Forrest Primary School

20/09/2026

Our last week of the term is also Big Action Week!

17/09/2026

We have just sent an email regarding a stop work meeting taking place on Thursday next week.

📢 All ACT public schools CLOSED between 8:30am and 10:30am on Thursday 24 September 2026 📢

The Australian Education Union has notified the Education Directorate that its members will take part in further protected industrial action. The next planned action is a 2-hour work stoppage next Thursday 24 September.

All ACT public schools, including specialist schools and preschools, will be CLOSED to students between 8:30am and 10:30am on Thursday 24 September 2026. The school day will commence at 10:30am.

The Education Directorate has decided to close schools to students during this time, in the interest of student and staff safety. There will be no onsite supervision during this time.

We acknowledge that school closures have significant impacts on families and these decisions are not taken lightly.

We are letting families know about this change as early as possible to help with forward planning. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

More information can be found online at https://bit.ly/46pXR8D

16/09/2026

REMINDER: all ACT public schools and preschools will be operating under minimal supervision arrangements from 9am to 11am TOMORROW, Thursday 17 September 2026.

Schools are open and supervision will be available for those that require it – but we understand families may wish to keep their children at home during this time.

Schools will resume regular teaching and learning from 11am.

These arrangements are to support Australian Education Union members to attend a paid time meeting to consider the ACT Government’s recent pay and conditions offer.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AaNoeV

14/09/2026

Please see an email that was sent this afternoon for more information.

SCHOOLS UPDATE: Minimal supervision arrangements for ACT public schools and preschools, 9am-11am, Thursday 17 September

ACT public schools will be operating under minimal supervision from 9am to 11am on Thursday 17 September 2026.

Families may wish to keep their children at home during that time, but minimal supervision will be available for those who need to attend.

Regular teaching and learning will begin at 11am.

The arrangement is to support Australian Education Union members to attend a paid time meeting to consider the ACT Government’s September 10 pay and conditions offer for teachers, school leaders and school psychologists.

The ACT Government appreciates your understanding and support. We remain committed to working collaboratively with staff and unions to reach an outcome that supports our workforce and continues to deliver high-quality public education for ACT students.

More information is available on our website: https://www.act.gov.au/education-and-training/latest-articles/minimal-supervision-17-september-2026-9am-to-11am

13/09/2026

07/09/2026

This Friday our K-6 students and families are invited to raise money for a Forrest family in need of our support. Donations can be made online or via cash on the day. Students are welcome to come to school dressed in the dragon theme. The event is being organised by our Forrest Primary School P&C

03/09/2026

LIMELIGHT AUDIENCE TICKETS - Public ticket release
Tickets for all three performances will go on sale at 12:00 pm TOMORROW (Friday 4 September) through TryBooking. Tickets will sell fast. Set your alarms!

Purchase Arena Spectacular tickets
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1562193

PERFORMANCE DAYS AND TIMES
Thursday 5 November 2026 - EVENING
Friday 6 November 2026 - LUNCH TIME MATINEE
Friday 6 November 2026- EVENING

Performers will not sit with families. You only need to buy tickets for family members attending. Limelight families have also been sent an email with more information.

02/09/2026

That’s a wrap for our fantastic year 4 camp! Thank you to the amazing staff at Birrigai who have looked after us so well! We are due back on time to school at 2.45pm.

01/09/2026

And we’re awake! Good morning Birrigai!