Frenchs Forest Public School

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Location
Frenchs Forest Public School

Ann Street, Frenchs Forest, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Information
Principal	Martin Oakley
Type	Public, Primary
Enrolment	300
Grades	K-6
Motto	Verus Et Dignitas ("Truth and Honour")
Colour(s)	Yellow and Green
Established	1916
Contact Information	Telephone: (02)9451 6353 Facsimile: (02)9975 3082
Homepage	[1]

Frenchs Forest Public School, (abbreviation FFPS) is a school located in Frenchs Forest Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is a co-educational Public school operated by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training with students from years K to 6. The school was established in 1916. Students at the school come from the Sydney and Northern Beaches regions.

1 History
2 Houses
3 Student Leadership
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] History

Frenchs Forest Public School was first opened for student enrolment in September 1916. In that inaugural year the school consisted of one brick classroom, (unfortunately demolished in 1968) one teacher (Mr George Hewitt) and 32 students from K-6.

The original school building was situated in a corner of the present school site- at the intersection of two dusty, dirt tracks, now Warringah Road and Forest Way. Most of Frenchs Forest in those early school years was native bush with little habitation or commerce. Orchards, dairy farms, timber mills and piggeries were scattered throughout the area.

Frenchs Forest Public School was the first to be established in the area and is proud of the title, 'First in the Forest’.

[edit] Houses

[edit] Student Leadership

Prefects are elected from Year 5 by students from K-6, teachers and school executives.

The role of the prefect is a positive one. Their duties include: Setting an example to younger students in dress and behaviour. Providing peer support/pastoral care for younger students. Participating in a Prefects Council. Leading School Assemblies. Assisting at official functions involving visitors to the school.