The Deputy Secretary of Education, Mr Murat Dizdar accompanied by Mr Dean White, Executive Director, Rural South and West, and Mr David Lloyd, Director Educational Leadership, Cowra Network, visited Forbes High School as part of a scheduled visit. The dignitaries were joined by members of the Deputy Secretary’s team throughout their stay.
The official guests were greeted by our student leaders, Benjamin Barnard, Emily Gartner and Rachel Todd who led the school tour. Mr Barry Merritt, Aboriginal Education Officer discussed the significance of the school’s updated mural and his passion for our students was evident in his talk. We toured our school stopping in Advanced Maths where the use of a reflection tool was discussed as a means of ensuring that HSC revision was targeted and specific. The Learning Centre was visited and the many dynamic projects that emanate from this space were explored. Year 7 Wood and Metal Work classes were in action and the students were able to discuss their hands-on approach to learning. Year 11 Biology were busy with an experiment extracting starch from leaves and explained the processes they were undertaking. Year 12 HSC Major Works showcased the exceptional skills of our staff and students. All guests were in admiration of the work of our students and what they accomplished in their HSC course.
Year 11 Hospitality provided a delicious lunch for our guests and allowed for additional guests, Ms Megan Staples, Principal of Forbes Public School and Mrs Natalie Walker, P and C President, were able to attend. The entrée consisted of asparagus topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce, which was followed by main of Cowra lamb loin filled with spinach and pine nuts, dauphinoise potatoes, charred broccolini and lamb sauce. The feedback from the guests was that it was the best meal they had in Forbes and the best food they had ever eaten in a school.
Congratulations to the staff and students at Forbes High School for a magnificent showcase of our exceptional school.
