The school also offers many specialist programs including Positive Behaviour for Learning, Student Representative Council, Tournament of Minds, Indigenous Education, Debating, Public Speaking, Birth to Kindergarten Reading, College for Seniors, Behaviour, Vision and Hearing Support, Chess Club, Kids' Club Religious Education, Specialist Sports skills and after-school Gifted and Talented classes, which further enable students to develop their own interests and talents whilst evolving into independent and inquiring learners. With the guidance of a caring school community, Forbes Public School students acquire the skills to make a positive contribution to society, now and in their future lives.