ISSUE 16, 16 December 2021
ISSUE 16, 16 December 2021
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Important Dates
Important Dates
Week 11:
Week 11:
Friday 17 December - Last Day of Term
Week 1 2022:
Week 1 2022:
Monday 31 January 2022 - First Day of Term for:
Kindergarten, and
Preschool BOW (Purple and Green groups)
Tuesday 1 February 2022 - Years 1 to 6 First Day of School
Thursday 3 February 2022 - First Day of term for Preschool EOW (Blue group)
Week 4 2022:
Week 4 2022:
Wednesday 23rd Feb 2022 - P&C AGM at 6pm
EXECUTIVE NEWS
EXECUTIVE NEWS
Thank You Evatt Community
Thank You Evatt Community
We’d like to share a huge thank you to our Evatt Primary community for the wonderful support through the year that we have had. The manner in which our families have worked through the myriad of challenges we have faced has been amazing. A huge shout out to our parents and carers who shone brightly during lockdown and supported us through a revised way of schooling back onsite.
We wish all our families a safe holiday break and we are very excited about all of the great things ahead in 2022.
School Leaders 2022
School Leaders 2022
Over the past few weeks, many of our year 5 students have prepared videos outlining why they would be a great school leader of Evatt Primary for 2022. These videos have been shared with our students and staff across the school. Our students and staff have voted for their selections.
All of the candidates also had an interview with myself or Mr See to gain further insight into their leadership qualities and ideas for school improvement. Thank you to all the year 5 students who put a great deal of hard work into this process.
We are very excited to announce that our school leaders for 2022 are;
School Leaders
Georgia Bates
Hannah Gerstenberg
Deputy School Leaders
Charlotte Wheatley
Bryony Conlan
From left to right: Georgia, Hannah, Charlotte, Bryony
Farewelling Staff
Farewelling Staff
Each and every year we take the time to farewell staff who are moving on for. We have shared some of the staff listed below as they have retired or moved on from Evatt throughout the year, but again I'd like to thank the following staff for their wonderful contribution to Evatt Primary School.
We thank and wish the following staff all the best for the future.
Lanie Morrison
Tamara Sheriff
Nicole Zimmer
Bianca Menzies
Simon Hulm
Kavita Davies
Peter Simmons
Gosia Citowicki
Jenelle Martin
Satra Kien
Blake Macdonald
Deb Bissell
Classes and Teachers for 2022
Classes and Teachers for 2022
Today you will have seen a new class appear on Seesaw Family for each one of your children. Within the class will be an introduction from your child's classroom teacher for 2022. Students who attend a small group program will have two classes appear (one for their home room and one for their small group program).
Classes
Classes
Preschool - Krissy Quinnell
Preschool - Talitha Wilson
KBT - Brianna Thomas
KHL - Hannah Leake
1TD - Tom Deane
1JA - Jo Argaet
2CC - Clare Callahan
2MP - Maddison Powderly
SGNY (K-2) - Nicole York
3KO - Karen Owens
3KH - Kelly Holden
4SW - Samantha Warren
4CF - Chloe Frost
SGKB (3/4) - Katie Bennett
5/6AF - Aaron Foy
5/6BW - Bronwyn Wilson
SGPF (5/6) - Peter Frankcom
Specialist Program
Specialist Program
Japanese - Leanne Quayle
Science/Sustainability - Anita Carr
Health/Sustainability - Michelle Fischer
Physical Education - Ben Sterland
Library - Deb Bultitude
Executive Teacher - Felicity Toohey
Executive Teacher - Louise Frawley
New Faces for 2022
New Faces for 2022
Katie Bennett
Peter Frankcom
Chloe Frost
Hannah Leake
Year 5/6 Staff - Cyber Workshop
Year 5/6 Staff - Cyber Workshop
Well done to our Year 5/6 team - Samantha Warren, Aaron Foy and Bronwyn Wilson for sharing their insights into the digital technologies area of the Australian Curriculum. The workshop was held at Old Parliament House with 70 representatives from industry, education and government attending. Our teachers provided responses to questions from the audience resulting in a valuable conversation about the digital technologies curriculum and being cyber ready.
COMMUNITY CONSULATION
COMMUNITY CONSULATION
The Evatt all abilities bike precinct
The Evatt all abilities bike precinct
Evatt Primary School is currently in the process of working with our community partner, cyclabilities to explore the idea of establishing the Evatt All Abilities Bike Precinct through a potential joint grant funding application.
The project will transform a large relatively unused open area into a key recreation asset for the local community. The project will link the school to the community and provide a range of new biking facilities with the aim to create a fun, safe and inclusive venue for riders of all skill levels and all abilities to engage in bike riding.
The bike precinct design connects the Evatt school community hub through an ‘open the gates’ initiative with the local community providing inclusive, safe and structured avenues for skill progression, from beginners through to advanced riders. The precinct is designed and tailored to maximise inclusive recreational cycling opportunities and to boost physical and social participation across all levels of ability. Please note that paths or resources built within the school fence line would not be accessible during school hours.
Original concepts and ideas include:
Modular skills track within the school grounds. This is designed for all wheels including bikes, skateboards, scooters or even roller skates! (blue)
Dirt pump track outside of the school fence line (pink)
Adaptive skills trail outside of the school fence line (yellow)
Early skills path within the school fence line (green)
Early concept map
We would love to hear your feedback on this concept and ideas.
Click here to fill out a short feedback survey!
Example of modular pump skills track
Example of pump skills track
Example of adaptive bike skills trail
Example of learn to ride path
P&C NEWS
P&C NEWS
Thank you & Farewell to P&C Members
Thank you & Farewell to P&C Members
We would like to say a big thank you to one of our longest serving P&C members, Tracy Hitchins. Tracy has been heavily involved in P&C and the school community for 19 years, and as her youngest child graduates we sadly have to say goodbye.
Tracy coordinated the canteen, many fundraising activities including our fetes and other activities and has helped raise thousands of dollars for our school.
We also say goodbye to Louise Harry and Neill Taylor who have also been involved with the P&C over many years.
You all will be missed however we look forward to welcoming you as guests to our future events.
Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 23rd Feb at 6pm. We welcome new faces.
Enjoy the festive season, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all in 2022!
Candace & the P&C
2022 SCHOOL YEAR
2022 SCHOOL YEAR
NSW Transport
NSW Transport
2022 school travel applications now open
2022 school travel applications now open
Applications for student travel in 2022 opened on Tuesday 12 October 2021.
Students who need a travel pass for 2022 can apply now.
2022 Enrolments
2022 Enrolments
2022 enrolments are now open. Find more information on the Education Directorate website:
https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/enrolling-in-a-public-school
COMMUNITY NOTICES
COMMUNITY NOTICES
ACT Office for Women: Return to Work Grants Program & Workshops
The ACT Women’s Return to Work (RTW) Grants Program supports women who have been out of the workforce for an extended period onto pathways to employment. Successful applicants can access a $1,000 grant which can be used for a range of activities and resources including:
education and training fees;
educational expenses like textbooks computers/software and transport to courses/study;
or
work-related expenses like clothing, uniforms and equipment, and childcare.
Click here to find out more about the Return to Work Grant and apply online!
Free Workshops for Women Returning to Work
Are you a mature aged woman seeking employment?
The Women 50+ - Reclaiming your Mojo workshop is for older women, with a focus on supporting women to recognise, and have confidence in, re-marketing their skills and recognising their transferable skills. The workshops will run once a week, over four weeks and will also include a post workshop catch up and one-on-one mentoring sessions as a follow up to the workshops. Starting February 2022.
Have you thought about starting your own business but don’t know where to start?
The Exploring Pathways and Relationships to Self-Employment workshops, will cover the knowledge and steps required to register and maintain a small business, as well as develop relationship and networking skills. These workshops will run once a week for three weeks. Starting early 2022.
To register for the workshops or if you have a question about the Return to Work Program, contact:
Phone: 6205 2885 (Women’s Return to Work Grants Coordinator)
Email: RTW@act.gov.au
Crowajingalong Scout Group: Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Parentline ACT
Our service aims to enhance the development, health and emotional wellbeing of children by supporting parents and carers and connecting them with the network of services available to families in Canberra and surrounding areas.
Phone: (02) 6287 3833
Email: parentline@parentlineact.org.au
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