Issue 6 - 29 April 2022

Important Dates

Coming Soon:

Mother's Day Stall - Thursday 5 May
District Cross Country - Thursday 26 May (notes to come out next week)
Year 3/4 Camp - Thursday 26 - Friday 27 May

EXECUTIVE NEWS

Welcome Back!

Welcome back for Term 2. We hope our students and families managed to have a nice break. We are looking forward to an exciting term ahead. We are anticipating that some covid restrictions will ease in schools moving forward and we will inform you as these occur. A big reminder that if your child or children have any flu like symptoms to keep them at home until they are well. Like last term, if they do have covid please inform the school plus follow the up to date health advice.

You may have noticed some works that have progressed in and around the school over the holidays. Some of these have included a fence near our library that will create an outdoor play space plus an outdoor extension to our library area. The HVAC air conditioning system is nearing completion in our school hall and this will be greatly appreciated during the warmer months later in the year. We have also had an extension to the outdoor learning space in our Arboretum building. A big thank you to our Deputy Principal Jamal See and Business Manager Bec Swiridzuik who have been working tirelessly to ensure these works progress.

Anzac Ceremony

On the last Friday or last term our school leaders hosted our annual ANZAC Ceremony here at Evatt Primary School. During this time our students learned about and reflected on the sacrifices that have been made for our freedoms we enjoy every day. It has been lovely to hear many of the stories that the students have shared back to us about how they celebrated ANZAC Day on Monday.

Mothers Day Stall

Next Thursday 5 May our P&C will be holding their annual Mothers Day stall fundraiser. Each class will have a time to visit the stall and buy something for mum, a significant other or a carer at home. Items will be available for purchase for $2, $4, $6, $8 and $10.

A stall will be set up on Tuesday morning for our Preschool Groups who do not attend on a Thursday.

Families can pre-buy tickets to use on the day online by clicking here. Students will receive a ticket for each $2 purchased to use on the day. Please enter the student's name and class when completing the order and complete a new order for each child. Please note that the P&C will be unable to give refunds for unspent tickets. Cash will still be accepted if need be.

Thank you to our P&C for running this event.

Congratulations Josh and Lachie

A big congratulations to Josh and Lachie Scarth who competed in the Oceania (Australia & NZ) BMX racing championships during the school holidays. These championships were held in Brisbane. Josh finished 6th in the 8 year old boys category and Lachie rode his heart out, narrowly missing out on a semi final spot finishing in 19th place in the 11 year old boys category. As a result of Josh’s placing, he has been selected to ride for Australia at the World BMX Racing Championships in France at the end of July. We wish Josh all the best at the Worlds and all of Evatt will be cheering loudly from afar.

Southern Cross Club Rewards Program

A reminder that Evatt Primary School is a community partner with the Southern Cross Clubs around Canberra. If you visit these clubs please make sure you have ‘Evatt Primary’ as your selected community partner attached to your membership card. The school receives 7.5% of every dollar that is spent when you swipe your card for purchases in the club. These funds support valuable resources for our students around the school.

You can also associate your membership with the school by clicking here.

Names on Items

A friendly reminder to put your childs name on all items they bring to school. As winter approaches more school jumpers will be coming into school and often these come off during the day when it warms up. Unfortunately we had to move on a huge amount of clothing, drink bottles and lunch boxes this week that had no names on them. We understand that replacing these items can be costly and the placement of a name can help to avoid this.

P&C NEWS

Canteen News

The Evatt canteen is open on Thursdays and Fridays for lunch orders only. These will be served at B1. Counter sales are also available during B1. We encourage people to order online. Online orders close at 8am.

Click the buttons below for the updated menu and online ordering instructions.

Canteen Menu 2022

Online ordering instructions

Uniform Shop

The Evatt Uniform shop now has some stock of the new-style uniform in most sizes on site. Old-style uniform shirts continue to be sold at a discounted price. Enquire for more info.

Please note that new-style jumpers are only available via pre-order and generally are not kept in stock.

If you would like to preorder for this, please order online at https://evattpc.square.site/.

STUDENT LEARNING RESOURCES/ VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank you to all Parents/Carers who have already paid for their Student Learning Resources and donated a Voluntary Contribution.

Your continued support is essential in providing learning supplies to classrooms. Some of the supplies we have already sourced include: workbooks, pencils, pens, textas, glue sticks, scissors, rubbers, sharpeners, rulers, scissors, tissues, handwriting books (selected year levels) + a large number of specific resources required for Art, Science, Technology, Mathematics, Sustainability and Literacy.

Payment information below for those wishing to make payments/ contributions.

Payment Information

Student Learning Resources payment information

The Student Learning Resources payment has been set at $70 per year.

1 Student = $70
2 Students = $140
3 Students = $210
4 Students = $280

Direct Debit payment:

Account Name: Evatt Primary School Management Account

BSB: 032777

Account number: 001244

Reference: <your child’s surname> <1510BP>

Voluntary Contributions payment information

As we did last year in consultation with our School Board, we are not going to put an expected dollar amount on the voluntary contributions. Previously the contribution was $120 for one child, $220 for two children or $290 for three or more children.

Direct Debit payment:

Account Name: Evatt Primary School Management Account

BSB: 032777

Account number: 001244

Reference: <your child’s surname> <1410>

Please note the reference code is not the same for Student Learning Resources and Voluntary Contributions.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Girl Guides Gungahlin

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;

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

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