Issue 10 - 23/06/2023

EXECUTIVE NEWS
Michael Hatswell

Parent/Teacher Interviews


Thank you to the many parents and carers who have taken the time to connect with their child's classroom teacher this week. These opportunities to discuss student progress and focus areas for next semester are extremely valuable. If you have not been able to make time with your child's teacher you can book in a time through the front office for later this term or early next term.

Student Reports


A reminder that student reports will be emailed to parents and carers next week. If parents are expecting duplicate copies and this doesn't happen please reach out to the front office so we can provide this.

Rostrum Finals

Congratulations to Lachlan Scarth who represented Evatt at the Rostrum Finals on Wednesday evening at Neville Bonner Primary School. 

Lachlan spoke strongly and did a fantastic job and can feel very proud of himself. Well done Lachie!

Congratulations Chloe Frost

Congratulations to Chloe Frost who has won a substantive SLC role/Executive Teacher here at Evatt Primary School. Chloe has been acting in the role for 12 months and is doing a fantastic job. Our school leadership team is as follows;


Michael Hatswell - Principal

Jamal See - Deputy Principal

Felicity Toohey - Executive Teacher Junior School

Chloe Frost - Executive Teacher Senior School

Rebecca Swiridziuk - Business Manager

Alice Coen - Community Coordinator


We are very fortunate to have an outstanding leadership team at Evatt Primary School. A reminder we are always open to any feedback that you may wish to share. You can email directly or to EvattInfo@ed.act.edu.au

School Board and P&C Correspondence and Feedback 


A reminder that correspondence can be shared through to the school to pass onto the School Board or P&C at any time. Please send to EvattInfo@ed.act.edu.au

This correspondence will go directly to the Board Chair or P&C President as requested. 

Board Chair - Laura Gilbert

P&C President - Dani Davis 

Mathemagician


The students (and staff) are loving the fortnightly Mathemagician puzzles around the school. Congratulations to this week's winners who received a limited edition rubix cube.

A big thank you to Mika and Mario, our resident Mathemagicians who are providing the challenges and fun for everyone.

See below the puzzles from the past fortnight. Have a go at solving them and don't forget to ask your child for help if you need!

Mathemagician puzzle 1 answers:

Happy and Safe School Holidays

This will be the last newsletter for the term before the school holidays. We are excited for a great last week of term two next week, and then we will head into school holidays. Have a safe and enjoyable break. A reminder term three starts on Monday 17 July.

Student Learning Resources

A friendly reminder for families that have not yet paid their Voluntary Contributions or Bookpack funds that part payment options or payment plans are more than welcome. This can be arranged confidentially through the front office. 

Student Learning Resources payment information

Direct Debit payment:

Account Name: Evatt Primary School Management Account

BSB: 032777

Account number: 001244

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


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

Voluntary Contributions payment information

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.

From the Education Directorate

COVID Smart reminder

As you may be aware, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases across ACT public schools in recent weeks.

To help stop the further spread of COVID-19 in our school, we are encouraging and implementing the following measures:

For the latest COVID-19 advice please visit the ACT’s COVID-19 website.

2024 school year enrolment reminder

Have you remembered to enrol for the 2024 school year? If you apply by midnight 2 June you will receive an offer from 24 July 2023. Applications received after 2 June may receive an offer later in the year. Enrolments are open for students from preschool through to year 6. Going local leads to great things – apply online at https://bit.ly/3Zqhoj9

Need help or have a question? Call the Enrolments Helpline on 6205 5429 or email education.enrolment@act.gov.au.

From our P&C

Volunteers needed!

The Evatt P&C desperately need volunteers. If you can help with fundraising activities or helping with the special lunches, please let us know. You don’t need any particular skills. Roles include buying food and delivering it to the school serving food on lunch days and tiding up afterwards. We also need people for other fundraising activities such as Father’s Day stall, school discos, second-hand uniform stalls and much more. 

Without the help of our community, these events cannot go ahead. So if you think you can spare an hour or two here in there, please reach out to the P&C as we are committed to supporting our kids as best we can. Thank you.

If you would like to volunteer or get more information on what is involved, please email Paula Parker at: ianparker21@hotmail.com

Banking:

Please note the P&C bank details have changed. If you have old bank details saved, please delete them. If you need to transfer money to the P&C directly, please contact evattpspc@gmail.com.

School Psychologist Corner

Supporting children with calming activities to build their self-control.

This week’s resource comes from @The_Therapist_Parent who shares blogs on her website: https://www.thetherapistparent.com/blog and through her FB and Instagram page.  

Some of her tips for families include how to support children to calm down, develop impulse control, manage separation anxiety, how to stop yelling when you’re feeling frustrated, and other positive parenting strategies.  

See below for some examples:

Wishing you calm and positive moments 😊. 

Cheryl Edward
School Psychologist

STUDENT LEARNING RESOURCES

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. 


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 CONTRIBUTIONS

Nursery Rhymes in Ngunawal: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Learn about important work being done with Ngunawal language and learn to speak and sing a nursery rhyme in language!

Join Melissa Bell and Rebecca King, Ngunawal traditional custodians and founding members of the Winanggaay Ngunnawal Language Aboriginal Corporation in this immersive workshop. 

Recommended for everyone from ages 10 and up

Where: Mugga Mugga Education Centre

When: 10am – 12pm, Sunday 2 July

Price: $45/$40 conc

Book early, places are limited:

https://events.humanitix.com/nursery-rhymes-in-ngunnawal-twinkle-twinkle-little-star

School Holiday Program: Grassland Inspired Pressed Plaster Casts

Make a plaster cast from pressed clay moulds, using grasses and other natural materials from the local environment. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while your plaster cast dries.

Designed for kids 8-12 years old. Each participant/participant group needs to be accompanied by an adult carer.

Where: Mugga Mugga Education Centre

When: 11am – 1pm, Thursday 6 and 13 July

Price: $25 (Includes one carer)

Book early, places are limited:

https://events.humanitix.com/school-holiday-program-grassland-inspired-pressed-plaster-casts

On The Line Tennis - Holiday Program/ Preschool Hotshots

Code Camp at Evatt Primary

Canberra Kids Woodwork Holiday Workshop

Woden Community Services Evatt Preschool - Now Enrolling

Woden Community Services Evatt Preschool program offers a safe, secure, and supportive environment for your child.  We have built a nurturing, child focused environment in which all children are welcomed and are supported to thrive. Our friendly and qualified educators guide the program with a focus on educational outcomes and school reediness in a small group environment with a high educator to child ratio.

 

We offer a range of programs at Evatt Preschool to suit your individual care needs,

All fees attract the child care subsidy

 

If you would like to enroll, know more about our program, or discuss your individual needs please get in contact with our friendly staff on 02 6147 3318 or email enrolments@wcs.org.au

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