Issue 12 - 04/08/2023

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EXECUTIVE NEWS
Michael Hatswell

P&C Disco


Thank you to our P&C for running a fantastic disco last Thursday evening. The numbers of students and families who attended was a record high with the feedback being extremely positive. 


It was great to see so many of our students being fabulous movers and groovers and having a wonderful time. 

Well done all.

Bike Club


As you are probably aware, the Evatt Primary School bike club runs every Friday for students who have nominated to come along. Bike club operates in 3 x groups under the guidance of our wonderful parent volunteers Duane, Seymour and Anna. This week it was our K/1/2 year levels turn and they had a fabulous time. They have been working on ‘covering our brakes’ and ‘level pedals’ check out the photos below.


If your child is not part of the bike club and would like to join, please fill out a form that is available at the front office. Please note that students must be able to ride to attend. 


Again, a huge thanks to our parent volunteers who do a fabulous job each and every week.

Japanese Day

A reminder that Japanese Day is quickly approaching. This is being held Friday 18 August. This is an event that our students always love and Quayle Sensei does an amazing job coordinating it. The students get to participate in a wide range of activities including blossom craft, flag fan making, origami, pikachu throwing and a range of wonderful performances. As always the sushi lunch will be a big hit. Thank you to the P&C for organising this.

Book Week

Week 6 of this term is Book Week. It is always one of the highlights on the events calendar.  Our school dress up day will be Friday 25 August with a parade in the morning and book week activities throughout the day in classrooms. Keep an eye out for more information to come. 

Hats On

A timely reminder that we now have our hats back on. Even though it's still on the chilly side, we are fast approaching Spring and 1 August is when our UV period increases to a high level. Please make sure your child has a sun safe hat with their name on their hat.

https://www.sunsmart.com.au/

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 Quayle Sensei

Japanese Day


Japanese Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their Japanese learning, enjoy Japanese inspired activities and celebrate Japanese culture and traditions. 


The day begins in the hall with a whole school welcome then students spend the day rotating through a variety of Japanese activities and finish with a taiko drum performance. 

Students are invited to wear red and white clothes (Japanese national colours), or Japanese traditional or cultural clothing. 


To add to the flavour of the day, there will be a special canteen lunch of sushi available by pre-order only. 


Orders must be submitted no later than Monday 14 August 2023. Order here.


We are looking forward to enjoying a wonderful day of Japanese fun!


Arigatou gozaimasu (thank you very much), 

Quayle Sensei (Japanese teacher)

From the Education Directorate

Australian Government School Student Broadband Initiative

The Australian Government has established the School Student Broadband Initiative to provide free home Internet for one year for up to 244 unconnected families with school students in the ACT.

To be eligible, families must:

For more information see www.infrastructure.gov.au/SSBI

To nominate, please fill in this form: https://forms.office.com/r/kHUg92YZaR

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.

Evatt School Board

Contacting the School Board

Messages for the Evatt School Board can be sent to info@evattps.act.edu.au.

School Psychologist Corner

How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns

This week’s resource comes from the Child Mind Institute, an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

To help a child who is having a meltdown, we need to understand what might be causing the reaction.  Their response might look like fear, anger, frustration, or something else.  Of course, our children don’t respond in the way an adult would, by talking or asking for what they want.  Instead, they may cry, argue, or yell.  If an adult gives in, then children may not learn healthy ways to have their needs met.  

Our goal as the supportive adults in their lives is to get children to respond in positive ways when they are experiencing a challenge.  If you can identify the trigger, you can come up with a plan to avoid them.  Is it happening when it’s time to do homework, or time to get ready for bed?  Can you build in more brain or movement breaks during homework time (a little bit like what they experience during their school day), or start an enjoyable, bonding bedtime routine (most children love a bedtime story).  If you want to read more: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-handle-tantrums-and-meltdowns/

If you want some more practical support or are interested in completing a parenting program with other like-minded parents, you might like to drop into the Children’s Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Clinic in West Belconnen (6 Luke St) if your child is under 8 years of age, or look into the Bringing Up Great Kids program for children aged 8-12 years.  You can call 6205 2904 to find out more or google their website.

Wishing you many calm and positive moments in your family life 😊. 

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

Code Camp at Evatt Primary

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

Joey Scouts

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