Issue 11 - 28/06/2024

Well done to our students from Year 3/4 who performed amazingly at Dance Nation last night. They had been working hard rehearsing for 15 weeks and it all came together in spectacular fashion in front of 2000+ people. Thank you to the Evatt staff who took time out to support our students.

Keep an eye out for when we announce the performance will be showcased live here at the school.

School Board

Congratulations to Heidi O’Brien who has been elected School Board Chair for 2024/2025. Garth Spackman will be taking on the role as Deputy Board Chair. A reminder that correspondence can be shared through to the school to pass onto the School Board or P&C at any time.

Evatt School: EvattInfo@ed.act.edu.au

Evatt P&C: evattpcps@gmail.com

The final make-up of the School Board for 2024/25. It is as follows;

Board Chair - Heidi O’Brien

Deputy Board Chair - Garth Spackman

P&C Parent Representative - Sarah Cavanagh

Community Representative - Michelle Armstrong

Teacher Representative - Peter Frankcom

Teacher Representative - Clare Callahan

Business Manager - Rebecca Swiridziuk

School Principal - 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 Friday. If parents are expecting duplicate copies and this doesn't happen please reach out to the front office so we can provide this.

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 Tuesday 23 July.

Parent Portal

Parent Portal is now available. It is a secure online platform used to share student information between you and your child’s teachers.

Some reminders about Parent Portal:

If you already have a Parent Portal account, use this Parent Portal access link to start using the great features.
The website can only be viewed using a web browser on your computer, mobile phone or tablet. An app is not available at this time.
If you still need to register, you will need an access key and a Parent Portal registration link via email to link your existing account to your child’s records. If you haven’t received this, please contact the school’s front office team for assistance.

Sentral Pay Guide

https://www.evattps.act.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/580753/Sentral_Pay_for_families.pdf

From the Minister for Communications - Sage

Pyjama Day

As you may know, we are nearing the end of Term 2! Because of this, the wonderful Alana and her Fundraising Committee have decided to present a bill, asking for a pyjama day. Long story short, it passed! On the last day of school, Friday, 5 July, Evatt Primary will host a pyjama day. Please bring a gold coin donation to go towards the Year 6 Graduation.

There are some guidelines to keep everyone safe, but at the same time still providing fun for everyone.

Allowed:

pyjamas
oodies
tracksuits
A PJ shirt
Jumper
enclosed shoes (uggies, runners).

You are welcome to wear school clothes.

Not Allowed:

Crocs
Slides
Singlets

(Reminder: year 5 and 6 band will be performing for their parents on Thursday 4 July at 2:30pm in the school hall).

If you don't wish to wear your PJs this is ok, please wear your school uniform.

Please make sure children are wearing enclosed shoes.

We hope to see all students having fun last Friday next week!

COMMUNITY CONNECT - Felicity Toohey

Good Omen Goodeze

Join us for a delightful journey into the world of stitching at our FREE, beginner-friendly workshops! Whether you're eager to craft a whimsical sensory toy for your little one or create something for yourself, our sessions offer the perfect blend of guidance and camaraderie in a child friendly environment. Dive into the colorful yarns and learn the art of stitches in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

No prior experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials you need. Discover the joy of crafting alongside fellow enthusiasts in a fun and supportive environment. Let your creativity flourish as you embark on this rewarding and fulfilling adventure!

Many thanks,

Mary

From the Education Directorate

2025 school year enrolments are open

Enrolments for the 2025 school year are now open for students starting at a new school. Visit www.education.act.gov.au for the online application link and information about the school in your child’s Priority Enrolment Area. Apply by 7 June to receive an offer from 29 July 2024.

Parent and Carer Online Safety (eSafety) Webinars – for Preschool-Year 12 Families

The Online Safety Education team are committed to supporting school communities to develop their online safety skills and knowledge. The team aim to increase the number of safe and positive online experiences students have and reduce the number of online safety incidents that impact on learning environments.

There are multiple webinars running each term with both afternoon and evening times available that will help your family be more confident and safer online by:

· understanding online safety and risks young people face

· learning strategies to prevent and respond to online issues

· supporting your child to be safe online

· knowing where to go for further support.

2024 student-free days

From 2024, there will be 4 student-free days for ACT public schools. These are the first day of each school term:

Term 1, Monday 29 January 2024

Term 2, Monday 29 April 2024

Term 3, Monday 22 July 2024

Term 4, Monday 14 October 2024.

We use student-free days for staff development, enabling us to plan in a student-free environment. Student-free planning days have been expanded from 1 to 4 days from 2024 as part of our new Teaching Staff Enterprise Agreement which prioritises better teacher workloads for educational leadership, teaching and learning. F

or all school term dates, visit the Term Dates page: https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/term_dates_and_public_holidays

National Office of Child Safety – ‘One Talk at a Time’

The National Office of Child Safety has launched the ‘One Talk at a Time’ Campaign that aims to help prevent child sexual abuse by encouraging adults to learn about the issue and have ongoing, proactive, preventative conversations with children, young people and other adults. The campaign is aimed at adults with children and young people in their lives. For more information about the campaign, visit One talk at a time. Let’s end child sexual abuse ‘One Talk at a Time’.

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:

have a school student at home;
not have an NBN connection and
live at an address with access to a standard NBN connection.

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

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

Evatt School P&C

Evatt Primary School P&C are hosting a BUNNINGS sausage sizzle!

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

When: Saturday July 6th
Where: Bunnings Belconnen

http://volunteersignup.org/FDHYT

If you can spare a couple of hours on the Saturday pick a time that suits you.

If you cant help out be sure to come down and support us on the day we would love to see you there!

Evatt Featherfest Pie Day lunch order

Last chance reminder to get your Pie Day lunch orders in! All order must be lodged by today.

Pie Day is on Friday 5 July (Week 10 - same day as PJ Day!)

Click here to place your order: https://checkout.square.site/buy/6T56YQTWMNYBIP7PX4SHPBAE

Contacting the P&C

Messages for the Evatt School P&C can be sent to evattpspc@gmail.com or connect on Facebook.

Evatt School Board

Contacting the School Board

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

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Marymead: Cool Kids/ Cool Little Kids - Anxiety group

Hawker Men's Shed - Repair Cafe

Uniting Care Kippax Holiday Program

Holiday Happenings

www.holidayhappenings.com.au/online-booklet

Code Camp

Woden Community Services

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,

Before school care: 7am to 9am – from $25.40 per session
Whole day preschool: 7am to 6pm - $124.60 per session
School hours preschool: 9am to 3pm - $83.00 per session
After school care: 3pm to 6pm – from $35.20 per session

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