Issue 15 06/09/2024

We were very fortunate to have five students represent our school at the 2024 Minister’s Student Congress. The Minister’s Student Congress provided an opportunity for ACT public school students to come together to discuss issues which matter to them and affect their education.

This year’s Congress focused on subjects like:

Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health Supports
Strengthening School and Community Connections.

We look forward to seeing where all the wonderful ideas and feedback head.

LAST DAY - School Satisfaction & Climate Survey Open

A reminder to all parents and carers to take a small amount of time and fill out the 2024 School Satisfaction & Climate Survey which has been emailed to you. The survey results will help us to continue to make quality informed decisions about how to improve our school. No personal identifying information will be provided to any school or college.

BookFair

We have had a fabulous couple of weeks at Evatt Primary School celebrating Book Week and our Book Fair.

Last week, it was wonderful to see so many families purchasing books from our Book Fair stall. Books are always great additions to family homes and it also helps us raise valuable funds for the school.

Fathers Day Stall

Thank you to our P&C for running our Fathers Day stall last week. The students enjoyed picking a gift that I'm sure was well received by their dad or special person last Sunday. Happy Fathers Day to our dads for last Sunday!

ACT Athletics

Congratulations to Khalani, Lina, Stefan and Kai who will be competing at the upcoming ACT Athletics Carnival.

We wish them all the best.

Game On

Thank you to all the families who have come to Game On in the last two weeks. What a great turnout!

This program runs on Thursdays 3:15-4:15.

Stomp The Grounds - Save the Date

We are hoping you have seen the information about the upcoming P&C community event ‘Stomp The Grounds’ that will be held on Sunday 22 September (end of Week 9). This was a huge success last year so make sure you save the date and bring your family along for what will be a wonderful community morning.

Sponsorship envelopes are being sent home today!

Parent Portal App

Parent Portal is now available as a mobile app!

You can now access Parent Portal with the Sentral for Parents app. Download Sentral for Parents for free through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

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

If you’ve already registered, you can download the Sentral for Parents app to receive notifications when new information is available.

If you haven’t registered for Parent Portal yet, use this Parent Portal access link to log into or create your ACT Digital Account. To access Parent Portal, you will need your access key, you should have received this by email when we launched.

If you can’t find the email with the access key, please contact the front office team for help.

Some reminders about what you can do with Parent Portal:

notify us if your child is sick or explain an absence
book parent-teacher interviews
receive academic reports
receive our school newsletter
receive messages from your child’s teachers
make payments
access the school calendar and your child’s student timetable.

Head to our website for all the details: https://www.evattps.act.edu.au/home

More about Parent Portal / Sentral Pay Guide

Dear parents and carers,

We recently launched Parent Portal, a secure online platform to share student information between you and your child’s teachers.

You’ll soon be able to access Parent Portal through the Sentral for Parents app. Keep an eye out for more information from us once the Sentral for Parents app is available for our school to use. Evatt Primary is expected to launch the app for use on September 2nd, 2024.

If you haven’t registered for Parent Portal yet, I encourage you to do so using this Parent Portal access link and log into or create your ACT Digital Account. To access Parent Portal, you will need your access key. You should have received these by email when we launched.

If you have any questions, or don’t have your access key, please contact the Front Office at info@evattps.act.edu.au or on 02 6142 1640.

Remember that using Parent Portal means you can:

notify us if your child is sick or explain an absence
book parent-teacher interviews
receive academic reports
receive our school newsletter
receive messages from your child’s teachers
make payments
access the school calendar and your child’s student timetable.

Michael Hatswell

Evatt Primary School

Sentral Pay Guide:

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

Hats on

It's great to see nearly all students with hats for playtime & PE. Please make sure your child has a sun safe hat with their name on their hat.

School hats are available from the P&C uniform shop.

From the Minister for Communications - Sage

Last week, Evatt held a book fair in the library. There was stationary, diaries and many, many books. First, we would like to thank Ms Bultitude for giving us the opportunity to have this. Because of her, we now have some new additions to the library. Second, we’d like to thank all of the parents who supported the book fair by making a purchase.

Last Sunday was Fathers Day. We hope you all had a very good day. The P&C came to Evatt and held a Fathers Day stall.

The Evatt students have been working towards their class and end of term rewards. The rewards they now have are ice blocks (end of the year) and a class reward which took place this Friday. All students have been safe, kind and focused. They have earnt it. Have a wonderful weekend and we hope to see you on Monday, ready for week 8.

COMMUNITY CONNECT - Felicity Toohey

Good Omen Goodeze Craft Group

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

Year 1 Phonics Check

As part of the Strong Foundations reform program, ACT public schools will begin a phased introduction of the Year 1 Phonics Check starting with 26 schools this term.

The Phonics Check is a quick and easy way for teachers to gauge the phonics knowledge of Year 1 students. It is designed to help teachers identify students who may need more help learning to read.

The first schools selected to participate were chosen based on demographic, location and size to provide a broad sample from across the ACT public school system. Insights from this first group of schools will inform a rollout of the Year 1 Phonics Check to our school and all ACT public schools in 2025.

This is an important milestone as part of the Strong Foundations program designed to strengthen literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. You can read more on the Education Directorate website.

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.

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

Evatt School P&C

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

Holiday Happenings

www.holidayhappenings.com.au/online-booklet

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

Addressing your Child's anxious avoidance - parenting program

Koala Playschool

Koala Playschool is a play-based educational program that meets the developmental needs and interests of three- and four-year-olds. Sessions are conducted by our Early Childhood Teacher and Teaching Assistant with the help of parents and carers. Koala Playschool is the ideal setting to provide opportunities for young children to gain independence and develop social skills is a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. With the focus on warm reciprocal relationships, children are given the opportunity to play and learn in a rich, vibrant learning community. Our learning spaces are welcoming and well-resourced with a bright airy classroom and a beautiful natural garden.