Issue 19 15/11/2024

Well done to our year 5/6 students who ran a wonderful Market Day today. All of the students at Evatt Primary School had a fantastic time making their way around the different stalls and enjoying the activities on offer.

This day was designed and run in conjunction with the year 5/6 HASS Economics unit of work. Our students have loved the hands-on approach to their learning.

Evatt PS hosts Minister for Education

We felt very proud to host the ACT Minister for Education, Yvette Berry here at Evatt PS on Wednesday to launch the new funding package through Strong Foundations.

The Minister spent the majority of her time in KHL where she observed an explicit phonics lesson and interacted with the students. This was followed by a press conference on school grounds.

We also enjoy having the Minister visit and showcasing our school.

‘The Evatt Way’

Evatt Primary School invites all families—current and new—to join us on Thursday, 21 November 2024, for our presentation of 'The Evatt Way' as we prepare for an exciting 2025 school year. This session will provide an overview of our approach to teaching and learning at Evatt, with additional information tailored specifically for families of 2025 Kindergarten students. Over the past year, we've introduced several new strategies to enhance our learning environment, and we look forward to sharing these with you.

The presentation will be held in our school library from 5:00 to 5:30 pm, followed by a Q&A session. We hope you can join us to learn more about the unique educational experience we offer at Evatt. There will also be an opportunity to look at uniform sizes and make orders for the 2025 school year.

Bike Donation to School

This morning at our Friday assembly we were extremely fortunate to receive a donation of 4 x GT Stomper Mountain Bikes. These were generously donated to our P&C by Handlebar Canberra as part of our Stomp the Grounds Fundraiser which they ran at the end of last term.

These bikes will be a great asset in supporting our bike education program and no doubt will be doing many laps on our dirt skills track and new learn to ride path.

You can have a look at what Handlebar Canberra offers here https://www.handlebarstromlo.com.au/

A big thanks to Jan Peffer from the P&C for her coordination of this donation.

Kindergarten Health Check Program

Could I please remind the kindergarten parents that we offer a kindergarten catch-up appointment for those children who missed the health check at school.

The catch-up appointments are available at City Health Centre, 1 Moore Street Canberra City on the second floor.

Appointments can be made by ringing Community Health Intake on 51249977.

If parents have any questions, they can ring the School Health Team office on 51241585.

Kind regards

Judy Wilson

Kindergarten Health Program Coordinator

A Great Start to Learning Everyday

A reminder about the importance of having your children at school for morning lines everyday. This is where we share important messages about the day and what's coming up later in the week. Straight after this, students head into their classrooms and start learning immediately with their teacher. If your child is 15 mins late each day that adds up to over 8 days of missed learning over the course of a year!

Parent/Carer Requests 2025

Our wonderful Evatt teachers will soon start to prepare class groupings for 2025. If you would like to share something to be considered in relation to your child and their placement in a class, could you please send this to michael.hatswell@ed.act.edu.au

Term 4 Events

We have an exciting and busy term ahead at Evatt Primary School. Please see attached many of the events planned for this term so you can put the dates into your diaries.

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.

Parent Portal 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.

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

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.

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

UC Highschool Kaleen - Community Forum

McKellar Cottage Open Day

North Belconnen Uniting Church - Inside Out Markets

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

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.