Issue 4 - 18 March 2022
Important Dates
Next Week:
Harmony Day - Monday 21 March (wear orange/ traditional dress)
Cross Country - Friday 25 March (wear house colours)
Coming Soon:
P&C AGM - Wednesday 30 March 5:45pm
EXECUTIVE NEWS
School Leaders
It was a great honour to present our 2022 Evatt primary School leaders with their badges at our senior Flying High Assembly last Friday morning. Last year our current year six students shared a video to all the students and staff at Evatt stating why they would make a great school leader. From here, our students voted for our school leaders for 2022. A big congratulations to the following students;
Georgia Bates - School Leader
Hannah Gerstenberg - School Leader
Bryony Conlan - Vice School Leader
Charli Wheatley - Vice School Leader
We look forward to having these students along with all of our year six students displaying great leadership throughout this year.
10c Containers - Outside Collection Bin
We have had some wonderful feedback from our community about the new resource management system that has been implemented throughout the school. Our students are working hard to embed the system that will be greatly appreciated by our environment over time.
We now have a purple ‘10c Container’ bin outside our library for the community to drop cans and bottles into. The money raised from these will go back into our school sustainability program.
Books Packs and Voluntary Contributions
A big thank you to the many families who have already paid for the 2022 backpacks and have put something towards this year's voluntary contribution payment.
If you have not had the chance to pay yet I encourage you to do so. Payment plans can be arranged if need be. These funds go a long way to support great resources for our students to access on a daily basis.
Payment Information
Student Learning Resources payment information
The Student Learning Resources payment has been set at $70 per year.
1 Student = $70
2 Students = $140
3 Students = $210
4 Students = $280
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.
HVAC into the School Hall
Over the coming months the school will be receiving a brand new heating and cooling system that will be going into our hall. Many would agree that this is well overdue and a thank you to our school P&C and Board who have kept this on the improvement agenda for many years. Part of our hall will be out of action while these works are completed. There may be a minor adjustment to programs that run in the hall during this time.
P&C AGM
A big reminder about the P&C Annual General Meeting scheduled for 5.45pm Wednesday 30 March in “The Nest” at Evatt Primary School.
We would love to see lots of parents attend including our new families to Evatt Primary this year.
Harmony Day
Monday next week (21 March) is Harmony Day at Evatt School. Students are invited to wear appropriate orange or traditional cultural dress in support of harmony.
Cross Country
Friday next week (25 March) is our Cross Country Carnival at school. Students are invited to wear appropriate clothes in their house colours to support house pride.
P&C NEWS
Canteen News
The Evatt canteen Thursdays and Fridays for lunch orders only. These will be served at B1. Counter sales will not be available until further notice. We encourage people to order online. Online orders close at 8am.
Click the buttons below for the updated menu and online ordering instructions.
Uniform Shop
The Evatt Uniform shop now has some stock of the new uniform in most sizes on site. Old style uniform shirts continue to be sold at a discounted price. Enquire for more info.
Please note that jumpers are only available via pre-order and generally are not kept in stock.
If you would like to preorder for this, please order online at https://evattpc.square.site/.
Annual General Meeting
SAVE THE DATE - P&C AGM meeting will be held on Wednesday 30 March 5:45pm
There will several roles to fill as we had some committee members leave the school last year, so please consider how you can be part of the P&C.
STUDENT LEARNING RESOURCES/ VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
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.
1 Student = $70
2 Students = $140
3 Students = $210
4 Students = $280
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 NOTICES
Dance Development Centre
Girl Guides Gungahlin
ACT Office for Women: Return to Work Grants Program & Workshops
The ACT Women’s Return to Work (RTW) Grants Program supports women who have been out of the workforce for an extended period onto pathways to employment. Successful applicants can access a $1,000 grant which can be used for a range of activities and resources including:
education and training fees;
educational expenses like textbooks computers/software and transport to courses/study;
or
work-related expenses like clothing, uniforms and equipment, and childcare.
Click here to find out more about the Return to Work Grant and apply online!
Free Workshops for Women Returning to Work
Are you a mature aged woman seeking employment?
The Women 50+ - Reclaiming your Mojo workshop is for older women, with a focus on supporting women to recognise, and have confidence in, re-marketing their skills and recognising their transferable skills. The workshops will run once a week, over four weeks and will also include a post workshop catch up and one-on-one mentoring sessions as a follow up to the workshops. Starting February 2022.
Have you thought about starting your own business but don’t know where to start?
The Exploring Pathways and Relationships to Self-Employment workshops, will cover the knowledge and steps required to register and maintain a small business, as well as develop relationship and networking skills. These workshops will run once a week for three weeks. Starting early 2022.
To register for the workshops or if you have a question about the Return to Work Program, contact:
Phone: 6205 2885 (Women’s Return to Work Grants Coordinator)
Email: RTW@act.gov.au
Parentline ACT
Our service aims to enhance the development, health and emotional wellbeing of children by supporting parents and carers and connecting them with the network of services available to families in Canberra and surrounding areas.
Phone: (02) 6287 3833
Email: parentline@parentlineact.org.au
