Newsletter: Term 1 - Week 6
Important Information
Public Health Alert: protect against mosquito bites
The ACT Health Directorate has alerted the Canberra and surrounding community to protect themselves against mosquito bites. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in samples from pigs in commercial pig farms at locations in regional New South Wales, northern Victoria and southern Queensland, indicating the virus is likely circulating in the mosquito population.
The alert includes more information about the symptoms of JEV and a list of simple actions to avoid mosquito bites. Schools may consider sharing a link to the Public Health Alert in their school newsletters: Public Health Alert: protect against mosquito bites.
Contact Health Media on 0403 344 080 or healthmedia@act.gov.au.
This is reminder to help our children understand the importance of stranger safety and the need to report any unusual incidents or approaches to staff immediately.
If you become aware of an incident, or notice anyone acting suspiciously around a school or child, contact police immediately on 131 444 or in the case of an emergency call 000. If you witness incidents or if you have any information that could assist Police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.
Please support us to keep our children safe by having conversations about moving safely around the community and what to do if they ever feel unsafe. You may wish to visit the Australian Federal Police website for tips on Child Safety or the Safety4Kids non-government website for useful information and links. The Constable Kenny website also has a number of tips for parents.
The school and the Education Directorate will continue to work with ACT Policing on this issue.
Contact School Operations on 02 620 53313 or schooloperations@act.gov.au.
Dates to Remember
Monday 14 March - CANBERRA DAY! Sleep in and enjoy the day with your families!
School Uniform Sale at LOWES
Parents' and Citizens' Association
2022 NBPS P&C Committee
A reminder the 2022 P&C Committee is:
President: Jayne Trustum
Vice President: Kylie O’Keeffe
Secretary: Craig Burtenshaw
Treasurer: Sara Duck
Public Officer: Jayne Trustum
ACT P&C Council Representatives: Jayne Trustum and Melissa Merton
Early Learning Representative: Nichola Perry
Executive Members: Carolin Buljan, Belinda Buttress, Stacey Naden and Melissa Merton
Book Club Coordinators: Stacey Naden and Judi Burtenshaw
Second Hand Uniform Shop Coordinators: Carolin Buljan and Fiona Hall
Community and Fundraising Events Coordinator: Kylie O’Keeffe
Fundraising Activities Coordinator: Kylie O’Keeffe
Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator: Craig Burtenshaw
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, 28th March at 6.30pm. Further details will be provided closer to the date.
Return It!
Canteen
Our canteen is open for lunch five days a week, orders are via Flexischools or cash direct to the canteen. Any cancellations must be advised prior to 9am on the day. Forgot to pick up some lunchbox items over the weekend? We have some great meal deals on Mondays and Tuesdays to ease the stress!
Birthday Cupcakes
Our amazing canteen team offers birthday cupcakes! Cost is $30 per class, with orders required one (1) week in advance. To place an order, or for more information, please email canteennbps@gmail.com.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The second hand uniform shop will be open on Wednesday, 23rd March from 2:30pm to 3:30pm in the car park on Mabo Boulevard. We have loads of pre-loved uniforms for sale. Preferred payment is via EFTPOS, however cash will be accepted.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 1 book club orders have begun to arrive and will be given out to students soon.
Issue 2 catalogues are also on their way home. Orders for issue 2 close on Wednesday 23 March so we have time to get orders handed out by the end of term. Orders can be placed online via the LOOP website or app. Unfortunately, we are not accepting cash orders are the moment.
Don’t forget 20% of every sale is given to us in ‘rewards’ that the school can use to purchase resources from the catalogues.
The school has been able to purchase $1200 worth of books to restock the home reading book supply using rewards generated from orders. We are thrilled to be able to provide quality books for the students to enjoy so thank you for supporting Scholastic.
Contact Us
Want to touch base with your P&C? You can email us at nevillebonnerps.pandc@gmail.com, or find us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/NBPS.PandC.
Canteen Menu
Our canteen is open for lunch five days a week, order via Flexischools or cash direct to the canteen. Any cancellations must be advised prior to 9am on the day.
Birthday Cupcakes
Our amazing canteen team offers birthday cupcakes! Cost is $30 per class, with orders required one week in advance. To place an order, or for more information, please email canteennbps@gmail.com.
Scholastic Book Orders
Welcome to Scholastic for 2022! This year your child will receive all eight book club catalogues, two each term. Issue 1 is coming home this week. Orders can be placed online via LOOP before Sunday, 20th of February. There is an option to select 'gift' during the order process if you do not want your child to receive the order. If you select this option you will receive a phone call to collect your order at a different time.
Contact Information
Principal:
Will Johnston william.johnston@ed.act.edu.au
Deputy Principals:
Sascha Steinbeck (P-2) sascha.steinbeck@ed.act.edu.au
Melissa Brough (3-6) melissa-louise.brough@ed.act.edu.au
P&C President:
Kylie O’Keeffe nevillebonnerps.pandc@gmail.com
Board Chair:
Amani Kerr
Community Information
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