The Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge has commenced!

To complete the challenge students need to read 30 books before Friday 21 July.  

Students will be given an individual reading record from their teacher. Each time they complete a book they add it to their reading record and have it signed off by a parent, carer, or teacher. Teachers will also be recording books on the Whole Class Reading Record for years P-2.

Books can be novels, non-fiction, poetry, or books in a language other than English including bilingual texts.

It’s well worth the challenge! By participating children can win book vouchers for the school library.

When you make an order from the P&C run Scholastic Book Club, a percentage of your total order spent will be given back to the school to help put more books into the school library. Thank you we really appreciate your support to help fill our library.

If you have a child swimming in this year's swimming carnival, you are welcome to come along and support.

Location: Dickson Aquatic Centre

When: Monday 27 February

Race Times:

10:40 – 11:20: 50m and 100m Freestyle

11:20 – 11:50: 50m and 100m Backstroke

11:50 – 12:20: 50m and 100m Breaststroke

12:20 – 12:40: 50m Butterfly

(Times could change)

NAPLAN testing will occur in our school between 15 and 27 March 2023.

Education ministers agreed that NAPLAN would move to Term One from 2023. This will mean results will be available to education authorities earlier in the year to inform school and system teaching and learning programs and will assist teachers to better determine support students need for the coming year.

NAPLAN Online is a more engaging assessment that adjusts questions to each student’s achievement level.

NAPLAN provides valuable information to schools and parents about literacy and numeracy achievement. It supports school improvement processes by enabling teachers to monitor student progress over time and to identify areas of strength and development.

All eligible students are encouraged and supported to participate in NAPLAN testing. Visit www.nap.edu.au to see interactive versions of the test and for more information.

Hello! We are sharing four signs with you this  week as we missed last week. We will start with  ‘Toilet’ and ‘Eat’.

And then 'Bell' and 'Finish'. All of  these words are used quite frequently across all learning environments. 

-Has your child been communicating at home using Auslan? 

-Have they been teaching members of your family? 

If so, let us know! We'd love to hear how our school community is working together to ensure everyone feels they belong. 

P&C Committee - AGM and General Council meeting

Our second meeting for the year will also include the AGM. This will be held on Monday, 20th March (Week 8) at a time TBC, in the staff lounge. More information to come in the newsletter soon. We are always happy to accept new members into the P&C. Event Volunteers as well - send us a Volunteer email.

Grill’d Local Matters

We have been selected to be one of Gungahlin Grill’d Local Matters community groups for February! Every burger you purchase gives you a token, which you can place in our jar! If we get the most tokens, we could receive $300! So, if you’re looking for a night off from cooking this month, head to Grill’d Gungahlin! We're in the last week of entries. Thank you to all those that have participated so far.

Entertainment Book

Purchase this great online book full of entertainment vouchers and discount offers!! Single city books available for $69.99 or Multi city for $119.99. Did you know you can buy discounted vouchers, gift cards and presents with an Entertainment book? There are some really great offers. Make sure you subscribe to access the amazing deals. You can find the Entertainment book Official Site by clicking this link. Proceeds from each book purchased are donated to the P&C.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Neville Bonner Primary School P&C Second Hand Uniform Stall is hosted under the school hall covered area for the following, upcoming, opening hours.

** Week 5 - CLOSED.

** Week 6 - Wednesday, 8th March, from 8.45am to 9.45am.

** Week 7 - Wednesday, 15th March, from 2.45pm to 3.45pm.

We have loads of pre-loved uniforms for sale. Preferred payment is via EFTPOS, however cash will be accepted. If you have good quality school uniform items you no longer need, the P&C will gratefully accept your donation to our second hand uniform stall through the canteen (or please place them in the tub near the front office).

Canteen News

With contributions from lunchtime purchases, over-the-counter sales and the P&C, a much needed Chest Freezer was purchased for the canteen.  Storing icy-poles for the over-the-counter sales, copious chicken nuggets and space for future BBQs, Cake Stalls and School events. The purchase of the Chest Freezer had an additional bonus of a Great Good Guys Belconnen staff member (Jess) who gave us a very nice discount on the RRP.

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.

Scholastic Book Club

Orders for Issue 1 have been processed, we expect delivery in the next week or two. Don’t forget 20% of every sale is given to us in ‘rewards’ that the school can use to

purchase resources from the catalogues.