Newsletter: Term 3 - Week 1

A Message from the Principal

Welcome back to what I hope promises to be an exciting term. I hope you managed to have a relaxing and enjoyable break. You should’ve received an email at the end of last week outlining some considerations regarding COVID safe measures for the term. We are in the midst of updating our COVID Safe Action Plan at a school level, which will have some minor adjustments. Overall, however, we are continuing to adopt the approach that we did in Term 2. Parents are very welcome to attend on site at pick up and drop off times as long as you remain outside of the learning groups. We will continue to invite parents to assemblies.

The possibility of certain year groups having to engage with remote learning for a short period of time remains. We are expected to have an increase in cases of COVID and the flu over the last of the winter months which may well affect our workforce. Should staffing absence become critical, this is when we would see a short period of remote learning.

P and C Book Fair - Our P and C will be holding their annual Book Fair next Saturday 30^th July, from 10 to 4 in the school’s hall. As well as a wonderful selection of books, the P and C will also be offering BBQ stall and cake stall. A lot of work has gone in to making this event possible with hours of organising books from Jayne and Kylie in particular. It promises to be a great event, so if you’re available please think about popping in and supporting our P and C and school.

School Sign – Our school sign on Mabo Boulevard is now functioning. We will endeavour to keep the community informed of upcoming events through this. Many thanks to Amy Slaven for her work in making this functional again.

Break Times – Our transition to all year groups sharing break times has been smooth, and our students have adapted very quickly to it. I am pleased that students now have more autonomy over their break times and can move around areas more freely.

Voluntary Contributions and Book Pack Contributions – You should have now received an email from the school reminding families about voluntary and book pack contributions. Voluntary contributions directly impact your child’s learning, where it enables us to by additional resources to enhance their time at school. Money received from voluntary contributions does not go towards employing teachers or utilities. Although our approach to book packs is changing next year where we are asking families to buy these individually, for 2022, we still seeking contributions for the book packs that we provided to all students.

Dates to Remember

Monday 25 July - Preschool M/T -Nutrition Magian Show
Wednesday 27 July - P & C second hand uniform stall (morning)
Friday 29 July - Preschool T/F - Nutrition Magician Show
Saturday 30 July - P & C second hand book fair

Wednesday 3 August - P & C second hand uniform stall (afternoon)
Friday 5 August - Pupil free day
Sunday 7 August - Scholastic book club online orders close
Thursday 11 August - School photo day - Pre T/F, Kinder to Year 5
Monday 15 August - School photo day - Pre M/T, Year 6, siblings
Tuesday 23 August - Book week parade
Thursday 25 August - Preschool T/F book week parade

Friday 9 September - Pupil free day
Monday 5 - Friday 16 September -Year 2 Swim school
Friday 16 September - School Disco
Friday 23 September - Last day of term 3

Communications Sent Home This Week

Notes and Emails Home

Kindergarten 2023
School photo note and flyer

SMS Texts Home

Absences

NAIDOC Week

Hello! My name is Charlotte Thurlow, I am Aboriginal and come from the Tjarutja culture. Naidoc week is a traditional event celebrated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Naidoc started back in 1938 on the day of mourning and became a week-long celebration in 1975. It stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Commitee.

As a part of the Aboriginal culture, I participate in Naidoc activities and help with Naidoc activities. The theme for 2022 is Get up! Stand up! Show up! Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people feel like I'm at home and that they are my family. I love dancing with them and playing the clap sticks. Naidoc week is my favourite week of the year and I'm so glad that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people get a chance to celebrate our culture.

Charlotte, Year 6 Tide Turners

School Photo Day

School photo day is coming up this term. You will have received a note and flyer this week with details of how to order your school photos online directly through the company, The School Photographer.

Thursday 11 August - Pre T/F learning groups, Kinder to Year 5 learning groups, sibling photos*

*Sibling photos will only be taken on Thursday 11 August for those families with siblings in the Thursday/Friday preschool group.

All other sibling photos will be taken on Monday 15 August

Monday 15 August -Pre M/T learning groups, Year 6 learning groups, band, catch up, sibling photos

Please log onto the school photographers website using the unique code to our school (X1701PC45N) and select and pay for your packages before photo day.

Neville Bonner PS~Parents ChoiceACT_sFLYER.pdf

Term 3 Assembly Roster

Assembly Roster - Term 3 & 4 2022

Medical Information

Please update your child’s medical action plans (asthma, anaphylaxis and allergies) and medication at reception. If you are unsure if these have lapsed or are out of date please contact reception.

It is important to have theses up to date so we can assist your child with management, in case of an emergency and for upcoming excursions.

ACT health now offer a free asthma clinic in Gungahlin every second Tuesday between 8.30am-3.30pm. Bookings can be made by calling the community health intake line on 5124 9977

2023 Enrolments

It’s not too late to enrol for 2023

If you forgot to enrol your child or young person in an ACT public school for next year, don’t panic. Enrolments remain open throughout the year. You can find out more information and apply online. Support is also available from this school or by calling the Enrolments Telephone Service weekdays on 6205 5429.

Parents' and Citizens' Association

2022 NBPS P&C Committee

Welcome back to Term Three.

Keep an eye on the School Newsletter and the Facebook group for event notices and updates.

P&C Committee

Position Vacant - Grants Coordinator

We're seeking the assistance for a Grants Coordinator to assist in the investigation, coordination, and application for grants for the P&C to help the school.

Previously the P&C have looked at garden grants to have the school garden refreshed, notice boards with musical elements (where the students can play with the music while parents read the notices) and sustainment/recycling grants. If you are up for the challenge, please contact us through our email nevillebonnerps.pandc@gmail.com.

Items coming up

- School Disco!! It's back. We're looking at theme ideas now and will have more information coming out about the when and how it will be organised. All year groups will be catered for, from Preschool to Year 6.

Second Hand Book Fair - Saturday 30 July!

There is only one week to go until the bookfair! With thousands of quality books for children and adults - all priced to sell! As well as a sausage sizzle and a cake stall loaded with ridiculously delicious treats, this is the perfect way to spend a winter's day in Canberra!

The book fair is being held in the school hall from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 30 July - so come and join us for a fun day, and bag yourself a bargain!

It’s not too late to volunteer to help out on the day, so please email us at nevillebonnerps.pandc@gmail.com and we will pop you on the roster. There are lots of ways to help out, from setting up and packing away, to processing books sales, and cooking sausages on the BBQ. Whatever you can do - we’d love to have you on our team! We will also be doing some setting up on the Friday evening before the Book Fair and some extra hands would be much appreciated.

Book Fair Donation Station – This Saturday 23 July!

If you have good quality books you no longer want, we would love to accept your donation. There are collection tubs at reception, or you can drop them off to our donation station this Saturday 23 July from 1-3pm in the Mabo Blvd carpark (opposite the shops)

Canteen General

Our canteen is open for lunch five days a week, orders are via Flexischools website (https://flexischools.com.au/), the Flexischools App or cash direct to the canteen. Any cancellations must be advised prior to 9am on the day.

Remember, if you happened to forget to pick up some lunchbox items over the weekend, we have some great meal deals on Mondays and Tuesdays to ease the stress!

Over the counter sales.

Welcome back to Term three. The Canteen will have over the counter sales available for the following periods:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 11.15am to 11.45am - Break One.

Thursday and Friday: 1pm to 2pm - Break Two.

Our canteen will have some delicious snacks available for the children to buy. There will be freshly baked muffins and pikelets, popcorn, crackers, potato sticks, pretzels, fruit, yoghurt, juice, flavoured milk and more! Gluten free and halal options will be available.

Prices start from $1.00, and this is a great way to learn and be responsible about handling money. Come and support your canteen and grab a yummy snack!

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

Issue 5 catalogues will be coming out soon. There is a special offer from Scholastic for Issue 5, see the offer below. Orders for this issue close on Sunday 7 August.

Unfortunately, we can NOT accept cash orders through the front office, please place orders through the Scholastic Book Club LOOP website

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.

Don’t forget 20% of every sale is given to us in ‘rewards’ that the school can use to purchase resources from the catalogues.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Neville Bonner Primary School P&C Second Hand Uniform Stall has returned for Term Three.

** Week 2 - Wednesday, 27th July from 8:45am to 9:45am - under the school hall covered area.

** Week 3 - Wednesday, 3rd August from 2:45pm to 3:45pm - in the Mabo Bvd carpark.

We have loads of pre-loved uniforms for sale. Preferred payment is via EFTPOS, however cash will be accepted. The photos provide an idea of the availability of stock.

If you have good quality Winter school uniforms (tracksuit pants, jumpers, long sleeve shirts) 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).

Return-It Scheme

The P&C have registered with the Canberra Return-it scheme, you can donate to the P&C by using the QR code (or phone number) attached to the newsletter. The process is:

- Place your bags of cans or bottles into a semi-see-through bag (they need to see it's not general household rubbish), a normal kitchen tidy bag is okay.

- Scan the QR code, or enter the phone number, from the flyer, at the return point, follow the remainder of the instructions and attach the printed sticker to the bag.

- Deposit the bag(s) into the hopper.

- The bag(s) will be collected by the Return-It/CDS group and counted at one of their facilities (during a quiet period of their day).

- A notice of deposit will be received by the P&C - Thank you!!!

There are two, close to school, return points located at:

- Gungahlin: O'Brien Place - near the carwash, Gungahlin Vet and Goodyear tyres.

- Amaroo: near the school oval off Horsepark Drive.

The returns generated from the scheme will assist the P&C to support the school, from sports equipment, school discos, Year 6 end-of-year surprises, etc.

Contact Us

Want to touch base with your P&C? You can email us at nevillebonnerps.pandc@gmail.com, or connect through FB at https://www.facebook.com/NBPS.PandC.