We will be celebrating Book Week at Neville Bonner on Tuesday 23 August. The theme this year is "Dreaming with eyes open”. On this day, students are encouraged to dress up/accessorize to reflect a book character with whom they connect. Due to the financial pressures on many families at this time, we encourage you to keep this a low-cost event and create costumes from household items.

Students are also encouraged to complete a reading challenge over the week. See below some fun ideas to encouraging reading at home.

Applications are now open for Future of Education Equity Fund – Round 2, 2022.

The ACT Government's expanded Future of Education Equity Fund provides financial assistance to low-income families (and independent students) with students in years P-12 to meet the costs of education expenses, such as school uniforms, school excursions, sport equipment and activities and music lessons through a one-off payment.

The Future of Education Student Equity Fund Round 1 opened in late 2021 for families with students in years 7-10. Round 2 is only open to families who have NOT already applied for and/or or received payment to support their students in the 2022 school year using a paper based form.

The following payments are available to those who meet the eligibility criteria:

· $400 for preschool students

· $500 for primary school students

· $750 for high-school and college students

2022 applications close 30 September 2022. Only applications received by this date will be processed. There is no limit on the number of students for whom each applicant can apply, providing they meet all conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Reside in the ACT

Have sole or shared parental responsibility for a dependent student(s) in grades P-12; or be an independent student

Be financially responsible for the student(s)

Demonstrate low-income status through:

a current means-tested Health Care Card or Centrelink card, which must list the student(s) as dependents; or

alternative forms of evidence proving low-income status or equivalent financial stress.

Students must be:

· Enrolled full-time in a public or non-government school in the ACT in years P-12. NOTE: For the purposes of the Equity Fund, a preschool is defined as a preschool that is attached to an ACT school and led by a Principal. When applying online, only eligible preschools will appear in a drop-down list.

· Enrolled in an approved form of education other than a school and of an equivalent age to a student in years K-12 E.g. attending the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), or registered for home-schooling in the ACT.

· Residing with the applicant in the ACT, or in special government care that is paid for by the applicant, or be independent.

Visit https://www.education.act.gov.au/support-for-our-students/financial-and-resource-assistance-for-families for more information and to apply.

Applications for 2022 close 30 September 2022.

In Semester 2 Neville Bonner Primary School will be starting to implement Positive Behaviours for Learning or as it will be frequently referred to PBL.

What is PBL?

PBL is an evidence based whole school systems approach. At Neville Bonner Primary School we will be:

• Developing consistent expectations of behaviour across the school. These will be developed in consultation with staff, students and the community.

• Use consistent language across the school to support positive behaviour choices

• Students will be acknowledged for demonstrating these positive behaviours

• Have specific lessons to teach behaviour expectations with opportunities to practices these expectations in the playground and the classroom

• Will be underpinned in our school by our Ripple of Kindness program and our school values

You will hear more about PBL throughout term 3 and 4. We will be inviting parents/carers to give feedback on various aspects and assist us to develop our whole school expectations.

If you have any questions or would like to hear more please feel free to contact me.

Haeley Simms (P-2 Deputy)

Visual Arts by Sea Tucker Collectors

A rainy day inside waiting for the sun to come out. This situation inspired us to look at Van Gogh’s artwork about nature in his painting ‘Olive Trees with yellow sky and sun’. Sea Tucker Collectors used oil pastels and different line strokes to create their own interpretation of the painting. During our learning group reflection everyone shared their ideas about the amazing colours found in nature.

School Disco - is back!

The theme is Gemstones and Metals, so be ready to Rock Out in your favourite Rocksemble! because when we’re

rock’n there is no formal dress code! party clothes, metals, glitters, mirrors or your favourite costume - it's up to you!

We are very excited to have secured Passion & Purpose Academy who will be providing music and lights, as well as

games, competitions and dance performances throughout the night!

The disco is funded by the P&C association so there is no financial contribution required, but you will need to have a

completed and signed entry ticket to get in so make sure you have it with you to hand in on the night (there will be

spares at the door that can be completed on the night). Do NOT hand in your entry ticket to your teacher or at

reception. Rock’n out is thirsty work, so please bring a bottle of water with your name on it! You’ll be glad you did!

Please Note:

• All preschool children are required to have a parent/carer onsite for the duration of their session;

• All children must be dropped off at the hall and picked up from the hall. Children will not be permitted to

go out to the car park without an authorised adult;

• Photos and videos are not permitted to be taken at the disco;

• Children will not be permitted to enter the hall without a completed and signed entry ticket.

We will be running two sessions on the night:

Session 1 – 5:30pm to 6:30pm: Preschool to year 1

Session 2 – 6:45pm to 8:15pm: Year 2 to year 6

Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the canteen (parents/carers are welcome to stay in the canteen

while the disco is on – we will be serving hot food, as well as drinks and cakes etc. To keep you entertained we will

have books, puzzles, and games). Glow sticks will be available for purchase at the door!

Here are those details again:

WHERE & WHEN: Neville Bonner Primary School Hall - Friday 2 September 2022

DRESS: To impress! There are no rules! Go wild or keep it on the DL – it’s up to you!

BRING: A water bottle, and your best dance moves!

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: Absolutely nothing! It’s FREE!

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: Yes (and you can dress up too if you like!)

If you’d like to volunteer, please email: nevillebonnerps.pandc@gmail.com

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!

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.

Over the counter sales.

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!

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 5 scholastic orders have been delivered.

They will be sorted and returned to the school for distribution to classes early next week.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Neville Bonner Primary School P&C Second Hand Uniform Stall will be open as below:
** Week 6 - Wednesday, 24th August from 8:45am to 9:45am - under the school hall covered area.
** Week 7 - Wednesday, 31st August from 2:45pm to 3:45pm - in the Mabo Bvd carpark.

** Week 8 - Wednesday, 7th September from 8:45am to 9:45am - under the school hall covered area.

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).

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.