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.

P&C Committee Meeting

The next Committee meeting is at 7pm on Monday 5th September in the staff lounge. All school families are welcome to attend.

The meeting covers items involving the school environment, from the principal, the canteen, committee president, committee treasurer, fundraising plans (election bbq, disco, bulbs, etc) and such. The meeting is generally 1-2 hours only, although a quick meeting is a good meeting, so we aim for quick ones.

School Disco - is TONIGHT!!!

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, the menu, for starters, will include:

• Beef Nachos

• Vegetarian Nachos

• Little chips packets, popcorn and pretzels

• Cupcakes

• Juice boxes, flavoured milks and water

To keep parents entertained, while the kids are partying, 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 - That's tonight!!!

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!

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 6 catalogues should be on their way to your homes, remember they have a closing date of 11th September 2022.

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 will be open as below:

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

** Week 9 - Wednesday, 14th September from 2:45pm to 3:45pm - in the Mabo Bvd carpark.

** Week 10 - Wednesday, 21st 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.