23 July 2025

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Sports Shirts

The P&C have purchased new sports shirts for teams to wear when competing at competitions and representing Jones Hill State School.

The Volleyball teams wore these with pride when playing and looked amazing.  Thank you to the P&C and your continued support of our children.

Volleyball Teams

Congratulations to the Jones Hill SS Volleyball Teams that competed last term and improved under the coaching of Mrs Elson.  The team spirit, encouragement, support and the way the children played the games was outstanding.  Mrs Seed went to watch them play and was very impressed with their improved skill level, enthusiasm and they way they had a can-do attitude.  So proud to see them winning games and doing their very best.  Thank you to Mrs Elson for the exceptional job coaching these students and building their confidence to be real competitors.

Positive Behaviour

We have been receiving positive feedback from the community about Jones Hill students’ excellent behaviour.  On the Year 6 Canberra Trip we had multiple comments about the great behaviour, listening skills, engagement and questions from the students.  When our students went to meet the Queensland Rugby League team, last term, the NRL and QRL shared we are a great school to work with, the kids were extremely well behaved, listened and were ready to participate to a high level.  The Year 4s attended the Playback excursion and the owner commended the children on their admirable behaviour.  So good to hear about our students following the school expectations of Safety, Learning, Respect and Relationships to a very high standard.

Kind Regards,

James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS

STUDENT AWARDS

The following students will receive awards for displaying the school values of Respect, Learning, Safety and Relationships.  Parents are welcome to join us at parade. Parade will be filmed and uploaded to Facebook.

Class Behaviour Awards

PM: Jorden; PR: Brylee; 1B: Archer; 1F: Oliver; 1/2S: Mackenzie; 2C: Riley; 3C: Elena; 3D: William; 4J; Charlotte; 4K: Elliot; 5E; Hunter; 5S: Laylah; 5/6C: Thomas; 6B: Hayden; 6K: Amelia

Token Awards

20 Tokens – 1B: Sarah; 1F: Emerald; 3C: Violet; 4J: Justice; 5S: Peter

40 Tokens – 1F: Kingsley, Amelia; 3C: Dexter, Elena; 4J: Jaylen, Leon, Riley; 4K: Aarav; 5S: Diesel, Jace, Rusty, Noah, Wyatt, Parker; 6K: Ryker, Samuel

60 Tokens – 1B: Chaetem; 1F; Weston, Addyson, Abigail, Matilda; 1/2S: Rayne; 3C: Kenzie, Hamish; 3D: Scarlett, Abigail, Grace; 4J: Remy, Cooper, Kobi, Stanley, Shaye; 4K: Felicity, Sophie; 5S: Laylah, Harley, Jacey; 5/6C: Evelyn, Archie, Mason, Jakobie; 6K: Cohen, Emily, Roman, Piper, Aiden

80 Tokens - 1/2S: Hudson, Lincoln; 4J: Mia; 4K: Katelyn, Finn, Benjamin, Blake

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CANBERRA 2026 FUNDRAISING

PIE DRIVE

Don’t miss out on ordering pies from our annual Pie Drive in aid of the 2026 Canberra trip.  These are a quick and easy winter dinner. Forms have been sent home to all families.  Forms do not need to be returned to the office as ALL ORDERS are to be placed through QKR. by 4:00pm Tuesday, July 29.

Delivery date is Thursday, August 14. Pies must be picked up from the hall between 2pm to 3:15pm.

VOLLEYBALL

Season 1 Wrap Up

Our 2025 JHSS Volleyball Runners Up- Team Black. It was a nail biter of a game with both JHSS and Victory College winning a set each and the final result based on a count back of points. Congratulations to everyone who participated and supported our first season! Hope to see you next term for Season 2!

Season 1 Award recipients

Team Green

Season 1 Best and Fairest Recognition Certificate: Cooper

Season 1 Certificate of Encouragement:  Sienna

Team Black

Season 1 Best and Fairest Recognition Certificate: Madeleine

Season 1 Certificate of Encouragement: Hayden

Season 2

Season 2 of our Primary Volleyball Competition began last Thursday afternoon. After a very successful first season, our student interest has grown and are delighted to announce we now have a third team- Team White, and Mrs Jo Stevenson joining our coaching team. 

A huge thank you to our wonderful P&C committee for funding our new sports jerseys. Students were very excited to receive them last week, ready for our first game of the season.

Week 1

Team Green vs. Gympie West
Lost 2-1 (Set 1: 23-25, Set 2: 25-19, Set 3: 18-23)
Captain: Will
Player of the Match: Jakobie

Team Black vs. Team White
Team Black won 3-0 (Set 1: 25-1, Set 2: 25-13, Set 3: 22-8)
Team Black Captain: Marli
Team Black Player of the Match: Carter
Team White Captain: Ryleigh
Team White Player of the Match: Jacey

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TREE PLANTING

This week on Tuesday, students in 4J, 4B, 4K, 1D, 2A and 2C have been getting their hands dirty for a great cause—planting trees to help create a safe habitat for local koalas right here on school grounds. It’s been wonderful to see each class contributing to this important environmental effort. In addition, Year 4 proudly presented the Koala Action Group with the funds raised from their fundraising stall last term which was part of our endangered animal unit and our Mathematical modelling task. A big thank you to our school community for your generous support in helping protect our precious wildlife!

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PLAY LEAGUE STARS

The Play League Stars program will be running at Jones Hill School for six weeks from 3:15pm to 4:15pm from Wednesday, August 6.  it is open to all students at a cost of $89 which includes your very own Hero Pack.  Registration needs to be completed online at leaguestars.com 

A free trial session will be held on Monday, July 28 at 11am for those who are interested. 

For further details please contact Lachlan Delbridge at ldelbridge@nrl.com.au

DRESS LIKE A STAFF MEMBER

On Tuesday, July 29, Year 4 students are holding a fun-filled fundraiser to help raise money for their upcoming camp. Everyone is invited to join in the spirit by dressing up as the principal or their favourite staff member! Whether it’s a wig, a tie, or a signature catchphrase, we can’t wait to see your best staff impressions. Remember to bring your gold coin donation! As a special bonus, it’s also Mr Watts’ birthday – so let’s make it a day full of laughter, learning, and celebration!

EVENTS CALENDAR

2025 PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

We are delighted to invite all JHSS students to join in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC).

The PRC is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suited to their reading ability and record books read during the reading period, from 6 May to 22 August. 

To complete the challenge:

• Prep to Year 6 must read or experience at least 20 books

Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2025 challenge is to encourage students to make time to read. Last year saw more than 216,000 children from around the state participate.

Book suggestions are available on the PRC website:

Every student who completes the challenge, and returns the completed record reader form, will receive a Certificate of Achievement. We look forward to seeing as many of our students as possible take part in the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge.

PREP 2026

Do you have a child who will be attending Prep in 2026? (Born between 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021).  Please email jhurr5@eq.edu.au with the following details and they will be added to our enrolment list.

• Child’s Name, Birthday, Gender and current Kindy Name
• Parent Name, Phone Number and address
• Siblings at Jones Hill and Class (if any)

To view our 2026 Prep Transition Flyer please click on the link below.

KOALA KIDS OSHC

HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

IMPORTANT DATES HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENT

James Nash High School

Enrolments now open

• Friday, June 27 – 2026 Academy of Creative Arts trial – Full day at JNSHS
• Friday, June 27 – 2025 Enrolments close at 4pm
• Monday, August 4 – 2026 Scholarship Applications open
• Friday, September 5 - 2026 Scholarship Applications close

Parent enrolment meetings September 1 to November 7.  Every student attending JNSHS must participate in an enrolment session (either group or private).

Monday, December 1 will be the Year 6 into Year 7 Orientation Day. (Only those students that have attended an enrolment interview will be eligible to attend).

Gympie State High School

Enrolments and Scholarship applications now open

• Friday, June 20 – 2025 Enrolments closed at 4pm
• Monday, July 14 – Out of catchment applications are advised of the principal’s decision
• Monday, July 21 – 2026 Scholarship Applications close 4pm
• Monday, July 28 through to Tuesday, August 19 Enrolment/Scholarship Interviews
• Friday, September 5 - 2026 Scholarship Applications close

Tuesday, September 2 - Open Afternoon- 4pm at Hamilton Hall, school tour and important information for 2026 Year 7 families. (Only those that have attended an enrolment interview will be eligible to attend).

Monday, December 1 – Year 6 into 7 Orientation Day. (Only those students that have attended an enrolment interview will be eligible to attend).

CHECK IN AT THE HALL

Great News – Check in at the Hall is back (Starts Friday, May 30) 

Check In at the Hall at Jones Hill is about encouraging friendships, engaging with peers in conversation and building positive relationships. Starting Week 6, Year 1-6 students are invited to come down to the bottom oval on Friday mornings to have a ‘Walk and Talk’ with friends, followed by a picnic, a friendly chat and a healthy piece of fruit to start their day. Please note - Check In at the Hall will not take place if the weather is not suitable (heavy showers/rain).

Walk and Talk – Fridays from 8.10am – 8.30am on the bottom oval

Join us on the bottom oval for a chat and a walk while we enjoy the sunshine and some social interaction. Keep an eye out for some Trivia questions to keep you entertained! Everyone MUST have a hat.

Picnic and Chat - 8.30am – 8.45am

At 8.30, walking will cease.  Students may stay, sit on the rugs, enjoy a free piece of fruit and engage in a chat with peers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

P&C NEWS

P&C Disco

The P&C Disco will be held on Friday, 8 August.

STUDENT ABSENCES

EVERYDAY COUNTS

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Convenors

LITTLE KIDS DAY OUT

HOCKEY

TENNIS

CONTAINERS PLEASE

The Jones Hill SS community is doing their part to reduce landfill and keep our waterways clean.  Thank you to all of our families and students for supporting this very worthy cause.

Keep bringing in your containers for recycling.  All plastic bottles, aluminium cans, tetra packs can be dropped off to the office.   Glass bottles can be brought in by adults only.