25 June 2025

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

This is our final newsletter for the term.  

Sports day is this Friday, and we look forward to seeing everyone involved and striving to win the house shield. It is always such a great day, made possible by the P&C helpers, staff and in particular Mr Rentz and Mr Littler.

I would like to wish everyone a safe and restful break as you prepare for the June/July holidays and look forward to catching up on my return in term 3.

SPORTS DAY

Our annual Sports Day is this Friday, June 27. 

• First bell 8:50am – all students to line up in normal class location (rolls marked).
• Classes will then proceed to the Prep oval before marching down in house groups to the oval at approximately 9:05am
• Track events for the Junior Students born 2017 to 2019 will be conducted before lunch. 
• Preps will race first at approximately 9:10 before heading up to the tennis court/tuckshop area for their fun field events. 
• Students born 2012 to 2016 will do field events on the top oval in the morning.

Students will need to wear their coloured shirt for Sports Day

• Doran - yellow
• McPaul - blue
• Radford - red

Please ensure your child brings a (Named) water bottle and hat.
Parents are welcome to attend this event. 
Programs for Sports Day are now on sale from the school office for $2.
Please Note: No parade this Friday due to Sports Day.
Long distance races for students born 2012 to 2016 will be held from 1:45pm on Wednesday, June 25.

SPORTS DAY TUCKSHOP MEAL DEALS

Orders have now closed for student’s sports day tuckshop.  If you have not ordered, please ensure your child brings food for the day. No normal tuckshop will be available on this day.  NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED

Limited adult meals will be available on the day.

2025 Report Card Changes

This year the Report Cards will change with different Achievement Ratings for Prep – 2 and for Year 3-10.  Below is a table that shows the Achievement Ratings, Effort and Behaviour Ratings for all year levels.  Your child’s Semester 1, 2025 Report Card will reflect these changes. 

If you would like more information, please visit the QCAA website www.qcaa.qld.edu.au and search for ‘Reporting’.

Kind Regards,
James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS

Sports Day Behaviour Expectations

CANBERRA 2026 FUNDRAISING

SPORTS DAY BAKE SALE

Our first fundraiser for the 2026 Canberra trip will be a Bake Sale at Sports Day!  If you’re able to donate baked goods (either on the day or the day before), they’ll be sold next to the coffee van, with proceeds going directly towards the Canberra trip. We’ll also need a few helpers on the day—but don’t worry, we’ll make sure you still have time to cheer on your kids!  If you are able to assist, please contact our school admin team.

PIE DRIVE
After the holidays we will be running our annual Pie Drive in aid of the 2026 Canberra trip.  Please see form below.

• Pie Drive will start on Monday, July 14.
• All orders through QKR.
• Pie Drive closes Tuesday, July 29.
• Delivery date is Thursday, August 14. (2pm to 3:15pm)

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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.

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Hi Everyone,

Koala Kids OSCH Service

The holidays are nearly here.  To learn more about our holiday care please click on the links below.

VOLLEYBALL

Semi Finals

Jones Hill Black vs. CCC

We are victorious! This week’s captain, Chloe, led Team Black in successfully defeating CCC in a convincing 2:0 (Set 1: 39-21, Set 2: 32-26) in their semi-final. Team Black demonstrated strong serving skills, finding gaps in the opponents play and impressively began spiking the ball. Player of the Match went to Kristian for working hard at correcting his serving technique and consistently demonstrating a positive attitude on court.

This Thursday (26/06/25), Team Black will play in the Grand Final at Gympie State High School at 4.45pm against Victory College. Please come and support our students!

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!

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.

STUDENT ABSENCES

EVERYDAY COUNTS

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Convenors

LITTLE KIDS DAY OUT

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.