26 July 2016

Newsletter Articles

Leadership Team Report

Hi Everyone,

Dance Fever Lessons

If your child is not attending Dance Fever Lessons you will need to make an appointment to see the principal as soon as possible. Dance Fever is curriculum based (as is swimming) and will be in the report card for Semester Two. If you have not paid for these lessons yet please do so soon as possible. If you are having trouble paying you may make a payment plan through the school office.

Canberra Trip

Thank you to all the parents for the kind words regarding the Canberra Trip. It is difficult to describe in words just how beneficial this trip was to the students who attended. Not only was it amazing fun but it was a lifelong learning activity. We've had more than one parent tell us that they can see a change in their child's growth!

This experience is designed to be an interactive learning pedagogical experience. In our language this means the immersing of students in the world of learning by means of role playing, interactive games, as well as physically visiting educational places. You just need to see the photos on our Facebook page to see the learning that was being achieved. Students were engaged in learning well past the hours of a normal school day and with no complaints. It would be impossible to teach these lessons in the classroom. The ability to live for a week away from family and the security of routine was invaluable. The children were highly engaged from start to finish.

As parents you can be very proud of these achievements in your children. Their behaviour was exemplary both at the accommodation and in public. We were most proud to receive compliments from both the public and exhibitors on our student's excellent behaviour and interaction in lessons. Their behaviour is a great reflection on both you as parents and our school.

Once again, thank you for entrusting us with your children. It was an absolute pleasure as well as an adventure for us all to take these students on this amazing journey.

Canberra Medication

Parents who sent medication on the Canberra Trip for their children will need to pick these up from our office staff. We are unable to send medication home with students.

Opinion Surveys

School Opinion Surveys are undertaken each year by the Department of Education and Training to obtain opinion information from parents/caregivers, students and school staff. The surveys are designed to help schools identify what they do well and how they can improve. Responses are confidential.

Opinions on the school, student learning and student well-being are sought from a parent/caregiver in all families and a sample of students from each state school.

Additional information about the surveys is located on the Frequently Asked Questions page and previous survey results are located on the results page.

The 2016 School Opinion Survey will close 29 July 2016. So please let us know how you feel. If you do not know how to access the surveys please contact the school office.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

Events Calendar

Parade Awards

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday 29 July at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: Logan H, Bailey J, Cooper M & Mia J (PC)
40 TOKENS: Davita W (PC); Rhianna M (1L); Dakota F, Levi H, Casey J, Dean P, Eli R & Lani M (2L); Isabella K (3/4C); Shelby D & Bianca H (4/5W) & Mahalia B (5/6C)
60 TOKENS: Amelia B (2L) & Harry D (5/6L)

Behaviour Awards

RELATIONSHIPS: Maliki V (PC), Seth B (1L) & Flynn P (5/6C)
LEARNING: Belle W (PJ), Jack H (1B), Zeke M (1BZ), Layna C (2L), Zavia V (3S), Harry P (3/4C), Jackson T (4/5W) & Serenity P (5/6L)
SAFETY: Mackenzie W (4H)
RESPECT & LEARNING: Scarlet P (2G)
ALL VALUES: Theodore C (2/3N)

Playgroup

This week at playgroup we will be attending the School's Teddy Bear's Picnic at the Prep play area between 10am and 11am. Please see full details below. We have a small play in the hall and snack before heading up for all of the fun activities.

During this term Anglicare will be running a brief, half hour program at our playgroup for parents who wish to participate. This program will run from approx. 9:00am to 9: 45am. More details on the flier below.

Teddy Bear's Picnic

School Photos

Our School Photos will be taken on Friday August 12th 2016.

• Envelopes for ordering have been sent home
• Please use a separate envelope for each child
• Children need to be in their school uniform (green shirts) on this day.

For the convenience of our school community, school photos can be ordered and paid for online using a secure online platform (see flyer inside your envelope).

PLEASE NOTE: Orders placed online DO NOT require an envelope to be handed in.

Envelope Orders: photos can also be purchased in the traditional manner using an envelope, with cash/cheque enclosed. Please send your envelope to school on or before photo day.

The preference of our school is that orders and payments be made online, as this reduces the administration and associated security issues related to the return of cash & envelopes on photo day.

To place your order visit the Advanced Life website and enter the code- FWQ 37K K51. This code can also be found printed on your envelope. Please be aware that:

1. All online orders should be placed on or before our day of photography.
2. The online code above may also be used to order sports and other group photos.

All orders placed online will be delivered to the school for collection.

Numeracy Night

Premier's Reading Challenge 2016

• The Premier's Reading Challenge is on again running from 16th May and finishing 26th August.
• All students will have received a Reading Record sheet. Please record the books your child reads on the sheet – it must be signed by the parent.
• The Prep teachers will complete the reading record sheet at school.
• The children who complete the challenge receive a certificate – this is a great way to reward our readers!

Happy Reading, Stacey Seed

P&C News

SCHOOL FETE

SAVE THE DATE – 14 October 2016 - 4pm to 8pm

Our fete is planned to be a fun filled evening with rides and activities – entertainment for all. The night will conclude with a laser light show.

We are looking for stall holders for our craft area and farmers market. If you or anyone you know would be interested please contact Carmel on 0418 810 850 or email pandcjonehillss.eq.edu.au

We have a great stall where you can buy dinner on the night to give mum the night off!

SPONSORSHIP

Do you have a business or know of a business that would like to be a sponsor or able to donate a prize for our Community Fete? We have some great sponsorship opportunities available. To find out more please contact our Sponsor Coordinator Jaci Anderson on 0408 063 745 or email jandc753@eq.edu.au

Following is a list of the wonderful local businesses who have kindly offered their support for our School Fete being held on October 14. Please support these businesses in return for their generosity.

Gold Sponsor

Cooloola Milk

Silver Sponsor

Action Auto Group

Bronze Sponsor

Brown Macaulay & Warren Chartered Accountants
Jones Hill Store

Support Sponsors

All About Eyes
Aussie World
Australia Zoo
Autobarn
Heaven Leigh Cupcakes
Hoopers Sound Centre
Inspirations Paint Gympie
Nestle Australia
Pacific Hyundai/Honda/Mitsubishi
Redbacks Baseball
Sauers Produce & Garden Centre
SAW Kitchens & Cabinetry
Southern Cross Detailing
The Gympie Jungle
Tyrepower Gympie

Relay for Life

The 'Class Jonesy Challenge' is starting next Monday August 1. Remember to start collecting your 5 cent pieces to help our Relay for Life teams with their fundraising for the Queensland Cancer Council. Students drop their coins into a special container in their classrooms and a tally will be announced on parade each week. Start collecting your 5 cent pieces. Any denomination of coin will be accepted towards during this challenge.

The challenge concludes Wednesday August 31 – Winners announced on Friday September 2.

Healthy Lunch Box Tips

Camp Australia News

Last week at outside school hours care was Arctic Week..... we looked into different animals that live in the snow and also how to make an igloo. The children chose the animals they wanted to learn about and activities were based around these ideas. The children enjoyed reading about Polar Bears, Penguins, the Blue Whale, the Orca Whale, Snow Leopard and Grey Wolf to find out interesting facts about them.