9 August 2016

Newsletter Articles

Leadership Team Report

Hi Everyone,

HIGH ROPES

Over the past two weeks students from our year 5 and 6 classes have been attending the High Ropes program at Gympie East. The students, staff and parents enjoyed the activities and found them challenging and exciting. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to help out on these days.

PREP GARDEN

Two of our Prep parents, Amy Wheeler and Jason Hubner and some of our prep students have been working hard on replanting the Prep garden. Mitre 10 and Bunnings donated garden supplies to help with this work. The gardens are looking great and we would like to say a big thank you to all involved.

EISTEDDFOD

At this year's Gympie Eisteddfod, Jones Hill students represented our school in the Marimbas, Djembe Drums, Choir and Strings as well as solo performance in all areas. Mrs Grogan and I had the pleasure of attending our choir performance. We were extremely proud of our students who sang with great enthusiasm and passion. Their hard work and practice certainly paid off as they received a Highly Commended for their performance. Our String Ensemble were rewarded with a Second place prize. Three of our students performed with the Gympie State High School band and this group was lucky enough to receive a third place. Congratulations to all who participated. Well done!

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Sports equipment has been provided for each of the play areas for student use. The idea of the equipment is to ensure students have appropriate access to balls and skipping ropes for play. As this equipment is available please ensure student balls are no longer bought to school.

Students can bring handballs for games in the covered areas.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

Events Calendar

Parade Awards

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday 12 August at 9:00am in the Hall

Academic Awards

Silver Awards

Sophie N, Tyler R (1B); Indi A & Charlotte D (1BZ); Dakota F, Kate F & Cooper K (2L); Matthew B & Fred H (2G); Drajon D, Marcus T, Josephine Y, Luke R & Dakota D, (2/3N); Tawni P, Zavia V, Kaleigh M, Cheslea-Jayde M, & Savanna C (3S); Ava T (3/4C); Darcy H & Chloe B (4H); Dylan F, Grace P, Annalise S, Shelby D, Keeley K & Kenzie H (4/5W), Rachel D, Amalia D, Laura F & Aurora D (5/6K); Emily K, Georgia F & Kimberley C (5/6C)

Gold Awards

Dana A (2L); Liliana M, & Rochelle B (2/3N); Angel B & Travis N (3S); Ebony M (5/6C); Charlotte K (5/6L); Grace P, Taylor R & Taylah S (5/6K)

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: Tristen F (3/4C)

40 TOKENS: Joel R (1BZ); Stephen B (2L); Deacon M (3S); Kayla B, Koebi G, Lachlan H, Ethan H, Harry P & Tegan H (3/4C); Katie B, Connor E & Campbell G (4H)

60 TOKENS: Dana A (2L); Mackenzie K (2/3N); Annabell a, Alice F, Keira H, Taya J, Chelsea-Jayde M, Travis N & Caitlin O (3S); Asha N (3/4C); Maverick e, Amber S & Axton F (4H); Ebony M & Ebony B (5/6C); Serenity P, Jade H & Mitchell W (5/6L)

80 TOKENS: Izabel B (1BZ); Mia W & Eva Z (4H)

Behaviour Awards

RELATIONSHIPS: Sienna G (PJ), Amelie L (1B) & Miriam J (4H)
LEARNING: Cooper M (PC), Ebony W (1BZ), Cooper W (1L), Wade G (2G), Kyiah P (2L), Angel B (3S), Joseph G (5/6C) & Mitchell W (5/6L)
RESPECT & RELATIONSHIP: Isabella Mahoney (5/6K)
ALL VALUES: Brodie F (4/5W)

Put some crunch in your lunch

Starting Monday 15 August our Tuckshop will be providing a healthy lunch combo. Consisting of a Wrap and a Muffin using fresh salad and produce from the school eco garden. Please support our efforts to encourage our children to eat healthy whole foods.

Important Details:

• Only $6.
• Must be pre-ordered and paid for by Thursday 11 August.
• Please pay in cash at the tuckshop or place your order and pay using the online canteen system.
• No ordinary tuckshop menu on Monday.
• All orders must be collected from the tuckshop.

Tortilla Wrap containing;

Beef Mince (made with onion, garlic, herbs, tomato passata with NO sugar, and hidden zucchini) combined with cheese, lettuce, carrots and cucumber.

Banana Muffin containing;

Banana, apple, milk, eggs, oil, self-raising flour and almond meal.

LEM Phonics

The children are busy learning the LEM Phonics, investigating words and improving their spelling, reading and writing skills.

This week and next week they will be starting the Multiple Phonograms.

The little numbers above the phonograms show which sound is being made.

Week 4

Multiple Phonograms focus:

ui (fruity nuisance) ea (eat bread with steak) ar (are you warm?)

Reading & Spelling Rule 6: 'a' usually says its third sound when followed by two consonants.

Try this activity!

Write numbers above the phonograms for ea. Remember: the ea sounds are (eat bread with steak)

peach head bread break beak steak leaf feather seat

Week 5

Multiple Phonograms focus:

ch (children from the school chef)
oa (boat)
ed (roasted fried or mashed)

Reading & Spelling Rulle 7: 'a' usually says its fourth sound when followed by 'll' and 'lk' and occasionally 'ld'.

Try this activity!

Put the ch words into the correct column.

Chute - church - chin - chemist - Christmas - chimney - chandelier - echo - machine

LEMs Phonics – ANSWERS

peach head bread break beak steak leaf feather seat

Book Week Celebrations

Traditionally, as part of our Book Week celebrations, we have a Dress Up day. The theme for this year's Book Week is 'Australia! Story Country'. Your Dress Up theme can be a favourite book character or something innovative based on the Book Week theme.

When: Thursday August 25
What: Dress Up and celebrate Book Week.

Classes assemble on the oval or in the hall (depending on the weather) at 9.00am. Everyone has a chance to appreciate the costumes and take photographs. Dress Up and join in the fun!!

STRING NEWS

Congratulations String Ensemble on your excellent performance and 2nd placing at the recent Gympie Eisteddfod. Our Monday lessons (home practice) will continue as normal but String Ensemble rehearsals will begin again on Monday 22nd August 8.00am (Week 7) after two weeks break. Keep up the great work string players.

Ms Luke

School Photos

Our School Photos date has been changed due to the Gympie District Athletics Carnival.

The new date is Monday 29 August 2016.

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

• All online orders should be placed on or before our day of photography.
• The online code above may also be used to order sports and other group photos.
• There is no charge for the whole Year 6 photo as it is part of the graduation package.
• Please use a separate envelope for each child (extras can be collected from the office).
• Children need to be in their school uniform (green shirts) on this day.

Touch Footy

Our new Jones Hill State School Touch Footy team is now fourteen players strong. Players had a training session at school before playing Chatsworth SS at Albert Park. They played a fantastic game but unfortunately lost 2-4. Coach Nat Bates is very happy with the team's progress.

Net Set Go

On Sunday 24 July, sixteen young netballers from Gympie travelled to Brisbane to participate in a NetSetGo demonstration on court at 3/4 time of the Queensland Firebirds vs Southern Steel ANZ Championship Semi-Final. Four of the children were students from Jones Hill State School; Dakota F, Dylan F, Caden F and Zarlia B. The children got to watch the game and then show their netball skills on court in front of over 3000 netball fans.

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

FATHER'S DAY RAFFLE

Once again we will be sending a small booklet of raffle tickets home for each family to sell. Raffle tickets will be sent out to the eldest in each family. We are in the process of finalising prizes so keep an eye out for them.

Tickets are $1 and will be drawn at parade on Friday 2nd September. Please ensure your tickets and money are returned to the office by Thursday 1st September.

FATHER'S DAY STALL

Our Father's day stall will be held on Thursday 1st September. All classes will be given the opportunity to visit the stall to purchase something. Items will range from 50cents to $8.00

If you're a crafty person and wish to make something for our stall you are more than welcome. All donations accepted.

We require some helpers for the stall. All you need to do is be able to assist the children with their selections. If this sounds like you, even for just an hour, please leave your name at the office or contact Sasha on 0409 429 242.

BUNNINGS BBQ

Our next BBQ is on Saturday 3rd September. We require a couple of volunteers to assist with cooking and selling sausages as there are still a few holes in our roster. Shifts are just 2 hours ( 8am - 10am - 1 person required, 12pm - 2-pm - 3 people required, 2.00pm - 4.00pm - 2 people required) If you are able to help out or would like to know more about it, please leave your name at the office or contact Sasha on 0409 429 242.

SCHOOL FETE

To read our latest Fete Newsletter please click on the link below

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 farmer's market. If you or anyone you know would be interested please contact Carmel on 0418 810 850 or email pandcjonehllss.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 jande753@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
Barbecues Galore Gympie
Gympie Family Dental

Support Sponsors

All About Eyes
Aussie World
Australia Zoo
Autobarn
Bella Casa
Coles Gympie
Florist of Distinction
Gympie Carpet Court
Gympie Packaging
Gympie Regional Realty
Heaven Leigh Cupcakes
Hoopers Sound Centre
Inspirations Paint Gympie
Malouf Pharmacies
Nestle Australia
Pacific Hyundai/Honda/Mitsubishi
Redbacks Baseball
RACV Resort at Noosa
Sauers Produce & Garden Centre
SAW Kitchens & Cabinetry
Southern Cross Detailing
The Gympie Jungle
Tyrepower Gympie
Underwater World

Swimming qualifications 26 September

I recommend this teaching swimming course for all our swimming Teacher Aides and mothers who assist with our swimming program. It is open to all school sport volunteers, is a recognised qualification and is offered free once a year in our area through the GAQAP. The venue is at the Sunshine Coast and interested people may choose to travel together. Please contact Mr McEnery for more information.

Please click on the link above for further details.

Regards, Phil McEnery HPE

Relay for Life

Sausage Sizzle

We will be holding a sausage sizzle this Saturday at a Garage Sale being held at 7 Spring Road between 7am and 1pm. We will be selling Bacon and Egg Muffins, Sausages on bread and Drinks. Please call in if you are nearby.

Jonesy's 5 Cent Challenge

The Jonesy 5 cent Class Challenge is under way. All money raised will be donated to the Queensland Cancer Council. Which class will win the trophy this year? Currently PJ have a very slim lead.

Healthy Lunch Box Tips

If unable to read the above flier please click on the link below.

Camp Australia News

This week at Camp Australia Before and After School Care we focused on Japan. The children learned a little about their culture, how to count to 10, say hello and also write their names in Japanese, we decorated fans, made ninjas and made carp kites, which the children enjoyed as they loved flying them outside. The children also enjoyed working together as a group to create this large building, a rocket ship, house and ferris wheel using straw and connectors. Other activities we have done this week are play soccer, touch, outside play, imaginative game play, home corner, lego, and helicopter to name a few.

Please click on the link above for our latest newsletter.
Kind Regards, Vesna Cvetkovic
Coordinator - Jones Hill

For Sale

Budgies – Male (Blue), Female (Green). 6 month old, large cage bought from Petstock - $100 ono Please phone Tania on 0457 811 843

Cricket

Gympie Cricket T20 Blast Gala Day –

When: 12.30pm – 3.30pm Saturday 13 August
What: Try T20 blast format. Meet Brisbane HEAT and Queensland FIRE players
Where: Gympie Junior Cricket Grounds – One Mile Oval, Brisbane Road, Gympie
Cost: FREE
Contact: Ian Manly (Gympie Regional Cricket Association) 0411 867 770; Paul Trace (QLD Cricket) 0409 476 329; pault@qldcricket.com.au or Wayne Tatnell 0438 610 333

Find out more at:

MILO T20 Blast gives girls and boys the opportunity to play fun games of cricket in an active and social setting.

• For kids aged 7-12
• For kids who have basic cricket skills
• All games last up to 90 minutes
• Fun and safe environment
• All equipment supplied, including a soft ball
• Delivered by accredited coaches
• 8 week program
• Exciting atmosphere complete with music and dancing just like the KFC T20 Big Bash League
• Everyone gets a chance to bat, bowl and field
• Games are played at one venue
• Girls only teams, as well as mixed teams are available inclusive of children with a disability
• Kids receive a BONUS player pack upon registration