23 August 2016

Newsletter Articles

Leadership Team Report

Hi Everyone,

QParents

I am pleased to inform you that our school will be providing parents with access to a new, convenient, online parent portal called QParents.

The QParents web and mobile application provides an easier way for you to interact with our school. Parents will have secure, online access to their child's student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.

QParents allows parents to connect instantly with our school to access and manage their child's student information, including:

• Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence
• Behaviour information
• Academic report cards
• Class timetables
• Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online
• Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address
• Enrolment details

QParents will assist both staff and parents in sharing and responding to information in an efficient and effective way.

It won't replace the traditional ways you communicate with our school, but it will provide another way to communicate with us!

The benefits of QParents

Convenience and time savings for parents

• Parents can view or update their child's details without having to contact the school.
• Secure 24/7 online access.
• Available anytime, anywhere — access QParents on your smart phone, tablet or computer.

Greater transparency of information

• Improves accountability between parents and schools by providing parents with timely access to their child's information online.
• Allows parents to engage more deeply in their child's schooling.

Improved administration efficiencies for schools

• Allows schools to streamline their administrative processes and cut down on printing.

What do you need to do to get started?

On Wednesday 23rd August we will be sending out letters inviting one parent or guardian for each student to become a QParents Account Owner (QPAO). The QPAO will be able to register for QParents to access and manage the student's information online. A student's QPAO will be able to view the student's information and submit requests to update some of the student's details.

The QPAO will also be able to invite other people (such as another parent or family member), to view the student's information. Once invited, these people can register for QParents as "delegated viewers". A delegated viewer can see the student's details, but cannot make updates.

When you receive your invitation email or letter, simply follow the instructions to register your QParents account. The process should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Invitations sent by email will only ever come from no.reply@qparents.qld.edu.au. You will not be invited to register from any other email address or organisation.

If you do no not want to register you can just ignore the invitation and your child's student information will not be available to anyone through QParents.

Please click the link below to watch an introductory video for QParents.

GYMPIE AND DISTRICT ATHLETICS SPORTS CARNIVAL

The Gympie and District Athletics Sports Carnival was held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 August at Albert Park. This is the first year that they combined the primary and secondary carnival. Both days ran exceptionally smooth and we are extremely happy to announce that Jones Hill School placed first overall in the Gympie Primary Schools Competition. Student athletes from our school not only performed to the best of their ability but their behaviour and sportsmanship was outstanding. Congratulations to all the students involved and thank you to Nat Bates for the supervision and great organisation of our students. Jones Hill School is very proud of you all.

DISCOVER DAIRY COMPITITION

Year 3/4C recently entered the Discover Dairy Competition. The class worked hard and together created a picture book for their entry. While creating their book the students enjoyed learning the importance of teaming calcium-rich dairy with exercise and safe sunshine for positive bone health. Over 100+ primary classrooms across Australia participated. We are happy to announce that year 3/4C were successful and came away with the Bronze award.

PREP 2017

Do you know someone who is looking at enrolling their children at Jones Hill School for Prep in 2017? Please ask them to contact our office staff to add their name to our enrolment list.

We have finalised dates for our transition program. Please click on the link below to see full details.

LOST PROPERTY

We have a large amount of lost property including lunch boxes, water bottles and jumpers. All lost property will be on display outside our hall on the oval side from tomorrow until Friday. Any items remaining after parade on Friday August 26 will be sent to a local charity shop.

Please name all of your children's belongings; it is very difficult to return items which have not been named.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

Events Calendar

Parade Awards

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday 26 August at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (1L) - Ruby A; (4/5W) - Brayden L
40 TOKENS: (1L) - Lincoln G, Rafferty K, Cooper W, Ruby A & Isabella P; (3/4C) – Ava T; (4/5W) - Grace P; (5/6L) – Jack B & Emily S
60 TOKENS: (1L) - Scarlett H; (4H) – Cooper L & Mackenzie W; (5/6C) – Flynn O, Jordan B, Alyssa W, Breanna T, Emily C & Caitlyn A; (5/6L) – Lara D, Will R, Eva T, Hannah W & Kobe L
80 TOKENS: (4H) – Haden J & Isabelle W
100 TOKENS: (4H) – Mia W

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: Lilly L (PC); Naite G (1B); Jed C (1BZ); Liza J (2G); Levi H (2L); Lachlan H (3/4C); Leroy S (4H) & Flynn O (5/6C)
RESPECT: Lachlan W (PJ)
ALL VALUES: Logan Q (5/6L)

Wide Bay Athletics Trials

The Wide Bay 10 to 12 years Athletics Trials were scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday August 24 in Kingaroy. However the trials have been postponed until Thursday, August 25 with the same program and times being run.

The bus will leave Albert Park (from behind the Main Grandstand) at 6:30am. Please ensure all students catching the bus are at Albert Park by 6:15am.

Phil McEnery HPE

LEM Phonics

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

In week 7 and 8 children will be learning the following phonograms and rules.

Week 7

Try this activity!

The syllable breaks in these words are incorrect. Have a go at correcting them. Do you know the rules for why they are incorrect?

be•etroot, sha•ckle, roc•ket, bu•ckle, ag•ree, sh•ark

Week 8

First sound of 'ow' and 'ou' – use 'ow' when

1. at the end of a syllable
2. followed by 'n' alone
3. followed by 'l' alone

All other words use 'ou'

Try this activity!

Choose the correct ow or ou for these words. Which rule applies to the word?

cl ___ d br ___ n s ___ nd sh ___ t h ___ l gr ___ nd

LEMs Phonics – ANSWERS

be•etroot, sha•ckle, roc•ket, bu•ckle, ag•ree, sh•ark

cloud, brown, sound, shout, howl, ground

Bangers & Math Night

The Gympie Mathematics Alliance (Gympie West, Gympie Central, Gympie South, One Mile, Two Mile, Jones Hill and Gympie State High Schools) held the first Bangers and Math night on Tuesday. Over 270 people enjoyed a sausage sizzle, jumping castles and a family mathematics session. Research shows that the more actively interested in their child's education a parent is, the higher the educational outcome for that child will be and it was great to see so many mums, dads and grandparents there supporting their children's learning.

The session was presented by Rob Proffit-White, a renowned expert in the teaching of mathematics. Rob spoke about how numeracy is taught and gave parents lots of helpful hints and tips to assist their children feel confident in mathematics. Every family took home a gift bag with games, counters and dice to play at home.

Thank you to all of our families who went along. If you couldn't get there this time, there will be another Bangers and Math night held in Term 4. More details will come out closer to the time.

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!!

Playgroup

Playgroup this Thursday will start the day by participating in book week celebrations on the oval. Please join in by dressing as your favourite book character.

Talent Quest Finals

The "Jones Hill Students have Talent" Finals will be held on Tuesday 30 August at 11am in our School Hall. Performances will include dancing, singing and drumming. All students and parents are invited to attend the finals and support our performers. A gold coin donation will be collected with funds being raised for our student Relay for Life Team.

Relay for Life

Jonesy's 5 Cent Challenge

Only 6 Days to go. It is very close only $2.85 between first place and third place. Which class will win the trophy? Last coins will be collected August 31 and the winners will be announced on parade September 2.

School Photos

School photos are next Monday August 29.

To place your order visit www.advancedlife.com.au 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) if you are paying with cash.
• Children need to be in their full school uniform (green shirts and black shorts/skirts/skorts) on this day.

Premier's Reading Challenge 2016

The Premier's Reading challenge finishes this Friday. Please return all signed sheets to Mrs Seed.

Monday Tuckshop

Remember to order early for your Monday Healthy Combo Lunch. Only $6 and you get a Spinach Quiche & Banana Muffin. Orders must be placed on or before Thursday by using the online ordering system or by sending a paper bag and money to the tuckshop. Order forms will be sent home with students today. Please note there is no other tuckshop on Mondays.

Dental Van

The Dental Van will be at the school tomorrow. All families should have received a form to fill out. Please return all forms to the office by Friday 26 August. If you did not receive a form please see our office staff to collect one.

P&C News

FATHER'S DAY RAFFLE

Raffle tickets have been sent home to all families. Tickets are $1 and will be drawn at parade on Friday 2nd September. Please ensure all tickets (sold or unsold) and money are returned to the office by Thursday 1st September.

Prizes:

1st – Nutrimetics Pamper Pack
2nd – Dart Board
3rd - $50 Bunnings Voucher
4th – Snack Pack

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.

SCHOOL FETE

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 pandcjonehillss@eq.edu.au

For full details on our Fete rides and to print the order form for tickets please click on the links above.

Muster News

PreMuster Party in Mary Street Wednesday 24 August

• Late Night Boutique Shopping and Cafes will be open.
• Entertainment at Centre Stage from 12pm to 9pm
• Gusto 12pm to 2.30pm
• Busking Comp. 2.45pm to 4.15pm.
• Big Muster Acts 4.30pm to 7.15pm
• Live Entertainment 7.15pm to 9pm
• Horse and Cart Rides from 5pm
• Growers Markets from 4pm
• Street theatre/entertainment
• Winery Trail from 5pm
• Traders with window/footpath themes
• Come down in your best dressed Muster gear
• 40 trees will be dressed in a muster theme.

It will be a great day and evening event!

Touch Football

The Jones Hill Touch Football team are working well and had a fantastic game last week. The team worked together resulting in a 6 to 5 win against One Mile. Congratulations to all team members.

Camp Australia News

During Outside Hours School Care this week we had a circus theme. The children participated in making circus tents, clown faces and practiced juggling with ping pong balls which they enjoyed.  The children have also been practicing throwing and catching small balls which helps with their hand eye coordination. The children worked collaboratively together to paint a couple of boxes in recycled craft to represent clown cars, which they have used in team races, as well as some added fun indoors and outdoors this week. Physical activities are always popular and the children played a lot of cricket, all taking turns with batting and bowling. Soccer and touch football are also popular group sports activities we do each week.

It has been asked what we have on offer for afternoon tea. Each day we have a selection of fruit and vegetables. Camp Australia this term started a Healthy Eating Program. We have been testing out some of the recipes in the cookbook. Some items we have had this term are damper, peach upside down cake, spaghetti scrolls, Anzac biscuits, apple chips, banana bread and health slice. We still have many more recipes to test.

Kind Regards, Vesna Cvetkovic
Coordinator - Jones Hill

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

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Brown Macaulay & Warren Chartered Accountants
Jones Hill Store
Southside Little Smiles
Barbeques Galore Gympie
Tony Stephens Refrigeration

Support Sponsors

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.