18 October 2016

Newsletter Articles

Leadership Team Report

Hi Everyone,

WOW!

Every now and again in the school things will happen that just show what an amazing community we have. Superlatives can often be over used, however I would like to say that the Fete on Friday night was fantastic!

A very dedicated P&C spent countless hours planning, organising and running what I would say was the most successful school fete I have been involved in.

School staff spent time making sure their class stalls and activities were well organised and successful for the students. They were supported by great parent support, whether it be in donations or time to help.

From the opening of the fete by Amber Lawrence, who performed for free, to Cody and Luke from House Rules giving their time in such a great fashion, the whole night was a great family friendly outing.

It has been lovely to see all the positive comments and support we have received about the night. I think it is fair to declare that Jones Hill's first fete in 14 years was a huge success.

I was pleased I was able to help iron out the bugs in the Big Splash as everyone that threw a ball managed to drench me! I think the innovative award goes to Mrs Grogan who wore a rain coat and had an umbrella!

On behalf of the staff, Thank you to our P&C and fabulous community for all your effort and work in showing just what a great community we have.

GOLD RUSH

It was wonderful to see the spirit of our school being represented so well in the annual Gold Rush Festival Parade. Our djembe drummers did a fantastic job of keeping the rhythm going the whole parade, and our student helpers handed out treats and information about our school to the children in the crowd. As usual, all our students made us exceptionally proud.

Thank you parents once again for your amazing support in getting your children to the parade. Thanks also to the following parents and staff for their support in getting the truck decorated and participating in the parade; Natalie Hanson, Carmel Window, Kirsty Delisser, Alana Falk, Helen Grogan, Tammy Pengelly, Sue Walker and an extra special thank you to Bruce Window for driving the truck for us.

Holt Bolt Kids

REGISTER NOW!

Holt Bolt Kids is coming to Jones Hill School from 9am -12pm on October 25, 2016!! This program is a fun, social and unique concept which encourages and promotes physical activity in children. It aims to give Primary School Students the opportunity to take part in an all new obstacle racing concept, in a safe and supervised environment. Through physical activity, Holt Bolt Kids develops skills required for social interaction, problem solving, spacial awareness and balance. The cost is $10 per child. You must go online to register and pay. We are not taking payments through the office.

Each class will be given their own time slot on the day. Click on the link to watch the video for more details:

Jones Hill SS has its own sign up portal on the link below now. So join up your kids now for an amazing challenge.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

Events Calendar

Parade Awards

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday 21 October at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (2/3N) – Theo C; (5/6C) – Tilly C; (5/6K) – Jet R & (5/6L) – Riley S

40 TOKENS: (PJ) – Ronan B, Seth G, Alli L, Abbie R, Linkin S, Cooper S, Mia T, Belle W, Lachlan W, Ashton Y, Jazmyn H & Lealani F; (2G) – Rylan S & (3/4C) – Izak P.

60 TOKENS: (PJ) – Rani C, Hayden C, Ben D, Cameron D, Jai D, James H, Caleb H, Archie W & Riley W; (1L) – Ruby A; (2G) – Bradley C, Kaden E, Aleisha G, Harry M & Charlie C; (2L) – Eli R; (2/3N) – Hannah P & Ellie L; (3/4C) – Maia S; (4H) – Miriam J; (5/6C) – Joseph G; (5/6K) – Mackenzie K, Olivia M & Grace P.

80 TOKENS: (2G) – Zarlia B, Tahni R & Fred H; (2L) – Tahleah B, Mahli L & Kyiah P; (2/3N) – Kasja L; (3S) – Lily B, Cody F, Alex M & Kaleigh M; (4H) – Campbell G, Lucas M & Kyan M; (5/6C) – Emily C, Breanna T, Britney F & Flynn O; (5/6L) – Kira S.

100 TOKENS: (1BZ) – Izabel B & Lainey L; (3S) – Savanna C; (4H) – Aidan R & Amber S.

Behaviour Level Awards

RELATIONSHIPS: (PJ) - Ruby-Rose M & (4/5W) – William M
RESPECT: (1L) – Rafferty K; (4H) - Darcy H & (5/6C) – Lilly S
LEARNING: (1B) – Harrison S; (2L) – Eli R; (2/3N) – Theo C; (3S) – Chelsea-Jayde M; (3/4C) – Ethan L; (5/6L) – Daniel H & (5/6K) – Joshua L
ALL AREAS: (1BZ) – Ella O

Awards Evening

The Jones Hill Awards Evening will be held on the evening of Thursday December 1 at 7pm in the hall.

If you would like to donate a prize for any of the awards please complete the form at the end of the newsletter and return to school by Friday 6 November.

Please also indicate whether you are presenting your award. You will be contacted to confirm what category you will be donating for and advise you who the recipient of the award is. Awards in the past have included books, pens, trophies, gift vouchers etc.

The categories we are seeking prizes for are:

• Sportsperson of the Year
• Good Sport Award
• Instrumental Music (Strings)
• Music
• Academic student of the year - years 1 to 4
• Most Improved Student - years 1 to 5
• LOTE award

Contact: our office staff on 54890555 for any queries or email admin@jonehillss.eq.edu.au

P&C News

I would like to thank all of our very hard working fete committee for their help in organising this event. Without your help it would not have been possible.

Thank you to the teaching staff for getting on board and supporting the P&C in hosting a fete.

Thanks to all of the wonderful people who took on stalls, some last minute, to help set up and run the stall during the fete.

To all the people and businesses that loaned us gazebos, tables, chairs etc. when we need them, thank you.

A big thank you to the people who helped in the canteen either with the prep work during the day or serving during the event. Special mention to Judy Whittaker, her husband John and Duncan Head who took on and ran the canteen on behalf of the P&C.

To Charlie and Annette Horn from Gympie Cooloola Foods who loaned us their cooking equipment and also stayed and cooked for the entire night. Their help was so greatly appreciated.

To anyone who has helped in the any way that was needed to make this event possible I would like to thank you.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made the night the huge success that it was.

Lastly to my family I would like to thank them for being so patient in the lead up to the fete.

THANK YOU
Carmel Window
P&C President.

GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale this Saturday from 7am to 1pm in the school hall. If people have any goods to donate please drop them to the hall Friday afternoon. Anything not sold will be donated to charity after sale. If people want to take back anything that hasn't sold they must be there at 1pm Saturday. Larger items can be on consignment with a donation to the school from the sale of the item.

If anyone is able to help on Saturday please leave name at office or contact me 0418810850.

Gympie Cancer Support Group

Cancer Council Queensland is delighted to offer a morning tea so that people living with cancer can connect with others in a similar situation. If you are living with a cancer diagnosis or caring for someone with cancer you are very welcome to join us.

Tuesday, November 8, 10am to 12pm at Yah'Ning Place, Shop 2/107 Mary Street, Gympie. R.S.V.P. Friday November 4. Light refreshments provided. Please indicate if you have any dietary requirements. Email: Maroochydore@cancerqld.ore.au Phone:

Fete Sponsors

Following is a list of the wonderful local businesses who have kindly offered their support for our School Fete. Please support these businesses in return for their generous support of our school.

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Brown Macaulay & Warren Chartered Accountants
Mary Valley Adventure Trails
Jones Hill Store
Southside Little Smiles
Barbeques Galore Gympie
Gympie Family Dental
Tony Stephens Refrigeration
Ag Solutions

Support Sponsors