1 November 2016

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

It is hard to believe that we are nearly half way through the term!

2017 will be here before we know it.

Relay for Life

I would like to congratulate our staff, parents and students who took part in the Relay for Life over the weekend. It is a great donation of their time and fundraising efforts to contribute to a cause that touches us all at some point. The two Jones Hill teams raised over $3 100. While the Gympie total was over $124 000 and climbing at the end of proceedings yesterday. A great effort!

2017 Staff

Planning for the 2017 school year is underway. At this stage we will have some staff transferring to new locations and some new teachers appointed;

Miss Kyte has received a transfer to Maleny State School.
Mr Littler will take a position at Nambour State College next year.
Mrs Hooklyn has received a transfer to Pormpuraaw State School.
Mrs Mansfield will be on maternity leave for 2017.

Teachers who will join us in 2017;

Mrs Renee Ryan – Transfer from Wide Bay
Mrs Sandie Gills – new appointment
Mrs Emma Millers – transfer from Emerald

Student Resource Scheme (SRS)

Information will be coming home this week explaining the change to the Resource Scheme for 2017.

The benefit of this scheme is the bulk buying advantage and students having all the right materials to maximise their learning. Items will be replaced as needed. The booklist cost has been estimated to be between $130 - $200. The SRS fee will be lower than this amount.

Payment options will be available. If you choose not to participate, you can collect a booklist from the office and you will need to provide your child with all the books and stationery on the list, as well as any replacements for lost or damaged equipment throughout the year.

If you have any questions regarding the SRS please contact the office.

Same Day Absence Notification

The safety and wellbeing of students are the highest priorities for our school. Parents need to know if their child hasn't turned up for school, and schools need to know when and why a child is absent.

As of next week we will notify parents on the same day that any student is absent from school without explanation via a SMS text. Parent/s will receive an SMS text based on the mobile number that they have provided the school.

It is very important that your details are up to date and correct in our OneSchool system so that you are able to be notified. Please call the office on 5489 0555 if you would like to update or check you details.

If your child will be absent from school please notify us using one of the following options:

• Q Parents
• Leave a message on our absence line 5489 0566
• Phone our office on 5489 0555
• Or send a signed written note from the parent with a sibling

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday 4 November at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS:

(PJ) – Tyler R; (2G) - Liza J; & (2L) – Flynn A;

40 TOKENS

(1L) – Harmony F, Alex B & Cort W; (2/3N) – Tom F

60 TOKENS:

(PJ) – Jazmyn H, Isaac Y; (1B) – Asha W & Amelie L; (1L) – Rhianna M, Cooper W, Madelyn T & Vada V; (2L) – Layna C, Cooper H & Lani M; (2/3N) – Luke R, Carter A & Georgia J; (3S) – Zavia V; (5/6C) – Ebony B

80 TOKENS:

(PJ) – Rani C, Jai D & Madison K; (1BZ) – Zeke M; (2/3N) – Rochelle B & Hannah P; (3S) – Lincoln S & Clay W; (5/6C) – Kimberly C, Alyssa W, Mason D, Lilly S & Caitlyn A & (5/6L) – Lara D, Shanae K, Will R, Eva T, Lilly W, Tashma A & Daniel H.

100 TOKENS:

(1B) – Isla H, Brock S & Chloe O & Jack H; (1L) – Eli H; (2G) – Scarlet P & Jayden R; (2L) – Dana A & Amelia B & (3S) – Annabell A & Caitlin O.

Behaviour Level Awards

RELATIONSHIPS: (5/6C) – Oliver S
RESPECT: (2/3N) – Mia W
LEARNING: (PJ) – Riley W; (PC) – Maliki V; (1B) – Naite G; (1BZ) – Cooper M; (1L) – Aurora W; (2G) - Rylan S; Tawni P & (5/6K) – Mikayla H
ALL VALUES: (3/4C) – Isabella K

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 and to advise you of the award recipient. 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.

LIBRARY NEWS

BOOK FAIR

Thank you for your continued support of our Book Fairs. This year both Fairs have had lots of books and stationary items that have proved very popular. A percentage of the proceeds can be redeemed by the school to supplement library/school resources.

A big thank you to all staff who were able to assist throughout our Book Fair week, it was greatly appreciated! A special thank you to students, Aliyah M (4/5W), Aurora D, Mackenzie K, Olivia M, Jayden W (5/6K), Emily C, Alyssa W, Brenna T, Ebony B, Riley L (5/6C) for their wonderful support throughout the week as well!

Finally, a huge thank you and congratulations to our Jones Hill students for demonstrating patience, honesty and manners when purchasing Book Fair items. Well done everyone!

BOOK CLUB

There will be one final Book Club for this year. This may be an opportunity to look for some Christmas presents and stocking fillers! If your order is to be a surprise, please write a note, including a contact number, to accompany your order and we will keep the books aside and phone you to pick them up from the library.

Thank you! Annie Walters, Librarian Teacher Aide

STRINGS NEWS

I would like to congratulate all the String students who attended the Regional workshops in Week 2. Well done to all involved: you produced a wonderful concert after much rehearsal, fun and games!

Dates to remember:

Awards Night: Thursday 1st December. ALL string students will be involved in this performance. Meet 6.30 in Music Room, School Uniform
Last rehearsal: Monday 28th November. ALL students to attend, 2nd break in the Music room. This is for final preparation for Awards Night. School instruments will also be returned on this day in readiness for Awards Night performance.

Thank you for you continued support, Judy Luke (Strings)

Thank You

A very big thank you to Roundabout Tours for donating their transport services for reward day in December. Their generous donation has allowed us to keep costs for the day at a minimum.

P&C NEWS

FETE PROFIT

We are thrilled to announce that the profit from our fete is $14 500!

Thank you again to the many different people and businesses that made the fete such a success – staff, students, parents, sponsors, entertainers, market stall holders and volunteers from the community.

P&C DISCO

Friday November 4 – Halloween Theme Dress Up

The P&C is holding a disco in the school hall on Friday November 4, 6pm to 8:30pm. The cost is $5 per student or $10 per family. The disco is only for Jones Hill State School students. It will be supervised by the P&C committee and any parent volunteers. Food and drink will be available for purchase on the night. Prizes for best costume, lucky door and games. All proceeds go to the P&C which supports the school.

**** If any parents are able to assist with supervising or helping in the canteen please contact Sasha on 0409 429 242 or Janessa on 0438 832 973 ****

Fete Raffle Winners

Pizza Over + Bar Fridge - Jodi Cartwright
Jetts Gym Membership - P Shuttleworth
Gympie Pilates & Rehab vouchers - Aimee Suell, Lucas Mason & Karen Foxlee

Purple Multi-Draw Raffle

Marianne Wyllie, Lil Brennan, Laura O'Brien, Zoe, Rebecca Bryant, Gay Lohse, B Crooks, Mackenzie K, Lisa McAulay, Heather Lambert, Janelle, Fay Young, K Seed, Holly Weber, Duncan, Judy Whittaker, Bec Bevan, Dawn Hillcoat, Rebecca Bryant, C Harch, Wendy Moy, Lincoln G & Christie.

Blue Multi-Draw Raffle

Annette Pekar, Jane Boyd, Lilly, Sasha Baxter, Cindy Crooks, Rebecca, Julie Baker, Sonia Blake, Robyn Bowman, Pam Corbet, Talie, J Eley, Alec B, Narelle Steedman, Jim Bougoure, B Window, Sharon Burke, H Seed, S Meehan, K Smith, Louise Ryan, Laura O'Brien & B Crooks.

Money Board Winners

Leonie Sorensen, Linda Dray and Bonita Lahtinen

RIDING FOR DISABLED

Gympie & District Riding for Disabled Assoc. Inc. Open Day

Come join us for morning tea. See displays of riding from 8am and carriage driving from 10am. Pony rides and carriage drives for a gold coin donation.

Saturday November 5 from 8am at the corner of Mary Valley Highway and Lawson Road, Long Flat. For enquiries phone Helen on 5482 2691