30 May 2017

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

Well done to all our students who attended the Disco on Friday night and had a great time.

Thank you to all of the parent helpers who assisted on the night. It was a great turn out!

Also, I would like to thank our staff who attended to support the students and P&C.

Last week a brief survey was sent home regarding part of our school uniform policy. This is your chance to have a say in the colour of the jacket and pants. Please send back your completed forms to the office by next Monday, June 5.

Results will be used to inform discussions around the uniform policy.

Road safety remains a high priority as always. Recently we have again seen parents parking on the yellow lines when dropping off and picking up children. We ask that you adhere to the road rules and do not park in the yellow line marked areas.

Last week we had a LEM Phonic facilitator visit each classroom to see how we are going with our implementation of the program.

I am pleased to say that the feedback was outstanding! Our teachers and teacher aides are doing a wonderful job, so much so he has asked to send staff from other schools to watch our lessons.

Kind Regards,

James Watt and Helen Grogan

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday June 2 at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (2A) – Cody B, Lincoln G; (2S) – Seth B, Taylah B; (2/3L) – Flynn A, Lani M; (3G) – Ella S & (4Z) – Zavia V; (3/4C) – Tom F, Caden F; (4/5W) – Oliviah W, Abbie W; (5M) – Lachlan H; (6G) – Tayla B

40 TOKENS: (PC) – Milla E, Letisha J, Ziggy W, Asha O; (PR) – Ethan A, Linkin M, Tate C, Zander M; (1B) – Sienna G, James H, Mia J, Luca S; (1Z) – Tylor T, Lachlan W; (2A) – Sienna C, Harrison S, Seth Z; (2S) – Manny C, Scarlett H, Brock S, Cooper W; (2/3L) – Dakota F, Eli R, Tyler R, Chayse S; (3G) – Catherine D, Ryan J, Harry M, Scarlet P, Kaitlyn W, Mackenzie K, Tahni R; (4Z) – Marcus T; (6G) – Ava M, Jade H & Kaitlyn V

60 TOKENS: (2S) – Ebony W; (3/4C) – Amelia B & Georgia J

Behaviour Awards

RESPECT: (5M) – Lachlan H

LEARNING: (PC) – Letisha J; (PM) – Emily B; (PR) – Tate C; (1B) – Coal D; (1Z) – Charlize C; (2A) – Harry W; (2S) – Willoe B; (2/3L) – Aden Y; (4Z) – Clay W; (4/5W) – Declan C; (6G) – Ashlyn S, Lilly W

ALL VALUES: (3G) – Kaden E

Behaviour Level Awards

SILVER: (5/6N) – Mackenzie W

GOLD: (2A) – Lola R & Eli H & (5/6N) – Mark C

SWPBS

Last week, Prep R focused on safety in the playground, discussing both unsafe and safe behaviours. The students then role-played safe playground behaviours, including:

• Using the playground and equipment safely and correctly
• Waiting for their turn to use the equipment
• Keeping their hands and feet to themselves
• Sharing and taking turns
• Walking on verandahs and cement pathways
• Wearing a hat and playing in shaded areas

This week, Prep R focused on expected behaviours for the toilets. The students discussed expected behaviours then, wrote and illustrated a sentence. Expected behaviours include:

• Walking to the toilet with a partner
• Closing the door
• Flushing the toilet
• Washing our hands with soap and water
• Waiting quietly and patiently for our partner
• Walking back to the playground with our partner

LEMS PHONICS

This week our rule is 14. Use ‘ck’ for the /k/ sound at the end of a syllable if preceded by a single vowel saying its first sound. Here are some words that fit this rule – back, track, shack, quack, sock. To help students in the lower school we call ‘ck’, two-letter ‘k’.

Next week our rule will be 15. Use ‘k’ for the /k/ sound if preceded by a single vowel saying its second sound. E.g. take, lake, bake, like, bike.

The LEM committee will be offering a second catch-up worshop to all interested parents and carers who couldn’t make it last time. This session will be on Friday 2nd June from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. in the library and will mainly deal with the multiple phonograms. Child minding is available so please join us if you can spare the time.

School Photos

Our School Photos will be taken on Thursday June 8. Please make sure you send your child in full school uniform (green school shirt, black shorts). Students will be photographed in class photos throughout the day. Family photos are not available. Please note that the incorrect code for online ordering was in last week’s newsletter, the correct code is; (FWQ 37K K51).

• Envelopes for ordering have been sent home
• Please use a separate envelope for each child

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 with payment by June 5.

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 below 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.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

• The Premier’s Reading Challenge has started and finishes the 25th August.
• 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.
• If you lose the Reading Record sheet or did not receive one, just ask at the office.
• 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

BUILDING FUND DONATION

Our School Building Fund will remain open as it provides an avenue where you (and your family, neighbours, etc) can make a tax deductible contribution to assist the P and C to continue with improvements and maintenance of our school buildings. Any donation over $2 is tax deductible and every cent is put back into the school. If you would like to make a contribution please collect a form from the office for details, download it from our school newsletter or speak to Louise or Jaime for help.

Please click on the link below to download our Building Fund Form

BAKERS DELIGHT

If you are making purchases at Bakers Delight, please mention our school name and we will have points awarded to our school. No need to present a tag or a card. Just mention that you are from Jones Hill State School and the friendly staff will know what to do. Bakers Delight is opposite Coles Supermarket in Goldfields Plaza.

HEALTHY CRUNCH LUNCH

All families will have received a new Monday “Crunch in the Lunch” menu. Extra copies are available from our School office or you can download one by clicking the link below.

Please remember to have all orders and payment to the tuckshop or completed online before 9am.

NAIDOC WEEK

Please click on the link below to see the 2017 event program for Gympie NAIDOC week celebrations. For more information please contact Aunty Lillian Burke, President of CASI on 0403 050 407 or Email Sean Connelly to book a stall at the Family Fun Day sconnelly@unitedsynergies.com.au.

TENNIS NEWS

Gympie Primary School Challenge Years 1 to 6

Tennis Gympie will be holding a Primary School Challenge at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Road on Thursday 1st June from 3.30pm to 5.30pm

The cost is $10 per player, $15 for 2 players from the same family or $20 for 3 or more players from the same family including a free sausage sizzle. The challenges will be based on our Hot Shots Tennis in Schools programs and Holiday Fun Tournament events and all players will be placed into groups of appropriate skill levels (eg Red, Orange and Green Ball Levels).

Heaps of fun and prizes and a chance to represent your school.

Note: Players from the winning school must play a minimum of 4 challenges to be eligible for a medallion.

GOLF NEWS

Gunabul Homestead Par 3 Golf Course (9 Power Road, Gympie) is having a Come 'N' Try Golf Day for adults and juniors on Sunday 28th May 2017 from 2pm to 4pm. It's a free event and there will be a free sausage sizzle on the day. All juniors who attend the event will receive a free Junior Golf Membership.

GYMPIE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

2018 Enrolment

Please find links below regarding enrolling at Gympie State High School for Year 7, 2018.

Highlights

Thank you to the families who have already registered for Gympie Highlights. Gympie High is looking forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6s in Week 5.

All Term 2 Program participants are to meet in Hamilton Hall at 3.30pm on the first afternoon of their program. (Except for Online College of Coding).

If you are still wishing to register, there are still some places available for Term 2 & 3 -

Term 2

• Sports Academy
• GMSOE

Term 3

• Food Tech (3 spaces available)
• Industrial Tech (8 spaces available)
• Arts-Illustration (3 spaces available)

If you would like to register, send details (Student name, year level, school and program of interest) to junior@gympieshs.eq.edu.au or download information below

Showcase

Gympie State High School invites all prospective 2017 parents and students to attend the Junior Secondary Showcase Evening on Tuesday 6th June at 5pm. This is a great opportunity to interact with key teachers, find out about the broad range of subjects on offer and view our outstanding facilities.

James Nash State High School

James Nash State High School is holding an open day on Tuesday 13 June from 5pm – 8pm.

Choral Concert

The Gympie Choral Group invites you to a Sacred Concert. On Sunday June 11 at 2pm in the St Peter’s Anglican Church. Admission is by donation with afternoon tea provided. Palliative Care to benefit.