14 June 2017

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

As this is our last newsletter for the term, I would like to wish you a safe and happy break and look forward to the start of next term. Thank you to all our parents who have helped with various jobs and tasks throughout the term, from excursions to reading to daily classroom help. You make Jones Hill the positive environment that it is.

Term 3 commences on Monday 10 July.

Non-Uniform Day

This Friday, 16 June we are holding a non-uniform day. Students can dress in blue & white and bring a gold coin donation in support of the Queensland Police and their families. Clothing must be sun-safe and shoes must be closed in.

Prep 2018

We are beginning the 2018 prep enrolment process. So far spots have been filing quickly with 42 students already on the list. If you have a prep aged child for 2018, please contact the school to put them on the list.

Parents who are on the prep list will be contacted for enrolment interviews beginning mid-term 3. Our prep transition program gets into full swing next term with a range of activities, starting with the Pop Up Adventure Play Day on July 20. If you would like a copy of the activities please contact the office.

Holiday Care

In this newsletter you will find a link to a survey on the reintroduction of Holiday Care. We have negotiated with Camp Australia to survey our community on the interest in holiday care. If the survey has a positive response (approximately 18 students) of families who would use the service, they will reintroduce it. If holiday care is of interest to you, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

Report Cards

Report cards will be issued in the last week of term. While parent, teacher meetings are conducted in terms 1 & 3, parents are always welcome to make an appointment to discuss the report cards if needed.

Uniform Survey

Thank you to the parents who responded to the uniform survey on jacket and pants colours. This information will be used to help inform Uniform Policy decisions.

Broncos Challenge

Good luck to our boys who will play in the Broncos Challenge on Thursday. Thank you to Mr Rentz and Darren Burns who have worked with the boys in the lead up.

Sports Days

Students have been taking part in sporting activities for the last few weeks leading up to our annual sports day on Friday 23 June. A big thank you to all our staff who have worked at lunchtimes and throughout the term to prepare students for the events.

Well done to the students who have put in their best efforts all the way through. We are looking forward to Next Friday and a great finish to the term.

A reminder to get in your food orders by this Friday if you are ordering tuckshop for the sports day.

GREEN DAY

This term we will again celebrate Green Day. Green Day is a recognition of students in Years 1 to 6 who have achieved 95% or greater with their attendance and behaviour during the term. The children who did not make the benchmark on this occasion will have the opportunity again next term. They will remain with their class teacher participating in normal learning activities.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday June 16 at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (2S) – Cort W; (2/3L) – Audrey M; (3/4C) – Ella C; (4Z) – Tristen F, Jessica H, (5M) – Lucas M

40 TOKENS: (PC) – Archer S, Savannah B, Breeanna H, Amahni G; (PR) –Sienna S, Amarli T; (1B) – Adelayde Z, Riley W, Tyler R, Ruby-Lee M, Jai D; (1Z) – Charlize C, Lilly L, Sophia P, Finley L, Caleb S, Ruby-Rose M; (2A) – Mustafa A, Zeke M; (2S) – Amelie L, Rhianna M; (2/3L) – Mahli L; (3G) – Zarlia B, Rylan S; (4Z) – Cody F, Regan H, Ava T; (5M) – Kenzie H, Miriam J, Grace P, (5/6N) – Mackenzie W, Mia W, Will R, Izak P, Kyan M, Brydie h, Brodie F, Connor E, Kayla B, Deck R

60 TOKENS: (PR) – Riley J, Zander M; (1B) – Madison K; (1Z) – Ben D; (2S) – Izabel B, Jearvis G, Lainey L, Ella O; (2/3L – Indi A; (3/4C) – Tahleah B; (4/5W) – Taya J

We are currently waiting on an order of our rulers for the 40 tokens award. We are keeping a list of students that have reached this level and have not received their ruler. Once we receive them, they will be allocated to these students. We apologise for an inconvenience.

Behaviour Awards

RESPECT: (1B) – Riley W; (2/3L) Amelya S
RELATIONSHIP: (PM) – Savannah B; (5/6N) – Koby J, Chloe B, Izak P
LEARNING: (PC) – Aubrey A; (PR) – Serene B; (2A) – Ahnika K; (2S) – Amelie L; (3/4C) – Ellie L; (4Z) – Theo C; (4/5W) – Oliviah W; (5M) – Shelby D
ALL VALUES: (1Z) – Ashton Y

Behaviour Level Awards

SILVER: (1Z) – Rieland D, Riley W; (4Z) - Theodore C, Roxy S; (4/5W) – Olivia W, Abbie W
GOLD: (4Z) – Cody F, Regan H

SWPBS

Behaviour Focus

The most important thing we can teach children is self-control. Self-control is what enables us to live in such a complex society. Self-control is the ability to make yourself do things that you may not want to do. Mastery of self-control enables students to achieve their best. Any excuse a student gives for not following expectations comes down to a lack of self-control. There are no other reasons, no one else to blame but your lack of self-control to deal with a situation in the correct manner.

One of our behaviour focuses this week is transitioning between subjects, classes and before and after school.

Expectations are:

• Walk safely between play areas and buildings
• Stay together as a class group when moving around school
• Know correct procedures for transition times e.g. bells, lining up
• Be organised and on time
• Respect bell times and lining up routines
• Move quietly and show respect to other classes
• Show consideration for others when lining up or moving around school

Meeting these expectations helps, keep students stay safe, the classroom run smoothly and makes the most of the students learning time.

LEMS PHONICS

The last fortnight of the term is dedicated to revising the rules and phonograms that we have been very busy learning. The vowel sounds are important for students to master. Here is a quick recap of the letter ‘a’ and its sounds and rules.

PREP 2018

Do you or someone you know have a child who will be attending Prep in 2018? Please contact our administration staff regarding registration. For information about our Prep Transition program please click on the link below.

Gympie State High School 2018 Scholarships

Scholarship applications close on Monday 17th July. Please ensure they are submitted to the main office at Gympie State High School by 3.30pm on this date.

If you would like any further details or if you would like an application, please contact Jodie at Gympie High on 54898333.

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

Chappy’s News

Wow! What a term. Last week marked the arrival of our Solar Lights, so we have been busily working on these. I have had the privilege of working with the students of both 5/6N and 4Z who chose to participate, to complete 12 lights which will be sent to a 3rd world country in the near future.

Queensland Father of the Year nominations are now open. If you would like to nominate a dad in our school community, or even in the wider Cooloola community please come and see me on Thursday’s and Friday’s for more information. Nominations for this close on Friday the 14th of July.

Just a reminder that on Thursday mornings there is a breakfast club for all students who are here at 8am. This breakfast is put on every week with no cost to the students and everyone is welcome.

Hope you have a great week.
Chappy Caitlin

P&C NEWS

SPORTS DAY

The menu and orders forms for sports day lunch have been sent home with every student.

• For ease of catering please pre-order by returning form, with payment before Friday June 16.
• Note: One person per order.
• Sports house food names are just for fun, you may order any items on the menu.

Please click on the link below or see our office staff for extra copies of the menu and order form.

BUILDING FUND DONATION

Tax Deductible Donation - School Building Fund

The end of the financial year is just a few weeks away. Would you consider making a donation to the P&C's School Building Fund? This is a very cost effective way to support the school. The fund is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office and you can claim any donation of $2 or more as a tax deduction. All money donated will go towards improving school buildings or fittings and fixtures in school buildings.

Thank you to the families that generously donated to the building fund in 2016; your donations were used to help air condition the classrooms.

If you would like to know more, please download this form or pick up one from the school office.

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.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Jones Hill School are again entering a year 6 team in the Gympie Relay for Life. Any year 6 students who wish to join our team need to register now as the early bird registration fee of $20 will close soon. Please see Mrs Hurren if you need further details.

KIDS DAY OUT

COSTUME SALE

NETBALL

TENNIS

June/ July School Holiday Junior Tennis Hotshots Fun Tournaments

Gympie Junior Tennis coaches will be conducting 4 Hotshots Fun Tournaments for any junior players from beginner to advanced level. They will be held on Monday 26th June, Wednesday 28th June (1st week), and Monday 3rd July and Wednesday 5th July (2nd week) at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Rd.

All children that attend school coaching and hot shots programs are suited to these events. Great prizes and a lucky player prize drawn at each tournament.

Members and non-members welcome.

The tournaments will run from 8.30am until 12.30pm and cost will be $25.00 per player for 1 event, $45 per player for 2 events, $60 per player for 3 events and $70 per player for all 4 events including pizza or sausage sizzle.

Family Discounts and multiple tournament entry discounts apply.

Entries close 10.00am on the day prior to the event with Brett Cottrill 0417 746795 or Matt Watkins 0417 070129.