11 July 2017

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to term 3. A special welcome to the 15 new students and families who started at Jones Hill this week.

We finished term 2 with our annual Inter-house Sports Carnival. Congratulations to all the students who participated with a great spirit of sportsmanship. We were lucky to have great weather for the day.

I would also like to thank our school staff who put a lot of time and effort into these days to ensure they are successful.

It was also wonderful to see so many families and supporters in attendance to support the students.

Well done to our P&C members who ran the food and drinks for the day. The new approach to the menu was great!

Late last term Mr Rentz and I took our year 5 boys to take part in the Broncos Challenge. The boys played well throughout the day and grew stronger with each game. Well done boys! We look forward to the next round later this term.

Congratulations also go to the students who took part in the two school touch football teams last term. Mrs Bates was very proud of all the students who played and turned up to training and games every week. One of the teams went through to win the final. A great effort.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday July 14 at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (PR) Emma B; (1B) Seth C; (2A) Steele B; (4Z) Clay W, Carter A; (4/5W) William M, Kai R

40 TOKENS: (PM) Corey C, Connor D, Martha J, Grace M, Mitchell W; (1B) Maliki V, Seth G; (1Z) Abbie R, Ashton Y; (2A) Chloe-Jane B, Isabella P, Harry W; (3G) Kaden E; (3/4C) Savannah A, Stephan B, Lily B, Layna C, Bailee G, Levi H, Ella H, Poppy M, Deacon M; (4Z) Zavia V, Lara B, Hannah P; (4/5W) Lincoln S, Oliviah W; (5M) Campbell G, Billy R, Eva Z

60 TOKENS: (1B) Archie W, Hayden C, Belle W, Ruby W, James H; (2A) Isla H, Sienna C, Lola R, Madelyn T; (3G) Fred H, Liza J; (3/4C) Ellie L; (4Z) Marcus T; (4/5W) Angel B, Dakota D, Liliana M, Tawni P

Behaviour Level Awards

GOLD: (4/5W) Ryan F

ARTICLE: SWPBS

2S focussed on learning in the classroom, discussing both examples and non-examples of the expected behaviour. Together they came up with some ideas and then wrote and illustrated them.

Being a great learner in the classroom means that you are;

• Being an active listener and following instructions
• Taking pride in personal effort and achievement
• Following adult directions
• Following classroom rules

We do this so that we and others can be and do our best in the classroom every day!

2S focussed on respect and relationships in the playground, discussing both examples and non-examples of the expected behaviour. Together they came up with some ideas and then role played them.

Being respectful and having great relationships means that you;

• Respect property and equipment
• Respect the rights of others
• Play by the rules
• Respect adults
• Use respectful language and actions

We do this so that everyone can be happy and get along in the playground every day!

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.

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

P&C NEWS

GYMPIE MUSTER

We have been lucky enough to secure a position at the Gympie Muster this year. The remuneration for this will contribute to all the necessities the P and C provides for the students of our school. Our role will be issuing armbands at the entrance gate to the muster, there is only one entrance gate and all equipment and training will be provided. We do need many volunteers to fill the shifts. As a bonus you will obtain a muster ticket to attend the muster on the day of volunteering for only $5, this is a huge saving as the muster tickets can cost up to $150 for an adult. Family and friends are welcome to volunteer but all volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Shifts will be available on Wednesday 23, Thursday 24, Friday 25, Saturday 26, and Sunday 27 August in the morning, afternoon and evening. Please register your interest with Col Morley 0417 778 294 or Jaime Young 0488 741 232 with your preferred day and time so that we can confirm your place.

BUILDING FUND DONATION

Tax Deductible Donation - School Building Fund

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.

CANBERRA TRIP

Our next Canberra Trip Fundraising meeting will be held in the school library Wednesday July 12 at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome.

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.

LITTLE KIDS DAY OUT

TENNIS

HOT SHOTS TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Gympie and District Tennis Association Coaches Brett Cottrill and Matt Watkins will commence Hot Shots Tennis program from Tuesday 25th July at Jones Hill State School. Groups will be held on Tuesday (yr 5, 6), Wednesday (yr 3, 4), Thursday (yr 2) or Friday (Prep, yr 1) lunchtimes from 11.00am to 11.40am for a MINIMUM BLOCK OF 7 WEEKS. Costs will be $75.00/pupil, $140.00 for 2 children or $190.00 for 3 children in the same family.

To register for the program please contact Brett Cottrill on 0417746795 or return the completed form back to the office by Tuesday 25th July.

We accept the Get Started Sporting Vouchers.

Please make cash payment or cheques payable to Brett Cottrill.

Direct Deposit: B A COTTRILL. BSB 014585 ACCT 583359786 including students name as reference.

Join our Excellence Program and our weekly Hot Shots Competition for 1 child $140, 2 children $200 or 3 children $250 per term. Our Hot Shots Competitions start Thursday afternoons at The Reg English Tennis Centre on Cartwright Rd from 3.30pm. Every player that registers receives FREE Gympie Junior Tennis Membership and Tennis Australia Membership

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