31 October 2017

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

SHOWCASE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

The Gympie Mathematics Alliance (GMA), which Jones Hill State School has been an integral part of since 2015, was announced as the State Winner of the prestigious Channel 10 Showcase Award for Excellence (early and primary years). This award was announced after a rigorous process of submissions and interviews, at a Gala dinner at the Brisbane Convention Centre on Friday the 27th of October.

The State award is a great acknowledgement of the dedicated work of the 150 teachers who are members of our Alliance. Their excellent work in mathematics has had a positive effect on over 2800 Gympie students, who are becoming confident and creative mathematicians.

The success of the Gympie Mathematics Alliance has meant that other clusters of schools (effecting over 29 000 students) have adopted some of our teaching methods and our nationally recognised resources (designed by teachers in Gympie). Thank you to all of the parents who have supported our Bangers and Math nights (there will be another one in 2018) and encouraged their students at home in mathematics.

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Last Friday our school said goodbye to Jo McEwan who has served as our tuckshop convenor for 10 years. We would like to thank her for her service and dedication to our school and its students.

Our new convenor Jodie Benyon has been welcomed to the school and looks forward to working in the newly named ‘Gum Tree Café’. With over 100 entries in the tuckshop naming competition, Tyler R from 1B was very happy to have his suggestion chosen.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Jones Hill School were represented on the weekend by two teams at Gympie Relay for Life. Ten year 6 students participated in the Primary Schools section, they had a great time and we are very proud of their efforts. We were very happy to be awarded the Highest Fundraising Trophy for Primary School and would like thank anyone who helped with this. In total our two teams raised over $5600. Our senior team, made up of school staff, family and friends walked through the night and although extremely tired are already talking about next year’s relay.

SURF LIFE SAVING QLD WESTPAC LIFESAVER RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE

We are happy to announce that the Surf Life Saving Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter which was going to visit our Spring Festival will be coming this Friday morning. It will arrive at the school around 9:30am.

HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS

Gympie High School and James Nash recently held their awards evenings celebrating their students’ 2017 achievements. We would like to congratulate the following former Jones Hill Students on their awards:

Year 7

Platinum Awards – Georgia F, Taylah S
Gold Awards - Aurora D, Charlotte K, Grace P
Silver Awards – Tashma A
Bronze Awards – Caitlyn A, Declan J
First in Subject – Mackenzie K (Home Economics)

Year 8

Platinum Awards – Hayden B
Gold Awards - Takira C
Bronze Awards – Will T, Alex W
First in Subject – Ella T (English)

Year 9

Bronze Awards – Hannah M
First in Subject – Taylah L (Business Information Processing)

Year 10

Platinum Awards – Ethan W
Silver Awards – Zyannah M
Bronze Awards – Reegan S
First in Subject – Chloe D (English Commutation), Sara-Rose F (Home Economics)

Year 11

Silver Awards – Ricky T
Gold Awards – Georgia J
Platinum Award – Jake L
First in Subject – Issac M (Recreation Studies), Jade B (Visual Arts), Gabrielle C (Hospitality), Maya D (Biology), Jackson B (Information Processing & Technology, Mathematics B & C)

Year 12

Bronze Awards – Felicity W
Silver Awards – Kaitlyn B, Myrella C, Lachlan S
Platinum Awards – Renee W
First in Subject – Logan K (Prevocational Mathematics), Abbey M (BCT), Bella M (Chemistry, Graphic, Technology Studies), Shelby F (Drama), Angel W (Economics, Legal Studies), Dana B (Homes Economics), Breanna G (Hospitality Practices), Jake S (Visual Art in Practice)

Cultural and Citizenship Awards

Year 8 – Tanner C, Andrew V, Zali W
Year 9 – Rory B, Jordan L
Year 10 – Sara-Rose F, Hadyn B, Jackson P
Year 11 – Brianna V, Nicholas W, Eternity-Jaye W
Year 12 – Ella F, Shelby F, Isabella M, Sarea T, Dana B,

Roll of Honour

Year 8 – Harry D, Luke V, Sophie S, Elisabeth Y, Tegan K, Ella T
Year 9 – Thomas B, Liam B, Clinton S
Year 11 – Jackson B
Year 12 – Dana B, Shelby F, Isabella M, Ryan S, Angel W, Jack B, Abbey M

Sport Distinction Awards

Year 8 – Josh R
Year 9 – Thomas B, Clinton s, Taylah L, Myles W
Year 10 – Riley B
Year 11 - Jackson B
Year 12 – Olivia C, Tara B

Senior Agriculture Award – Nicholas W
Apex Dux of School – Renee W
Vocational Education and Training – Tara B
Top of Year Award and Year 11 Academic Achievement – Jackson B

HEAD LICE

With the weather warming up there has been an increase in cases of Head Lice. We ask all families to check their children’s hair and treat if needed. For information on how to treat head lice please click on the link below.

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

A reminder that all yellow Student Resource Scheme forms were due in last Friday. If you have not returned your form please take it to our school office as soon as possible. Forms must be returned whether you are joining the scheme or not. Invoices will be sent out soon and your first payment of $40 must be made by Friday December 1.

YEARBOOK

The proof copy of our 2017 Yearbook has arrived and we think it looks great. Please place your orders now. Yearbooks are $14 a copy. Invoices will be sent out shortly to those who have ordered.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday November 3 at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (PC) – William S; (1B) – Tylah-Ann R

40 TOKENS: (PC) – Amelia B; (2A) - Aurora W; (2S) – Naite G; (2/3L) – Kobi M; (3/4C) – Thomas F

60 TOKENS: (1Z) – Sianna D; (2A) – Steele B; (3G) – Wade G; (3/4C) – Caden F; (4Z) – Zavia V; (6C) – Alyssa W

80 TOKENS: (PC) – Archer S, Danika K, Amahni G, Breanna H; (PR) – Xavier B; (1B) – Cameron d, Bailey J, Adelayde Z; (1Z) – Alli L, Caleb S; (2A) – Eli H, Mustafa A; (2/3L) – Jayden H, Eli R; (4Z) – Alice F; (5M) – Keeley K, Isabelle W; (5/6N) – Connor E, Koebi G, Narayan H, Caleb H, Koby J, Isabella K, Logan Q, Leroy S; (6C) – Ashley M, Shanae K, Ryan B

100 TOKENS: (PR) – Tate C, Inca S; (1B) – James H; (1Z) – Layne J, Isaac Y; (2A) Sophie M, Lola R; (2s) – Jearvis G, Riley T; (2/3L) – Dakota F, Abbey K; (3G) – Scarlet P; (4Z) Larni R, Rochelle B, Mia W, Josephine Y; (4/5W) – Dakota D; (5/6N) – Kayleigh H, Will R, Regan H; (6C) – Maryem A

Behaviour Level Awards

SILVER: (2A) – Ella S; (2S) – Amelia L

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: (PC) – John C; (PR) – Bella-Maree B; (1B) – Bella W; (1B) Maiya B; (2A) – Zeke M; (2/3L) – Kobi M; (4Z) – Jacobi L; (4/5W) – Kia R; (5M) – Aidan R; (5/6N) – Isabella K; (6C) – Shanae K

ALL VALUES: (5/6N) – Narayan H

RELATIONSHIPS: (PC) – Emily B; (PM) – Martha J;

PREP 2018

Do you or a friend have a child ready to start school in 2018? Please contact our school office to enrol now. Below are our final Prep Transition Events

Wednesday 8 November - Parent Information Evening

5:15pm Sausage Sizzle
6:00pm Information Session

Come and meet our Prep teachers and take a trip through our visual tour of the curriculum.

R.S.V.P. to Jones Hill School Office on 5489 0555 or via email at admin@jonehillss.eq.edu.au . Numbers are needed for catering purposes.

Tuesday 28 November – Prep Orientation Morning

9:30am to 11:00am

This is an opportunity for children to spend a morning in their 2018 Prep Class.

You may opt to stay for lunch from 11:00am to 11:40am with the current prep classes.

AWARDS NIGHT

The Jones Hill Awards Night will be held on the evening of Thursday November 30 at 7pm in the hall.

Can you help?

On this night we celebrate the achievements and efforts of our students. It has become tradition for parents, community members and businesses to donate prizes for the many awards presented. This has set the Jones Hill awards night apart and contributes to our great school community spirit. The categories are listed below. If you would like to donate a prize for one or more of these categories, please contact our office staff or fill in the form attached.

Award prizes vary with a suggested price range from $20 with a limit of $30. Below is a list of prize ideas.

• Small trophy or medallion with a gift voucher
• Books
• Pens
• Sporting equipment
• Craft Packs
• Gift vouchers

The categories we are seeking prizes for are:

• Music
  - String
  - Brass, Woodwind and Percussion
  - Classroom
• German

• Academic
  - Prep
  - Year 1
  - Year 2
  - Year 3 – Filled
  - Year 4 – Filled
  - Year 5 – Filled
  - Year 6
• Most Improved
  - Prep
  - - Year 1
  Year 2 – Filled
  - Year 3 – Filled
  - Year 4 – Filled
  - Year 5 – Filled
  - Year 6
  - Year 6 Leadership Award (2)

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

DENTAL FORMS

All families have now received their dental forms. These forms need to be returned to the school office by November 6. If you have not received a form extra copies are available from our administration staff.

MOVIE FUNDRAISER

Have a girl’s night out while helping raise money for the Jones Hill School 2018 Canberra Trip. Tickets need to be pre-purchased from our school office staff. Get in quick before they run out.

P&C NEWS

Halloween Disco

This Friday night the P&C are holding their annual Halloween Disco. Come dressed in your scariest costumes. There will be face painting, games, competitions and refreshments available. This disco is for Jones Hill students only. (Younger siblings welcome)

P&C Meeting

Our next P&C Meeting is on Tuesday November 14 at 7pm in the Library. All welcome.

Tuckshop Help Needed

Can you spare an hour or two to help out in our tuckshop? We are looking for parent volunteers to help our new convenor. If you could spare some time on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning please contact our school office staff or see Jodie in the Tuckshop.