24 April 2018

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to the start of term 2. I hope you had a restful break and are ready for the next ten weeks!

I would like to congratulate the 180 students who attended Green Day and took part in the celebration of 95% attendance and green behaviour. Well Done!

Our Enrolment Management Plan (EMP) begins this term with our capacity being revised to 450 students during the holidays. We are currently writing the documents that will accompany the EMP and they will be uploaded to our website in the next few weeks. The main factor to be aware of is that we are restricted to 64 prep students. Now more than ever it is important to ensure your child’s name is on the prep list for 2019. The list is currently filling and a waiting list for students out of catchment is under way. All students residing in the catchment area are assured of a place.

Attendance

Good attendance is extremely important for children to improve their learning, feel part of the school, have social interactions, build resilience, confidence, persistence and lifelong skills to become confident, productive citizens in their communities.

At Jones Hill SS we aim for 95% attendance or greater for all of our students. Below are the attendance figures from term 1. Congratulations to all of our classes and students for their excellent attendance and hard work during last term.

Term 1 Attendance Figures

Prep – 94.3%
Year 1 – 92.99%
Year 2 – 94.33%
Year 3 – 94.79%
Year 4 – 92.73%
Year 5 – 95.88%
Year 6 – 94.83%

If your child is sick, we ask that you contact the school on 54890 555 and explain the reason for their absence or you can phone the Student Absence number 5489 0566 and leave a message with your child’s full name and reason for the absence.

ANZAC DAY

ANZAC Day March - On Wednesday we will take part in the ANZAC DAY march in Mary Street. Jones Hill School has a proud history of strong support and attendance at this important event. I would encourage all students to attend and march with the school.

We will be meeting at 10am in front of the Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse in Mary Street. The march begins at 10:30am and proceeds through Mary Street and finishes in the Memorial Park in Reef Street.

Students will need to wear full school uniform and a hat. Please apply sunscreen before attending the march. Children may also wear red or purple poppies or family medals, if appropriate. Children can be collected from the Memorial Park at the conclusion of the march.

Dawn Service - Members of our School Leadership team will also be attending the Dawn Service in the Memorial Lane Cenotaph, Reef Street. The service will begin at 5am. We welcome any students or parents to join us at the service.

CANBERRA NEWS

There are only 9 weeks until the 2018 Canberra trip.

All participants have received permission, menu and medical forms. Please return these forms ASAP. All information needs to be returned to the office before this Friday 27 April.

If you are not on a payment plan, please make sure your payments are up-to-date and all outstanding fees will need to be paid before June 24.

Flu Vaccine. This is not compulsory but advisable that those attending our camp to have the flu vaccine to ensure that your child avoids becoming rather ill thus affecting their enjoyment of the trip.

A meeting for parents will be held on Tuesday 15 May in the Library at 5.30pm. Please note the date of this meeting has been changed. At this meeting we will discuss the final details for the trip. It is essential that all parents/caregivers attend this meeting. Items such as departure and arrival times at the school, contact details, spending money, mobile phones, cameras and behaviour expectations will be discussed.

BPAY/BPoint

A reminder that as of term 2 BPAY will no longer be available. All electronic payments will need to be made through BPoint. If you require information on how BPoint works please come into our school office and we can help you or click on the link below.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photos were sent home with students last week. If you requested to collect the photos from our school office they are now ready for pick-up.

PREP PERFORMANCE

This Friday, April 27 our Prep classes will be performing on parade. Come along and hear “The Fish Song.”

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Stacey Seed

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday March 27 at 9:00am in the Hall

Token Awards

20 Tokens: (PD) – Ava M, Alani P, Florence S, Layla A, Bella F, Charlie B, Jordan C, Jack E, Angus W; (PM) – Carson P, Cooper C, Nixon T; (PR) – Dylan A, Riley D, Angus H, Chayce M, Ethan M, Shelby P, Alana S, Hanna T; (1Z) – John C, Ethan A, Breeanna H, Chelsea L, Lillian B; (1/2B) – Mason B; (3C) – Ebony H, Sharn T, Lincoln G, Naite G, Everleigh T; (3MD) – Madelyn T; (4ML) – Catherine D, Bailee G, James W, Kaitlyn W, Lainey W; (4W) – Stephen B, Tahleah B, Macy B, Levi H; (5C) – Cody F, James W; (5N) – Ella C, Carter A, Nate A, Deacon M; (6C) – Brodie F, Zander K, Ethan L, Lucas M, Teagan M, Declan C; (6G) – Chloe B, Katie B, Axton F, Tegan H, Darcy H, Cooper L, Grace P, Alisha Q, Kia R, Jackson T, Brady W, Hayden W

40 Tokens: (1B) – Kyran B, Martha J; (3C) Angus A, Sienna C, Ruby D, Scarlett H, Amelie L, Zeke M, Rhianna M, Madelyn S, Sophie T, Riley T, Lucas W, Samantha R; (4ML) – Dana A, Amelia B, Catherine D, Georgia J, Mackenzie K, Jasmine W; (4W) – Kate F, Kyiah P; (5C) – Savanna C, Taya J; (5N) Rochelle B, Liliana M, Dakota D; (6C) – Tobias M, Anjolee L, Ryan F, Haden J, Hayley S, Billy R;

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: (PD) – Jack E; (PM) – Wynter M; (PR) – Dylan A; (1B) - Linkin M; (1Z) – Noah A; (1/2B) – Lily C; (3C) – Jonah M; (3/4P) – Sophie N; (4ML) – Mason T; (4W) – Ella H; (5N) – Savannah A

ALL VALUES: (6G) – Brady W, (6G) – Miriam J

RESPECT: (6C) – Anjolee L

Behaviour Level Awards

GOLD: (4W) – Bradley Cunningham

NAPLAN QUESTIONS

Here is a few NAPLAN questions for you to try:

LEMS PHONICS NEWS

Reading and Spelling Rules

Rule 12: ‘g’ usually says its first sound when followed by ‘a’, ‘o’, ‘u’ or a consonant.

For example: game, got, gum, grass

Rule 13: ‘a’ usually says its fourth sound /aw/ when followed by ‘ll’ or ‘lk’.

Exercises: Why is ‘g’ saying its first sound in these words?

garden / gold / guppy / ground / glow / good / gallop

Code the following words:

walk / hall / chalk / small / ball / stall / stalk / call

Syllable Rules

Let’s learn the next 2 Syllable Rules.

Syllable Rule 7: When the vowel makes a long (second) sound, divide the word immediately.

Syllable Rule 8: When a vowel is sounded alone, divide it from the rest of the word.

SWPBS

We have had a wonderful start back to the term with all students engaged in learning and having great working relationships.

Over the next two weeks we will be focussed on learning and respect.

Classes will discuss how good learners follow expectations in the playgrounds, at eating times and when transitioning. Students will think about these statements:

• Know where you should be at all times
• Follow adult instructions and directions
• Play correctly and follow the expectations

Students will then be focused on how showing respect in the classroom stops disruptions to learning. Students will discuss and work on activities that outline how working quietly, listening to instructions and respecting the teacher and students allow everyone to learn to the best of their ability.

P&C NEWS

Great Gympie Duck Race

The Great Gympie Duck Race is on April 28 and is run by the Central State School P&C. It is a fun filled family day where people can buy numbered plastic ducks and enter it in the race. The first three ducks over the line will win – 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $200 and 3rd place - $100.

Our P&C is selling Ducks tickets for the Great Gympie Duck Race. Ducks are $5 each and are available through our school office. This is a great way to have fun and support our school with 50% of the sale price being donated to Jones Hill School.

New Menu for the Tuckshop

The Gum Tree Café has a new healthy, delicious menu. Please click the link below to view the menu.

Gympie Show Pass Raffle

Tickets in the P&C Gympie Show Pass Raffle are available from our school office.

Movie Fundraiser

MEET OUR STAFF

Hi school community members,

My name is Fiona Newcombe and I have been teaching for 20 years. I grew up in Adelaide and moved to Queensland with my parents during year 12. I studied at QUT and after graduating, I worked in remote WA for 4 years, before moving to Gympie in 2004. I have two grown-up sons with a grandchild on the way. I enjoy the quiet, peaceful, relaxing country life living on 15 acres West of town. I have recently become a volunteer rural firefighter and perform many jobs in the local community. I enjoy the brigade nights at the “Bushman’s Bar” where I get to mingle with local members of the community while volunteering in the kitchen. I also have a good mechanical knowledge which allows me to help others, service small machines and repair cars and small electrical equipment.

In my 20 year teaching career, I have worked with students from pre-school age to grade 12. This is my third year at Jones Hill and I am currently teaching year 5. Many students I taught, that have now finished school, still ask me for help and advice, which makes me feel like I have made a difference in their life. I love teaching and watching those “A-ha” moments when something becomes clear. I find teaching challenging at times although extremely rewarding. I enjoy getting to know students and how they learn best so I can provide opportunities for them to reach their potential.

GYMPIE HIGH LIGHTS 2018

For information on the Gympie State High School 2018 High Lights program please click on the link below.

HOT SHOTS TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Gympie and District Tennis Association Coaches Brett Cottrill and Matt Watkins will commence Hot Shots Tennis program from Tuesday 1st May 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 $80.00/pupil, $150.00 for 2 children or $200.00 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 1st May.

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.

CHAPLAINCY CHARITY RIDE

For full details please click on the link below:

POSITION AVAILABLE

Gympie West State School

Expression of Interest – Community Education Counsellor

• 3.25hrs per week (days and times to be negotiated)
• 14 May 2018 – 14 December 2018 (with possibility of extension)

Applications are invited for a motivated person to join our team and provide educational counselling to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

See attached role description and information sheet.

• For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.

Closing date for EOI is Friday 4 May, 3pm.

Please submit applications to:

• Tori Lidbetter, Gympie West State School, 41 Cartwright Road, Gympie. QLD 4570
• Ph: 5489 8200, email: tlidb1@eq.edu.au

For full details please click on the links below -