23 May 2018

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

NAPLAN

We would like to congratulate all of the year 3 and year 5 students for the way they conducted themselves during the NAPLAN assessments.

They showed persistence and completed the questions with a positive attitude, always trying their best. The teachers were very proud of their efforts.

Parents will receive a NAPLAN report for their child at the end of term 3.

Life Education Van – Lessons for all Classes

From 21st to the 30th May, the Life Education mobile classroom will commence its’ annual visit at Jones Hill SS.

The fee for the Life Education program is $7.00 per student. If you joined the SRS (Student Resource Scheme) this is included. If you are not in the SRS (Student Resource Scheme) an invoice for $7 will come was sent home with your child.

Life Education includes an intensive program (each year has a separate preventative health, drug and safety education program) in a state of the art mobile electronic classroom and a student workbook for follow up activities within the classroom.

The Early Primary programs focus on: Basic physiology; Importance of nutritious food, water, fresh clean air, exercise and sleep to maintain health; Sun protection; Safe and unsafe use of medicines; Identifying potentially unsafe aspects of the environment and ways to safely deal with them (eg. finding a syringe in the playground).

Middle School programs focus on: Basic physiology; Safe and unsafe use of medicines; Bullying and communication skills; Cyber safety; Making informed choices.

The Upper Primary programs focus on: The effects of non-medical legal drugs (eg. nicotine and alcohol); How children can effectively deal with influences to join in unsafe situations; Dealing with potentially harmful substances; Making informed choices.

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2018

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is on again, running from May 14 to August 24. This year the Premier has challenged all state and non-state school students from Prep to Year 2 to read or experience 20 books, Years 3 and 4 to read 20 books and Years 5 to 9 to read 15 books. Experiencing books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. The aim for the 2018 challenge is to engage more students than ever before.

Students from year 1 to 6 have received forms to record the books they have read. More forms are available from the school office. Prep students will have their reading recorded by their teacher.

Jones Hill Walking School Bus

Walking to school with friends promotes physical activity, social interaction and can provide a positive mindset to start the day. Due to a number of factors, the opportunities for students to walk to school safely are often limited. To provide an opportunity for our students to walk to school safely we are planning to introduce the “Jones Hill Walking School Bus”. Students are invited to join our walking school bus for its first journey on Thursday, May 24th at 8:15am. Parents and carers are also welcome to travel on the “Jones Hill Walking School Bus”.

The “Jones Hill Walking School Bus” route begins at Echelon Park, in the Echelon Estate, travels along the paved footpath on Presidential Avenue, then Heilbronn Road to the pedestrian crossing near the school hall. School staff members will be available to supervise and manage the safety of students during the walking school bus. If successful, this event may be extended to once a term with the objective of developing vital road crossing skills while promoting the health benefits of walking. Breakfast will be provided in the hall by the School Breakfast Club and Chappy Cait.

Reader’s Cup Final

Our Reader’s Cup final is here! The Jones Hill State School Reader’s Cup Team, The Juggernauts, competed at Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim this week.

Congratulations to Eva Z, Darcy H, Billy R, Alice F, Lily B and Mrs Blake. To prepare for the Readers Cup Regional Final, the children read 5 novels. They competed against 27 teams, answering questions about the books. We are proud of the Juggernauts, which is the only Gympie Team competing at the Regional Final.

We would like to say thanks to all parents for supporting their children throughout the course of this competition. We have been so proud of their hard work and dedication and it is our hope that each and every student has gained a greater love for reading widely and that along the way, they have made new friends and enjoyed working as a team. All term long, we have loved the fun and energy that they brought to Mrs Blake’s classroom each lunch break. Well done Juggernauts!

We would also like to thank Karen Foxlee. Karen has guided and supported the Juggernauts throughout the term and we are very grateful for her help.

NEWSFLASH:

Jones Hill Juggernauts did an amazing job! We came second in our heat. Unfortunately the team does not go through to the final but wow they were amazing!! We got a total of 40 from 50 points. We placed in a tie 5th out of 29 teams. Amazing!!

INTERSCHOOL SPORT DEVELOPMENT DAY

The year 5 and 6 students will be participating in the Sports Development Day on Friday, 1st June.

The children nominated for a sport and will join other Gympie Schools to learn skills and play games.

Depart: From Jones Hill SS at 8:45am. Children must be at school no later than 8:30am.
Bring: Hat, water bottle, sun screen (applied before and during the event), morning tea and lunch.
Wear: School uniform and hat.
Cost: $2.50 for the bus (invoices and permission notes will be sent home). Permission notes need to be returned to the office ASAP.
Teachers Attending: Fiona Newcombe, Rebecca Crow, Sandie Gills and Rob Callaghan
Return: Departing One Mile Soccer Ovals at 2:30pm returning to Jones Hill SS.

Dance Fever

Jones Hill School will be running Dance Fever lessons again this year, in term 3. Students will be invoiced this week and payment needs to be made by Friday June 29. These lessons are a part of the curriculum. Over the last three years the students have enjoyed these lessons immensely and then enjoyed showing off their new skills to their parents during a dance presentation at the end of the term.

Canberra Trip

The 2018 Canberra Trip is fast approaching and the students are becoming very excited about their impending excursion.

Following are things to remember in the lead up to the trip;

Bus – The bus will arrive at Jones Hill School at 8:00am on Sunday morning 24 June. Students are asked to wait with their parents at the bus shelter where the bus driver will supervise the loading of the luggage. The bus will leave at 8:30am sharp.

Morning Tea and Lunch – This will be taken in students’ backpacks for the trip to Sydney. It should be packed in packaging that can be thrown away as we will not require lunch boxes during the trip. All students will be given a water bottle for use during this excursion on the Thursday before the trip. This is the only water bottle children can bring and use on the trip.

Flight – Our plane takes off from Maroochydore Airport at 11:30am. Please ensure that your child is wearing their school uniform shirt for identification. This shirt needs to be worn on the flight home as well. They can wear jeans or tracksuit pants with their shirts. Canberra jackets will be sent home on the Thursday before we leave. Luggage should be a single suitcase on wheels and weigh no more than 23kg and their carry on backpack should weigh no more than 7kg. Please make sure that you use the blue luggage tag that will be issued on the Thursday before.

Medication – All medication should be handed in on the Thursday before we leave and if not it will need to be handed in on the Sunday morning prior to leaving the school. Please don’t hesitate to come and discuss any conditions in more detail at the office.

Don’t Bring – Mobile phones, cameras, lollies, electronic devices. These will be confiscated if students bring them along. We will be taking a class set of cameras for students to use. All students will receive a USB at the end of the trip with the photos taken.

Spending Money – This should be no more than $10 per day. Money needs to be handed in on the week prior. The money should be distributed into an envelope for each day with the students name clearly marked on it.

Communication – Facebook will be updated daily. If parents have any questions or concerns while the students are away then they need to contact the school on 54 890 555.

Flight Return – Friday June 29. We will arrive back at Brisbane airport at 9:00pm. We will update Facebook with an estimated time of arrival to Jones Hill School as we leave the airport.

Thursday 21 June – Please ensure that you receive these items that will be given to your student on Thursday 21 June prior to leaving on Sunday 24 June. These items must be brought on the trip.

• 1 water bottle
• 1 luggage tag
• 1 black jacket with the school logo on it

A blue beanie will be handed to students on the bus on Sunday morning.

Please don’t hesitate to phone or come in and ask any questions. We are only too happy to help you out.

Pokemon Cards

Pokemon cards have been appearing at school. They are causing some issues between students. Please ensure your children do not bring them to school. If a student is found with Pokemon cards at school, they will be taken off them for students to collect from the office after school.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Stacey Seed

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday May 25 at 9:00am in the Hall

Token Awards

20 Tokens: (PD) – Levi B, Marcus E, Isaiah R; (3MD) – Harry W, Ella L, Nate S, Willoe B, Flynn B; (3/4P) – Charlotte D, Sophie N, Indi A, Chloe-Jane B, Emmett D; (4ML) – Flynn A, Audrey M, Finlay Z; (5C) – Dana M; (6G) – Connor E, Maverick E;

40 Tokens: (PR) – Breanna R, Hayley B; (1B) – Cooper A, Emily B, Summer B, Billy G, James G, Aubrey A, Savannah B, Savannah B, Cody B, Corey C, Alisha C, Linkin M; (1Z) – Letisha J, Inca S, Danika K, Chelsea L; (2R) – Archie W; (3MD) – Lainey L, Amelya S, Manny C; (4ML) – Catherine D; (5C) – Jordan A, Marcus T, Angel B, Larni R, Ava T, Clay W; (5N) – Deacon M, Allie C, Jack T; (6C) – Kayla B, Mia C, Shelby D, Wyatt D, Koebi G, Brydie H, Will M, Lucas M, Amber S, David S, Mia W

60 Tokens: (2R) – Ben D; (5N) – Rochelle B

Behaviour Awards

ALL VALUES: (PD) – Chase T; (4W) – Bradley C; (5C) – Taya J; (6C) – Shelby D
LEARNING: (PM) – Hunter S; (PR) – Breanna R; (1B) – Kiara T; (1Z) – Tyson M; (1/2B) – Hunter T; (2R) - Seth G; (3/4P) – Chloe-Jane B; (3/4P) – Tyler R; (4ML) – Dana A
RELATIONSHIPS: (5N) – Lincoln S

Behaviour Level Awards

SILVER: (5C) – James W; (5C) – Poppy M; (5N) – Nate A
GOLD: (5N) – Zavia V; (5N) – Angus A

This week’s School Photo Gallery

LEMS PHONICS NEWS

Reading and Spelling Rules

Rule 16: English words cannot end in ‘u’ or ‘v’. Silent Servant ‘e’ is added to complete the word.

Rule 17: ‘c’ or ‘g’ say their second sounds (/s/ & /j/) if followed by a Silent Servant ‘e’.

Exercises:

Add a Silent Servant ‘e’ to complete these words:

tru__, approv__, leav__, argu__, receiv__, continu__

Why are ‘c’ and ‘g’ saying their second sounds in these words? Code the words if you can.

garage, offence, arrange, language, piece, silence

SWPBS NEWS

We are revising how to use the bathroom areas safely and respectfully. We will learn how to be safe, private, respectful and have good personal hygiene practices in bathroom areas. All classes will talk about feeling safe and learning how to stay healthy.

Activity ideas: How easy do germs spread?

Students can put some powder on their hands to represent germs, then walk out of the room touching the door handle, light switch and table. Students will see how the powder (germs) are left behind. This can be linked back to washing our hands after using the toilets and blowing our nose.

YOU CAN DO IT

Here are two logos designed by Zavia V (5N) and Lara B (4W) to illustrate the PRO values we are endeavouring to take on board to help us be better learners and family and community members: Persistence, Resilience, Organisation.

This week: PERSISTENCE: “...to consistently work for good, without giving up.”

Each YCDI newsletter will also feature a comic highlighting the value we are studying. After this week, we hope to have comics contributed by some students who are keen to draw and have a sharp sense of humour!

Keep your eye out for the next issue on “Resilience”!

P&C NEWS

Bunnings BBQ

We are looking for volunteers for our fundraising BBQ at Bunnings on Sunday June 3. Please contact Kelda on 0429 867 129 or see our office staff if you are able to help.

Trivia Night

P&C Disco

Don’t miss our first Disco for 2018. It will be held in our school hall on Friday June 15 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Cost is $5 per student or $10 a family. All Jones Hill Students are welcome.

New Menu for the Tuckshop

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

MEET OUR STAFF

Lorretta Levis

Hi everyone, I am Lorretta Levis, the HOC (Head of Curriculum) and this is my third year at Jones Hill State School. I have taught previously at Wolvi and Mary Valley. I enjoy working at Jones Hill and love to see the welcoming smiles and eagerness to learn that all of our students have. I love to see all the students progressing with reading and having a love of books. Reading their fantastic stories and poems is always a highlight.

I have lived in Gympie for most of my life and have two lovely daughters who make me very proud and happy every day. My husband and I love science fiction movies and love reading books. I love classic cars, my favourite being a Valiant Charger. When I was 14 years old I bought a charger and did the engine and body work with my dad. I took the engine fully apart and was able to learn to weld, sand, shape and spray paint panels. I was able to register the charger when I finished and used it as my wedding car. I loved going to the V8 races and meeting Peter Brock – he even let me have a go in his V8 HRT Holden.

Ezri, my eldest daughter, loves to care for animals and to learn about them. She has been able to spend time talking to zoo keepers about how to care for animals and to work at a zoo. She has held and patted an eagle, an echidna, possum, koala, a dolphin, seal, dingo and more. We loved going behind the scenes at SeaWorld and sitting 20 cm away from the baby polar bear feeding with the mother polar bear – this was amazing. However, Ezri’s favourite has to be snakes (not my favourite!).

Ella, our youngest daughter, loves to read, write and draw. Ella will often spend her free time writing poetry and stories. She enjoys creating portraits of people by turning them into anime characters or lifelike sketches. Ella also likes to cook cakes and to decorate them in intricate ways. Ella likes the villains in comic books.

My family loves to travel and see new places around Australia. We enjoy camping and visiting our family who live up north. Ezri and Ella love to visit their Grandma who enjoys spending time with them reading, going to the park, cooking and camping.

Katrina Beyer

I’ve been teaching at Jones Hill for almost 18 years. I’ve had classes up to Year 5, but have mostly been with Prep and Year 1. Before moving to Gympie in 2000 I worked in Bundaberg as a kindy and preschool teacher, also teaching adults the Diploma of Child Care and Education at TAFE.

I am the very proud mum of Dana and Liam, who are 18 and 15. They both enjoyed their primary school years at Jones Hill. It’s been exciting for me to see what my children can achieve as they’ve grown towards adulthood.

School keeps me very busy and I’m always trying to keep a balance between work, home, family, friends and fun (as we all are!). I enjoy keeping fit through crossfit and walking/hiking/running. I’m always up for something new, having tried out Tough Mudder, The Caloundra Foreshore 10k Run and The Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge over the past few years. I’m currently completing a high ropes course and look forward to assisting students at the Gympie East School high ropes days in the future. I’ve participated in our Jones Hill Relay for Life team for the past 6 years. This is a cause close to my heart and I’m sure it will be well supported again this year.

I feel very fortunate to have been a part of the Jones Hill community for such a long time - long enough to see a few past students returning with their own! Seeing the progress my students make each year, as a class and individuals, is extremely rewarding. 1B and I are having a fantastic 2018. See you ‘round.

For full details of events being held in Gympie during NAIDOC Week (July 8 – 15), or event registration forms please click on the links below.

GRATITUDE WALK 2018

Little Haven Palliative Care are a not for profit, public benevolent institution providing compassionate and professional palliative care and cancer support to people with incurable illness and their families and friends in the Gympie and surrounding area.

Each year they hold a Gratitude Walk which provides an opportunity for Little Haven to show Gratitude for the support this community provides; so they can be there when needed. Little Haven Palliative Care are seeking sponsorship to run this event and help make it successful.