12 September 2018

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

On Wednesday August 29, athletes from Jones Hill competed in the Wide Bay track and field events held at Albert Park. The following results demonstrates the strength and commitment from the athletes to be able to participate at such a high level of competition.

Congratulations Wyatt D for qualifying for the State Athletics Championships held in Cairns on October 19 and 20. We wish you all the very best for the future event.

Results were as follows-

Girls 10 year olds 100 m

Kiera H 16.15 seconds, 11th placing

Girls 10 year olds 200m

Kiera H 35.35 seconds, 14th place

Girls 10 year olds High Jump

Savanah C 1.10m, 8th placing

Boys 12 year olds 800m

Billy R 2:39.50, 5th place

Boys 12 year olds 100m

Wyatt D 13.82 seconds, 2nd place

Boys 12 year olds 200m

Wyatt D 28.35 seconds, 2nd place

Boys 12 year olds Long Jump

Wyatt D 4.53m, 1st place

Boys 12 year olds Discuss (750g)

Wyatt D 24.32m, 12th place

We would like to congratulate and thank all nominees for entering the Wide Bay Athletics Carnival. Not only have you proved to be great athletes, but also exceeded behaviour expectations on and off the field of competition. We would also like to thank parents and families for helping supporting their children on the day.

BURRUMBUTTOCK HAY RUNNERS

Last Friday staff and students came to school dressed as farmers and farming animals to support of Burrumbuttock Hay Runners. There was a strong feeling of community support which was evident by the amount of donations collected. The final total for the day was $932.25. Thank you to everyone who contributed, we know this money will be a great help to the farmers.

PREP 2019 - SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW

To help our new Prep students to have a smooth transition to school we are holding a number of transition days for them and their parents to attend. Full details of these days are available by clicking on the link below.

SWIMMING

Invoices, permission and medical forms for students attending swimming in Term 4 will be sent home this week. All lessons will be held on Mondays. Please see below is a list of classes involved and dates.

All forms must be returned and payment made prior to the first swimming lessons.

PD, PR AND PM will swim at Deep Blue Aquatics.

Year 3/4P, 4ML, 4W, 5C, 5N, 6C and 6G swim at Gympie South Pool.

Lesson Dates:

Week 2 – October 15
Week 3 – NO SWIMMING (Pupil Free Day)
Week 4 – October 29
Week 5 – November 5
Week 6 – November 12
Week 7 – November 19
Week 8 – November 26
Week 9 – December 3

2019 SRS

Over the last two years, Jones Hill School has run a Student Resource Scheme that included a full stationery book list. The scheme was overwhelmingly supported by parents/caregivers and was very successful. The Student Resource Scheme is was discussed at the Parents and Citizens’ Association meeting this week and was endorsed by the committee.

Registration forms will be sent home prior to the holidays. Participation in the scheme is voluntary and no obligation is placed on a parent/guardian to participate. However, if you choose not to participate, you will be required to provide all textbooks and resources that would have been otherwise provided by participation in the scheme and pay a non-participation fee which will cover the cost of items such as Classroom learning activities, resources, textbooks (including photocopied textbooks used in lieu of traditional textbooks) and all licences for Computer Programs (this includes Apps for iPads).

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Stacey Seed

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday August 31 at 9:00am in the Hall

Token Awards

20 Tokens: (3MD) – Jack D, Lilly S

40 Tokens: (PM) – Toby S; (3C) – Arne R, Lincoln G, Naite G; (3MD) – Cody B, Rafferty K; (3/4P) – Ruby A, Lincoln G, Wade G, Kallen B, Taylah-Anne B, Emmett D

60 Tokens: (PM) – Sophie B, Lewis D, Ivie-Rose D, Joseph W, Mia M, Peyton J; (PR) – Jaxon B, Shelby P; (1B) – Emma B; (2S) – Sophia P; (3MD) Flynn B, Aurora W, Harry W; (3/4P) – Charlotte D

80 Tokens: (PD) – Jordan C, Stella D, Charlie B, Angus W, Alani P; (PM) – Amelia B, Nash A, Sadie H, Wynter M, Hunter S; (PR) – Chace C, Violet G; (1B) – Aubrey A, Summer B, Billy G; (2R) – Rani; (3MD) – Manny C, Isla H

100 Tokens: (3C) – Samantha R; (3MD) – Ebony W; (4ML) – Amelia B, Jasmine W

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: (PD) – Levi B; (PM) – Isabella W; (PR) – Caleb K; (1B) – Corey C; (1Z) – Tyson M; (1/2B) Cameron D; (2R) – Layne J; (2S) – Sienna Grace E; (3C) – Cort W; (3/4P) – Kallen B; (4ML) – Zane S; (5C) – Dana M

Behaviour Level Awards

SILVER: (4ML) – Bailee G, Aleisha G
GOLD: (2S) – Belle W, Brooke C; (3C) – Ruby D

MINI READERS CUP

On Monday September 3 the Jones Hill Mini Readers Cup took place. Two Teams battled it out by answering 30 tough questions. The books we read were Fox by Margaret Wild, Give Peas a Chance by Morris Glietzman and A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snickett. The winning team was the Jones Hill Jokers. Eva Z helped to read all the novels and assisted with writing some very challenging questions. Congratulations to all participants and a very special thanks to Mrs Walters who had the difficult job of sourcing all the books from Gympie schools and libraries far and wide. I look forward to working with the Readers Cup Team in 2019. Happy reading!

LOST PROPERTY

This is some of our unnamed items currently in lost property. All items will be displayed at parade this Friday. Any items not collected will be donated to a local charity.

P&C NEWS

Bunnings BBQ – Help Needed

We are looking for helpers for our Bunnings BBQ being held on Saturday 13 October. The BBQ runs from 7am to 4pm and shifts are approximately 3 hours. Please contact our office staff if you are able to help out on this day.

Old Tupperware Containers

If anyone has any old Tupperware containers that they no longer require and are happy to donate to the Tuckshop, please drop them into the either the Tuckshop (Wed – Fri) or the office.

TUCKSHOP HELPERS NEEDED

Pancake Breakfast

RELAY FOR LIFE

JONESY’S 5 CENT CHALLENGE

Wow! Well done to all the students who collected money for our 2018 Jonesy’s 5 Cent Challenge. We made a total of $1143.85. It was so close this year that we ended with a tie for second between PM and 1/2B, with both classes raising $104.90. The winners for 2019 with an amazing $203.70 were 1Z. This was an average of $9.70 per student. Thank you again to all who contributed.

Paint the School Purple Competition

We are sure most of you have seen our big purple ‘Relay for Life’ man on the front fence. He is our school entry in the Paint the School Purple Competition. We would like to get our entry seen by as many people as possible and in turn spread the word about the Gympie Relay for Life. If you have a Facebook account please:

• Go to the Gympie Relay for Life page
• Find the pictures of our entry
• Like and share the pictures

If you have a business and would like to support our two teams who have registered for Relay this year please see Mrs Hurren and she will explain the $100 club, a way to advertise your business while supporting this good cause.

DUCK RACE

The Great Gympie Duck Race is on Sunday September 16 at the Mary River weir behind Albert Park and the Gympie Touch fields, from 11am – 1pm where up to 2000 ducks will race to be the quickest quacker in Gympie! It will cost $5 to sponsor a duck with cash prizes for the winners. The fun kicks off at 10am with three hours of family entertainment.

The agenda for the day;

Stone skimming competition – 11.30am – 12pm
The running of Larry Lead Duck 12.15pm
Ticket sales for the great Gympie Duck race close 12.15pm
The Great Gympie Duck Race 12pm - 12.30pm

There will be a variety of food and entertainment stalls down near the river bank with food and drinks available. There will be face painting and a free jumping castle for the kids with three hours of family entertainment.

Hurry in and contact Gympie Central State School on 54802111 as ducks are selling fast. Any remaining ducks will be available for purchase on the day. You can purchase a duck at Jones Hill SS, One Mile SS, Chatsworth SS, Gympie Special SS or Gympie East SS. The following businesses are also selling ducks as well, Victory Squash Courts.

1st Place Wins $500
2nd Place Wins $200
3rd Place Wins $100

Larry the Lead Duck, named by Gympie Central students, will start the race down the river. Why not enter the ‘How long will Larry take?’ competition for $1 for your chance to win a cash prize of $100!

If you’d like to pre-purchase a duck or gain more information regarding the day’s events please contact one of the schools or businesses listed above.

Bring on the Great Gympie Duck Race!

GYMPIE HIGH ENROLMENT

MARY VALLEY FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC

SWIMMING CLUB