13 February 2019

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

Term 1 is well underway. Last Thursday was day 8. This is the day schools submit their student enrolment numbers and are provided with their staffing numbers and funding.

We are pleased to advise that our numbers maintain our class structure of 17 classes, with our school having 401 students.

As we write this newsletter, many of our colleagues and students in Townsville have faced a very difficult start to the year. As you would be aware from the media coverage Townsville has been devastated by flooding over the last few weeks.

This Friday, 15th of February, Jones Hill State School will take part in a coordinated free dress day.

The purpose of this day is for all schools across Gympie to wear free dress and bring a donation to go towards the schools in Townsville. Students and families can donate a gold coin or any amount they would like, in support of Townsville.

Jones Hill State School has a proud tradition of supporting worthy community causes.

2019 is the final year of our 4 year plan. This year we will review our strategic plan and set the direction for the next 4 years.

Our improvement agenda has been focused on Reading, writing, numeracy and improving the number of students achieving in the Upper Two Bands of NAPLAN.

This year our focus remains:

1. Improving every student’s reading achievement,
2. Improving writing application for each student,
3. Improving the numeracy of every student,
4. Increasing the number of students achieving above year level expectations.

When having conversations with your student’s teacher, you can expect your child to have three goals: reading, numeracy and behaviour.

House Captains for 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 School Captains - Travis and Angel!

Container Exchange Program

As part of our Environmental Program we are participating in the Container Exchange Program.

All students are encouraged to bring empty cans and plastic bottles to school (no glass). All containers to the office please.

These containers will be sorted and taken to the Containers Exchange Depot. The P&C will receive 10c per container and these funds will be used to buy resources for the school.

Every student will also receive two Zero Waste tokens when they bring in their containers. They will go into a draw at the end of each term with some great prizes. This is a great way to be a Wildlife Warrior, reduce the waste in the Environment, help save our planet and support the school.

Swimming

P/1R (Year 1 only), 1B, 1S, 1/2H, 2S, 2W, 3MD and 3R started swimming last week.

The children did very well developing their swimming skills and Mr Littler was very impressed with how the children participated in the lessons.

Reminder - please pay your swimming invoice at the office.

Kind Regards,
James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday February 15 at 9:00am in the Hall

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: (PC) – Lejay; (1/2H) – Hannah; (2S) – Danika; (3MD) – Tylah Ann; (3/4D) – Belle; (4N) – Manny; (4W) – Isla; (5MW) – Kane; (6C) - Poppy
RESPECT: (PM) - Cohen
ALL VALUES: (P/1R) – Amity; (1B) – Caleb; (1S) – Jack; (3R) – Caleb; (5C) - Ella

SWPBS NEWS

We have had an exciting start to the year with all of our students working diligently to learn routines and begin their curriculum work. The positive behaviour focus for the first two weeks has been Respect in the classroom and safety.

In all learning areas, students are working respectfully. This means that they are quietly working next to other students, raising their hands to answer or ask a question. It is wonderful to hear the lovely manners students are using with staff and classmates. Students are also displaying respect in different learning situations such as reading groups, computer lab times and working with teacher aides.

Safety has also been a focus for classes. Students have revised how to play safely on our ovals, under cover areas and playgrounds. The classes who are attending swimming lessons this term, have revised how to be safe on the bus and at the pool.

Loretta Levis
Head of Curriculum

PARENT LEM SESSION

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photos will be held on Thursday 28th of February. Envelopes have been sent home this week with students, including all the online ordering details. Please ensure your child is in full school uniform on the day.

To order photos online, please go to the link below and enter the online code FWQ 37K K51.

NEW SENIOR PLAYGROUND

We are happy to announce that this week our new playground has started construction. The old one has now been demolished and the new one is starting to take shape. Our very excited senior students will be able to use their new play equipment within the next few weeks, hopefully.

CHAPPY NEWS

Hi and welcome back to school for 2019! A big warm welcome from me to all of our new families, I hope I get to meet you sometime soon.

Starting school - for the first time, moving schools, or even just returning for a new year - can be overwhelming and sometimes hard to manage emotionally. Not only for students but for parents and guardians as well. It’s a change in routine and sometimes there can be changes in friendship groups and how students interact with each other. It can also be a really fun and exciting time and it helps us grow in our resilience and self-awareness more and more each day. Kids Matter have put together a short video and some resources to help families navigate through the start of school. This includes information sheets for parents and activity sheets for children to complete at home. While this resource is aimed at children starting school for the first time, there is some information which would be practical for anyone starting at a new school and for those who are struggling a little with coming back to school this year. Another resource is raising children’s tips about school and learning. This includes how to help students move schools effectively and to help with any issues that may arise from being at school.

Both of these resources are great for encouraging conversations at home between you and your children about school. I am also at school to help with social emotional skills on Thursdays and Fridays.

I hope to see you around the school this term.

Chappy Caitlin

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Hi everyone,

We have had a great start to the first term of 2019, thank you all for your support. Trina and I have been busy getting an updated menu out for everyone, so keep an eye out for them coming home. If you haven’t already signed up or updated your Childs’ class information for online ordering, you can do so at quickcliq.com.au if you have any questions please feel free to come see Trina or I (Codie) at the tuckshop.

Quick reminder that we are now open Tuesdays as well, with a full menu available.

Without out volunteers we wouldn’t have such a wonderful Tuckshop, so we would like to say big Thank you to all our amazing volunteers!!!!! If anyone would like to give a couple hours a week to help out in the Tuckshop please stop by and have a chat, we love meeting new friends!! Or give us a call on the numbers below (We also offer a $10 voucher for any volunteers helping on the day).

Codie – 0467666010 Trina – 0417615929

BRISBANE LIONS AFL VISIT

On Monday the 11th of February we had some football players from the Brisbane Lions AFL Club come and visit Jones Hill State School. The Brisbane Lions players came to promote the sport of AFL to the students and to give a leadership talk to our senior students. Students in grades 4-6 engaged in some fun ball games with the Brisbane Lions players and some even got autographs. The senior students found the leadership talk to be very informative, fun and inspiring. It was a great experience for students and staff alike.

PAYMENTS

BPOINT is an online payment system which provides a secure and efficient method of collecting payments from parents/customers. Every invoice generated for a student has the BPoint link on the bottom in the left hand corner. If you click on this link it will take you to a prepopulated BPoint page where you will just need to fill in your payment type. Alternatively you can save the link below and fill in your own details. There is always Google as well. Just type in the search ‘BPoint dete’ and you will arrive at the link below. Payment plans are also available through BPoint.

Please find attached more information

NEWSPAPER NEEDED

5MW are looking for newspaper to recycle for an upcoming papier mache activity. If you have spare newspapers please drop them in to 5MW which is located in the building behind the library.

INSTRUMENTAL ROCK BAND PROGRAM

The SMA Team are excited to be back at your school to empower more students with our easy and exciting Instrumental Rock Band Program. We have a FREE Trial Lesson & 10% Discount for New students who would like to see which instrument they would like to learn.

We give instrumental tuition in guitar/bass, keyboard and drums as well as encouraging all students to embrace their singing voice. Students are guided in the fundamentals of music theory, song writing and stage performance. We aim to foster a love for playing Rock Band instruments in your young performing artist whilst harnessing their creative potential and self-confidence.

The Academy has created an enjoyable curriculum for our Rock Band Option, introducing students to improvisation and composition. Our goal is to encourage their natural sense of curiosity and creative experimentation, which will open doors to their own song writing. Academy Benefits

• Electrifying Rock Band lessons
• Experienced and kindred spirited teachers
• Innovative curriculum relating to their world.
• Empowering lessons, rehearsals and epic concerts
• Small groups allowing for more one on one time
• Modern facilities, studio & quality instruments
• Professional studio & performance halls
• Supporting song and instrument resources
• Best value Rock Band tuition in Queensland
• Seamless Implementation into schools
• Complimentary Academy Report & Event Photos

Kind Regards
Barney Rodway
Academy Principal

HOT SHOTS TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Gympie and District Tennis Association Coaches Brett Cottrill and Matt Watkins will commence Hot Shots Tennis program from Tuesday 12th February 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 $85.00/pupil, $160.00 for 2 children or $210.00 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 Monday 11th February.

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.

Note: After school Hot Shots games and Fixtures start on Thursday 7th February, at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre Cartwright rd Gympie from 3.30pm to 5.30 pm FREE MEMBERSHIP !!!

BASKETBALL

GYMPIE DEVILS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Sign On Dates
Saturday Feb 16th 9:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday 23rd of Feb 3:00pm – 7:00pm
New players to the club need to present a birth certificate
Free trial period for 3 weeks – March 24th & 31st & April 7th
Season Commences Friday the 26th of April
Training begins Thursday March 14th
Games played on a Friday night
Games & training at Albert Park – No out of town travel for games

GYMPIE GIRL GUIDES

COME AND TRY - 4 weeks free
Starts next week

9-13 year olds - Thursdays 4-6pm call Sam 0428 036 617
13-17 year olds - Tuesdays 3.30-6pm call Leonora 0425 850 360
Enjoy outdoor activities like camping and canoeing
Learn crafts and cooking
Develop leadership skills and team participation
Find out about the world around you
Join with other local community groups and events
Help out around the area

GYMPIE HOCKEY