16 June 2015

Newsletter Articles

Deputy Principal's Report

I will be relieving Principal for the next seven days as Mr Watt will be on leave.

I would like to congratulate Mr Impey, Mrs Luke and Mrs Thompson and their music students for presenting a very entertaining "Winter Music Soiree' on the 2nd of June. It was wonderful to have so many children performing and a huge crowd of parents to support them. Mr Watt and I were very proud of every student's performance and are looking forward to many more in the next two terms.

Thank you to all the P&C volunteers who organised and ran Friday nights Disco. It was a fun night, well attended and the student behaviour was exemplary. Another Disco will be held later in the year. Thank you again to the parents and Mr Impey for ensuring our first disco was a great event.

On Monday we thanked our cleaners for the wonderful job they do in keeping our school buildings and grounds well maintained and clean. Mrs Brennan, Mrs Kilpatrick and Mrs Chapman were treated to breakfast and a small gift from the school community to thank them for all their hard work and dedication to our school. They do a great job looking after us!

Our Amazing Cleaners

Congratulations to our Year 6 school leaders who ran the final of their novelty events sessions on Monday first break. The leaders have provided some fun entertainment for the students over the last three weeks. A special parade will be held later in the week to present a trophy and certificates to students who came 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Teachers have finalised reports and they will be printed this week for distribution to students early next week. There are no formal interviews, however please contact your child's teacher if you would like to discuss their progress further.

We are looking forward to our Learning Celebration Day for all students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 on Thursday 25th of June. The following activities will take place from 10.00 am to 1.15 pm; an obstacle course, sand pit play, dress ups/ dramatic play, parachute games, buddy reading corner, storytelling, biscuit decorating, fragrant water play, sensory tub, Lego, African Drumming, bubbles, play dough, card making, face painting, painting and bubble wrap foot painting. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to join in the day. Please bring a plate to share for lunch. If you would like further information please contact your classroom teacher.

A reminder that next term the only newsletter available will be the electronic version. To ensure you don't miss out subscribe via http://joneshillss.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe or contact our office staff.

I would like to finish by saying how excited and honoured I am to be a permanent member of the Jones Hill School community; I am looking forward to many rewarding and happy years with the students, staff and parents I so admire.

Kind Regards,
Helen Grogan
Deputy Principal

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Events Calendar

TERM 2 DATE CLAIMERS
19 June	3G & 3B Barambah camp payment due - $80.00
20 June	NAIDOC colouring competition pictures due at office
21 June	P&C Movie Fundraiser - "Minions"
22 June	Sports - Long distance runs
24 June	Main Sports Day - Track events
TERM 3 DATE CLAIMERS
13 July	School resumes - Term 3
22 July	Brainstorm Production – The Magic Words
23 & 24 July	3G & 3B Barambah Camp
12 August	School Photo's
5 September	P&C Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser

Behaviour Level Ribbons

Parade Friday 19 June at 9:00am in the Hall

SILVER: Dana A, Kate F, Dakota F, Georgia J, Camryn W, Mackenzie K (1B), Amelia B, Tahleah B, Macy B, Ketsia E, Mahli L, Micah H, Cooper H, Jayden R, Finlay Z (1C), Lara B, Tayla H, Larni R, Regan H (2N), Tawni P (2S), Kayla B, Izak P, Jackson T, Brady W (3B), Eva Z, Ryann G, Cooper L, William M, Toby M, Joshua W (3G), Madeline D, Meisha M, Eva T, Daryon T, Cyle V (4R), Mason D, Ethan D, Koby J (4L), Declan J, Mackenzie K (5N), Cooper R and Will T (6K).

GOLD: Rochelle B, Dakota D, Tiana K, Kasja L, Liliana M, Asha N, Mia W, Josephine Y, Jordan A (2N), Annabell A, Angel B, Savanna C, Taya J, Caitlin O, Ava T (2S), Bianca H, Caitlin W, Mikaylah S, Mia W, Connor E, Koebi G, David S (3B), Grace P, Mackenzie W (3G), Maryem A, Lara D, Eva W, Ryan B (4L), Emily K, Kirra-Lee P, Annalise S, Stephanie W (4/5W), Serenity P (5N), Tiana H (6K) and Emma V (6C).

PLATINUM: Eliza B, Takira C, Harry D, Dillan O (6K), Makayla F, Libby S, Sophie S and Alexandria W (6C).

Principal's Award (presented at parade last week)

Sam Smart (PCM) – Great sentence structures
Indi Anderson (PCM) – Wrote and illustrated a book
Travis Nolan (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Kaleigh Moy (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Savanna Cross (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Cody Fitzpatrick (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Allira Fleming (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Taya Johnston (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Caitlin Overs (2S) – Outstanding improvement in reading
Toby Lowe (2N) – Reading award
David Strachan (3B) – Great Vocab work
Amber Spence (3B) – Great Maths work

2015 Interhouse Athletics Program

The following Track and Field events will be completed as part of the 2015 Jones Hill State School a great source of enjoyment and team spirit for our students. Students are encouraged to wear their house coloured shirts when participating on these days. Radford – Red, Doran – Yellow, McPaul –Blue.

Field Event Finals (for students who achieved qualification standards at trial events)

• Thurs.18th June: 10 – 12 Years (born 2005, 2004, 2003) - 9:00am – 12:45pm
• Friday 19th June: 8 – 9 Years (Born 2007 & 2006) – 9am – 11:00am

Track Events

• Monday 22nd June 2015 - 800 m Events
  (Shorter events will be run for younger Students eg. 400m for 8 year olds, 250m for 6 & 7 year olds)
  - 12:15pm – 1:15pm Year 1 – 3 (Born 2009, 2008, 2007)
  - 1:30pm - 3:00pm Year 3 - 7 (Born 2006, 2005,2004,2003)

• Wednesday 24th June 2015 - (Full Day)
  All Students - Sprints, 200m (120m for 6&7 year olds), Relays, Ball Games, Prep Race, Fun Field Events and Ball Game Rotation (for Prep – Yr. 2)

School Cleaners' Day

Yesterday was school cleaners' day. School cleaners are an integral part of our school community. They are the first to greet staff and students in the morning and the last ones that we say good bye to before we go home. Cleaners make a vital contribution to our school by ensuring the cleaning of the internal and external areas of all our buildings and also around the grounds, such as the walkways and undercover areas. They ensure there is a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for children to learn in. We thank them for their tireless and wonderful efforts.

Premier's Reading Challenge

Your child is invited to participate in the Premier's Reading Challenge. It's easy, all students have to do is read and record! Class teachers will have a School Reader Record Form so students can track the books they have completed. All students who participate will receive a book mark and Participation certificate and all students who complete the challenge will also receive a certificate signed by the Premier. This is a great way to encourage reading and a love of literature so please encourage, support and share in the reading fun with your children.

The challenge runs between May 19 and August 21.

Thanks,
Max Nord
Teacher Librarian

New Outside School Hours Care at Jones Hill State School

Dear Families,

We are excited to be partnering with your school to deliver Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) from Monday, 13th July 2015.

We will partner with your school community to deliver a tailored after care program that is focused on bringing out the very best in kids. The program combines active games with structured and unstructured play, quiet time and a healthy snack. Every day is an adventure led by enthusiastic Camp Australia educators who are on a mission to make kids smile.

Register and Book

Through your school page on our website you can request an information pack, or register and book your children into the program. (Link below)

If you have any further questions, you can call our friendly Customer Service Team from Monday to Friday (8:00am – 6:00pm AEST) on 1300 105 343.

We look forward to seeing you in OSHC soon!

Yours sincerely,
Tracy Thompson
Camp Australia
Regional Coordinator

Brainstorm Production – "The Magic Words"

On Wednesday 22 July, Brainstorm Productions will be presenting "The Magic Words", a humorous and entertaining show about the importance of respect and good manners at school, at home and on-line.

This production is a fun way to show our children that rudeness and bad attitudes create bad feelings. Life becomes easy when you use the magic words!

"The Magic Words" has aliens, singing, dancing and lots of laughs, and will assist in creating a more pleasant and harmonious home and school environment.

The cost is $5.00 per student. Prep to 3 will go at 9:00am and the 4 to 6's will go at 11:45am. Invoices have been sent home.

P&C News

MOVIE AFTERNOON

Our next movie afternoon is "The Minions" which will be held 4pm on SUNDAY 21ST JUNE. Tickets will be $12 and are available at the school office now.

BUNNING'S BBQ

Our next BBQ is on Saturday 5th September. Helpers are still needed. Please leave your name at the office if you can spare a couple of hours.

SCHOOL DISCO - FRIDAY 12TH JUNE

Thank you to all students who came to our disco. It was a huge success. Thank you to the Reid Family - Gympie Party World for their donation of Glow products for us to sell on the night. A big thank you to the following people who volunteered their time to help make it a great night. Janessa Keogh, Carmel Window, Bruce Window, Darryl Davis, Monique Olsen, Gail McBride, Luke Delisser, Julie Baker, Louise Younger, Leisa Van Doren, Natalie Hansen and Paula Jonauskis.

We would also like to thank our Deputy Principal, Helen Grogan & the school's music teacher, David Impey for their help on the night. All proceeds raised will go towards improvements for our wonderful school.

SPORTS DAY - 24TH JUNE

Sports Day is next Wednesday 24th June.

Our canteen is being organised ready for a great day. Order forms for students and spectators were sent home last Friday. Please ensure your child places an order with all monies in the P&C box in the office by this Friday 19th June. It is highly recommended that spectators pre-order their food as well. This greatly assists us in our ordering.

A coffee van will be at the school from 8.30am with a portion of all sales going to the school, so please support us and buy your cappuccino or latte once you arrive at Sports Day!!

We would also appreciate home baking to be sold. It can be delivered to the hall canteen on Sports Day morning. If possible please include an ingredients list with your home baking.

We also require donations for our raffle. Please leave these with the ladies in the office.

Any help on the day would be greatly appreciated, even if only for an hour. Please let the office know if you are able to help or contact Sasha on 0409 429 242

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Jo is looking for volunteers to help out at tuckshop on Fridays. Please contact Jo 5489 0534 or 0402 4040309.

Chappy News

What a term we've had! The prep to year 3 dance party was so much fun and enjoyed by every student who attended. I can't wait for the year 4 - 6 dance party which will be held on the 26th of June. I'm very excited to say that for the last brekky club of this term (next Thursday), we will be having a pancake breakfast. I am looking for donations of pancakes, toppings and pancake makers. If you would like to donate any of the items, please drop them into the office. Thank you in advance for making our last brekky club of the Semester one to remember.

Looking forward to seeing you around the school,

Have a great week!
Chappy Caitlin

NAIDOC WEEK 2015

NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia each July (5 - 12) to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A colouring in competition for Prep to year 2 and a Short Story competition for years 3 to 6 are being held as part of the celebrations. Please see forms attached or pick one up from the school office. Entries need to be returned to the school by Friday 20 June 2015.

July School Holiday Junior Tennis Hotshots Fun Tournaments

Gympie Junior Tennis will be conducting 3 Hotshots Fun Tournaments for any junior players from beginner to advanced level on Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd July at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Rd. All children that attend school coaching and hot shots programs are suited to these events. Great prizes and a lucky player prize drawn at each tournament. Members and non members welcome.

The tournaments will run from 8.30am until 12.30pm and cost will be $25.00 / player for 1 event $45/ player 2 events $60/player for 3 events in the same week including morning tea and lunch.

Family Discounts and multiple tournament entry discounts apply.

Entries close 10.00am on the day prior to the event with Brett Cottrill 0417 746795 or Matt Watkins 0417 070129.

Tennis Gympie Primary School Challenge Years 1 to 7

Tennis Gympie will be holding the next interschool challenge of 2015 at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Road on Wednesday 24th June from 3.30pm to 5.30pm

The cost is $10 per player, $15 for 2 players from the same family or $20 for 3 or more players from the same family including a free sausage sizzle. The challenges will be based on our Hot Shots Tennis in Schools programs and Holiday Fun Tournament events and all players will be placed into groups of appropriate skill levels (eg Red, Orange and Green Ball Levels).

Heaps of fun and prizes and a chance to represent your school.

Note: Players from the winning school must play a minimum of 4 challenges to be eligible for a medallion.

For more information or to book in please call Brett Cottrill Ph 0417746795 or Matt Watkins 0417070129