20 November 2019

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

Prep Orientation Day

On Thursday 28th November, our 2020 prep students will visit Jones Hill SS for their Prep Orientation morning, from 9:00am-10:00am. This visit is to welcome our new students and give them the opportunity to meet their teachers, teacher aides, spend some time in classrooms doing activities and become familiar with school.

Leadership Day

Forms went home last week for the grade 5 Leadership Day on December 2. These permission and medical forms must be filled out and returned to the office by November 22.

Prep Enrolments for 2020

If you have a child attending Prep in 2020 and would like them to attend our school, please contact our school administration staff. This may be done by phoning us on 54890555, calling into the office or via email on admin@jonehillss.eq.edu.au. Our staff can answer all of your questions and are happy to help. We do accept out-of-catchment enrolments and last year all of our out-of-catchment students were able to attend Jones Hill State School. By adding your child to our current waiting list you will receive information regarding our Prep Transition Programs and information sessions.

High School Enrolments

If you have a year 6 student transitioning to high school next year, please ensure you have completed their enrolment forms and have booked an enrolment meeting. Students cannot attend the transition day without being enrolled. The year 7 orientation day for James Nash and Gympie High is 2 December.

Year 6 Graduation

Year 6 Graduation will take place on the evening of 9 December and will now be starting at 5.30pm. The school holds a small and respectful ceremony for students as part of the completion of primary schooling and transition to high school. This evening is for year 6 students and their family.

Music Twilight Soiree

The instrumental, strings and marimba students will be performing at a concert in the Jones Hill school hall at 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy our Twilight Soiree and our very talented performers.

Kind Regards,

James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday November 22 at 9:00am in the Hall.

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: Royden – (P/1R), Caleb & Hayley – (1B), Caleb – (1S), Archer – (2W), Layne – (3MD), Tylor – (3/4D), Zeke – (4N), Macy – (5C), Abagail – (5MW).

Relationships: Ethan – (1/2H), Maddison – (3R), Nate – (6C).

JHSS All Values: Hailo – (PM), Mason – (2S).

Token Awards

20 Token Awards

3MD – Joseph.

40 Token Awards

2S – Nathaniel.
5C – Wade.

60 Token Awards

3MD – Eli.
5C – Wade.
5MW – Dean.
6G – Deacon.

80 Tokens Awards

PC – Milly.
PM – Kilah, Olivia.
1S – Caleb.
2W – Linkin, Bella.
3MD – Seth, Jacob.
4N – Cortney.
5C – Fred.

100 Token Awards

PM – Cody, Aiden, Delilah, Piper, Chloe, Cohen.
P/1R – Jack R, Chaise, Riley, Chayce.
1/2H – Reaghan, Chase.
2S – Tate, Summer.
2W – Clara.
3MD – Riley, Finley.
3R – Ally, Tilly.
3/4D – Lincoln, Makayla.
4N – Rhianna.
5MW – Casey, Cooper.
6C – Theo, Travis, Marcus, Ella, Ellie.

Behaviour Level Awards

Silver Level

1B – Bella.
2W – Charlee, James, Kiara, Mia.

Platinum Level

5MW – Casey, Lara.
6G – Asha.

UPDATE FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

New School Sign

Recently, due to safety concerns, all manual school signs had to be lowered and must stay lowered until further notice. As the sign was very old we have decided to replace it. This Thursday we are having a new LED electronic sign installed at the front of the school. It will not be functional for a further two weeks until the power is connected. After this we will be able to bring you updates on a far more regular basis.

Student Resource Scheme

Please return your SRS form or ring the office ladies to let them know your preference on 54890555. Stationery orders for the 2020 school year will need to be confirmed very soon and we would like to have accurate numbers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a ring.

Prep Excursion to Gympie Regional Art Gallery

On Thursday 5 December all PC, PM, P/1R students will travel by bus to the Gympie Art Gallery. Students will learn about the gallery by taking a tour and looking at the artworks. Students will leave the school at 9:15am and leave the Art Gallery at 10:45am, returning to school at 11:00am. Students must wear full school uniform for this excursion. Cost for the bus is $2.50 and invoices have been emailed or sent home and permission forms have been handed out. Please return the permission slips to your teacher by Monday 25 November.

Rewards Day

All students need to return payment and permissions for their Rewards Day activities asap. Venues and catering are being booked and if you have not returned your paperwork or payment then you run the risk of your child not being able to attend.

Years 4-6 Gold and Platinum students we be attending a day excursion to Bli Bli Aqua Park.

Years 2-4 Gold students will be attending a day excursion to the Gympie Aquatic Centre.

Years 1-6 Silver students will be attending a half day excursion to the Gympie Aquatic Centre.

Years 1-6 Bronze students will remain at school at participate in fun rotational activities.

Year 1-6 Orange and Red students will remain at school and be involved in building a plan for improved behaviour for 2020.

Invoices, permission and medical forms have been sent home. Those attending Bli Bli Aqua Park must also fill in and return a waiver.

Permissions are signed on the understanding that a student’s behaviour level may change during the time period leading up to Rewards Day. A drop or rise in behaviour level will change the Rewards Day activities that your child is eligible to attend.

Lost Library/Reading Books

If you have been invoiced for lost reading books or lost library books, please either return the lost book or pay the invoice. If the items are not returned and invoices are not paid, then your child may not be able to participate in the end of year activities. Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding lost resources.

Overdue Payments

If your students has an overdue account, please be aware that it may affect their ability to be able to participate in upcoming school activities. Statements are sent out regularly to allow parents to see what is outstanding on their accounts. Many families are using payment plans such as Centre Pay and BPoint. If you are having difficulty paying, please contact the Business Manager on 54890555 to discuss utilising these payment plans.

PAYING BY CENTREPAY:

• Complete the Centrepay form and return to the school office for payment plans.
• Complete Centrepay form online

PAYING IN PERSON: Payment by Credit Card, Debit Card, Cash or Cheque

• Payment can be made at the School Office, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm
• EFTPOS facilities are available

PAYING BY QPARENT

Payments made be made by credit card using QParent App

2019 Yearbook

This year we have been able to add a new feature to the book, you will be able to view videos! The book will have instructions on how to download an app that will allow you to see the videos in the book. As a trial we have been able to add two videos. Yearbooks are still $15 each. Please come to the office to purchase one.

Student Absence

Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age has the legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attends a state school or a non-state school, on every school day for the educational program in which the child is enrolled, unless the parent has a reasonable excuse. The safety and wellbeing of students are the highest priorities for the Department. Parents need to know if their child hasn't turned up for school, and schools need to know when and why a child is absent. Parents are required to contact the school on, or prior, to a student being absent. Absences may be reported by phone, written note or by using the QParent App. State schools will be required to notify parents on the same day that any student is absent from school without explanation. The school will send out daily SMS text messages to notify parents that their child is absent and allows a reply service for you to explain the absence. Currently there are students who are on our system with unexplained absences. You will receive a letter this week regarding these absences. Please return the letter to the office with a brief explanation of what the absence was for.

Student Absence Line – 5489 0566

LEMs

Phonics Focus: Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic Awareness is gained through a series of stages and strategies. The LEM Phonics Phonemic Awareness Strategy 5 is Phonemic Identity. This is the ability of a student to recognise and identify the same sound (phoneme) in a series of different words. For example, ask your child, “Which sound is the same in man, mop and mill? /m/ is the same.” It is important to identify the sound (/m/) that is the same, not the letter name. Always start with initial sounds before moving to end sounds and finally middle sounds.

What you can do at home:

• Which sound is the same?
  Provide 3 pictures of words that begin with the same sound (ball, bed, bin). Say the words aloud and have your child repeat the words. “I can hear a sound that is the same in those words. Which sound do you hear that is the same?”
  1. Repeat with other initial sounds (pen, pig, puddle).
  2. Move on to end sounds (bell, girl, pickle).
  3. Use middle sounds (bug, sun, cup).

(Adapted from, LEM Phonics: Ark Educational Consultancy Gregory P. O’Keefe, 2003 (Updated 2008)

Julie Mitchell
Teacher – Prep M

MATHS FUN

Hundreds Board Puzzle

Instructions:

• Draw a shape (pattern of blank squares) from a hundreds board on the board, eg

• Student copies the shape.
• Places one number in a square.

• Student adds numbers to fill in the rest of the puzzle.

A cross shape (shown above) is a good starting shape as it consolidates the concepts of 1 more, 1 less, 10 more, 10 less.

• Extension activity

Amanda Stubbins
Teacher – 2S

MEET THE STAFF

Natasha Hooklyn – Teacher (1/2H)

Hi, my name is Natasha Hooklyn and I currently teach 1/2H. I have recently returned to Jones Hill State School after a two year stint teaching in remote Far North Queensland. I have three children, two of which attend our school and the third about to start prep in 2020. As a teacher, I have worked in many different areas such as the Gold Coast, Blackwater, Pormpuraaw and Tin Can Bay. After all the years of travel we have decided that Gympie is the place for us, we love all it has to offer! My family and I enjoy camping and four-wheel driving. We are excited to travel around Queensland these school holidays in our camper trailer to explore all that the Sunshine State has to offer.

DECORATIONS HELP

As many are aware, every year Mrs Hurren and her husband do a large Christmas light display at their home. This year they would like some help from the Jones Hill students.

If you would like to colour in a Christmas picture to be used in the display please see Mrs Hurren to pick up a sheet. The pictures will need to be returned to Mrs Hurren before the end of December so Mr Hurren can complete the display.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT FUNDRAISER

On Friday December 20, Mr and Mrs Hurren will hold a Sausage Sizzle fundraiser at their Christmas Light display to raise funds for the Jones Hill School 2020 Relay for Life Team.

They will have ice creams, cold drinks and sausages available for sale. Face painting will also be available for a small donation. The night will start at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the light display.

CATCHMENT AREA CLARIFICATION

Joint Statement from James Nash State High School and Gympie High State School

James Nash State High School and Gympie State High School are managed by in catchment enrolment plans, which accept students based on their home locality to each school. As a result, your home address determines the high school your child will attend.

To check which catchment you are in, please follow the below instructions:

1. Visit the link below.
2. On the left hand side of the screen, click on the second option ‘Secondary
3. Catchments – Year 7-10’
4. On the left hand side, type in your address in ‘Find my Address’
5. Enter your home address in and this will provide the secondary school catchment for your child.

Both high schools offer ‘Programs of Excellence’ which provide opportunity for a small number of out-of-catchment students to make applications to the alternate high school. These programs are:

James Nash State High School:

• Academic excellence
• Academy of Creative Arts
• Rugby union

Gympie State High School:

• Specialised School of Excellence for Maths and Science (SSOE)
• Rural Industries School of Excellence (RISE)
• Interactive Digital Media Program of Excellence
• Centurions Sporting Academies Program – Sporting Excellence (Rugby League,
• Futsal and Volleyball)

Catchment areas are based on the home address of the student, not the school they currently attend.

For more information, please visit the link below:

GYMPIE HIGH SHS AND JAMES NASH SHS ORIENTATION DAYS

P&C News

Christmas Raffle

Tickets went home for the P&C Christmas Raffle last week. If you didn’t receive any, they are available to purchase at the office. The P&C are also looking for donations for the Christmas raffle. If you would like to donate items to go in the raffle, please drop them into the office. Items such as Christmas Cakes or various Christmas foods, decorations ect.

F45 Gym Gympie

Right now F45 Gympie are offering 14 days unlimited training for only $20 and the best part is that every dollar goes to Jones Hill State School to help raise funds for their 2020 Canberra Trip.

You can secure your 14 day pass by downloading the F45 Training app and purchasing through the menu under ‘buy services’ OR come in and get a card from our office and head on in to the gym.

What better way to see what F45 training is all about than to do so while helping the youth of our community at Jones Hill State School.

Pie Drive

Collection date is the 28th of November and a reminder to bring your own bags to the office that morning for sorting. You can collect your pie orders at the tuckshop after 3.00pm. Thank you to our school community for supporting the Jones Hill State School P&C.

CAMP AUSTRALIA NEWS

Hello Everyone,

Last week at before and after school care we celebrated Environmental Week. Every day we used recycled items to make craft. One of the actives the children enjoyed the most was our sunflower gardens. We reused plastic banana containers to fill with soil and plant sunflower seeds. Then we made our own sunflowers out of cardboard and attached them to the front of our mini gardens. The children got to take their mini gardens home to show their families and watch their flowers bloom.

I would like to apologise to anyone who had trouble making a booking over the past week, there has been a few glitches on the Camp Australia website. If anyone is unable to make a booking, please call 0438051962 and the children can be added manually on our service tablet.

Camp Australia – Jessica and Team

A REMINDER FROM POLLEYS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Every school holidays the Regional Library organises fun and interesting activities for students. Bookings are vital as these events are very popular. Please click on the link below to download the full list of events and how to make a booking.

HOCKEY QUEENSLAND

Sporting Schools program for Term 1 for 2020 has openedand Primary Schools are being prioritised. Grant applications will be open until November 22, 2019.

The Sporting Schools Program provides our sport with another opportunity to attract new participants into our sport by being part of a multi-week development program. Hockey Queensland have significant experience in this area, delivering multiple school programs through our experienced and well qualified coaches.

GYMPIE HOT SHOTS TENNIS

HOT SHOTS TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Gympie and District Tennis Association Coaches Brett Cottrill and Matt Watkins will commence Hot Shots Tennis program at Jones Hill State School. Groups will be held on Thursdays - Grades 3 to 6 and Fridays - Prep, Grades 1 and 2 at first break 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.

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 are on every Thursday at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre Cartwright rd Gympie from 3.30pm to 5.30 pm FREE MEMBERSHIP!

Tennis Gympie Primary School Challenge Years 1 to 6

Tennis Gympie will be holding a Primary School Challenge at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Road on Thursday 21st November 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: This is the final challenge for 2019

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