13 October 2021

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

PURPLE DAY

This Friday, October 15 is Purple Day. Students and staff are invited to dress in purple and support our Jones Hill Relay for Life Team. Students may bring a gold coin donation or help the team’s onsite Relay fundraising by donating a prize. Please remember to wear sun safe clothing.

Students will also be able to purchase a Zooper Dooper ice block at second break for $1.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

On Friday, we welcomed the Deputy Principal from Gympie State High School, Mr Rehbein to parade to present scholarships to our year 6 students. Congratulations to Isla and Seth who received an Arts Scholarship, Layla and Sienna who were presented with Agriculture Scholarships and Lola and Ebony who were recipients of Academic Scholarships. We are very proud of your achievements and wish you all the best at high school next year.

2022 PREP STUDENTS

The 2022 Prep children participated in the Prep Transition Activities at Jones Hill this week. The children were very excited to come along and meet some of their teachers for next year and learn about school. The 2022 Preps were involved in a PE activity with Mr Littler, a Music activity with Mrs Rose and a storytelling activity with Mrs Curran. The next transition morning is on 2nd December from 9-10am, when the 2022 Prep children have their classroom visit. We are looking forward to seeing you all on this morning.

BOOK FAIR

Book Fair will be on again in the library from the 18th – 22nd October. The theme is Reading Oasis: A Cool Place to Discover Hot Books! Classes will be viewing the books, posters and stationery items on Friday. Children will bring home their wish list of items they would like to purchase. Book Fair is a great way to encourage a love of reading and to raise money for new resources and books for our library.

REWARDS DAY

On Friday 10th of December students will be given the opportunity to celebrate their behaviour results for 2021.

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

Years 2-3 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 and participate in fun rotational activities.

Years 1-6 Orange and Red students will remain at school and be involved in building a plan for improved behaviour for 2022.

Invoices, permission forms, medical forms and information will be sent home in the next two weeks. Those attending Coolum Aqua Park must also fill in and return a waiver. Please return payment and all forms before Friday 19th November.

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.

The approximate costs for activities are:

Years 4-6 Platinum and Gold (Coolum Aqua Park): $46
Years 2-3 Gold (Gympie Aquatic Centre): $21
Years 1-6 Silver (Gympie Aquatic Centre): $8

Families are welcome to start making payments at the office now.

AWARD NIGHT

We are currently finalising arrangements for this year’s award presentations.

Award winners will receive a trophy, gift card and certificate. We are seeking cash sponsorship donations of $30 per award. If you are interested in sponsoring one or more awards please email Mrs Hurren at jhurr5@eq.edu.au or see our office staff.

BOOK WEEK READ-A-THON

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

EVENTS CALENDAR

Behaviour Awards

The following students will receive certificates at parade this Friday. Our school parades will now be videoed and uploaded to Facebook. Parents of award recipients are welcome to attend parade. Please sign in on arrival using our QR Code, sanitise and use provided seating.

LEARNING: PC - Remy; PR – Myah; 1C – Carter; 3B – Charlotte; 3B (Japanese) – Carson; 3S – Tamika; 4B – Lani; 5/6C – Maiya; 6C – Isla; 6GU – Seth; 6GU (Japanese) – Aurora

RESPECT: PM – Kiarnnah; 1/2S – Indy; 2B – Lorie; 3D – Dece; 5W - Layne

RELATIONSHIPS: 2KR – Ryan; 4MD – Alisha; 5R - Tylor

TOKEN AWARDS

40 TOKENS: PC – Amy; 1C – Lila; 2B – Delilah; 4B – Xavier, Hunter; 6GU – Xavier, Naite, Seth

60 TOKENS: PC – Sophie, Jackson, Kiah, Charlotte, Isabella, Remy, Quinn, Fleur-Bella, Phoebe, Justice ; 2B – Lorie, Jack ; 2KR – Ryan, Cohen; 3B – Levi; 3D – Xavier; 3S – Shelby; 4B – Inca, Kiara; 4MD – Ethan, Noah, Regan, Tyson, Leilani; 5R – Caleb, Charlize, Caleb; 5/6C – Ruby-Rose; 6GU – Chloe-Jane, Ruby, Lincoln, Lainey, Riley, Vada, Cooper

80 TOKENS: PC – Bailey, Harvey, Ava; PR – Jaylen, Amelia; 1C – Emerson; 1/2S – LeBron, Isla; 2B – Pypa; 2KR – Edith, Piper, Logan; 3B – Chase, Miah, Caleb, Chace, Lewis; 3D – Chayce; 3S – Michael; 4B – Amelia, Summer, Lilianna; 4MD – Lawson, Savannah, Tate, Savannah, Corey, Breeanna, Linkin, Sienna, Amarli, Mitchell; 5W – Layne, Mia, Matilda, Luca, Tyler, Belle; 5/6C – Florence; 6C – Orson, Makayla; 6GU - Sienna

100 TOKENS: PR - Bailey, Frankie; 1C – Finn, Lila; 1/2S – Misa; 2KR – Isabelle; 3B – Stella, Sadie; 5/6C - Sophia

BEHAVIOUR LEVEL AWARDS

SILVER: 3D – Hannah

GOLD: 2KR – Isabelle, Edith, Amayah, Isla, Piper, Ciara

PLATINUM: 5W - Jai

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Hi Everyone,

REPORT CARDS

Semester 2 Report Cards will be emailed home at the end of the term. To ensure we have your details correct please fill in the form below and return it to our school office or update your details through the QParents App.

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME

Jones Hill School operates a Student Resource Scheme (SRS) to:

• Minimise the costs to parents/carers of providing textbooks and other learning resources for their child/ren, by securing discounts, through early payment and bulk ordering.
• Ensure that an adequate bank of resources is available to guarantee a good quality education for all students.
• The cost per child is $120 and has been this amount since the program started 5 years ago. The majority of parents utilise the SRS.
• The scheme does not provide any funds for the Parents' and Citizens' Association, is entirely voluntary and parents/carers are under no obligation to join.
• The SRS operates under the policies and guidelines of the Department of Education. A parent who does not wish to join the scheme is responsible for providing the student with the items that would otherwise have been provided to the student by the scheme as detailed on the year level subject requirements list, to enable the student to engage with the curriculum.
• Parents wishing to take advantage of the services provided by the SRS sign the relevant form agreeing to the conditions therein upon enrolment and then pay the annual SRS participation fee. The SRS provides the entire package for the specified participation fee and is not available in part.

A parent's participation or non-participation in the scheme will continue as per their previously completed Participation Agreement Form. A parent can opt in or out of the scheme in subsequent years by completing another “Participation Agreement Form".

Payment Arrangements

Payment can be made by the following methods;

• BPOINT is now available via: www.bpoint.com.au\payments\dete. BPOINT is a secure online payment system. A customer reference number and invoice number are required for BPOINT. This information is located on the school invoice and statement and can also be obtained through QParents.
• Over the phone by calling 1300 631 073 (must have school invoice with CRN and invoice number).
• Cash, EFTPOS or credit card are accepted at the school office Monday to Friday until 3:30pm.
• Direct payment of fees, via the Internet may also be established. Parents/carers are asked to contact the school office on (07) 54890555
• Centrepay is a free direct bill paying service available to parents/carers who receive Centrelink payments, such as Family, Newstart and Abstudy. Centrepay can make direct payments to Jones Hill School to pay for school fees. Should you wish to take advantage of this service, please contact the school office on (07) 54890555

No, I do not wish to join the SRS

Participation in the Student Resource Scheme is nominated on enrolment. Should parents/carers choose not to join the SRS for 2022, please contact the school.

A parent who does not wish to join the scheme is responsible for providing the student with the items that would otherwise have been provided to the student by the scheme as detailed on the year level requirements list to enable the student to engage with the curriculum.

Student Resource Scheme

SRS must be paid before or at the start of the school year. Invoices are raised in November prior to the school year. Many families have indicated they prefer to pay fees off before the following year.

Payment plans are available for those families who are not in a position to have the Student Resource Scheme paid in full from day one. Payment plans can be negotiated weekly, fortnightly or monthly and can be spread across semester one. Payment Plans are approved by application or appointment with the school Business Manager.

CAMP INFORMATION

Year 3 Luther Heights

Students from 3B, 3D and 3S are heading off to Luther Heights Camp on Thursday November 25 and returning Friday, November 26.

Permission, medical forms and payment are due by October 29. Payment plans are available through the office, if required.

Year 5 Maranatha 3

The year 5 Leadership Camp will be held at Maranatha recreation Camp, Mothar Mountain from November 29 to December 1.

Permission, medical forms and plans are available through the office, if required.

Canberra/Cairns Trip 2022

Next year the year 5 and 6 classes will participate in a trip to Cairns. While we had planned to explore Canberra, the ever-changing face of Covid-19 has impacted the normal activities that we could attend and the uncertainties of lockdown (in another state) poses a risk that no parent would want to face.

The next payment instalment will be invoiced this week.

Year 2 Excursion to Aussie World

As part of their science unit years 1/2S, 2B and 2KR will be visiting Aussie World on Thursday, November 4. Permission notes, information and invoices will be sent home soon.

2021 YEARBOOK

Orders for the 2021 yearbook are now being taken. Please send in orders (with money) soon or drop by the office to pay. Yearbooks are still $16 each.

KOALA KIDS OSHC SERVICE

Happy Birthday OSHC

Koala Kids OSHC has turned one! The staff, parents and children celebrated on Friday 1 October with cupcake decorating, face painting, an animal petting farm and lots of games. Congratulations to everyone.

To enrol your child for OSHC please click on the link below.

For further information contact OSHC Koala Kids – email: oshcare@jonehillss.eq.edu.au or phone 0482675161

SLIME SPECTACULAR

Our Slime Spectacular School Fun Run is on Friday 22/10/21.

Feeling excited yet? There is only one week to go before our Slime Spectacular School Fun Run! We will be hosting our big event on Friday, October 22 on the top and bottom ovals.

Time is running out to fundraise. The more you raise, the bigger your prizes!

All cash donations or $5 participation fee MUST BE HANDED IN TO CLASS TEACHERS by 3pm this Friday. No money will be accepted after this date.

All participants will need to wear a white shirt, as they will be covered in vibrant, non-toxic slime from head to toe! No white shirt, no running!

Prize ordering is open.

Time to order your prizes. Every student who has raised $10 or more can choose a prize! Pick a prize from your highest category, or mix and match smaller prizes.

Prizes can be ordered online or with your sponsorship booklet. If you get stuck, your sponsorship booklet contains everything you need to know.

RELAY FOR LIFE

RELAY RAFFLE

Tickets are now available in the Gympie Region Relay for Life Raffle. All proceeds from this raffle will support Cancer Council Queensland’s many support programs, services and help fund lifesaving cancer research. To purchase a ticket, click on the link below or use the QR code on the poster below.

Here is a list of the great prizes available to win.

• Lady Elliot Island Day Trip for 2 Adults – (RRP: $930)
• 4 x 1-hour lessons Stand Up Paddle Board – (RRP: $300
• BIG4 Cania Gorge Holiday Park 2 nights – (RRP: $260)
• Mary Valley Rattler Gift Voucher – (RRP: $175)
• Rainbow Beach Horseride for 1 – (RRP: $150)
• Hartbeat – First Aid Course - (RRP: $120)
• Velmec Voucher – (RRP: $100)
• Zoe’s Mobile Hair & Beauty Services – (RRP: $55)
• The Bunker Café Bar & Restaurant Voucher – (RRP: $50)

Here is the link to your raffle page, you can share this online.

SHIRTS FOR SALE

We have a limited number of Relay for Life shirts for sale (kids size 10 and small adults only) and one only second-hand Relay for Life hat.

Second Hand Shirts - $5
New - $10
Second Hand Hat - $5

All funds will be donated to the Gympie Relay for Life.

JOIN OUR TEAM

2021 Gympie Cooloola Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, October 30.

Time is running out to register for Relay for Life. We would love to have a more students on our team.

To register please follow the link below.

For more information please contact Mrs Hurren (email jhurr5@eq.edu.au).

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

Tuckshop News

No pizza available on Fridays until further notice. New menus were sent home before the holidays. Extra copies are available from the school office.

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Convenors

P&C NEWS

Halloween Disco

Our next P&C Disco is on November 12 from 6pm to 8pm. Limited tickets available so remember to book early through QKR! Tickets are $10 and include a meal deal option.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

SWPBS

Students have had a wonderful start to term 4. Some of our classes are enjoying their swimming lessons this term. As part of these lessons, students are reviewing how to be safe at swimming lessons.

Reminders have included:

• Walking on concrete
• Following instructions
• Safely using equipment
• Lining up quietly
• Wearing sun-safe clothing and sunscreen

This week’s focus has also been on the playground expectations. Classes have been discussing how students use the playgrounds safely so everyone can have a wonderful play break.

HOT SHOTS TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Gympie and District Tennis Association Coach Brett Cottrill will commence Hot Shots Tennis program from Wednesday 20th October at Jones Hill State School. The group will be held on Wednesday lunchtimes from 11.00am to 11.40am for a BLOCK OF 5 WEEKS. Costs will be $55.00/pupil, $100.00 for 2 children or $145.00 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 Tuesday 19th Oct.

We accept the Fair Play 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: This group is only for Prep to year 3 Students. The current Monday group will be completing the last 2 lessons remaining from last term on Tuesday 19th and 26th October 2nd Break.

SWIMMING CLUB

COVID GUIDELINE INFORMATION

Social Distancing Restrictions

Although students are able to be near each other in classrooms, we are still under the direction from Qld Health to adhere to social distancing rules for adults. Therefore, we are restricting adult contact in school, by asking parents/carers to not enter classrooms and to drop off and pick up children in safe locations, outside the school gates or as arranged by the teacher. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep everyone safe.

Hygiene Measures

We will continue to implement consistent hygiene measures to keep our students and staff safe. The following hygiene procedures are in place at school.

• regular handwashing and hand sanitising, particularly before and after eating, and after going to the toilet
• encouraging students and staff to cough or sneeze into their elbow
• increased cleaning of school classrooms, particularly high frequency touch points including water fountains or bubblers
• regular cleaning of play equipment and materials
• individual water bottles for personal use