27 October 2021

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

DAY FOR DANIEL

On Friday, October 29 we will be recognising Daniel Morcombe Day by wearing red. This day highlights the importance of Child Safety and educating our children about how to keep themselves safe in all situations. No donation needed, all students are asked to wear red to show their support.

As part of the Health and Wellbeing curriculum, all classes will take part in Child Safety Talks presented by Reegan Cunningham (Police Detective).

SHAVE FOR RELAY

Two of our year 6 students have bravely offered to shave their heads in support of Queensland Cancer Council - Relay for Life. Manny and Seth contacted Mr. Watt and have asked to do this on parade this Friday. If you would like to support them in their venture and help the Queensland Cancer Council please drop your donations into the Jones Hill School Office or you can donate online by following the below link.

USC WINNERS

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) ran an Explore Program for years 4, 5 and 6. Year 4s could enter an Art Competition, Year 5s attended the Career Expo and Year 6s could enter a Writing Competition. Congratulations to Kiara in 4B who was runner up in the Art Competition. Kiara had her painting framed and received an art kit. Congratulations to Lola in 6C who won the Writing Competition and received a Lenovo tablet. A wonderful acknowledgement of these students’ effort and talent.

FLAG PRESENTATION

Last week, Tony Perrett, LNP Member for Gympie, presented the Jones Hill School Captains with a new Queensland Flag at parade. The new flag will be flown on the soon to be completed ANZAC Memorial wall, as part of the outdoor stage area. Thank you to Mr Perrett.

SLIME SPECTACULAR COLOUR FUN RUN

Last Friday, the students and staff had a great afternoon with the children, running the Slime Spectacular course. Lots of laughing and good fun was had by everyone involved. Jones Hill families raised over $10 000! This money will be used by the P&C to provide resources for your children. Computers, iPads, books, Year 6 Graduation items and more. Thank you to everyone involved, especially Mrs Crow and Mrs Gills who organised the event.

AWARD NIGHT

The Jones Hill Awards Night is the 2nd December, starting at 6:30pm in the hall. 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.

FREE CYBER SAFETY SESSIONS FOR JONES HILL PARENTS

Where: One Mile SS
When: Thursday 28th October
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
RSVP: The RSVP link is http://ems.gs/3wfq0kXeaEE

CHOIR NEWS

The Junior and Senior Choir members are very excited to be performing at parade on Friday 12th November. As this performance will be on the new outdoor stage, it will be “weather permitting”. If we have rain on the day, the performance will be postponed to the following Friday. We hope to see you there for our first combined choirs’ performance!

BOOK FAIR

Many thanks to everyone for supporting our Book Fair, Reading Oasis, A Cool Place to Discover Hot Books! With your amazing support for our Library fundraiser, we will be receiving approx. $1500 worth of rewards to spend on your School Library.

Book Fair is like having an exciting bookstore that comes to your school. It is such a joy to see all the students have so much fun visiting and exploring the books on offer.

Our Book Fair has been such a success, thank you again!

Book Pyramid competition winners of a $10 voucher to spend at Book Fair today are: Charlie N PC; Misa B 1/2S; Lochlan R 3D; Laylalee L 5W, Mrs Curran PC & Mr Walker IT. Enjoy!

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.

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: PM – Riley; PR – Stanley; 1B – William; 1H – Charlie; 2B – Pypa; 2KR – Asha; 3B – Chace; 3D – Grace; 3B (Japanese) – Haiden; 4MD – Grace; 5/6C – Archie; 6GU – Xavier; 4B (Japanese) – Miah
RESPECT: 5W – Tilly
ALL VALUES: 5R – Sianna; 6C - Axle

TOKEN AWARDS

20 TOKENS: 2B – Tyler
40 TOKENS: PR – Kahleesie; 6C – Jordan
60 TOKENS: 1H – Donovan; 2B – Delilah; 2KR – Hailo, Milly, Luke; 5R – Tylor, Ashton, Riley, Liam, Cooper; 5/6C – Jackson, Sophie; 6C – Lincoln
80 TOKENS: PM – Linkin; 1B – Archie, Mason, Kristian, Shaleigh, Chase; 1H – Brooklyn, William; 3D – Jaxson, Zion, Maeson, Lochlan; 4MD – Ethan, Aubrey, Alisha, Addison; 5W – Bethany, bailey, Jase, Lilly; 5/6C – Rieland, Benjamin; 6C – Ella, Aurora
100 TOKENS: PM – Ally, Austin, Addelynn, Hudson, Kiarnnah; PR – Myah, Stanley, Knight; 2B – Bonnie, Olivia, Ashtyn; 3B – Summer, Angus, Annabelle; 3D – Dece, Ava, Wynter, Mia; 4MD – Savannah, Corey, Breeanna, Lily, Riley, Zander, Jakob, Sienna, Temujin, Amarli, Mitchell; 5/6C - James

BEHAVIOUR LEVEL AWARDS

SILVER: 1/2S – Misa, Miley, Ruby, Cohen, Richard; 5W – Tayla; 6C – Amara, Axle
GOLD: 5W – Lilly, Matilda; 6C – Kane
PLATINUM: 5W – Tyler; 6GU - Aurora

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Hi Everyone,

TEACHERS’ DAY

It’s a day that we acknowledge the professionalism, dedication and expertise of those responsible for educating our students at Jones Hill. We will acknowledge the professional efforts of our teachers at Jones Hill School at a special morning tea on Friday. We encourage all students to greet their teacher with “Happy Teachers’ Day” on Friday.

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

Invoices for the 2022 SRS have now been generated. If you have outstanding SRS fees from 2021, you will not be eligible to join the scheme in 2022 until your fees are paid.

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.

EXCURSION/CAMP INFORMATION

Year 2 Aussie World

As part of their science unit years 1/2S, 2B and 2KR will be visiting Aussie World on Thursday, November 4. Permission, medical forms and payment are due by this Friday, October 29.

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 this Friday, October 29. Payment plans are available through the office, if required.

Year 5 Maranatha

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

Permission, medical forms and payment are due by November 12. Payment 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.

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

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

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.

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

MATHS

Maths in Year 1

Year 1 students have enjoyed collecting and representing data as part of our maths work this term. We have been asking questions and interviewing friends to gather people’s information and preferences on various topics. We have used tables, tally marks, bar graphs and pictographs to represent our data. Some topics have included:

Which ice-cream flavour do you prefer?
What is your favourite sandwich filling?
What colour are your eyes?
Which month were you born in?
Who is your favourite Cranky Bear character?

We have also been enjoying various activities to identify half of an object and half of a collection. We know that a half is one of two equal parts and that halves must have the same amount to be equal.

TENNIS GYMPIE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE YEARS 2 TO 6

Tennis Gympie will be holding the 5th Primary School Challenge for 2021 at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Road on Thursday 4th November from 3.30pm to 5.00pm

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).

NOTE: This is the final challenge for 2021

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

Note: Players from the winning school must play a minimum of 2 challenges to be eligible for a medallion.

GYMPIE SCORPIONS FUTSAL CLUB

The Gympie Scorpions Futsal Club is looking for more teams to participate in the 21/22 Summer Season.

Team spots are still available.

Futsal is a great way to keep your fitness up and also work on crafting your skills in the off season.

Age groups: 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years and men’s.

It's not too late to join but we need you to act NOW!

Player registration -

Contact Billy 0436 000 060 or email gympie@sunnycoastfutsal.com.au

COOLOOLA BMX CLUB

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