24 August 2022

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

Road Safety

The safety of our children is everyone’s responsibility. Parents/carers please park in allocated car parks. Parking illegally causes a safety issue as other drivers cannot see children crossing the road. Use the pedestrian crossings on McIntosh Creek Rd and Heilbronn Rd to walk across the road when collecting or dropping off your children. The police have been patrolling around our school and we appreciate their support to keep everyone safe.

Inclusion Scan and Assess

This week Jones Hill welcomed the Inclusion Scan and Assess Team. The staff, some parents and students had the opportunity to speak to the team about Inclusive Education. They were very impressed with the dedication and supportive staff at Jones Hill, the overwhelmingly positive responses from parents and students to make everyone feel welcome, a sense of belonging and supported.

Book Week

At Jones Hill we love reading and have some excellent readers who enjoy books, digital texts and other forms of literature. We will be celebrating Book Week – 22nd – 26th August and the theme is: Dreaming with Eyes Open. Remember to get your costume ready as we are all dressing up this Friday 26th August. There will be a competition in the library, the Read-a-thon and an author visit with Karen Foxlee.

Read-a-thon

At Jones Hill we have wonderful readers! We are encouraging all student to participate in the Read-a-thon this week as part of Book Week, 22nd – 26th August. All forms were sent home or you can get a form from the office. All funds raised need to go on the QKR! Money raised goes to the P&C for purchase of books and resources for reading. Students who raise $10 or more get to choose a show bag. The students who raise the most money receive some books and treats.

Math Team Challenge

A group of aspiring mathematicians from Year 5 and 6 got the chance to participate in the Gympie region Maths Teams Challenge. Both teams worked very hard and had heaps of fun competeting against about 20 teams made up of the regions best math students. Whilst Jones Hill didn’t walk away with any medals, one of our teams scored second place in the first round of challenges! All the students tried their best and should be highly commended for their efforts and behaviour.

Kind Regards,

James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE AWARDS

CLASS AWARDS

The following students will receive Behaviour Awards for displaying the school values of Respect, Learning, Safety and Relationships. Parents are welcome to join us at parade. Parade will be filmed and uploaded to Facebook.

CLASS AWARDS

PM: Charlotte; PR: Aria; 1B: Jack; 1D: Kiah; 2E: Maria; 2F: Noah; 2/3B: Mackinlee; 3D: Chloe; 4B: Caleb; 4G: Hannah; 4/5C: Smit; 5PD: Indianna; 5/6C: Cooper; 6K: Daphne

TOKEN AWARDS

20 Tokens: 1B: Leon

40 Tokens: 2E: Ashton, Thor; 2F: Noah; 4B: Levi, Shelby, Marshal, Caleb, David; 4G: Ivie-Rose; 5PD: Grace; 5/6C: Bella, Xavier

60 Tokens: PR: Isla, Elleena, Charlie, Mila, Logan; 1B: Summer; 1D: Remy; 2A: Jakob; 2E: Lucas; 3D: Jake, Skye-Lisa, Cody; 4B: Jaxson, Clayton, Peyton, Ava, Alani; 4G: Amelia; 4/5C: Maeson, Madison, Maddison, Smit, Miah; 5PD: Lani, Jackson, Zac, Preston, Kaylah; 5/6C: Cody, Lily, Tom, Cooper

80 Tokens: 1B: Megan; 2A: Cohen, Archie, Theo, Shaleigh, Gracie; 2F: Thomas, Isla; 4B: Tamika; 5PD: Zander

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Vacation Care

Spaces are filling fast for our September Vacation Care please book now.

Spring Festival

Spring Festival will be held on Friday, October 14 at Jones Hill State School. This full day event will see all the students participate in varied learning experiences outside the classroom, collaborating with our community to enhance our learning possibilities. This is a school day full school uniform is required.

As part of Spring Festival we have a number of competitions, we invite all students to enter as many competitions as they like. The entries are to be completed at home, not in class time. Some competitions are open to family and friends.

Spring Festival will see us host many community groups who will present an educational and entertaining session for the students. We invite families to join the classes on the day as they progress through the activities.

Please follow the newsletter and Facebook for updates on Spring Festival.

School Rock Musical

Tickets for both Friday and Saturday night are now sold out. Both nights start at 6pm, at GSHS, Hamilton Hall. Our students have put in a lot of work preparing for the musical. We look forward to seeing their performances.

Food and drink will be available to purchase on the night.

Year 6 News

Photo

Next Wednesday, August 31, photographers will be coming to take a Year 6 cohort photo. All students are required to be wearing the correct uniform, Senior shirts if possible. Following the group photo, School and House Captain photos will be taken. House Captains, please bring your House shirt to change into.

Graduation

RELAY FOR LIFE

Jonesy’s 5 cent Challenge

We are almost to the end of our challenge for 2022.

At parade on September 6 trophies will be awarded to the two highest fundraising classes. Who will be the winners of this year’s challenge?

Remember any denomination is accepted.

LITTLE KOALAS PLAYGROUP

The Little Koalas Playgroup runs every Wednesday afternoon this term. Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Adamson will be running the playgroup from 2pm-3pm in the PM classroom. If you have a little person, aged 0-5 years and would like to attend the playgroup, please come along and join in the fun. If you would like more information please contact Julie Mitchell on 54 890 555.

2023 ENROLMENT

Enrol Now

Do you have a child who will be starting Prep in 2023? Please fill out the form below and return it to our school office or email to jhurr5@eq.edu.au to add their name to our enrolment list.

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

Tuckshop

Unfortunately, lettuce will be temporarily removed from some items on our tuckshop menu due to the cost. Thank you for your understanding and support.

The Gum Tree Cafe is open four days a week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at first break only.

• Orders are to be placed online only using the QKR! app.
• All orders need to be placed before 9am.
• A reminder that two days’ notice is required for Birthday Buckets.

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Conveyers

GOLF

HOTSHOTS TENNIS COACHING PROGRAM

Gympie and District Tennis Association Coach Michael Morton will commence Hotshots lessons at Jones Hill State School starting from the May 9.

Lessons will be on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00am to 8:45am.

• Monday will be red or orange ball, ages 5 to 9
• Wednesday mornings will be green or yellow ball, ages 9+.

Price is $150 for the term (10 x $15) or based on what week you start in the term.

Registration

To register for the program please contact Michael on 0408 306 859 or Michael.tennisgympie@hotmail.com.

Payments can be made directly to Michael either by direct deposit BSB: 084 602 Acct: 75 144 8789 student’s name as reference or by cash.

Thanks, Coach Michael

CONTAINERS PLEASE

Keep bringing in your containers for recycling. All plastic bottles, aluminium cans, tetra packs can be dropped off to the office. Glass bottles can be brought in by adults only.

The Jones Hill SS community is doing their part to reduce landfill and keep our waterways clean. Thank you to all of our families and students for supporting this very worthy cause.