30 November 2022

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

We have almost reached the end of the 2022 school year. This year has been a very successful and busy one with many events including the Cairns Trip for our senior students, the Spring Festival, Colour Run 4 Fun, ANZAC Day ceremonies, Year 3 camp to Luther Heights, Year 4 camp to Barambah, High Ropes Days, Sports Day and numerous excursions.

As we head into the Christmas Break, I would like to congratulate our staff, students and families on all that has been accomplished this year. We have completed facilities projects, with our ANZAC Memorial Wall, Outdoor Learning Area, Hall upgrade, new fence, Specialist Building and Staffroom refurb. Our students have achieved some wonderful results, with 95% of students in Prep to year 6, achieving a C or better in English. An outstanding achievement.

We would like to wish our staff leaving Jones Hill, the very best in their future endeavours.

Mr Callaghan will be on leave next year and is looking forward to some peace and quiet and travelling with his wife. Mr Callaghan’s sense of humour, expertise and contribution to our school has been invaluable and we look forward to his return in 2024.

Ms Fitzgerald has accepted a transfer to Kilkivan SS and we would like to thank her for preparing our year 6 students for high school and being a valuable part of the Jones Hill team this year. We wish her all the best at her new school next year and the next chapter in her teaching career.

Mrs Nolan has been teaching the year 4/5 class for most of this year and we would like to thank her for the work she has done and fitting in so well with Jones Hill Team.

Mrs Picone is taking leave in Term 1 and will be teaching at schools closer to her home next year. We would like to thank Mrs Picone for teaching the 5PD class and for her enthusiasm with the Eco Garden and the environment.

Mrs Dunn will be on leave next year as she completes some study. We would like to take this opportunity to wish her all the best as she studies to become a Speech Language Pathologist. Mrs Dunn shared the teaching of the 5PD class this year with Mrs Picone and students will miss their ‘brain breaks’ and Mrs Dunn’s endless energy.

We have been fortunate to have Mrs Kropp teaching The Arts in semester 2. Thank you to Mrs Kropp for her dedication and commitment to teaching the students Dance units. We look forward to seeing Mrs Kropp around Jones Hill school again next year.

Finally, we would like to wish the year 6 students heading into high school, the very best for their future education and hope they continue to achieve and are successful in their lives. We would also like to thank the parents who will also finish with Jones Hill as their children transition to high school.

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2023.

AWARDS NIGHT

On Thursday night, 1st December, we will be celebrating with the Jones Hill Awards Night. We will be honoured to share the accomplishments of our students, the great work they have shown this year, their positive attitude and achievements in a variety of areas including, Instrumental Music, Reading, Academic, Most Improved, Leadership, Japanese, Sport and Learning Enhancement. Congratulations to all of our students for reaching your goals this year and achieving success. Awards night will be held in the hall starting at 6:30pm. Our Strings Ensemble and Instrumental Band will be playing.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

On Monday night, 5th December we will be acknowledging the end of primary school with the Year 6 Graduation. The year 6 students will receive graduation gifts of a pen, signature bear, certificate and photo. Students will have the opportunity to remember friends they have made, the good times they have shared, their achievements and for parents and families to be proud of the young people they have grown into over their primary school years. Thank you to Mrs Crow, Ms Fitzgerald, Mr Callaghan, Mrs Drury, Mr Cunningham and our wonderful staff behind the scenes, who make the night a memorable occasion for all.

2022 CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Weather permitting our annual Christmas Concert will be held on Wednesday 7th December on our new outdoor stage area. The concert will start at 5:30pm and all grades and the staff will be performing. Students may wear Christmas outfits.

The P&C will be running a sausage sizzle and selling cold drinks from 5pm. Come along and enjoy our end of year celebrations. Please bring a camping chair or picnic rug so you can sit in comfort.

2023 CLASSES

The 2023 Class Lists will be emailed home to parents next Wednesday, 7th December.

Due to high student numbers class are now finalised and we are unable to take any further requests.

Classes for next year are as follows:

PM – Julie Mitchell
PC – Sue Curran
P/1R – Renee Ryan
1B – Katrina Beyer
1S – Jo Stevenson
1/2D – Nardia De Bruyn
2A – Megan Austin
2E – Amanda Elson
2F – Regina Fairbrother
3B – Sonia Blake and Katrina Drury
3D – Stacey Dodd and Katrina Drury
3/4B – Claire Broadhurst
4G – Emma Green
4/5B – Keelee Bosworth
5B – Katy Booth and Renee Berry
5S – Amanda Stubbins
6B - Jessica Barnes
6C – Rebecca Crow and Katrina Drury

REPORT CARDS

The semester 2, 2022 report cards will be emailed home on Tuesday 6th December. The students have worked very hard this year and have made significant gains in their learning and development. If you have any questions about report cards, please contact the office on 54 890555.

Kind Regards,

James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

EVENTS CALENDAR

PARADE 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

PC: Kingsley; PM: Avery; PR: Eva; 1B: Aiden; 1D: Knight; 1S: Georgie, Finn; 2A: Peter; 2E: Carter; 2F: Parker; 2/3B: Leo, Cooper; 3D: Alex; 4B: Lincoln; 4G: Amelia, Isabella; 4/5C: Lochlan; 5PD: Grace; 5/6C: Charlize; 6K: Matilda

TOKEN AWARDS

40 Tokens: PC: Alyssa; 5PD: Casey

60 Tokens: PR: Henry; 2E: Brooklyn, Ryleigh, Noah, William, Amelia, Skylah, Isla; 2F: Charlie; 4G: Joe, Zion, Riley; 5PD: Daniel; 5/6C: Xavier; 6K: Daphne, Ross, Liam, Xander

80 Tokens: PC: Skyla, Chayse; PM: Harrison, Poppy; 1D: Jack, Corbin, Tyler, Belle, Addelynn; 1S: Isabella, Lilliah, Linkin; 2A: Noah; 2E: Ayla, Isabella, Maria, Miley, Flynn, Ashton, Thor; 2F: Noah, Rowland, Emerson; 2/3B: Kristian, Edith, Nixon; 4B: Ava, Levi, Lily; 4G: Bella, Kate, Annabelle, Garrett; 4/5C: Xavier; 5PD: Kaylah; 5/6C: Lilly

100 Tokens: PC: Kenzie, Hudson, Harlow, Judson, Ryan; PM: Penny; PR: Kyron, Lincoln, Charlie; 1B: Sophie, Summer, Jack, Isla, Ben, Kasey, Benny, Harvey; 1D: Remy, Charlie, Noah, Fleur-Bella, Knight, Quinn, Jackson, Scarlett; 1S: Justice, Myah, Amelia, Sammy, Rose, Austin, Ella, Jaylen, Charlotte, Amy, Summer, Stanley; 2E: Misa, Ryleigh; 2F: Chloe; 2/3B: Amayah, Maddie, Mila, Hayden, Richard, Alec, Lorie, Silas, Piper, Maggie, Pypa; 3D: Hailo; 4B: Ava, Zanthe, Olivia, Grace, Alani, Shelby, Dece, Marshal, Nate; 4G: Mia, Haiden, Angus, Isabella; 4/5C: Danika, Maddison, Temujin, Cooper, Miah; 5PD: Noah, Kyran, Corey, Clara, Lani, Tate, Emily, Jackson, Aubrey, Savannah; 5/6C: Hunter, Miah; 6K: Naomi

BEHAVIOUR LEVEL AWARDS

Platinum: Lincolne, Amarli, Bronte (5PD)

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

PAYMENTS

A reminder that all overdue payments for 2022 will need to be finalised prior to students attending Rewards Day Activities. Please see below for Payment and Form return dates:

• Rewards Day – Now overdue
• Pizza Payments (1B, 1S, 1D, 3S, 4G, 4B, 4/5C, 5PD, 6K, 6R only) – December 1
• 2023 SRS – full payment or first instalment by 27 January, 2023

All payments can be made through QKR!, BPOINT or in person at the office.

Please note , payments CAN NOT be taken over the phone.
Please DO NOT make payments via BPay

REWARDS DAY

On Friday, December 9 students will be given the opportunity to celebrate their behaviour results for 2022.

• Years 4-6 Gold and Platinum students we be attending a day excursion to Coolum Aqua Park. Bus leaves at 8:30am sharp.
• Years 2-3 Gold students will be attending a day excursion to the Gympie Aquatic Centre. Students leave the school at 9am.
• Years 1-6 Silver students will be attending a half day excursion to the Gympie Aquatic Centre. Students leave the school at 11:30m.
• Years 1-6 Bronze students will remain at school and participate in fun rotational activities. Some of these will include water activities please bring sun safe swimming, rashie, towel and thongs.
• Years 1-6 Orange and Red students will remain at school and be involved in building a plan for improved behaviour for 2022.

P&C NEWS

MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

The P&C are having a Christmas raffle that will be drawn at the end of year Christmas Concert. Parents are asked to donate an item for the raffle. These items could include Christmas decorations, chocolates, food items etc. Donations can be left at the office. Thank you all for your continued support in our school. Tickets are available on QKR! or at the School Christmas Concert.

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

Tuckshop

Please note: During the next two weeks we will be removing items from the menu as supplies run out. Tuckshop will be closed on Friday, December 9. Our last day of operation for the year will be Thursday, December 8.

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Conveyers

KOALA KIDS

Vacation Care

Koala Kids OSHC will once again provide Vacation Care for the December/January break. Please find attached a booking form that should be returned as soon as possible. If you are wanting to use our Service but have not yet enrolled your children, please click on this link;

2023 OSHC

If you would like to start your child in Koala Kids OSHC at the start of 2023, please enrol now so there is plenty of time to process through the enrolment for the service and the CCS. Please follow the enrolment link as attached.