3 May 2023

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

GYMPIE STATE HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

An information evening for parents of year 6 students who are transitioning to high school will be held at Jones Hill State School Thursday, May 25. The session will run from 5pm to 5:45pm and will be held in the school hall.

ANZAC DAY

On Friday, 21st April, the whole school joined families, the community and distinguished guests, Mr Tony Perrett MP, State Member for Gympie, Mr Ivan Friske OAM - Vietnam Veteran and the Chairman of Gympie Legacy and Acting Superintendent Brad Inskip, District Officer, Wide Bay Burnett Police District to commemorate ANZAC Day.

The Choir, led by Mrs Rose, performed Lest We Forget, a very moving song, with sign language. Every class made and laid a wreath, with respect and pride, at our new ANZAC Memorial Wall. Thank you to Mrs Crow and everyone who helped to the make the service so memorable. Our school captains and year 6 leaders, who ran the service were exceptional.

On Monday 24th April, Mr Watt, Mrs Seed, Mrs Crow, Miss Barnes, Mrs Brogden and Mrs Worth had the privilege of attending the ANZAC service at ANZAC Square in Brisbane. We watched the service, listened to the speeches and our school Captains, Indy and Kyran laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame. Afterwards, we explored ANZAC Square and the War Museum, which has numerous statues and tributes to servicemen and women. The students investigated wartime events, stories and artefacts using interactive technology. The day was a great learning opportunity for the students and their engagement and behaviour were excellent.

DAY FOR DOLLY

On Friday May 12th, the Peer Skills Leaders will be commemorating Day for Dolly. Dolly is a girl who tragically took her own life as a result of bullying. Students are encouraged to wear blue accessories; however, this is not a free-dress day. Jones Hill State School shirts will still need to be worn but any blue accessories will be allowed: blue shorts, blue socks, blue hair bands etc.

This is what will be occurring on Day for Dolly.

Throughout week 4, the Peer Skills Leaders will be holding a Colouring in Competition during 2nd break. There will be prizes for the best colouring in for Prep, Years 1-3 and Years 4-6. The winners will be announced on Parade on May 12th.

The Peer Skills Leaders will also be holding Team/ Character building activities on Friday May 12th, 2nd Break. (Prep Oval, Bottom Oval 1-3 and Top Oval 4-6). Prizes will also be awarded here as well.

As this is not a free dress day, a gold coin donation is not required.

YEAR 2/3 RUGBY LEAGUE

Last week, students from year 2 & 3 were very excited to participate in the Rugby League Gala Day. They began the day with some skills and drills. After a quick break, they played 15 minute games against the other schools. Jones Hill teams: Bears, Knights and Panthers, played some great football. The teams won every game, except one, when the Jones Hill teams played each other. Fantastic sportsmanship was shown by all players, allowing everyone, who was new to the game, an opportunity to have a go. Thank you to Mr Rentz who trains the teams and was very proud of their performance.

YEAR 5/6 RUGBY LEAGUE

Also, last week, grade 5/6 selected players, went to Albert Park to play for the Tino Faasuamaleaui Shield. The team played against One Mile SS, Chatsworth SS, Gympie South SS and a mixed team, winning all 4 games! The Jones Hill Team progressed to the Semi Final, against St Patrick’s. They had a strong game plan and a lot of determination was shown, to pull off a big win scoring 9 tries to 2. Jones Hill were very excited to be in the final, versing Victory College. This was a very tough match as the players were all feeling fatigued from the last 5 games. Victory got the win 4 tries to our 2. The team were a little disappointed that they didn't get the win, but were reminded by Mr Rentz and Mr Littler, that they should be proud to represent Jones Hill at such a high level of competition and to make it to the final.

Thank you to Mr Rentz and Mr Littler for training and preparing the Team, who had a very successful and great day of rugby league.

Kind Regards,

James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

PARADE AWARDS

The following students will receive 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.

BEHAVIOUR AWARDS

PC: Sammy; PM – Macey; P/1R: Logan; 1B: Aubrey; 1S: Kyron; 2E: Jackson; 2F: Malakai; 3B: Evelyn; 3D: William; 3F: Mason; 4G: Richard; 4/5B: Haiden; 5S: Alani; Japanese 6B: Archer; 6B: Zander

TOKEN AWARDS

20 TOKENS: PC: Liana, Eva, Harper, Cooper, Tommy; PM – Koen, Archer, Leo, Zayley, Macey, Max; P/1R: Ezra; 1S: Jake, Braxton; 2E: Corbin, Amelia; 2F: Leon, Jaylen, Megan, Finn, Shaye; 3F: Emerson, Harley; 4G: Alec, Troy, Cooper, Jayden, Ryan, Piper, Delilah; 4/5B: Lelu, LeBron, Hailo; 5B: Lincoln, Chayce; 6B: Tate, John Hunter

40 TOKENS: P/1R: Hudson, Jasper; 1B: Isla, William, Mila; 1S: Aria, Darcee; 1/2D: Hayden, Lillian, Byron; 2A: Georgie; 2E: Connor; Frankie, Sammy; 3D: Chase, Romi, Lila; 3F: Amity; 4G: Silas; 4/5B: Hannah; 5S: Grace, Wynter, Makayla

Students who receive 20 Token Ice Block vouchers will now collect their free Zooper Doopers by bringing their voucher to the school office at second break.

EVENTS CALENDAR

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

At Jones Hill we love reading!

Get ready to take part in the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Information has been sent home with students. Please complete the permission form and send this back to school by Monday, May 5.

Each year, Jones Hill State School is proud to join in with the challenge and have all students reading. JHSS has had an honourable mention on the PRC website for having all students complete the challenge. So, let’s get reading.

Click below for a copy of the Reading Record Form and Permission Form

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Hi Everyone,

Koala Kids OSHC Service

If you wish to enrol your student for our Out of School Hours program please follow the link below.

READING ON RUGS

CHOIR NEWS

Congratulations to our Senior Choir members who have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year and recently performed at our school ANZAC service. Special thanks to our soloists who overcame nerves and windy weather on the day to sing so beautifully.

We have had many students in the lower grades very keen to get started so we are excited to begin our Junior Choir this term. Junior Choir will meet weekly on Thursdays at first break. We have several staff members volunteering their time to help support the large group of students that have signed up to join.

In order to manage the large numbers effectively (and work towards performances), we do need a short- term commitment from our little people. Junior Choir students are able to sign up at the beginning of each term. Once signed up, they are required to come to rehearsals for the duration of that term and perform at parade. At the end of the term they can decide whether to sign up again. Students who don't sign up at the start of the term but then think they would like to join can do so at the start of the following term.

We can't wait to show you the amazing things our choirs will be working on this term!

Lisa Rose (Classroom Music Teacher)

LITTLE KOALAS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP

P&C NEWS

Mother’s Day Stall

The P&C will run their annual Mother’s Day stall on Thursday, May 11. All students will have the opportunity to visit the stall with their class and buy something for a special person in their life.

Prices will start at 50 cents and range up to $15. A large variety of items will be available from cards, plants, photo frames plus lots, lots more. Please get your child to bring a bag to take home their gifts. Donations of items for sale are welcome.

We are also looking for helpers on the day. If you are able to help for an hour or two, or maybe even the whole day please email kkraf4@eq.edu.au or phone 0429 867 129.

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

The Gum Tree Cafe is open four days a week; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at first break only. Please find below a copy of our 2023 Tuckshop Menu.

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

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Convenors

GYMPIE HIGHLIGHTS

Gympie State High School is pleased to offer Year 5 & 6 primary school students the opportunity to experience high school, in our after-school Gympie HighLIGHTS Immersion Program.

For full information please click on the links below.

2024 PREP ENROLMENTS

Jones Hill School is now accepting expressions of interest for children who will be starting Prep in 2024 (Children born between 1 July, 2018 – 30 June 2019). If you live in our catchment area or are a current parent, please fill in the form below and return it to our school office or email jhurr5@eq.edu.au .

REDeLEARN

Below is a link to a program the school has purchased for all students to access. Students may use REDeLEARN at home or at school.

Please click on the link for full information.

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

LITTLE KIDS DAY OUT WRITING COMPETITION

LEARN TO RIDE PROGRAM

CONTAINERS PLEASE