31 May 2023

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Student Absences

The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. Parents need to know if their child hasn't turned up for school, and schools need to know when and why a child is absent. Parents are required to contact the school on, or prior, to a student being absent. Absences may be reported by phone (5489 0566), written note or by using the QParent App.

Late Arrival

If your child is late they must be signed in at the school office and an explanation for lateness given by a parent or guardian, either in person, letter or via phone.

Early Leavers

If your child is leaving school early they must be signed out at the office by a parent or guardian. We are unable to sign students out by phone or QParents.

Jones Hill Sports Day

Jones Hill Sports Day will be held on the last day of term 2, Friday, June 23. The students are busy practising their running, throwing and jumping skills in preparation for a fun-filled day of competition and doing their best.  Parents are welcome to attend this event.  Students will need to wear their coloured shirt for Sports Day – Doran is yellow, McPaul is blue and Radford is red. Long distance races will be held on Wednesday, June 21 from 1:45pm.

Sports Day Lunches – Orders for the special sports day lunch meal deals are now available through QKR!

• Sausage Sizzle with Popper Meal Deal for $5
• 2 Sausage Sizzles and Popper Meal Deal for $7.

All orders must be placed by Friday, June 16.

Limited food will be available on the day for parents.

Junior Choir

The Junior Choir (Year One and Two students) are very excited to be performing at parade in week 9, Friday June 16 at 9am. Students who have been coming to rehearsals this term will be singing two songs. We would love to see you there!

Kind Regards,

James Watt - Principal
Stacey Seed – Deputy Principal

EVENTS CALENDAR

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: Silas; PM: Max; P/1R: Ezra; 1B: Norah; 1S: Marlee; 1/2D: Kiah; 2A: Bailey; 2F: Isla; 3B: William; 3D: Layla; 3F: Sebastian; 3/4B: Misa; 4G: Delilah; 4/5B: Mia; 5B: Kate; 5S: Hayley; 6C: Sienna; Japanese 6C: Emily

TOKEN AWARDS

20 TOKENS – PC: Ella, Jordan; 2A: Cooper; 3/4B: Verissa, Amelia; 6C: Bella, Lincoln, Miah

40 TOKENS – PC: Charlotte, Grace, Milla, Eloise, Sammy, Silas; P/1R: Riley, Cody, Xavier, Blair, Carter, Abigail, Havana; 1B: Sophia, Penny; 1/2D: Vincent; 2A: Blake, Ava, Harvey, Cooper; 2F: Summer, Ben; 3B: Donovan, Kristian; 3D: Alec, Rowland, Jace, Noah, Thor, Wyatt, Bom; 3/4B: Hallie; 4G: Bonnie, Pypa; 5S: Sunny, Alani, Angus; 6C: Zeke, Corey, Breeanna, Danika, Kaylah, Mitchell

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

BEHAVIOUR LEVEL AWARDS

Silver: 2A: Charlotte; 3B: Hayden; 3D: Laylah; 3F: Ayla

Gold: 3D: Ryleigh, Romi; 3F: Natalie, Maria

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

Hi Everyone,

2024 Canberra Excursion

Invoices for students who have registered an expression of interest for Canberra have now been sent home. The 1st payment of $350 is due before Friday 18 August 2023. Payment plans are most welcome. Please contact the office to arrange this.

Koala Kids OSHC Service

Vacation Care

Vacation Care will again be offered for the June/July holidays. Please book early to secure your place now, by clicking on the link below.

Out of School Hours Program

To register for our Out of School Hours program please follow the link 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

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

Let’s get reading!

All students have received forms to participate in this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge. Copies of these forms are also available on the link below. Please complete the permission form and return to the school as soon as possible.

How many books can we read?

LITTLE KOALAS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP

P&C NEWS

P&C Disco

The P&C are running their first disco for 2023 on Friday, June 2. The disco will run from 6pm to 8pm and be held in the school hall. We are looking for volunteers to help at the door, canteen and supervise. Please contact the office if you are able to help. Tickets available through QKR! are $10 and include a meal deal with a drink and either Nuggets or Hotdog. Numbers are restricted so book quickly. No parents will be able to attend.

GUM TREE CAFÉ NEWS

Sports Day Sausage Sizzle

Orders for Sports Day lunch can now be placed through QKR!

Ordering closes Friday, June. 16.

Limited food will be available on the day for parents.

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.
• All orders need to be placed before 9am.
• A reminder that two days’ notice is required for Birthday Buckets.

Richelle and Trina – Tuckshop Convenors

LITTLE KIDS DAY OUT WRITING COMPETITION

CONTAINERS PLEASE