Newsletter Term 3 Week 3

JERRA
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Term 3, Week 3
RESPECT–SAFETY- HONESTY
2 August, 2016
COMING EVENTS
THIS WEEK & BEYOND
EDUCATION WEEK
EVENTS AND RETURNS TO REMEMBER
Welcome to Education Week! Please note changes for 1S and 1W on
the timetable following on the next page.
ASSEMBLY - FRIDAY
Assembly this Friday – Items by KR / 1S / 4/3KP. Education Week
Awards – Special NAIDOC Week presentation
P&C MEETING
Tonight –in the Staff Room – ALL WELCOME!
UNI OF NSW ENGLISH Test for English – tomorrow for those entered.
AECG MEETING
Wed. 4.30 – 5.30 @ Qbn West School – all welcome to attend.
VALUE THIS WEEK: RESPONSIBILITY – take responsibility for your learning, your actions and
your words – Respect, Safety, Honesty – remember our values.
MATHS ATTACK – FOR ALL TO TRY!
EVEN MUM AND DAD!
Dear Staff, Parents and Students
Tuesday 9 August 2016 is Census night in Australia. The
Census is conducted every 5 years to provide a snapshot of
Australia. Census data is used to inform services in local
communities, from housing and transport to health and
education.
Schools can play a key role in supporting the Census in their
area. If we can increase the awareness of the Census among
families and children, we hope it will help to improve
responses from their families and result in a better Census
outcome for the whole community.
Please fill in your census form and use it to educate your
children at the same time.
Thank you.
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
I have looked up the website for the closing date for entering
books for the Premier's Reading Challenge. Please have
your completed Reading Log forms to Mrs Harradence by
19th August.
The correct answer last week was (b) 2.2.
Congratulations to Matthew Rebus (6B) and
Luke Dowling (5D) who were the first entries out.
Well done!
This week we have had Georgie Evans (KD) and Mia Evans
(3M) complete the challenge. Congratulations to both of you.
We have had just 62 entries so far, so we have a busy 3
weeks ahead to reach the goal of cracking the 400 mark!
Keep up the great reading!
CELEBRATING EDUCATION WEEK
AT
JERRABOMBERRA PS
Every day and every week is Education Week at Jerrabomberra! However, please be advised of
the following special events next week which you are very welcome to attend.
Day
Time
Event
TUESDAY,
2nd AUGUST
9.15 – 10.00 am
Open Classroom - Class 2E
12.15 – 1.15 pm
Open Classrooms Class 7MC &
all Yr 5 & 6
2.00 – 2.45 pm
Open Classrooms All Yr 3 & 4
4.00 – 5.00 pm
Open Classrooms Yr 1 & 2
(except 1S, 1W & 2E)
7.00 pm
P & C Meeting. All welcome
2.00 – 2.50 pm
4.00 – 5.00pm
Open Classrooms for all
Kindergarten classes (except KV)
Also 1W.
Open Classroom - Class 1S
2.00 – 2.50 pm
Open Classrooms – Class KV
1.45 pm
ASSEMBLY
Items by KR / 1S / 4/3KP /
School Choir
Elders Star of the Month - July
Special Awards
WEDNESDAY,
3rd AUGUST
THURSDAY,
4th AUGUST
FRIDAY,
5th AUGUST
The students and staff look forward to seeing you if you can make it!
BOOK WEEK: August 22nd- 26th
“Australia Story Country”
1. PARADE:
It is 3 weeks on Thursday until parade day. (Thursday 25th August). Costumes
this year need to be either a book character or related to this year’s theme,
Australia.
2. HOMEWORK:
Infants:
Book Bags:
Homework during book week will be to present a book bag based on your costume. The bag has the book’s cover on
the front and a blog (description) on the back. Inside, you put 6 items relating to the book.
Primary:
Homework Options:
1. Book Bag
4. Book box/diorama
2. Mobile
5. Signpost
3. Powerpoint
6. Collage.
All children are to bring these in on parade day, Thursday 25th, and they will be present them to the class as a short
talk and explanation. This will be discussed in library and more detailed information will come home with each child.
3.
COMPETITIONS:
i)
ALL STUDENTS: Pick The Winner. Each child will be given a vote to try and pick the judges’ choice for Book of
The Year. One child each from Infants and Primary will be drawn as the winners.
ii)
PRIMARY: Complete a quiz with all answers relating to the theme Australian Stories.
iii)
INFANTS: Colouring In Competition: This will be issued in library and there will be 3 winners, one for each
grade level.
*All competitions are optional. Winners will receive a $20 gift voucher for the next Scholastic Book Club in Term 4.
4. 2nd HAND BOOKS SALE- We are having a book sale on Wednesday 24th in book week. If you have any books you no
longer want and would like to see them read by other children please send them in to us.
5. RAFFLES: Will go on sale from Monday, 15th August. There will be 7 raffles aimed at various age levels. Tickets will be
10 cents each and will be on sale outside the library at lunch times.
6. BOOK CLUB: Brochures will be coming home in the next few weeks. Keep an eye out
for them. Thank you to Lisa Crampton and Kim Mullins.
Narelle Demery, Antje Wilson and Janine McNaughton
Teacher Librarians
WELCOME
We welcome Braydon Diebert (5D), Maddison McGrath (3R), Jakob Tyrrell (6H) and Talum Tyrrell (6B), who
have recently joined our school community. We hope you settle quickly and enjoy your time at Jerrabomberra
School.
A BIG NETBALL CONGRATULATIONS!
Earlier this year one of our school 'super star' netball players,
Alicia Carter of 6/5W, was selected into the PSSA South Coast
Netball team. Last week Alicia travelled to Albury to compete
with her team in the 2016 PSSA State Netball Championships.
The team earned a very respectable 8th place out of 14 teams
after 3 days of competition with 6 wins, 6 losses and a draw.
We are all incredibly proud of Alicia and her great performance!
Well done!
SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
Last week, we had 8 students represent the school at the Snowsports Schools
Championships.
The Jerrabomberra Public School Snow Sports team competed last week in the ACT/Southern NSW Snow Sports Event held
at Perisher. As in previous years, the competition was fast and furious with many outstanding competitors. This year’s
Jerrabomberra team consisted of Georgia Adamson, Ty Pettersen, Ollie Primrose, Charlie Pettersen, Zac Noake, Sam
Watling, Ryder Pettersen and James Watling. All students competed in both the Alpine and skier cross disciplines.
This year Jerrabomberra tasted success in both alpine and
skier cross disciplines with Ollie Primrose and Sam Watling
making it through individually to the NSW State Championships
in both events. Our Division 4 boys team consisting of Ollie
Primrose, Zac Noake and Ty Pettersen made it through to the
NSW State Championships in the alpine event. The NSW State
Championships will be held at the end of August at Thredbo.
Overall, a great result for the Jerrabomberra Public School
Team. Congratulations to all students for a top effort under
trying conditions and thank you to the parents for their support
with these talented athletes.
DSTA NEWS
Defence Kids Activity Club: Held each Wednesday at lunch time (after
eating). Open to all year levels. Last
week we started prepping our terracotta
gnomes for Floriade – first step is painting
on the base coat. Thank you to RhionnahAnne and Danica for your help.
Make & Do Club: Defence students in Year 5 and 6 are invited to come along
to a new club that will be run each Thursday, after eating time, in the Art room.
Last week students had a great time weaving, creating scribble art, drawing and
playing board games.
REMINDER TO KEEP US UPDATED: In order for us to be able to provide DSTA support to those students
who are experiencing parental absence ( due to deployment, course, training or a family being MWDU), it is
very important that we are notified when a serving members circumstances change. We also ask that you let us
know if you are no longer a member of the ADF.
The Defence Education Assistance Scheme is a government funded initiative. A Defence Force student,
who has had their education disrupted due to posting from one location to another, may be eligible to receive up
to 14 weeks of tuition (numeracy and/or literacy). In order to qualify for this initiative, an application must be
submitted within the first 18 months of arriving in the new posting locality and the tutoring must be completed
within this same time frame. Please contact the DSTA team for more information –
[email protected] or [email protected]
Defence Family Helpline: Call 1800 624 608 for advice, support or local community information. Operates 247 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.
DEFENCE COMMUNITY NEWS
25 Aug - Cook's Night Off! The monthly dinners are facilitated by DCO and aim to provide an opportunity for
Defence partners and their support networks to catch-up for an evening meal. Held at Pomegranate Restaurant
on Thursday 25th August at 7pm. RSVP is essential to [email protected] by the 15th August 2016.
2 Aug - Coffee Club Northside The DCO Coffee Clubs are an excellent opportunity to connect with DCO staff
and Defence partners, and children are always welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am at
the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, on the corner of Gundaroo and Gungahlin Drives. DCO staff will sign people in
as required.
4 Aug - Coffee Club Southside We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10am
at the Fox & Bow Cafe, 4 Farrar Place, Farrar.
RISING STAR – Congratulations to budding young actor Ryan Hedges (4/3KP), who
recently attended a Showcase event in Sydney. Ryan performed in front of
entertainment industry professionals including the Director of Home and Away and
received 2 medals for his outstanding performances - 1st place for a 30 sec
commercial test and an ‘Honourable Mention’ for a 1 minute monologue. Ryan has
been invited to attend the Australian Convention of Actors and Artists (The
AUSCAAs) in Melbourne in September! BRAVO Ryan!
COMMONWEALTH BANKING NEWS.
Term 3 School Banking Competition – The Dollarmites have discovered Prize Lights in the Outback sky.
School bankers who make 3 or more deposits in Term 3 have a chance to win one of the Star saver prizes,
including camping kits, instant cameras and magazine packs. See the poster in the Front office area or look out
for a flyer in your bank book.
There is also an additional entry for bankers online at: commbank.com.au/prizelights
Good luck from the Dollarmites.
Term 3 Week 3
PARENTS & CITIZENS’ NEWSLETTER
P&C President:
Bryce Wilson
We support better education, more resources, and a safe
and friendly environment
P&C Meeting:
Tonight Tues 2nd Aug 7pm
P&C suggestion box:
[email protected]
Opening Days:
LUNCH ORDERS: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
SNACK SALES at lunchtime: Wednesday to Friday
Please be sure to have your lunch orders in before the
morning bell at 8.55am
CANTEEN NEWS
We’d love your help in the canteen on the day of the school fete, Sunday 30 October 2016!! We now have
a roster in the canteen for fete day, so if you can help out selling slushies and hot food on the day of the fete,
please come and see us to put your name on the roster. We have one hour time slots available between 9am
and 4pm.
We have added a new gluten free product to the menu – Mrs Macs
Gluten Free Vegetable and Ricotta Roll. It is really delicious and can be
enjoyed by everyone, but especially those students and teachers who are
gluten intolerant as a new menu option from the canteen. It contains tasty
fresh vegetables, creamy ricotta cheese and is seasoned with herbs and
spices. It will be available from the canteen this week for only $4.00.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES – We will be holding a Hot Dog Treat Day at the canteen on
Monday 5 September. An order form will be going home in the next couple of weeks.
CANTEEN WEEKLY VOLUNTEER ROSTER
Week 2
This
Week
Week 3
Next
Week
Monday (9-11)
Wednesday (912)
Thursday (9-12)
Friday (9-12)
1st August
3rd August
4th August
5th August
Laundry
Linda Nankervis
Kylie Langi
Lisa Laverty
Bronwen Cocks
Carly Williams
Ticia Blewitt
Chris Howe
Anna Mitchell
Lisa Gillon
Linda Nankervis
PERSON NEEDED
Kellie Baker
Pick up at Front
Office
Monday (9-11)
Wednesday (9-12)
Thursday (9-12)
Friday (9-12)
8th August
10th August
11th August
12th August
Laundry
Mary Mommsen
Kiley Robinson
Tash Hall
Lisa Plucinski
Stefanie Jones
Tina Evans
Linda Nankervis
Kirsten Waldron
Kripa Antony
Nina Staudinger
Emily Blacker
Emma Steil
Pick up at
Front Office
HELP NEEDED! We are still looking for a lot more volunteers for our Term 3 roster, particularly on Wednesdays
and Thursdays. Our canteen needs volunteers to run. If we don’t have enough to cover the roster, the canteen
may not be able to open. If you are available to come and help out in our canteen, please contact our roster
coordinator, Belinda, on 0408197977 or [email protected].
Opening Days:
Monday 8.45 to 9.15am
Friday 8.30 to 9.00am
Assembly Fridays 2.15-2.45pm
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Get ready for Book Week!
With Book Week coming up in week 6, it will be here before we know it! Have your children started thinking
about their costumes? Come on in and check out the wide range of quality, pre-loved costumes we have on
sale now. The children have been very interested in the costumes, as they’ve seen them at the Uniform Shop!
Refund and exchange policy
Please note the Uniform Shop refund and exchange policy:

The Uniform Shop is not able to refund or exchange on the purchase of pre-loved uniform items so
please feel free to try them on for size before you purchase.
 We are happy to refund or exchange new uniform items when they are returned in their original condition
with tags intact.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Week
Monday
8.45am – 9.15am
Friday
8.30am –
9.00am
3
1 August 2016
5 August 2016
Julie Strang
Emily Blacker
Julie Strang
HELP NEEDED
Sandra Fisher
Bec Haslam
8 August
12 August
Teena Bacon
Karen Randell
HELP NEEDED
Bec Haslam
4
Assembly Friday
Laundry/Other
2.15pm-2.45pm
N/A
Andrea Wilson
Dawn Bevis
If you can assist or have any queries please contact Julie and Karen at [email protected] or phone Julie on
0423 872 683 or Karen on 0402 052 834.
CERT 1V IN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT.
Queanbeyan SaCC will be offering 4 units (1 core unit and 3
electives) in Cert IV Education Support in Term 4, through BCA
National to people over 18yrs in Queanbeyan and surrounding
NSW regions. The units will be delivered over 5 sessions at no
charge to eligible students. The course will run every 2nd Monday
in Term 4, from 9:30-2:30pm.
An information and enrolment session will be held on 22nd Aug at
10am, at SaCC - located in the grounds of Queanbeyan PS, Isabella
St. To enrol in the course, participants will need to bring proof of
address and citizenship/permanent residency.
Please phone 6297 2167 for more information.
JPS FETE UPDATE
2 August 2016
http://jpsfete.wix.com/jpsfete
DESPERATELY SEEKING PLANT/FLOWER STALL CONVENOR!
We are desperate for someone to run the ever popular Plant Stall, which we hope to combine with the flower stall.
Please be assured you do not need to grow everything yourself, we will ask for donations and the flowers will be
purchased, you don’t need to grow them! The Convenor can grow some items if they wish; otherwise it is just a
matter of arranging the stall and selling the items on the day. Remember, you can always grab a friend and run the stall
together. Please help!!!
**Tombola**
At our last fete the Tombola proved very popular so we are going to run it again at this year’s fete. Pay for a stick, the
number on it will correspond to a prize – EVERY STICK WINS A PRIZE! We are asking students to donate the items for
Tombola; these items can be given to their teacher or the front office.
** BEGINNING NEXT WEEK with Year 6 Students!
Term
Week
Week
Year
What to bring
commencing
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
8 Aug
15 Aug
22 Aug
29 Aug
5 Sep
12 Sept
19 Sept
6
5
4
3
2
1
K
Toiletries e.g. Soap, toothpaste, lip gloss, moisturiser
Stationery e.g. Pens, pencils, notebooks
Snack Bars e.g. LCM’s, Muesli bars NO NUTS
Ice-Cream Toppings/Milk Flavourings e.g. Ice-Magic, Milo
Packet of Biscuits – Ensure use by date is at least the end of October
Cake Mix – Ensure use by date is at least the end of October
Christmas Items/Novelty Items e.g. Christmas decorations, handballs
Fete Sponsorship
With over 900 children at JPS and attendance of over 5,000 people attending this is a great opportunity to not only
support JPS but to promote your business to the community. Whether you’d like to be a Fete Sponsor ($250+ or in-kind
donation) or perhaps be a Fete Friend by donating a prize (up to $250 or in-kind donation), we will be grateful for the
support and ready to acknowledge your assistance.
For further details on sponsorship, please see the fete website: jpsfete.wix.com/jpsfete or contact the Fete Convenor on
0400 319 661 or [email protected]
Fete MC
We are still looking for a Fete MC – can you help out??? We only need help for around 5minutes each hour of the fete. If
you can help out, please complete the attached form and return it ASAP.
Fete Committee Meeting
The next Fete Committee Meeting will 7.00pm on Wednesday 24 August in the staff room.
 ............................................................................................................................................................................ …
Please return to your child’s teacher or the front office
JPS FETE 2016
 Yes, I would like to be a Stall Convenor  Yes, I would like to be a Volunteer
 Yes, I would like to be a Fete Sponsor /Fete Friend  Yes, I would like to the Fete MC
Name: .......................................................................................... Mobile number: ..........................................................
Email address: ...................................................................................................................................................................
Stall preference 1: ......................................................... Stall preference 2: ....................................................................
Child’s name: .............................................................................. Class: ..........................................................................
Thank you for supporting the JPS School P&C