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JERRA JOURNAL
“Providing a safe, disciplined and caring learning environment in your local community.” Coachwood Ave, Jerrabomberra NSW 2619 Ph: 62998860 Fax: 62998863 www.jerra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Term 2, Week 10 RESPECT–SAFETY- HONESTY 28 June, 2016
COMING EVENTS
THIS WEEK & BEYOND EVENTS AND RETURNS TO REMEMBER
HOLIDAYS Holidays begin on Friday afternoon. Friday is a normal attendance day – please be here! Have a great break! Return safely.
STUDENTS RETURN TUESDAY, 19TH JULY (not the Monday as in the ACT)
LIFE EDUCATION VAN These class visits start Day 1 next term. Children who have their Starter Pack paid for are covered. If you have not paid the Starter Pack, the cost is $10 per child. A note will advise you if this is the case. Don’t miss out on this great experience.
THANK YOU! Thank you to all the organisers (especially Jaye Cox) and helpers at the Quiz Night – a great night was had by all! Also thank you to the donators of prizes – everyone went home happy!
DISCOS ON WEDNESDAY!
K – 1: 5 – 6 pm Yrs 2 – 3: 6.15 – 7.15 pm Yrs 4 – 6: 7.30 – 8.45 pm $5 per child pays for DJ and small treats.
VALUE THIS WEEK: CONSIDERATION – Be considerate of other at all times – others first, yourself last. People who think of others have many friends.
WE ARE SORRY YOU ARE GOING ~ WE WILL MISS YOU! We will be sad to see Mrs Mandy Leigh (2L) retire at the end of this week. Mrs Leigh has been a valued member of the school and executive team for many years but now wants to spend time with her own family. We certainly wish her a long and healthy retirement. Sadly, we also will lose Mrs Mel McLean (3M) as she moves to Melbourne where her husband has already been in a new position for many months. We wish her all the best and hope that one day
she may return. We also thank Mrs Linda Cheetham for her work as a School Learning Support Officer and wish her well in her new position. We will miss the contribution they have all given to our school.
MATHS ATTACK MAKES YOUR BRAIN WORK MATHEMATICALLY!
In a theatre Joseph is sitting in the 9th row from the front. This row is also the 15th row from the back. How many rows of seats are there in this theatre?
(a) 6 (b) 23 (c) 24 (d) 25
** Answers to Mrs Harradence by Friday in Room 1.
Correct answer last week was 1.082 kg (A). First winners drawn were Conor Mills (2T) & Daniela Forner (3R) TURNING CIRCLE AT END OF FIRETHORN PLACE Parents are reminded that Firethorn Place is an area where extreme caution MUST be applied. All due care MUST be taken at all times but especially when attempting a U-Turn. It would be the polite thing, and indeed the safest, if you gave way to all traffic, especially domestic traffic exiting that area. It would seem that some parents are in such a hurry to exit the area in the mornings that they don’t seem to worry about safety! By far the best place to drop off students is in Coachwood Avenue ON THE BLUE LINE. It is not far for students to walk across the school playground to their classroom. In fact, it is great exercise and develops responsibility. Continued reports to Council about poor driver behaviour in Firethorn Place could result in the banning of school traffic from this area so let’s try to fix it. Use the carpark or drop-and-go on Coachwood! BE CONSIDERATE AND ALERT TO OTHERS, PLEASE!
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE
We have had a very busy time lately with many children completing the challenge. Well done to the following children: Natalie Pearson (4W), Trinity Strang (2T), all of 2E and all of KR. We have now as a school passed the 50 mark! With the Winter holidays coming up it is a good time to borrow some good books from the book lists and get some reading done. Happy Reading! ~ Mrs Harradence
Library News: 1. A reminder to all classes that borrowing continues this week as the holidays
are always the best time to read!
2. Book Club has returned to school and will be distributed just in time for the
holidays as well. Thanks again to Lisa Crampton and Kim Mullins for their
continued support.
3. Also, a big thank you to Anna Durkin who has covered more books for us this
year than I’ve had hot dinners. Thank you!!
4. Term 3 is book week term so the holidays may be a good time to start thinking about and working on
your costume.
This year’s theme is “Australia: Story Country”, so you may come as anything that is Australiana.
e.g. swaggie, bushranger, gold panner, cowgirl, Vegemite, Don Bradman, redback spider, lifesaver etc.
Alternatively you may choose any book character.
Let your imagination go!
5. We hope you enjoy the break, wash your library bag, start thinking of a book week costume and find
some time to read a few books!!
Narelle Demery, Antje Wilson and Janine McNaughton
Teacher Librarians
DSTA NEWS
Defence Kids Activity Club: Held each Wednesday at lunch time (after
eating). Last week we had our Paper Plane challenge – 33 students took part!
Congratulations to Connor, Soren, Harvey and Penny for the furthest throw
and Brianna for the best creative design!!
23 June - KIDS4KIDS Pizza Lunch: Thank you to all the students who joined us for pizza lunch last Thursday. After everyone filled their bellies with pizza, some chose to go out and play while others stayed a while longer to play some fun games. We hope everyone had fun.
DEFENCE COMMUNITY NEWS Defence Family Helpline: Call 1800 624 608 for advice, support or local community information. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS): 24/7 Service Free and Confidential Counselling 1800 011 046 Soldier On - Tickets to the 2016 National Fundraising Ball are now on sale! When: 27th August 2016 Where: Hotel Realm Canberra - https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=207783
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - YEAR 6 CHILDREN
Parents of Yr 6 students are invited to register their child for the Sacrament of Confirmation which will be celebrated in St
Gregory’s Parish, Queanbeyan on 10th and 11th September 2016. The children must have already celebrated the
Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Please log onto the parish website to download the necessary
paperwork at: http://www.stgregorysparishqueanbeyan.com/sacred-room/sacraments/confirmation/
Please download, complete and return the registration form to [email protected]. Please print out the
schedule of events and keep it handy for important dates in preparation for this sacrament. Payment of $40 can be made
via the online payment option at our parish website –
http://www.stgregorysparishqueanbeyan.com/engine-room/online-payments/
Please call the parish office on 62994611 if you have any further questions regarding this sacrament.
MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES PUBLIC
SPEAKING
Congratulations to our competitors in today’s
District Final. You will do us proud!
Lauren Cutting,
Natalie Pearson
Oliver Primrose and
Abbey Robb.
PARENTS & CITIZENS’ NEWSLETTER We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment
Term 2 Week 10 P&C President:
Bryce Wilson
SCHOOL DISCOS – THIS WEEK!
Come to the annual school disco and show your moves!
$5 entry (no pre-sold tickets - pay at the door)
Includes: DJ Matt Brown, drink, glow sticks, a treat and lots of fun!!
Kindy & Year 1: 5.00pm to 6.00pm Years 2 & 3: 6.15pm to 7.15pm Years 4, 5 &6: 7.30pm to 8.45pm
PARENTS - CHILDREN MAY ONLY LEAVE THE DISCO WITH AN ACCOMPANYING ADULT DISCO ROSTER
Wed 29/6 Kindy & Year 1
5-6pm
Wed 29/6 Years 2 & 3 6.15-7.15pm
Wed 29/6 Years 4, 5 & 6 7.30- 8.45pm
Laura Collins Emily Nelson (Blacker) Lisa Laverty Catherine Noake
Samantha Nancarrow Karen Jahne Kimberley Davey Justine Buist
Harley Mackinlay Mia Bartlett Anna Van der Plaat Lyndall Drake
Rob & Jo Costello Carla Watts Nicole Abrams
Candice Glendening Donna Drayton Megan Woodham
Kelly Hall Liz Catanzariti Kirsten Waldron
Sandra Clutterbuck Sandra Clutterbuck Sandra Clutterbuck
BAKERS FOR THE DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
The P&C are running the Canteen at the District Athletics Carnival this Thursday, 30 June.
A friendly reminder for those happy to bake something for us to sell if you could please drop it off at the front
office on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning by 9am. Cakes, muffins, cupcakes and slices are
most welcome. Please ensure a note is included listing all of the ingredients, please remember no fresh
cream as we cannot refrigerate items.
ELECTION DAY BBQ AND CAKE STALL – THIS SATURDAY
Thank you to those who have volunteered to help out on Saturday for the Election Day BBQ and Cake
Stall, please see the rosters below. If you can help, please contact: BBQs - Tina Evans on 0411466362 or
[email protected] Cake Stall - Jaye Cox on 0438 842 407 or [email protected].
Bakers - Baked goods for the Cake Stall can be dropped into the front office on Fri 1st July (last
day of term) or at the cake stall on the day. Please ensure a note is included listing all of the
ingredients, please remember no fresh cream as we cannot refrigerate items.
ELECTION DAY CAKE STALL ROSTER 730-800 800-900 900-1000 1000-1100 1100-1200 1200-1300
Jaye Cox Jaye Cox Jaye Cox Jaye Cox Jaye Cox Jaye Cox
Kate O’Brien
Kate O’Brien
Kirsten Waldron
Rita Forner (1030)
Rita Forner Tanya Blewitt
Justine Buist
Justine Buist
Person needed
Nikki Abrams
Person needed
Person needed
P&C Meeting: Tuesday 2
nd August 7pm
P&C suggestion box: [email protected]
ELECTION DAY BBQ ROSTER 700-800 800-900 900-1000 1000-1100 1100-1200 1200-1300 1300-1400 1400-1500 1500-1600
Tina Evans
Tina Evans
Phil Norbury
Phil Norbury
Leanne Rasheed
Leanne Rasheed
Alison Alexander
Tina Evans Tina Evans
Mick Travers
Mick Travers
Mia Bartlett
Mia Bartlett
Karen Randell
Karen Randell
Lara Murray Lara Murray Chris Hunter
Chris Hunter
Chris Hunter
Will O’Halloran
Will O’Halloran
Lyndall Drake
Lyndall Drake
Michelle Coles
Michelle Coles
Person Needed
Nathan Lozberis
Nathan Lozberis
Richard Hancock
Richard Hancock
Tanya Blewitt
Lauren Raven
Lauren Raven
TRIVIA NIGHT – WRAP UP
A very big thank you to Mrs Hunter, Chris Howell and the amazing Trivia Night Committee who gave up their
time to ensure it was a very successful evening. Thank you also to all of the teams who supported the event
and helped to raise funds for the school.
Trivia Raffle Winners Congratulations to the raffle winners, if you have yet to collect your prize please see the front office First Place: Angela Cappello 2 Night Stay at Hyatt 2nd Place: Ray Morgan Arbonne Pamper Pack 3rd Place: Theresa O’Donnell In a Flash Photography Voucher
Thank you once again to our major sponsors
The following businesses sponsored this great event, please support them.
Janelle Tarrant - Nutrimetics
0400621234
IsaRefreshed
Candice Glendening
(Isagenix)
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Opening Days:
Monday 8.45 to 9.15am Friday 8.30 to 9.00am
Assembly Fridays 2.15-2.45pm
Thinking about Book Week? We have a great range of quality pre-loved costumes for sale. From skeleton costumes, to Elsa and princess
dresses – come in and take a look!
Also if you are clearing out those wardrobes over the holidays, please consider bringing in any old/unwanted
fancy dress/character costumes to the Uniform Shop. We gratefully accept costumes in good condition - you will
get 50% of the sale price when they are sold, and the other 50% goes directly to help buy extra resources for
the school and our students.
Thank you and Bon Voyage! We say farewell to Ngaire Robertson and her family who are heading overseas at the end of this term. We really appreciate all your support and hard work at the Uniform Shop and wish the Robertson family safe and happy travels. Thank you to all our volunteers Karen and Julie would like to thank all of our volunteer team for their commitment and support during Term 2 - happy holidays and we look forward to seeing you all again next term!
Week Monday 8.45am – 9.15am
Friday 8.30am – 9.00am
Assembly Friday Laundry /Other
10 27 June 1 July
Julie Strang
Teena Bacon
Julie Strang
Sandra Fisher
- 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
CANTEEN NEWS
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
A big thank you to Sarah Madden who volunteered at the canteen for the first time last week. We really
appreciate your help, as we do all our wonderful volunteers.
We hope you all enjoy a wonderful break during the school holidays.
We will see you again on Wednesday 20 July 2016.
CANTEEN WEEKLY VOLUNTEER ROSTER
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 and if we don’t have enough to cover the roster, the canteen may not be able to open. A roster for Term 3 is available in the canteen if you would like to choose a date to help otherwise if you are interested in coming to help out in our canteen, please contact our roster coordinator, Belinda Merton, on 0408 197 977 or [email protected].
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2016 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) ASG NEiTA is proud to be associated with creating opportunities to recognise and reward inspirational teachers, directors and principals who are responsible for teaching our young people and ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skill-set to meet their future goals. ASG NEiTA is an independent national awards program where school communities, individual parents, school councils, committees of management, parent’s associations, secondary student councils and community organisations can publically recognise and encourage inspirational teachers, directors, and principals who contribute excellence. Nominating is easy; just complete the nomination form via www.asg.com.au/nominate. Nominations close on 31 July 2016. This is your opportunity to nominate outstanding teachers and leaders in our school who are making a real difference in our children’s education. INTERESTED IN BASKETBALL? Cal BRUTON CLINIC - 1 Day Sunday 3rd July 2016 Venue: Queanbeyan Basketball Stadium Time: 9-3pm Cost: $75 includes T-shirt
- Special Guest CJ Bruton
Week 10 Monday (9-11) Wednesday (9-12) Thursday (9-12) Friday (9-12)
27th June 29th June 30th June 1st July Laundry
This Week
Joanne Saint Linda Nankervis Nina Staudinger Kellie Baker
Charmaine
Pender
Alois Leyval Kirsten Waldron Tash Hall Dorcas Hancock Pick up at
Front Office Jonathan Ricks Simone Hitchins Kripa Antony
Week 1 Monday (9-11) Wednesday (9-12) Thursday (9-12) Friday (9-12)
18th July 20th July 21st July 22nd July Laundry
First Week Next Term
NO CANTEEN Amber Marshall Lisa Laverty Jo Costello Emily Blacker
Belinda Merton PERSON NEEDED Kellie Baker Pick up at
Front Office PERSON NEEDED PERSON NEEDED Emma Steil
JPS FETE UPDATE 28 June 2016 http://jpsfete.wix.com/jpsfete
Fete Committee Meeting
The next Fete Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday 27 July at 7.00pm in the staff room.
Fete MC
We are looking for a Fete MC. It is not a huge commitment but you will be required to make a short round of announcements approximately once an hour. If you can help out please complete the attached form or contact the Fete Coordinator (details below).
It’s 4 Months until the fete!
What you can do now:
Start collecting jars & making your famous jams and relishes
Get creative for the Craft Stall, start knitting, sewing, card making, etc
Grow seedings/plant cuttings for the Plant Stall
Start collating books & toys for the 2nd Hand Book & 2nd Hand Toy Stall
Stall Convenors – only 5 more needed…
We only have 5 school stalls remaining that need someone to run them.
Stall What is involved?
Craft Activity Run a craft simple craft activity (supplies provided) that is offered free to children.
Craft Stall Sell handmade items that have been donated. If the Convenor is also crafty we would welcome donation of their own handmade as well.
Plant Stall Sell plants that have been donated. If the Convenor has a green thumb it would be great if they also did some potting up. Tombola Tombola is a luck-of-the-draw where people pay to pick a stick and have a 1 in 3 chance (approx.) of winning a prize, all prizes are donated.
Wedding Run a stall where students can choose to “marry” their friends, it is all in good fun and we promise it is not legally binding.
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Please return to your child’s teacher or the front office (or contact the Fete Coordinator directly)
JPS FETE 2016 – CALLING FOR STALL CONVENORS / VOLUNTEERS / MC Yes, I would like to be a Stall Convenor at the Fete Yes, I would like to be a volunteer at the Fete
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 School P&C
........................................................................................................................................................... … Fete Coordinator:
Tanya Blewitt (0400 319 661)