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Humphris Terrace, Jamestown SA 5491 Phone (08) 8664 2700 Fax (08) 8664 2707
Email: [email protected]
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
OPEN EVENING Thank you to parents, families and other members of our school community who attended our Open Evening last Wednesday night. It was very pleasing to see the large number of people who took the opportunity to look at our learning environments, discuss the learning progress of their child/ren and, most importantly, establish and strengthen relationships with their children’s teachers. A strong partnership between students, families and school improves learning outcomes for students, and our Open Evening allowed these partnerships to start on a positive note in 2019. The Open Evening also allowed us to introduce the Governing Council for 2019. Councillors are: Dom Clark (Chairperson) Ali Cooper (Vice-Chairperson) Justine Reynolds (Secretary) Donald Downing (Treasurer) Damon Crawford Michelle Sanders Darren Robinson Stacey Goodes Rowan Cootes Shane Heness Barb Carr Darren Woolford Jess Hounsell (Staff Rep) Helen Lehmann (Staff Rep) Danya McKay (Staff Rep) PRIMARY CLASS STRUCTURE Last week we made the decision to make some changes to our Primary class structures for 2019. With an increase in enrolments since the end of 2018, particularly in our Junior Primary classes, this change was necessary to provide the best learning environment for all Reception – Year 6 students this year. The revised class structure is: Reception Lee-Anne Zwar / Lisa Hall Year 1 Catherine Foran Year 2/3 Helen Lehmann / Lisa Hall Year 4/5 Aimee Goode / Jillian Hudson Year 5/6 Tamara Schmidt
27thFebruary, 2019 Issue 3 DIARY DATES – Term 1 Week 5: 25/2/19 to 1/3/19
Monday – Yr 11 Mid North Research Project Expo 9am-1.30pm
Friday – Bizzy Bugs
Friday – Donut Van
Friday – Crazy Sock Day Week 6: 5/3/19 to 8/3/19
Monday – L1 1500m for Sports Day, L6 Sports Day Fun Run/Colour Run
Tuesday – SSSSA Swimming in Adelaide
Tuesday – Uni of Adelaide Visit
Friday – Story & Rhyme Time
Friday – JCS Sports Day Week 7: 11/3/19 to 15/3/19
Monday – ADELAIDE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday – STUDENT FREE DAY
Wednesday – Reading Success for Life parent info night @ JPFNC Clubrooms from 6pm
Thursday – Headspace Parent Night
Friday – Bizzy Bugs
Friday – Donut Van
Friday – National Day Against Bullying
Friday – Yr 10-11 Headspace talk
Week 8: 19/3/19 to 22/3/19
Tuesday – MNSEC Athletics Sports Day @ JCS
Thursday – Stage 1 & 2 Art Excursion
While we would prefer to have stability in our class structure throughout the year, the short-term disruption caused by the changes will be made up for in the benefits students will experience over the course of the year. SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN Our Site Improvement Plan for 2019 is a refinement of the improvement work undertaken in 2018 with a focus on improvement in two domains. Improved Reading Achievement: We will continue to focus on improving the Reading Achievement for all students, with a particular focus on our Primary students. Reading is a fundamental and essential skill necessary for success not only in education, but for better career, health and life outcomes. Our goal is to ensure all Year 2 students leave Junior Primary achieving the Department standard for Reading, equipping them with the necessary Literacy skills for success in their future study and careers. Reading achievement, as with all aspects of our young people’s education, is a shared responsibility between school, the student and the family. As such, we invite all parents and family members to a ‘Reading Success for Life’ presentation, jointly hosted by Jamestown Community School, St James School and the Jamestown Community Children’s Centre. Dr Rosie Kerin, a Literacy consultant who presented at the state-wide Department for Education Literacy summit this week, will also present on the evening. The evening will have a focus on strategies families can use to encourage their children, of all ages from birth to Year 12, to read more often and of their own accord. Please see the flyer enclosed in this newsletter for more details, and we hope to see all families attend on the 13th March. Higher Student Achievement: Our middle school staff (Years 7 – 9) are working with students to lift their achievement, particularly through a focus on improved design of assessment tasks. Through making the assessment criteria clear at the start of each task, and discussing this with students, we aim to see more students achieving in the A and B grade bands. MNSEC SWIMMING I had the pleasure of attending the MNSEC Swimming Carnival at Booleroo last Tuesday night. The 18 swimmers that represented Jamestown Community School did so with great enthusiasm, commitment and pride, and as a school community, we are very proud of the effort they put in. All swam to the best of their ability, and many of the swimmers participated in additional races on the night. Ella Thredgold did a fantastic job in coordinating the swimming team, and I would also like to thank parents who attended for their support and undertaking timing responsibilities.
Regards, Michael Gaunt Principal
R-6 NEWS
Thank you to the families for their understanding with the class restructures that took place recently. The
students have adapted well to their new class and teachers. Thank you to the efforts of the staff who have had
to alter their classrooms to accommodate new students. The teachers and students have been thrown into chaos
again this week with new whiteboards being installed in the primary classes! Hopefully next week things may
settle down at least to catch our breath!
OPEN EVENING
Thank you to the families who joined us for Open Evening last week. It was great to see so many students showing
their families their learning so far this year. I enjoyed hearing the students explaining about their work. It was
great to see the variety of work happening in all the classrooms.
SPORTS DAY
This year Sports Day is being held on Friday 8 March (Friday before the long weekend). There will be a program
that is sent home next week once finalised with times for R-5 events. The Year 6 and Year 7 students will compete
in the Year 6-12 Sports Day – participating in a range of track and field events. I know the students have been
training hard to do their best on the day! If you have any questions about the day, please don’t hesitate to ask.
LABEL BELONGINGS
Remember to label all belongings as there are a few containers and clothes that are being left around the yard
with no names on them! Makes it easier to find the owner if there is a name. Thank you for your assistance with
this.
Should you have any queries or issues, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school or via email
Jillian Hudson R-6 Coordinator
7-9 NEWS
OPEN EVENING Thank you to the parents and family members who attended our Open Evening. It was very pleasing to see so many visitors across our newly painted 7-9 classrooms. Students were eager and enthusiastic about showing their family members their spaces and work that was displayed. The stories that were told about how the spaces were used in prior times were both fascinating for me and the students. TRAFFIC LIGHTS Students came home this week with their first set of Traffic Lights. These slips were glued into the students’ diaries and demonstrate their progress so far this year. Please sign these and discuss with your child how they are doing at school so far this year. If you need additional information about these Traffic Light slips, please see the relevant subject teacher, your child’s Home Group teacher or myself. We wish to welcome Molly O’Dea who has been at our school for this term undertaking her 6-week placement with us. Molly has settled in well and is enjoying working across our 7-12 classes. We wish Molly the best in the coming weeks of her placement. Please contact me via the Front Office or [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Morgan Wallis 7-9 Coordinator
10-12 NEWS VET UPDATE Embracing the flexible aspect of SACE, we have a considerable number of varied curriculum structures in place for 2019.
Congratulations to Jordan Voumard who has signed up for a Certificate 3 in Print Communications with Honeycomb Design at Clare, and to Josh Wehrmann who also signed up for a Certificate 3 in Beekeeping based in Jamestown, with his studies including interstate travel. Congratulations also to Blake Harvey who has secured an apprenticeship with Energy Australia, as a fitter and turner based at Hallett. Also, to Angus Connell
who has secured an apprenticeship with Bob Case, in construction. In addition, we have new enrolments in the following flexible options:
Andrew Cradock is complementing his year 12 studies with a Certificate 2 Creative Industry course through
the Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
Tessa Kitschke, Alicia Sims and Kate Daly have both been successful in their application to undertake a nursing
subject with CQU – Central Queensland University, based out of the Mid North Uni Hub @ Port Pirie. Jacqui
Couzner is also studying a paramedical studies subject through CQU.
Bree Alcock is completing a Certificate 3 in Animal Studies through TAFE in conjunction to her year 12 studies.
Jacob Sparks has enrolled in a Certificate 4 in Personal Training with the Institute of Personal Training.
Kent Rattley is completing Aviation Studies at Mid North Christian College
Via Open Access College (OAC) Tess Francis is studying psychology, Peppa Dunn – Child Studies, Liana Webb -
Child Studies and Alicia Hart – Accounting.
Completing additional subjects online takes a considerable amount of independence, encouraged by a genuine interest in that field. JCS also offers a mentoring support system to all students engaged in a VET pathway or in Year 12. This mechanism provides advocacy for the students and ensure that they stay on track. OPEN EVENING Thank you to the year 10 families for their attendance at the Intro to SACE session last Wednesday. It was extremely well attended and has proven beneficial in kick starting the students’ thoughts about the upcoming work experience opportunities. The University of Adelaide is running several sessions next week at JCS, with one focussed on Year 10 PLP – which will be a good follow-up to the session. Other sessions will be offered in Research Project and Tertiary Studies.
RESEARCH PROJECT EXPO Our year 11s attended the first Mid North Research Project Expo this week, organised by John Pirie Secondary School. The students were exposed to other work samples, research questions and support mechanisms. JCS work samples from 2018 were also on display. Thanks to Harvey Watson for attending and Rachel Weaver for organising.
Class of 2019 & their (current) ambitions Our 2019 class of year 12s are quite diverse in their personalities, ambitions and learning styles. Below is a summary of the careers currently being considered:
Bree Alcock Veterinary Nursing
Cody Jones Mechanics
Will Seddon Agronomist Building Constructions
Peppa Dunn Hair and Beauty
Ryan Clark Trades Pathway
Isobela Kelly Social Worker Bachelor of Arts
- Visual art focus
Matt Zanker Agriculture
Andrew Cradock I.T. Programming Engineering
Jacqui Couzner Paramedic Agribusiness Psychology
Aidi Lawler Agriculture
Tessa Francis Design & Fashion
Vanessa Reid Music career Modelling
Courtney Downing Design – Architectural or graphic
Jared Martin Coding Nursing
Josh Wehrmann Apiarist Business
Henry Robinson Agriculture
8 Seeking a University Pathway
7 Considering a trade-based pathway
5 Agricultural interests
2 I.T. pathways considered
8 students currently involved in VET
2 subjects being studied via Open Access
1 subject being studied through CQU – Spencer Uni Hub
Danya McKay 10-12 Coordinator
YEAR 1 NEWS
The Year 1 class have had a busy but fun start to the year! We have had lots of fun in Maths, making patterns with a variety of objects such as counters, dominos, blocks, dice and squares. We have also been skip counting using counters and blocks.
Last Wednesday, we were lucky enough to join with the year 2s and go meet the baby chickens and see the sheep. Thank you to Miss O’Dea for taking us down. Here’s what some of us have to say about the school year so far: Olivia: “I have enjoyed getting to know Miss Foran” Millie: “I have enjoyed Art.” Jake: “I’ve enjoyed playing with my friends.”
Tanner: “I have enjoyed Health & PE with Mr Woolford and having Miss Foran as my teacher.” Catherine Foran Year 1 Homegroup Teacher
YEAR 7 NEWS The Year 7 class have settled quite well into the Middle School end of our school. Students have been enjoying their different subjects – with Technology with Mr. Jameson being a big highlight. CLASS VALUE Our class have enjoyed working together on our values, with respect being this term’s focus. Students work together to ‘win’ stars. When the class achieve 30 stars, they will brainstorm a way to celebrate everyone
upholding our focus value.
CAMP In the Year 7 Home Group letter, I outlined a camp. This camp will be a one-night stay at Bundaleer Forest and will be held in Term 4. Keep an eye out for more information coming home later in Term 3 about this camp. The class is already excited about camping together for a night and are keen to plan some activities together. Morgan Wallis Year 7 Home Group Teacher
MNSEC SWIMMING REPORT 2019 The MNSEC Swimming Carnival was held on Tuesday 19th February at the Booleroo Centre Swimming Pool. Jamestown Community School entered a squad of 19 students who travelled together by bus to the carnival.
Overall our squad produced great individual and team performances. As a school we are proud of all students who participated at the MNSEC carnival and personally I was impressed with the sportsmanship shown and the way they supported and cheered loudly for their team. Congratulations to Courtney Downing, Hayden Kupke, Jessica McKay, Adele O’Dea and Mia Hyland who were selected to represent MNSEC in the Country State Championships in Adelaide to be held at the SA Aquatics and Leisure Centre on Tuesday the 5th of March. Good luck to you all. Thank you to all staff, parents and supporters who travelled to Booleroo to cheer on the students and to perform roles such as team management, data entry and time keeping duties. Thank you to Les Haynes for giving up his time to drive the bus, transporting students to and from the event. Final Results for the night were: Year 6/7 TROPHY 1st Booleroo 2nd Gladstone 3rd Orroroo 4th Jamestown 5th Quorn 6th Peterborough HANDICAP SHIELD 1st Orroroo 2nd Booleroo 3rd Peterborough 4th Quorn 5th Gladstone
6th Jamestown OVERALL SHIELD 1st Orroroo 2nd Booleroo 3rd Quorn 4th Gladstone 5th Jamestown 6th Peterborough PENNANT WINNERS U14 Booleroo U15 Orroroo U16 Orroroo Open Quorn
CHAMPION SWIMMERS MALE: Aiden Hatley-Bell from Quorn Area School FEMALE: Elise Roocke from Booleroo Centre District School Ella Thredgold (MNSEC Team Coordinator)
CANTEEN FRUIT & VEG ROSTER Please provide donations of any produce that can either be frozen or put in the pantry. Items can be either left at the front office or taken directly to the canteen on a day that suits you during your rostered week. Week beginning: Mon 25th Feb Narelle Cootes, Jenny Couzner, Sam Wytkamp, Kristy Cradock Mon 4th March Melinda Crawford, Nicole Downing, Patsy Dunn Mon 11th March Chelsea Fleetwood, Jessica Guthrie, Emma Haines, Lisa Hall. Mon 18th March Jessie Hammatt, Jonathon Hammond, Annette Hart, Megan Honan THANKYOU We would like to thank all Parents who donate goods to the canteen and the Parents who volunteer their time in the canteen to help Julie out. Thank you. DONATIONS of the following goods are appreciated as they are used regularly:- Strawberries, Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Grapes (seedless), Watermelon, Onions, Carrots, Zucchinis, Broccoli, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sausage Meat, Mince Meat, Sausages, Steak (stir-fry), Chicken Breasts, Hot Dog rolls, Wraps, Pasta (spaghetti & spirals), Rice, Packet Cake Mix, Icing Sugar, Patty Pans, Puff Pastry & Ice Cream Please note that Canteen Roster is now on FlexiBuzz
CANTEEN ROSTER Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 25/2 Sharon Millane 4/3 Ali Cooper 11/3 ADELAIDE CUP 26/2 Janelle Butterick 5/3 Tammi Kitschke 12/3 STUDENT FREE DAY 27/2 Prudence Honner 6/3 Emma Zanker 13/3 Kylie O’Loughlin 28/2 Lisa O’Dea 7/3 Nikki Rogers 14/3 Bernadette McCarthy 1/3 Karen Heness 8/3 SPORTS DAY 15/3 Susanne Hogan Please note that all Canteen Rosters are now on FlexiBuzz
IMMUNISATIONS 2019 This year the Year 8, 10 and 11 students have the option to have immunisations as follows:
Year 8: Gardisil (2 doses) and Boostrix
Year 10: Meningococcal B (2 doses)
Year 11: Meningococcal B (2 doses) and Meningococcal ACWY.
Consent forms have gone home today with students. Please return to the school front office by Friday 1st March. First
doses of the above will be delivered on Thursday 11th April.
If you have any questions please see Catharine at the school office or contact Gladstone Health Centre on 86622372 or
email [email protected]
SPORTS DAY Looking for Parent Volunteers for parent vs whole school relay for Sports Day. If you wish to be involved please contact Stacey Goodes 0427627701
COMMUNITY NOTICES JPFNC JUNIOR COLTS Please see the attached flyer for the details of Junior Colts trainings beginning March 13th. Also note that at training on the 4th of April there will be a Coaching Clinic based on kicking skills.
2019 JCS SPORTS DAY OVERVIEW
DATE:- Friday 8th of March, 2019 TIME:- 9am to 3pm approximately
Buses will run normally on the day
Students to check in with HG teachers upon arrival.
First event is the whole house relay. Students will now work in 2 “rotation” groups each group is allocated 5 events including a
break.
JCS SPORTS DAY HELPERS If you are able to volunteer your time to help at our Sports Day on Friday of week 6 (8/3/19) please fill out this form and return to the front office. Name: ………………………...… Phone Number: …………………… R-12 JCS SPORTS DAY - Friday 8th March
I am able to help with:- ( )
Setting up ( )
Judging ( )
Scoring/Recording ( )
CANTEEN JCS SPORTS DAY HELPERS
If you are able to volunteer your time to help in the canteen during our Sports Day on Friday of Week 6 (8/3/19) please fill out this form and return to the front office.
Name: ………….…………………..………………………………….….. Phone number: ……………………………………………………….. I can help in the Canteen from:- 9.00am – 10.00am ( ) 2 required 10.00am – 11.00am ( ) 2 required 11.00am – 12.00am ( ) 2 required 12.00am – 1.00pm ( ) 2 required 1.00pm – 2.00pm ( ) 2 required 2.00pm - 3.00pm ( ) 2 required I can’t help in the canteen but I am willing to donate Details:……….…………………………...................................… …………………………………………………………………………..…….. …………………………………………………………………………………..
NEW HOUSE SPORTS SHIRTS A new design for House Sports Shirts was proposed by the 2018 House Captains last year. The Governing Council approved the sports shirts as OPTIONAL for students to be worn at Sports events and for PE lessons. A copy of the design is included here for each house. There will be a limited number available and are due to arrive on 7th March, the Thursday before Sports Day, (however we can’t guarantee this). The cost is $25 + GST Kid’s, Women’s and Men’s designs will be available in the sizes as indicated here.
If you would like to reserve one in your child’s size, please read the size chart attached to the newsletter and indicate on the return slip below which size you would like to hold for your child. House Captains have a specific shirt ordered to their size and have 2019 Captain printed on them. They are a slightly higher cost and will also be ready for collection on the 7th March, 2019.
HOUSE SHIRT ORDERS I would like to reserve ________ FROME / EYRE House Shirts for my child/children in the sizes indicated below: Name: ________________________________ Design: ______________ Size: ________________ Name: ________________________________ Design: ______________ Size: ________________ Name: ________________________________ Design: ______________ Size: ________________ Name: ________________________________ Design: ______________ Size: ________________ Parent/Carer name: ______________________________ Signature: _______________________________
Design Size
Men’s XS
Men’s S
Men’s M
Men’s L
Ladies 8
Ladies 10
Ladies 12
Ladies 14
Ladies 16
Kids 4
Kids 6
Kids 8
Kids 10
Kids 12
Kids 14
