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25 November 201525 November 2015
Principal’s NewsRecently the 2016 Student Leader selectionprocess took place in our school. After arigorous process, ten student leaders wereselected. Student and staff voting to selecttwo of these students to become our 2016School Captains has now closed. SchoolCaptains will be announced on December 9at the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony. Our
ten School Leaders for 2016 are Caitlin B, Bethany M, Oscar C,Sofia Y-S, Samantha L, Matthew P, Alana M, William O, JamesT-F and Taylah B. Congratulations to these and the additional44 applicants who took the time to be part of the process.
Next year I will take Maternity Leave for the school year. Theselection process to appoint an Acting Principal during myabsence has been finalised and I am happy to inform youMr Damian Johnson will be Jindalee’s Principal in 2016. MrJohnson is a very experienced Principal whose substantiveposition is the Principal of Ipswich Central State School. Thisyear however, Mr Johnson has been working as a LeadPrincipal in Regional Office. I wish him all the best at Jindaleeuntil I return at the beginning of the 2017 school year.
Meaghan RodgersPrincipal
School Commencement Date for 2016
Please note that the school commencement date for allstudents in 2016 has recently been changed from January 25to Wednesday 27 January. The school, including the office,will be closed on Monday 25 January.
Book lists for 2016Books lists and 2016 Book Pack information will be sent homethis week. Please note that if you are ordering throughSchoolStuff.com.au orders need to be in by 4 January 2016 toensure book supplies will be delivered to your home addressprior to school commencing in 2016. Spare copies of book lists
can be obtained from the front office and will also be availableon our school website.
Lost Property
A reminder to check lost property located at the bottom ofthe staircase leading up to the Year 3 classrooms as well asOutside School Hours Care, for missing belongings and toplease check your children’s labels to make sure the hats/jumpers etc are the right ones. Lost property not collected willbe bagged and sent to a charity organisation on Wednesday9 December. Please ensure that you or your child checks lostproperty prior to this date for any items they may have lost.
Home Readers and Library BooksWe ask that all home readers and library books are returnedto the school by Friday 27 November. Statements for anyoutstanding home readers and library books will be sent homein Week 9.
WEEK 10 ACTIVITIES
Monday 7December
School Assembly
Our last wholeschool assemblyfor 2015 will beheld on Monday7 December at2pm in theschool hall.
Wednesday 9thDecember
Year 6Graduation
The Year 6Graduation for2015 will be heldin the school hall
Thursday 10th December
Year 6 Theme Park Excursion
On Thursday 10 December Year SixStudents will travel to Wet ‘n’ Wild fortheir end of year excursion. A reminderthat the children will be required to bringsunscreen (sun protection is vital),wide brimmed hat, towel, swimmingtogs, sun shirt or light colouredT-Shirt to wear over togs, lunch ormoney for same and a water bottle.They may also bring money to spend onthe day. Their belongings will besupervised by the classroom teachers &accompanying adults.
All students wishing to participate as amember of this school group must be inattendance at school on the day of theexcursion and travel to and from the
114 Burrendah RoadJindalee Qld 4074
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at 9.30am. Weask that allfamilies areassembling intothe hall no laterthan 9.20am sothat we canbegin theceremony ontime. Theceremony will befollowed by ashared morningtea.
Lost Property
All lost propertywill be bagged todonate to charity.
Thursday 10December
Class Break UpParties
Class break upparties will alsobe held onThursday 10December.Students areasked to bring aplate of food toshare with theirclass at breaktime. Classteachers willsend homefurtherinformation inregards to this.
venue on the bus. The buses will departschool from the Wongaburra Street BusBay at 8:30 am SHARP. This year wehave arranged an extended staydeparting Wet ‘n’ Wild at 2:45 pmarriving back at school at approximately4:00 pm. All children must travel to Wet‘n’ Wild and return to school with theirdesignated group. No child will be ableto stay on at Wet ‘n’ Wild.
A reminder that payments are due byThursday 26 November for your childto be able to attend this event as thewater park requires final numbers to beconfirmed on that day.
Student Individual Classroom ItemsAll individual student items will be sent home prior to the finalday to ensure that students don’t have a significant amountof individual school items to take home on the final day.Classroom teachers will run educational games and activitieson this day.
Library NewsDear Parents
A reminder that all Library books need to bereturned in the week (23-27 November)particularly the Year 6’s who will be leavingus.
Week 6 Library Awards
No overdue books -1C, 2H, PB
Lucky Book borrowed “Abagail the Breeze Fairy” – CharlotteDavis 1MMystery Reader- Cooper Devin 2M
Week 7 Library Awards
No overdue books - 1C, 2BW, PG
Lucky Book borrowed – “Cat & Fish” by Samuel Power 2BWMystery Reader – Jessica Sellick 3F reading a book by AndyGriffiths
I would like to take the opportunity to wish your families a MerryChristmas and a safe, enjoyable holiday.
Miriam AhnonLibrary Teacher
Maths Challenge ChampsOn Friday 20 November ten selected Year 4 students travelledto Jamboree Heights State School to participate in the Year4 Maths Challenge Day. It was the first ever Year 4 MathsChallenge Day and the children participated fully, representingJindalee State School with enthusiasm and making theirteachers and their whole school proud. Jindalee wasrepresented with two teams of five boys. In the first round theboys had to work together in their team to complete problemsolving questions. Round Two was a relay and the studentsworked in pairs to solve problems and lock their answers inquickly. At the end of the day it was revealed that both teamshad scored 60 points and tied in second place! Congratulationsto these boys and their teachers. Well done!
Jindalee Team 1 – Brandon Y, Ashar M, Luka K, Dudley R,Jindalee Team 1 – Brandon Y, Ashar M, Luka K, Dudley R,Brendon KBrendon K
Jindalee Team 2 – Marcus D-W, Joshua W, Matthew By, TylerJindalee Team 2 – Marcus D-W, Joshua W, Matthew By, TylerG, Caleb HG, Caleb H
Active School Travel News
The Active School Travel committee is holding another walkingbus this term: Be Active and Walk Safely from School on Friday27 November – Afternoon Walking Bus.
It was fantastic to see over 70 children participate in our finalwalking bus last term. As an Active School Travel school weencourage our students to actively travel every week. A
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reminder that every Thursday we conduct a walking bus to andfrom the school which is supervised by our school adopt-a-copBen Harm and Active School Travel Committee members. Itwould be great to see more of our students use this facilityevery Thursday. Please encourage your child to join this walkingbus and start their day actively.
This term we will once again conduct an afternoon walkingbuses on the date indicated above. Active School Travelcommittee members (including our school adopt-a-cop BenHarm) will conduct a walking bus in the afternoon that will leavefrom our school tuckshop area to the Boat Ramp Playground.The walking bus will arrive at the boat ramp playground atapproximately 3:20pm. PLEASE NOTE: Due to safetyconcerns, children will need to be picked up at the finish pointat the playground. There will be cones set up labelled with yearlevels and we ask parents to come to the supervisor of that yearlevel and ensure their child is marked off the list.
Students are required to be registered to join the afternoonwalking bus to the Boat Ramp. This is so that we can ensurethat we have enough adults to supervise the children whilst theyare walking. If you would like your child to join the walking bus inthe afternoon of Friday 27 November please register your childby email [email protected]
Students who participate in this walking bus will receive anextra stamp in their Active School Travel Passport.
Jindalee State School turns 50 next yearAs you may be aware, Jindalee StateSchool turns 50 years old next year. We willbe having a celebration during the year aswell as opening the time capsule buried in1988!
We have set up a Facebook page to connect with past andpresent members of the Jindalee community and to keepeveryone up to date on the happenings for next year.
Please join the Facebook page: Jindalee State School - 50years on.
If you are not on Facebook and want to give information,memorabilia or photos for the display, please email ShannonCridland [email protected]. Shannon willbe happy to answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing you all for the anniversary!
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open at the following times until theend of term:
Term 4 Hours
Every Tuesday: 8:30am – 9:30amWednesday of Week 2/3/4 of the month: 2:30pm –3:30pmWednesday of Week 1 of the month: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Opening times for January only
Saturday 16 January: 9:00am – 12noonWednesday 20 January: 3:00pm – 6:00pmSaturday 23 January: 8:30am – 12noon
Please feel free to contact the school office if you have anyquestions.
P&C News
Update on the JSS Christmas Market
When: Saturday 28 November 12pm - 5pmLocation: Outside Tuckshop. The hot food stalls will be on thesame level as the hall.
Wow, what a wonderful response we have had from businesseswanting to be a part of our Christmas Market on Saturday. Itseems that it is just what this area needed, a place to cometogether to meet friends and have a good time........ oh anddo some Christmas shopping too! Lots of handmade goods tochoose from, delicious food, decorate wrapping paper for StVinnies community gifts and loads of present ideas!
Help is still needed and this is a different call to help from theone Josh the Chaplain, has put out for the Christmas Carols.
We don't need many people but we do need some so pleasesign up and help if you can....
http://vols.pt/H4xTVs
Here is the list of stalls coming to support our event:
Planet ArtNutrimeticsSeneGenceThe Burger VanLicorice & Temporary TattoosMelrox Toys & GiftsYour Inspiration at HomeAustralian Gourmet Hamper Co.Qld Staffy & Amstaff RescueMellie Made ItSummariseHierba Santa Organic Iced Tea and Organic SlushiesAmazing AloeJamberrySt Vincent De Paul – market visitors will have theopportunity to make Christmas wrapping paperThe McNeill Autism Support Association IncBec's Dog GroomingLickity Lips CupcakeryTwo Close FriendsArbonneBubbles and WhistlesTupperwareJJ DesignsTru2U Glamour
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Clinical Beauty BarHot Wheels CoffeeSt Catherine's Anglican Church - Tree of HopeExtreme Virtual RealityThe Fat ShedI Can Read KenmoreMusicbox Cheesecakes - from the JSS TuckshopMarket entertainment: Zoe Eichler and Haydyn LeitchAffordable Rides – Ponies, jumping castle, UFO,nuggets, chips, dagwood dogs, fairy floss, popcorn,churros and snow conesP&C/Chaplain run stalls – Cheesecakes, craft, facepainting, sausage sizzle, and peddle go-karts.
With so many wonderful things to see at the markets I thought itmight be easier to show you in the following photograph someof the items that will be available!
Thank you to everyone who is able to help, even if it just for 30mins. It all adds up and the P&C are very appreciative of yoursupport!
See you all thereKara-Leigh JamesP&C President
Don’t forget to like our Facebook pages to be keptup to date with the latest information:
https://www.facebook.com/JSS.PandC?ref_type=bookmark
The Athlete’s Foot
Cash back for Jindalee StateSchool P&C
Did you know that if you purchase shoes from The Athlete’sFoot Mt Ommaney or Indooroopilly stores and mention JindaleeState School, the P&C receives $5 for every pair of shoes?
Quickbeds Grassroots FundraisingProgramREMEMBER: if you are bookingaccommodation for an upcoming holiday ortrip away, book it through Quickbeds, and you will help raisefunds for our P&C.
Click on this link: www.quickbeds.com/?grassrootscode=1202
Tuckshop News
Please note that the tuckshop will be closed for the last week ofterm for stocktake and cleaning. We will reopen on 2 February2016.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our volunteersfor their hard work this year. I wish you all a Merry Christmasand a safe and happy New Year.
Katie ShawTuckshop Convenor
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Chaplain News
Our school Christmas Carols is coming up on Saturday 28thNovember, from 5-8pm. We will be having performances fromeach year level and choir. We will also have Santa visit usfollowed by spectacular fireworks to finish the evening!
We need the help of volunteers on the night to assist sellingitems in the following areas:
If you can help in any of these areas, please visit this linkhttp://vols.pt/jixv4C and sign on for a time and area you wouldlike to volunteer for. Alternatively there are volunteer sign onsheets around the school in the Year 1, Year 4, Prep and Officeareas you can fill out.
Have a great week and as always, remember to stay safe!
Josh GreenChaplain
Assemblies Timetable
Term 4 Assemblies 2015
Term 4 Assemblies 2015
DATE Years 1 – 31.50pm-2.20pm
YEARS 4 – 72.30pm-3.00pm
Dec 2Aussie of Month
PB 3R 2H PN
NO CLASS AWARDS
Aussie of Month
NO CLASSAWARDS
Mon
Dec 7
2pm Whole SchoolAssembly
ChristmasHolidays
Christmas Holidays ChristmasHolidays
Community News
Jindalee District Netball Club Sign on 2016
Violin For Sale
We are selling a ½ size violin in very good condition withcase - $150. Please contact Annette -0400329833.
Fun, creative and unique school holidayworkshops
The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts is runningDeadlyArts – indigenous culture workshops for primaryschool aged children this Christmas holidays at its easyto access, Kangaroo Point studios. Deadly Arts bringsAboriginal culture to life and opens children’s minds to aworld of holiday dreamtime. Let your child learn first-handabout the inspiring and ago-old culture of Australia’s firstpeople. Contact ACPA on 3392 4420 for furtherinformation and bookings, or email [email protected]
• Ice-creams/Drinks
• Glowsticks
• Raffle Tickets (for prizes)
• Set Up/Pack Up
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