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Principal’s NewsNow that the dust has settled and studentsare warming to their new routines, I cantake the opportunity to inform you of ournew staff members in 2015.

Ms Tara Haskins has obtained the role ofMaster Teacher. The Master Teacher role isa new one to the school and across manyQueensland state schools. Ms Haskins will

work predominantly with teachers, coaching and providingprofessional development for staff while ensuring her workaligns with the school’s improvement agenda.

Ms Callie Baker has come to us from Rainworth State Schooland joined the Year 3 team. We hope Callie enjoys her time withus at Jindalee.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding yourchild’s education throughout the year, please contact yourchild’s teacher. If you have any further concerns, please contactthe school office. Our highly organised and well experiencedstaff at Jindalee will be more than happy to assist you with yourneeds.

Please take time to read the important messages below:

Parent Information SessionsParent Information Sessions will be held inWeek 3. These Information Sessions will beheld in your child’s classroom. This is anexcellent opportunity for parents to find outmore about the classroom and generalinformation about the year level. There willbe two year levels some nights and all sessions will begin at6.00pm and conclude at 7.00pm in your child’s classroom.Year Level Parent Information sessions will be held on thefollowing nights:

Prep – Monday 9th FebruaryYear One – Monday 9th FebruaryYear Two – Wednesday 11th FebruaryYear Three – Thursday 12th FebruaryYear Four – Tuesday 10th February

Year Five – Wednesday 11th FebruaryYear Six – Wednesday 11th February

We are aware that there will be a small number of overlaps.If this should be the case for your family please let your classteacher know and we will work to organise a solution so youcan get the information that you need. There have beenenquiries from parents about students needing to attend thisevening and so we would like to let you know that it is notnecessary for students to attend as the evening is aimed toprovide information to you as parents. We look forward toseeing you there.

School Photos2015 class photos, student leader photosand individual student photos will be held ata different time of the year from that ofprevious years. Please mark Tuesday, 31March on your calendars as the date forthese photos. Extra-curricular and sportphotos will be conducted on 20 August.

BYOD Parent Information Night

Wed 18th Feb 7pm Kirinari Building

UniformsJindalee State School’s Uniform policy is available for allparents on the school website. The policy is due for reviewthis year, however in the meantime all students are required toadhere to the policy, including tucking their shirts in. Uniformpolicies are created and approved by P&C’s, after consultationwith the school Administration Team.

Use of Playgrounds out of School HoursStudents should only play on theplaygrounds after the 8.30am bell. Staffsupervision is not provided before this time.In the afternoons we ask that parents andchildren leave the school grounds before

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3.30pm. Thank you to the parents who encourage their childrento leave with them before this time.

Parents are reminded the Prep playground is not supervisedbefore 9am or after 3pm and should therefore not to be usedby students or their siblings out of school hours.

Getting Organised for the DayParents – please note that it will not bepossible for office staff to send messagesregarding after school locations and activitiesto students in class times as we cannotdisturb teachers during learning time. Pleasemake arrangements with your child the nightbefore, or in the morning before school. Only urgent messageswill be delivered to the classrooms.

Smoking banned 5 metres around schoolgroundsSmoking any tobacco products or using anelectronic cigarette within five metres of anystate or private school grounds has beenbanned. This applies before, during and afterschool hours as well as over weekends andschool holidays.

On the spot fines can be issued byenvironmental health officers, police or other officers authorisedby the local government to anyone found in breach of thislegislation. The ban does not extend to businesses orresidences that share a property boundary with a school.

Smokers are asked to put out your cigarette and dispose of thelitter thoughtfully well before you reach the school boundary.

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/topics/atod/tobacco-laws/schools/default.asp

Peanut AllegiesParents are requested to consider not sending lunches andsnacks containing nut products for children attending JindaleeState School. This is to protect the significant number ofstudents who have anaphylactic allergies to traces of peanutsand other nuts. Some of these students are so allergic that evena minute amount of peanut butter or Nutella could cause ananaphylactic reaction.

The problem products include Nutella, Peanut Butter and anyother snack product that contain traces of nuts which could putother students at risk.

Thank you for helping us keep all of our students safe. We askthat everyone please consider the needs of our anaphylacticstudents, whose reaction to nut products could be fatal.

Important Messages from the Office

Parents / Guardians

Please note that the Student Resource Scheme letter thatwas sent home on Monday has incorrect banking detailsfor Direct deposit into our account.

The correct account details are - Jindalee State SchoolGeneral Account BSB 064-173 Account Number10022815.

Apologies for the inconvenience created.

Student Personal DetailsAs we enter a new year, we request that families ensure thatall contact details and email addresses are up to date. It isimportant that we have updated information, particularly inregards to phone numbers, so that we can contact parentsin the event of an accident or illness. Please ensure thatthe numbers we have on file are correct and have not beendisconnected.

Supervised School Crossings InformationParents and teachers are asked toencourage their children to use thesupervised crossing and to set a goodexample themselves by obeying the SchoolCrossing Supervisor's directions wheneverthey use the crossing.

Stop when the STOP sign is displayed

When the School Crossing Supervisor holds up the STOP signall road users must stop their vehicles, clear of the crossing.Road users must not begin to accelerate until all pedestriansincluding the School Crossing Supervisor are safely on thefootpath on either side of the road. If a vehicle has stoppedto give way to the pedestrians at a crossing facility, do notovertake the vehicle while it is stationary.

Failure to comply is an offence that will be reported to thePolice.

No Stopping Zones

The ‘No Stopping’ zones delineate the School CrossingSupervisor’s workplace and serves to protect an area on eitherside of a crossing facility. It is important to the safety ofpedestrians who use the crossing facility that this road rule isfollowed. If this is ignored the enforcement agencies will becontacted. The design of a crossing facility is a standard layoutdescribed in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices toallow School Crossing Supervisors/ pedestrians to have a clearview of approaching vehicles and vice versa.

School Crossing Supervisors have the authority to report anyincidents that affect their personal safety and the safety ofpedestrians. They will record registration numbers and details of

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offending vehicles and report them. There are no circumstanceswhere a driver can stop in the crossing zone, drivers deliveringor waiting for children are no exception and are not exempt.

Supervised crossing procedure

The School Crossing Supervisor will ask all pedestrians, bothchildren and adults, to wait on the footpath. When a suitablegap appears in the traffic from both directions, the supervisorwill extend the STOP sign to face the traffic and when it is safeto do so proceed to the centre of the road with the STOP signdisplayed. The supervisor will blow two blasts of the whistleto indicate that it is safe for pedestrians to cross. When allpedestrians have cleared the crossing, the School CrossingSupervisor then returns to the footpath.

All cyclists, skateboarders, children wearing roller blades or withscooters will be asked to dismount and walk their 'wheels' overthe crossing.

Please assist your School Crossing Supervisors – they are hereto protect your children.

Welcome to our Korean Study TourstudentsJindalee State School is playing host to sixKorean students over the next two weeks.The students are joining our school toexperience learning in an Australian settingand to develop their English language proficiency.

Jindalee has been a part of the international students programfor the last ten years in partnership with Education QueenslandInternational. The majority of our students in the tour groupsare from Korea. They usually homestay with Jindalee familiesand their visit allows them to be connected with our schoolcommunity.

Whilst these visiting students from Korea benefit from theeducational opportunities our school has to offer, our ownstudents and staff also benefit from the opportunities workingwith students from other countries brings in developing ourknowledge, understanding and culture.

Australia Day Citizenship CeremonyOn Australia Day, 18 of our students, underthe direction of Mrs Caroline Duffus,performed at the Rotary Club Citizenshipceremony held in our school hall.

This special choir performed some favourite Australian songs –I am Australian and Waltzing Matilda – adding a special touchto the citizenship ceremony.

The Rotary Club were delighted with students’ performanceand these students are to be commended for giving up theirtime on the last day of the school holidays to perform at theCitizenship ceremony.

Stepping Stones Triple P ProjectSeminarsSupermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Battles atbedtime? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a

disability, this can be a lot more challenging. Now, parents andcaregivers in Queensland can get the support they need withthe Stepping Stones Triple P Project – for free!

Jindalee State School, Jamboree State School and TheUniversity of QLD have collaborated to offer our parents ofchildren with disability the opportunity to access the Triple PProgram to be hosted at Jamboree Heights State School. Formore information please speak to one of our SEP teachers orthe HOSES.

The details of the first seminar are as follows:

What: Seminar: Changing problem behaviour intopositive behaviourWhere: Jamboree Heights State SchoolWhen: Tuesday 17th March 2015Register: http://www.triplep-steppingstones.net/au-en/get-help/find-a-stepping-stones-session/322/

Seminar: Changing problem behaviour intopositive behaviour

Parents are often uncertain how to manage problem behaviourin ways that help children learn alternative and more adaptivebehaviour to take its place. Parents are introduced to the keysteps of how to do this.

Seminar: Changing problem behaviour intopositive behaviour

Children with disabilities are more at risk than others ofdeveloping problem behaviours. These behaviours can interferewith their growth and development and can be disruptive forthe family as a whole. This seminar provides ideas onunderstanding why a particular behaviour is occurring andpractical suggestions for how to promote alternative behaviour.

P&C News

Election Day Stall (31.1.2015)

I couldn’t believe when the election wascalled for the first weekend when schoolgoes back! I wondered how we would get

the word out to people to donate baked goods and help on theday.

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Left to right: Reuben Loveday (JSS Sports Captain), RyanLeft to right: Reuben Loveday (JSS Sports Captain), RyanLoveday (JSS P&C Vice President),Corbus Loveday (CSHSLoveday (JSS P&C Vice President),Corbus Loveday (CSHS

student) - cooking up a storm and feeding the hungry voters!student) - cooking up a storm and feeding the hungry voters!

I sent the flyer home and hoped for the best. JSS parents didn’tdisappoint as we received heaps of donations which was soawesome and some wonderful people came to help!

Thank you to everyone who baked, flipped sausages, stockedthe esky, served the voters and did it all with a smile! It wasan awesome day and I am so proud to be a part of such awonderful community.

Here are some photos of the spectacular creations that one ofthe new Prep mums donated….

Thank you to each and every one of you,

Kara JamesJSS P&C Acting President

Movie Under the Stars

Saturday 7 February 2015

Free movie screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2 onthe JSS oval

Food starts at 5:00pmMovie starts at 6:30pm

You are welcome to BYO picnic/nibbles and/or buy thefood available:

* Sausage sizzle* Fairy floss

* Slushies* Popcorn

* Cold drinks* Ice creams

* Coffee

Volunteers are required for the sausage sizzle (bothcooking & serving) and to sell cold drinks and ice

creams. If you are able to help out please email Kara:kjames@fresheyesqld.com

So come along and bring your blankets, pillows andchairs and enjoy a movie night on the oval under the

stars!

Please note that the movie is rated PG

You’re invited to:

Jindalee State School Games Night 2015

Bring your mates and come along tothe Jindalee State School P&C GamesNight. This year’s theme is ‘As Seenon TV’.

When: Saturday 28 March 2015 – doors open at6:00pm.Where: Jindalee State School Hall, 114 BurrendahRoad, Jindalee.Cost: Early bird tickets @ $20pp until Friday 13March, $25 thereafter.

What to expect:

What to do:

• A big night of fun and prizes for grown-ups. Allsorts of games will be played including trivia –finally a chance to put all the hours we’ve spentin front of the telly to good use.

• Dancing for those who’d like to stay on for awhile after the games.

• Drinks to enjoy. We will have beer, wines,cocktails, premixes and soft drinks for sale.

• Purchase your ticket using the buy ticketbutton on our website or on our Facebookpage:

• Whilst purchasing your ticket you will berequired to provide your email address so wecan contact you, and your table name so wecan place you at your preferred table.Remember there is a strict limit of 10 peopleper table.

• Any questions please email:gamesnight@jsspandc.com.au

• Come dressed in theme and who knows youmight win the best-dressed table competition!

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We look forward to seeing you there!

Games Night Committee

Seeking Class Reps for 2015

A class rep is a parent or other care taker of a child attendinga class at Jindalee State School. Class Reps are alwaysvolunteers and play a vital role building and maintaining a strongschool community. The role should not take more than a fewminutes each week. If you would like to become a class repplease contact your child’s teacher and the current P&C ClassRep Coordinator ( rachel@rachel.ch ).

Class Reps are required to:

Class Reps are may also like to, but under nocircumstance are required to:

Each year the aim is to have one or two class reps per class soall classes are kept informed and are contactable. This year weare also seeking a parent rep for SEP and E.A.L.

This role is coordinated by the P&C and is a P&C initiative. If youhave any questions please contact rachel@rachel.ch .

I look forward to hearing from many interested parents.

Kind regards

Rachel Chitoni

Quickbeds Grassroots Fundraising Program

REMEMBER: if you are booking accommodation for anupcoming holiday or trip away, book it through Quickbeds, andyou will help raise funds for our P&C.

http://www.quickbeds.com/?grassrootscode=1202

Uniform Shop

Year 6 Polos

The Senior Polos for Year 6 students weredelivered to all classes, Wednesday 28January. As we’ve been able to deliver themmuch earlier than other years, you may wishto order an extra polo, as the students wearthem most days. If so, order forms are with the class teacherand must be returned by Friday 13 February to ensure deliveryby the end of March.

I have a limited number of faulty Year 6 Polos in Size 12 and14, which are selling for $20 each. These have some blurring ofthe blue into the white stripe on the collar, otherwise they areperfect. First come, first served, at the Uniform Shop only.

Help is needed in the shop on Tuesdaymorning. If you have an hour, or even half anhour to spare on a Tuesday morning yourhelp would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

HelenUniform Shop Convenor

Tuckshop NewsHello and welcome back to another greatyear. We have a new menu which has beensent home. If you haven’t received a copy,either drop into the Tuckshop, or downloadone here.

Some things to note, to make using the Tuckshop easier foreveryone:

Please let your children know that, ifanything is missing from their order, theyshould come to the Tuckshop to let usknow.

• BYO food, no food provided.

• Consider leaving the car at home….

• Compile a class contact list for their child’s class(templates for this are available from the Class RepCoordinator).

• Send emails from the P&C to the class/es theyrepresent. These emails will always and only beschool related and are meant to foster thecommunication amongst the school community.

• Relay weekly information from the teacher to theclass.

• Organising social outings such as dinners out, play inthe park, mum’s/dad’s get-togethers.

• Welcome new families to the class.

• Organise volunteers from their class for the fete. • We have an online ordering system –www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au . The cut-off time fororders is 8am on the day of purchase, but advancedorders can placed up to two weeks ahead.

• All bag orders are to be brought to the Tuckshopbefore school.

• A separate bag is needed for both the first andsecond breaks.

• An orange dot on the bag means an item needs tobe collected from the Tuckshop.

• Due to the high volume of ‘slinkies’being done, we have been going through a largeamount of slinky machines. We have found itnecessary, therefore, to charge a small amount tocover the cost of the machines. If students bringapples from home, they will be charged 10c perapple.

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Thanks

KatieTuckshop Convenor

Tuckshop Roster

Tuckshop Direct: 3725 5719 Katie ShawTuckshop Direct: 3725 5719 Katie Shaw

Office: 3725 5777 E:Office: 3725 5777 E: KP.Shaw@bigpond.comKP.Shaw@bigpond.com

9 - 15 February 16 – 22 February

Monday 9 CLOSED Monday 16 CLOSED

SecondTuesdayof month

10 Need 1volunteer

ThirdTuesdayof month

17 RachelMitchell

SecondWednesday

of month

11 Need 1volunteer

ThirdWednesday

of month

18 Betty Teo

SecondThursdayof month

12 TanyaShipard

ThirdThursdayof month

19 TanyaShipard

SecondFriday

of month

13 KimMcNab

LisaCamacho

ThirdFriday

of month

20 JenniDuncombe

MirandaMallett

Chess ClubThe Chess Club for students of JindaleeState School (years 1 to 6) is recommencingduring Term 1 2015, for a period of nineweeks.

Details are as follows:

DATES: Wednesday February 4 to Wednesday April 12015 (9 weeks)TIME: 3.05pm to 4.05pmVENUE: Chess Room' (above the Office)

Getting to Know … MeaghanRodgers, PrincipalI grew up in South-West Queensland,Toowoomba and The Darling Downs.

My favourite childhood memory isschool holidays at the Coast.

Before I came to Jindalee StateSchool, I was a Principal at HambledonState School, Jandowae P-10 State School, Wallumbilla Prep– 10 State School, Hebel State School and worked forEducation Queensland International in the Middle East.

On the weekends, I love to cook.

My favourite colours are red, navy and yellow.

The food I like best is everything I shouldn’t like!

The hardest thing I have ever done is become a mother.

I would love to be really good at choosing winning LOTTOnumbers!

I am a dog person. I have an over-indulged, over-the-hillLabrador.

Assemblies Timetable

Semester 1 Assemblies 2015

DATE Years 1 – 3

1.50pm-2.20pm

YEARS 4 – 7

2.30pm-3.00pm

Jan 28 2pm Whole School Assembly

Feb 4

Feb 11 2R

Feb 18 2pm Whole School – Investiture Ceremony

Feb 25 Aussie of Month

3S 2BW

NO CLASS AWARDS

Aussie of Month

6S 5P

NO CLASS AWARDS

March 4 1WF 6S

March 11 2M 5P

March 18 2pm Whole School Assembly - Harmony Day

March 25 Aussie of Month

3R 2R PB

NO CLASS AWARDS

Aussie of Month

6K 5HF

NO CLASS AWARDS

April 1 2pm Whole School Assembly

Easter Holidays

Ash TennisPlaces have filled up fast, but Ash Tennis stillhas some beginner spots on a Fridayafternoon for junior coaching in Term 1,2015! Got a little one who’s been watching and wants to playlike Roger, Novak, or Serena? Give us a call on 0413288874 tosign up, or send us an email on info@ashtennis.com . If youwould like more information or enrolment forms, please see ourwebsite www.ashtennis.com . Look forward to seeing you onthe court!

Simon

iChinese Learning CentreiChinese Learning Centre has after-school Mandarin classes atJindalee State School. Cost $15 per hour. For information onenrolling, please download their flyer here.

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