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Principal’s NewsCongratulations to all our students who satNAPLAN tests this year. In every areatested, in both grades tested, preliminarydata released to schools indicates that, onaverage, Jindalee students scored not onlyabove the State average, but above theAustralian average for the percentage ofstudents scoring in the top two bands.
While teachers and students have worked hard to get to thispoint we also thank parents for the continued support of theirchildren and instilling in them the importance of their education.However, we do not stop here. There is still room for plenty ofimprovement across areas other than the top two bands and inall subject areas in our school. We urge parents to considerNAPLAN as one of many tests used in our school and tocommunicate with teachers to get the best idea of their child’sprogress.
Dogs on School Grounds
A reminder to all parents that dogs are notpermitted on our school grounds. Pleaserefrain from bringing them into the grounds,particularly at drop-off and pick-up times.Dogs should not be lead on a leash, carriedby hand or brought into the grounds in anyother way. The exception to this rule is Assistance Dogs.Paperwork for Assistance Dogs should be brought to theschool office in the first instance. Thank you to the manyparents who have adhered to this rule in the best interest of ourstudents, this year.
Pets for Show and Tell
If students wish to bring an animal for Showand Tell parents must first fill in a form at theoffice a minimum of two weeks before theShow and Tell date and have the animal’s
presence in the classroom approved by the Principal.Immunisation and other paperwork will be requested forDomestic animals. All other animals will be considered on acase by case basis. We encourage children to bringphotographs of their pets in preference to the pet itself.
Student Absences
Parents, please consider your child’seducation when choosing to take lengthytrips away with your children. Yes, overseastrips and driving trips within Australia will bea learning experience for your children, but substantial periodsof time away from the classroom cannot be replaced. Pleasetravel within school holidays when possible. If you require morethan one week off school for your child to travel you mustcomplete a form to request the time off, from the school office.The same process exists in all State Schools.
Unless your children are sick, we need them at school! Notonly is school attendance compulsory, it is the key to yourchild’s success. Take a look at the table below to see just howimportant it is.
Meaghan RodgersPrincipal
Parent-Teacher InterviewsParent-Teacher interviews for Semester 22015 are being held in Weeks 9 and 10 ofTerm 3 (weeks beginning 7 and 14September 2015).
The interviews are held to:
An end of semester report is also prepared and will be senthome in the final week of the semester. We value a partnershipwith parents in providing the best possible education forchildren and hope that you will be available to discuss yourchild’s progress.
• discuss your child’s progress
• discuss any concerns you may have and
• develop plans to address any areas of concern
114 Burrendah RoadJindalee Qld 4074
Website:Website: http://jindaleess.eq.edu.auEmail:Email: [email protected]
Phone:Phone: 07 3725 5777Fax:Fax: 07 3725 5700
Subscribe to Online Newsletter!Subscribe to Online Newsletter! http://jindaleess.schoolzinenewsletters.com/subscribe
This semester we are again offering the online booking systemfor parent-teacher interviews. The link to book your preferredinterview time is:
https://jindaleess.sessionkeeper.com.au/
If you would like a particular interview time, please ensure youbook as soon as possible. The interview times are of 15 minutesduration.
The booking process will open on Wednesday 26 August at3pm and close on Friday 4 September at 5pm. If you wishto make a booking after this time, please contact your child’steacher or the school directly.
Parents with a child in a class with a permanent part timeteaching arrangement will only need to book one interview time,but may request follow up with the teaching partner at the timeof the interview if required.
We recommend accessing the booking system via your PCas it may not be supported on all phones. Also ensure thatyou are using an updated web browser as out-dated versions,such as Internet Explorer 7, may not display the bookingswebsite information correctly. If you have any issues or wouldlike support please contact the school office on 3725 5777 orSchoolzine on 5450 2648.
All interviews will be conducted in your child’s classroom.Please take this opportunity to meet to discuss your child’sprogress.
Bpoint Online Banking – instructions foruse
BYOD Program for 2016Thank you to those parents who attendedlast week’s BYOD for 2016 Parentinformation Night. The attached informationhas been compiled for parents andstudents who are interested in being involved in the BYODProgram for 2016 at Jindalee State School.
The attached documents include:
A copy of these documents can also be found on the schoolwebsite at:
https://jindaleess.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx
Relevant Apps Lists, Acceptable Use Policy and StudentParticipation Agreement (for signing) will be sent out to parentsby the end of the school year.
Please contact me on 3725 5777 or at [email protected] if youhave any questions.
Georgina AllardiceHead of eLearning
Extracurricular group photos - 20 August2015Advancedlife Photography will be in the Hallon Thursday 20 August to take photos ofour Sports teams, music groups,Tournament of Minds and Chess team andour Tech Crew. Please make sure thatstudents have the correct uniforms (seebelow).
Aussies of the Month
Congratulations to the following students who have beenawarded the Aussie of the Month award.
PG – Freya S 1M – Jaiden A 3B – Kate H
4HI – Jack W 5A – Elijah V-T 6H – Charli M
• Jindalee State School 2016 BYOD Requirements List
• Jindalee State School BYOD FAQs
• Choir – choir uniform (black pants/black socks/blackshoes/white Jindalee performance shirt)
• Bands - band uniform (black pants/black socks/black shoes/white Jindalee performance shirt)
• Performance group - performance uniform (blackpants/black socks/black shoes/white Jindaleeperformance shirt)
• Strings - string uniform (black pants/black socks/black shoes/white Jindalee performance shirt)
• Sports Team – sports uniform (sports shirt/seniorshirt OR if part of a sporting team they must weartheir sporting jersey e.g. AFL), blue school shorts/skort, white socks, joggers (NO fluro shoes or laces)
• Tournament of Minds – Sports uniform (sports shirt(no senior shirt as the photo is made up of differentyear levels, blue school shorts/skorts, white socks,joggers (NO fluro shoes or laces)
• Chess – sports uniform (sports shirt (no senior shirtas the photo is made up of different year levels, blueschool shorts/skorts, white socks, joggers (NO fluroshoes or laces)
• Tech Crew – sports uniform or tech crew shirt ifaccredited.
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Tournament of Minds teams ready fortheir challenges!The Tournament of Minds teams have beenextremely busy creating their responses tothe set challenges. They have spent nearlyevery lunch hour creating scripts and arenow starting to memorise lines and create costumes and props.We have an outstanding group of students this year who havecreated funny, factual and really clever responses. We could notbe more proud of their efforts. They have spent so much of theirown lunchtimes, before and after school and even the EKKAholiday completing these tasks. We perform these challengeson Saturday the 22 August at Gumdale State School. We will letyou know the results after the tournament day.
Sports News
T20 Cricket Gala Day
Jindalee SS recently participated in the T20Blast Cricket Gala Day for the West AkunaDistrict.
Two boys’ teams and one girls’ teamplayed 4 matches each lasting 8 oversusing modified rules and equipment. Eightgames were conducted at the same time.Sixteen teams from our West Akuna District participated. Musicwas playing for the entire day and the excitement was high asthe games progressed.
Each Jindalee team finished the day with 2 wins and 2 lossesfor the competition.
A wonderful day was had by all participants.
A special thank you must go to Mr Terry Reece from SACP forassisting with transport to and from the venue.
Bray MillerPhysical Education Teacher
BASKETBALL REFS NEEDED
You do not need to be a qualified referee but someknowledge of the game would be a bonus.
Needed for Interschool sport season starting Friday 28August - 11.30am to 2.30pm at Auchenflower (5 Fridays).
More information…. please contact Mr [email protected]
Academic Awards
Class awards - 4HI Caleb H James F Benjamin C
Year 6 - Hands on Maths
On Wednesday Year 6 students and teachers were treated toa fun filled morning of Maths activities. The morning went sofast. It was great to see all students engaged. The presenterhad set challenges and explained some activities had neverbeen previously solved. She was very impressed that studentswere able to solve these and be able to articulate clearly eachstep. There were over 200 activities. There was no time towaste in trying out the many problem solving activities: lookingfor patterns, making lists, acting it out, working backwards,drawing, guessing, checking and improving.
4M attends a Bike Safety Course
Things I learnt from thecourse…..
I learnt about peddle power……. Chris
I learnt that when you corner you put youroutside foot down……..Sienna & Eliah &Jacinta
I learnt that when wearing a helmet your ears are close to beingunder the straps….Rory & Hayley & Simryn
I learnt to signal your turn before you do the turn…..Thomas
I learnt the ABC for bike safety……Jack J
I learnt that you have to put your hand out to let people knowwhich way you are turning….Evie
I learnt that it is faster to use peddle power….Emily & Jess
I learnt A (air) B (brakes) and C (chain)…..Megan & Lilly & Olivia
I learnt that using two brakes are better than one….Cooper
Prep B - NAIDOC Week Activities
Here are some photos from Prep B. They were taken duringNAIDOC week. We read Dreamtime stories –‘Tiddalik’ and‘How the Birds Got Their Colours’. Then we made frogs that
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looked like Tiddalik and painted some colourful birds. We alsomade boomerangs using colours of the earth just like long ago.
Year 1 classes make ‘Cranky Bear’Pillows
The children in year 1 made pillows for the Very Cranky Bear.They then wrote procedures that told the reader how to makethe pillow.
P&C and Fete NewsTo contact the Executive Committee [email protected]
P&C general meetings occur on the 3rdMonday of each month. Everyone iswelcome to attend.
Proudly sponsored by Westpoint Autos
Platinum Sponsor Fireworks Sponsor
440 Moggill RoadIndooroopillyPh: 3878 0440www.westpointautos.com.au
528 Seventeen Mile RocksRoadSeventeen Mile RocksPh: 3715 6400www.westside4x4.com.au
Silver Sponsors:
Coffee Shop
Shop 376 Curragundi RoadJindaleePh: 0419 726 466www.epropertyrentals.com.au
Trash’n’treasure
50 Spine StreetSumner ParkPh: 3376 2395http://www.storagechoice.com.au/sumner-park-storage-choice/
Bronze Sponsors:
Craft Stall
34 Goggs RoadJindaleePh: 1300 437 245www.lightup.com.au
Calamari, Chips andNuggets stall
8/500 Seventeen MileRocks RoadSeventeen Mile RocksPh: 3376 1284https://www.facebook.com/KPRAutomotive/
Fairy Floss, Snow Cones andPopcorn stall
Shop 14, Park Village ShoppingCentre92 Horizon Drive, Middle ParkPh: 3279 7288www.smartstylehairstudio.com.au
Cakes and Sweets Stall
Mt Ommaney ShoppingCentreNext to The Athlete’s FootPh: 3376 3999
International Food Stall
Shop 22, Jindalee HomemakerCentre 34 Goggs Road,Brisbane Ph: 3715 5571www.barebonessociety.com
Grocery Raffle/Money Treestall
Unit 6/Level 1171 Dandenong RoadMt Ommaney
Sideshow Alley
Ph: 3376 7660www.eyecareplus.com.au
Bookstall
30 Guide Street,Jamboree Heights1300 766 634www.maq.com
Smoothies and Juices
Jindalee Home,12A Goggs Road,JindaleePhone 3279 1311https://mcdonalds.com.au/store/jindalee-qld
Jams and Chutneys
10/101 Jijaws StreetSumner ParkPhone 3279 0000http://www.rjayelectricalservices.com.au/
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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, 10 DAYS TO GOUNTIL OUR
HEROES AND VILLAINS FETE!
Side Show Alley Convenor Needed Urgently!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Side Show Alleyconvenor had to pull out and now we need someone toconvene our Side Show Alley Stall. This stall will run an AngryBirds game, Lob-a-choc and hopefully Pie in the Face. Wealso have some lucky dips to sell as well. Eyecare Plus arethe sponsors of the stall. Please contact Kara:[email protected] . We need your help!
There are still some other convenor spots that need filling:
BBQ shadow convenorCakes Co-convenorShadow Entertainment Convenor
Please see www.jssfete.com.au for more information
Stall News
Trash ‘n’ Treasure
The Trash ‘n’ Treasure stall is already looking for yourassistance. Every Thursday and Friday from 11am – 2:30pm upuntil fete day we will require two volunteers to help sort throughour Trash ‘n’ Treasure items. Please use volunteer spot to signup for a time slot or two. Thank you. Click here to sign uphttp://vols.pt/19pthL
Aladdin’s Auction – bid online for your treasure!
We have an exciting new auction format this year. We havegone high tech and are hosting an online auction. No longer willyou have to be at centre stage at a specified time. This year youcan bid anywhere, anytime! All you need is a smart phone withinternet connectivity. Browse the items and make your bids.There is no need to worry about being out-bid, our system willsend you a text message so that you can bid again and secureyour treasure!
Checkout our website for more information:www.jssfete.com.au
Lex Luthor’s Loot raffle
Lex Luthor’s Loot raffle tickets are due back at the office nextweek on Wednesday 26 August. More tickets can be orderedby calling 0459 848 341. Tickets cost $2 each and the prize tobe won is a whopping $500 in cash!
Red Arrow Rides
Red Arrow Rides prepaid armbands are on sale for $35 untilTuesday 25 August 2015 (all rides covered by arm band). Afterthis date ride armbands will be $40.
The following options are available for purchasing armbands:
Pickup of pre-paid armbands:
Friday 28 August – 2:30pm – 4.30pmSaturday 29 August – from 10am
We aren’t able to have the Dominator/Miami Trip andParatrooper this year but we are very excited to announce twonew rides coming to the fete. Check out the latest fete news onwww.jssfete.com.au to find out what they are!
Helpers needed:
We have filled 134 helper’s spots which is 20% of all spots werequire to be filled. This is a great start and we are extremelythankful to the people who have already gotten on board anddonated some time. Please consider donating an hour or two ofyour time. This does not necessarily need to be on fete day. Werequire help on Friday and Sunday too. Check-out our onlinesignup system http://vols.pt/19pthL or email [email protected]
Just Promotions:
A very big thank you to Just Promotions for allowing us toborrow their super hero costumes for our fete! We need 4 dadsto be these characters on the day. If you have ever wantedto be a super hero, please read this week's fete update (onthe website) or your class rep will email it to you. There arespecification requirements. Also stay tuned for the times thecharacters will be roaming around the fete so your kids canhave their photos taken with them!
Entertainment Schedule:
Business card advertisements:
Bernie Ripoll MP, Cathy Doring Physiotherapy, Cr MatthewBourke, Jindalee Day & Night Chemist, Jindalee News, JindaleePro Shop, K&K Austrian Bakery and Coffee House, SJKElectrical & Tudor School Uniforms.
Topics covered this week on the Fete website (www.jssfete.com.au ) are:• Online payment – www.jssfete.com.au/rides
• Face to face EFTPOS and cash sale (Dates:Thursday 20 August – 3:30pm – 4:15pm andTuesday 25 August – 2:45pm – 3:30pm in theUniform Shop).
• Please note armbands are $40 on this date
• Individual ride passes will be available on fete day.Rides for the little ones will be $5 and rides for thebigger kids will be $6
• Red Arrow Rides Sales News
• Volunteers information – welcome to our new onlinevolunteer rostering system
• Side Show Alley Convenor needed
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Kara and RachelFete Organisers
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Don’t forget to like our Facebook pages to be keptup to date with the latest information:
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The Athlete’s Foot
Cash back for Jindalee State School P&C
Did you know that if you purchase shoesfrom The Athlete’s Foot Mt Ommaney orIndooroopilly stores and mention Jindalee State School, theP&C receives $5 for every pair of shoes?
Quickbeds Grassroots Fundraising Program
REMEMBER: 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:
http://www.quickbeds.com/?grassrootscode=1202
Tuckshop
Tuckshop RosterTuckshop RosterTuckshop Direct: 3725 5719 Katie ShawTuckshop Direct: 3725 5719 Katie Shaw
Office: 3725 5777 E:Office: 3725 5777 E: [email protected]@bigpond.com
24 – 30 August 31 August – 6 September
Monday 24 CLOSED Monday 31 CLOSED
FourthTuesdayof month
25 RachelMitchell
FirstTuesdayof month
1 Needonevolunteer
FourthWednesdayof month
26 ManyCollins Orr
FirstWednesdayof month
2 KimHeycottJulieJohnson
FourthThursdayof month
27 Jodie LengMarielaSanchez
FirstThursdayof month
3 DeseDunne
FourthFridayof month
28 Betty TeoLisaComancho
FirstFridayof month
4 RachelMitchellJaneenSmith
Chaplain’s NewsletterWell, we are over half way through the term!We have had the Ekka, the T20 CricketBlast Competition, and Inter-School Sportstarts very soon! This week’s newsletterlooks at that SU QLD State Conference,looking at a Chappy Snapshot, our SchoolBrekkie Program (YMCA), the Chappylunchtime activity.
Have a fantastic week and as always, remember to stay safe!
Josh GreenChaplain
• We still need one Co-convenor for the BBQ and twoshadow convenors
• Donations needed – children’s books can bedropped to 11 Trevi Street, Jindalee anytime, trash‘n’ treasure items to be taken to Storage Choice,plants to be dropped to 12 Timbarra Crescent,Jindalee and passionfruit, lemons, butter, eggs,sugar and chocolate are needed for Jams andChutneys please contact Vicki:[email protected]
• The prizes we have so far which can be won in thecent auction and online auction
• Entertainment of another kind (Fire brigade/Ambulance/Police/Batman & Robin plus otherentertainment
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Getting to Know … Donna Millar(Miss M), Music TeacherI grew up in Durban, South Africa andmoved to Australia when I was 11. Thefirst school I attended was actuallyright here at Jindalee State Schoolwhere I did grades 5, 6 and 7. It's atotal coincidence that I now happen towork at JSS.
My favourite childhood memory is the when television firstcame to South Africa. It would only be on between 3pm and10pm on certain days of the week. My family would gatherround to watch the Brady Bunch together and it was thehighlight of our week. The rest of the time my brother, sisterand I were outside, up trees, playing dress ups and findingcreative ways to entertain each other.
My friends and family would describe me as someonewho is warm hearted, who loves to laugh and is maybe a littlebit on the nutty side.
Before I came to Jindalee State School, I taught at anindependent school in Maleny as well as at various schoolson Sunshine Coast. I also taught after school youth musicensembles privately and did artist in residency programsaround Australia and in Asia.
I am most proud of my son Oscar. He is a kind,compassionate, gentle soul who always puts others beforehimself. He also happens to be a fantastic budding musician.
I would love to be really good at visual art. I am alwaysamazed by people who have the gift to draw or paint well. Ifind portraiture especially impressive. I still draw stick people.
If I could change anything about the world it would be forpeople to be more accepting and tolerant of each other. Welive in a country with so much diversity. I wish society couldembrace it more, learn from each other and accept everyonefor their differences.
Someone who inspires me is my niece Izzy. When she was13 a friend of ours lost her daughter to cancer. Izzy cut off allher hair to raise money for Shave for a Cure and raised closeto $6000. She is truly amazing!
On the weekends I love to escape the city and go and visitmy friends in Maleny where I lived for 9 years. I always lovethe fresh mountain air and how beautifully green and peacefulit is there.
People don’t know it but I’m good at ballet….well, at leastI used to be. I studied ballet very seriously from the age of5 – 17 and got through to the final round auditions for theAustralian Youth Ballet. These days I mostly dance in mykitchen (when no one is looking).
My all-time favourite movie is the 1968 classic ‘The Party’starring Peter Sellers. It was funny, heart-warming, crazy,sweet and bizarre. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wash anelephant in the lounge room and turn it into one massive poolparty!
Assemblies Timetable
Assemblies 2015
DATE Years 1 – 3
1.50pm-2.20pm
YEARS 4 – 7
2.30pm-3.00pm
August 19 Book Week Book Week
August 26 PL/PN 6BL
Sept 2 Junior Band Performance
Sept 9 PR Senior Band Performance
Sept 16 2pm Whole School Assembly
Aussie of Month - 5P 4M 2M 1H
NO CLASS AWARDS
September Holidays
Community News
DARRA JINDALEE CATHOLIC PARISH
HOMESTAY FAMILIES REQUIRED FORTHAI STUDENTS
• Students will be based at Corinda State HighSchool.
• The program is very well supported by theInternational Staff at Corinda State HighSchool.
• Arrival is Sunday 4th October and departure isSaturday 17th October 2015.
• Payment is $36.00 per student per night.
• A maximum of 2 students can be placed ineach home.
• Students require their own bedroom as well asbreakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for theduration of their stay.
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Please contact Kylie Bentley at [email protected] or on3379 0216 to register your interest.
KENMORE DISTRICT KINDERGARTENOPEN DAY
• Students range in age from 12 – 17 years.
• Homestay Families are responsible fortransporting the students safely to and fromschool for the duration of their stay.
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