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The "Jerra Journal"
is a newsletter published by
You can contribute to this newsletter by contacting the school.
**For your convenience, last week's newsletter follows this one. This will allow you to revisit for notes, details, reminders, etc. more easily.
2009 CALENDAR 2010 CALENDAR
TERM 1: TERM 1:
Tuesday, 27 January – Teachers ONLY return Wednesday, 27 January – Teachers ONLY return
Wednesday, 28 January – All students Yrs 1 – 6 return Thursday, 28 January - Years 1 - 6 starts
Thursday, 29 January – Kindergarten students begin Friday, 29 January - Kindergarten students begin at 9.30 am
Easter Break – begins Friday, 10 April Easter Break – begins Friday, 2nd April
TERM 2: TERM 2:
Tuesday, 28 April – Teachers ONLY day Monday, 19 April – Teachers ONLY day
Wednesday, 29 April – Students return Tuesday 20 April - Students return
Friday, 10 July – Last day of term Friday, 2 July – Last day of term
TERM 3: TERM 3:
Monday, 27 July – Teachers ONLY day Monday, 19 July – Teachers ONLY day
Tuesday, 28 July – Students return Tuesday, 20 July – Students return
Friday, 2 October– Last day of term Friday, 24 September– Last day of term
TERM 4: TERM 4:
Monday, 19 October – All students return Monday, 11 October – All students return
Wednesday, 16 December – Last of term for students Wednesday, 15 December – Last of term for students
TEACHERS FINISH - Friday 18 December TEACHERS FINISH - Friday 17 December
THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER
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Term 4, Week 5 |
17 November, 2009. |
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COMING EVENTS
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This Week & On |
Events & Returns to Remember |
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Value of Week |
MODERATION – everything in moderation – food, treats, etc. Also moderate your own behaviour. |
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OUR PBS VALUES |
Being Responsible means: RESPECT, SAFETY, HONESTY |
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MUSIC DEMOS |
Musicorp will be giving brief demonstrations of instruments to all students K – 5 on Wednesday. |
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SPECIAL VISITORS ON FRIDAY |
At 8.30 am on Friday, the Deputy Director, Trevor Fletcher, Regional Director, Maria Gray-Spence and School Education Director, Paul Greer, will be here for a short visit. |
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GOOD LUCK, EMILY! |
Emily Clarke, Yr 4, is off to the State final of the Premier’s Spelling Bee. Hope it’s a real buzz, Emily! |
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WANT A YEARBOOK? $10 Best value! |
Be quick to get your orders in as there are limited editions of this great recap of the whole year. Thanks to Claudia Doman and her trusty committee for all their countless hours this year. |
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Yrs 3 – 6 Indonesian |
Return note and money for Indonesian puppet show by this Friday, please. |
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THEY’RE COMING! DANCE NIGHTS ARE IN WEEK 8
Now, these are not a disco for the kids! They are dances for the whole family. Students and teachers are busy during their PE times learning new dances to entertain you and then they may ask you to join in the fun! These nights are for the whole family and we would like ALL students to attend. Don’t let them tell you that they don’t have to come – they have been practicing the valuable social skill. Dancing will be outside so bring a chair.
So keep the following nights free:
TUESDAY, 8TH DEC – Yr 1: 6 – 7 p.m.
– Yr 2: 6 – 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 9TH DEC – Yrs 3 & 4: 6 – 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, 10TH DEC – Kinder: 6 – 7 p.m.
– Year 5 & 6: 7 – 8 p.m.
Absolutely FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM on Friday please.
We will look our very best for the visitors! We always do!
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G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge - 2009 WinnersWinners in the Year 3/4 Challenge were our Year 4 team of Hamish Gabbedy, Matthew Wilson, Joshua Ting & Christian Palombi. On Saturday, 12 of our students participated in a G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge at University of Canberra. We entered 3 teams of 4 students and they had their leadership and problem-solving skills challenged as they worked together to solve a series of original, creative and exciting activities. Our Year 3 team (Rhea Laverock, Harry English, Harrison Bergman & Sebastian Palombi) came in a close 3rd. Our Year 5/6 team (Rachael Albertson-Kill, Kurran Sidhu, Cherie Teng & Meh-Ara Taseer) also did admirably. We are very proud of you all!
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IMPORTANT - CLASS REQUESTS FOR 2010
Each year we have a large number of requests for placement of students in classes for the next year. I am sure that you will agree that it would be impossible for us to interview and respond to over 600+ families. Similarly, it is not always possible to give everyone what they want as teachers sometimes see things differently.
This year, we are asking you to do the following:
LIBRARY
NEWS
Our annual Book Fair begins today! The times are;
Tuesday 17th Nov. 8-9am 3-5pm
Wednesday 18th 8-9am 3-6pm
Thursday 19th 8-9am 3-5pm
Thank you to the volunteers who are helping us.
Please come along and join us for some great Christmas shopping!
BORROWING – LAST WEEK!
This is the last week for children to borrow from the Library, then we will be requesting all books to be returned for stocktaking. We do ask for your support in getting the children’s books returned ASAP. Please look hard as lost books will require payment from parents.
BOOK CLUB BLURB
Book Club orders were sent home today. If you have asked for your order to be held at the office, please come and collect it. We are waiting on some backorder items to come through and these will be sent home as soon as they arrive.
Thanks to Fiona Martin and team – this is a huge task!
PLEASE SEE THE DRUG EDUCATION FORUM NOTE.
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ANOTHER FIRST FOR JERRA – EQUESTRIAN FUN! Congratulations to Sophie and Madeline Vagg who competed in the ACT in equestrian events representing Jerra – they won ribbons, too! Well done girls! Even the horses are wearing teal and blue! |
Twin city Church &
Village Building Company
Christmas Carols by Candlelight
This free community event is held on Saturday, 5 December 2009, at David Madew Ovals, Corner of Coral Drive and Bayside Circuit, Jerrabomberra.
Entertainment commences at 4.30pm. This includes free carnival rides, face painting and fairy floss. There will also be a variety of performers from brass bands, choirs & children’s performances. Santa will arrive via Snowy Hydro South Care helicopter with goodies to give a way.
Hot food, drinks, ice cream, candles and glowsticks will be on sale at a minimal cost. Carol singing will begin at 8.00pm followed by a grand finale of fireworks at 9.00pm.
Details, contact Senior Associate Minister Tony Aloe on 0417291864 or Church Office 62881697
CONDOLENCES TO MR HANCOCK
I am sure the whole community joins us in sending our sincere sympathy to Richard Hancock whose father passed away suddenly last Wednesday evening.
MULTICULTURAL PESPECTIVES PUBLIC SPEAKING
Rachael Albertson-Kill acquitted herself very well last week in Sydney at the State final – she didn’t win but…she went very close.
DCO Drop In Morning Tea
This Thursday 19th November 2009, 9-10am.
In the Staff Study room. Liz Moleta a Defence
Social Worker will be attending. For private
appointments with Liz - call DCO 62658777
for further information call Colleen 62998860.

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You are invited to the GLAD Space Christmas Stall.
When: Wednesday, 25th November and Thursday, 10th December at lunch time.
Where: At GLAD Space (outside 6/5R and KC).
What to bring: Your loose change to grab a Christmas
special.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Items for sale:
· Guess the name of the bear: 50c per guess
· Christmas Candles: $1.50 each
· Photo Frames: $1.00 each
· 2010 Calendars: $1.00 (glue a photo of yourself on the calendar and Mrs. Hasler will laminate for free)
· Candy Cane Boxes: $1.00each.
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PARENTS & CITIZENS' NEWSLETTER |
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We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment |
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Term 4 Week 5 President: Katrina Chisholm katiain@tpg.com.au |

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LIMITED EDITION...... YEARBOOK 2009 Claudia Doman and her team have been working very hard on the yearbook. The Yearbook will highlight the fun and achievements of 2009 at Jerrabomberra Public School, The Yearbook will include every child’s photo and costs $10 per copy. We will only print the number of books that are ordered so, to avoid disappointment, please fill in the slip below and return to the school by Friday 27th November with payment. If you are leaving the school prior to the end of year we can send you a copy in the mail - please leave a forwarding address. Please fill in the slip below with your payment.
CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT 5th December 2009 Thank you to the parents who have responded - we still need more helpers! The P&C along with the 1st Jerrabomberra Scout group will be holding the BBQ and drink stand at this year’s event. Please fill in the slip and return if you are able to help out - just 1 hour is great.
UNIFORM CLOTHING POOL
As of next year the clothing pool will require 2 volunteers on Monday mornings 8.45 – 9.15am If this does not happen unfortunately the shop will ONLY open Friday mornings.
If you are interested please come and see Rachelle during opening hours Mon & Fri mornings 8.45- 9.15am Alternatively please contact me on 0439 66 7772
**Please note that forms must be fully completed at all times when selling your uniform. The form for selling second hand uniforms can be found at the front office or the clothing pool. All items received without a form will be returned to their owners.
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FUNDRAISING Turn Sunshine into $avings and support the JPS P&C! Your electric hot water system is costing you a lot of money and contributing heavily to green house gas emissions. Federal and State Governments have decided to phase out electric hot water systems completely. With current government rebates and incentives available to you the change over price to solar could be a lot lower than you think! After 2112, electric hot water systems will not be available in Australia, so if your system breaks down in a few years time you will have to pay full replacement costs of a solar or gas system which could be over $5,000. Field Force Envirosaver* is offering to donate $75 to the JPS P&C for every completed installation of a solar hot water system resulting from a referral from our school. To find out more, have a look at the enclosed brochure and phone Benn Hunter on 0409 257 848 to obtain an obligation free quote at no charge.
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YEARBOOK 2009 – ORDER FORM
I would like to order _______ copies of the 2009 Yearbook at $10 each
A I enclose payment of $_____ (cash or cheque drawn to "JPS P&C Association")
Eldest Child’s Name: __________________________________________ Class: __________
CANTEEN NEWS
Treat Day
Thank you very much to Nick and Louise Smith of Jerra’s Bakers Delight for supplying the yummy pizzas to the kids and donating $310.00. Thank you again to the regular helpers Veronica W, Meike P, Antje W, Laura W and a new mum Megan Clark for coming in to bag and pack the pizzas and drinks.
Coming up last Treat Day for the year will be a very special one! Jerra’s Bakers Delight is giving away a FREE caramel bunlet to every student of JPS on 1st Dec. So better be at school that day!! Thank you very much to Nick and Louise Smith for your generosity.
The canteen survey went out yesterday – please return a.s.a.p. to have your say!
CANTEEN ROSTER
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Week 5 |
18-Nov |
David Battye |
Matt O’Brien |
Arlen Battye |
Meike Pichelmann |
Jodi Cooper |
Volunteer Req'd |
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19-Nov |
Laura Walsh |
Franca Kalogianis |
Veronica Mabutt |
Deanne Cole |
Chrisoula Karatzas |
Volunteer Req’d |
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20-Nov |
Neena Kumar |
Dina Stramandinoli |
Karen Cabezas |
Anne Bills |
Daniela Ferry |
Volunteer Req’d |
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25-Nov |
Zoe Baker-Gumm |
Kathleen Richman |
Mary Coady |
Claudia Doman |
Fiona Martin |
Volunteer Req’d |
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26-Nov |
Meagan Taylor |
Michelle Rosiak |
Veronica Mabutt |
Leanne Cornell |
Jessica Lau |
Volunteer Req'd |
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27-Nov |
Widury Bingwa |
Cath Scott |
Cathy Davanzo |
Bronwen Jaggers |
Kate O’Brien |
Kerri Todd |
We need volunteers for the 2nd of December if you can help us out please contact Lucy on the details below…
If you can't make it to the canteen please contact Lucy on 6255 8055 or 0419 992 236 or email lucy.moran@echelonconsultancy.com.au with plenty of notice so we can get someone to replace you. Thank you
HAVEAGOODWEEK!!!
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Carols by Candlelight
Yes I can help at the following times - (please circle)
Set up (3pm - 4pm) 4pm - 5pm 5pm - 6pm 6pm - 7pm 7pm - 8pm 8pm - 9pm
Name: ........................................................................................
Child's name and class: ..................................................................................
Contact phone number: ....................................................................................
DUNTROON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Capital Crafters and Duntroon Community Centre are proud to host a unique Christmas Craft Market showcasing local home-based businesses.
Go Christmas shopping and select from the finest handmade craft items.
When: Friday 20 November
Time: 5pm-9pm
Where: Duntroon Community Centre, Gymkhana Rd, RMC Duntroon.
There will be a sausage sizzle, a playground for the kids and a raffle drawn on the night.
For more information contact Jen Ramirez on 0409 418 783 or jen_ramirez@hotmail.com
JRA WINE TASTING
Friday 27 November @ Jerra Community Centre, 7-9pm. Free to JRA members, others by gold coin.
Cheese, nibbles and wines from 4 vineyards.
Join your local community and enjoy a great night.
Dr David Yates
welcomes
Dr Leone Harvey-Smith
Joining him on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
6255 8112, 1/37 Jerrabomberra Parkway
(at the little shops) Jerrabomberra
Vacancy-Office Assistant-Master School Portraits
A busy local office in Jerrabomberra requires an assistant to work part time starting end of February 2010. The successful applicant will have good computer skills, an eye for detail and be able to work as a team member in an office environment. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and using the web will also rate highly. Please send resume to: graham@mspcanberra.com.au
Graham Osborne MSP Canberra 62559208
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19 October
Exec. Meeting |
20 October Yr 6 – Sex Ed. ê
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21 October
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22 October Music! Count Us In! 11.30 am
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23 October
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26 October Walk-a-thon prizes at assembly
Exec. Meeting |
27 October Yr 6 – Sex Ed. ê
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28 October SEG Meeting
Early Career T’rs M’ting |
29 October Chris èreturns
AECG Meeting KHS 1-2 pm
KINDER Parents Night |
30 October WORLD TEACHER’S DAY
ASSEMBLY – KW/ 2M/4H/KP/2C/5H |
31 Ball/Hall 1 Nov |
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2 November
Exec. Meeting |
3 November Yr 6 – Sex Ed. ê CANTEEN TRE DAY
P&C 7.30pm |
4 November CH – to Conference x 3è
Yr 2 – Lanyon
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5 November K ORIENTATION
Yr 2 - Lanyon |
6 November K ORIENTATION
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9 November SASS WEEK ART CAMP è Cricket 8s at Deakin
Exec. Meeting |
10 November Yr 6 – Sex Ed. ê
Staff Meeting - IWBS |
11 November Band to Civic 11.15 am
REMEMBRANCE DAY
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12 November K ORIENTATION
PBS @ West 3.30 pm |
13 November K ORIENTATION Sydney MPPS Final |
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16 November Book Fair
Exec. Meeting |
17 November
Grade Meeting |
18 November MUSIC Demos K-1/2-3/4-5 @9.30 on
Early Career T’rs M’ting |
19 November Visit from Youth Centre – Virginia @ 12 noon – Yr 6
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20 November Regional Director’s Visit
ASSEMBLY – KS/2J 4R/KK/2T/4C |
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23 November
Exec. Meeting |
24 November Indonesian Puppet Show- 12 & 1.45pm A Bailey - LSL Staff Meeting |
25 November SCRIPTURE è M.Leigh – Best Start
Drug Ed Night ?? |
26 November SCRIPTURE
Best Start – new K teacher training @ Yass
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27 November REPORTS IN!
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28 29 Nov |
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30 November REPORTS IN!
Exec. Meeting |
1 December
Grade Meeting P&C 7.30pm |
2 December SCRIPTURE è
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3 December SCRIPTURE
Visit to Youth Centre – 10.30-12.30
PBS @ Jerra 3.30 pm |
4 December |
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7 December K to Art Gallery
Exec. Meeting |
8 December K to Art Gallery Dance Night - Yr 1 & 2 6 -7 pm
Staff Meeting |
9 December SCRIPTURE è K to Art Gallery Dance Night – Yr 3&4 6 – 7 pm Early Career T’rs M’ting |
10 December SCRIPTURE
Dance Night – K – 6-7 pm Yr 5/6 7 – 8 pm |
11 December REPORTS OUT!
CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY – KC/KL /3M/3E |
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14 December AB returns
Exec. Meeting |
15 December PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY
Grade Meeting |
16 December TREAT DAY
Yr6 FAREWELL6pm |
17 December SDD
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18 December SDD |
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21 December
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24 December
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26 27 Dec |
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28 December
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30 December
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31 December |
1 January |
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45 DAYS FOR TEACHERS 45 DAYS FOR STUDENTS
YEAR 2009: 201 DAYS FOR TEACHERS 198 DAYS FOR STUDENTS
TERM 4 CANTEEN ROSTER
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21-Oct |
Anita Collins |
Fran Anlezark |
Meike Pichelmann |
Mary Coady |
Claudia Doman |
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Laura Walsh |
Franca Kalogianis |
Veronica Mabutt |
Deanne Cole |
Michelle Rosiak |
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Widury Bingwa |
Anne Bills |
Cathy Davanzo |
Dina Stramandinoli |
Daniela Ferry |
Pam Stone |
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28-Oct |
David Battye |
Arlen Battye |
Matt O’Brien |
Julie Baird |
Carolyn Turner |
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Meagan Taylor |
Veronica Mabutt |
Kirsten Waldron |
Tony Shelton |
Lorraine Straker |
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Anita Collins |
Cath Scott |
Julie Wynd |
Bronwen Jaggers |
Marni Taylor |
Kerri Todd |
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4-Nov |
Zoe Baker-Gumm |
Fran Anlezark |
Bernadette Caine |
Sharon Crone |
Meike Pichelmann |
Volunteer Req'd |
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Laura Walsh |
Katrina Lynn |
Veronica Mabutt |
Christine Larson |
Amber Stuart |
Volunteer Req'd |
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Deb Garrety |
Karen Cragg |
Kathryn Hall |
Ann Cameron |
Kerryn Maher |
Lindy Manners |
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11-Nov |
Zoe Baker-Gumm |
Katrice Velnaar |
Veronica Mabutt |
Kerri Arnold |
Jodi Cooper |
Volunteer Req’d |
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12-Nov |
Lucy Moran |
Meagan Taylor |
Veronica Wyatt |
Angela Driscoll |
Caroline Kelly |
Volunteer Req'd |
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13-Nov |
Neena Kumar |
Michelle Smith |
Marni Taylor |
Rachael Beveridge |
Pam Stone |
Carron Kennedy |
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18-Nov |
David Battye |
Matt O’Brien |
Arlen Battye |
Meike Pichelmann |
Fran Anlezark |
Volunteer Req'd |
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Laura Walsh |
Franca Kalogianis |
Veronica Mabutt |
Deanne Cole |
Chrisoula Karatzas |
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Neena Kumar |
Dina Stramandinoli |
Karen Cabezas |
Anne Bills |
Vicki Lawrence |
Daniela Ferry |
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25-Nov |
Zoe Baker-Gumm |
Kathleen Richman |
Mary Coady |
Claudia Doman |
Fiona Martin |
Volunteer Req’d |
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Meagan Taylor |
Michelle Rosiak |
Veronica Mabutt |
Leanne Cornell |
Jessica Lau |
Volunteer Req'd |
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Widury Bingwa |
Cath Scott |
Cathy Davanzo |
Bronwen Jaggers |
Kate O’Brien |
Kerri Todd |
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2-Dec |
Anita Collins |
Kerri Arnold |
Bernadette Caine |
Meike Pichelmann |
Fran Anlezark |
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Laura Walsh |
Franca Kalogianis |
Veronica Mabutt |
Amber Stuart |
Veronica Wyatt |
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Deb Garrety |
Karen Cragg |
Kathryn Hall |
Sue Knox |
Ann Cameron |
Carron Kennedy |
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Zoe Baker-Gumm |
Meike Pichelmann |
Phil Turner |
Veronica Mabutt |
Jenny Priest |
Sue McShane |
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Lucy Moran |
Meagan Taylor |
Natasha Cotter |
Michelle Rosiak |
Chrisoula Karatzas |
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Neena Kumar |
Lisette Barker |
Barbara Peters |
Nea Woods |
Rachael Beveridge |
Helen Innes |
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Our new playground for Years K-1 and lots of new softfall under all our fitness equipment is a real boost to our playground.
Enjoy, children!
The girls’ softball team after their win at Eden. Well done!
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
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JERRABOMBERRA P&C ASSOC, 2009
Voluntary financial contributions from families allow the P&C to support a range of important activities at the school. The P&C will work with the Principal to identify the priorities for the use of these funds. In previous years the contributions have been used to purchase playground seating, computing equipment, and classroom resources such as maths equipment and home readers.
For 2009, the P&C has set an annual voluntary contribution rate of $100 for one child and $150 per family with two or more children. Any additional contributions would be welcomed. Please return the following form to the school with payment. Thanks.
Family name: ______________________________________________________________
Child(ren) name(s): _________________________________________________________
Class of eldest child (to allow us to send you a receipt): _____________________________
Amount provided (please tick one box):
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Other (please specify):_____________________
Date of payment: _______ / _______ / __________
Please make cheques payable to the Jerrabomberra P&C Assoc.
Electronic payments can be made directly to the Jerrabomberra P&C Association.
BSB: 082 804 ACCOUNT NO: 53 821 4377
Please include your family name in the comments when you transfer from your bank account.
Please also complete this form and return to the school, so we can confirm the transfer and provide a receipt. Receipts will be issued in the first week of each month.
STOP PRESS: TODAY, 30TH JUNE, 2009
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The Jerra state knockout team players with Ms Taylor who have today defeated Queanbeyan Public School
to advance to the Regional Final.
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“Providing a safe, disciplined and caring learning environment in your local community.”
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Term 4, Week 4 |
10 November, 2009. |
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COMING EVENTS
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This Week & On |
Events & Returns to Remember |
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Value of Week |
PURPOSEFULNESS – do everything in your life with purpose – be useful to yourself and others. |
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INDONESIAN PUPPETS |
For Yrs 3 – 6 - Please return notes and money by 20th November. |
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VISIT BY DET DEPUTY DIRECTOR - GENERAL |
On Friday 20th November, the Deputy Director-General, Trevor Fletcher, and the Regional Director, Maria Gray-Spence, will visit the school at 8.30 a.m. More later. |
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THANKS |
To Canteen & Baker’s Delight for the pizza Treat Day today. |
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GOOD LUCK, RACHAEL! |
Good luck to Rachael Albertson-Kill who competes in the State Final in Sydney on Friday for public speaking. You are already a winner by being there! |
IMPORTANT BOOK CLUB MESSAGE!
Unbeknownst to the Book Club Team, we circulated a brochure due for circulation in September with this term's brochures. Whilst Scholastic has been able to supply most items, six were out of stock and we need to arrange refunds. If you are affected by this and paid by cheque or credit card, you will receive a note tomorrow requesting your advice on how to handle your overpayment. If you paid cash, your refund will be issued tomorrow. Apologies for any inconvenience.
IMPORTANT! FOR YEAR 5 PARENTS ONLY
Please refer to the note sent home yesterday. If you are interested in your child trying for the Selective High School class at Karabar or another NSW Selective School in 2011, forms must be in by FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER. The test is held in March, 2010 for these special classes and applications need to go in at this time every year. Call at the Office for a form.
CANTEEN MENU FOR TERM 4
Hope you got your copy last week.
There
were one or two tiny changes:
- garlic bread, smilies and
strawberry milk have been
deleted
- cost of sauce has been added
Support your Canteen! Committee positions for next year are open for new people. Also, try to help out in the Canteen - only if it is once a year for 3 hours! You can do it! Your kids love to see you here at school.
URGENTLY WANTED – TRANSPORT FOR BAND!
We desperately need more cars for the band to go to Civic tomorrow at 11.15 am. Can you help? Call us!
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CROSSING FIRETHORN PLACE TO THE CARPARK! Parents, please DO NOT call children across the road when you are in the carpark! When their eyes are on you, they are not on the traffic and there have been some near misses. Also, scooter riders and pedestrians should NOT be using the carpark for access. There are now too many cars there for it to be safe. Students must use the marked crossing and go via the Parkway crossing. This is the safest way! |
YEARS 3 – 6 ONLY – INDONESIAN SHOW
Please see the note regarding an Indonesian Puppet Show to be held at the school on Tuesday, 24th November at 12 noon and 1.45 pm. As all students study Indonesian, we would like them to attend and thank Mr Mailler for organising this event.
MUSIC DEMONSTRATIONS – WEDNESDAY, 17th NOV
Each year, Musicorp hold demonstrations for students, introducing them to the instruments that are tutored within our school. Kinder & Yr 1 will attend one session at 9.30, Yrs 2 & 3 will attend at 10 am and Yrs 4 & 5 at 10.30 am.
If interested forms can then be collected at the Office and returned to Musicorp. There are a number of rental / purchase options for parents. Music provides another outlet for children’s creativity and is a good brain exercise. Why not consider it. More able students are invited to join the band free of charge if learning an instrument.
LOST A VIOLIN OR VIOLA?
We have on in the Office looking for its owner – in a brown case. Found after school outside a room. Call at the Office to collect, please.
REMEMBRANCE DAY–11/11 at 11am – Lest We Forget
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LIBRARY NEWS. Our annual Book Fair will be held NEXT WEEK in the library. The times are; Tuesday 17th Nov. 8-9am 3-5pm Wednesday 18th 8-9am 3-6pm Thursday 19th 8-9am 3-5pm You are welcome to purchase books at these times, great for Christmas shopping! Students are also able to make purchases during 2nd lunch. A brochure of some of the many books on sale will be sent home with students this week. During library lessons we will be running a guessing competition and a raffle (free) this week. Scholastic has kindly provided vouchers for the winners. The theme this year is Book Safari! Helpers. Thank you to those lovely parents who have offered to help. I will contact you this week to confirm. If you would like to help, it’s not too late. Please complete the form below or call Antje Wilson (Wed. to Fri.) at school.
Yes, I can help with the Book Fair. Name:__________________________ Contact phone no._________________ Eldest child:____________Class:_____ Preferred time/s:__________________
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QUEANBEYAN JUNIOR BASKETBALL
Queanbeyan Junior basketball are looking for energetic Grade 6 and above students to come join in and meet new friends at Qbn Jnr Basketball Social High School Competition (Mon nights 5.30 to 6.30pm) – Teams are mixed groups, varied ages and experiences. Uniform not required (only dark shorts), shirt provided on the night. Annual Rego $50 per player and $3 game fee.
For further details contact: Tania Chalker, basketball@chalker.net.au or 0466 531 936.
YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAY – Queanbeyan H. S.
On Tuesday 3rd November , 73 Year 6 students from all the Queanbeyan Primary Schools visited Queanbeyan High School for a ‘Taste of High School’ Day. Each student selected two subjects to take part in during the day. They could choose:
Agriculture - driving the tractor, feeding the lambs and chickens and washing the cattle.
Art – creating name plates and pots using clay.
Cooking – cooking yummy chocolate chip biscuits.
PE/Sport – playing octopus, indoor soccer, softball and Danish dodgeball.
Drama – making a mask and then creating a dramatic piece.
At the end of their two sessions, students enjoyed a barbecue lunch cooked by the Year 10 students. After lunch, they had a final session talking about building quality relationships with staff and students and choosing the correct behaviours to ensure success.
All the students had a great time and I’m sure are looking forward to their next transition day.
NEXT TRANSITION DAY will be held on Thursday 26th November and we will be travelling by bus to the Cotter Reserve for a barbecue and games day. There is NO COST for this activity.
REGIONAL ART CAMP –
Mrs Bailey, Mr Mailler and Ms Wilson are away at Regional Art Camp for three days this week. This is an enormous amount of work and effort to service many talented artists from schools across the whole South Coast area. We congratulate them and know that the students under their care will be receiving excellent tuition and educational experiences.
POLICE AND RANGER BLITZ –
Please be aware of a blitz on traffic at the present time. Obey all rules and signs and there should be no problems. Just a friendly warning…….
LOST ON DEANES BUS – adult glasses. Please return to school or to bus driver to return to the depot.
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT GIRL GUIDES? Guides Australia is now recruiting. Next year we celebrate 100 years. It’s a great time to join us! Girls of 5 to 18 years have fun and learn skills that develop their self-confidence and community responsibility.
Guides meet weekly during the school term. Activities can include:
At meetings - girls work in small groups, play games, progress through challenges, earn badges, and run their own activities. Camps offer girls the chance to: enjoy being outdoors, try boating, abseiling, skiing and attend campfires.
Guides usually meet in a local hall, once a week during the school term for one to two hours. Guides gain - personal and communication skills, teamwork skills, decision making and leadership skills, a respect for their environment and a sense of community.
To find out more about guiding contact or visit the website www.guidesnsw.org.au or contact Chris Butler on 62976450 (home) or 6213 7324 (work).
COMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
FOR YOUR DIARY
Ø JRA Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 18 Nov. 7.30 pm – Fire Brigade quest speakers – “Fire Safety Through Summer”
Ø JRA Wine Tasting – Friday 27 November – 7 – 9 pm at Community Centre. All welcome.
Ø CAROLS by CANDLELIGHT – Saturday 5 December 4.30 – 9 pm. Food, carols, fireworks.
Ø Queanbeyan Family Fun Day – Children in the Park
Saturday 5 December, 10am-5pm
MS CHARITY CONCERT – RMC BAND
At “The Q” Performing Arts Centre Sunday 15th Nov at 7.30 pm. Ph. 6298 0290 for seats - $35 to charity.
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PARENTS & CITIZENS' NEWSLETTER |
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We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment |
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Term 4 Week 4 President: Katrina Chisholm katiain@tpg.com.au |

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FAMILY PHOTOS
Last chance for family photos -this weekend Saturday outside and Sunday inside. Please collect a form from the office - don't forget - great Christmas gift!
TELSTRA SPONSORSHIP REBATE PROGRAM
A reminder that every mobile post-paid plan purchased at the Telstra Licensed Shop Queanbeyan Shop, $20 is raised for the P&C. It's easy! Just nominate Jerrabomberra Public School at the time of your purchase.
UNIFORM CLOTHING POOL
**PLEASE NOTE** The clothing pools opening hours for this Friday 13th November ONLY will be 9.30am – 10.30am due to orientation day. If you have any uniform in the smaller sizes that you would like to sell, now is the time to do so through the clothing pool. Supplies on the smaller sizes are currently quite low, and there are some very keen parents wanting uniform for their children that are starting school in 2010.
If you have any queries please call Rachelle Forbes on 0439 66 7772 |
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CANTEEN NEWS
PLEASE HELP - URGENT: No 2010 Canteen Committee = no 2010 canteen!
There are only 5 weeks left of school! We need to fill the 2010 canteen committee positions as soon as possible, so there can be a proper handover before many of the 2009 committee leave the school.
If you can spare a few hours a week to do a stocktake and ring our orders through to suppliers, we need a volunteer to take on the Purchasing Officer role. If this position is not filled, there will be nothing to sell!
Alternatively, the canteen is losing our wonderful Secretary (and regular Team Leader), Neena Kumar next year when her daughter goes to high school. If you would like to be involved in the running of the canteen and you could assist with the canteen meeting papers, this role would suit you.
We also urgently need a new Convenor, who will help prepare the canteen for the week’s trade, and liaise with the other committee members and school to ensure everything is going smoothly. Please call Michelle Palombi on 6299 8260, or email palombi6@virginbroadband.com.au to discuss what is involved for any of these positions.
We are also looking for volunteers to take on the Team Leader roles next year, as many of our current Team Leaders will no longer be available. It entails opening the canteen and setting up for the day, counting and banking the money, and making sure the volunteers feel at ease and know what to do. If you can help in this role, please contact Lucy to discuss.
The attached Volunteer forms were handed out at the Kinder Orientation days. Canteen members spoke to the nervous parents about our canteen and the benefits of volunteering. They include your children seeing you there, helping your school community and making new friends. Please consider coming in next year to join in the fun. Forms should be returned as soon as possible, so Lucy can add you to the roster.
Treat Day
Hopefully everyone enjoyed their pizza slice treat day. Thank you to Bakers Delight for their assistance. Watch this space for details on another exciting treat day coming soon……
Late Lunch Orders
Just another reminder that all lunches should be at the canteen before 9:00am. There are only 2 hours to prepare, cook and pack lunch orders for our large school. So, if an order for a cooked product is handed in after 9:00, there may not be enough time to cook it and a sandwich might have to suffice.
School24
One way to eliminate the forgotten lunch order problem is to set up an account for the Jerra online canteen ordering system, School24. For registration details email Widury at Widury.Bingwa@three.com.au. Widury keeps the menu up to date and makes sure your money is in your account. It is quick and easy and you will wonder how you ever lived without it. You can even order Treat Day meals via this service. Our seasoned users love it.
CANTEEN ROSTER
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Team Leader |
Volunteer |
Volunteer |
Volunteer |
Volunteer |
Volunteer |
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Week 4 |
11-Nov |
Zoe Baker-Gumm |
Katrice Velnaar |
Volunteer Req’d |
Kerri Arnold |
Jodi Cooper |
Volunteer Req’d |
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12-Nov |
Lucy Moran |
Meagan Taylor |
Veronica Wyatt |
Angela Driscoll |
Caroline Kelly |
Volunteer Req'd |
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13-Nov |
Neena Kumar |
Michelle Smith |
Marni Taylor |
Rachael Beveridge |
Katrina Lynn |
Vicki Lawrence |
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Week 5 |
18-Nov |
David Battye |
Matt O’Brien |
Arlen Battye |
Meike Pichelmann |
Volunteer Req’d |
Volunteer Req'd |
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19-Nov |
Laura Walsh |
Franca Kalogianis |
Veronica Mabutt |
Deanne Cole |
Chrisoula Karatzas |
Volunteer Req’d |
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20-Nov |
Neena Kumar |
Dina Stramandinoli |
Karen Cabezas |
Anne Bills |
Volunteer Req’d |
Daniela Ferry |
If you can help us out please contact Lucy on the details below…
If you can't make it to the canteen please contact Lucy on 6255 8055 or 0419 992 236 or email lucy.moran@echelonconsultancy.com.au with plenty of notice so we can get someone to replace you. Thank you
CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT
5th December 2009
The P&C, along with the 1st Jerrabomberra Scout group, will be holding the BBQ and drink stand at this year’s event.
Please fill in the slip and return if you are able to help out - just 1 hour is great.

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Carols by Candlelight
Yes I can help at the following times - (please circle)
Set up (3 pm – 4 pm) 4 pm – 5 pm 5 pm – 6 pm 6 pm – 7 pm 7 pm – 8 pm 8 pm – 9 pm
Name: ........................................................................................
Child's name and class: ..................................................................................
Contact phone number: ....................................................................................
HAVEAGOODWEEK!!!
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WALK-A-THON MONEY NEEDS TO BE IN!We have had all the fun and now it is time for the Walk-a-thon money to be brought in. The P&C would like to finalise the amount raised and also allocate the prizes to children and classes. MUST be in this week to be included! |
SIDS CALENDAR ART COMPETITION
Congratulations to the students below for their art efforts which have gained them a place in the soon-to-be-released SIDS 2010 Calendar. Well done to Connor Youngs, Kayla Murray, Andrew Driscoll, Michaela Wholohan, Teagan Parker, Bailey McKnight, Jillian Shea, Cherie Teng, Kathryn Rynne, Chloe Knox, Sophie Buchanan, Caitlin Bush, Grace Woodbridge and Alice Stapleton.
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Oliver and Thomas proudly show their hovercraft at the Engineering Games.
ENGINEERING GAMES – Jerra’s Success
Congratulations to a group of our Year 6 students who competed at Questacon on Friday night under Ms Armstrong’s guidance in the Engineering Games at Questacon. This science challenge entails the creativity and ingenuity of students to come up with entries that meet the criteria. Three teams entered the ‘Enlightened Timer’ section, being able to keep a light on for 30 secs). The judges made special mention of how impressive it was to see all Jerrabomberra teams do so well. Our team of Jenna Leeson, Michaela Wholohan, Dian Brennan and Shiva Kumar won the Upper Primary Section with a time of 30.2secs; Jason Dillon, Connor Sheedy and Connor McAlpine were a very close 3rd with 30.6secs and Jordyn Scealy, Tegan Harrison and Emily Chisholm’s team were closely behind with just over 30 secs. In the Hovercraft section, Thomas Quinn and Oliver Green entered some great creations while Annie Gao and Kathryn Rynne entered the Straw Tower section and had some fun with their entry. All students are to be commended on their perseverance with working on their entries over the last few weeks at school with Ms Armstrong.
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Grace and Alyssa of Year 4 show their crazy hair
during the last day of term fund raiser.
Our choir looked terrific and sang like angels at the District Choir Festival. Well done Ms Wilson, Mrs Clifton, Mrs Harradence and children.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Both Kurran and Dhiaan Sidhu have had success at ACT Little A’s State Championships last weekend. Kurran received a gold medal in U11s shot putt for a throw of 10.93 m and Dhiaan a silver medal in U7 discus for a 13.75 m throw. Well done!
As our boys' school captain, Kurran is setting a fine example of effort and achieving personal bests. |
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STAR OF THE MONTH Congratulations to the Star of the Month for March, Stevie Alexsoski of 4C. Stevie was recognised for his diligence as a student and for his school citizenship in all areas. |
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The Rugby League teams represented the school very well last week and were complimented by many about their behaviour and sportsmanship. Well done, boys! |
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MEET THE SCHOOL CAPTAINS.School Captains for 2009 are: Kurran Sidhu and Isobel Wynd ably supported by Vice Captains, Connor McAlpine and Gracie Cooper. They are already settling well to the role. |
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BRINDABELLA BLUE RULES! Brindabella House certainly had plenty of blue regalia to support their cheering at the swimming carnival last week. Or was that furry blue hat really needed to keep them warm. All houses displayed plenty of house spirit and entered into the fun of the day. Well done! |
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JASON IS ALL SMILES!The cheque has arrived and Jason Dillon of 5J is all smiles with his success in winning $5000 for the school. Congratulations, Jason! We are all smiles, too! |
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Some of our students at the AIS for a special sports day.
Michael, Issac, Amelia, Julia, Marko and Adam all had a fantastic day.
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ART ON DISPLAY AT THE Q THEATRE We have 48 portraits on display amongst other artists work in the “Faces of Queanbeyan” exhibition at the Q. Please take the time to have a look. |
SO, WHO DID KISS THE PIG?
Mr Gil, Mrs Ellis, Mr Christopher and Ms Cowling did an amazing job. They raised about $1200 all on their own in an effort to avoid kissing the pig. However, Ms Cowling really did need to try just a little bit harder as she was just $6 behind Mr Christopher! And she did kiss the pig ……. but so did Mr Christopher! Thanks teachers for being such good sports and to Mr Ellis who was the big pink pig wandering around the fete.

Ms Cowling looks after her newest friend as the other teachers look on very happily!
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The Fete was opened by Mayor Tim Overall, Cath Croxford, David Furner & Katrina Chisholm. Congratulations to Katrina and Cath on their amazing commitment and the success of the Fete!
Isobel, Rhiannon, Laura and Tiffany amongst all the donated boxes last week at the sorting centre.
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Oliver Green, pictured here with his teacher Mary-anne Giltrap, won a state-wide Connected Learning Competition for his digital portrait.