JERRA JOURNAL
“Providing a safe, disciplined and caring learning environment in your local community.”
Coachwood Ave, Jerrabomberra NSW 2619 Ph: 62998860 Fax: 62998863 www.jerra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2, Week 10	30 June 2009.

COMING EVENTS

This Week & On	Events & Returns to Remember
*Value of Week*	*CONSIDERATION* – consider others before self in all you do. It is what you do for others that will be remembered most.
DISCOS THIS WEEK	See the P&C section of this newsletter for details. Put on those dancing shoes and come along.
WALKATHON - A FAMILY EVENT!	Coming next term – 11^th September Sponsor sheets are coming home for the holidays. Support this – the biggest P&C fundraiser for the year!
REPORTS HOME SOON	All going to plan, the reports will go home next Monday, 6^th July.
P&C Meeting	Next meeting is Tuesday, 7^th July 7 pm in the Library – All welcome!

Big Breakfast – IGA KARABAR SPONSORS

Enjoy another free healthy breakfast on Tuesday July 7 8-9am. Students will be provided with cereal, milk, juice, toast and fruit. The breakfast will be served in front of the canteen.

DISTRICT CONCERT MATINEE JULY 30 AT 12PM

On Thursday July 30 “The Red Carpet” concert at the Canberra Theatre is holding a matinee performance at 12pm. Many of our students are performing.

If you would like to attend and take your children with you they will not be marked absent for that period of time. The tickets are $12 an adult and $8 a student. They can be purchased at the theatre or through Canberra Theatre Ticketing. It would be good to see some of our families supporting this event.

SRC CRAZY HAIR DAY for a HUT

The SRC will be holding a crazy hair day on Friday July 10 (last day of school) to help Mrs Bailey raise money for her next visit to Cambodia where she will be assisting to build huts for needy families. Mrs Bailey will be spending the school holidays working on this project and we would like to show her our support for her hard work. Students are asked to wear crazy hair and make a donation on this day.

SRC members are also organising lunch time handball competitions at present and they should be congratulated on their excellent organisation skills and commitment to their role!!

Well done Jacob Cantrill, Thomas Cameron, Callum Garrety and Matt Walls.

CAMP QUALITY PUPPET SHOW

Yesterday, all students saw a free puppet show by Camp Quality presenters. The show provided students with an insight into children with cancer, how they feel, why they look a little different and helped them to gain an understanding of the correct way to respond. Our students were very attentive and showed great empathy and care.

SOFTBALL WIN

Congratulations to the girls’ softball team who have now reached the regional final of the state knockout. They won 36 – 3 against Eden last week at Eden. It was a long way to go but the win was a good one!

Thanks to parents who assisted on this occasion and to Ms Wilson for her continued support with training.

PREMIERS’S READING CHALLENGE

All students are encouraged to enter this state-wide challenge to boost their reading. Details were advertised in earlier newsletters and information is available from Mrs Harradence in Room 1 – students can seek her out.

We congratulate the following students who have completed the challenge already.

(From KC)

Kaitlyn Bacon, Holly Croxford, Kirah Doyle, Cooper Dube, Lauren Fegan, Aryan Ghai, Aiden Gumm,

Bella Herndl, Leo Jefferson, Sam McGann, Caelum McLeary, Janae McLister, Jared Mott, Jesse Munslow, Thomas Nikolovski, Thomas Pepper, Etienne Richert, Sienna Sergi, Isaac Travers, Madeline Vagg, Sean White.

From other classes:

Damian English (KL), Emily Luton (2C), Harry English (3M), Emily Chisholm (6K)

Just a reminder also to give any completed challenges to Mrs Harradence as they are completed. Keep reading!

OPERA HOUSE RECORDERS – WHAT AN EFFORT!

Last Friday, a group of 40 recorder players and some parents set off for a full day in Sydney. The students attended rehearsal at the Opera House before a brief break and a return for the full evening presentation. Imagine 400+ recorders all playing in unison with another 200 students on strings. It was a real treat that brought some parents to tears. Congratulations and well done to our great ambassadors and to Mrs Clifton for her determined preparation. A tired but very happy group returned to Jerra at 1 am and had the weekend to recover. Thanks to parents for their support of this event.

BEFORE SCHOOL READING

Week 10 will be the last Before School Reading Session for Term 2. Before School Reading will commence again in Week 1, Term 3.

Before School Reading will be hosting a special Hot Chocolate Morning this Thursday 2^nd July 2009. It is to say a big thank you for all the students who have been attending Before School Reading in Term 2. This will be a very exciting morning, as we will also be drawing the ticket book prizes.

We would also like to invite any new students wishing to attend to come and sign up on this day. You will get to see how Before School Reading works and get a complimentary Hot Chocolate.

We look forward to seeing some new and old faces in Term 3.

Megan Hasler, GLAD program

IRISH DANCE CLASSES

Irish Dance Classes will recommence on Tuesday the 28^th July from 3.00 till 4.00pm in the music room. Irish dancing develops gross motor skills, flexibility, co-ordination and cardiovascular and general fitness. Apart from all that, Irish Dance is fantastic fun and confidence enhancing. Children are given many performance opportunities such fetes, eisteddfods and concerts.

If you would like your child to experience the joy and beauty of Irish Dance please email Monica at hsim3642@bigpond.net.au to reserve a place for your child.

Holiday fun for the kids

Tues 14^th & 21^st July

Mosaics

Wed 15^th and 22^nd July

Jewellery

Thurs 16^th and 23^rd July

Fimo Clay

Morning/Afternoon tea included

9am – 11am or 1pm-3pm

$25 per child

$20 if 2 or more booked

59 Cooma Street Queanbeyan

Ph: 02 62981331

www.beadiac.com.au

LOST:

Has anyone seen a Red Olympus Camera? It was lost at Jerrabomberra on Thursday 18^th June 2009. If anyone has any information about its whereabouts, could you please call Megan on 0408 214 809. Thank you.

WANTED! A HOME FOR LOTS OF LOST PROPERTY!

We have a whole assortment of jumpers and coats (beautiful new ones!) with no names on them. PLEASE, collect all lost property before the holidays.

Also, there is a whole bin full of lunch boxes, drink bottles and odd bits and pieces. If not claimed soon, these will go to the bin during the holidays.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the book winners of the recent “Riley and the Sleeping Dragon” colouring competition. This was organised by the author, Tania McCartney, who is one of our parents and we sincerely thank her for her time and efforts.

Winners of books were:

Vivian Chiem(KK), Olivia Straker(3H), Andrew Noak(2W)

Special mentions to:

Adriana(3M), Anna-Maria(4W), Yianni(1V), Harry(3M), Thomas(KC), Hailie(4C) and Nikita(3M)

ACT JUNIOR CHESS LEAGUE WINTER HOLIDAY CHESS CAMP JULY 6^th – 8^th 2009
Venue: ACT Junior Chess Centre, Campbell High School, Treloar Crescent, Campbell,

Holiday Chess Camp
When? Monday 6th July to Wednesday 8th July 2009 - 9:30am-4:00pm
What? Chess lessons on Monday and Tuesday followed by a small competition on Wednesday. How Much? $100 per person
Lunch: Pizza and soft drink will be available for $7-00 per child and a limited canteen will operate on the day.

	PARENTS & CITIZENS' NEWSLETTER
	*We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment*
	Term 2 Week 10 President: Katrina Chisholm katiain@tpg.com.au

Get your dancing shoes on and let’s celebrate the end of term!!!!

DISCO'S - THIS WEEK

Wednesday 1^st July Kinders - 6.00pm – 7.15pm

Years 3 & 4 - 7.30pm – 8.45pm

Thursday 2^nd July Years 1 & 2 - 6.00pm – 7.15pm

Years 5 & 6 - 7.30pm – 8.45pm

$5 and you will get - professional DJ, Glow sticks, drink, treat and a great time!.

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help at the discos, following is the roster.

Wednesday 1^st July 2009

Kindy Disco 6pm – 7pm Years 3 & 4 7.30 – 8.45pm

Dina Stramandinoli Dina Stramandinoli

Angela Buchecker Anthony Fowlie

Andrew McCanon Steve Drummond

Cathy Davanzo Cathy Davanzo

Katie Martin Shelley Hawker

Nick Morris Katie Staines

Rachel Hargreaves Elaine Howell

Anthony Fowlie Meagan Taylor

Meagan Taylor Maureen Quodling

Zoe Baker-Gumm Melita Simmonds

Jenni Watson Jenny Spooner

Kim Spinks Nicole Sandlant

Alison Swanson

Wendy Martin

Thursday 2^nd July 2009

Years 1 & 2 6pm – 7.15pm Years 5 & 6 7.30pm – 8.45pm

Lisa Kershaw Melinda Drummond

Gillian Doyle Rik Walter

Rachel Beveridge Deborah Walter

Tania McCartney Annie Forestier

Kara Burton Annette Arton

Mark Driscoll Mark Driscoll

Angela Driscoll Angela Driscoll

Nicole Sandlant Alison Swanson

Adam Taunton

Fiona Martin

WALK-A-THON - MARK THE DATE 11TH SEPTEMBER 2009

Next term the P&C will be holding a walk a thon to coincide with Fruit and Vegie Week. We have lots of prizes including a boy’s 20inch Mongoose Bike and a girl’s 20inch Mongoose Bike. Sponsorship forms and more information will go out later this week.

A HUGE thank you to our Major sponsors - Fyshwick Markets, Hammer “n” cycle (Queanbeyan) and Kelly Sports.

HAVE YOU HELPED THE P&C IN THE LAST 2 TERMS – THANK YOU! AFTERNOON TEA - NEXT TUESDAY

The P&C would like to thank everyone who has helped the P&C in the past 2 terms. For example if you help in the canteen or clothing pool, packed cookie dough, helped the P&C at the Rotary Fair or supervising at the disco’s. As a small token of our appreciation the P&C will be having a "thank you afternoon tea" in the staff room from 2pm – 3pm on Tuesday 7th July 2009. I hope you can make it! And thank you once again.

P&C meeting on Tuesday 7th July at 7.30pm in the library - all welcome!

CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen teamleaders and volunteers it has come to my attention that the Enjo mop head has been misplaced. If anyone has taken the mop head home to wash, could it please find it way back to the canteen. This particular mop head makes cleaning alot easier and faster. It would also cost alot to replace. Thank you.
Garlic bread has been taken off the menu because it does not fit into the healthy canteen guidelines. We still have other hot food options such as Smilies, and Nachos. We also offer baked goods like mini muffins.
A reminder regarding Allergies, if your child has an allergy could it be clearly marked on the bag. Thank you

Roster Co-ordinator Required
We would like to find a replacement for this position as Anita is moving at the end of the year. It is not a lot of hours each week and may suit someone who has young children or can not volunteer on Wed, Thur, or Fri. There is no need to come into the canteen and it can all be done from home. It would be well suited to someone with good communication and organisation skills.

Job Description:
*Write a roster for each term and from time to time phone volunteers to find a replacement for somebody who cannot make it.
* Give out information about the canteen to any new volunteers who may be interested.
* Come to canteen meetings twice a term when available or give any appropriate info to convenor prior to meeting.
* Liaise with volunteers and Team Leaders via email or phone to give new info or updates from the committee.

* Forward the weekly roster to the Jerra Journal Co-ordinator.

Please contact Anita for more information ph 0262998828 / 0413555835 or anita@rocks.cc

CANTEEN ROSTER

	Date	Team Leader	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer
Week 10	1-Jul	Anita Collins	Meike Pichelmann	Fran Anlezark	Paula Edwards	Volunteer Req’d	Volunteer Req'd
	2-Jul	Team L. Req’d	Chrisoula Karatzas	Veronica Mabutt	Amber Stuart	Michelle Rosiak	Katrina Lynn
	3-Jul	Deb Garrety	Karen Cragg	Kathryn Hall	Belinda Manners	Kate O’Brien	Volunteer Req’d
Week 11	8-Jul	Neena Kumar	Sharon Crone	Mary Coady	Veronica Mabutt	Volunteer Req’d	Volunteer Req'd
	9-Jul	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Meagan Taylor	Christine Larson	Volunteer Req’d	Volunteer Req'd
	10-Jul	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Cath Scott	Claudia Doman	Marni Taylor	Rachael Beveridge	Volunteer Req'd

If you can't make it to the canteen please contact Anita on 6299 8828 or 0413 555 835 or email anita@rocks.cc with plenty of notice so we can get someone to replace you. Thank you

HAVEAGOODWEEK!

AWARDS FROM THE LAST ASSEMBLY

We would like to congratulate the following students on their awards at the last assembly. Through their efforts and endeavour they have enriched our school. Thank you.

WRITER OF THE WEEK: Lara Wynd, 3M – for her excellent writing

Harrison Straker, 3M – for his great who-am-I piece

Sophie Robertson, 3M – for her great descriptive writing

Jasmine Jones, 1V – for her use of describing words in her writing

Ryan Straub, 1V – for his writing about the mean dog

Hannah Peryman, 5C – for her Rainforest acrostic

KC: Sienna Sergi, Janae McLister, Caelum McLeary, Etienne Richert, Isaac Travers,

Jesse Munslow, Thomas Pepper

KS: Joseph Kopec, Liam Chynoweth, Curtis Fowlie, Olivia Guy, Erin Chynoweth, Laina Walsh,

Paige Manners

KW: Luka Brumec, Nicholas Davanzo, Jade Sokic, Connelly Weekes, Rachel Wholohan,

Charlise Cleary

1V: Jemma Howell, Luke McDonald, Cameron Weekes, Rebecca Small, Daniel Skazlic,

Nakita Taylor

1E: Christopher Page, Tiarni Dolbel, Ellen Scott, Joshua Hall, Sam Figgis, Liam Sandison

2/1G: Izaak Caulfield, Leo Palombi, Teagan Purdon, Connor Dashwood

2M: Hayley White, Caylee McCosker, Jack Manners, Kiele Manderson, Josh Guthrie, Aleia Smith

2J: Harrison Palic, Lachlan Squire, Lyza Cross, William Edwards, Hannah Clarke, Zoe Quinn

3D: Kimia Akbari, Michael Lubinski, Dylan Cabezas, Alex Salmond, Victoria Doman

3H: Emily Treble, Sian Braun, Emma Benson, Lachlan Manderson, Klaas Pichelmann, Liam Boyes

3M: Sarah Nolan, Evelyn Karatzas, Connor Shorten, Zoe Lee-Archer, Mitchell Maher, Claude Forner

4H: James Hardie, Hunter Lukezic, Drew Jones, Myfanwy Kerr, Olivia Small, Zoe Nickson

4R: Christian Davanzo, Phoebe Eppelstun, Olivia Ballard, Ryan Blake, Emily Clarke, Emily Hawker

5C: Sam Forestier, Lily Taylor, Christopher Jones, Ashleigh Harris

6B: Emily Priest, Mitchell Launder, Taylor Schuler, Isabella Marinelli, Tayah Puglisi, Kate Guthrie

6H: Sam Taylor, Nicole Ramalho, Kathryn Rynne, Tylah Stephenson, Annie Gao, Eden Garrety

KK: Kelli Hart, Stuart Kennedy, Andrew Lynn, Marissa Stefopoulos, Ben Harvey,

Felicity Triantafillopoulos

KP: Holly Webbe, Matthew Page, Cody Leake, Natalia Cook, Adib Akbari, Maddie Adamson

KL: Alanah Stunden, Bailey Hargreaves, Damian English, Dayne Laidley, Sarah Larsen,

Nathaniel Hollink, Dale Wallis

1W: James Anderson, Lachlan White, Joshua Mangeruca, Ashley Arnold, Abi Taunton, Evie Ramirez

1S: Jackson Miller, Sarah Demajo, Matthew Beveridge, Trent Bradley, Tiana Petreski, Dean Shea

2C: Monty Pako, Nic Felizzi, Marissa Cadona, Emily Luton, Brianna Stunden, Caleb Cawse

2T: Matthew Jaggers, Jacinta Mendoza-Haines, Breeanna Sokic, Lauren Marsh, Lana Jones,

Luke White

2W: Mackenzie Woodbury, Brooke Hitchman, James Driscoll, Stephanie Caine, Sophie Liang,

Sarra Magann

3C: Hirut Lamond, Madelyn Campbell, Brooke Semmler, Georgia Kennedy, Marko Brumec,

Thomas Porter, Nathan Alexsoski

3E: Lori Fowlie, Madison Hart, Lachlan Chisholm, Zac Philpott, Sam Woods, Kayla Cragg

4C: Lachlan O’Regan, Jacob Schuler, William Short, Hailie Featherstone, Nikita Hayes,

Dannielle Quodling

4W: Harry Cross, Leigh Ricks, Aiden McShane, Amy Jesshope, Anna-Maria Antonijevic,

Lauren Caine

5G: Jake Mackenzie, Carey Woodbury, Jaimee-Lee Cabezas, Sophie Page, Tannah Moran

5H: Teagan Parker, Michael Dwyer, Jemima Allen, Connor Quilty, Liam Dean, Sophie Vagg

6/5R: Marissa Zoccoli, Caitlin Werner, Alex Willey, Thomas Quinn, Jenna Leeson, Jordan Ing

6K: Lauren Naef, Brianna Ferguson, Ben D’Ambrosio, Emily Chisholm, Isaac Burge

CAPTAINS’ AWARDS: Conor Scott, Jade Sokic, Damian English

HOUSE CAPTAINS’ AWARDS: James Elwin, Thomas Luton, Aaron Ranieri, Luke McDonald,

Thomas Christou, Casey Bellicanta, Sebastian Howie,

Nathan Organ, Ashleigh Bujaroski, Callum Garrety

MR MAILLER, INDONESIAN: Georgia Howie 4H – achievement and enthusiasm in Indonesian

Connor Beveridge 3H – excellence in Indonesian

Hannah Peryman 5C – excellence in Indonesian

Cherie Teng 6K – overall achievement in Indonesian

Melinda Weir 6/5R – excellent results in Indonesian

Christian Palombi 4W – overall achievement in Indonesian

MRS BAILEY: Class KS – for your wonderful caring approach with your classmates

Class 6K – for your settled approach to class activities

MRS TOWNSEND: Class 1E – excellent participation in fitness sessions

Class 3E – for settling in well with their new teacher

MRS HUNTER: Class 4H – for their great puppet theatre work – very entertaining

All the Multicultural Perspectives public speakers for their excellent efforts

Assembly 1: Alex Perrett, Caitlyn Baker, Lara Wynd, Matthew Wilson,

Rhea Laverock, Erin Slaven, Kurran Sidhu

Assembly 2: Rachael Albertson-Kill, Matt Dowcra

Class KL - for their clever work on the whiteboard with sentences

MRS WILSON, LIBRARY: Savannah Elwin 4R – excellent bookwork

Kathryn Rynne 6H – being first to finish her Prime Minister’s research

Jaimee-Lee Cabezas 5G – excellent borrowing

Carla Ramalho 3E – excellent borrowing

MRS TAYLOR, LIBRARY: Ebony Nagas, 2/1G – for always smiling and doing her best.

Joseph Stramandinoli, KP – for being a happy and hard working class

member during class lessons.

The girls’ softball team after their win at Eden. Well done!

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

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.

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Family name: ______________________________________________________________

Child(ren) name(s): _________________________________________________________

Class of eldest child (to allow us to send you a receipt): _____________________________

Amount provided (please tick one box):

$100

$150

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

The Jerra state knockout team players with Ms Taylor who have today defeated Queanbeyan Public School

to advance to the Regional Final.

TERM 2, 2009 – JERRABOMBERRA PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR

Term 2

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

SUN

Week 1

27 April

Holiday

28 April

SDD

29 April

ANZAC DAY 12noon

2 pm Show Yrs 3-6

30 April

1 May

CROSS COUNTRY

10 am

May

Week 2

4 May

CHORAL FESTIVAL

5 May

Bus Safety K-Yr 1

P&C 7.30pm

6 May

SCHOOL PHOTOS

7 May

Regional Conference CH è

Student Leadership Confer AIS 4 x captains

Canteen Meeting 1.45 pm

8 May

2 days

May

11 May

12 May

National Testing

Years 3/5/7/9

Spelling, Grammar, Punct., Writing

Cookie Dough out!

13 May

National Testing

Years 3/5/7/9

Reading

14 May

National Testing

Years 3/5/7/9

Numeracy

15 May

TEST CatchUp Day

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

ASSEMBLY – KW, 2M, 4H, KP, 2W,5H

May

18 May

Softball v Bung.

10 am

19 May

Musica Viva 9.50 / 12.10 / 1.45

20 May

District Cross Country (Captains Flat)

Trivia Night Meeting

21 May

Public Speaking Stage Finals in Hall

Yrs 5/6 12 noon

Yrs 3/4 1.45 pm

22 May

7-a-side R League Finals 3 teams

Cookie Dough IN!

May

25 May

Education Week

26 May Sorry Day

Education Week

Canteen Treat Day

27 May

Education Week

Uni Computer Test

28 May

Education Week

School Rostrum Final 1.45 pm Hall

29 May

Warilla - ISER Awards

Education Week

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

May

1 June

2 June Opera House Recorder Rehearsal Day

RECONCILIATION WALK

P&C 7.30pm

3 June

InteractiveWB installation

NETBALL at Goulburn

4 June

TPL – Drug Ed – Karen H.

Soccer Day at Goulburn

5 June

Snr Soccer at Goulburn

ASSEMBLY – KS, 2J, 4R, KK, 2T, 4C

June

8 June

QUEEN’S

BIRTHDAY

9 June

STEWART HOUSEè

10 June

Uni SCIENCE Test

AFL Trials inQbn

11 June ReviewMeetings

Yr 5/6 Excursion to Parliament House

Boardmaker Course 3.30-5.30

Softball Trials 3.45

12 June

Enviro Expo QCC

2 classes – Yr 3?

Regional Cross Country

June

15 June

Yr 5/6 Excursion PH

Rostrum Q Final at Marist 7 pm

16 June

Canteen Treat Day

17 June

18 June

Review Meetings

19 June

REPORTS IN!

21 June

22 June

REPORTS IN!

23 June

Uni SPELLING /WRITING Test

Yr 1 Excursion to Nat. Mm

24 June

SCRIPTURE è

25 June

SCRIPTURE

Review Meetings

Canteen Meeting 1.45 pm

26 June

Recorders to Opera House è

ASSEMBLY – KC, 3M, KL, 3E

28 June

29 June

Camp Quality Puppet Show

12 & 12.45pm

30 June

Graduate Interviews CH

1 July

SCRIPTURE è

Disco – Yrs 3 & 4

2 July

SCRIPTURE

Discos–Yr 1&2 / 5&6

3 July

Multicultural Final @ Jerra

July

6 July

REPORTS OUT!

7 July

Breakfast Club Morning TBC

Afternoon Tea for Canteen

P&C 7.30pm

8 July

SCRIPTURE è

9 July

SCRIPTURE

10 July

July

Hols

13 July

14 July

15 July

16 July

17 July

18-19 July

Hols

20 July

21 July

22 July

23 July

24 July

25-26

LAST WEEK'S NEWSLETTER...........for your information

JERRA JOURNAL
“Providing a safe, disciplined and caring learning environment in your local community.”
Coachwood Ave, Jerrabomberra NSW 2619 Ph: 62998860 Fax: 62998863 www.jerra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2, Week 9	23 June 2009.

COMING EVENTS

This Week & On	Events & Returns to Remember
*Value of Week*	*COMMITMENT*- commit, do, achieve! Do what you say you will and aim high with your personal goals,
ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK	Friday, 26^th June – all welcome! Items by KC, 3M, KL & 3E
OPERA HOUSE	Good luck to the Recorder Group and Mrs Clifton who are off to the Opera House on Friday,
Uni Spelling & Writing Test	Was held today for those children entered.
Camp Quality Puppet Show	FREE! Next Monday, 29^th June for all students – a free show about kids with cancer.

MULTICULTURAL PUBIC SPEAKING

Last week, the school final for this public speaking competition was held. We had 5 speakers who went to the District final held at Jerra yesterday for schools from Queanbeyan, Yass and Cooma.

Speakers were:

Years 3 – 4: Lara Wynd, Matthew Wilson, Rhea Laverock

Years 5 – 6: Kurran Sidhu, Rachael Albertson-Kill

We congratulate all students but especially Rhea and Rachael who were winners and now go on to the Regional final.

SOFTBALL GIRLS TO EDEN TOMORROW

The girls’ softball is off to Eden tomorrow for their fourth round of the state knockout. We wish them the very best of luck and skilful playing.

BOYS’ SOCCER

The boys’ soccer team also has a game next week in their knockout challenge. We wish them good luck as well.

EXCITING NEWS – BUSY TIMES AHEAD!

Last week was very exciting for the school. If I was a gambling person, I would say that we hit the jackpot!

1. Using the National Pride in Schools money, we have been granted 9 more IWBs for permanent rooms, artificial turf, softfall under playground equipment, painting of demountables, walkways classroom doors and some carpet – a total of $200 000

2. In the P21 BER Round 3, Jerrabomberra has been given a 13 metre extension to the Hall, 3 new brick classrooms to replace demountables, a new toilet block, covered walkway to the Computer/Music rooms and COLA over the quadrangle if money allows – total of $3 000 000.

3. Also, in the state budget it was announce that we would be getting our Administration Block upgrade – more room at last – and two Special Programs rooms

We are extremely pleased but…it will mean lots of disruption. We look forward to the first project.

SPEAKERS WIN!

Rhea Laverock and Rachael Albertson-Kill were very excited winners of the MPPS District final held here yesterday. The shone through from groups of very competent speakers with a message to convey.

Winners are grinners!

LATENESS – PLEASE BE ON TIME!

If your child is late to school, it really gets them off to a bad start for their learning day. They have missed roll call and the start of their first lesson. PLEASE, aim to be here at school just before 9 a.m. It helps everyone!

SPECIAL GROUP PHOTOS

In the Office, we now have an album with special group photos – choirs, Library monitors, captains and sports captains, recorder, SRC. You are welcome to come and have a look and place an order if you wish. Cost is $15 per photo.

PARKING, THE BLUE LINE SYSTEM &THE SHOPS

CONGRATULATIONS! At last the blue line areas, particularly to one in Firethorn Place, seems to be flowing better. Parents, please remember to stay with your cars, pull in behind others and keep moving to the head of the line near the small gate at the demountable exit. This is where we would best like to load children into cars.

PLEASE, remember that the shops need parking for their customers! Concerns have been expressed by the tenants and we ask that you do not park at the shops during this time for extended periods. It is their livelihood at risk. Thanks for the support and consideration.

Education Tax Refund – Don't forget to Claim

How do I claim the Education Tax Refund?

In your tax return.
If you don't lodge a tax return, claim on a separate form or over the phone.
If you use a tax agent, make sure you ask them to claim for you.

The Education Tax Refund lets you claim up to 50% of eligible education expenses for school children. If you are eligible, you can get back up to $375 for each primary student and up to $750 for each secondary student.

You can claim things like text books, stationery and even internet costs.

If you receive Family Tax Benefit Part A for a child at primary or secondary school, you will be eligible. Some other people are eligible too. To find out more about this and other information such as what you can and can't claim go to australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund or call the Tax Office on 13 28 61.

Remember, you need to keep all receipts for expenses you claim.

SPECIAL THANKS FOR FOOTBALL JUMPERS

We offer special thanks to Jeremy Wyatt and the Queanbeyan Leagues Club for their generosity in supplying the school with another set of football jumpers. They were very much appreciated and have already been put to use. Teal and blue will now look good wherever they may go!

LOST - Polar Fleece Jacket, brand new size 10

with the name Xander M on it. If you have

mistakenly taken it home please return it to the

school or contact Janine on 6255 8810.

Thank you.

Aged and Disability Services

Aged and Disability Services are looking for interested people with time to share, to join our dedicated team and assist in our Neighbour Aid Program.

The neighbour aid program aims to meet a person's need for social interaction and connection.

The program operates entirely on the donation of time, passion and the good will we receive from our volunteers.

Neighbour aid volunteers are linked with a client of whom they visit at home, cuppa and chat; phone contact; or take out in the community shopping, movies etc.

We need people that have a gentle nature, good at communicating, motivating and honest.

Sounds like you?

For further information or an application pack please contact Aged and Disability Services – Queanbeyan City Council on 6298 0281.

A small amount of your time can make such a difference to a person life.

Free, fun & friendly program to help kids become fitter, healthier and happier!

Do you have children 7 to 13 years old?

Are you worried they might be unhealthy or even overweight?

The MEND Program helps overweight children get healthy and fit in only 10 weeks - and helps them stay that way!

Call us on 1300 595 382 to join MEND!

Or find out more information and register online at

www.mendprogramme.org

Text Box: Free, fun & friendly program to help kids become fitter, healthier and happier!
Do you have children 7 to 13 years old?
Are you worried they might be unhealthy or even overweight?
The MEND Program helps overweight children get healthy and fit in only 10 weeks - and helps them stay that way!
Call us on 1300 595 382 to join MEND!
Or find out more information and register online at
www.mendprogramme.org

JOHN BENNETT TENNIS COACHING SERVICES

TENNIS COACHING TERM 3 2009

Tennis coaching for next term commences on Monday 27/07/09 and concludes on Saturday 03/10/09.

JULY HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINIC

Location: Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club (Campbell Street, Opposite Bowling Club)

Clinic: July: 20th – 22nd Mon – Wed 9.00am – 12.00pm

Registration forms are available from the front office.

	PARENTS & CITIZENS' NEWSLETTER
	*We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment*
	Term 2 Week 9 President: Katrina Chisholm katiain@tpg.com.au

P & C VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Has your child been talking about the new Interactive Whiteboard in their classroom? Does your child bring home a reader each night? Or maybe you have seen the new landscaping that Mr Gil has been working so hard on. All these activities plus more the P&C have provided financial support to the school.

As well as doing fundraising throughout the year the P&C also relies on parents to pay their P&C voluntary contribution. Currently we have only had 25% of families pay the financial contribution.

If you would like to pay the voluntary contribution over the next few terms we can accommodate this as well or if you are not sure if you have paid your voluntary contribution please contact Jonica Burge - The voluntary contribution form is on the back of this newsletter.

Discos – 1^st and 2^nd of July

Wednesday 1^st July –

Kindies 6.00pm – 7.15pm

Years 3 & 4 7.30pm – 8.45pm

Thursday 2^nd July

Years 1 & 2 6.00pm – 7.15pm

Years 5 & 6 7.30pm – 8.45pm

Yes we need parent helpers to assist with the discos. We need approx 10 parents each session to help with – at the door, supervision of students, serving drinks at break time and matching children with parents at the end.

If you are able to help out please fill in the slip below and return to the school.

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END TERM SCHOOL DISCO

I am able to help with year ................................ Disco.

My Name: ___________________________ Contact No: _________________________

Eldest Child’s Name: __________________________ Class: ________

CLOTHING POOL

JPS Beanies and Scarfs have been ordered and should be ready for sale at the Clothing Pool start of term 3.

Keep a look out for updates in the newsletter.

The clothing pool has been receiving a lot of second hand clothes that

have either been very soiled, faded or ripped.

Unfortunately we will not be accepting these items in the future and they will be returned to their owners.

CANTEEN NEWS

Treat day - another successful day!! We hope all the children enjoyed their pies! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people involved in the treat day. A treat day such as this takes a lot of volunteers to make it run smoothly. To our purchasing officer Michelle Palombi, Treasurer Veronica Wyatt, and Jessica Ting, the effort and time put in by these ladies is priceless, and treat days would be impossible without their tireless efforts. To all the volunteers that braved the cold weather we thank you very much, to the following Antje Wilson, Kelli Youngs, Kerri Arnold, Laura Walsh, Sash Hadden, Lena Elwin, Audra Martin, Veronica Mabbut, Valerie Keefe, Mary Coady, Meagan Taylor, Tracey Longfield. Ladies you filled 400 pie and drink orders, and we Thank you very much.

The Canteen sub-committee will be meeting this Thursday 25th June at 1:30pm, in the room behind the office. Come along and discuss all things canteen, hear about the new menu, help discuss and decide canteen policy and procedure.

On the 12th June (last Friday) the canteen was extremely under staffed, and as a result we were 10 minutes late getting the lunch orders out. For this we apologise, and I would like to say this is an isolated incident and won’t happen again, but with the decline in volunteers I cannot guarantee this. Thank you to Cath and Karen, you both worked so hard, I hope this doesn’t turn you off canteen. A thank you also goes to Ms Croke for helping to pack orders. To the year six girls who came in and started counter service, girls you should be very proud of yourselves, you showed great maturity and initiative, and coped under a lot of pressure.

CANTEEN ROSTER

	Date	Team Leader	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer
Week 9	24-Jun	Neena Kumar	David Battye	Claudia Doman	Carolyn Turner	Veronica Mabutt	Arlen Battye
	25-Jun	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Chris Larson	Deanne Cole	Meagan Taylor	Volunteer Req’d
	26-Jun	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Dina Stramandinoli	Daniela Ferry	Pam Stone	Kerryn Maher	Volunteer Req’d
Week 10	1-Jul	Anita Collins	Meike Pichelmann	Fran Anlezark	Paula Edwards	Katrina Lynn	Volunteer Req'd
	2-Jul	Team L. Req’d	Chrisoula Karatzas	Veronica Mabutt	Amber Stuart	Michelle Rosiak	Volunteer Req'd
	3-Jul	Deb Garrety	Karen Cragg	Kathryn Hall	Belinda Manners	Ann Cameron	Kate O'Brien

If you can't make it to the canteen please contact Anita on 6299 8828 or 0413 555 835 or email anita@rocks.cc with plenty of notice so we can get someone to replace you. Thank you

HAVEAGOODWEEK!!

Jerrabomberra Public School Canteen is back on-line!

The menu is now on-line so you can order your lunch from home, work, or wireless laptop! No more waiting in queue’s at the canteen in the morning or trying to find enough coins. Do your internet lunch order using School24!

What is School24 you ask??? It is a web-based school canteen menu processing system (formerly known as SCaMPS). It provides an alternative to the traditional lunch order process, and it’s super easy to use. You can organise a lunch order at a time that suits you – night or day, days or even weeks in advance. There has been a fantastic response already from our families who used SCaMPS last year.

Want to have a go? Here's what to do………

STEP ONE:

You will need to register your family with School24. Click on the following URL below to open the Registration Form, and then complete all fields.

www.scamps.com.au/online_canteen_registration01.asp

A window will appear requesting your School ID. Type 2525963

Another window opens for you to register your family details. Complete all fields and SUBMIT. Your login and password will appear and you can log in to School24.

Note: It is preferable that the login and password details are kept to yourself. Sharing this information with your children is your decision. School24 or the Jerrabomberra Public School Canteen cannot be held responsible for any lunch orders made on your behalf.

STEP TWO:

Click on the button FAMILY SETUP and add your child/ren's details. Click the SUBMIT button for each child. You can make fun profiles for each child. Only you can see them, so go wild!

STEP THREE:

Add some money to your account using internet banking! You can top up your School24 account at any time. Click on the button MY ACCOUNT to find the Canteen banking details.

IMPORTANT: When you get the receipt for the funds transfer, copy & paste this in an email to widury.bingwa@three.com.au (Subject: School24 Jerra Top up Request) to have your top-up validated. Then CLOSE WINDOW.

TIP!!: So that you don't have to keep topping up your School24 account, estimate your child/ren's requirements until the end of term.

FINISHED:

At this stage you cannot see your child/ren's name or items to order for lunch. This will become available once your account has funds credited to it.

How will School24 make money?

School24 was developed by a clever NSW school canteen parent volunteer who finances the site by charging a voluntary family fee each term. The JPS Canteen does not charge any additional fee for using this service.

HELP?!?!?!?!?!

Check out the informative School24 website (http://www.scamps.com.au/default.asp) for more details, including their Privacy Policy. If you have any difficulties with this process please email widury.bingwa@three.com.au (Subject: School24 Jerra Help Request)

Families with existing accounts please update your contact details or contact Widury for login details.

Have fun!

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO JERRABOMBERRA P&C ASSOC 2009

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Family name: ______________________________________________________________

Child(ren) name(s): _________________________________________________________

Class of eldest child (to allow us to send you a receipt): _____________________________

Amount provided (please tick one box):

$100

$150

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.

For further information, please feel free to contact the P&C:

Katrina Chisholm, President, katiain@tpg.com.au

Our choir looked terrific and sang like angels at the District Choir Festival. Well done Ms Wilson, Mrs Clifton, Mrs Harradence and children.

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.

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.

The Rugby League teams represented the school very well last week and were complimented by many about their behaviour and sportsmanship. Well done, boys!

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.

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!

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!

Some of our students at the AIS for a special sports day.

Michael, Issac, Amelia, Julia, Marko and Adam all had a fantastic day.

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.

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM – OUT AT LAST!

Last Tuesday proved to be the last game for the girls in the Jerra State Knockout team. They played Wagga PS and went down by one run 11-10. It was a great game and the girls fought back from being down at the beginning of the match but, alas, just one run from victory. All girls played to their ability and are to be commended on their progress with skills development over the year. Well done, girls and also to Ms Wilson who has provided some excellent support with the team and training. Maybe next year!

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!

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.

Oliver Green, pictured here with his teacher Mary-anne Giltrap, won a state-wide Connected Learning Competition for his digital portrait.