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 4, Week 5	17 November, 2009.

COMING EVENTS

This Week & On	Events & Returns to Remember
*Value of Week*	*MODERATION* – everything in moderation – food, treats, etc. Also moderate your own behaviour.
OUR PBS VALUES	*Being Responsible means:* *RESPECT, SAFETY, HONESTY*
MUSIC DEMOS	Musicorp will be giving brief demonstrations of instruments to all students K – 5 on Wednesday.
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.
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!
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.
Yrs 3 – 6 Indonesian	Return note and money for Indonesian puppet show by this Friday, please.

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, 8^TH DEC – Yr 1: 6 – 7 p.m.

– Yr 2: 6 – 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, 9^TH DEC – Yrs 3 & 4: 6 – 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, 10^TH 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!

G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge - 2009 Winners

Winners 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 3^rd. 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!

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:

If you have a special request, approach the class teacher in the first instance for a chat and discuss your wishes with them. Listen to the teacher’s advice. The teachers do the class lists, not the Principal or office staff.
Trust the teacher’s judgement in placing your child. “Give it a fair go” at the beginning of next year rather than react and complain immediately.
Moving into a new class is a life lesson. It teaches flexibility, adaptability and social skills. Give your child a chance to develop these skills. You will be surprised at their resilience!

LIBRARY NEWS

Our annual Book Fair begins today! The times are;

Tuesday 17^th Nov. 8-9am 3-5pm

Wednesday 18^th 8-9am 3-6pm

Thursday 19^th 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.

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 19^th 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.

You are invited to the GLAD Space Christmas Stall.

When: Wednesday, 25^th November and Thursday, 10^th 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.

	PARENTS & CITIZENS' NEWSLETTER
	*We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment*
	Term 4 Week 5 President: Katrina Chisholm katiain@tpg.com.au

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

forbes73@bigpond.com

**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.

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 1^st 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

	Date	Team Leader	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer
Week 5	18-Nov	David Battye	Matt O’Brien	Arlen Battye	Meike Pichelmann	Jodi Cooper	Volunteer Req'd
	19-Nov	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Veronica Mabutt	Deanne Cole	Chrisoula Karatzas	Volunteer Req’d
	20-Nov	Neena Kumar	Dina Stramandinoli	Karen Cabezas	Anne Bills	Daniela Ferry	Volunteer Req’d
Week 6	25-Nov	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Kathleen Richman	Mary Coady	Claudia Doman	Fiona Martin	Volunteer Req’d
	26-Nov	Meagan Taylor	Michelle Rosiak	Veronica Mabutt	Leanne Cornell	Jessica Lau	Volunteer Req'd
	27-Nov	Widury Bingwa	Cath Scott	Cathy Davanzo	Bronwen Jaggers	Kate O’Brien	Kerri Todd

We need volunteers for the 2^nd 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

Term Four

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT/SUN

Week 1

19 October

Exec. Meeting

20 October

Yr 6 – Sex Ed. ê

21 October

22 October

Music! Count Us In!

11.30 am

23 October

Music/Hall

Oct

26 October

Walk-a-thon prizes at assembly

Exec. Meeting

27 October

Yr 6 – Sex Ed. ê

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

Ball/Hall

Nov

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

5 November

K ORIENTATION

Yr 2 - Lanyon

6 November

K ORIENTATION

Nov

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

12 November

K ORIENTATION

PBS @ West 3.30 pm

13 November

K ORIENTATION

Sydney MPPS Final

Nov

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

20 November

Regional Director’s Visit

ASSEMBLY – KS/2J

4R/KK/2T/4C

Nov

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

27 November

REPORTS IN!

Nov

30 November

REPORTS IN!

Exec. Meeting

1 December

Grade Meeting

P&C 7.30pm

2 December

SCRIPTURE è

3 December

SCRIPTURE

Visit to Youth Centre – 10.30-12.30

PBS @ Jerra 3.30 pm

4 December

Dec

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

Dec

14 December

AB returns

Exec. Meeting

15 December

PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY

Grade Meeting

16 December

TREAT DAY

Yr6 FAREWELL6pm

17 December

SDD

18 December

SDD

Dec

Hols

21 December

22 December

23 December

24 December

25 December

Dec

Hols

28 December

29 December

30 December

31 December

1 January

3 Jan

45 DAYS FOR TEACHERS 45 DAYS FOR STUDENTS

YEAR 2009: 201 DAYS FOR TEACHERS 198 DAYS FOR STUDENTS

TERM 4 CANTEEN ROSTER

Week	Date	Team Leader	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer
1	21-Oct	Anita Collins	Fran Anlezark	Meike Pichelmann	Mary Coady	Claudia Doman	Volunteer Req'd
	22-Oct	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Veronica Mabutt	Deanne Cole	Michelle Rosiak	Volunteer Req’d
	23-Oct	Widury Bingwa	Anne Bills	Cathy Davanzo	Dina Stramandinoli	Daniela Ferry	Pam Stone
2	28-Oct	David Battye	Arlen Battye	Matt O’Brien	Julie Baird	Carolyn Turner	Volunteer Req’d
	29-Oct	Meagan Taylor	Veronica Mabutt	Kirsten Waldron	Tony Shelton	Lorraine Straker	Volunteer Req'd
	30-Oct	Anita Collins	Cath Scott	Julie Wynd	Bronwen Jaggers	Marni Taylor	Kerri Todd
3	4-Nov	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Fran Anlezark	Bernadette Caine	Sharon Crone	Meike Pichelmann	Volunteer Req'd
	5-Nov	Laura Walsh	Katrina Lynn	Veronica Mabutt	Christine Larson	Amber Stuart	Volunteer Req'd
	6-Nov	Deb Garrety	Karen Cragg	Kathryn Hall	Ann Cameron	Kerryn Maher	Lindy Manners
4	11-Nov	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Katrice Velnaar	Veronica Mabutt	Kerri Arnold	Jodi Cooper	Volunteer Req’d
	12-Nov	Lucy Moran	Meagan Taylor	Veronica Wyatt	Angela Driscoll	Caroline Kelly	Volunteer Req'd
	13-Nov	Neena Kumar	Michelle Smith	Marni Taylor	Rachael Beveridge	Pam Stone	Carron Kennedy
5	18-Nov	David Battye	Matt O’Brien	Arlen Battye	Meike Pichelmann	Fran Anlezark	Volunteer Req'd
	19-Nov	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Veronica Mabutt	Deanne Cole	Chrisoula Karatzas	Volunteer Req’d
	20-Nov	Neena Kumar	Dina Stramandinoli	Karen Cabezas	Anne Bills	Vicki Lawrence	Daniela Ferry
6	25-Nov	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Kathleen Richman	Mary Coady	Claudia Doman	Fiona Martin	Volunteer Req’d
	26-Nov	Meagan Taylor	Michelle Rosiak	Veronica Mabutt	Leanne Cornell	Jessica Lau	Volunteer Req'd
	27-Nov	Widury Bingwa	Cath Scott	Cathy Davanzo	Bronwen Jaggers	Kate O’Brien	Kerri Todd
7	2-Dec	Anita Collins	Kerri Arnold	Bernadette Caine	Meike Pichelmann	Fran Anlezark	Volunteer Req'd
	3-Dec	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Veronica Mabutt	Amber Stuart	Veronica Wyatt	Volunteer Req’d
	4-Dec	Deb Garrety	Karen Cragg	Kathryn Hall	Sue Knox	Ann Cameron	Carron Kennedy
8	9-Dec	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Meike Pichelmann	Phil Turner	Veronica Mabutt	Jenny Priest	Sue McShane
	10-Dec	Lucy Moran	Meagan Taylor	Natasha Cotter	Michelle Rosiak	Chrisoula Karatzas	Volunteer Req'd
	11-Dec	Neena Kumar	Lisette Barker	Barbara Peters	Nea Woods	Rachael Beveridge	Helen Innes
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10

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

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.

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 4, Week 4	10 November, 2009.

COMING EVENTS

This Week & On	Events & Returns to Remember
*Value of Week*	*PURPOSEFULNESS* – do everything in your life with purpose – be useful to yourself and others.
INDONESIAN PUPPETS	For Yrs 3 – 6 - Please return notes and money by 20^th November.
VISIT BY DET DEPUTY DIRECTOR - GENERAL	On Friday 20^th 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.
THANKS	To Canteen & Baker’s Delight for the pizza Treat Day today.
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 13^TH 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!

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, 24^th 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, 17^th 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

LIBRARY NEWS.

Our annual Book Fair will be held NEXT WEEK in the library. The times are;

Tuesday 17^th Nov. 8-9am 3-5pm

Wednesday 18^th 8-9am 3-6pm

Thursday 19^th 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 2^nd 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:__________________

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 3^rd 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 26^th 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 15^th Nov at 7.30 pm. Ph. 6298 0290 for seats - $35 to charity.

	PARENTS & CITIZENS' NEWSLETTER
	*We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment*
	Term 4 Week 4 President: Katrina Chisholm katiain@tpg.com.au

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 13^th 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

forbes73@bigpond.com

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

	Date	Team Leader	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer	Volunteer
Week 4	11-Nov	Zoe Baker-Gumm	Katrice Velnaar	Volunteer Req’d	Kerri Arnold	Jodi Cooper	Volunteer Req’d
	12-Nov	Lucy Moran	Meagan Taylor	Veronica Wyatt	Angela Driscoll	Caroline Kelly	Volunteer Req'd
	13-Nov	Neena Kumar	Michelle Smith	Marni Taylor	Rachael Beveridge	Katrina Lynn	Vicki Lawrence
Week 5	18-Nov	David Battye	Matt O’Brien	Arlen Battye	Meike Pichelmann	Volunteer Req’d	Volunteer Req'd
	19-Nov	Laura Walsh	Franca Kalogianis	Veronica Mabutt	Deanne Cole	Chrisoula Karatzas	Volunteer Req’d
	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…

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!!!

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.

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 3^rd 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jerra Journal

G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge - 2009 Winners

Term Four

MONDAY

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WALK-A-THON MONEY NEEDS TO BE IN!

MEET THE SCHOOL CAPTAINS.

JASON IS ALL SMILES!