114 Burrendah Road Jindalee QLD 4074 Subscribe: Subscribe: https://jindaleess.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe Email: Email: [email protected]Phone: Phone: 07 3725 5777 Fax: Fax: 07 3725 5700 3 April 2019 3 April 2019 Principal’s News Dear Parents, As this term draws to a close at 3.00pm on Friday, I take this opportunity to remind you learning will recommence when students return on Tuesday, April 23. With public holidays, inter-school sport (Yrs 5&6), incursions and excursions occurring throughout term 2, any time away from school will equate to learning time lost. A snapshot of the school from 2015 - 2019 Over the past four years Jindalee State School has undergone a curriculum and pedagogy overhaul. Through the tireless efforts of the leadership team, teachers and ancillary staff, the school now operates with its own units of work in English and Mathematics, which are aligned to the latest version of the Australian Curriculum. With rigorous assessment pieces designed to allow the children to share their knowledge, moderation process within the school were created to ensure consistency across classrooms when marking against assessment criteria. Moderation protocols established by Jindalee SS have since been adopted and implemented across the Centenary cluster of schools, allowing the three state primary schools and Yr 7 teachers at Centenary State High School to moderate as a collective group, using work samples from all schools, twice yearly. Additionally, the school now aligns its teaching practices and knowledge from a new English program, including a writing program which was first implemented last year. Spelling and the way in which it is being taught, has been the final area of improvement, with 2019 being the year both spelling and writing become a combined focus in the school. With 2015, 2016 and 2017 focussed on the teaching of reading skills and the analysis of student reading data, work in this area continues as writing and spelling become the improvement focus. As the school progressed in its curriculum improvements, essential supporting materials for teaching staff were created to ensure teachers were teaching with consistency and alignment. An Australian Curriculum Implementation Plan, Whole School Curriculum Plan, Pedagogical Framework, Year Level Curriculum Overviews, Moderation Protocols, and a Diagnostic Assessment and Monitoring Schedule were written to compliment the curriculum and pedagogical practices in the classroom. From a non-curricular perspective, changes have taken place with the implementation of the evidenced-based Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework which replaced the very outdated ‘Jindalee Way’ behaviour system. As a behaviour system which systemically addresses the positive and negative behaviour attributes of students, drawing on individual and collective data, PBL distinctly links to our most recently written and implemented system, our Whole School Model of Student Support. This inclusive support model functions to streamline processes enabling the identification of students requiring support, which can range from academic support in the classroom to high-needs support for children with significant social, emotional and academic needs. After two years of implementation and review, the Whole School Model of Student Support is now out of draft and embedded in practice in the school. These significant improvements and changes at Jindalee are the work of a team. While it has been my job to identify the areas requiring improvement in the school and to plan financially and strategically for these changes, the skills and knowledge of the school leadership team have ensured that the roll-out of these initiatives and the involvement of key
As this term draws to a close at 3.00pm onFriday, I take this opportunity to remind youlearning will recommence when studentsreturn on Tuesday, April 23. With publicholidays, inter-school sport (Yrs 5&6),incursions and excursions occurringthroughout term 2, any time away from
school will equate to learning time lost.
A snapshot of the school from 2015 - 2019
Over the past four years Jindalee State School has undergone acurriculum and pedagogy overhaul. Through the tireless effortsof the leadership team, teachers and ancillary staff, the schoolnow operates with its own units of work in English andMathematics, which are aligned to the latest version of theAustralian Curriculum. With rigorous assessment piecesdesigned to allow the children to share their knowledge,moderation process within the school were created to ensureconsistency across classrooms when marking againstassessment criteria. Moderation protocols established byJindalee SS have since been adopted and implemented acrossthe Centenary cluster of schools, allowing the three stateprimary schools and Yr 7 teachers at Centenary State HighSchool to moderate as a collective group, using work samplesfrom all schools, twice yearly.
Additionally, the school now aligns its teaching practices andknowledge from a new English program, including a writingprogram which was first implemented last year. Spelling andthe way in which it is being taught, has been the final areaof improvement, with 2019 being the year both spelling and
writing become a combined focus in the school. With 2015,2016 and 2017 focussed on the teaching of reading skills andthe analysis of student reading data, work in this area continuesas writing and spelling become the improvement focus.
As the school progressed in its curriculum improvements,essential supporting materials for teaching staff were created toensure teachers were teaching with consistency and alignment.An Australian Curriculum Implementation Plan, Whole SchoolCurriculum Plan, Pedagogical Framework, Year LevelCurriculum Overviews, Moderation Protocols, and a DiagnosticAssessment and Monitoring Schedule were written tocompliment the curriculum and pedagogical practices in theclassroom.
From a non-curricular perspective, changes have taken placewith the implementation of the evidenced-based PositiveBehaviour for Learning (PBL) framework which replaced thevery outdated ‘Jindalee Way’ behaviour system. As a behavioursystem which systemically addresses the positive and negativebehaviour attributes of students, drawing on individual andcollective data, PBL distinctly links to our most recently writtenand implemented system, our Whole School Model of StudentSupport. This inclusive support model functions to streamlineprocesses enabling the identification of students requiringsupport, which can range from academic support in theclassroom to high-needs support for children with significantsocial, emotional and academic needs. After two years ofimplementation and review, the Whole School Model of StudentSupport is now out of draft and embedded in practice in theschool.
These significant improvements and changes at Jindalee arethe work of a team. While it has been my job to identify theareas requiring improvement in the school and to planfinancially and strategically for these changes, the skills andknowledge of the school leadership team have ensured thatthe roll-out of these initiatives and the involvement of key
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stakeholders from the school’s teaching team, have occurredwithin the required timeframes and to the high standardexpected.
At the end of this week I will leave this school knowing it isequipped with everything it requires to provide your childrenwith an exciting, informed and enriched future. Thank you tothe school leadership team, teachers and ancillary staff, P&Cexecutives and members, and to all the parents who havesupported the school during my time at Jindalee. I wish you allthe best for the future.
Acting Principal
As mentioned in an email last week, Ms Janine Leach will takeon the role of acting Principal in Term two. Ms Leach will jointhe school from week two next term. Deputy Principal, LouiseWhittering will work in the Principal role during week 1.
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2020 Enrolments
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JSS 50 Year Anniversary
50 Year Anniversary Sales
The office is selling a book of information, pictures and wordsfrom past and present staff and students that was sold for the50 Year Anniversary of the school. The books are available nowfor $25 and postage is available for an extra $10.
There is a book available in the office to preview.
ExcursionsAll excursions are due to be paid 2 weeks prior to the event.
School Banking
SCHOOL BANKING
Banking at Jindalee State School is on aFRIDAY for 2019.
Packs advising Dollarmite Rewards for eachschool term will be handed out to students in each class.
Each deposit earns a silver coin.
Once a student has 10 silver coins they can request a reward.
The reward request tag needs to be accompanied with 10 silvertokens in the students banking.
Rewards are generally provided the following banking week.
It is important to complete your deposit slip for School Bankingcorrectly.
Please ensure your child’s deposit slip is filled out beforebanking with School Banking
All 7 fields below need to be completed:
ANZAC DAY SERVICESThe Jindalee State School ANZAC Dayceremony will be held on Wednesday, 24April 2019 at the School Hall at 9:30am.Parents and community members arewelcome to attend.
The Centenary Suburbs RSL Sub Branch will be conductingan ANZAC Day service at the War Memorial Gardens, MtOmmaney, on Thursday, 25 April 2019.
Our students and staff have been invited to join in with theveterans to march from the Mt Ommaney Shopping CentreLoading Bay to the War Memorial as per attached map. The
1. Child’s name
2. Child’s School Banking student number
3. Child’s Youthsaver account number
4. Date
5. Amount in coins, notes and/or cheques
6. Total amount of deposit
7. Total amount of deposit (input into the “Add thisdeposit” field)
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march will commence at 8am, with participants requested tobe assembled at the starting point by 7:45am. The service willconclude at 9:00am.
Neighbour Day 2019This year, some of our Student Leaders volunteered their timeand enthusiasm to assist our Adopt-A-Cop, Senior ConstableBen Harm, man the Police Display at the 2019 Neighbour Day.Held at the Jindalee boat ramp park, the day was attendedby over 300 people, all celebrating the wonderful Jindaleeneighbourhood. Our Student Leaders represented our schoolwith pride, helping make badges and assisting with thecolouring competition. Thank you very much to the parents/carers of our Student Leaders, as usual we couldn’t involve ourstudents in community events without your support. Thank youCharli, Brianna, Oliver and Lucy. Thanks, Senior Constable BenHarm, we love the photos.
Chess NewsOn 26 March, three of our Chess Squad players representedour school at the Gardiner Brisbane Primary West Interschooltournament, hosted by St John’s Anglican College at ForestLake. Oliver G, Anuj D and Yuvraj K played seven roundsthroughout the day, showing sportsmanship, determination andever-growing chess skills. While these students were not upthere with the winners on the day, they rejoiced in their victoriesand learnt from their draws and losses. Their concentration andenthusiasm were wonderful, and we have no doubt our juniorplayers of today will be a force to be reckoned with in futureyears. Well done, boys!
The next Gardiner tournament our Chess Squad will attend willbe held here at Jindalee SS (Hall) on 10 June. We are expectinga big turnout of chess players representing our school at thiscompetition.
Student News
Class Awards
PREP C
Hayden B, AvaF, -Arna S andTristan K
2H
Ruby C and XavierG
4W
Jacob D, Sasha W,Kalan L and Juliet L
PREP L
Anthony H,Evie W, Sofia Land KatherineL
2M
Laura I, Elise,Phoenix andLucinda
5HI
Greer P, Leela B,Stephen P, ZeppelinB, Beau P andMadeline B
PREP R
Hamish B,Thorn R,Juliette C andAbbey D
2MI
Gabriel S, RachelM, Elena N andHenry S
5K
Jazmyn L and JaxonB
PREP T
Jordynne Wand Leo P,William Rand Lincoln H
3/4T
Evie D, Dean N,Sarah M andEloise G
5N
Joochahn P,Gabriela L, Joshua Iand Rebecca S
1C
Valencia KSienna C
3HF
Mason C
5SB
Sebastien B andSerena S
1CW
Dylan Fox andPrachi H
3K
Livi L and Gloria G
6B
Jaeden J andJasmine F
1F
Bruce N andJacob W
3R
Angus C, Maya,Ulysses S, IsabelleS, Hugo H andLara S
6BL
Lucy M and SamaraN
1N
Harry P andBriarna G
3T
Kayley B andPurushotam T
6C
Maddison M, EthanH, Samantha P andZoe E
1R
Sidney R andAdelaide K
4C
Rohan M andArielle H
6H
Dabria R Jayde D
2B
Jamie G andTahlia G
4F
Ellie L and Emily L
6S
Amelia M and EstelleR
2C 4J
3
Annabelle L,Owen J,Theodore Gand Maya W
Milana H Abigail W
Aussie of the Month
Candice S 2BFor being a kind, respectful and hardworking member of 2B.She always strives to achieve her best. Candice approachesher work with confidence and a positive attitude. She is alwayswilling to have a go and is a very worthy recipient of thisaward.
Christian F 1CFor always demonstrating behaviour and work ethic at thehighest possible standard. Christian is a role model to otherstudents being safe, respectful and a learner at all times. Keepup the amazing work Christian.
Daniel M 4FWFor consistently following the school wide expectations of BeSafe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. He follows instructionsand is well organised. Daniel tries to do his best on all tasks.He is polite and considerate to teachers and other students.Congratulations and well done Daniel.
Diego Y 6HFor being an enthusiastic class member who makes valuableclassroom contributions. He values others' ideas and opinionsand always encourages everyone to be resilient and to dotheir best at all times. Diego is a Positive Agile Learner.Congratulations Diego.
Harry R 3HFFor being a diligent student who always gives his best effort.He is empathetic and willing to help others. Harry collaboratesenthusiastically with his peers and treats people with respectand dignity. Congratulations and well done Harry.
Jacobs Well
On a very hot and steamy Monday, March 18, 3HF had theirexcursion to Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre. Suewas our teacher for the day. This was to support our scienceunit on life and living.
The students met Bluey, the blue tongue lizard, a large carpetpython, three green tree frogs and a long-necked turtle. Whichof these do you think are reptiles? Which of these do you thinkare amphibians?
We also got to explore the mangroves at Jacobs Well. We hadto tread carefully as there were small crabs everywhere. Somepeople tried to catch the crabs. The mangrove slugs were theeasiest to catch. To camouflage ourselves we used mangrovemud on our faces. Mangrove mud is not living but it supportslots of life in the mangroves. We licked salty leaves and learnedabout the special mangrove roots. Do you think the water atJacobs Well tastes salty too?
Year 2 Lone Pine Excursion
On Wednesday the 13 March, the Year 2 children went on anexcursion to Lone Pine. When we got there, we heard the rules.Then we went to feed and pat the kangaroos. When I put myhand out with the kangaroo food, the kangaroo ate the food.After that, we went to the Bird of Prey Show and then we hadMorning Tea. After Morning Tea, we saw a koala, platypus andbirds. We also saw two Tasmanian devils. Next, it was our turnfor the hands on talk and activity and we even got to take it inturns to pat the koala. When the show finished, it was time forlunch. Then we went to see the crocodile, dingo and ReptileCentre. After that, we went to the barn. In the barn, there werechickens, chicks, goats, sheep, pigs and working dogs. Finally,it was time for us to get back on the bus to return to school.
Tahlia 2B
Yesterday, all the year 2 students went to Lone Pine on a bus.When the bus started to drive the window of the bus hit a treeand the window cracked. Luckily, no one got hurt. When we gotthere, a lady told us all the rules and then we went to feed the
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kangaroos. There were lots of kangaroos there and lots of typesof kangaroos. Then we went to see the crocodiles and dingos.We saw a dingo resting in its bed. Then we saw a crocodilewith some of its back sticking out of the water. Then we wentto the raptor show. Then we went to the barn and got to feedthe goats. At the barn we also got to see some baby chicks. Atthe barn, Elena and I were starving. After the barn it was finallylunch time. At first break, I nearly ate all my food. After lunch,we went to the reptile room it was cool. After the reptile room,we went to see the platypus, then the Tasmanian devil. We hadan exhausting day.
Juno 2MI
Sport
Districts
Congratulations to Liam W and Ethan D for being invited to playfor the Northern District Boys AFL Team.
Stella S and Menna D have also being selected to join the GirlsAFL for Northern Eagles District team.
P & C
JSS P&C General MeetingMonday 29 April 2019 7pm in Staff Room
P&C 2019 AGM & March General Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM and generalmonthly meetings on Monday 25 March. We would like tocongratulate our Executive Committee on their appointment for2019:
President: Andrew MorrisonVice President: Pete GoodhewSecretary: Bronwyn WrightTreasurer: Lee-Ann Dewis
Each of these dedicated people are returning to their positionsthis year, and we would like to thank them for all the work theyhave done and will continue to do, behind the scenes, to keepour P&C running.
Jindalee Support Squad
To keep up to date with P&C news, please sign up to theSupport Squad
For more information, click here:
or to sign up, click here:
https://mailchi.mp/cd2882343e7e/supportsquad
PLEASE NOTE: signing up to the Support Squad is meantto complement other communication platforms fromJindalee State School and should not be relied on as theonly source of information.
2019 Games & Trivia Night - The Greatest Show(After Dark): Saturday 30 March
What a fantastic night. Once again, the adults of JSS didn’tdisappoint with their creativity and enthusiasm, wholeheartedlyembracing our ‘Greatest Show after Dark’ theme for this year’sGames & Trivia Night. The G&TN committee would like to thankeveryone involved for their support - our bar staff, floor team,side show alley crew, scorers, AV team and of course ourringmaster.
We had a lot of fun planning the evening and were so happy tosee it all finally come together - we hope you enjoyed it as muchas we did! Make sure you check out our Facebook page to seesome photos (and the grand opening act video) from the night.
We would also like to thank our major sponsors - Sequel School& Office Supplies, KJ Constructions and The Unique PartyShop, along with our round sponsors, event sponsors andbusinesses who kindly donated prizes. The ongoing success ofthese events, is largely due to their support.
2019 JSS Fete - Saturday 24 August
If you came to the Games & Trivia Night and left the kids athome feeling left out, let them know The Greatest Show isreturning to Jindalee State School on Saturday 24 August, asthe 2019 Fete theme. They too, will get their turn to ‘step rightup’, but for now, if you would like to be involved in the planningand organising of this incredibly popular event, please [email protected]. Being part of our Events Team is a funand rewarding experience, plus, it’s a great way to hang outwith some awesome people. The team for the Fete is made upof about 50 people - there is a job suited to almost anyone - ifyou have an interest/passion/skill or time to share, we can putit to good use.
Each year, one of our most popular (and busiest) stalls atthe Fete, is our Trash’n’Treasure stall and donations are nowbeing accepted. Once again, our very accommodating friendsat Storage Choice Sumner Park will be offering us the use of ashed to store our donations and will assist us with the logisticsof this operation.
With the upcoming school holidays, you may find yourselfsorting through things at home. If you have unwanted itemsin good condition, please consider donating to ourTrash’n’Treasure stall. Items can be taken to: Storage Choice -50 Spine Street, Sumner Park, during office hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays: 9:00am to1:00pm.
Please do NOT donate:
Any electrical itemsBaby/car seatsBroken itemsUnderwearAlso, please ensure the items are clean and without pethair.
Uniform Shop
Winter stock is available now. Fleece and microfibre jackets andpants in all sizes.
Performance Uniform – limited sizes available now. Full stockavailable first week back, in time for the ANZAC Day ceremony.
Second round Seniors Shirts will be delivered first week back.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday - 8.30-9.30amWednesday - 2.30-3.30pmexcept: 1st Wednesday of month 4.30-5.30pm
Snack Shack
The Snack Shack will be closed on Friday 5th April (the lastday of school) for stocktake. We will reopen on the first day ofschool for Term 2, Tuesday 23 April.
If you have any days available to assist Katie next term, pleasedownload the ‘Snack Shack Support Squad’ form and return itto her or drop by for a chat, even half an hour at drop off in themorning, makes a big difference to the workload in Katie’s day.
Our online ordering system is a quick and easy way of ensuringyour child/ren’s orders are delivered directly to the SnackShack. You can set up your account by going to this link:
Did you know that if you purchase shoesfrom The Athlete’s Foot, Mt Ommaney or Indooroopilly andmention Jindalee State School, the P&C receives $5 for everypair of shoes?
Harvest Rain Talent AcademyDoes your child love singing, dancing and acting?
In 2018, Harvest Rain Talent Academy will be offering weeklymusical theatre classes at Jindalee State School!
It's a creative, safe and nurturing environment for school agedstudents who love to sing, act and dance. Students willexperience weekly workshops and classes led by a regularteam of skilled teachers who will help your child build theirskills and confidence through our fun and high energy creativetraining program.
Want to know more?
Come along for a FREE and no obligation trial class, meet theteam and experience the fun first hand!
To sign up or for more information, visit this website:
http://www.hrtalentacademy.com/
• Orders can be placed until the cut-off time of 8am onthe day of ordering, but can be placed up to twoweeks in advance.
• Please make sure you change the class of your childon the online ordering system, if your child’s class isstill recorded as their 2018 class. We have hadnumerous orders coming through with last year’sclass on them.
• If you are writing out the bag, please ensure you writeyour child’s correct class. You need a separate bagfor both first and second breaks.
• Please let your children know that if anything ismissing from their order to come and see us at theSnack Shack. An orange dot means an item needsto be collected from the Snack Shack.
• Please NOTE: We will be closed on the last Fridayof the term for stocktake and cleaning.
