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Term 2, Week 5 RESPECT–SAFETY- HONESTY 29 May, 2018 COMING EVENTS

THIS WEEK & BEYOND EVENTS AND RETURNS TO REMEMBER Wednesday, 30 May

MPS DAY MPS Day – wear something purple and bring a gold coin. Thanks. All money to charity for research into this disease. (See last week’s Newsletter)

DON’T FORGET! QUIZ NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE NOW! At the front Office. Earlybird price - $15 for a fun night out

ON THE WEBSITE Please see that the School Plan 2018 – 2020 and the 2017 Annual School Report are now available on the school website under “Our School” section.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Thursday, next week – 7th June – see below – return notes a.s.a.p. ROSTRUM SPEAKING Wednesday, 30th @ 12 noon for Yrs 3 & 4 – two from each class

Thursday, 31st @ 12 noon for Yrs 5 & 6 – two from each class. Teachers to advise parents of competitors.

VALUE THIS WEEK: TOLERANCE – Be aware of others needs and be tolerant of all peers.

NOTES FROM THE OFFICE Choral Festival Return permission note ASAP. Performance Wednesday 6th June.

Sullivan Shield Rugby League

Permission note due by Tuesday 5th June.

AFL Year 5&6 Cup Permission note & payment due by Monday 4th June.

Athletics Carnival Permission note and payment due by Tuesday 5th June.

DON’T FORGET TOMORROW! MPS DAY – AN SRC ORGANISED EVENT – 30TH MAY – WEAR SOMETHING PURPLE! BRING A GOLD COIN! CROSS COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES TO REGIONAL CARNIVAL Wow! What a great team! The following 20 students have made it to the District team to represent at the Regional Carnival at Cambewarra on Friday, 1st June. Brayden Cleary, Andy Cleary, Chloe Giltrap, Natalie Kinghorn, Owen Chaloner, Rohan Weyling, Ty Theuma, Sienna Towndrow, Alyse O'Brien, Laura Tarrant, Emily Cox, Alysia Steil, Darcy Cleary, Rohan Mullins, Charlotte Cox, Lara McGilvray, Jasmine Dube, Natalie Pearson, Jasmine Motbey and Kayla Couch. Great running everyone so keep up that training for another 2 weeks.

CHORAL FESTIVAL – BOTH JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIRS & JERRA SINGERS – NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY, 6TH JUNE AT THE Q – 6.30 pm

Please, RETURN NOTES SENT OUT by Ms Penney. Tickets are on sale at The Q – go online as seating is limited. Students will go by bus for the Rehearsal during the day and return before 3 pm. Students need to return to the Theatre by 5.30 pm Must have full school uniform including their black shoes and hair neatly tied back off their faces – teal ribbons only – no bright or different colours, please.

WEEK 5 - WRITE AWAY

During Terms 2, a weekly writing stimulus, based on the Seven Steps to Writing Program, will be placed in the newsletter for students. Students from all grades are welcome to create a written response to the prompt. Their response only needs to be brief (no more than half to one page in length), we are encouraging quality, not quantity writing. There will be a box placed outside 3M (Room 24) for students to put their pieces of writing in by the Friday afternoon. Two or three awards for composition, creativity and encouragement, will be handed out the next Monday morning at morning assembly. Students are encouraged to use this opportunity to write for fun and to show their wonderful and creative ideas. This week our Write Away task is to write a piece of dialogue between two characters, that reflects their situation. Choose from one the two situations below: Situation 1 Michael and Lucy quickly scampered through the long grass to the top of the hill. Looking down at the sight below them, Lucy whispered, “Oh no, this is not good. Not good at all…”

Situation 2 Mum’s favourite vase has just shattered all over the floor when you and your brother were playing football inside. You hear her car pull into the driveway…

A GOOD WIN TO THE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM IN PSSA

A good win to the boys against Queanbeyan South – score 27 – 14.

The boys now go onto the next level.

Well done!

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL –THURSDAY, NEXT WEEK, 7TH JUNE

YEARS 3-6: Wright Park for all Yrs 3-6 and only Yr 2 who turn 8 yrs this year 9.30 am – 2 pm Please return notes A.S.A.P. NEED: sports uniform, hat, packed lunch(no canteen), snacks, water, rugs to sit on, sunscreen NO LUNCH ORDERS ON THIS DAY FOR THESE STUDENTS YEARS K-2: Madew Oval for all K -2 9.30 – 11.30 am – back to the school for lunch NEED: hats, sneakers for running, water bottle Canteen available ONLY for Kinder – Yr 2 staying at school. All parents welcome to attend and cheer the students on. Hoping for a fine day.

MORE GREAT NETBALL NEWS! Our school netball team has had a very busy couple of weeks! We played our next round PSSA game against Queanbeyan West and were winners 44 -1. The team then played in the Netball NSW Schools Cup on Thursday 24th May and we were undefeated all day (with only 2 goals scored against us for the day!). We will now play in the Phase 2 of this event in August and hope for more great performances. We are also very proud of our four school netballers, Lara McGilvray, Nikki McGilvray, Emily Steen & Natalie Pearson, who travelled to Wollongong for the final round of trials for the South Coast Region Representative team. The girls all played outstanding netball and the great news is Nikki McGilvray was selected into the team of 10 and Emily Steen was selected as one of the four shadow players. Great work girls!

Congratulations to our 4 district netball representatives and especially to Nikki McGilvray who has made the Regional team to play in the State championships.

Well done to all!

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE The challenge is on again this year and I am starting to receive some completed challenges. Congratulations to KR who are the first class this year to hand in their completed challenge sheet. I hope to get many more in the near future. Also a big congratulations to Alexandria Noonan from 6B. She has completed the challenge this year, which means she has completed the challenge every year from Kinder to Year 6. At the end of the year she will receive her Platinum Award for seven years completion. Katie Zheng of 3F has also completed the challenge this year. Katie completed her challenge online, which was then sent to the school to authorise. This is a way that Years 3-6 can complete the challenge; however if you do, don't forget to come and let Mrs Harradence know you have completed it so she knows to put your name in the newsletter. Keep up the great reading everyone!

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE CLUB

This is held each Monday in the Art Room immediately after morning assembly. This is a lovely, relaxed morning and a great opportunity to meet some other parents in our school community over a cuppa. ALL parents are welcome to attend. For our Defence families, a representative from DCO joins us on the last

Monday of each month. Toys for little ones are available. Come and join us!

DSTA NEWS: Tuesday: Defence Make and Do Club will be on in the Art Room after eating time.

Friday: Defence Kids Activity Club will be on in the Art Room after eating time. This week Mrs Barry taught students how to ‘french knit’. Students also played hangman, did Pokémon and Minecraft puzzles and played with the toy soldiers

The Defence Education Assistance Scheme is a government funded initiative. A Defence Force student who has had their education disrupted, due to posting from one location to another may be eligible to receive up to 14 weeks of tuition. In order to qualify for this initiative an application must be submitted within the first 18 months of arriving in the

new posting locality and the tutoring must be completed within this same time frame. Please contact the DSTA team for more information.

DCO Doin’ Dinner: ADF Members and partners are invited to an evening out, on Thursday 31st May at 7pm – 10pm at The Lighthouse, Belconnen. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com.au. For further details please contact dco.canberra@defence.gov.au

PSSA KNOCKOUT SOFTBALL GAME: Jerra boys versus Mt Pleasant Primary School at 12 noon this Wednesday, 30th May at Madew Oval – all welcome to attend and cheers. Wishing the boys and Ms Wilson good luck and great softball!

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LOST – Men’s’ Garmin Fenix 5 sports watch. Black face with black band. Lost Tuesday morning 22nd May. Loved birthday present accidentally lost. If anyone has found or know of anyone that may have found this watch, could you please contact Lara: 0414 910 684.

WODEN ATHLETES FOOT STORE ONLY.....

Don’t forget to mention your school so vouchers come back to the school!

*50-75% OFF ALL FOOTBALL BOOTS*

*25% OFF ALL NETBALL SHOES*

*Mention Jerrabomberra P.S. when purchasing.

PARENTS & CITIZENS’ NEWSLETTER

We support better education, more resources, and a safe and friendly environment

Term 2 Week 5 P&C President: Tanya Blewitt

P&C Upcoming Events:

School Disco Thursday 28th June! We are seeking helpers in the years 2-3 and 4-6 time slots. If you are able to assist in supervising at this year’s disco, please contact Jaye on 0438 842 407 or jayecox@hotmail.com

• K-1 5 - 6 pm • 2-3 6:15 - 7:15 pm • 4-6 7:30 - 8:45 pm

JPS ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT - SATURDAY 23RD JUNE!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR $15 TILL 3RD JUNE @ THE FRONT OFFICE!!! After this time, they will be $20. If you would like to contribute to our annual trivia night, there is still time to become a sponsor or you can donate a prize. Donations of wine, chocolate, vouchers and other small contributions are welcomed to make our trivia night a success. If you can help or would like more information, please contact Jaye Cox jpstrivia@gmail.com or 0438842407.

Thank you to these generous sponsors for our JPS P&C Trivia Night

Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsors

Next P&C Meeting: Tues 5th June at 7pm

P&C suggestion box: jerrasecretary@gmail.com

P & C RAFFLE TICKETS GO OUT TODAY Raffle tickets for the Quiz Night draw go out today. Please sell to relatives and friends and return by Tuesday 19th June. Got to be in it to win it!

JPS FETE UPDATE Fete Day Sunday 28 October 10am – 3pm 29 May 2018

Check out the fete website http://jpsfete.wixsite.com/jpsfete

Volunteers - Sign Up Sign Up! www.signup.zone/jps-fete Thanks to the four volunteers who have already signed up. I’m sure they will tell you signing up is easy, so why don’t you get online and volunteer for an hour or two? To sign up:

1. A login box will appear, select ‘New user’. 2. Enter your details, check if you agree with the T&C then click ‘OK’. 3. Enter your name for the roster (e.g. J Smith or John S) and your contact number. 4. When you click on your preferred slot it will ask you if you would like to add yourself OR ‘+ Add someone else’. If

you add someone else please make sure you let them know!

Stall Convenors Needed Majority of our stalls have convenors, thank you! However we still have a few stalls that need a convenor:

• 2nd Hand Toys • Devonshire Tea • Lolly Shop • Treasure Hunt

As a Stall Convenor you are responsible for: • Recruiting helpers • Arrange or source items for the stall • Operate within an allocated budget • Communicate with the Fete Coordinator/ Committee • Notify the Fete Coordinator/Committee of equipment required • Organise and set up the stall

The Fete Committee will ensure that you are supported and given all the information and help you need. Interested but don’t want to take on the job on your own? Grab a friend and run it together! Or perhaps you have a new idea for a stall, one we haven’t had before. Run your idea by us, we would love to hear from you.

If you are willing to help, please contact the Tanya Blewitt the Fete Coordinator on 0400 319 661 or jpsfete@gmail.com

Unlimited Ride Armbands https://www.trybooking.com/VUZS You can now hop online to pre-purchase your Unlimited Ride Armbands. Armbands can be purchased for anyone attending the fete, not just limited to JPS students. The cost will be $25 pre-purchased (+ 30c booking fee) or $30 on the day. The details for collection of the ride armbands will be released closer to the fete.

Going Potty! Can you help with potted plants for the plant stall? Start dividing up some succulents – super easy and a great activity for the kids. Donations of pots also welcome!!

Fete Committee Meeting The next Fete Committee Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 June in the staff room (straight after the Trivia Night Committee Meeting). Come along and find out more about the fete.

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

Opening Days: Monday 8.45 to 9.15am Friday 8.45 to 9.15am

Assembly Fridays 2.00-2.45pm Week Monday

8.45am – 9.15am Friday

8.45am – 9.15am Friday Assembly 2.00pm – 2.30pm every third Friday

Laundry/Other

5 28 May 18 1 Jun 18

Stephanie Fitje Teena Bacon

Bec Haslam Lara Cummins N/A Andrea Wilson

6 4 Jun 18 8 Jun 18

Teena Bacon Catherine Patterson

Emily Blacker Lara Cummins

Bec Haslam Jen Hedges Karen Randell

If you can assist or have any queries please contact Karen at jpsuniformshop@gmail.com or on 0402 052 834.

CANTEEN NEWS

Opening Days: LUNCH ORDERS: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday SNACK SALES at lunchtime: Wednesday to Friday

Please be sure to have your lunch orders in before the morning bell at 8.55am

A big thank you to one of our new volunteers Suzie Howe who volunteered in the canteen for the first time last week. We really appreciate all your help. Unfortunately our supplier of sushi has discontinued the teriyaki

sushi. The tuna sushi is still available to order on the menu.

We have apple slinky machines for sale at the canteen. They are a great way to encourage your children to eat apples. The apple slinky machines are only $25.00. They make a great gift or keep it for yourself. Your children will love it!! CANTEEN WEEKLY VOLUNTEER ROSTER

We are still looking for volunteers to fill spaces on the canteen roster for Term 2, on ALL DAYS. Please contact our roster coordinator, Belinda Merton, on jpscanteenroster@hotmail.com or 0408 197 977 if you can help.

Week 5 Monday (9-11) Wednesday (9-12) Thursday (9-12) Friday (9-12)

28th May

30th May 31st May 1st June Laundry

This Week

Andrea Wilson Belinda Haddon Tash Hall Liza Holroyd Carolynne Griggs

Stephanie Wahren Ticia Blewitt Jo Costello Bryce England Pick up at Front

Office PERSON NEEDED Jessica Wilkinson

Monique Freeman

Week 6 Monday (9-11) Wednesday (9-12) Thursday (9-12) Friday (9-12)

4th June 6th June 7th June 8th June Laundry

Next Week

Janelle Tarrant Sue Smith Sarah-Kate Melehan

Kellie Baker Catherine Dicks

Natalie Iurkina PERSON NEEDED Emily Blacker Lisa Plucinski Pick up at Front Office Lara van der Merwe PERSON NEEDED Lisa Gillon