Humphris Terrace, Jamestown SA 5491 Phone (08) 8664 2700 Fax (08) 8664 2707

Email: dl.0777_info@schools.sa.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS Welcome back to Term 3, I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday break. END OF TERM ASSEMBLY The highlight of the end of term assembly was acknowledging the high number of students for their academic achievement and/or improvement in Term 2. Across the school 44 students achieved awards for Academic Achievement (up from 37 in Term 1) - 31 Excellent and 13 Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards. At the assembly we also awarded certificates to those students who made significant growth in their academic achievement from Term 1 to Term 2. This was the first time we had awarded certificates for academic improvement, and it was very pleasing to see 75 students acknowledged for their academic growth. These students acted upon the teacher feedback provided in their Term 1 reports, set goals, identified strategies to achieve their goals and then had the discipline and persistence to achieve their goals. We value both achievement and improvement at Jamestown Community School, and are committed to challenging and supporting our students (and staff) to continually improve and aspire to be the best that they can be. NEW WEBSITE Throughout Term 2 we have been working on designing a new website as our previous one was starting to look quite dated. Our new website went live this week with a new address – www.jcs.sa.edu.au. On the new website you will find current and previous newsletters, school policies, Reception to Year 12 curriculum information, Community Library details, and a gallery of recent images. The new website complements our other communication methods such as our Facebook page and Flexibuzz messaging service to provide current information to our school and wider community. STUDENT FREE DAY Friday 9th August (Week 3) is a Student Free Day. Staff on this day will be working on continuing our improvement work focussed on Reading, Task Design and SACE Improvement. Regards, Michael Gaunt Principal

24th July, 2019 Issue 12 DIARY DATES – Term 3 Week 1: 22/7/19 to 26/7/19

Friday – MNSEC Formal @ Quorn

Friday – Cattle & Sheep Education Day

Friday – Yr 2/3 Toyota Tree Planting Day from 10am

Week 2: 29/7/19 to 2/8/19

Tuesday & Wednesday – Author “Mike Dumbleton” Visit

Tuesday – Rec to Year 6 Hip Hop Dance

Tuesday – SACE Info Night

Tuesday – Yr 11 RAP Session @ Gladstone from 1pm

Thursday – Yr 8/9 5-a-side Soccer @Booleroo

Thursday – Bundaleer Forest Day Reception & Year 1

Week 3: 5/8/19 to 9/8/19

Monday – Yr 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Tuesday – 9.40am R-6 Book Week Performance

Tuesday – Rec to Year 6 Hip Hop Dance

Thursday – School Photos

Friday – STUDENT FREE DAY

Saturday – Yr 9 Ski Trip leaves

IMPORTANT DATES Student Free Day – Friday

9/8/19 (Week 3 Term 3)

School Closure Day –

Monday 2/9/19 (Week 7

Term 3)

Student Free Day – Friday

15/11/19 (Week 5 Term 4)

R-6 NEWS

Hope you all had a relaxing holiday break ready for another busy term! END OF TERM ASSEMBLY Congratulations to the following award winners for Term 2: Reception Student of the Term – Henry Cooper Most Improved – Kody Redpath Year 1 Student of the Term – Ruby Ramsdall Most Improved – Ella Hammat Year 2/3 Student of the Term – Emily Boston Most Improved – Lottie Cooper Year 4/5 Student of the Term – Sarah Cooper Most Improved – Olivia Williams Year 5/6 Student of the Term – Cayla Hall Most Improved – George Jacka BOOK WEEK This year Book Week will be celebrated on Tuesday 20 August (Term 3, Week 5) with a dress up parade and activities in the morning. JCCC will be joining us for the dress up parade. The theme is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’ so start planning your costume! More information will be given closer to the date. YEAR 4/5/6 CAMP It was a pleasure to take the Year 4/5/6 students on camp to Woodhouse at

the end of last term. The students were well behaved and demonstrated impeccable manners – to which Kelly who organised our catering commented on. Thank you to Aimee Goode, Tamara Schmidt, Ash McKay and Kylie Kupke for attending the camp, Well done everyone. BUNDALEER FOREST NATURE PLAY On Thursday 1 August (Week 2) the Reception and Year 1 classes will join with JCCC for a ‘nature play’ day at Bundaleer Forest.

Simon Hutchinson from Climbing Tree will be coordinating activities for students to participate in including cubby house making, fairy houses, rope bridges and nature walks. Students will attend from 10am to 2pm and will need to bring their lunch and recess on the day. Parents are more than welcome to meet students at the forest for a fun filled day. Should you have any queries or issues, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school or via email jillian.hudson336@schools.sa.edu.au Jillian Hudson

R-6 Coordinator

7-9 NEWS

Welcome back to Term 3. I hope you all managed to get some rest and relaxation in. Term 3 looks to be a very busy one already. END OF TERM 2 AWARDS Congratulations to all students who were recipients of the Outstanding Academic Achievement, Excellent Academic Achievement and GPA Growth of 0.25 or more. We had a large number of students in our Middle School receive these awards. Also, congratulations to our award winners for our Australian of the Term and MVP Award.

Year Level MVP (Most Valued Peer) Australian of the Term

Year 7 Chloe Wehrmann Bree Callaghan

Year 8 Tilly Clark Sara Zanker

Year 9 Bruce Tohl and Hayden Kupke Belle Theron

MOBILE PHONES This term, students who are using their phone inappropriately will receive a sticker in their diary when collecting their phone from the Front Office. If their phone is taken a second time due to inappropriate use, a phone call home will be made to communicate that. If the phone is taken for a third time, a parent or caregiver will need

to collect it from the Front Office. Students are expected to have their diary with them when they collect their phone. SCHOOL UNIFORM It is pleasing to see such a large percentage of our Middle School students in our school uniform. Our school uniform policy can be found in our student diary. Copies are also available from the Front Office. Please ensure your child has appropriate school uniform. If you need assistance in accessing school jumpers or t-shirts, please contact me at the school. SKI TRIP Final preparations are underway for our skiers. Campers will leave on August 10 and return on August 16. We wish the campers good weather and snow falls and look forward to hearing all about their adventures at our Middle School assembly on Wednesday 21st August (Week 5). As always, if you need to contact me, please do so via the Front Office or on Morgan.Slattery157@schools.sa.edu.au. Morgan Wallis 7-9 Coordinator

10-12 NEWS

2019 DEBUTANTE BALL Jamestown Community School’s Governing Council were delighted to host the 2019 Debutante Ball at the Memorial Hall, Jamestown, on Friday July 5th. 17 couples (34 Debutantes) were capably trained by Mr and Mrs Tony and Kathryn Leesong, and Mrs Julie Kelly. The students were presented to Mr Rowan Ramsey MP and Mrs Teresa Ramsey with the boys looking very dapper in their black suits, finished with maroon corsages, and the girls looking elegant in their full-length, white dresses. The music was provided by Madge Vanstone and band, and Mr Phillip Leesong on piano, enticing debutantes, friends and family to dance right until the very end. Parents of the Debutante decorated the hall to suit an ambient garden theme, which was appreciated by approximately 360 attendees. On behalf of the Debutante Ball Organising Committee and JCS Governing Council, thank you to everyone who supported and assisted with the 2019 Debutante Ball. It was a great success. 2019 Debutantes

Alicia Sims Bradley Smallacombe Virginia Grycewicz Liam Morgan Courtney Downing Andrew Cradock Annabel Porter Ryan Clark Jordan Voumard Jacob Sparks Rachel Adams Troy Ritchie

Maddison Kitschke Angus Leese Sophie Reynolds Matt Zanker Jacqui Couzner Drew Voumard Cassandra Joubert Jack Walkington Tessa Francis William Seddon Alisha Hart Michael Johnson Sarah Scott Clayton Agnew Tess Kitschke Aidi Lawler

Caitlin Montgomerie Joshua Wehrmann Kate Daly Henry Robinson Sarah Hart Joshua Morgan

Acknowledgements to the following for their voluntary contributions to the ball: Master of Ceremonies Michael Gaunt Students were presented to: Mr Rowan Ramsey MP and Mrs Teresa Ramsey Debutante Trainers Mr Tony and Mrs Kathryn Leesong and Mrs Julie Kelly Hall Decorations Parents of the Debutantes and their partners Pianist Mr Phillip Leesong Wooden Arbour Drew Voumard Supper Supplied by debutantes’ families & community members

Prepared by JCS Parents Bar Mr Les Haynes

Term 2 Award Recipients Congratulations to the Term 2 award recipients. It was great to see the significant number of students who had achieved growth in their results from Term 1 to Term 2. This takes an increased commitment to study which is great to see prioritised. Congratulations also to the students achieving high and excellent achievement based on their report grades. The following sub-school awards were also awarded:

TERM 2 Australian of the Term MVP – Most Valuable Peer

Year 10 Bree Carkle Jordan Downing Kent Rattley

Year 11 Sarah Scott Sarah Scott

Year 12 Tessa Francis Courtney Downing

Road Awareness Presentation – Year 11 Students Next Tuesday July 30th, @ 1pm the MFS will present a Road Awareness Program at Gladstone High School to our Year 11 students. The students will need access to their phones so that they can access a smartphone app called ‘Road Awareness Program’. Students need to register PRIOR to the presentation. Year 9 Display in Library – Nominations for Acts of Kindness and Courage During the last week of term 2, Year 9 students presented oral presentations for the Henry Ward Beecher Medal – for individuals recognised for undertaking repeated acts of courage and kindness. These presentations were heart-warming, and a privilege to witness. I commend the students for their application to this task, as they whole-heartedly embraced collecting the evidence needed. These nominations are on display in the library and would make a pleasant end or start to your work day if you could stop by.

Year 9 Student Nominee Year 9 Student Nominee

Chelsea Bradtke Ben Moss Jade Leesong Vivian Thelning

Hannah Clark Dominic Clark Jessica McKay Vera Miller

Jade Cradock Tracey Challens Harry Reynolds Denise Ogilvy

Grace Crawford Joy Crawford Lachlan Stephens Margie Symonds

Hayden Harvey Darren Woolford Belle Theron Jade Cradock

Max Jacka Joyce Jacka Bruce Tohl Malcom Sparks

Macy Kitschke Tess Noonan Jakob Woolford Dr Sandow

Hayden Kupke Susannah Kupke Jack Zerna Paul Gibson

Adam Leesong Elizabeth Williams

The nominations are as follows:

SACE INFORMATION NIGHT Please see the advertisement for our SACE Information Night next Tuesday 30th July, for all current year 10 and 11 students. Parent and student attendance is strongly encouraged. The session commences at 7pm in Room 17 (Year 11 Room). Information regarding subject counselling, pathways and SACE will be shared. Bookings for course counselling will also be available. Danya McKay 10-12 Coordinator

SACE INFORMATION NIGHT SACE session for 2020 Year 11 and 12 students & parents

Tuesday 30th July, 2019 in Room 17 (Year 11 Homegroup) @ 7pm

SACE – What is it? SACE completion

Stage One and Two subject selection & process VET Pathways

Parents will be able to book appointments for subject counselling.

Students can create their own SACE Subject Selection Show Bag!

For further information: Danya.McKay149@schools.sa.edu.au HONESTY - EXCELLENCE - RESPECT - INTEGRITY – LOYALTY

RECEPTION NEWS

During the last 5 weeks of Term 2 Grant Hanlon taught tennis skills to the Junior school. Students learnt to control the ball by balancing the ball on the racquet and directing the ball by hitting it along the ground. Students enjoyed these sessions and were developing good eye hand coordination skills. Here are some comments about the sessions from the students. I enjoyed playing the Hungry Hippo game - Luke. I got better at hitting the ball with the racquet - Raymond. I liked hitting the ball - Izabella. I got better at hitting the ball higher - Emerson. I liked learning about tennis - Alice. I learnt how to do the running race in tennis - Sophie. I liked hitting the ball along the floor - Kody. I got better at hitting the ball over the net - Toby. I learnt how to throw the ball up in the air, spin around and when it bounces I try and catch it - Tamara. I got better at balancing the ball on the cone on the top of my head - Clancy. I kicked the ball with my foot and I got better at it - Cooper. I tried to bounce the ball with my racquet - Vinnie.

I learnt how to hit the ball - Jack. I liked playing the Hungry Hippo game and Mousetrap in tennis - Thomas. I liked doing the “jelly”, balancing the ball on my hand - Gracie. I got better at hitting the ball over the net - Chloe. I liked rolling the ball on the ground - Isla. Lee-Anne Zwar Reception Teacher

CANTEEN ROSTER Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 22/7 Donna Bradtke 29/7 Vicki Daly 5/8 Nicki Morgan 23/7 Colleen Broad 30/7 6/8 24/7 Kylie Kupke 31/7 7/8 Andrea Voumard 25/7 Barbara Carr 1/8 Stacey Goodes 8/8 26/7 Karen Tohl 2/8 Louise Cadzow 9/8 Karen Heness Please note that all Canteen Rosters are now on FlexiBuzz

CANTEEN FRUIT & VEG ROSTER Please provide donations of any produce that can either be frozen or put in the pantry. Items can be either left at the front office or taken directly to the canteen on a day that suits you during your rostered week. Week beginning: Mon 22nd July Naomi Connell, Anne Cooper, Narelle Cootes, Jen Couzner, Kim Hyland. Mon 29th July Sam Wytkamp, Kristy Cradock, Melinda Crawford, Tracey Dewell, Nicole Downing. Mon 5th August Patsy Dunn, Kim Napper, Renee Russell, Jess Gutherie, Vanessa Kerby. THANKYOU We would like to thank all parents who donate goods to the canteen and the parents who volunteer their time in the canteen to help Julie out. Thank you. DONATIONS of the following goods are appreciated as they are used regularly:- Strawberries, Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Grapes (seedless), Watermelon, Onions, Carrots, Zucchinis, Broccoli, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sausage Meat, Mince Meat, Sausages, Steak (stir-fry), Chicken Breasts, Hot Dog rolls, Wraps, Pasta (spaghetti & spirals), Rice, Packet Cake Mix, Icing Sugar, Patty Pans, Puff Pastry & Ice Cream Please note that Canteen Roster is now on FlexiBuzz