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JubilationJubilation The voice of The voice of Jubilee Primary SchoolJubilee Primary School 30 August 2011
34 Manra Way, Pacific Pines 4211
PO Box 486 Helensvale 4212
Ph: 07 55028566 Fax: 07 55028522
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jubileeprimary.qld.edu.au
Diary Dates
Wednesday 31st August
Father’s Day Stall
Thursday 1st September
Yrs 5/6/7 Fathers Breakfast
Thursday 1st September
Father’s Day Stall- Day 2
Friday 2nd September
Gold Coast Show Holiday
Saturday 10th September
Family Fun Day
Tuesday 13th September
Diverse Learners A/noon Tea
Friday 16th September
Last day Term 3
Friday 16th September
Second Hand Uniform Sale 2pm
Monday 3rd October
First day Term 4
Friday 14th October
ODD Socks Day
Monday 17th October
Pupil Free Day
Friday 21st October
School Disco
Wednesday 9th November
Conundrum Matinee
Thursday 10th November
Conundrum Evening Show
Friday 11th November
Conundrum Evening GALA Show
Friday 25th November
Christmas Concert
Voucher box in
school office
WAITING
Waiting! How often we wait. We wait in queues at the supermarket, we wait at the traffic
lights, we wait for our weekends to come around, we wait for holidays, and we wait for a child
to be born. Life, at times, may seem full of waiting.
Waiting means living with a hopeful anticipation or expectation of something to happen. When we wait at the supermarket, we are expecting to be served. When we wait for our weekends to come around most of us are expecting to have some days off work, and so on. When we wait for the Lord – when we wait on God - we wait in confident hope that God will hear us and answer us. Waiting and hope go together, which is based on trust and faith, being confident in God‘s faithfulness, love, timing, and understanding of our situation. But waiting also means we can‘t just passively sit back and wait for something to happen. Waiting also means actively seeking God. We spend time in prayer; praying about our own particular circumstances. We spend time in meditation and reading the Scriptures, the living Word of God. We belong to a community of faith. Waiting means trusting in God and God‘s goodness, even when our life may seem full of adversity and troubles, or we get lost in the busyness and routine of everyday living, for as we all know and experience, life is full of ups and downs. Many of us have been praying for peace in the world. But when we watch the news on TV we are flooded with news of violence, terrorism, oppression, and greed for power. The images are often overwhelming. Waiting on God is hard, and requires a great deal of patience. Even if we don‘t see or hear God‘s answer straight away, when we put our faith into action by turning our needs and desires over to God, we are putting our complete trust in God; God who has our best interests at heart, God who loves us abundantly. Our waiting for God is not in vain, for waiting on God enables us to grow in faith. While we may not fully understand why God makes us wait, we do know that God has a special purpose for us and our lives. ―I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope‖ (Psalm 130.5a) Rev Lyn Dunn Gold Coast North Anglican Church
THE MUSICAL! WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER -Matinee
THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER-Evening
FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER– Evening Gala Show
Dear Parents and Friends,
This Sunday is Fathers Day – A day when dads get to put their feet up for a change, let someone else do the housework
and cooking and generally be treated like a king!
Hopefully, you‘ve all stopped laughing by now! Seriously, Father‘s Day is a chance to say thanks to all our dads for just
being themselves. It is a chance to show them that we appreciate the efforts they make for their families and especially,
for their children. While the day has undoubtedly turned into a commercial one in many respects, we should still ensure
that we take the opportunity if at all possible to simply spend some quality time with our dads.
Fathers Day is also a day to remember our fathers who have passed away and are now with God. We pray that they are
enjoying the eternal banquet promised by our God.
Happy Fathers Day to all our dads!
SCHOOL FEES
Just a reminder that school fees are now overdue and that if you have not finalised your account, please contact Maria in
the Administration Office ASAP.
TROPICARNIVAL CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all of the classes who recently participated in the Tropicarnival Verse Speaking Eisteddfod:
Prep L– 2nd Place, Prep U Very Highly Commended and Prep F– Highly Commended.
1F– Very Highly Commended,1U Very Highly Commended AND 1L- Highly Commended.
2L-Very Highly Commended and 2F Very Highly Commended.
3L-2nd Place
Thank you to the numerous and dedicated staff members for their expertise, time and effort in preparing the children, to
the large numbers of parents who supported wholeheartedly and to the children for their enthusiasm and persistence – a
great job all round!
ASSISI YEAR 8 ENROLMENTS
Last week I had the pleasure of catching up with Mrs Dora Luxton, Principal of Assisi Catholic College, it was great that
Dora was able to spend some time here at Jubilee and attend our Friday Assembly. We discussed the new agreement
between Jubilee and Assisi in relation to Year 8 enrolments from Jubilee. We have attached a letter from Dora to this
week‘s newsletter showing the Assisi enrolment process. As Assisi has enrolment pressure due to the large number of
siblings going through their school, Jubilee students are no longer guaranteed spots at Assisi.
QUOTE of the WEEK:
―Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.‖
Albert Einstein
THOUGHT For Your WEEK
Setting An Example
By Catherine Pulsifer, © 2011
Last week was an emotional week for many thousands of Canadians. Jack Layton, Leader of the Official Opposition
Party in Canada, passed away.
To quote Albert Einstein, ―Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.‖ I am not
writing about politics, I am writing about a man who set an example for all of us. Mr. Layton influenced thousands of
Canadians. He was an example of a man who truly had a passion for his work. He did not just speak about the issues;
he actually worked to have issues resolved. He took up causes that he believed in, causes that many others shied away
from – causes such as the homeless, AIDS, violence against women, the environment, to name only a few.
His life was dedicated to helping others who perhaps could not help themselves. He believed in equality for all and that
no one should be left behind. He was a source of inspiration for thousands, and when he passed away on August 22nd,
2011, it shocked a nation. People of all political beliefs, of all ages were saddened. Never in this country‘s history has
there been such an outpouring of emotion. And, the reason for this, is due to a man who supported and worked for the
people; a man who would take up the cause of those less fortunate; a man that influenced and touched the lives of
thousands of Canadians.
I leave you with a quote from a letter that Jack wrote to Canadians, and it is my hope that it inspires you and gives you
some insight into a man that will be missed:
―My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving,
hopeful and optimistic. And we‘ll change the world.‖
Jack Layton
1950 - 2011
God bless you and best wishes for the week ahead.
David Sewell
Principal
From the Assistant Principal Religious Education
Prayers for the Morcombe family, and ourselves
With the publicity surrounding the death of Daniel Morcombe and the ongoing investigation constantly in the news, many of
our children are very aware of their vulnerability and of the potential dangers they may face. Let‘s keep working for a safer
community and keep the Morcombe and our families a focus of our intercessions to God.
Hearing from God
Parents Prayer Gathering allows an opportunity for us to share prayer for the Jubilee community. When and where:
Mondays, from 8.30 am to 9.00am in the meeting room, Jubilee Hall.
Seasons for Growth
We have begun our program with the early years students but have had to move the Year 4-7 group to Tuesday
afternoons as well due to Thursday after school sports training. This means the Year 4-7‘s will begin next week.
A Service of Thanks-giving Prayer for Emergency Workers
On Friday, 16 September at 2 pm we are praying for Emergency Workers and their families at our Assembly. If you are a
Jubilee parent and member of an Emergency Service (Police, Ambulance, and Fire Services, State Emergency Service,
Rural Fire Brigade and Accident and Emergency nurses and the like) let us know so we can include your family and
yourself in our thanks-giving prayer. Email me at [email protected]
Kind regards,
Trevor Sketcher
Resource Centre News
We Are Back!
We are back in business. We are dry and have hopefully avoided any secondary damage to any books due to moisture in
the air while the Resource Centre was drying out. A special thanks to everyone who read a home reader for a second time
or missed borrowing again. Mrs Fen has finally stopped wearing her gum boots and poncho at her desk so we are we
ready to go!
Covering!
Because she is awesome Mrs Fen has catalogued hundreds of new readers that need covering. We would love any help
you could possibly offer.
Michael Ball
Resource Centre Coordinator
ICLT Coordinator
Helensvale State High School's Parent Orientation Tour for Year 8 2012
Thursday 1st September 9am - 10.30am
This will incorporate a tour of the school with current students, followed by a morning tea with key staff.
This is a great opportunity to meet students and staff and familiarise yourself with the school.
This tour is for parents only. Students will have an orientation week at the beginning of the school year.
Please RSVP by 26 August for catering purposes to Helensvale State High School Administration Office on 55738555
G’day from the APA
G’day everyone: Welcome to Week 8.
Last Thursday 25th August, several of our Prep, Yr1, Yr 2 and Yr 3 classes attended and participated in choral
speaking at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. Every class performed very well and Ms Lynes‘
3L and Mrs Clarke‘s Prep L both earned 2nd Place trophies - outstanding ! As well as performing masterfully, our
students also behaved incredibly well, with organisers and another Principal complimenting our school on how
respectful and co-operative our students were on the day. Well done all involved !
Trevor Sketcher and I will be away from school today Tuesday 30th and tomorrow, Wednesday 31st August attending the
BCE Assistant Principals‘ Conference at Surfers Paradise. This is always an excellent event with professional develop-
ment opportunities and interschool sharing of best practice as regular outcomes.
This week we welcome two Jubilee past pupils, Taylor Cross and Sophie Porter, who are undertaking work experience
from Helensvale State High here at Jubilee .
Best wishes to all our Dads, Grand-dads and Father-figures for Fathers‘ day this Sunday !
Special School Focus: With the new sports shirt in mind and a change of season imminent, it is probably a very good
time for us to once again focus on correct school uniform. Our Special School Focus for the next two weeks will be :
―Show pride in Jubilee - always choose
To wear the right uniform, socks and shoes!”
In this focus, we will concentrate on the importance of wearing only correct Jubilee uniform items and wearing them with
pride. As part of this focus, parents are asked to be supportive in this regard and to also make sure that all items of uniform
have been clearly labelled for identification if lost. Our lost property bins are sadly once again overflowing with jumpers,
hats and other items.
Australian Youth Choir Visit:
This Thursday a representative from the Australian Youth Choir will briefly visit each class from Yrs 2-6 to listen to the
children singing. Children identified as having potential will be given a note inviting them, through parents, to become
involved in the AYC.
Parent Parking, Drop-off and Pick-up Reminders: Binstead Way Entrance and Manra Way Roundabout Parking
Unfortunately, there are still some safety and traffic flow concerns relating to parent practices at Drop-off and Pick-up
times:
Please do not stop in or near the Manra Way roundabout or in front of the top entrance gate.
Please do not enter the top entrance to drop off or pick up students.
Please do not park along the bike lane in Binstead Way near the bottom entrance.
Please do not park in the top car park or the car park adjacent to the MPC.
Please use the footpaths and crossings when walking students to or from school.
Have a great Week 8, everyone!
Regards,
Brian Mason.
(Assistant Principal, Administration.)
Afternoon Tea Invitation to all parents of Diverse Learners
At Jubilee we recognise that the journey along the way is not always smooth for students, as well as their parents, as you
aim to support your children, particularly those students that have a diagnosis of an Impairment, a Learning Difficulty or is
visiting an outside professional (e.g. an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist). The journey that you embark on,
when it has been identified that your child will need additional support is one that is unpredictable, filled with emotion and
at times seems like a lengthy, ongoing process.
If you are a parent that would like an opportunity to chat to other parents that may be going through or have gone through
the experience that you have, regarding a child with Diverse Learning Needs, then please come along to our first After-
noon Tea for Parents of Diverse Learners. Support staff at Jubilee, such as Support Teacher: Inclusive Education (Disa
Hill), Guidance Counsellor (David Higgins) and Administration staff look forward to hosting this gathering and continuing it
into the future, offering the support to our community.
Date: Tuesday 13th September
Time: 1.45 pm
Where: Meeting Room in the Multi Purpose Centre (new Hall)
What to Bring: Yourself for a chat, a time to share or listen!
Topic: The Educational Journey
RSVP: Friday 9th Sept email to [email protected] or phone 55028566
Sports News
Running Club: No Running Club this Thursday 1st September due to Fathers Day Breakfast. Running Club / Orienteering
will be on next Tuesday 6th September.
School Sport : Grade 5,6 and 7 sport cluster days resume next Monday 05th Sept and again on the 12th of Sept.
OzTag: Trials are being held this week for grade 5,6 and 7 students. Teams will be announced in the next few days. The
OzTag carnival this year will be held on Tuesday 13th Sept and details will be given to those children who gain selection.
Yours in Sports
Alistair Davies
Transition to the Australian Curriculum at Jubilee
2011 saw the introduction of a new nationwide Australian Curriculum in 4 Key Learning Areas. At Jubilee, we have begun
the process of implementing this in:
English
Maths
Science
To prepare for and support this, our staff are continually developing their proficiencies with the new curriculum by:
Planning, assessing and reporting using the Australian Curriculum in the above 3 KLA‘s
On-going Professional Development
Reviewing and developing our school Curriculum Framework around the Australian Curriculum.
Reviewing curriculum procedures, eg Assessment Procedures
Reviewing current pedagogies to develop inquiry approach across all KLA‘s.
Continuing to embed Information Communication Learning Technologies in all teaching.
This implementation process will continue through 2012. In 2012, we plan to introduce the KLA of History and others as
they are released by ACARA.
To view the Australian Curriculum, click on: http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Home .
Deborah Sketcher
Curriculum Support Teacher
FATHER’S DAY BREAKY
ALL FATHERS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS OF STUDENTS IN YEARS 5,6,7 are invited to our Annual Father's Day
Sausage Sizzle Brekky on Thursday 1st September 2011 @ 7:30 - 8:30am, in the HUB. An invitation will be sent home
with any extra details. The teachers will be looking forward to serving you, so bring your appetite and your lovely selves!!
Help build a network of Catholic leaders
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has created a group called the Assembly of Catholic Professionals (ACP). The ACP is a
forum for business women and men of the Archdiocese interested in Catholic life, and Church leaders to come together
as a community to get to know each other, and to discuss issues and trends in the life of the Church.
The Assembly meets quarterly, over lunch. There is opportunity for networking and to listen to a guest speaker. The next
luncheon is on 15 September at the Queensland Rugby Club. Greg Sheridan, foreign editor of The Australian will speak
on the topic of ‗Surviving the secular society from a Catholic perspective‘. For membership details visit
www.bne.catholic.net.au/acp or call 3336 9406.
EISTEDDFOD NEWS
Our Class verse speaking choirs certainly did us proud at the Eisteddfod last Thursday! Picking up a couple of trophies
and varied Highly Commended and Very Highly Commended certificates along the way! Congratulations must go to all
concerned, particularly their dedicated class room teachers. The children had so much fun - from the bus ride there to the
whole participation on the 'big stage'. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to work as a team once again and be proud
of their results.
The Speech and Drama section for our individual students begins next Monday the 5th September. We wish all our
participants the best of luck! They have worked hard to be the best they can be for their performances and we know they
are all winners in our eyes. Please check your programmes for performance times and contact Alexandra on her mobile
(0414731378) if unexpected sickness should happen and they are unable to attend.
We will be extending our programme next term to allow more families to join us for the final term of 2011. More details of
this will be sent home this week to those interested. Exciting times!
Term Four also holds more challenges for our students with our ASCA presentations towards the end of November! This
was a highlight of the year last year and no doubt will be again.
Keep watching this space for results and exciting things to come!
Anita Eldridge
Tuckshop News
W/c 29/08:
31/08: Anita Bland 1/09: Jenny Martin, Danielle Shaw 2/09 Closed Show Holiday
Heather May– Tuckshop Convenor: [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Our new Jubilee Sports Shirts have arrived for Grades1-7, they are selling in the Uniform shop for $29, the new shorts are
still on the way. The 2012 Uniform order forms were sent home last week, please complete and return to the school office
with 10% deposit prior to Thursday 1st September, 2011
Joanne Collins [email protected]
P&F News
FATHER’S DAY STALL – WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST
We will be holding our Father‘s Day Stall at school tomorrow, Wednesday 31st August. The stall will be located on the lawn area near the Admin Block at the end of Block 1, with classes being called down in turn during the morning to do their purchasing. Every student will have the opportunity to purchase a maximum of 2 items each. Some of the gifts that will be for sale are:
Multi Function Tape Measure; Stress Less Balls; Water Bottles & Thermal Travel Mugs; Led Torches; Mini Keyring Dolphin Torches; Car Visor Memo Pad; plus a selection of other novelty items, prices range from $1.50 to $5.
Please note that all gifts have a limited supply per class allotment so may have sold out prior to your child purchasing a gift. All children are encouraged to purchase what they would like to buy Dad and not necessarily what they have been told to buy. This adds to the children‘s excitement of buying something special ―on their own‖ for Dad.
If there are any leftovers, they will be available for sale on Thursday 1st of September out the front of the office, so Mums and Dads if you need anything for Grandpa this is when you‘ll be able to purchase from the stall. Also the Thursday gives those children who want to purchase more than the maximum of 2 gifts an opportunity to do so. On the day please send with your child a BROWN PAPER BAG with their money and include their name and class; this is so we can return the gifts home safely.
If you are able to help with the stall on the day please call and/or email the P&F .
Many thanks and Happy Father‘s Day to all !!!
Jubilee P&F Executive Team
President- Rhonda Verheijen 0419 728745; Vice-President- Linda Vayro 0410 553245; Treasurer- Sharon Mart 0418 790901; Secretary- Sarah Davis 0417 361883
With the Fun Day now less than 2 weeks away, the P&F would like to let you know that armbands are currently on sale this week outside the office every morning between 8.15am and 8.45 am and from next Monday (5th) we will be selling them outside the office in afternoons as well. They are also available at assembly on Fridays; in the uniform shop; and at OSHC. The armbands are $20.00 each (and will be on sale on the Fun Day for $25.00). Individual ride tickets will also be available on the Fun Day for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. The armbands provide unlimited access to twelve awesome rides.
Also, volunteer rosters have been posted outside the school library, so if anyone is interested in donating an hour (or even ½ an hour) of their time on the day that would be wonderful.
If you have any queries regarding the fun day, please don‘t hesitate to call me on 0411 466503 or email: [email protected].
Kind regards,
Margaret Armstrong, Fun Day Co-ordinator
FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday 10 September 10am – 3pm Mr Parry's new kids band
Will be playing at the Family Fun Day
12:45 till 1:30
So come check them out!
All volunteers free 'Jubilee cafe' tea/ coffee
voucher
Note to self
When in need of a sit down at the Family Fun
Day head up to the MPC for a coffee and cake deal
and some cool displays.
Heaps is happening in the MPC on the Family Fun Day so head on up to find
Cent Auction Cake Stall 'Jubilee Cafe' Sports Memorabilia Items Dance Displays A quiet seat and a great view
FREE ACTIVITIES Treasure Map Hunt Playdough Cardmaking ( The Greater Stall) Dance Displays
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Put your name down to help out, lists at library, on class
doors and with armband sellers
PARSO'S PIZZA – selling $1 pizza and $1 drinks with 50% takings back to the school!
Conundrum Capers
Cast, please continue to read through your scripts. This is VERY important.
Due to the large number of cast and having 12 scenes, not all students get to run their scene each week. Unfortunately
that is part and parcel of being in a production like this. While we try to do our very best to get though as much as we can
we are limited by time etc. We do need all students to attend each rehearsal. We run songs together, have important
info to share etc. Please understand that we are doing our very best to produce a quality show for our students.
It is vital that you only pick your child up from the front entrance. PLEASE DO NOT pick up children from anywhere else.
Also please only take your own child unless other arrangements have been made from other parents.
If there are any other students who have not paid their $25 one off payment, could they please do so ASAP as we are
beginning to purchase items for the production.
In the meantime, if there are any concerns, please contact me via [email protected]
Mr Parry
Music Teacher SHOW DATES: Wednesday 9th November– Matinee.
Thursday 10th November—Evening Show. Friday 11th November –Gala Evening Show
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