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PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

The Importance of Reading for Pleasure With our continued focus on improving the Reading achievement of our students, and strengthening a culture of students choosing to read for pleasure, it seemed timely that I read an interview in The Age newspaper with Dustin Martin, Brownlow Medallist from the Richmond Football Club, over the weekend. The interview detailed his battles throughout 2018, where he struggled to find personal fulfilment and happiness after winning the

Brownlow Medal, Norm Smith Medal and AFL premiership in 2017. Martin took up yoga and meditation to support his mental health, but also found reading for pleasure to be of great benefit. An excerpt from the article reads as follows:

‘Over summer, he took off on a spiritual hike through Ubud in Bali, which allowed him to devote more time to his rediscovered love of reading, something he hadn't done much of since dropping out of school.

"The big thing for me is reading books," Martin says. "It's something I never thought I'd do, but have done more of in the past 24 months, which I am really enjoying. It's all about learning about real things rather than bingeing on garbage TV." He's in the middle of Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now and has just finished Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements – a practical guide to personal freedom. ‘ The health benefits of Reading were discussed at our Reading Success for Life evening held two weeks ago

28th March, 2019 Issue 5 DIARY DATES – Term 1 Week 9: 25/3/19 to 29/3/19

Tuesday – MNSEC Athletics Sports Day – Back-up day

Wednesday – St James School Sports Day Practise on JCS Oval 9am-11am

Thursday – St James School Sports Day Practise on JCS Oval 9am-11am

Friday – Bizzy Bugs

Friday – Donut Van

Friday – St James School Sports Day on JCS Oval

Week 10: 1/4/19 to 5/4/19

Tuesday – Regional Choir Practise @ Jamestown Uniting Church 10am-1pm

Thursday – Life Van

Thursday – SMG Seminar 1.30pm

Friday – Story & Rhyme Time

Friday – Life Van R-6 & 7-12 Week 11: 8/4/19 to 12/4/19

Monday & Tuesday - Yr 10 Careers Trip

Monday – Parent/Teacher Interviews Open on-line

Monday – Gymnastics Come & Try in Stadium 4.30pm-7.30pm

Wednesday – SSSSA Athletics in Adelaide

Wednesday – 8am Easter Breakfast

Wednesday – Reports go home

Thursday – Year 8, 10 & 11 Immunisations @ 1.20pm

TERM 2 – Week 1:29/4/19 to 3/4/19

Friday – Parent/Teacher Interviews close online @ 4pm

Week 2: 6/5/19 to 10/5/19

Monday – Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.30pm-7.30pm

Tuesday – Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.30pm-5.30pm

at the Jamestown football clubrooms. Nearly 50 parents, students and staff attended the presentation, led by Literacy consultant Dr Rosie Kerin. Among the key messages discussed were:

We are not born with the ability to read. Reading is a skill that needs to be taught, learnt and practised. Low reading skills are usually not the result of a lack of intelligence, but a lack of opportunity to learn and practice. It is similar to learning the skill of riding a bike; without access to bikes from a young age, children would not have the opportunity to learn and practice this skill. Reading is no different.

The many benefits of Reading for pleasure, including: o greater success in school and later life o improved mental and emotional health o developing knowledge and expertise o improved sleep patterns, and o finding company and friendship.

The impact of increased screen time among all age groups of the population. Dr Kerin presented some possible strategies to reduce the amount of time people spend on their screens. These included:

o raising awareness of this as an issue o establish limits (what, where and when) o limit screen use before sleep/overnight o set a good example (where and when) o take this on as a family project.

The aim of all three education sites in Jamestown is to grow the amount of reading students and families do for pleasure. While it is our role as educators to explicitly teach the skills of Reading, we need the support of families to provide the time, encouragement and role modelling for students to practice these skills at home. We ask that families ‘Switch off and read’, which means that:

1. Find twenty minutes each day to invest in your children’s reading success 2. Turn off all screens and devices 3. Settle in wherever is most comfortable 4. Read aloud, together, or just spend some quiet time with books 5. If you like, post a photo of your readers to Facebook or Instagram: #switchoffandread 6. Let’s build a strong community of successful readers.

Given that research has proven that reading for pleasure is the most important indicator of the future success of a child, and knowing we all want the best possible outcomes for our children, as parents can you afford to find 20 minutes per night to invest in your child’s future? Or perhaps more importantly, can you afford not to?

Regards, Michael Gaunt Principal

R-6 NEWS

This term is certainly flying by! There has been quite a bit of sickness going

around lately. Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell to avoid the

spread of illness. Look after yourselves.

Last week we were lucky enough to

have ‘Circular Circus’ show at our

school. Heidi did a great job

performing and involving the

students. She even managed to hoola hoop with 21 hoops!! Awesome

effort!

Next week we have Life

Education running sessions

with the primary classes. Each

class will have a session along

with follow up activities with their teachers. On Thursday there will

also be SMG Christian Seminars for R-6 students. Lots happening!

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

Well done to our Middle School Over the past two weeks, many of the Year 7 students have been involved in the nomination and selection process of SAPSASA Sports. I am impressed by their enthusiasm and commitment to not only their school work during this time, but their representation of our school. Well done to our Year 7-9 students who not only represented our school in MNSEC but those who spent time out on the oval cheering on their peers. Well done! Walking through the classrooms I can feel a sense of pride and commitment to the students’ learning. Students are having high expectations for themselves and upholding our school values. Congratulations to the students on this commitment and respect for their learning and the learning of others. Please contact me at the school or via email on Morgan.Slattery157@schools.sa.edu.au if you have any concerns, questions or positive feedback. Morgan Wallis 7-9 Coordinator

10-12 NEWS

2019 Debutante Ball The 2019 Debutante Ball is going to be held on Friday July 5th @ 7.00pm. The first training commences on Sunday April 14th. Please follow our Facebook Page ‘Jamestown Debutante Ball’ for more information. Careers Expo – Year 10s April 8th & 9th The Year 10s are heading off to Adelaide for 2 days to explore varied future pathways and increase their exposure to differing industries and businesses. The students have paperwork to complete for this event. Work Experience – Year 10s June 3rd – June 7th A reminder that the Year 10 letters of interest should ideally be posted out by the end of the term. Week 4 Term 2 is the final deadline for all forms to be returned, signed, confirmed etc. Deciding on where to go is a big decision for many students – so focussing on the aspect of greater exposure to differing workplace environments (even if they aren’t the ‘perfect’ fit) is a valuable experience. Study Schedules Year 10 and 11 students in particular may be starting to feel the pinch with their curriculum load, as we near the end of term. We are continually reminded that a retention in learning is enhanced with greater frequency of revision, rather than cramming. Class teachers endeavour to coach students into a reliable routine where they balance their study over the course of a week. Highlighting notes, summarising information learnt and completing ‘end of chapter’ questions all contribute positively towards a greater understanding of both their learning and the retention of that learning. We encourage year 12 students who have exams to spend 3-4 hours per week on each subject. If you could have a conversation with your child regarding their study schedule and how they manage each subject, we can work together to get their desired result. In the mail… Young Endeavour Suited for Australians aged 16-23 to join a voyage in the national sail training ship Young Endeavour. Students do not need to have any prior sailing experience for the event. For more information go to www.youngendeavour.gov.au Write 4 Fun Write4fun encourages students to read and write through FUN competitions that are easy to enter. The event has been advertised around classes for several weeks. A reminder that the closing date is March 31st. www.write4fun.net Danya McKay 10-12 Coordinator

YEAR 4/5 NEWS The Year 4/5’s have completed a lot of visual art this term- they did a wonderful self-portrait, drew a landscape in proportion and also have some Storm Boy inspired pelicans on display in the library. Additionally, they have been learning about artisits from the past and have done a wonderful job of

creating their own versions of their works. So far they have studied: Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse and Sir Edwin Lanseer. In Writing we have been learning the '7 steps to writing' and have some incredible 'sizzling starts' ready for our narrative stories. Sizzling starts start in the action rather than telling us information we don't need to know eg. in a story about a shark attack I don't need 'one day I woke up and had weetbix for breakfast'. Here are some examples of our sizzling starts:

Chelsea Morgan: "Ahhhh!!!! Offfffff!!!! Liv!!!!!" called Chelsea, Ella and Emily as they looked down through the hole in the rocky ground.

Michael Boston: Splash! Boom! "Oh no, the sea wall, the ship is going to sink, we need to warn everyone."

Zara Cooper: "Help! Help! I'm drowning! I will sink to the bottom of the water, I will not be able to breathe, I will die".

Jai Benton: "Ewww. What's that?" screamed Jai. 'I think it's a snake with no head wriggling across the road'.

Brianna Woelk: Crash! Bang! The man stood still and then it happened...…...

Aimee Goode Year 4/5 Homegroup Teacher

AGRICULTURE NEWS As term 1 progresses, the Agriculture program is starting to kick off, with the Merino wethers on site getting ready for the show in September. On Tuesday (26th March) Nick Wadlow will be visiting to put the registration tags in. This was a great opportunity for the year 11 and 12 to speak to a leading member of the agricultural industry about the industry and careers. As the term progresses we are also getting closer to when the newest members of the program arrive, the steers. this will be a program predominately for the year 11 and 12 students where as in semester 2, the year 9 and 10 students will be involved with the sheep. With such large animals the school is requiring feed. If you have or know of anyone with Barley, Lupins or Oats that they would be willing to sell to the school, can you please email Mr Paynter at hayward.paynter288@schools.sa.edu.au

Hayward Paynter Ag Teacher

CANTEEN 4 DAY PER WEEK TRIAL The Canteen Committee have trialled a number of strategies over the past couple of years to increase profit in the canteen. Some ideas have worked better than others, but one thing we have learnt is that there is more profit margin in homemade food. As a trial the canteen will be closed on Tuesdays in week 10 & 11 of term 1 and the first 3 weeks of term 2. During these weeks Mrs Kelly will work an extra hour on the four days that the canteen is open, aiming to make some yummy food to serve over the counter.

CANTEEN VOLUNTEER THANK YOU Julie and the Canteen Committee would like to thank all parents who volunteer their time to support the Canteen, your efforts are very much appreciated. To increase the value of our volunteers we would love parents to stay in the canteen between recess and lunch to help Julie cook some yummy homemade food to be served over the counter, your ideas and recipes are most welcome. Making more homemade food in the canteen such as sausage rolls, pinwheels, toasties, soup, pizzas, cakes, biscuits, etc will give the children a wider variety of nutritious food to purchase, and will help to increase profit. If you would prefer not to help cook please don’t be put off of volunteering in the canteen, it is certainly not compulsory! If you are not a confident cook but are willing to help chop, grate or wash dishes it would be most appreciated. A huge thank you to parents who donate food to the Canteen, all donations help to keep costs down. Please keep your eye on the weekly list of donators in the newsletter, items such as mince, sausage mince, chicken breasts, puff pastry, eggs, and grated cheese are always needed. Please leave cold products at the front office. Thanks to all families who support the Canteen, helping to keep this valuable resource ongoing.

Canteen Committee

CANTEEN ROSTER Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 25/3 Sharon Millane 1/4 8/4 Nicki Morgan 26/3 MNSEC SPORTS DAY 2/4 Narelle Cootes 9/4 Kylie O’Loughlin 27/3 3/4 Lisa O’Dea 10/4 Leonie Keatley 28/3 Mel Hagger 4/4 Barb Carr 11/4 Meagan Catford 29/3 Kylie Wells 5/4 Andrea Voumard 12/4 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 25th March Libby Jacka, Hayley Jacka, Vikki Jones, Kylie Booth, Karen Tohl. Mon 1st April Leonie Keatley, Kristy McRostie, Sharon Larcombe, Erin Chase, Kylie Wells. Mon 8th April Jo Lawler, Linda Thelning, Craig Marlow, Katrina McDonald, Danya McKay, Mikayla

Woodburgess. Term 2 Mon 29th April Kristy McLeod, Sam Morgan, Yvonne Napper, Jenny Napper, Kim Napper, Phillipa Pycroft. 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

IMMUNISATIONS 2019

School Immunisation Program 2019 Immunisation Providers will be visiting Jamestown Community School on Thursday 11th of April 2019 at 1:20pm to administer the following vaccines- Year 8 students Dose 1 of human papillomavirus vaccine, (Gardasil) Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough vaccine (Boostrix) Year 10 students Dose 1 Meningococcal B (Bexsero) Meningococcal ACWY (Nimenrix) Year 11 students Dose 1 Meningococcal B (Bexsero) It is important that students have lunch on the day of immunisations. Any queries contact Dymph, Gladstone Health Centre ph: 86622158 or dymphna.catford@.sa.gov.au

2019 JCS MNSEC TEAM

See the 2019 JCS MNSEC team, an article & results will follow in the Week 11 Newsletter.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

JAMESTOWN & PETERBOROUGH NETBALL FOOTBALL CLUB

MINI’s & SUB MINI’s FOOTBALL Please be advised that training starts Wednesday 3 April at 4pm at the Jamestown Oval. Players born from 2007-2012 are eligible to register. For those who have not yet registered please contact Greg Farr 0418458881 for the registration link. Please come to training with your completed Conduct of Conduct and Medical Forms which can be found on the JPFNC website under ‘Registration and Policies’.

Any questions please contact Ryan Simpson 0408642413.

FUN NET & THUNDER NET 2019 The Fun Net and Thunder Net program for 2019 will be run by Ellie Stacey, Regina Farr and Stacey Goodes. Training will be held Wednesdays at 3:45-4:45pm in the Big Shed. Fun Net and Thunder Net will commence in week 2, term 2 which is Wednesday 8th May. The program will run for 9 weeks finishing in week 10 of term 2, and will cost $20 per student. Fun Net is open to students in year 1 & 2, the Thunder Net program is for students in year 3. To register your child’s interest to participate email Stacey Goodes glenappa@bigpond.com please include the child’s name and year level, you will be emailed a Medical Form, please bring this to the first session.