Dear Parents/Carers,

A group of interested parents/carers have been working with the school recently to provide some feedback on their experience with the school's approach to digital learning. In addition, the information and support parents/carers may need from the school to manage their child's use of devices at home. 

To ensure we receive feedback from a broad range of parents/carers we have collaboratively designed a survey which I will distribute via email next week.

The purpose of the survey is:

• To review and inform the school's planning for digital learning going forward
• To determine the information and support parents/carers may require for their child to be safe and successful digital users. 

Some information about digital learning at Jamboree Heights State School

Jamboree Heights State School and Queensland primary schools implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs for digital learning for a variety of compelling reasons, largely centred around preparing learners for a technology-rich future and the enhancement of their learning experiences.

1. Developing 21st Century Skills and Digital Literacy:

• BYOD programs aim to equip learners with the digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and creatively skills to thrive in an evolving society. 
• BYOD educates learners on how to use technology safely, ethically and responsibly. 

2. Personalised and Differentiated Learning

• BYOD allows teachers to provide more personalised learning pathways, adapting content and activities to individual learning needs and learning styles. 

3. Enhanced Engagement and Access to Resources

• BYOD provides additional options around engagement and interaction in learning, promoting active participation. 
• BYOD allows access to a vast array of digital resoures, educational apps, and online content, enriching their learning across all curriculum areas.
• BYOD allows rich media integration where learners can utilise various media formats including digital stories, images and videos to enhance their understanding and expression.

Other factors to note:

The Department of Education currently produces resources and materials to deliver and support teaching and learning that are primarily digital in nature.  NAPLAN testing in Year 3 and 5 now takes place in mid March in all Queensland schools on a digital platform.

There has been significant investment from the Queensland Department of Education in the installation of filters on school networks which block non-educational websites and resources. Therefore, if home networks don't use a child-safe filtering system, learners will access a broader range of websites and resources than what is available to them at school.

We would encourage a broad range of respondents to the survey. 

LEADERSHIP TEAM NEWS

Mrs Ivory-Lisle (Deputy Principal Yr 5 and 6) has taken leave until June 13. She is replaced for this time by Mrs Rae Welch. From June 16, Mrs Canavan (Principal) will be taking long-service leave and will return to work on July 28. Mr Matthews (Deputy Principal 2/3) will be Acting Principal for this period and he will be backfilled by Mrs Rae Welch.

Have a good week,

Kathy

Bogan Bingo Bonanza!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Bogan Bingo night! It was a fabulous evening filled with laughter, flannelette, and fun, with all funds raised going back to the school!

From the questionable fashion choices to the energetic number calling and classic tunes, the night was a brilliant celebration of good humour and community spirit. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and hear the echo of laughter throughout the MPC.

Whether you came for the bingo, the laughs, or just to embrace your inner bogan – we hope you had as much fun as we did. Thank you for making it such a memorable night!

To ensure the accuracy of our roll marking and attendance system, we regularly follow up with families that have unexplained student absences. You can check in QParents to see if your child has any unexplained absences, and provide a reason. The video below shows you how.

Curriculum Planning Days

Over the next 2 weeks, year level teams will be involved in a day each of curriculum planning. We will review the current units of learning and prepare for Term 3 to ensure our teaching, learning and assessment are consistent and suits the needs of our learners.

Year 1

In Year 1, our learners have been studying Australian animals and presenting what they have learned in an information report. The authors pictured below have used a range of language features, vocabulary and interesting sentences to communicate information on the platypus. Well done to Nirvaan, Alex and Adrianna for their fantastic writing and their ZINGER nomination!

Prep

Under 8’s Week Kindy Visit

Last week, our current Prep learners visited the C&K Jamboree Kindy to celebrate Under 8’s Week. It was an exciting time for our learners, especially those who attended C&K last year. They participated in a variety of activities and our teachers report a great time was had by all.

Prep 2026 Enrolment Process

Lunchtime clubs and activities

For Term 2, we have a range of new clubs and activities now available to engage and support our learners, and believe there is something on offer for everyone. Please see the overview below for details on what’s on offer. We encourage you to explore these options with your child and help them find something they’re excited to try. If your child is unsure about joining a club, we suggest they attend at least once to see if it’s a good fit.

Clubs in the spotlight

Handball Clubs - Year 3, 1st break Mon | Year 4, 1st break Tue | Year 5 & 6, 1st break Wed 

Each week, Miss Annabelle (Years 3 and 4) and Mrs. Guenzler (Year 6) run a handball club where they review key rules and offer coaching and support to help resolve common game issues and keep everything running smoothly. Miss Annabelle even brings some music to her liven up sessions!

Minecraft Club -  Year 3-6 | Monday, 1st break in 4J Classroom

Learners love coming together to create and explore virtual worlds. Minecraft provides a fantastic platform where they can use their imagination collaboratively while developing teamwork and communication skills. There's a lot that goes into building a world!

Supporting Diverse Learners at Jamboree Heights – NCCD Collection

Our school support model is based on the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). Students who face specific challenges or disabilities, and who require additional support, may be included in the NCCD. 

The NCCD recognises that learners require different levels of adjustment and categorises support into four tiers:

• Quality Differentiated Teaching Practice (provided occasionally)

• Supplementary (provided often)

• Substantial (provided most of the time)

• Extensive (provided at all times)

At the school level, any learner included in the NCCD will have a Personal Learning Record that outlines their specific areas of need and the key adjustments in place. One of the strengths of the NCCD is its inclusive approach to all types of disabilities, with a focus on the strategies we use to help learners access the classroom curriculum and school activities.

If your child is currently included in the NCCD or is being considered for inclusion, you will be contacted individually in the coming months to discuss this. For more information on the legislative requirements and what data is shared with the Australian Government, please refer to the NCCD Fact Sheet.

It’s important to note that a student does not need to be included in the NCCD to receive additional support. In our classrooms, we recognise a wide range of learning needs and strive to support all learners every day through high-quality teaching practices. Many students who receive support do not have a diagnosed disability. This includes students who need enrichment or extension, those learning English as a second language, and those with mild learning difficulties or behavioural challenges.

For further information about the NCCD or the data collection process, please contact Alister Warren at awarr26@eq.edu.au.

We are excited to invite you to the Jamboree Heights State School 2025 Junior Sports Carnival! It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition.

• Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Venue: Bottom Oval

House Shirt Colours

Students are encouraged to wear their house colour shirts:

• Bowen – Green
• Logan – Blue
• Oxley – Yellow

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – March Past
Students will assemble near the Year 2 buildings and walk to the grandstand area in their house groups.

9:10 AM – Welcome Announcements

9:15 AM – 10:20 AM – Sprints (60m & 80m)
Races will be held for Years 1 to 3 on the athletics track, separated by gender.

10:20 AM – 11:00 AM – Activity Rotations (2 activities)

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Lunch Break

11:50 AM – 1:00 PM – Activity Rotations Continue (4 activities)

1:00 PM – Final Announcements and Return to Class

Activity Descriptions

Students will rotate through a variety of exciting and age-appropriate activities including throwing, jumping and ball games.

A Note to Parents

We welcome you to attend and cheer for your children as they participate in each activity. Please ensure your child comes prepared with:

• Their house colour shirt
• A hat
• Water bottle
• Healthy lunch and snack

Let’s make it a day full of fun, energy, and school spirit!

There will also be a whole school sausage sizzle so don’t miss out, order your sausage sizzle today. The sausage sizzle is available to all year levels to order.

If you can please spare half an hour to help out on the day it would be greatly appreciated. Sign up at the following link https://volunteersignup.org/PWHEF

Year 6 Leaders Shine at Jamboree Park Opening

Last Friday afternoon, a group of our Year 6 learners proudly represented our school at the official opening of Jamboree Park, volunteering as part of the Junior Rotary Program. The event was an enormous success, with a fantastic turnout from the local community and plenty of fun activities for children of all ages.

Our Year 6 students helped run activity stations throughout the park and did an outstanding job engaging with the younger children. Their enthusiasm, kindness, and leadership were on full display, as they helped make the afternoon memorable for everyone who attended.

The organisers of the event were full of praise for our students, thanking them for their time, positive attitude, and the way they proudly represented our school. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and their growing role as community leaders.

Well done to all the learners involved! Your contributions truly made a difference!

Year 6 Science Investigations: Changing States of Matter

This term in Science, our Year 6 learners have been exploring the fascinating topic of changes in states of matter. As part of their assessment, learners conducted a hands-on experiment to observe how different materials respond to heating and cooling.

Working in small groups, students carefully examined frozen samples of water, wax, cheese, and butter. They then heated each substance and observed how it changed. Once melted, the materials were cooled again to see whether they would return to their original state.

This activity helped students display their learning so far this term and their understanding of reversible and irreversible changes. It was a great example of science in action, engaging, fun, and full of discovery!

Year 5 Podcast Writing: Exploring the Story of Ash Barty

Our Year 5 learners have been busy planning, scripting, and preparing their very own podcasts, and we cannot wait to hear the final results!

This week, classes focussed on the inspirational story of tennis star Ash Barty and explored her life and achievements through a variety of lenses, including social, cultural, and historical contexts. They examined how Barty’s Indigenous heritage, her journey in professional sport, and her sportsmanship have shaped her legacy both on and off the court.

As part of their learning, students participated in focus lessons on note taking using a specific topic focus, explored examples of podcasts and their key elements, and used their notes to construct engaging scripts. They then practiced reading and recording their scripts, developing confidence and fluency along the way.

We are all looking forward to hearing the finished podcasts and celebrating the creativity, research, and text structures that have created these exciting pieces!

Did you know that you can translate the newsletter quickly and easily into many languages? Simply choose the language from the header just above the newsletter title!

Coming up soon in our school music calendar

Week 7 – 5 June – Fanfare for Senior Choir and Year 3 Choir.

Week 9 – 17 June – Winter Concert for Beginner Strings, Junior Strings, Senior Strings, Junior Band, Senior Band, Senior Choir. 12:45pm School concert and 6pm Concert for families.

Week 10 – 26 June – JindaJam combined workshops with Middle Park SS and Jindalee SS for Year 4 Band and Year 3 Strings (at JHSS).

Bogan Bingo

A special thanks to the Performing Arts Committee for organising our Bogan Bingo fundraiser and for everyone who was able to come along and support – it was a fun night!

Fanfare

Our heat of the statewide Fanfare Choral Competition is on Thursday 5 June. The Year 3 Choir need to meet at the Old Hall at 8am and the Senior Choir need to meet at 9am. More information in the emails from Mrs Brydon. Please contact her if you have questions dbryd1@eq.edu.au.

Benefits of Singing

Our school choirs know all about the benefits of singing – they feel it every week when they rehearse together. What a great way to start our day! All of our children get to experience these benefits each week in class as well. You can lock into these benefits too, pop on some music at home while you’re getting ready for school and have a little family sing along, or even a dance and sing! Let’s get those endorphins flowing and develop that sense of belonging in a fun way whenever we can.

A LITTLE BIT OF MUSIC FUN – some great ones this week!

Here are the clips that upper school students have watched recently in Music. We often only watch part of the clip in class due to time constraints and the learners are always asking to watch the rest. I tell them to ask their parents to show them from the newsletter. Why not watch them as a family and share the fun!

Week 5 -  Line Rider #27 - The Four Seasons, Summer/"Storm" (Vivaldi)

Week 6 – Building Bolero -- Queensland Symphony Orchestra Moves to South Bank

Book Fair – Thank you!

Another amazing response to our Book Fair – we took in $6800 and raised just over $2000 in dollar reward points. Lots of new books coming to the shelves! Thank you once again for your support.

Back orders from Book Fair (where an order was placed for a last copy) should be arriving soon.

We also had some parents who ordered after the deadline for Issue 3 Book Club. These orders will be arriving soon. Back orders from Issue 3 will be delivered when back in stock.

Issue 4 book club brochures will be coming home soon, order deadline is Friday 13th June 9am.

Reconciliation Week – Author visit

We had a great time at Tony Armstrong’s book talk on Wednesday. A proud Gamilaroi man, well-loved media personality and former AFL player (Crows, Magpies and Swans), Tony is now the author of two children’s books: George the Wizard and Maggie the Dragon. Our Year 1 and 2 learners along with invited guests and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners were captivated by Tony’s talk and his reading of Maggie the Dragon, a story about being seen and loved for who you really are. Learners were excited to line up and have their book/s signed by Tony, and he enjoyed having a little chat and a laugh with learners. Thanks to Where the Wild Things Are (bookshop) and Hachette Publishers for facilitating this opportunity for our school.

Special mention to Kirriana and Anthony Appo who did an amazing job on the Acknowledgement of Country. We were very proud of them, and Tony said to me he was so impressed with their confidence in speaking so beautifully in front of a large audience.

Reconciliation Week - Learning in the Library

In the library we have been reading and listening to a number of wonderful stories for Reconciliation Week. Prep learners have enjoyed the book Our Flag, Our Story by Bernard Namok Jnr and Thomas Mayo, which is the story of the design of the Torres Strait Islander flag.

Our Year 3 learners have been exploring the design of the 2025 Reconciliation artwork by Bree Buttenshaw. We learned that the resilience of the native flora in the design embodies the strength, adaptability of people and communities (Reconciliation Australia website). Classes have also read two books by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler: Walking Together and Sorry Day which both explore themes of Reconciliation and relationships, healing and connection.

Year 1 and 2 classes explored the book Country by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, with illustrations by Cheryl Davison, and talked about the strong connection to the earth, sun, sky, moon and stars and how Aboriginal people have cared for Country for many thousands of years. Learners made connections to ways they can take care of Country, too, by treating animals and plants with respect and not leaving rubbish lying around.

National Reconciliation Week occurs every year in Australia from May 27 to June 3. These dates commemorate significant events in Australian history related to reconciliation, including the 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Australian community. In the library we often use stories and books as a starting point for learning and discussion. We have an extensive collection of books written and / or illustrated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People suitable for all ages. These are available to all learners, staff and parents to browse from and borrow.

Questions?

If you have any questions, email Ms Edwards – gedwa16@eq.edu.au

You can access our school library catalogue here. Parents are welcome to become library borrowers, too. Drop in and see us if you’d like to sign up.

Sport Representatives

Well done to Edie who placed 9th at the Regional Cross Country trials this week with the Northern Eagles team, earning a reserve place in the Met West team!

Huge congratulations to Ryder who was selected into the Met West Boys Football team and will compete at the state titles next month!

Athletics Carnival Week 8

Our Senior Athletics Carnival for Years 4-6 is coming up very quickly! Competitive qualifying for our field events is being finalised in PE lessons this week.

Weather pending, the 200m and 800m heats will be run in Week 7 for those who have nominated, (please note nominations have closed and heat numbers have been finalised):

-the 200m heats will be run on Tuesday the 3rd June at first break

-the 800m heats will be run on Friday the 6th June at first break

-the 800m finals will be run on Monday the 9th June (week 8) at first break

-the 200m finals will run during our Athletics days, 9 & 10 years on Tuesday, 11 & 12 years on Wednesday in week 8.

- the 100m competitive heats and finals (for those who have nominated) will be run on the Friday Athletics day in week 8, along with the non-competitive 100m races, for all 9-12 years learners in years 4-6.

Running Club

Running Club continues on the oval at 8am this week, week 7, for all learners in Years 1-6. Please bring along a hat and a water bottle. A change of socks and shoes is also helpful as the oval is quite damp in the mornings. Please note there is no Running Club in Week 8 due to the Athletics Carnivals.

• All student mobile phones MUST be signed in at the office each morning.
• Students are NOT permitted to have any medication on them, all medication MUST be held at the office.
• Jewellery is NOT permitted except ear studs, watches and medical bracelets/necklaces.
• Playgrounds are NOT available to students before school.
• CLASSES START AT 8:50am EVERY DAY! (late arrivals impact on the learning and teaching).
• Student Absence Email Address: We now have an email address for notifying the school about student absence if you find email more convenient than phoning the school office (absentees@jamboreeheightsss.eq.edu.au).
• Payments: We are no longer able to accept cash payment. Both QParents and BPoint are easy, convenient online payment options. Full details of payment options are available on our website. Our office is currently open for payments from 8:00am-9:30am or 2:30pm-3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Office Hours: Please note the office hours below. Whilst staff are in attendance before and after these advertised times, these are the times that are available for our community to access office staff:
  
  • 8:00am to 3:30pm

Before School Play

• Before school each day, all students must be sitting in the Junior Shed unless sitting with a parent near their classroom. We insist on NO play on the various playground structures or playing handball before school even if parents are supervising as it entices others to join in, and we have no formal supervision in place before school.

Allergies

At Jamboree Heights State School, we have a number of students who suffer from a range of allergies. For some students, these allergies can be life-threatening. Therefore, we ask the following of parents of children with an allergy:

• Discuss your child’s allergy with their teacher as soon as possible and consider giving permission to share your child’s medical condition with other students and families
• Ensure all medical records are up to date on our school system
• If your child suffers from Anaphylaxis, please ensure their Action Plan and Epi-Pen are current and renewed annually
• Continue educating your child about allergy management
• Plan with the teacher for camps, excursions, sport, cooking at school, and special occasions throughout the year

For all other families, we ask the following:

• Find out from teachers if there is someone with an allergy in the classroom
• Try to consider children with allergies when sending in special treats like birthday food
• Educate your child about allergies, not sharing food, washing hands, and finding help if a friend is showing the symptoms of a reaction
• Be mindful of lunchbox contents such as foods containing nuts and eggs and the impact it may have on children with an allergy. We have a NO SHARING policy!

Finally, our school staff are educated annually on the topic of allergies and also undertake training in the use of Epi-Pens.

Homework

Our school’s policy on Homework:

At Jamboree Heights State School homework will include nightly reading (using appropriate levels and text types) and Computer or iPad tasks such as Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, Mathletics, Maths Seeds, Mighty Maths, etc. and occasional alternative tasks such as research, sight words, unit-based tasks, etc. but NO weekly homework sheet or grid, etc. If parents wish for their child to be given NO homework or only certain aspects above, then they can make a formal request in writing (or email) to the teacher. If computer or iPad access at home is difficult then students can make arrangements with their teacher for additional access before or after school or during breaks.

QParents

QParents allows parents to connect instantly with us to access and manage their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer. 

• Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence 
• Academic report cards 
• Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online 
• Viewing and updating personal student details, including medical conditions and address 
• Enrolment details 
• Online excursion permissions

For more information see the QParents page on our website.

School Payments

Please note that payments must be made by due dates to ensure your child can attend the various extra-curricular events. Departmental financial practice dictates that we must immediately write off invoices for non-payment and therefore notify numbers based on this. At the end of each term we are required to provide Debtor Statements to those with outstanding invoices attached to their account, so it is very important that invoices are removed in a timely manner for each excursion/incursion or event.

Full details of payment methods can be found on the school website.

Messages from Parents

Requests for messages to be relayed to students during school hours, particularly regarding afternoon pickup arrangements interrupt both the office staff and teachers in the classroom. It is a good idea to confirm with your child each morning what the plan is for the afternoon, and have a regular meeting spot for them to go to if they are ever unsure. While some appointments and changes of plans are inevitable, we would appreciate your efforts in keeping these to a minimum.

The Administration email address is admin@jamboreeheightsss.eq.edu.au.

World Environment Day

Councillor Sarah Hutton would like to invite families to the BCC's World Environment Day celebration on Sunday, 1 June, from 8:30am to 12:00pm at Pooh Corner Environment Centre – 100 Wolston Rd, Wacol.

This free, family-friendly event includes:

• Wildlife shows
• Koala walk
• Free sausage sizzle
• Live music
• Ice cream and coffee van
• Nature-based activities.

Full event details are available here:  World Environment Day Facebook Event

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Yoga Festival

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