Lunchtime Clubs and Activities

For Term 3, we continue to offer a wide range of clubs and activities designed to engage and support our learners. With something on offer for everyone, we’re confident your child will find an activity that sparks their interest.

Please note that some clubs have updated times this term. Refer to the Club Overview Term 3 for full details of what’s available. A few key changes to note:

• Garden Club will again run on Tuesday 1st break and Thursday before school
• Lego Club has moved to Friday 1st break (previously Wednesday)
• Maker Space will now be held only on Tuesday 1st break – open to all year levels
• Conservation Club – now confirmed to be open to Year 1 to 6 learners
• Many learners have expressed interest in participating in Opti-MINDS and Debating

We encourage you to explore these options with your child and support them in trying something new. If they’re unsure about joining a club, we suggest they attend at least once—it might be just the right fit!

Clubs in the spotlight

Hangout Zone - Year 3 & 4 | Monday to Thursday 2nd break in 4M classroom

We’re seeing an increasing number of Year 3 and 4 learners visiting the Hang-Out Zone during 2nd break with wonderful Mrs Milne. They can choose from a variety of activities, including drawing, puzzles, board games, and LEGO construction. For many, it’s been a wonderful opportunity to connect with others and build new friendships. 

Conservation Club - Year 1 to 6 | Thursday 1st break (11am start - bring your lunch)

Conservation Club has been busy with meaningful, hands-on projects. Learners from Years 1 to 6 have created artwork to raise awareness about platypuses in our local waterways and are now designing labels for native plants around the school. These will feature illustrations of local wildlife and form part of a fun scavenger hunt in the lead-up to Tree Planting Day, supported by the Sustainability Committee.

Senior students are also creating clips to promote Containers for Change, while others are preparing lunchtime games for the junior school. It’s been a fantastic mix of creativity, collaboration, and environmental action!

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.

ICAS Testing 2025 – Year 2 to Year 6

We’re pleased to again offer ICAS testing in 2025 for students in Years 2 to 6. Assessments are available in English, Mathematics, and Science for all participating year levels, with Writing available for students in Years 3 to 6.

To minimise disruption to regular classes and learning, we will trial running all ICAS assessments before school on the following dates:

ICAS Test Schedule – 2025

• Writing (Years 3–6) – Tuesday, 5 August | 7:45–9:00 am
• English (Years 2–6) – Tuesday, 12 August | 7:45–9:00 am
• Science (Years 2–6) – Tuesday, 19 August | 7:45–9:00 am
• Mathematics (Years 2–6) – Tuesday, 26 August | 7:45–9:00 am

Registration

To participate, families must complete registration and payment by Monday, 28 July. Full details, including how to register, are available in the ICAS Instructions.

Test Preparation

• All tests are completed online using iPads.
• For the Writing assessment, a locked-down browser must be installed in advance. You can download it here:
  https://www.icasassessments.com/support-locked-down-browser/
• To familiarise your child with the test format, you can view sample tests on the ICAS website (scroll to the bottom and select Introductory Level):
  https://www.icasassessments.com/icas-preparation-tools/
• There is no need for extra study. These tests assess skills and knowledge developed through regular classroom learning.

Catch-Up Sessions

If your child is unable to attend a scheduled test due to illness or a school commitment (e.g. choir), a catch-up session will be available on the Thursday of that same week.

Further information regarding test locations and preparation tips will be sent to families of registered students closer to the testing dates.

If you have any questions about ICAS or your child’s participation, please contact Alister Warren at awarr26@eq.edu.au