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Phone: (07) 4663 6120
Fax: (07) 4663 6189
PO Box 2
Dalby – Jandowae Rd
JIMBOUR Q. 4406
Email: [email protected]
Dear Families & Friends of Jimbour SS,
It was recently announced by the Queensland Government that it is investing an additional $131
million in 2014 to improve student performance in Queensland state schools through the Great
Results Guarantee.
Over 4 years almost $800 million will be invested in Queensland state schools. This additional
funding is being provided to every state, territory and schooling sector by the Federal Government
under its Students First - A fairer funding agreement for schools initiative.
All 1233 state and Independent Public Schools will receive a share of the funding and enter into an
agreement that commits them to guarantee that every student will either:
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achieve the National Minimum Standard for literacy and numeracy for their year level
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or have an evidence-based plan, developed by the school, in place to address their specific
learning difficulties.
All schools will receive their current level of funding plus a share of the $131 million, so every
school will be better off. Under the guarantee, state primary schools will receive an additional $99
million with a focus on the early years. On average, schools will receive an extra $508 per student
in Prep to Year 2. The extra investment in the early years will achieve the best long-term results,
by tackling poor literacy and numeracy before it's too late.
Jimbour is expected to receive approximately $8, 500 in additional funding to improve student
performance. The Great Results Guarantee will be an agreement between the principal and the
department. Jimbour SS will develop an agreement that outlines how the funds will be used for
intervention and support strategies and this will be published on the school website by February
28.
Big thankyou goes out to our local community and in particular the members of the Jimbour Sport
and Recreational Club. Last year’s Bike Ride raised a little over $10 000 with the P&C receiving
$5000, Care Flight $1 500 and the remainder going to the Sport and Rec club. Without the
support of the Sport and Rec this much needed fund raiser would not go ahead and their
continued support is much appreciated. 2014 will see the P&C taking on a much bigger
organisational role and we will need all hands on deck come September.
Thanks to Gemma and the P&C volunteers for once again providing tuckshop on a Thursday.
Please help support our tuckshop volunteers by having your orders in by no later than Wednesday
morning.
The new Dresses have arrived at a cost of $40 each for sizes 4 – 8 & $45 for size 10 and larger.
Sizes 12 and larger will be ordered as a needs basis. The dress is an optional part of the uniform
and does not replace the formal uniform. Please contact Gemma or the office on a
Thursday/Friday for uniform sales.
Beach Camp: The Tallebudgera Senior Beach Camp is on in October for all 5,6 and 7 students.
At last month’s P&C it was agreed that the P&C will contribute 1/3 rd of the cost, Parents will be
billed for 1/3rd of the cost and we are hoping that the students themselves can fundraise the
remaining 1/3rd. The cost of the 2012 camp was $ 315. 75 per student.
Long Term absences:
If your child is going to be away for 10 days or more you need to speak to myself and apply for an
exemption from Compulsory Schooling. Please see the policy below for further information.
http://ppr.det.qld.gov.au/education/management/Pages/Exemptions-from-Compulsory-Schooling-and-Compulsory-Participation.aspx
Car Park Safety:
Buses, four-wheel drives, cars and small children are potentially a high risk combination. Please
be vigilant in the car park area and keep your children close. Also a reminder that no children
should leave the school grounds until the bus has departed. Thank you for your support in this
area.
CLEANER
Jimbour State School
A vacancy exists for a permanent cleaner at the school to work 14 hrs per week plus ADO.
Working hours to be negotiated with successful applicant.
An application package is available from the school office on Thursdays or Fridays.
Applications close 3.00 p.m. Friday 7th March.
All employees of Education Queensland are required to obtain a suitability card from the
Commission for Children and Young People.
Casual Personal Care Attendant
Jandowae Domiciliary Care
Please refer to the Western Downs Regional Council Website for more details.
Thank you.
Did you miss the Junior Touch Muster last Week?
Additional Registration Days are being held on
Wednesday 19th & 26th February, 2014
at the Touch Grounds (behind PCYC) from 4:45pm
Cost $40 per player
Open to Boys and Girls from Prep to Year 7
Games are played every Wednesday afternoon from 5pm
Commencing 19th February and concluding on the 18th June
Participants will learn new skills, meet new friends, increase their
Level of fitness and have fun.
For further information contact Kasey White on 0402 802 983
Playgroup 2014
Playgroup has been a wonderful addition here at Jimbour and something we wish to continue. If
you are interested in joining playgroup 2014 could you please contact the school with the number
of children attending and your preferred morning.
Swimming continues tomorrow.
Thanks to those who have paid there swimming fees. If you haven’t done so yet could you please
forward your payments to the office. Arts Council money is also due prior to the commencement
of next week’s performance.
For your Calendar
Arts Council Performance: ‘Sarah’s Heavy Heart’, This Wednesday 2pm at school.
CSIRO Science Show: Jimbour students will travel by bus to Warra SS on Friday March 28.
P&C AGM and General Meeting followed by Bus Committee meeting
Bell show – Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March
Warm Regards
David Doogan
Teaching Principal