Dear Parents and Carers,

Production

We are very nearly at show week, so please show you support of our production team by coming in to buy tickets to our fabulous show. Tickets are on sale at the school office now. Thursday 18 September and Saturday 20 September at 7pm. We can't wait to see you then! Mrs Behl-Shanks

Jamberoo Debaters Vs. Wollongong Debaters

Next Wednesday, Jamberoo's debaters will participate in the second 'sudden death' round of the Premier's Debating Challenge. Sienna, Zahli, Maeve and Scarlett (with Zane as chairperson) will take on the Wollongong OC team in an online debate. We wish the team the gift of the gab. Mrs Behl-Shanks

Curriculum Policy Monitoring 

Mrs Behl-Shanks, Mrs Milligan and Ms Stehr have been preparing for Curriculum Policy Monitoring for Stage 3. Today we were teamed up with Shoalhaven Heads Public School, NESA, executive staff and the Relieving Director to strengthen how we monitor and support curriculum delivery in both our schools. Curriculum policy monitoring is the process of regularly reviewing how teaching and learning programs align with the NSW Department of Education’s curriculum standards. 

P&C Meeting

Our next P&C Meeting is at Club Jamberoo on 11th September at 7pm. We hope to see you then. 

Happy Father's Day for Sunday

We would like to wish all the dads, grandads and father figures in our school community a very Happy Father’s Day for this Sunday. Thank you for the love, guidance and support you give to our Jamberoo children each and every day. We hope you enjoy a special day with your families.

Father's Day Stall

The P&C had their Father's Day Stall yesterday with many students grabbing a special gift for a loved one. There are around 25 gifts left over. 

If your child would like to buy a gift or an additional gift, please pay in cash ($10) or online ($10) at the JPS P&C website. 

Gifts are available for pick up tomorrow afternoon at 3pm from the Uniform Shop. 

A big thank you to the amazing P&C for their organisation of the stall. 

We would like to acknowledge the incredible contribution of Wade, our wellbeing (WHIN) nurse, who has supported schools across the Kiama Community of Schools. Wade has been outstanding in his role, offering unwavering support to countless families in our school community.

His calm, compassionate and professional manner has had a profound and lasting impact on students, staff and families alike, and his presence will be deeply missed. Wade’s departure is without doubt a significant loss for us all within the Kiama Community of Schools.

On behalf of Jamberoo Public School, we thank Wade sincerely for his care, commitment, and guidance, and wish him every success in his exciting new chapter ahead. Rebecca will be filling in for Wade and I look forward to meeting her in the near future. 

SRC Fundraiser

The SRC, along with myself, will be distributing the food for Monday’s SRC Fundraiser. We can’t wait to share with you how much we’ve raised and let you know what exciting initiatives the money will go towards! Thank you to the 110 students who ordered a meal deal. 

Good Luck, Gus!

We wish Gus the very best as he represents Jamberoo Public School at the Regional Athletics Carnival, competing against over 1,000 students at Beaton Park. Jump high, Gus and aim for the clouds. Good luck!  

Kind regards,

Katie Louttit

Relieving Principal

This week we extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful SASS team by celebrating SASS Appreciation Week. Kate, Allison, Maddie, Maryann, Susan, Chad, Keirra, Sophia and Jacqui - Your hard work, care and dedication keep our school running smoothly every single day. Whether it is in the front office, library, classrooms or across our school grounds, each of you plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff and families.

On behalf of the Jamberoo Public School community, thank you for the invaluable contributions you make. We truly appreciate everything you do.

Get ready for a night of hilarious murder and mayhem! Our school production, Murder at Hotel Crumbhorn, promises plenty of laughs, mystery, and unforgettable entertainment. We have 2 performances on Thursday 18 September and Saturday 20 September at 7pm.

Tickets are on sale now from the school office:

• $20 Adults
• $15 Concession and students 12 and under 

Rehearsal Reminder

A full cast and crew rehearsal will be held after school on Friday 5 September from 3:15 – 5:15pm. We are really counting on everyone to attend. If you are unable to make it, please let the relevant staff member know as soon as possible:

• Actors: Mrs Behl-Shanks
• Dancers: Mrs Green
• Props: Ms Peterson

Thank you to Year 1 and 2 students for their help in the garden this week. We were busy watering, planting and considering where we might replant our dahlia tubers in the spring. Students went home with lemons, lettuce, parsley and flowers.

Mrs McCormack

Kindergarten have had a very busy and exciting few weeks at school!

We loved celebrating Book Week. The children enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book characters, joining in the school parade and sharing stories together. It was wonderful to see the excitement as they recognised characters from books we have read in class. They also took part in fun literacy activities that encouraged their love of reading and storytelling.

Grandparents Day was another special event for Kindergarten. The children prepared by making beautiful messages and drawing pictures of their grandparents. They also created photo frames with their own picture inside as a gift to share with their grandparents. On the day, we welcomed many proud grandparents into our classrooms to see the children’s work and join in activities. A big thank you to our parents for organising a delicious morning tea for the grandparents, it made the day even more memorable and special for everyone.

In English, we are learning how to join ideas together by writing compound sentences. The students are practising using words like and and but to make their writing longer and more interesting. In mathematics, we have been exploring length, weight, and area through hands-on activities where we compare, measure and describe objects around us.

Our Dharawal language group has also been a highlight. Over the past two weeks, we have been learning the names of ocean animals in Dharawal. The children particularly enjoyed playing “i-spy” games using the Dharawal language, which helped them practise the new words in a fun and active way.

It’s been a wonderful couple of weeks in our class! The Book Parade was such a colourful and exciting event – everyone looked fantastic in their costumes, and we loved celebrating our love of reading together. A big thank you to Mrs O’Leary for taking such good care of Nanga Mai during the celebrations.

We were also very lucky to welcome our grandparents into our classroom. It was so special to share our learning space with them, and we loved singing for them to say thank you.

To finish the week, we spent some time out in nature after sport on Friday. Using natural materials, we created our own artworks – it was a chance to be creative, work together, and enjoy the outdoors. The students had lots of fun exploring and making their art pieces.

We also had a fantastic visit from Mr John Downes, who spoke to Year 2 about history. He shared stories about his childhood and how Jamberoo Public School has changed over time. Students have been encouraged to ask their parents and grandparents about how things have changed since their childhood. A big thank you to Mrs Dowling for organising this special visit.

We have two exciting P&C barbecues coming up – always a rewarding way to support our school while raising important funds for our students.

Upcoming BBQs:

• Kiama By-Election BBQ – Saturday 13 September at Jamberoo Public School

• Bunnings BBQ – Saturday 26 October at Albion Park Bunnings

To make these events a success, we need volunteers to help run the BBQs in 2-hour shifts. They’re always fun days, with plenty of laughs and a great chance to meet other families while giving back to the school.

If you can’t make it on the day, you can still support us by donating soft drinks for sale – every contribution helps!

👉 Click here to sign up to volunteer or pledge a donation

Thank you for your support – every snag sold makes a difference for our kids!