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ISSUE 2: 27 JUNE 2014

The Official Magazine of the 2014 “I Love a Sunburnt Country” Jindalee State School Fete

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As a committee, the Jindalee State School P & C is focussed on promoting parent participation and encouraging collaboration between parents, students, the teachers and administration staff within the school. It is about fostering a commitment to achieving the best educational outcomes for the children.

The teaching and administration staff, led by the principal can only achieve so much on their own and the P & C acts as an extension to their great work. They ensure projects such as the purchase of air conditioning, new classroom furniture and lights on the multi-purpose courts just to name a few. They also manage the tuckshop, uniform shop, School Aged Care Program and they drive fund raising through events such as the annual fete.

What Makes Our Fete Great? The Jindalee State School fete has become one of the most anticipated annual school events across the Centenary and Western Suburbs. It is a much loved day for our students and the big kids have a blast too. Each year we just keep on making it bigger and better. We strive to improve what is already great to make it a better experience for all involved. Our aim is to always wow you with something exciting and new. We hope our enthusiasm and excitement rubs off on you. Along the way we receive some fabulous feedback. Thanks for all the back pats. We love to hear from you. Love The Dirt!

Very professional and informative. Great job team. Cheers!

The JSS Fete Team is certainly very organised and professional, which further validates my decision to come on board.

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Hi there Jindalee State School My name is Fiona and I am the newly appointed Fete Coordinator for a primary school in Western Australia. I have never done this before and after looking at your Facebook page I am in awe of what you have achieved and have prepared for the day. I know you are very busy preparing for your wonderful day in August, I was wondering if you would be able to send through a copy of the letter or correspondence you send out to potential sponsors or for donations and also how you have set up your sponsorship packages? I understand that this maybe something you would like to keep close to your heart, but it would be greatly appreciated.

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Various levels of sponsorship are still available. Get in quick many have already been sold.

We have had a fantastic response from our first newsletter! It seems everyone loves The Dirt. Would you like to be part of the action too?

There are still sponsorship opportunities available. The sooner you get in, the more coverage you will receive. Sponsorship includes: • An advertisement in both the fete map and program and for any future 2014 issues of The Dirt. • Your branding displayed on your chosen sponsored stall all day. • A listing in the fortnightly electronic school newsletter issued through the school (up until fete day). • Business cards displayed at the fete information booth on fete day. • Regular PA announcements on the day of the fete.

Sponsorship still available: Gold: Cake Stall Gold: BBQ Silver: Hall Silver: Cent Auction Silver: Showbag Stall Bronze: Craft Stall Bronze: Nuggets, Calamari & Chips Bronze: Strawberries & Ice Cream Bronze: Lolly Stall Bronze: Plant Stall Outside of the Box: 14 remaining

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Gotta Love Nuggets, Some of our very popular stalls are enormous tasks to manage for convenors. This year we are trying out a new method for a couple of our favourites. Nuggets, Calamari & Chips plus Cakes & Sweets are splitting up their tasks and job sharing convenor roles in a new plan to share the load. For both Nuggets and Cakes stalls there is all the preliminary organisation,

which will be done by the Preparation Convenors. On The Day Convenors will be responsible for stepping in and running the stall on fete day. You will notice now the Convenor Contact List reflects this new plan. If you need to contact any fete convenors there is a copy of the most up-to-date Convenor Contact List in each issue of The Dirt.

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Fancy Becoming What our convenors say:

A few simple questions that you can ask and answer. Can I talk to people? Do I know how to handle money? Will my kids benefit from the fete and my participation?

Yes it is true you can be a part of this spectacular day. So what do you need to do to be a good convener?

So is that it? Yes, is the simple answer. So where do you start? Well that is just a simple 2 step process.

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How well do you know our convenors? These folk not only volunteered countless hours but they also brought a whole host of experience with them. If you didn’t know their faces before now, here they are. Next time you see them around the school - say hi and thanks. What other or previous experience have you had that helped contribute to this role?: It was instilled in me at a very young age that helping out in the community was very important.

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Position: Fete Convenor Children: Aston: 7 & Bailey: 9 Job: Customer Service Support Officer at answers IT (yes our Captain’s Coffee Cabin Bronze Sponsor!) How long have you been involved in the fete?: Since 2009. 3 years convening the coffee shop and 2 years as Fete Convenor. Why did you decide to be the Fete Convenor?: I decided to take on the Fete Convenor role as I love getting to know the local business owners, it is so awesome to see them supporting the fete. This role also enables me to have a major part in what happens on the day and it is so amazing to see how much the kids (and adults) enjoy it once it all comes together. I get to meet the stall convenors, who are all fantastic people, they give up their time both beforehand and on the day to make our fete bigger and better than the previous year. If you are friends with any of these people consider yourself very lucky!

My Nana was in every charity organisation imaginable, my parents were in the Car Club and Lions Club and quite often I was volunteering with my dad delivering yellow pages, selling raffle tickets and working in the hillclimb canteen. I loved door knocking for the Red Shield Appeal and Red Cross and was so excited when I had worked out how much money I had raised for them. In 2010, I was lucky enough to work for the Fundraising Directory and Fetes and Festivals where I stayed for almost two years. In this time I learnt so much about fundraising and what works and what doesn’t. As one of the JSS P&C Vice Presidents it gives me great satisfaction to see where the money raised is being spent!.

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PROFILE CONVENORStef Bowker Position: Graphic Design and Marketing / Coral Cave of Craft Convenor Children: Lachie: 3 & Thomas: 6 Job: Proprietress at Who Dunnit? Graphic Design (Sponsor) How long have you been involved with the fete?: This is my first year. I came on board May 2013. Why did you convene a stall?: I’m new to JSS. My reasons for joining the team are threefold. I wanted to meet some other parents; I love to be involved with my children’s education and I am also addicted to becoming involved in large projects. It is extremely rewarding and loads of fun. Craft stall helpers prior to the fete, at the fete and craft contributors: OMG! I hope I acknowledge everyone. There is so many of you that have helped out in some capacity or other, including people that didn’t have anything to do with the school. Some of you I don’t even know your names. Anyway, here goes - roll credits:

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Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I joined the P&C in 2011 to get more involved in my kids school and my local community.

The JSS craft ladies who meet on a weekly basis in H6: Tanya Shipard, Rebecca Murphy, Angela Prentice, Maggie McIntosh, Jalpa Halai and Erica Chan. Stall helpers on the day: All JSS craft ladies listed above. Mums from 1I Vanessa Douglas and Christine Wells. Relatives I roped in: my neices Bekki and Danni Cox; my sister and JSS teacher Nikki Cox. Donations of craft and craft material: Pauline Howe and Michelle Waller: Refresh Interiors, Rob Russell: Highlight Signs, Sylvia Murray, Lee-Ann Stimson, Helen Pennington, Helen White, Penny Worthington and Fiona Powell. Piñata crepe paper scrunchers: David Bowker, Lachie Bowker, Tommy Bowker, Kara James, Bec Hollis, Madonna Cook, Rachel Mitchell, Kaye Jacobs, Anne Norton (plus all Anne’s friends who helped her). Megan Thompson, the two people on Virgin flight VA327 from Melbourne to Brisbane, row 26. Great information and advice: Gill Hunt: Auburn South Public School (Melbourne), Stu Booty: Signaway Signs. Encouragement and a whole load of back patting: Kaye Jacobs. What other or previous experience have you had that helped contribute to this role?: I have years of experience in the fine arts and graphic design. My love for arts and crafts has been life long. To cut a vey long story short - I have worked on many events such as conferences, trade shows, vocational training and tertiary education. Last year I was in Melbourne. My oldest boy started prep and I was involved in the school fair’s craft stall. I also managed all the graphic design for the fair.

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LEy OFIeda OR nPRLov CONVENRya Position: Fete Treasurer Children: Reuben: 9 & Corbus: 12 Job: Architect at Fulton Trotter Architects (Business Card Advertiser) How long have you been involved with the fete?: I have volunteered on various stalls - BBQ, Chocolate Wheel and Cent Auction. I have been Fete Treasurer in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Most Trusted Treasury Counters and Collectors: Thanks to Bray Miller, Janet Singer, Michelle Smith, Lochlan Hacker, Jessica Finnigan, Jim Singer, Kieth Dawes, Mike Polities, Beth Robinson, Nic Melville, Cate Hottot, Leisa Cave, Sharon Schreiweis, Allan Schreiweis, Galen Gillham, Michelle Smith. Also to: Shane Bretherton, Caroline Duffus, Jill Mulholland, Joan Lyon, Andrew Duffus, Joshua Green, Richard Dyson, Ben Duffus, Wendy Foxcroft, Sandra Carl, Kym Fry, Pippa Ivers, Helen Ellwood, Karyn Lord, Penny Worthington, Becky Dunn, Kathy Hacker, Penny Worthington, Matt Both, Simon Green, Kim Green (and Nick Lord, Lindsay Ellwood and Michael Allardice) It’s been a pleasure to work with all you good people in precise and testing circumstances.

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I felt I was so absorbed in my own busy life that I was missing out on something important. So I turned up to a meeting and came home Treasurer and later Fete Treasurer too. I accepted the challenge and threw myself into it, made friends, learned skills, and generally did what needed doing. What I’ve learnt is that you have to work to build community and to make yourself part of it. It doesn’t come and find you. The fete is an awesome event in the life of our school every year and it’s an absolute buzz to be part of making it happen. What other or previous experience have you had that helped contribute to this role?: My day job is the project management of new buildings, managing a team and handling budgets, so that experience transfers well, but my involvement in the fete has introduced me to new skills I never knew I had or needed.

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“ It has been a pleasure to work with all you good people in precise and testing circumstances.” Ryan Loveday

What other or previous experience have you had that helped contribute to this role?: None, it’s not hard to cook a sausage. It was fun! So next year if you have just an hour spare. Please volunteer it to one of the stalls, every bit helps to make our school better.

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Position: Sausage Sizzle Convenor Children: Ashlea: 6 & Ruby: 8 Job: Domestic Goddess (Nigella Lawson in my daydreams but reality is far from that). How long have you been involved with the fete?: I have been part of the JSS community for 3 years. First year was on the Curry Stall, second year was on the Coffee Shop and this year I was the Convenor of the Sausage Sizzle. A big thanks goes out to our fantastic parent helpers: My Husband Colin for his all day commitment. Peter Goodhew; Shane Reid; Steven Swann (a friend; not even a school parent), Louise Wilson; Vanessa Bailey; Lisa Pritchard and her Mum Marion and Brent Prichard (He spend more than 18 hours helping out over 3 days). And to Karen Stock who looked after my kids all day: 8 hours at the fete with 4 kids in tow so we could sizzle the sausages. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: My daughter asked me! Her little face just lights up when I am involved at the school. Whether it is joining in on an excursion, helping in class or at the JSS fete. She looks at me with such pride. I can’t say no! I want her to grow up to be a proactive, contributing member of our community. I see no better way to exemplify this than by getting involved. It’s only once a year.

LE OR PRaOFI Sellick CONVEN Christin Position: Grocery Raffle and Money Tree Raffle Convenor Children: Jessica: 7 & Rebecca: 9

PROFILE CONVENOR Kim Lyons Position: Bookstall Convenor Children: Seth: 5, Nathaniel: 9 & Bryce: 11 Job: Scientist at UQ Vet School, Gatton How long have you been involved with the fete?: This was my third year convening the bookstall but I volunteered on other stalls before that. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I like being involved in my kid’s school. It’s a great way to meet people who I wouldn’t normally get to talk to and to get an understanding of the way things work at the school. The other convenors and volunteers are a lovely group of people and we have fun! My kids love me being a part of things and enjoy their involvement with the stall too. The book stall is a good fit for me because I love books!

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Job: Physiotherapist How long have you been involved with the fete?: 2 years as Grocery Raffle and Money Tree Raffle convenor. My fantastic helpers on the day were: Melynda Knight, Amy Cox-Youngson, Suzie Keller, Rae Welch, Tilly Devendra, Angela Grech, Bec Twine and of course Andrew Nuygen who sponsored the stall and helped out with the prize draws. To Kaye Jacobs and Kara James for their help with the grocery basket. Also to my hubby and kids - Shawn, Rebecca and Jessica who helped with lots of jobs before and on fete day. Thanks to you all. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: Jindalee State School is great and I’m very glad my kids get to go to school here. I wanted to help out with the P&C’s major fundraising event of the year to enable them to continue their many projects which make our good school even better. The kids love being involved and fete day is a wonderful chance to get to know other families in my children’s classes.

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How long have you been involved with the fete?: 7 years in total. 3 as a convenor. My helpers on the day were: Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers who joined me during the craziness of glow stick peak hour: Tanya Ingham, Kath Power, Toni Both, Lucas Wong, Sharon Mapley, Tiana Templeman, Trevor Loveday, Brenda Melville and Nic Melville. To the awesome kids who helped me set up in the morning, you were all amazing: Corbus Loveday, Reuben Loveday and Bailey James. These three boys set up my marquee, decorations, carried tables and stock. Thank you to Kinjal Dani for helping to set up the stall too. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: Working full time makes it difficult to have face to face contact with the school so being involved in the fete provides me with that opportunity. It gives me the chance to meet people in the JSS community, my children learn about volunteering and giving back to their school. It’s also just a lot of fun!

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How long have you been involved in the fete?: 9 years (4 years as convenor) My helpers on the day were: Sue Allmond, Karen Huntley, Tanya Ingham, Renee Coulston, Melissa McMillan, Ranjana Pant, Cristina Ghiculescu, Rachel Mitchell and Helen Callum. Also Keya Makar, Udeni Navaratne, Marueen Stevenson, Jodi Dew, Josh Adams, Brett Frizzell, James Callum, Lillian McKenzie, Nigel Briggs, Tully Briggs, Chandla Briggs, Perry Briggs. Also for help prior to the day, Katie Shaw and Nicky Taylor. Thank you for all your help.

Children: Aaliyah: 7

How long have you been involved with the fete?: 2 years as convenor of the Pizza Stall Why did you decide to be a convenor?: As a Mummy who works full time in a demanding job I find it hard, and I feel guilty that I don’t get to do as much time in class helping the children, so contributing to the fete even in a small form gave me the satisfaction I was giving to the school and Aaliyah. The smile on Aaliyah’s face each year that she thinks her Mummy is the boss of the pizza stall is truly an emotion you can’t buy, she is so proud.

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Why did you decide to be a convenor?: To help out a bit more than just volunteering time on a stall and/or the treasury room, and the kids had grown up and become a bit more independent by then, so we could contribute more time.

“ The smile on Aaliyah’s face each year is truly an emotion you can’t buy.”

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There are stalls with customers looking for bargains, food or information. Now look a little closer and picture yourself behind one of those stall counters.

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“ This was a great experience and look what we achieved. ”

lose your eyes, and picture if you will, the 2014 Jindalee State School Fete. The sun is shining; the kids are running around laughing; there are hundreds of people milling about enjoying the activities, the food and the atmosphere.

a Stall Convenor? Step 1: Contact Kara at kjames@fresheyesqld.com

Succession Planning This year we will be saying good bye to a number of current conveners as their children progress into high school, so it is a wonderful time to come on-board.

Step 2: Kara will provide you with everything else you need, from information to introductions.

If you are a little nervous why not sign up to “shadow” a convener this year so that you are ready for 2015’s Fete.

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To our coffee baristas; thank you, thank you, thank you. Last year the only thing I saw of the fete was my son’s 10 minute performance. Your time, along with your experience enabled us all to get out and about on fete day just that little bit more. It was greatly appreciated (especially by me).

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Job: Before kids I was a hairdresser and I helped run a coffee shop with my husband. Now I love creating cakes and ginger bread houses; hairdressing from home and looking after our boys.

My helpers on the day were: To all our volunteers a huge THANK YOU. We definaly couldn’t run this stall without you. To answers IT, thank you for your generous sponsorship. A big thank you to Sandy Weldon. She is amazing to work with and is the back bone of the coffee shop. She has great ideas and nothing is too much trouble. And to Erin Godfrey. She was definitely my right-hand woman on the day, particularly the way she helped our awesome volunteers settle in to their roles. PWF class parents, thanks for giving up your time on the day. Wow! Even just an hour of your time may seem such a small gesture, but in reality it is a grand one.

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Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I was asked by last year’s convenor Clodie and convinced by Kara (really, it didn’t take much convincing). I like that I can give back to the school, the teachers and staff. Our fete is a reflection of how great our school community is.

Children: Sebastian: 3 & Joshua: 7

How long have you been involved in the fete?: A couple of times my husband and I helped out on friends’ stalls. In 2012 I was a helper/coffee barista for the fete day. In 2013 a stall convenor.

a greater appreciation of the amount of work involved in making an event run smoothly on the day, can I say though, it was great fun.

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Position: Entertainment Convenor Children: Caitlin: 9 & Lily: 10 Job: Swimming Teacher, Administration How long have you been involved with the fete?: This is my first year Why did you decide to be a convenor?: My daughter Caitlin is involved in dance competitions and I wanted to see what was involved in organising an event that involved lots of different acts, people and members of the community. I now have

Children: Vaughan: 3, Adelaide: 5 & Brooke: 7 Job: Registered Nurse working as an Equipment Nurse for Care Flight How long have you been involved with the fete?: This is my first year convening. Our Team for the Cake stall: The gorgeous Kylie Sutton and Stacey Ide were co-convenors on the cakes and sweets stall this year. With many laughs and a lot of work, I loved working with these ladies! Why did you decide to be a convenor?: To help out the school and I had wanted to before but the timing had been wrong.

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PROFILE CONVENOR Stacey Ide

PROFILE CONVENORKay Dekker

OFILE OR PR on Knowlt CONVEN Kirsten

Position: Cakes and sweets Stall Co-convenor

Position: Jams and Chutneys Stall Co-Convenor

Children: Laura: 18 mths, Travis: 4 & Patrick: 5

Children: Evie: 3 & Lilly: 7

Children: Lachlan: 4 & Ella: 8

Job: Stay at home mum

Job: Medical Receptionist

Job: Learn to swim teacher

How long have you been involved with the fete?: This was my first year.

How long have you been involved with the fete?: Since 2011. First as a volunteer and then the last two years as co convenor of the Jam and Chutney Stall.

How long have you been involved with the fete?: I have been co convenor of the jam stall for 2 years 2012/13.

Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I have very fond memories of my mum working on various school fete stalls when I was growing up. So when my eldest started prep this year I thought it would be nice for him to see me getting involved with his school. I also thought it was a great opportunity to help generate additional funds for the benefit of the school and students.

D D D “ I have very fond memories of my mum working on various school fete stalls when I was growing up.”

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My helpers on the day were: Please see my response to this one (combined with my co-convenor, Kirsten) on page 13 of this newsletter, titled: Jammin’ Wrap-up. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I strongly believe in supporting our community and helping out where ever we can. Helping and being part of the community is a moral I want to install in my children and I feel leading by example is the best way to do that. It is also an activity that we can do as a family as they help out with the preparations and on the fete day. I also got to work with another amazing mummy who was my co-convenor.

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My fantastic helpers on the day were: Please see my response to this one (combined with my co-convenor, Kay) on page 13 of this newsletter, titled: Jammin’ Wrap up. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: Why not be a convenor. This was a great experience and look what we achieved!

D D D “ This was a great experience and look what we achieved!” Kirsten Knowlton

Stacey Ide

LE OFInez PRCha OR ezVENPer CON Nayeli

LEr PROFIppe CONVENOR Vicki Dra

Position: Cent Aution Convenor

Position: Nuggets Calamari and Chips Stall Convenor

Position: Chocolate Wheel Convenor

Children: Victor: 13 mths & Leonidas: 5

Children: Gabriel: 5, Sasha: 8 & Zoe: 10

Child: Tori: 9

Job: Logistics Process Officer

Job: Full time Nursing Student and part time Caterer

Job: Co-ordinator for Jindalee School Age Care Program

How long have you been involved with the fete?: My partner, Nathan, and I have been involved in the fete now for 4 years. We helped out with the Trash’n’Treasure stall for 2 years, then convened it last year. This year we’ve moved on to something we are more comfortable with!

How long have you been involved in the fete?: 17 years

How long have you been involved in the fete?: This was my very first time! Huge thanks to my volunteers: Maggie and Jacob McIntosh (they helped most of the day!), Sarah Kanhalikham, Nicky McCall, Bruce Porter, Steph Mooney, Tracey Farina, Cate Hottot, Tracy Tinker, Toni Both and Janet Singer. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I answered the call out for a convenor of the Cent Aution. It was only three weeks before the fete and there was still no convenor for the stall. It was a bit scary having no experience, very little time, juggling work and having a toddler but it turned out to be a very fun and rewarding experience. I was also lucky to have wonderful parents to help out the entire time. Cate Hottot (last year’s Cent Auction convenor) shared her wealth of knowledge and great tips. She helped me through the entire process.It was great to have been able to contribute, even if it was in a small way, to the success of this year’s fete!

Why did you decide to be a convenor?: The fete is always an incredible day, but it wouldn’t happen without people to run it! We simply stepped up where we saw help was needed, and then took on more responsibility over time. I’ve met so many lovely people along the way and get to know my class parents really well through working along side them on the day. I am so grateful to the people who helped me on the day, they were so gracious with their time and efforts.

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LE OFIfolk PRNor OR ne CONVENArle

Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I started doing this primarily to represent the P&C (as an employee). I actually do enjoy it though and have more so in the last 5 years since my daughter started at the school. Over the years, I have been involved in running the Haunted House, Ice Cream Van, the Bar, Side Show Alley and now new to the Chocolate Wheel My volunteers at the fete: Alyce Beauchamp - 1 hours Sara Langton - 0.5 hours Me - 9 hours! Note for next year: More volunteers!

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Surgeoner, Dorotee Braun, Melinda Knight, Ben Knight, Peta, Scott Greenwell. I couldn’t have done it without the support of each and everyone. So thank you!

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LE PROFI Nisha CONVENOR Zabeen

Child: Zohaib: 7 Job: Accountant

Position: Fete Decorations Convenor

LE PROFI Nolan CONVENOR Emma

How long have you been involved in the fete?: This was my first year. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: To help out and support my child’s school and be a part of the community. And you also get to know other parents better and build better relationships. What other or previous experience have you had that helped contribute to this role?: I have been involved in a number of other community events. My helpers before and on the day: I would like to thank each and everyone who supported me in successfully managing my stall and making it a success on the day. It was amazing to see parents and friends come forward and support the school and the community as a whole. First and foremost I would like to thank my husband, Neeraj Chand who supported me all the way. He and his friends cooked all the food. So thanks to his friends, Ali, Farooq, Shameem. To the following parents: Amanda Myer, Penny, Cathy Surgeoner, David

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PROFILE CONVENOR Bec Hollis

Position: International Food Convenor

Children: Lee: 9 & Kate: 7 Job: Full-time Mum. Part-time Girl Friday How long have you been involved in the fete?: Since 2011.

Position: Barbecue Stall Co-convenor Job: Teacher - Jindalee State School How long have you been involved in the fete?: This is my first year. My helpers on the day were: Barry D, John R, Selina M, Paul M, Steve W, Nav N, Betty T, David P, Kim T, Jacinta F, Andy SM, Megan N, Alex F and many other Jindalee students. Why did you decide to be a convenor?: To get to know the Jindalee community better and contribute to an event which supports our school. What other or previous experience have you had that helped contribute to this role?: Working in hospitality as a teenager.

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Why did you decide to be a convenor?: I enjoy all things creative, so helping the students get crafty and create amazing decorations for the fete is hugely satisfying. I am always blown away by the creativity of kids. They keep me inspired and motivated. Also, seeing it all come together on fete day to enhance the festive atmosphere is an extremely rewarding experience.

D D D “ I am always blown away by the creativity of kids. They keep me inspired and motivated.”

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Your Official JSS 2013 Under the Sea Fete Newsletter

Click here and take the fete survey for your chance to win 1 of 2 $25 Pepes vouchers

Your Official JSS 2013 Under the Sea Fete Newsletter

Click here and take the fete survey for your chance to win 1 of 2 $25 Pepes vouchers

Your Official JSS 2013 Under the Sea Fete Newsletter

“ I have very fond memories of my mum working on various school fete stalls when I was growing up.” Stacey Ide

Bec Hollis

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Call for Donations P lease We need: Jam jars Books & Cds Trash & Treasure items Craft material P lants

Due to the awesome community spirit of the people already taking stuff to Storage Choice, 50 Spine Street, Sumner Park, we are onto our second shed! Please keep it up. We need your unwanted, (yet resellable) goods. Anything except electrical items and baby car seats.

Books can be dropped off at 11 Trevi Street, Jindalee. No nonfiction please, except recipe books. Plants of any sort are needed: flowering plants, herbs, seedlings, bromeliads and succulents. We also require donations of: • Potting mix and pots. • Thick wool, twine and hessian cord. (Used for decorating pots.) • Corks. • Decorative pebbles and stones. • Thick decorative paper. • Glass bottles, wine bottles, jam and sauce jars. (Please provide clean with no labels. Thanks) • Margarine tubs. For plant donations please contact: Claire: (0417 941 976) or Dese: (0410 681 013)

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Goods and Products Donations We are on the hunt for donations for our fabulous Cent Auction, Live Auction, Cake Stall Competition and Side Show Alley. Maybe you own a business or work for one that can donate products or vouchers for goods or services. Maybe you have a friend with a business who owes you a favour. Whatever the circumstances, it would be so wonderful if you could donate, or ask someone to donate to the fete. The sort of things we need are new items like toys, restaurant vouchers, books, hair products/vouchers, electrical goods, manchester, kitchen items, activity vouchers, gourmet hampers, wine, chocolates, pamper items, novelties, and clothes.

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Walk Around Australia Challenge Jindalee State School is aiming to Actively Travel around Australia this year.

How far can we get by fete day? . . . But more importantly - Who’ll get the boot?

Jindalee State School kids are aiming to Actively Travel some 15,000 km, which will be the equivalent of walking around Australia.

Progress will be announced at assemblies with the top weekly classes receiving the ‘Green’ or ‘Gold’ Boot Trophies.

How to Actively Travel and contribute to class kilometre tally: • Walk, cycle, scoot, bus or car-pool to school. • Families who live further afield can Park and Stride from outside the 500m radius of the school. • Older children can catch the 776 bus if they live in Sinnamon Park or Seventeen Mile Rocks.

There will be a pizza party for the school’s top Active Travellers each term. Students who Actively Travel eight or more times a term will get to decorate a ‘thong’ to add to the large map of Australia tracking our progress.

500m towards our goal will be recorded for every child who actively travels to or from school on: • Walking, Wheeling, Wednesdays. • Walk with a mate Thursdays.

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Convenor Contact List MANAGEMENT

CONVENOR

CONTACT

CLASS

Fete

Kara James

kjames@fresheyesqld.com

Decorations

Stef Bowker

info@whodunnit.com.au

JSS Kids

Entertainment

Kym Randerson

kmbr15@hotmail.com

Marketing and Promotion

Stef Bowker

info@whodunnit.com.au

Secretary

Steve White

isajamf@yahoo.com.au

Site Planning

Glenn Johnston & Dan McKenzie

gjohn10@bigpond.com, dan@puddle.net.au

Treasurer

Ryan Loveday

ryanl@fultontrotter.com.au

STALL

CONVENOR

CONTACT

CLASS

Bar

Mat Both

mboth@bunnings.com.au

4M,5H

BBQ (11am – 3pm)

Bec Scott

bec.scott@bigpond.com

PG, 1T, 6WH

BBQ (3pm-7pm)

Emma Nolan (teacher)

enola13@eq.edu.au

PN, 3C, 7B

Books

Kim Lyons

k.lyons@optusnet.com.au

PREPARATION

Natalie Walker, Kylie Sutton

jssfetecakestall@hotmail.com

ON THE DAY

Zoe Cowan

zoekcowan@gmail.com

1H, 3F

Cent Auction

Angela Grech

angela.m.grech@hotmail.com

2H, 2S

Choc Wheel

CONVENOR NEEDED

Cakes and Sweets

Coffee Shop

Michelle Politi

michellepoliti73@gmail.com

1WF, 2C, 3R

Craft

Margie McKay

mmckay@bussq.com.au

Drinks

Desley Briggs

nigedes@optusnet.com.au

PL, 5G

Face Painting

CONVENOR NEEDED

Fairy Floss

Kelly Monsen & Janelle Sharp

kellymonsen@hotmail.com, jjsharpj@optusnet.com.au

7B, 4G

Glow Sticks

Cathy Loveday

c.lovedaynight@gmail.com

PR, 5H

Go-Karts

Arlene Norfolk

jindaleesacp@gmail.com

SACP

Grocery Raffle and Money Tree

Christina Sellick

s.sellick@optusnet.net.au

Hoopla

CONVENOR NEEDED

International Food

Amanda Findlay

mandyfin66@hotmail.com

Jams and Chutneys

CONVENOR NEEDED

1IL

Lego

Goodstart Early Learning Jindalee

Lollies

Kirsten Knowlton & Kay Dekker

kirsten.knowlton@gmail.com

Live Auction

CONVENOR NEEDED

PREPARATION Nuggets, Calamari & Chips ON THE DAY

Vicki Power

Vicki@jellibox.com

Adelene Scremin

adelene.scremin@gmail.com

1H, 3F

Pizza

Rhiannon Nyskohus

rhiannon.nyskohus@dunlopfoams.com.au

2MB

Plants

Claire Blackwell & Dese Dunn

claire.blackwell@tollgroup.com, cruiserchick2003@yahoo.com.au

2S, 5HF

Rides

Michelle Waller

michelle_dave@bigpond.com

Showbags

Sharon Lam

sharonscraft@optusnet.com.au

3B, 4S

Sideshow Alley

CONVENOR NEEDED

2MB

Strawberries and Ice Cream

Craig & Sarah Millis

millisfamily@bigpond.com

Trash ‘n’ Treasure

Jess Klausen

Jessicaklausen@gmail.com

PB, 4/5A

FETE SITE MAP AND PROGRAM BUSINESS CARD LISTINGS Coffee House, Bernie Ripoll MP, Cr Matthew Bourke, Jindalee Care Medical Practice, Jindalee Day & Night Chemist, Jindalee Pro Shop, K&K Austrian Coffee House, Loan Market and Tudor School Uniforms.

DONATIONS Beacon Lighting, Bernie Ripoll MP, Deep Grey Photography, Freestyle Tout, Genesis Jindalee, Ice World Acacia Ridge, Jindalee Pro Shop, K&K Austrian Coffee House, Laser Force, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Mariosati, Mt Ommaney Centre, Queen Fine Foods, Refresh Interiors, Seishin -Ryu Karate-Do Australia, Side Show Amusements, Somerset’s Restaurant - Mt Ommaney Hotel Apartments, Ultratune Mt Ommaney and Victoria Park Golf Complex.

OUTSIDE STALL HOLDERS Bead Making Workshops, Crossfit Nitro, Intimo, Jelly Beads, JJ Designs, Katrinkets, Liquorice and Temporary Tattoos, Loan Market, Sam Wild Accessories, Seishin-Ryu Karate-Do Australia, Sideshow Amusements, The Butterfly House and Westside 4x4.

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