I hope that all families were able to enjoy the long weekend and share some extra family time on the public holiday. Once again, thank you for your support with COVID safe practices. It is still recommended that rapid antigen tests are conducted twice weekly. RATS are available for collection from the school office. Other covid safe measures such as masking, extra ventilation and vaccination requirements for adults on site are still in place, though QR code check-ins are no longer necessary.

We have received three nominations for parent positions on School Council. Thank you to those who nominated. As this does not exceed the number of positions available the three nominees are automatically elected. Congratulations to Orrin Pritchard, Kate Stagg and Hannah Glanville. The school council Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 21^st March, followed immediately by a regular meeting.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Payments into the School Bank Account
When paying money into the school bank account please ensure you put your name and what you are paying for in the reference.  You may also email me at Sandra.mckibbin@education.vic.gov.au and let me know what you are paying for.   Receipts for payments will now be emailed out to families instead of being sent home with students.

New Bank Account Details
A reminder that when paying money to the school to please use the new bank account. If you have regular payments set up to come out your bank account to the school, you will need to change the destination details to:

Bank: Westpac

BSB:  033-222

Account Number:  018848

Enjoy your week
Sandra

Skye Rutherfurd for always presenting your work beautifully.
Banjo Odewahn for consistent enthusiasm for learning and always asking fantastic questions.
Lincoln Clausen for always trying his best at everything he does. Well done Lincoln.
Inneka Pulukkutti for an excellent recount of her week based on the book ‘Today we have no plans.’
Amaya Whitley for being an inspiring learner, who is always eager to aim high. Keep it up Amaya!
Sierra Allan for writing stories stuffed with sensational imagery and strong word choices
Jayde Pritchard for seeking out and drawing on feedback to improve her learning
Emerson Paull for demonstrating spectacular intonation and pausing whilst reading aloud, it’s almost as if we’re listening to an audio book. Thanks for entertaining us, Emerson!
Lily Schultz for being an attentive listener, a well organised learner and showing pride in her book work. You’re lovely, Lily!
Jake Blair for working hard to improve your handwriting by doing extra!
Molly Schultz for always being a fabulous listener and making valuable contributions to class discussions.
Jaala Street for using great writing techniques in her memoir.
Nate Attwood for applying himself well to all learning and creating an excellent science presentation.
Lizzie Martini for giving a dramatic performance during this week’s drama lesson.
Lenny Jones for careful and attentive listening.

We are looking at the artist Tamara Murray who created the wonderful art work in the dry creek bed area of the school grounds.
The F/1's were inspired to create their own art works and share the stories behind their pictures.

This week we will be trying out delicious beef and rice burritos, so, as always, we are open to feedback.

Here is the kitchen helpers roster .. Thanks to all that have helped so far, it’s been a pleasure to work with you :-)

Hot Lunch Payments.
As we approach the end of the term, can all monies owing for term 1 hot lunches, please be paid into the new school bank account.

If you wish to use any credit you have from your family account, please let Sandra know and she can allocate the amount owing into the hot lunch fund.

Have a great week
Jane Murphy

The House cross-country is taking place on Thursday, April 7, at the Yackandandah Sports park. The event will begin at 9am and we ask that students be dropped off at the sports park directly, after 8.40am, rather than going to school. The school bus will drop kids off at the sports park, and a teacher will walk with students from Before School Care, at 8.40am.

A draft timetable is below.


Students will be competing in their houses and are encouraged to wear their house colours for the day. Students should also wear appropriate footwear and bring their bag with snacks and water. Ribbons will be handed out for students who come 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd in their age group and gender. In the senior age groups (9/10, 11, 12/13) up to 10 runners from each classification can qualify for the District event. Students will need to demonstrate that they can run the course in a suitable time to qualify. The District event will be held in Yackandandah on Tuesday, May 3.

We do require several parents or carers to assist with supervision of the track on the day. This involves taking a position on the track to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants. If you are able to help with this, please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/CY4g6nNLvUrDHYDc8

Permission forms have been sent home today and need to be returned to school by Friday 25^th March.  As this is a sporting event the local excursion permission form does not cover it.

Brendan

2023 Enrolment packs for Marian College in Myrtleford are available from the school office.

Money raised will support staff in implementing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs, including the purchasing of associated resources.

In exchange for a generous contribution of $50 to the new STEM Fund, a personalised engraved paver will be placed in the new Dry Creek Bed Play Space between the timber bridge and the pedestrian access gate onto High Street (photo below).  This area was meant to be paved in the original design, however we ran out of time last year!

Each paver can be personalised with up to three lines of text (maximum of 17 characters per line including spaces, all caps lock and centred on the paver).  Buy one for the whole family or one each!

But you’ll have to be quick – with a limited number of pavers available, we will sell out!  Don’t miss this opportunity to leave a long-lasting momento at Yack Primary!

How to order:

1. Complete the google form (one per paver) found here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7D86Iur1PEgOP2gZeuLzbvJ5vrUxeJDM0KCcvZ-AYrqfDsQ/viewform

2. Transfer payment ($50 per paver) to the school bank account (Westpac) including "PAVER: SURNAME" as the reference.

(The *NEW* Westpac bank account details are listed at the bottom of the google form)

3. We will send you a confirmation email once your order has been processed.  

12^th March – Florian Whitley

13^th March – Ada Tracy

17^th March – Jack Gregory

Regenerating Australia is a short hybrid documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film) that asks the question, ‘What would Australia look like by 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people?’ The film is based on a four-month interview process with Australians from all walks of life who shared their hopes and dreams for the country’s future. It is a new story for our nation: a story of empowerment. A story of solutions. A story of regeneration.

We are reaching out to give you advance notice about this event, which is part of a nationwide series of special Q&A screening events in cinemas in capital cities and regional towns taking place from March 4 - May 16.

At these screening events, members of the local community will be invited to discuss the film and find out about opportunities to access support via WWF-Australia’s ‘Innovate to Regenerate’ funding challenge, which is providing $2 million in seed funding to help communities, innovators, and experts to establish or scale up innovative solutions that reverse environmental damage and help humans live in harmony with nature.

All screenings will feature an audience Q&A with expert panellists.  We're also looking to connect with local speakers, performers and grassroots community organisations and would love your suggestions - Speakers & Community - Google Docs Form

Yackandandah Event Details:

Date:       Saturday 12th March 2022

Time:       6pm

Venue:     Yackandandah Public Hall

Address:   36 High Street, Yackandandah

Book your tickets now: https://events.humanitix.com/regenerating-australia-yackandandah

Under 18s FREE
As all under 18s can come for free we would love to engage all school students. We are very excited to also be delivering free lesson packages in association with Cool Australia, targeted towards Upper Primary and Secondary School students.

If you would like to attend please follow the link for ticking Humanitix - Regenerate Australia 

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions about the project or the format of the Screening, we will be hosting to engage your community.

"We hope to see you and please bring your community, family, friends and thoughts”.

Worlds’s Greatest Shave
Sally Bayne is going to shave her hair on Friday the 18^th March 2022 on stage in the beer garden at The Star Hotel. Sal has grown her hair long enough to provide 2 wigs for children who are going through Blood Cancer treatment. She is determined to remind people of this nasty disease that many have forgotten during the focus of Covid. Please show your support by donating either by following the link below or putting your donation in the money tin at the front desk in the school office. All those who donate are invited to join Sal in the beer garden on Friday 18^th to watch the big moment. Suzy Ridgeway will be chief hairdresser and whoever is the largest donor will be given the honour of the first chop. We will have a little party to celebrate Sal’s sacrifice and donation made to the Leukaemia Foundation with music and pizzas for kids.

https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?eventid=16316&langpref=en-CA&RegistrationID=847444&Referrer=direct%2fnone