Last Friday Yr. 5/6 students, teachers and parent volunteers had an early start heading to Falls Creek for a day of cross-country skiing. The weather was perfect and everyone made the most of the opportunity. Big thanks to Earle for organising and leading the day. Thanks also to the other teachers and parent helpers for their early start, late finish and support through the day.

This week senior students will visit the Bonegilla Migrant Experience as part of their learning. Next week both the Yr. 3/4 and Yr. 5/6 students are heading off on their camps. Yr. 3/4 are going to the Urban Camp in Melbourne and Yr. 5/6 are off to Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. While it is a little busy with excursions and trips this year we are keen to offer students some of the experiences that they may have missed over the last couple of years with covid restrictions.

It is time to enrol children for Foundation in 2023. If you have a child who is attending Foundation next year, please collect an enrolment form from the office. The transition program begins formally early in Term Four, though we have already had the pleasure of a visit from the 4yr old groups from Yackandandah Kindergarten.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Permission forms
We are still waiting on a few permission forms to be returned for the Year 5/6 Bonegilla excursion which is on Wednesday and the Sovereign Hill camp.  New forms have been sent home with these students today and need to be returned to school tomorrow.

Year 5/6 Cross Country Skiing
If your child was unable to participate in the skiing last Friday and you had paid a credit will be applied to your family account.

Enjoy your week, Sandra

Nate Attwood & Shaynia Clausen

 Frey Holden for working co-operatively and with outstanding enthusiasm while exploring procedures and explaining ‘How to Dress Up’.
Joni Mayhew for using time effectively to produce your best work during literacy activities.   
Billie May for regularly using the ‘have a go spelling book’ to make attempts at spelling words.
Amaya Whitley for excellent progress with her reading and showing more confidence with sounding out tricky words
Renn Thompson for creating a well-written Big Write with appropriate adverbs and excellent organisation.
Mia Bebbington for working hard to slow down and improve your handwriting!
Spencer Pretty for a humorous Big Write about getting ready for school, with interesting verbs, adverbs and details. Well done!
Ewan McInerney for his fantastic Big Write about getting ready for school, with interesting verbs, adverbs and details. Great job!
Wil McCormack for seeking help and taking on feedback to uplevel his work.
Lara Bebbington always being organised and managing her time well to complete tasks.
Alfie Bayne giving 100% effort during athletics training.
Raff Gargiulo for much improved writing.
Ruby Hewitt for attention to detail in her writing.

Artwork of the week.
If you can cut and paste, you can collage! Collage artworks by 5/6B.



Nate Attwood



Imogen Rolfe, Sally Bayne, Lucy Mathewon-Jones, Lola Mahoney & Kaidence Jones

Hamburgers this week, always a popular meal! Here is what you'll find in our Hamburger meals; 

Bakery bun, meat pattie / veggie pattie, sliced tomato, sliced cheese and lettuce! Yum... Sauce is self-served and fresh fruit is always available.

Hot Lunch PAYMENTS are now DUE.. please promptly pay into the school account.

Hot Lunch roster >> Still chasing a few helpers :-)

Jane Murphy

YPS Hot Lunch Coordinator
ypshotlunch@gmail.com
0416 051 473

Cross Country Ski Day
As you can see from the photos, the students in Years 5 and 6 who participated in the cross country ski day at Falls Creek last Friday enjoyed almost perfect conditions. Having missed the snow the last two years due to Covid restrictions, it was wonderful to be able to get back on the mountains and enjoy one of our region’s great natural assets.

With most students having never put on a set of skis before, it was impressive to see how they tackled this new and challenging activity with persistence and resilience. Under the encouraging and expert guidance of Caz, Colin, Phil, Megs and Andre, each of the students acquired new skills, and enjoyed a terrific day out with their friends. Fingers and toes are crossed that our downhill ski days have equally fine conditions.

The House Athletic sports are taking place on Thursday, August 25^th at the Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct in Albury. The back up day is Monday, August 29th. Buses will be leaving school at 9am and returning by 3.30pm.  There is no cost for this event as it is part of the Curriculum Contributions that parents have been invited to pay.  Permission forms have been sent home tonight and need to be returned to school by Monday 15^th August.

House Athletics Help Needed

To help make this day a success, we do need the assistance of many parents, carers and other adults on the day. Like last year, helpers will not be following particular groups around, but will be stationed at an event and assisting as different groups move through. Don’t worry, no experience is necessary. Even if you can only assist for a small amount of time, please let us know, as the viability of this event relies on enough adult helpers.

If you can help, please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/fxsSD2k2PLmxwK7M8

Information for the Competitors

• The carnival will be held at the athletics track in Albury – part of the Les O’Brien Sports precinct.
• First events will begin at 10am. A more detailed timetable will be sent home in coming weeks.
• There is no canteen available on the day, so please bring plenty of food and drink.
• Be sure to wear your ‘house’ colours and weather appropriate clothing, such as a hat if it is sunny. If you are not sure of your ‘house’ colour, check with you teacher.
• Children compete at the age they will be by the 31^st of December, 2022. So, if a child is currently 8, but turning 9 by the end of the year, they will compete in the 9/10-year-old age group.
• Although genders may be mixed for some groups, competitors are only competing against children of their own age and gender. This year, because of numbers, 9 and 10-year-olds will be split into different groups. For the purposes of qualifying for the District event, results will be cross-checked, with first and second place overall making it through to the next level.
• Ribbons are awarded for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd for each event, with everyone who participates in an event, earning points for their ‘house’.
• 5-8 year-olds will compete in: sprint running, distance running, long jump, soft shot, vortex throw, jumping sack race, bean bag race or possibly mini-hurdles, and ‘bounce, catch, and run’.
• 9-13 year-olds will compete in: sprint running, distance running (200m), long jump, shot put, discus, high jump, triple jump, and hurdles. These events act as qualifying for the District Athletics Carnival, due to take place on September 7. As a general rule, students who place first and second for their age group and gender, will qualify for District, but only the first placed competitor will qualify for high jump and 200m.  Qualification for 800m and 1500m will take place at school. At the District Carnival, competitors can enter 5 individual events and 1 relay.

Thanks Brendan.

If you have a child starting at school next year Enrolment packs can be collected from the school office. 

If you would like to book a school tour or have any questions, please contact Michael or Sandra at school.

1^st August – Spencer Pretty

3^rd August – Taidhg James Hillier