On Sunday there was a busy working bee at school. There was plenty of work done pruning, weeding, planting, spreading mulch and soft fall, clearing gutters and general tidying. I am very grateful to the families that helped out. Thank you all.  Thanks to Paul Anderson for the video below.

Family Statements
Family statements were emailed out last Thursday.  If you still have amounts outstanding for any camps or other activities prompt payment would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

Scholastic Book Club
Each student has today taken home a brochure and order form from Scholastic Book Club.  Orders need to be ordered through the Book Club Loop for Parents by Wednesday 19^th October.

HandBag
The handbag pictured below has been found in the Art room.  I have it in the office for the owner to collect.  

Enjoy your week,
Sandra

Audrey Wyatt for working confidently and independently. Keep reading for the stars!
Frey Holden for great focus on all activities this week. A great start to the term, Frey!
Joni Mayhew for your enthusiasm to ensure you are organised and how you help others in the classroom.
Sullivan Lucas for completing his eucalyptus poster with great detail and enthusiasm this week.
Jack McAlister for working on his eucalyptus poster with great enthusiasm this week.
Jake Blair for increased confidence in sharing your ideas and learning with the class.
Esmeralda Haslett for increased confidence in sharing your ideas and learning with the class.
Patrick Kellaway for creative approaches for our STEM lesson this week and using trial and error to find the best solutions.
Ewan McInerney for being an excellent topic expert and finding lots of great facts when reading non-fiction books.
Felix Anderson for starting Term 4 with such a positive and hard-working attitude. Keep it up!
Ella Joy  for always displaying a positive attitude towards her learning.
Ben Hardisty  for providing positive leadership in the classroom.
Max Murphy  creative and systematic thinking when completing a tree diagram in maths.
Lizzie Martini  always demonstrating positive communication skills.
Raff Gargiulo for showing a strong commitment to his learning and reaping the benefits with amazing results. You’re a roaring success, Raff!
Bonnie McLeod for delving deep into her imagination and contributing creative ideas during Writing this week. Beautiful work, Bon!

This week we are kIcking off with egg and bacon rolls, so if your kiddo would like one then please make sure that their order is in by today... as the order form will be closed off this evening, so ingredients can be ordered.

Link to order form...

https://forms.gle/8WCevQoNJrE1bp6CA

And like most first weeks of hot lunch we are scrambling for helpers. If you are able to help us in the kitchen this week then please let me know.  Sachiko Dent, you are my only helper at this stage.

Many thanks
Jane 

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

CBCA Book Week 2022
Our Book Week celebrations at the end of Term 3 were a huge success, and so much fun was had throughout the week! A big thank you to all the students (and their parents!) and staff who really support this wonderful event by going to amazing lengths to bring their characters to life. I hope you got to see some of the fabulous character costumes that were shared in last weeks’ newsletter. It is definitely my favourite date on the school calendar, that’s for sure!

Would you believe CBCA have already announced the theme for 2023? Read, Grow, Inspire…

Book Sale!
The Book Sale was a success as usual. We got rid of loads of pre-loved books at rock-bottom prices and made $111.20. Of course, this has already been spent on new books for the library: Lightfall #2 (graphic novel); the latest WeirDo, 156 Storey Treehouse and Ninja Kid 10 novels; loads of the ever-popular Minecraft Guides, and more.

A massive thank you to the Thornton, Bebbington, Graham and Ridgeway families for donating some lovely books for the sale.; and to a lovely group of mostly Year 3 & 4 students who, after purchasing a couple of books at the sale, donated whatever they had left in their pockets and wallets to the library! So thoughtful and generous!

Have a wonderful week of reading!

Sarah McAlister

Upper Hume Division Athletics Carnival
It may have been raining, but it did little to dampen the spirits of the 39 students who competed in the Upper Hume Division Athletics on Friday. As always, the students represented the school proudly and put their best foot forward. Below is a list of students who placed 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd in their respective event/s. If a child came 1^st or 2^nd, they have also qualified for the Regional Athletics which are taking place this Friday, once again at the Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct in Albury. Please note that we will not be taking a bus to this event and there will be no teacher representative from YPS there on the day. Competitors will need to make their own way there and present themselves for their event/s at the right time. A timetable and more information were sent home with each qualifier on the day. If you need another copy of this, please let me know.

Congratulations to everyone who competed and best of luck to those heading off to Regionals. Below are some photos from the day. Unfortunately, I was unable to get around to everyone, so apologies for anyone who doesn’t appear in the snaps.

Spencer Dowsley – 1^st 1500m, 3^rd High Jump, 3^rd Relay
Archie Korn – 1^st Discus, 3^rd Shot Put
Alfie Bayne – 2^nd Hurdles, 3^rd Relay
Tarn Charles Jones – 2^nd Triple Jump, 3^rd Relay
Lenny Jones – 3^rd Triple Jump, 3^rd Relay
Will Black – 3^rd Relay
Zoe Blair – 2^nd Triple Jump
Lily van Duinen – 3^rd Hurdles
Charlie Killen – 3^rd Triple Jump
Cameron McIntosh – 1^st Discus, 3^rd Relay
Ed Boddenberg – 3^rd Relay
Fredi Farley – 3^rd Relay
Oliver Paull – 3^rd Relay
Lola Mahoney – 2^nd High Jump, 2^nd 100m, 2^nd Relay
Lucy Matheson-Jones – 2^nd 800m, 2^nd 200m, 2^nd Relay
Kaidence Jones – 3^rd 1500m, 2^nd Relay
Mietta Nocentini – 2^nd Relay
Aidan Dent – 1^st Hurdles, 3^rd 800m, 2^nd Relay
James Thornton – 3^rd 1500m
Max Edwardes – 1^st Triple Jump, 2^nd Long Jump, 2^nd Relay
Jack Gregory – 2^nd Triple Jump, 2^nd Relay
Nate Attwood – 2^nd Relay

Brendan

This Friday, 14^th October, the Year 5/6 students will be travelling to Beechworth Secondary College to watch their School production – School of Rock.  We will be leaving school at 11.30am and returning at 3pm.  There is no cost for this excursion.  Permission forms have been sent home tonight and need to be returned to school by Wednesday.  

Students who are competing in the Regional Athletic Sports on Friday will not be able to attend.                                           

Pupil Free Days
Monday 31^st October, Monday 19^th December & Tuesday 20^th December are Pupil free days.  Vacation Care will be operating on these days.  Please make any bookings through the Xplor App or be contacting the school office – Bookings are essential.    

9^th October – Kayden Street

9^th October – Miriam Martini

11^th October – Macklan James Hillier

12^th October – James Thornton

13^th October – Clancy O’Sullivan

14^th October – Chase Grech