Don’t forget our 150 years of Public Education in Yackandandah celebration on Friday 4^th and Saturday 5^th November. I am still on the lookout for old school photographs, particularly class photographs, from before 2000. We hope you can join us on the Saturday for a family picnic and to view some historical photographs, play some games and perhaps even record a memory you may have of Yackandandah Primary School. We are hoping to see ex-students, teachers and others join us!

Next Monday (31^st October) is a pupil free day. Teachers will be planning the ‘big picture’ curriculum for 2023. The following day, Tuesday 1^st Nov, is the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Deposits into the School Bank Account
I have had 2 separate deposits paid into the school bank account without a reference.  If you have paid $28 or $10 into the bank account, around the 13^{th of} October, please let me know so I can check to see if the payment belongs to you.

Foodworks Community Points
Thank you to all the families and community members who donate their community points to the school.  We received a payment of $1066.56 for the last quarter.

Enjoy your week,
Sandra

Nyssa Overall & Isaac Hewson

Artwork of the Week

A field of flowers at night by all three Year 3/4 classes!!

Edward Crispin for being a responsible leader in the classroom and especially when working in Reading Groups.
Kyle Van De Hoef for great focus when writing your own information book “Who am I?”
Tom Murphy for a huge effort writing your own information book “Who am I?” and co-ordinating the text and images, just right!
Lincoln Clausen for independently writing sentences and drawing illustrations for his ‘Who am I? book.
Dara Freeman for being so engaged and enthusiastic this week with writing facts for her Who am I? book.
Thomas Killen for finding so many examples of compound words in our word work investigations this week.
Aiden Hillier for showing huge improvement in his handwriting and continuing to get neater and neater!
Nate Maybury for digging deep with your maths investigations this week as well as your research work. Great job!
Jono Shepherd for showing a high level of interest and dedication to researching koalas.
Richie Burston for putting in a magnificent effort with following the travels of George Burston around the world on a pennyfarthing!
Ivy Mahoney for showing great enthusiasm and focus during writing sessions.
Charlotte Wilson for an improved use of accurate punctuation.
Billie McInerney for creative and systematic thinking to design a dice game that she would always win.
Lenny Graham fantastically clear explanations to justify his maths thinking when designing games of chance.
Will Black for working positively during our Chance activities this week and helping to keep equipment neat and tidy. Well done, Will!
Katherine Somerville for demonstrating an organised approach to her learning and seeking help when needed. Keep it up, Katherine!
Oscar Dickeson for making effective use of different “bold beginning” techniques to hook the reader
Hudson Street for continuing to build his stamina in writing. Keep it up!
Manu Quaglio for putting on an energetic fun and engaging performance of his ‘I love……’ poem.
Bella Somerville for putting in so much time learning new skills and effort into her $20 Boss Business.

Sausage Roll week! YUM! Freshly made by hand and cooked in the new kitchen oven... perfect!

Looking for an extra parent helper for Burger week next week, Fri 4th Nov. 

Have a great week!

Many thanks

Jane

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

Last Wednesday the students participated in a Cultural Performance with Heidi Hoops from Circular Circus.

They were entertained with lots of mathematical games and quizzes and loads of circus tricks!

Zac Davis Represents Victoria!

In the past week, Zac Davis has been in Western Australia playing football (soccer), representing Victoria in the School Sports Australia championships in the 12 years and under division. This is an amazing achievement! And to add some icing on the cake, Victoria won! Congratulations, Zac, on this achievement – these things don’t happen by accident and require a great deal of hard work, commitment, and sacrifice, not just from you but also your family.

Lola Mahoney at the State Championships!

In other outstanding sporting news, Lola Mahoney recently competed in the State Gymnastic Championships in Geelong, placing third overall. Wow! Amazing stuff, Lola! Like Zac, this reflects the hard work, time, effort and sacrifice you and your family have committed to achieving such a great result at such a high level.

Last Thursday, all the students were thrilled to be a part of Emily’s mock wedding.  We wish Emily & Bryce all the best on their wedding day on Friday.

Hello families and the wider community of Yackandandah!

My Name is Kerryn, and I have the privilege to return to  Yackandandah Primary School as the OSHC Coordinator/ Educational Leader.

I was at Yackandandah PS between 2010-2016 and have now recently returned to this beautiful town.

I am looking forward to meeting every single one of you and building strong relationships, fostering open communication and trust within this OSHC service.  

“Childhood is about playing, discovery, and believe in dreams. The imagination and possibilities are endless.”

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.    

January Vacation Care
We will be running Vacation Care during the last 2 weeks of the January school holidays commencing on Monday 17^th January.  If you will be needing Vacation please click on the link below and let us know what days you will be needing the care.  We will be able to offer care on the days it is most needed.  Please only complete the form for days that you would definitely use it.  We will not be operating on the Australia Day Public Holiday.

https://forms.gle/qxZWdQX8q1g6zHwr6

OSHC Weekly Round Up!
Master Chef cooking class is a firm favourite in OSHC and this week we baked cookies. The children loved rolling the dough and pressing them down with a fork before baking.

Cooking with children can not only be fun, but also an educational experience for children here are some examples

 – Numeracy and literacy skills, sensory exploration, physical development, cognitive development.

“Master Chef Cooking sessions are now on - Wednesday and Friday ASC, Tuesday BSC.”

Arts and crafts are always available in OSHC, just look at these amazing creations!

BALLOONS have been the best thing flying around BSC this week, we have had Monsters, Scary Balloon People, Balloon games, Balloon Badminton, Balloon races and lots of BURST Balloons!

What absolutely glorious weather we have had this week, the children were able to be outdoors, playing group games, dancing games on the oval, being able to utilise the sports shed equipment, the sand pit and free time around the playground.

Please keep in mind the children still need to be wearing hats in OSHC as per our sun smart policy and guidelines. We are looking into getting a few spares for the days when some children forget.

We would love to hear your comments and feedback on our ASC, BSC and VAC programs, forms will be sent home this week. Your feedback is important to us as a service.

Here’s to another fun filled week in OSHC,

Kerryn.

24^th October – Nate Maybury

28^th October – Eleanor Glanville