Celebrating 150 Years of Public Education at Yackandandah Primary School
This Saturday we are celebrating 150 years of public education at Yackandandah Primary School. It is important that we acknowledge that education has been happening in the area for much longer than 150 years. First Nations people have been educating their children for tens of thousands of years, passing on knowledge and wisdom. For a much shorter time, there was a Church of England school on our site. Our current iteration of education – public education – began in 1872.

On Friday 4^th November we are opening our school to former teachers, pupils and members of the public who would like to see what Primary School education looks like in our current day. Our student leaders are ready to guide anyone interested on a short tour and answer any questions.

On Saturday we are inviting families and community members to join us for a BYO picnic on school grounds. There will be a display of photographs from the school’s history. You may even see some familiar faces (in a younger version). Tours will be available again, along with Paul Anderson’s famous burgers. You could even join in a game or two!

We need about 5 helpers with the BBQ on Saturday.  If you can assist please let Sandra know.

We hope to see you there! Let other people in the community know to drop in from 11 – 3 on Saturday.

COVID
Just a reminder that COVID is still a thing. While there are currently no regulations around mandatory isolation, the health authorities are still recommending staying at home if covid positive or if showing any symptoms. We have a huge supply of rapid antigen tests so feel free to grab some whenever you like.

Paving
Big thanks to the Wilsons (Stephen, Andrew and Robyn) for spending a rare clear day yesterday installing pavers in our dry creek bed area. Great job! If you purchased a named paver you can find it there.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Family Statements
Statements were emailed out to families last week who have outstanding charges for camps and excursions that their child has attended.  These activities are on a “User-Pays basis”.  If you still owe money for a camp or excursion prompt payment would be greatly appreciated.

Enjoy your week
Sandra

Nyssa Overall & Isaac Hewson

Oscar Bulman his enthusiasm in writing facts about lambs for his information booklet.
Judd Maybury for his enthusiasm in searching for ‘y’ sounds (yawn, fly, pony) at school and at home.
Will Hutchings his excellent collection of facts about Darwin for his information booklet.
Max Boschetti for excellent reading efforts and improvement. Marvellous, Max! 
Skye Rutherford-Hobbs for creating a delightful information book all about your Nanna.
Renn Thompson for using class time wisely to create your project on The Titanic.
Molly Schultz for taking care with all bookwork to be neat and organised.
Thomas Killen for always having a good go at answering difficult questions during class discussions 
Aiden Hillier for working hard in all areas this week but particularly in maths where you really challenged yourself!
Lewis James-Hiller for his enthusiasm during our 'Book Spine Poetry' session in school library and providing mature and thoughtful feedback
Florian Whitley for "discovering" and explaining a rule on how to create equivalent fractions.
Spencer Dowsley for “discovering” and explaining a rule on how to create equivalent fractions
Pippa Graham for using ambitious vocabulary to improve the description in her “settings”

It's Burger week! Locally made beef burger patties and bread rolls, with tomato, lettuce and cheese.. YUM!

We are chasing an extra adult helper for this week.. a delicious lunch is up for grabs, let me know if you can help.. between 9-11:30am this Friday or next!

Hot Lunch payments will be marked off as received this week, so if you still need to make payment, then please do so as soon as possible or you may be reminded via email.

Many thanks

Jane

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

Christmas Singalong for Choirs!
Christmas is not far away, and our Junior and Senior Choirs have been asked to sing in the Yackandandah Christmas Singalong, ‘It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas’! This will be held on Saturday, 3^rd December at 6:30pm.

Students in both the Junior and Senior Choirs are invited to join in. Students will need to be at the Town Hall at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Earlier in the year we were asked to participate in the cancelled ‘Christmas in July’ Singalong and we will present the two items we were to sing in July.

A note will go home with the choirs this Friday. Parents are asked to return the slip attached to the information sheet by early next week to notify organisers of choir numbers.

Thank you!
Jenny

Full Day Writing Masterclass at Osbornes Flat
On Thursday, 27^th of October, 12 students who had participated in the Victorian High Ability Program for English, travelled to Osbornes Flat Primary School to learn more about how to create more meaningful writing. First, local author Edwina Wyatt (award winning author of the Magnolia Moon books and many more) presented a workshop about how to create deeper, more meaningful characters, and how to include these in their writing. The key to unlocking a great character is to consider their flaws and weaknesses. After that, local playwright and teacher, Brendan Hogan, came in and taught them some fun drama games. After that, he explained the difference between a play script and a novel. The students then created a script out of a story that they had written previously and acted it out in front of the group. Overall it was a great experience – although they entered with only a story, they left with a whole lot of wisdom and knowledge for the future. 

Edi McInerney

January Vacation Care
Thank you to the familie who completed the Expression of Interest Form.  Vacation Care will be operating Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the last two weeks of the January School Holidays.  The program will be included in the newsletter when it has been finalised.   Bookings can be made via the app or through the office.  Students enrollled in Foundation next year can attend during the January holidays.

Pupil Free Days
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.    

OSHC Weekly Round Up!
Even though the weather hasn’t been the best, we have still managed to have a  in OSHC this week. We would like to thank Mr Edwards and Ebony for keeping the water out of our space after the down pour we had on Tuesday!  

Craft this week: “WHAT CAN YOU CREATE” Educator lead experiences *

We had Bugs and caterpillars, Among Us characters, Origami creations

Each morning the children were set tasks with the tables set up to entice their creative juices to start flowing. The children’s imaginations were challenged though these activities, we saw lots of problem solving and wonderful conversations/ stories shared between each other.

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

In OSHC we also got our bodies moving to some GROOVY music for our Dance competitions, musical chairs, bobs and statues and our own cool free style dancing!!  Scavenger hunts kicked off around the school while the children had a nice enough afternoon to be outside.

Cookies were baked on Wednesday, with lots of children really engaging in this activity. We can’t wait to see what is on the menu next week 😊.

The art station has had an excellent workout this week with water colour painting, painting with masking tape, drawing, colouring, and GLITTER … so much GLITTER!  Our Art wall is running out of room as it overflows with so many beautiful creations.

Can’t wait for another fun filled week in OSHC, (and sunshine)

Kerryn.

31^st October – Saoirse Beatty

2^nd November – Renn Thompson

3^rd November – Claire Walsh