Newsletter 16.12.2024

Issue 41/2024


Dates to Remember

Friday 31st January – School Swimming Sports Years 3-6

Wednesday 5th February – No school for Foundation students

Wednesday 12th February - No school for Foundation students

Thursday 13th February – District Swimming Sports
                                       - Book Club Closes

Friday 14th February – MTB – Falls Creek

Wednesday 19th February – No school for Foundation students

Friday 21st February – Division Swimming Sports

Wednesday 26th February – No school for Foundation students

Wednesday 5th March – Regional Swimming Sports

Thursday 27th March – School Cross Country  

Friday 28th March – School Cross Country (Back up day)

Wednesday 7th May – school Photos

Friday 30th May – Division Cross Country

Friday 13th June – Regional Cross Country , Benalla



From the Principal

Congratulations to all the students, staff and families on the work you have done over the year. The day-to-day learning may be difficult to see, but when considering the year, there is so much to be proud of. When reflecting on our learning it is important to remember that facing the difficult challenges is where the best learning happens. I am proud of the efforts of students and staff – hard work pays off.

Our Yr. 6 graduation ceremony takes place this Wednesday evening in the town hall. We will be celebrating the seven years of primary school that our Yr. 6 students have completed as they are about to begin the next step – secondary school.

Thank you to everyone for your support for the children and the school over the year. I’m a firm believer that we gain the most from things when we put in the most – and we are fortunate in our school community in this respect.

I wish everyone a restful holiday break and a happy Christmas and New Year. I hope you find the time and space to slow down, relax and find opportunities for quality family time.

Michael Edwards
Principal



From the Office

End of Year Pool Parties
If you haven’t yet paid for the pool parties, could you please send $2.70 to the office tomorrow so we aren’t chasing around for it on the day.  Thank you.

2025 Term Dates

Term 1
Wednesday 29th January to Friday 4th April

Term 2
Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 4th July

Term 3
Monday 21st July to Friday 19th September

Term 4
Monday 6th October to Friday 19th December

Wishing everyone a merry Xmas and a happy new year.

Sandra



Student Awards

WE ARE FAIR

Lucy Hillier for demonstrating the value of fairness by always encouraging others and being a fair and co-operative peer.  You are a great leader in our class.
Kaia Allan for demonstrating the value of fairness by working hard, thinking of others and listening so well this year.
Bonnie McLeod for demonstrating the value of fairness by being a kind and inclusive classmate always.

WE ARE LEARNERS

Lillian Pretty for demonstrating the value of learning by actively contributing your creative ideas to our class poetry writing.  It is wonderful to see you so involved!
Amber Wallace for demonstrating the value of learning by carefully editing and creatively publishing her Haiku entitled ‘Tree’. Well done Amber!
Judd Maybury for demonstrating the value of learning by enthusiastically participating in all writing tasks and taking pride in his published creative pieces.
Dylan Hewitt for demonstrating the value of learning by making connections and creatively using information from a non-fiction reader to write a contrasting ‘diamante’ poem.
Sara Davison for demonstrating the value of learning by being brave and determined to sing a solo version of “I am Australian’ to the class.
Tom Murphy for demonstrating the value of learning by reciting a long and arduous song entirely by heart in front of the whole class.
Billie McInerney for demonstrating the value of learning by compiling an impressive selection of writing pieces across the year that have been beautifully presented in her end of year book.
Raff Garguilo for demonstrating the value of learning by working hard all the way to the final bell.

WE SHOW RESPECT

Ryver Scannell for demonstrating the value of respect by always having impeccable manners when working with your peers and teachers.
Macklan James-Hillier for demonstrating the value of respect by always showing care and offering comfort to your classmates. What a superstar!
Hush McLennan for demonstrating the value of respect by always sharing her thoughts and ideas and listening to the contributions of her classmates attentively during ‘turn and talk’ discussions.
Nate Milward for demonstrating the value of respect by thoughtfully and kindly helping to prepare class resources for others benefits.
Yuki Makin-Ginn for demonstrating the value of respect by constantly using her manners and working with a quiet and focused approach in class.
Huddy Street for demonstrating the value of respect by always being kind, inclusive and a wonderful listener.
Lucia-Mary Gosling for demonstrating the value of respect by support others with their learning and ensuring the classroom is a fun and safe space for everyone.



Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Week 11’s mental health and wellbeing support tool is a program for parents called Triple P Positive Parenting. This is a program that runs online and the best bit about it is, it’s free!

https://www.triplep.net/glo-en/home/

 

Gateway Health run this program through their service from time to time, you can phone them for more details on- (02) 6022 8888.

I’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays, and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Thanks,

Stacey Hogan
Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader



Art News

Arts and Technology Showcase at Beechworth Secondary College
Last Thursday evening, Beechworth Secondary College celebrated its Arts and Technology Showcase, exhibiting a range of works across different art forms and materials, including music performance. Student work from Yackandandah Primary School was also on display. It was great to see so many Yack students and their families attending the showcase to view the display and experience an exhibition space.

A warm thank you to Sarah McAlister, for selecting and delivering a colourful collection of F/1/2 sculptures to Beechworth for the showcase.

Lastly, please make some room on the fridge for artworks made over this semester to arrive home on Wednesday! Stay creative over the summer.
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Violin Lessons



A Little Taste of Yack

The cook books have arrived and look fantastic.  If you have ordered please collect from the office.  If you did not order it is not too late to purchase – we have spares in the office.



OSHC News





Vacation Care will operate during the January school holidays from Monday 13th January to Friday 24th January 2025.  Bookings can be made through the Xplor app or with the OSHC staff.

We are also operating on the Pupil Free Day 28th January 2025.






Birthdays

14th December – Alfie Bayne

20th December – Yuki Maken-Ginn

22nd December – Will Black

23rd December – Tom McAlister

25th December – Felix Anderson

30th December – Makin Sunday



Community Notices

Indigo Shire Libraries School holiday activities January 2025

Building and Construction

What amazing constructions and creations can you make using K’NEX, marble runs and magnetic tiles? The Beechworth Toy Library has generously partnered with us so we can bring this building equipment to our libraries.                                                                     

This program is designed for 5 - 12 year olds.

Bookings: Required as places are limited

www.Indigoshire.vic.gov.au/Community/Libraries

Where: Rutherglen Library                                                    When: Thursday 9 January                                                            Time: 2.00 – 3.00pm 
 
Where: Yackandandah Library   
When: Monday 13 January                                                  
Time: 10.00 – 11.00am

Cushions and Crafts.

In this session, you can make a lion cushion by simply tying knots and adding a face and wiggle eyes and complete some other crafts.

This program is designed for 5 - 9 year olds. Bookings: Required as places are limited.

www.Indigoshire.vic.gov.au/Community/Libraries

Where: St Mark’s Church Hall, Tangambalanga                                When: Tuesday 14 January                                                          Time: 1.30 – 2.30pm          

Nature dream catchers

Laura from Forever Young Creative Kids Collective will assist participants to design and make a nature dream catcher.                                                                                     This program is designed for 5 - 12 year olds.

Bookings: Required as places are limited

www.Indigoshire.vic.gov.au/Community/Libraries

Where: Rutherglen Library 
When: Tuesday 14 January
Time:  10.30 - 11.30am     

Where: Yackandandah Librar
               
When: Tuesday 21 January
Time: 2.00 – 3.00 pm

NGV: Kids on Tour Activities

For these activities bookings are not required so feel free to drop in.

Furry Friend Headband. 

Children are invited to join us for stories followed by creating their own set of cat or dog ears inspired by their favourite pets. This program is designed for 3 - 6 year olds.

Where: Chiltern Library
When:  Friday 10 January
Time:  1.30 - 2.30pm                                                     

Where: Beechworth Library
When: Friday 17 January
Time: 11.00am – 12.00 noon

Bogong Moths. 

Children will receive a paper template of the Australian bogong moth to make their own paper moth and learn interesting facts about this special Australian insect.

This program is designed for 5 year olds and over.

Where: Chiltern Library
When:  Thursday 16 January
Time:  2.00 - 3.00pm

Where: Beechworth Library
When: Monday 20 January                                                          Time: 10.30 – 11.30am

Fashion, Culture & Creativity. 

In this activity, everyone can create a paper doll with its own wardrobe when they design sets of paper clothes while learning about fashion, design, colour and patterns.               

This program is designed for 5 year olds and over.

Where: Chiltern Library
When:  Thursday 16 January
Time:  10.30 - 11.30am                                                   

Where: Beechworth Library
When: Monday 20 January
Time: 2.00 – 3.00pm 

 Lots of Dots. 

Come and listen to Lots of Dots by Yoyoi Kusama, then everyone is invited to add their favourite colourful dots and write a short poem or message about pumpkins.   

This program is designed for 3 - 8 year olds.

Where: Chiltern Library
When:  Friday 10 January
Time:  10.30 - 11.30am

Where: Beechworth Library
                                                  When: Friday 17 January                                                   
Time: 1.30 – 2.30pm

Make a Pompom 

Create a bush flower pompom using yarn, embroidery thread and colourful felts to then tag to your school bag, key chain or anything else.                                                                  

This program is designed for 12 year olds and over.

Where: Chiltern Library
When:  Wednesday 8 January
Time:  2.00 - 3.00pm                                                     

Where: Beechworth Library
When:  Monday 13 January
Time:   2.00 – 3.00pm                                                           

For more information about these activities please contact your nearest branch of Indigo Shire Libraries