Indigo Shire Council is making some alterations to the parking in Wellsford St outside the school.  There is a section between two trees where there is an access ramp to the footpath for disabled and delivery access. This section equates to approximately three parking bays. This area will now be designated as a pickup/drop off point only. Meaning two minute maximum parking. The area will have signs like this one to mark the space. I expect the signs to be in place soon.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Hoodies have arrived.  If you have ordered a hoodie they can be collected from the school office from today.  Please note that they will not be handed out to students, a parent/guardian must collect them and payment made at the same time.  The School Savings Bonus can be used.  Cost is $47

The uniform shop is open Wednesday – Fridays when Kerryn is here.   We will make an exception for next week so parents can collect hoodies that they have ordered on Monday and Tuesday as well.

Enjoy your weekend
Sandra & Kerryn

This Weeks helpers are:  Grace O’Dwyer and Ted Attwood

Next week’s helpers are:  Peter Kellaway and Eleanor Glanville

WE ARE FAIR

Edward Pendleton for being a respectful and fair partner in class games and someone who doesn’t do the thinking for their partner!
Will Boddenberg for showing leadership by encouraging others, communicating clearly, and always playing fair.              

WE ARE LEARNERS

Tom McAlister  for demonstrating the value of learning by showing focus and effort to complete his persuasive advertisement to a high standard. Fantastic work Tom!
Rowan Doyne for working hard to build her writing stamina and really levelling up during publishing her persuasive ad
Zoe Glanville for demonstrating the Value of Respect by initiating peer feedback in a thoughtful and genuine way. Thank you for being a fabulous role model to others.
Georgia Dowsley for demonstrating the Value of Learning by working enthusiastically and co-operatively when reviewing your persuasive speech with class mates.
Richie Burston for demonstrating the Value of Learning by striving to have your best efforts in all tasks. You have a solid work ethic and it shows!
Macklan James Hillier for his enthusiasm during Integrated Studies, creating a poster about the sun.
Frey Holden for creating an entertaining character during drama, to persuade us that free homes should be given to the homeless.
Jack McAlister for diligently building, documenting and explaining his array as a multiplication and as a division equation.ia Lockett for persevering and fighting her way through the learning pit with her times tables, meeting success on the other side.
Jim Kelley for demonstrating the value of learning by applying effective persuasive writing techniques to create and inspire others in their writing
Phia Smith-Deans for consistently working hard, listening carefully, and applying new techniques during each session.
Thomas Killen for his outstanding contribution to his group whilst creating a persuasive text about why Yackandandah Primary School being the best school.
Finn Summons for applying himself diligently to the VHAP program EVERY week!

WE SHOW RESPECT

 Amelia Muth for always being a respectful listener during class discussions and a team player during partner games.
Halle Smith-Deans for demonstrating the value of respect by actively listening and participating in Sounds Write sessions. You are an excellent role model to your peers!
Harper Shegog-Dunn for actively listening and participating in Sounds-Write sessions. Your confidence when presenting sounds to others has come so far and you should be proud. Well done.
Nora Mayhew for actively listening and participating in Sounds-Write sessions. Your confidence when presenting sounds to others has come so far and you should be proud. Well done.
Zoe Glanville for demonstrating the Value of Respect by initiating peer feedback in a thoughtful and genuine way. Thank you for being a fabulous role model to others.
Ivy Mahoney for demonstrating the value of respect by always being inclusive of others and always being respectful of teachers and staff.
Maeve van Duinen for showing the Value of Respect by through thoughtful actions, polite behaviour, and valuing the ideas and space of others.
Nora Glanville for Showing the Value of Learning by adding additional details to her flowchart to clearly illustrate the path of a Bill through Parliament.

Hot Lunch Term 2 Payments

Families who have not yet paid for Term 2 hot lunches will receive an email today from Sandra reminding them that payment is due. 

Hot lunch next Friday is a Hamburger/Veggie roll

A quick reminder for all volunteers - please remember to sign in and out at the office when you come in for Hot Lunch duty. 

We are still need helpers for the remainder of the term. Please reach out if you are able to help.

Hannah Glanville-Jones
YPS Hot Lunch Coordinator
ypshotlunch@gmail.com

Ginger Riley has been our focus artist in Art this term. Ginger Riley, known as 'the boss of colour', has inspired some wonderfully colourful acrylic landscape paintings. Here are some artworks in progress by

Hughie 3/4R, Marley 3/4R, Hudson 5/6 L and Sharni 5/6L.

District Cross Country

On Tuesday, 20th May, 51 of our students represented the school at the District Cross Country event held in Beechworth. It was a fantastic day, with ideal warm weather, clear blue skies, and dry conditions.

The course proved to be a tough challenge, with 2km and 3km tracks that featured plenty of variation to keep runners on their toes — including a demanding "bush bash" through the scrub!

Congratulations to all our students for their enthusiastic participation. Your commitment to the event and demonstration of our school values — especially through encouraging and supporting one another — made us proud.

Thank you to all the parents who supported the District Cross Country event by driving students to and from Beechworth and assisting the event organisers when needed — your help was very much appreciated!

A big congratulations to the 25 students who qualified for the Division Cross Country by finishing in the top 10 of their events at District. This next stage will be held at Willow Park, Wodonga on Friday, 30th May, with marshalling beginning at 12:00pm and the event concluding at approximately 2:20pm.

A bus has been booked for all qualifying students. Permission forms will be sent home today and need to be returned by Tuesday, 27th May. Please note that a $10 cost applies to all students, regardless of whether they travel by bus or private transport.

Students are welcome to bring their own lunch. A sausage sizzle and drinks will also be available for purchase. If your child would like to buy food or drinks, please ensure they bring money in a clearly named bag.

I will be attending the event to supervise and support our students, and to ensure they are ready and present for marshalling. We’re looking forward to another fantastic day — don’t forget to keep training and stay prepared!

Well done!

Robyn

There are still quite a few families who have not completed the skiing expression of interest form.  Sandra will be sending emails out to these people today with the link to the form.  Please complete the form by Monday morning so we can start working out the costings etc.

If you don't complete the form it will be assumed that your child is not attending.

The link to the form is below.

https://forms.gle/4ofqLycwdZYcmK3s5

With thanks – Robyn and Earle

OSHC July Holiday Program

Bookings for our July School holidays are now open.

Dates and times for these sessions are:

Week 1, 7th - 11th July
Monday - Open 8am-6pm
Tuesday - Open 8am-6pm
Wednesday - CLOSED *
Thursday - CLOSED *
Friday - Open 8am-6pm

Week 2, 14th - 18th July
Monday - Open 8am-6pm
Tuesday - Open 8am-6pm
Wednesday - Open 8am-6pm
Thursday - Open 8am-6pm
Friday - Open 8am-6pm

*Due to staff shortages, we will be closed Wednesday the 9th of July and Thursday 10th of July.

Program will be out next week! Some days have limited spots available please ensure to book early. Bookings can be made via the XPLOR App, by emailing yack.ps.oshc@outlook.com or by phone on 0260 271 431

Thanks,
Kerryn

24^th May – Greta Thompson

28^th May – Percy Gosling

29^th May – Lucy Hillier