Term 2

Tuesday 17^th to Wednesday 25^th  June – Somers Camp

Friday 4^th July – Last Day of Term 2

Monday 7^th to Friday 18^th July -  Vacation Care Program

Term 3

Monday 21^st July- First Day of Term 3

Friday 25^th July – Winter Sports Carnival

Friday 1^st August – Winter Sports Carnival (Back up day)

Friday 8^th August – Regional Winter Sports Carnival

Tuesday 12^th August- School Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 13^th August – School Athletics Carnival (Back up day )

Friday 15^th August – 5/6 Cross Country Skiing

Wednesday 20^th August – Book Week Character Dress Up Day

Friday 22^nd August – 5/6 Down Hill Skiing

Friday 29^th August – 5/6 Down Hill Skiing

Friday 5^th September – 5/6 Down Hill Skiing

I recently attended the State Principals Conference in Melbourne. There were several interesting presentations. I attended presentations from a couple of schools who have achieved great success with their student learning. It was great to hear about how they implement their learning plans and to think about how we can build on our strong practice at Yackandandah Primary School

There was also a presentation from David Howes, the Deputy Secretary from the Department of Education. He spoke about some challenges our schooling system is facing across the state. This included increasing challenging behaviours from students and parents in many communities. He flagged some changes to the suspension process to ensure the safety of everyone in the school community. I am grateful to be in our school and community as we seem to face fewer challenges than most on this front. It is important, however, to remind ourselves that we are all working toward the same goals and disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated from anyone.

A key theme that stood out to me from the conference was the emphasis on the practice of explicit teaching, with the challenge being how do we cater for individuality within an explicit teaching environment. As always, it was great to talk with other school leaders and hear how they are approaching the ongoing work in schools.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Update Your Family Details – Data Collection Form

Keeping your family information up to date is essential for ensuring clear communication and accurate school records. This includes your contact numbers, email address, residential address, and family occupation codes.

Please note that part of the school’s funding is determined by these occupation codes. If you're deciding between two codes, always choose the Lower code.

If any of your details have recently changed, we kindly ask that you complete the Data Collection Form via the link below.

https://forms.gle/DQDYBjoL6iyKy71s9

If you’re unsure of your occupation code, please refer to the second link for a more detailed description. For further assistance, contact the school office—we’re happy to help and have a more comprehensive guide available.

Thank you for your support in keeping our records accurate.

Sandra and Kerryn

Excursion Permission Forms Now on Compass

We’re moving towards a more streamlined and eco-friendly process for excursion permissions. From now on, all permission forms for excursions will be completed through Compass, rather than sending home paper copies.

Payments can be made via Compass using a credit or debit card, or alternatively, you can pay by direct deposit into the school’s bank account via internet banking.

The Winter Sports Carnival Permission Form is now available on Compass for parents to complete. The cost is $10 per student.

If you choose to submit a paper permission form, please note that payment must be made via bank transfer or cash, as EFTPOS is not available at the school.

For a step-by-step guide on how to provide consent and make payment through Compass, click the link below or follow the instructions provided further down.

https://youtu.be/do-OFCok-Uc

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office — we’re here to help.

This Weeks helpers are  Olive MacCalman and Nicholas Shepherd

 Next week’s helpers are  Katherine Sommerville and Lucas Stagg

Congratulations to all our award recipients.

WE ARE FAIR

Ned Burston for making a huge effort with all learning tasks especially your story writing about Roman the Glue stick. By working hard, you allow others to learn too!

Dusty May for demonstrating calm, quiet and focus over the whole week, for every subject, when working at your table independently. Super effort, keep it up

Kyle Vandehoef for demonstrating the Value of Fairness by: your consideration of others, combined with being a supportive and fair peer, is evident through your constructive and reasonable feedback. 

Dara Freeman for always being thoughtful and caring and going out of her way to lift the spirits of others.

Will Maybury For demonstrating the value of fairness by showing leadership in encouraging your classmates to stay focused and do their best during learning time. Your calm and friendly approach helps create a positive environment where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Isla Cleverley  for always being  a supportive class member who works with anyone – and does it with a smile!

WE ARE LEARNERS

James Rodriguez for working mathematically to create a pattern using Cuisenaire and then helping others to do the same using accurate information.

Lucy Hillier  For demonstrating the value of learning by using maths materials and working independently to solve division problems.

Theo Hutchings For your enthusiasm and focussed effort when planning your fractured fairytale about the three wombats and the big bad bear

Nate Millward for demonstrating the Value of Learning by: returning to school from an epic holiday break with a 'can-do' attitude, you demonstrated resilience despite some technological challenges, staying diligent and determined as always. 

Spencer Pretty for demonstrating the Value of Learning by: excellent work on your water cycle poster and explanation. Your poster is clear and well organized and demonstrates a keen eye for aesthetics, making the concept both engaging and easy to understand. 

Cooper Wall For making outstanding improvements in his skills over the past two weeks of Tee-ball sessions. Cooper has shown great determination and focus, hitting multiple home runs along the way. Well done!

Dylan Hewitt for Learning by creating a brilliant, clear and innovative infographic on the water cycle.

Henry Lerch For showing the value of Learning by confidently using a wide range of multiplication strategies to solve problems & selecting the most efficient method.

 Charlotte Wilson For demonstrating the value of learning by stepping back into your learning with focus, confidence and a fantastic attitude. Your willingness to engage, ask questions, and catch up on work is a credit to your perseverance and love of learning.

WE SHOW RESPECT

Lillian Pretty  For demonstrating the value of respect by building your reading stamina and contributing to a calm, quiet and focused learning space during independent reading time.

Ed Hogan for respectfully listening to feedback and using it to level up his reading responses when exploring fractured fairytales.

Jim MacCalman for being thoughtful, attentive and confident to share ideas during whole class focus time

Renn Thompson for Showing respect by being a wonderful and patient support to his classmates when using new technology.

Milla Stagg For being our dedicated scorer and sideline coach throughout many weeks of sport sessions while recovering from injury. Thank you, Milla, for showing patience, respect, and resilience during this time—you’ve been a valuable part of the team!

Lucia-Mary Gosling  for showing the value of Respect by always listening thoughtfully and attentively to others during class discussions. Lucia-Mary makes everyone feel heard and valued.

Lucas Stagg for always coming to school with a positive attitude and ensuring this vibe extends to others, making our classroom calm, quiet, and focused.

Save the Date – Book an Adventure!
Book Week Character Dress Up Day   –  Wednesday 20th August 2025!

Book Week 2025 will take place from August 16th – August 23rd across Australia. We will celebrate Book Week at Yackandandah Primary School with a Book Character dress up day on Wednesday 20th August! Parents and caregivers, please help your young people to think about their favourite book character and to design a costume for our annual Book Week Character parade! The theme for this year is: Book an Adventure!

The CBCA Book Week is taking place from 16-23 August this year. Check out their website for more information about the shortlisted books:

https://cbca.org.au/

This week's Hot Lunch is Beef/Veggie and Rice Burritos. 

Only a couple of lunches left for the term, but we still need a few helpers, particularly in week 11. It's the easiest lunch to make for the whole term! Please reach out if you are able to help, even if only from 10-11 am. Many thanks in advance!

We have been so impressed with all our student helpers this year and are enjoying the way they each bring their own personality and flair to hot lunch duty. Last week's helpers Pippa and Henry created rainbows with the fruit platters - a feast for the eyes as well as the belly! 

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

We hope that everyone has been noticing the art bombing happening around school. We have been putting the finishing touches to our colourful art works inspired by the artist Ginger Riley. We invite you to come take a look!

Thanks, Mandy & Caz.

Regional Cross Country Wrap-Up

Congratulations to the eight students who represented our school at the Regional Cross Country event in Benalla last Friday. We are incredibly proud of their efforts on the day.

Results:

• Kaia – 18th
• Ari – 1st
• Nate – 34th
• Ned – 9th
• Zack – 1st
• Hugo – 20th
• Finn – 23rd
• Spencer – 1st

A special congratulations to Spencer, Zack, Ari, and Ned, who have all qualified for the State Cross Country Championships! We wish you the very best as you prepare to compete at the next level.

Winter Sports Carnival – Years 3–6

The Winter Sports Carnival for students in Years 3 to 6 will take place in Wodonga on Friday 25th July (the first Friday back in Term 3). Our school will be competing against other local schools in our network.

We have entered five sports again this year: volleyball, tee-ball, soccer, AFL, and netball. Teams and divisions have already been submitted. Venues and further event details are yet to be confirmed and will be shared as soon as they are available.

Students will play multiple games throughout the day against different schools, sometimes with little time between matches. To help them stay energised and comfortable, please ensure your child brings:

• Plenty of food and drinks
• Spare warm clothes and a jacket and/or blanket to stay warm when not playing

Some sports may require specific gear in addition to the school uniform, or the uniform provided by the school. While none of these items are compulsory, your child may choose to bring:

• Mouth guard
• Shin guards
• Helmet (if preferred)
• Long socks (to go over/under shin guards)
• Football boots, soccer boots or other sport-specific footwear

To help students prepare, Winter Sport training sessions will be held during school hours from 12:45–1:45pm on the following Fridays:

• 20th June
• 27th June
• 4th July

Parents and families are invited to come along and support their child/ren on the day of the Carnival. I recommend you bring a chair, blanket, snacks, and drinks to stay comfortable throughout the event. Start times will vary depending on the sport, and further information will be shared in upcoming newsletters.

Thank you for your support,

Robyn Wilson

23^rd June -  Jack McAlister

24^th June -  Amber Wallace

26^th June -  Molly Schultz

26^th June -  Grace Pritchard