Term 3

Friday 15^th August – 5/6 Cross Country Skiing (Permission Forms on Compass)

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

Friday 22^nd August – 5/6 Down Hill Skiing (Permission Forms on Compass)

Thursday 28^th August - Ghana Beat my Drum (cultural performance)

Friday 29^th August – 5/6 Down Hill Skiing (Permission Forms on Compass)

Friday 5^th September – 5/6 Down Hill Skiing (Permission Forms on Compass)

Monday 8^th September – First swimming week.

Monday 15^th September- Second swimming week.

Friday 19^th September- Last Day of Term 3

Term 4

Friday 10^th October- Upper Hume Division Athletics

Wednesday 15^th October to Friday 17^th October 3/4 Camp Homans Gap.

Friday 17^th October – Regional Athletics

20^th October – Upper Hume Athletics (Back Up Day)

29^th October – Regional Hot Shots – Tennis Wangaratta

Monday 3^rd November – Pupil Free day

Tuesday 4^th November – Melbourne Cup (Public Holiday)

School Review

Over the last week we have undertaken our School Strategic Review. Every school undertakes a strategic review every four years to analyse school performance and set goals for the future. The consistent feedback from all reviewers was positive – particularly in relation to the positive learning routines in classrooms and the engagement of children in their learning. A new four-year strategic plan is in draft that will direct our school improvement aims until 2029. Thank you to the students, staff and parents who gave their time to give feedback to the reviewers and thanks especially to Matt Flower, School Council President, for giving so much of his time to support the process.

Respect for School Staff

A growing problem across the State is negativity, aggression, undermining and unrealistic demands being made upon school staff (teaching and non-teaching). The Department of Education is strengthening their policies in this area. It is important to remember that all school staff want the same thing as you: a positive learning experience to help children achieve their potential. We will not tolerate aggressive behaviour or unrealistic demands on school staff. Just as wellbeing is a priority for children, it is also a priority for staff in our workplace. We believe that working in cooperation is always the best option and the best model to show our children.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Cultural Performance – “Ghana Beat My Drum”

A friendly reminder that on Thursday, 28th August, all students will be attending the cultural performance “Ghana Beat My Drum.”

The cost for this event is $6.00. Payments can be made via Compass or by direct debit to the school account. If you wish to use SSB, CSEF, or credit, please notify the office.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the vibrant rhythms and culture of Ghana!

5/6 Skiing

A reminder that we still have some families who haven’t yet provided consent via Compass for the upcoming 5/6 skiing days. If you’re having any trouble navigating Compass, please contact the office, we’re happy to help.

Have a lovely weekend 
Kerryn and Sandra

This week’s helpers are  Lara Bebbington and Wil McCormack

Next week helpers are   Grace Westbrook and Sebastian Davison

Congratulations to all our award recipients.

WE ARE FAIR

Bernie McLennan for listening to your teammates and working well together to create a map for Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon’.

Lillian Pretty for demonstrating the value of fairness by bringing positive attitude to the whole athletics day. It was fantastic to see you have a go at every activity with a smile. Well done, Lillian!

Audrey Costenaro for supporting others, putting in your best effort and having a positive attitude. You made Athletics Day brighter for all those around you.

Marley Flower for supporting others, putting in your best effort and having a positive attitude. You made Athletics Day brighter for all those around you.

Zoe Glanville for demonstrating the Value of Fairness by: consistently displaying sensational sportsmanship throughout the day during the Athletics Carnival. You encouraged and congratulated others, much appreciated!

Taj Dean for being an incredible support to others and showing excellent sportsmanship during the athletics carnival.

WE ARE LEARNERS

Clancy Kellaway for demonstrating the value of learning by working hard to level up your 'tummy wiggler cake' revolting recipe by including adjectives and vivid and ghastly descriptions. Excellent writing Clancy!

Georgia Dowsley for demonstrating the Value of Learning by: displaying a consistent and thorough approach in your efforts to research, draft notes, edit and uplevel your work in the development of your information text. 

Jed Walker for his commitment to the systemised approach of researching, documenting and publishing when writing his Information Text on Spinosaurus.

Amaya Whitley for drawing 2D and 3D representations with precision and detail to represent a true likeness of the Star Hotel, Yackandandah.

Grace Westbrook for showing the value of learning by clearly explaining her thinking in Maths, especially during problem solving with ratios.

Henry Lerch for demonstrating the value of learning by clearly expressing his thinking and reasoning in a variety of ways, especially in Maths.

Sharni Barnes for showing remarkable resilience and determination to complete the event, even after experiencing a fall and injury.

Alfie Bayne for making excellent connections and contributions during our novel study of ‘Black Cockatoo’

WE SHOW RESPECT

Hazel Arnott for respectfully in your team by listening to your team mates to create your map for ‘Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon’.

Essie Haslett  by listening carefully and taking on advice to improve research skills for her information text.

Emily Sheppard for always treating others with kindness, helping to maintain the classroom and offering help whenever it is needed. Your positive attitude and example make the class a better place.

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 Art room is buzzing with anticipation!! We're sooooo looking forward to all the 'Book an Adventure' activities that will be taking place next week! On Monday, students in Year 3/4 will participate in an online workshop with bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey, a free event hosted by the National Gallery of Victoria - stay tuned for the creative results from that experience.

Last week, students in Year 3/4 focused on The Wobbly Bike. We had some bicycles in the art room, set up as a 'still life' arrangement. This week, we did some 'not so still life drawings' of bike riders, with the students pretending to ride wobbly bikes!! We used the cool setting of a hair dryer to exaggerate the feeling of movement! It was hair-larious!!!

This week's Hot Lunch was Cheesy Quesadillas.  

A simple but very yummy lunch to finish out the week :)

Many thanks to all the parents and students that have volunteered already this term!

We still need quite a few volunteers to run the next few weeks of Hot Lunch (see yellow slots below). Please reach out by email or through the Hot Lunch messenger group if you are able to help. No experience needed, we love to have new faces in the kitchen!

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

House Athletics Wrap Up & Upcoming District Athletics Event

On Tuesday, we had our House Athletics at the Albury, Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct.

Thank you again to the parents, BSC students and staff who assisted with the set-up, running of events and packing away of equipment at the end of the day. 

The House results were as follows:

1^st Kars, 503 points

2^nd Hammond, 465 points

3^rd Wellsford, 491 points

4^th Windham, 457 points

Congratulations to all competitors from Kars (green) House. Your last win was back in 2022.

Also, well done to everyone who participated on the day and to those who had a go at all events, even though some were really challenging.

Our District event is in 10 days, on Tuesday 26^th August at the Albury, Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct. Students who have qualified can participate in 5 events, plus the relay. I’ll have a meeting with all students next week to confirm events discuss details regarding the event.

The permission forms will be available on Compass early next week. Students will be travelling by bus and there will be a cost of $10 to cover bus expenses. There will be no canteen on the day, so like House Athletics, students are to take a packed lunch, snacks, a hat and water bottles.

Division A Football Team – Regional Event Wrap-Up

Last Friday, 8th August, the Division A football team represented our school at the 9v9 Regional Football event in Benalla, competing against two other schools.

The team played with great determination and showcased impressive skills in what proved to be a highly competitive day. They secured a strong win in their first match against Guthrie Street PS, Shepparton, and lost their second game to Sacred Heart PS, Yarrawonga.

With each team finishing with one win and one loss, the results were incredibly close and ultimately decided by percentage.

Congratulations to all the players for their hard work and sportsmanship. A big thank you to Jamie Dowsley for his time and dedication in training and coaching the team. We also extend our sincere thanks to the many parents who made the trip to Benalla to support the team—it was greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Bridget, for supplying the photo for the newsletter.

15^th August – Sully

16^th August – Ella

CALLING ALL TENNIS PLAYERS – YACK TENNIS CLUB

Are you or your children interested in playing Saturday competition tennis this season?

Saturday morning competition tennis is designed for children who have had some coaching or experience of the game and are ready to begin match play. Section 4 involves doubles matches and players should be able to hold a rally. Parents will be asked to assist with the scoring of matches. Section 3 is for more experienced players and involves both singles and doubles.

For the adults, we have Saturday afternoon competition tennis (played here in Yack and around the district) or local social tennis on Tuesday or Thursday nights. Cardio Tennis will be starting again next term.

Tennis coaching is on Wednesday afternoons at the Yack tennis courts. For professional lessons and Hot Shots, contact our super coach, Pat Cartwright on 0448 325005.

If you would like to play Saturday competition tennis (junior morning or senior afternoon), please contact Matt or Bec by FRIDAY 29^th of AUGUST. The competition starts early next term.

For any further information, please contact:

Bec Stamp on 0437253334 or

Matt Bayne on 0447727002.