Term 3

Wednesday 3^rd September- Book Club Closes

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

Monday 8^th September to 12^th September – First swimming week.

Monday 15^th September to 19^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 Howmans Gap (Permission Form on Compass)

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)

Yesterday afternoon we sent a message out via compass for parents to collect their children from the school rather than having them walk home by themselves. This was due to a police operation taking place in the vicinity of the Sports Park with a helicopter and several police vehicles. There was no immediate danger or notification of the need for a lockdown, however we felt that it was best children were not wandering alone in the area. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Thanks also to Matt Bayne for volunteering to escort children who were heading to Butson Park for sports training.

Fortunately, the police activity had nothing to do with the events in Porepunkah. It is a reminder, however, of the great work that Luke Millar and his police colleagues do on a daily basis to keep our community safe.

Michael Edwards

Principal

This week’s helpers are  Freya Vorbach and Spencer Dowsley

Next week helpers are   Artemis Ashcroft and Huddy Street 

Congratulations to all our award recipients.

WE ARE FAIR

Hallie Dowdle, for noticing when her classmates were having trouble with their work and giving them a helping hand. 

Penny McNicol, for always demonstrating excellent cooperative skills when working with peers.

Billie McInerney, for following the 5/6B way by being quiet, calm and focused, and being inclusive of others.

WE ARE LEARNERS

Marlow Poyner, for using a range of strategies to solve difficult words in his reading. Keep up the great work! 

Lucy Hillier, for demonstrating the value of learning by regularly practising your heart words during reading sessions to build your confidence as a reader. Your efforts are paying off, well done Lucy!

Judd Maybury, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by: producing a carefully thought-out information text during our Big Write this week. You took your time, and it shows!

Zoe Glanville, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by: using your time so well during this week’s Big Write. Your attention to detail and effort is commendable. 

Toby Neumeyer, for working consistently to construct a well organised information text about crocodiles.

Willis Hogg, for always being willing to give new things a go with enthusiasm and a positive mindset.

Savannah Lockett, for demonstrating the value of learning by skilfully adding fractions with related denominators and understanding how to make equivalent fractions.

Sharni Barnes, for demonstrating the value of learning by writing a beautifully structured narrative for her August Cold Write, full of excellent writing techniques to engage the reader.

Sara Davison, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by applying a wide range of writing techniques to create a vivid character snapshot.

Maddie Prentice, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by building connections between different mathematical concepts to deepen her understandings and solve challenging problems

WE SHOW RESPECT

Clyde Lucas for demonstrating the value of respect by always being a kind and caring friend to your classmates. Your positive energy and is noticed and appreciated.

Ari Smith-Deans for demonstrating the Value of Respect by: enthusiastically  participating with incredible rhythm during our time with Jonas from Ghana Beat My Drum. Smooth moves, Ari!

Every Day Counts When It Comes To Attendance

At Yackandandah Primary, our school values are at the basis of everything we do. Staff, students and families are all responsible for living and breathing the values of We are Fair, We Show Respect, We are Learners. We believe that our school climate is calm, inclusive, safe and that learning is certainly enabled in our classrooms.

Our school provides many opportunities for our students to engage in different ways and feel a sense of connectedness to their school. Right from excellence programs for academics, skiing or sporting experiences, through to Tuesday Tunes, Hot Lunch, learning goals, and all the way down to having their own desk with their name on it and sharing a space with their peers. Classes often reflect on these amazing opportunities our students have access to, and we believe it’s important to take a moment to feel proud and grateful for our wonderful school and its community.

During a recent professional learning I participated in, it was highlighted to the group that missing 1 day of school per fortnight equates to missing 4 full weeks of school over the year? Wowzers! Yackandandah PS mirrors the Department of Education’s stance that ‘every day counts’, when it comes to attendance.

The Department also offers ways in which families can support and promote attending school. Some of following may be helpful:

• Incorporating morning routines that are predictable and structured
• Encourage and celebrate good attendance
• Keep the talk positive and in a growth mindset ( you can’t…yet)
• Solve problems together
• Encourage help seeking
• Organise to meet friends at a certain spot before entering school
• Speak with the classroom teacher if you have concerns
• Model and talk about your own commitments to jobs/work etc
• If possible and appropriate, keep things small
• Encourage positive coping strategies

Thanks,

Stace Hogan
Leading Teacher

Yesterday, our students were treated to an energetic cultural performance, Ghana Beat My Drum. The show was filled with rhythm, energy, and joy as the children joined in with clapping, laughter, and even trying out some of the beats themselves. It was a wonderful opportunity to experience the vibrant music and traditions of Ghana, and the students were fully engaged from start to finish.

This week's Hot Lunch was BLT/MLT Rolls.  

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

Somehow, we only have 3 lunches left to go this term! We still have one final volunteer slot to fill on September 19, please reach out if you are able to help. 

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

29^th August          Indigo

30^th August          Ella

30^th August          Amaya

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.