Term 3

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 (School ends at 2:30pm) 

Term 4

Monday 6th October- First day of Term 4

Friday 10^th October- Upper Hume Division Athletics

Wednesday 15^th October to Friday 17^th October - 3/4 Camp Howmans Gap 

Friday 17^th October – Regional Athletics

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

Wednesday 29^th October – Regional Hot Shots – Tennis Wangaratta

Monday 3^rd November – Pupil Free day 

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

Spring is now with us, and the UV index is rising. Students will be required to wear their school hats when outside beginning next week. To be consistent hats are required regardless of the weather conditions. Students without hats will be directed to a shaded area for the duration of break times. School hats are available for purchase at the office. Please remember to ensure that all hats are named as they can easily end up in lost property.

Well done students, staff and parent helpers on the skiing program this year. Especially to Robyn Wilson for managing the planning and logistics. As you can imagine there is a huge amount of planning, risk management, budgeting and negotiating with various service providers to make ski trips happen. It couldn’t happen without the support of the parents who contribute their time, or the staff who give theirs. We have been very impressed with the students and the way in which they have grasped the opportunity and behaved in such a positive and mutually supportive manner. Well done all.

The swimming program begins next week. The classes participating next week are 3/4R, 5/6B, 5/6L, 1/2H, 3/4C & 1/2A. Please ensure your child has the necessary swimwear and any other gear required. The students will travel by bus to the swimming at the Leisure Centre in Wodonga.

Michael Edwards
Principal

Family Statements
Family statements will be emailed to families next week who owe money for any camps and excursions.  The school savings bonus will automatically be allocated to any outstanding charges beforehand; this includes the Year 3/4 camp.  If for some reason you don’t wish to use the School Savings Bonus, please let the office know by Monday.

School Swimming Program
The school swimming program commences on Monday.   Students swim every day for the week.  The cost of the swimming program is included in the Family Voluntary Contributions that parents are invited to pay.  If you haven’t paid the contributions but would like to pay the swimming portion the amount is $45.  Buses will be departing 45 minutes before each lesson and returning 45 minutes after each lesson

The timetable is as follows:

Week commencing 8^th September

12:15pm – 1pm      : 3/4R & 5/6B

1pm – 1:45pm        : 5/6L & 1/2H

1:45pm – 2:30pm        : 3/4C & 1/2A

Week commencing 15^th September

12:15pm – 1pm      : 3/4A & F/1K

1:00pm – 1:45pm        : 5/6E

Have a great weekend, GO YACK! 
Sandra and Kerryn.

This week’s helpers are  Artemis Ashcroft and Huddy Street

Next week helpers are   Ivy Mahoney and Will Maybury

WE ARE FAIR

Dylan Hewitt, by happily and eagerly working and learning alongside his classmates, inclusively and kindly.

Jake Blair, for demonstrating the value of fairness by working so well with others to share ideas, listen, and contribute equally, helping his team create an amazing volcano model.

Isla Cleverley, for always following the 5/6B way by being calm and focused while learning and being inclusive of others.

WE ARE LEARNERS

Kleo Schlup-Carson, for making a clear story plan and following it to create a wonderful superhero comic.

Tom McAlister, for demonstrating the value of learning by returning from your holiday ready to learn with a positive attitude. It's lovely to have you back in the classroom, keep up the great work!

Jasper Bulman, for demonstrating the value of learning by carefully editing and up levelling your short story 'Messy Room' to include adjectives and check that your sentences make sense. Well done Jasper!

Edward Crispin, for demonstrating the Value of Learning by pivoting enthusiastically to streamline your Information Text on Famous Art, to ensure your elements flowed smoothly. Well done!

Milla Stagg, for diligently committing herself and her most focused effort across all areas of learning.

Frey Holden, for showing persistence to learn new computer skills when creating his ‘Being Frey Holden’ book cover.

Hudson Street, for demonstrating the value of learning by showing bravery and confidence during his first high school transition. Your courage and positive attitude are truly inspiring.

WE SHOW RESPECT

Hazel Arnott, for listening carefully and following instructions as soon as she is asked. Thanks for being a great role model!

Neve Allan,  for demonstrating the Value of Respect by consistently working very well independently and when working in small groups with peers. You always make sure all elements of this are both respectful and co-operative. 

Mim Martini, for Always showing amazing focus and commitment to all learning tasks.

Peter Kellaway, for working well with others and making the classroom a great place to be through his thoughtful interactions. 

Students in 3/4A and 3/4R have finished their wobbly bike watercolour and ink paintings. They have imagined some fantastic jumps, epic crashes and lovely bike riding scenes, all showing the art principle of movement.

Artworks by Amaya, Amber, Sully, Max and Will in 3/4A.

This week's Hot Lunch was Beef/Veggie & Rice Burritos.  

Only two more Hot Lunches to go this term!

Thanks to everyone who has helped run another busy term of lunches. We have had a few fun parent-child combinations in the kitchen over the last few weeks, especially power duo Kim and Hunter Wall, and Kate and Grace Scobie, who lovingly created a colour-coordinated bowl mountain during wash up a couple of weeks ago.

We are still short for helpers on the final day of term, September 19 (yellow). Please reach out if you can help out. 

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

District Athletics Carnival

On Tuesday, 26th August, a group of students represented our school at the District Athletics Carnival, held at the Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct in Albury. Unfortunately, I was unwell and unable to attend, but I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Earle, Brendan, and Lauren for running the day so smoothly – they did an outstanding job!

A big thank you also goes to the parent helpers who supported Brendan with setting up and packing away equipment – your assistance is greatly appreciated.

We now have 42 students progressing to the Division Athletics, and I wish them all the very best as they move on to the next stage of competition.

Upcoming Division Athletics Event

The Division Athletics event is scheduled for Friday, 10th October at the Les O’Brien Athletics Precinct in Albury. The back-up date is Monday, 13th October.

I have met with all students who have qualified for this event, and the event timetable (provided by the Division Coordinator) is included below.

Permission forms and payment are now available on Compass. Students will travel to the venue by bus and will be accompanied by Lauren and myself.

Please note that there will be no canteen available on the day. As with our House and District Athletics events, students will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks, a hat, and plenty of water.

TIMETABLE FOR DIVISION ATHLETICS

9. 15am Districts/Schools assemble in marked areas (Opening)
10. 20am. - 1500 metres (10 girls, 10 boys, 11 girls, etc.)

Straight after 1500m:    Hurdles (10 girls, 10 boys, 11 girls, etc.)

The starting times are above. Please allow approximately half an hour between events. Event 3 to start as close to 10.30a.m. as possible.

Event 10     Relays 4 x 100 m  (10 girls, 10 boys, 11 girls  etc.)

Approximately 2.45pm     CHAMPIONSHIPS CONCLUDE

Downhill Ski Day – Falls Creek

Today we’re up at Falls Creek for our final downhill ski day of the season. This year, we’ve been fortunate to enjoy three ski days in total – one dedicated to cross-country and two to downhill skiing.

A huge thank you to our staff, Caz and Earle, as well as Lauren who supported the cross-country day. We’re also incredibly grateful to our parent volunteers who helped supervise and ensure each day ran smoothly. Your support has been greatly appreciated!

Robyn Wilson

5^th September      Max

6^th September      Evie

7^th September      Ned

7^th September      Hallie

8^th September      Claudia