Term 1

Thursday 2^nd April – Last Day of Term 1 – 2:30pm Finish (Assembly 2:10pm)

Friday 3^rd April- Good Friday Public Holiday

Term 2

Monday 20^th April – First Day of Term 2

Wednesday 29^th April- Smile Squad

Thursday 30^th April – Smile Squad

Wednesday 6^th May – School Photos

Thursday 14^th May- Incursion (Science of Snot)

Friday 29^th May – Division Cross Country

Monday 1^st June- French incursion: Melbourne Djembe

Wednesday 10^th June to Friday 12^th June – 5/6 Camp

Friday 12^th June-  Regional Cross Country

Term 1 is all done!
Firstly, I would like to thank the Yackandandah Primary School community for a wonderful start to the school year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Acting Principal and look forward to returning to my Leading Teacher role in Term 2. I feel very grateful to work in a school where students, staff and families come together as fair, respectful and supportive members of our community. 

Michael will be returning over the break and Cindy will commence her new role on Monday the 20th of April.

Cross Country
We had a fantastic day yesterday at our school cross country running event at the Sports Park. I was incredibly proud of all our students as they gave it their all, even if they were feeling a little nervous at the start. There was plenty of cheering for teammates, words of encouragement and celebrations for every runner — a wonderful display of school spirit! Well done, Team! Many thanks to Robyn Wilson, our Sport Coordinator, for organising such a smooth and successful event.

Junior School Council 
Engagement was very high today as our Junior School Councillors organised a wonderful Funny Bunny morning for students. Classes participated in a round-robin of bunny-themed activities, with some highlights including the Bunny’s Treasure game and an obstacle course through the playground. Well done to the JSC team for their organisation and preparation — I know they have been working towards this day for many weeks. I look forward to seeing what they bring to the school next term.

Have a happy holiday and we’ll see you all back in Term 2.

Stace Hogan
Acting Principal

This Week: Molly Schultz and Hugo Dickeson

Week 1 Term 2:  Sara Davison and William Boddenberg

Congratulations to all our award recipients.

WE ARE FAIR

Eleanor Martini – For being kind to herself and giving her best, especially at Cross Country.

Jim MacCalman –For demonstrating the value of fairness by showing persistence, supporting peers, and consistently displaying excellent sportsmanship during group games. 

Lucille O’Keefe - For being a caring and considerate friend, offering to be a partner when somebody was feeling alone.

WE ARE LEARNERS

Marley Flower – For always engaging in the lesson and contributing his thoughts and ideas.

Spencer Pretty - completing an excellent term of learning. Your growth and improvement from day one is something to be proud of.

Oliver Witherow- For a focused and dedicated term of learning. Keep it up Ollie! 

Alfie Boucher- a focused and dedicated term of learning. Keep it up, Alfie!

Amber Wallace – For your outstanding dedication to training for the Cross-Country event and achieving your goals. We are incredibly proud of your perseverance, Amber, and the way you continued to push yourself even when it was challenging.

Hush McLennan - For your outstanding dedication to training for the Cross-Country event and achieving your goals. We are incredibly proud of your perseverance, Hush, and the way you continued to push yourself even when it was challenging. 

George Booth - For a huge improvement in your handwriting. Well, done on working hard to level up!

Sunny Davison - by working so well in maths. You have shared some great ideas in your maths talks. 

Indi Stagg - by applying yourself to your learning and writing and publishing your narrative. Well, done.

WE SHOW RESPECT

Tom McAlister - always being ready to learn in class and respecting the right of others to learn in a calm and quiet environment.

Isla Cleverley - always showing respect to everyone she interacts with. She leads the way in creating a calm, quiet, and focused classroom. 

James Rodriguez - for taking care and pride in your work and creating a wonderful illustration for your book cover.

Hot Lunch ordering is moving to Compass in Term 2. 

The Term 2 menu is already prepared and open to order until April 20th (the first day back in Term 2). 

The basic ordering steps are: 

1. Find and select 'More' on the bottom right-hand corner of the Compass home page (in the app). 

2. Click on the 'Canteen' option and 'Get Started'. Select the person you would like to order for. 

3. 3. Find and select April 22 from the calendar dates to access the Hot Lunch options. 
4.  
5. 4. Add all the items you would like to order. Please note that meat and vegetarian options are listed separately. Please also select to volunteer if you are keen!
6.  
7. 5. Review your order. You can customise meals individually (e.g. GF, no bacon, etc.) and/or add notes to indicate overall dietary requirements in the special instructions section at the end. 
8.  
9. Submit and pay for your order.

Please click on the link below for a video on step-by-step canteen ordering.

https://support.compass.education/en/articles/45264-compass-app-how-to-place-a-canteen-order-parents

Have a lovely Easter break! 

The Wall of Friends has arrived… and it’s bursting with personality!

Just in time to sneak into the final Yack newsletter for Term 1, our Art Room has been transformed into a vibrant mini gallery, thanks to the incredible efforts of our Year 5/6, Year 3/4 and Year 2/3 students.

Inspired by contemporary artist Thom Roberts, these portraits capture the world through a wonderfully wacky lens. Think bold, surreal, playful, and packed with character (and maybe a few extra teeth or zig-zag eyebrows along the way!).

In just two short weeks, our students have created a collection that is equal parts imaginative, hilarious, and downright impressive. The Wall of Friends is not just art, it’s a celebration of creativity, individuality, and seeing the world a little differently.

Safe to say, we’re very proud of this colourful crew. High five, Yackandandah Primary School!

Stay creative,

Caz & Mandy

House Cross Country
Yesterday, we had our whole school Cross-Country Carnival at the Yackandandah Sports Park. With the autumn sunshine drying off the morning dew, it made for a perfect day for running. It was great to see the students competing to the best of their ability while earning points for their house.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this event, it was awesome to see you do your best and watch you cheer on your peers. It certainly was Hard Yakka!

1^st place - Windham (Yellow) on 193 points

2nd place - Hammond (Blue) on 187 points

3rd place was Wellsford (Red) with 173 points

4th place was Kars (Green) on 135 points.

There was only 6 points between 1^st and 2^nd place, which shows that every point really does count.

District Cross-Country
Next Term, (on a date yet to be announced) we have the District Cross Country event which will be held in Beechworth. In the senior age groups (9/10, 11, 12/13) up to 10 runners from each classification can qualify for the District event, however, students will need to demonstrate that they can run the course in a competitive time to qualify. I have checked over the results and will share these with the students today. Next Term, closer to the date, I will arrange a meeting with the successful participants to discuss the District Carnival arrangements.

All the best in your sporting pursuits,

Robyn

Exciting News: OSHC Partnership with TheirCare We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with TheirCare, a leading independent provider of Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC)! Starting April 2026, TheirCare will be joining our school community to deliver exceptional care and unforgettable experiences for our students. What does this mean for our families?

• Safe & Supportive: TheirCare creates a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and secure.
• Fun & Engaging: Kids will enjoy a variety of play-based learning programs designed to spark creativity, build friendships, and develop essential life skills.
• Inclusive & Inspiring: Every child is encouraged to explore, discover, and grow—together! We can’t wait to welcome TheirCare to Yackandandah Primary School and see the amazing opportunities this partnership will bring for our students and families.

Want to learn more? Visit www.theircare.com.au or call TheirCare’s friendly support team on 1300 072 410. Let’s get ready for an exciting new chapter together!

5^th April                 Darcy

6^th April                  Felix       

8^th April                 Layla

11^th April               Sara

13^th April               Cobie

15^th April               Connor

15^th April               Zoe

15^th April               Hughie