631107 Page 1 The Old Bush Telegraph Newsletter of Yarrawarrah Public School Wednesday, 22 May 2019 Issue 8 Term 2– Week 4 Last Friday I received news that the Principal Position at YPS would be going back to a new panel. I have been asked to remain at YPS for at least the next four weeks while the merit selection process is undertaken again. I am very excited to be staying at Yarrawarrah for a little while longer and continuing to work with the amazing students, staff and parents in our community. 5/6 Oxygen Over the last month we have welcomed five new students into the school. This has grown our student population to 295 and enables us to reform our Stage 3 classes with fewer students in each class. Mrs. Ashton will be teaching the new class; 5/6 Oxygen. The new class has been created considering student numbers, gender balance, academic balance, behaviour, social/emotional needs and the best needs of the students in the cohort. The restructure will allow for more 1:1 teacher support for each student, a less crowded learning environment and more equitable access to classroom resources. Oval Update Last week I provided the P&C with an update on the grass oval. Our oval has been closed since midway through term 4 last year after the discovery of building materials and an increase in student injuries due to some large sandstone Upcoming Events Term 2 Week 4 Thursday May 23 Kindergarten Excursion to Calmsley Hill Friday May 24 Zone Cross Country Week 5 Thursday May 30 Winter Wonderland Disco Years K-2 4:45pm – 6:00pm Years 3-6 6:15pm – 7:30pm Friday May 31 PSSA & Sport Week 6 Tuesday June 4 Kinder & Stage 1 Dance Program commences Friday June 6 PSSA & Sport rocks that have been eroded to the surface. The school has been working with the Department’s Asset Management Unit to assess the condition of the oval and plan for future remediation. We have received a Clearance Certificate for the space. A proposed scope of works for remediation of the oval which includes levelling, installation of drainage and the laying of synthetic turf over much of the grass oval, has been agreed to in principle. As the project continues, I will continue to be guided by the Department’s Asset Management Unit and when required, consult with staff and the P&C about the
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631107
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The Old Bush Telegraph Newsletter of Yarrawarrah Public School
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 Issue 8 Term 2– Week 4
Last Friday I received news that the Principal Position at YPS would be going back to a new panel. I have been asked to remain at YPS for at least the next four weeks while the merit selection process is undertaken again. I am very excited to be staying at Yarrawarrah for a little while longer and continuing to work with the amazing students, staff and parents in our community.
5/6 Oxygen
Over the last month we have welcomed five new students into the school. This has grown our student population to 295 and enables us to reform our Stage 3 classes with fewer students in each class. Mrs. Ashton will be teaching the new class; 5/6 Oxygen. The new class has been created considering student numbers, gender balance, academic balance, behaviour, social/emotional needs and the best needs of the students in the cohort. The restructure will allow for more 1:1 teacher support for each student, a less crowded learning environment and more equitable access to classroom resources.
Oval Update
Last week I provided the P&C with an update on the grass oval. Our oval has been closed since midway through term 4 last year after the discovery of building materials and an increase in student injuries due to some large sandstone
Upcoming Events
Term 2 Week 4
Thursday May 23 Kindergarten Excursion to Calmsley Hill
Friday May 24 Zone Cross Country
Week 5
Thursday May 30 Winter Wonderland Disco Years K-2 4:45pm –
6:00pm Years 3-6 6:15pm –
7:30pm Friday May 31 PSSA & Sport
Week 6
Tuesday June 4 Kinder & Stage 1 Dance Program commences
Friday June 6 PSSA & Sport
rocks that have been eroded to the surface. The school has been working with the Department’s Asset Management Unit to assess the condition of the oval and plan for future remediation. We have received a Clearance Certificate for the space. A proposed scope of works for remediation of the oval which includes levelling, installation of drainage and the laying of synthetic turf over much of the grass oval, has been agreed to in principle. As the project continues, I will continue to be guided by the Department’s Asset Management Unit and when required, consult with staff and the P&C about the
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design of the proposed works. In the meantime, students will continue to use the council oval during some lunchbreaks and for sport.
Thank You
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who gave so selflessly of their time to man stalls and BBQs at the federal election on Saturday. Your generosity and efforts are greatly appreciated.
NAPLAN
Congratulations to our Year 3 and Year 5 students who completed NAPLAN online last week. I am happy to report that most sessions were completed without issue. Some minor technical issues in one session were quickly rectified and did not result in any distraction or disadvantage for students completing the tests. I was impressed with the patience, calmness and effort displayed by our Year 3 and Year 5 students last week.
The robots have arrived!
A huge thank you to the P&C who last week approved approximately $30000 to support our STEM program. We have already made our first purchases and I am excited to reveal that... the robots have arrived! Over the next few weeks Mr Crawford will unpack and set up the equipment for use by all students. I am looking forward to seeing our students learning with and engaging with these new technologies.
Steve Austen Principal (Relieving)
Cross Country Carnival
On Friday we had our annual Cross Country Carnival and it was another fantastic event with great determination and Yarrawarrah spirit on display. It was very pleasing to see all students from Kinder to Year 6 doing their best in what is a really tough event. The list of results is published separately in this edition.
As always, a huge thankyou goes to our parent helpers, without whom these carnivals could not operate in such a successful manner.
The Zone Cross Country Carnival will take place at Heathcote Oval this Friday, 24th May. Eligible students will receive a permission note which should have been returned already.
Congratulations to all students who ran on the day, you did yourselves and your families proud.
Mr. Griffiths
Library News
Our 2019 Outback Book Drive, totalling 200 kgs of books is packed and on its way to Moree from where it will be distributed to families and students living on stations in and around Lightning Ridge, Walgett and Bourke. Students in these areas receive education via School of the Air and twice a year meet for a school camp to meet and mix with other students. With no libraries or book shops within coo-ee, our excess will give these students much need access to great literature. A pop up library where you never have to return the books!
Sincere thanks to all the wonderful donations from YPS families. Your books are going to good hands and a great cause. Thanks to our fabulous supporters below; all of whom donated new books to the project and a final thanks to Land Transport at Wetherill Park for freight free transport from Sydney to Moree. GOLD AWARD
Ella M Savannah T
Congratulations
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And to Mr Brian for taking the books to Wetherill Park in his brand new van.
The theme for this year’s Book Week is ‘Reading is My Super Power.” Last year’s theme was Find Your Treasure in books. Who could forget the epic treasure chest entries that YPS families submitted to that competition. So it’s on again!
All students are invited to participate in an art work competition creating a poster on Reading is My Super Power. Special poster and special prizes. The rules of engagement should you accept this mission are:
• Size not larger than A3
• Entries due the first week back in term 3 so loads of time to get creative. Should we ever get a rainy day this is the perfect answer to holiday boredom.
• The poster and presentation framework must be totally homemade. Use recycled materials (wood, bark, sticks, fabric,) from home; no need to spend a cent. Dads and grandads - hammers at the ready??!!
• Presentation must be either: a stand up frame or a wall hanging.
• Examples:
• The competition is optional but there will • be prizes galore for most original
entries. • Got to be in it to win it!
Ms P
Uniform Shop
The running of the shop is run by parent volunteers and at the moment they are in the process of establishing a schedule as to volunteer availability.
In the meantime if you want specific items, please message Nicole Roberts on 0410 587 363 and she will do her best to fulfil your request. Please feel free to approach the P&C if you would like to volunteer your time.
CHICKENS Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to care for the chickens over the weekend.
All weekends are now covered until the end of Term 2.
If you would like to volunteer for Term 3, please see the office to put your name down on the list.
Y P S
C R O S S
C O U N T R Y
R E S U L T S
Age group – 5/6yrs Girls Boys
Name House Name House 1st Addison P T 1st Myles G T 2nd Zoe Y B 2nd Kade I T 3rd Kendall M B 3rd Tate M B
Age group – 7yrs Name House Name House
1st Jazmin W B 1st Ethan F F 2nd Lilah D G T 2nd Micah S T 3rd Quinn B F 3rd Toby M F
Age group - 8yrs *Ineligible for zone Name House Name House
1st Jaime S T 1st Jack W T 2nd Lily C F 2nd Hayden T T 3rd Annie V F 3rd Jasper L B
Zone Qualifiers Age group – 8/9yrs
Girls Boys Name House Name House
1st Ivy L B 1st Ben R T 2nd Chelsea K T 2nd Thomas F F 3rd Olivia M T 3rd Lewis A F 4th Clara C B 4th Austin J B 5th Jassy T F 5th Oliver H B 6th Sienna F F 6th Noah G T 7th Ella O F 7th Harlan T T 8th Isabella H F 8th Zac W T
Age group - 10yrs Name House Name House
1st Harmony T T 1st Matt R-S B 2nd Misha M F 2nd Noah B B 3rd Hayley W T 3rd Corey H F 4th Alana I T 4th Christian H B 5th Livinia F T 5th Cian C B 6th Layla C F 6th Caleb S T 7th Kayla R T 7th Riley T F 8th Chloe M F 8th Lucas W B
Age group – 11yrs Name House Name House
1st Lexi C-B B 1st River M B 2nd Aleece M T 2nd Daniel H F 3rd Madaleine M T 3rd Sam S F 4th Chloe K T 4th Sam V T 5th Keira J B 5th Nelson N B 6th Heidi R-S B 6th Liam R T 7th Amy L B 7th Jack W B 8th Abigail M T 8th Charlie B T
Age group – 12/13yrs Name House Name House
1st Savannah T T 1st Liam F B 2nd Sienna S B 2nd Thomas R F 3rd Tiana C F 3rd Laird T F 4th Mackenzi P F 4th Jacob W T 5th Eva C B 5th Jackson T F 6th Emma L T 6th Asher M F 7th Charlotte M F 7th Justin V F 8th Sophie C T 8th Sam B T
House Championship 1 Thorpe 2 Bradman 3 Freeman
Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival 2019
Tickets on Sale Dear Parents/Caregivers
Our school is once again participating in the Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre (SEC) in August. Tickets for this event will only be available online. This year the sale date for concerts will be staggered.
Tickets for Concerts 1-5 go on sale on Wednesday 12 June 2018
On this day, tickets will be available to anyone wishing to purchase on a first-in, first served basis. As tickets traditionally sell out for some of the concerts, we recommend you order yours as early as possible. In the unlikely event that there are unsold tickets for a particular concert, these will be available at the box office on afternoon/night of the concert.
Tickets this year are $19.50. Due to health and safety regulations, the Sutherland Entertainment Centre will not allow children to sit on parents’ laps. Each person attending the concert will require a ticket.
The Sutherland Entertainment Centre will be managing the sale of tickets this year. To order and purchase tickets, go to: http://www.suthentcent.com.au and then select the “Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival” link
There will be fifteen concerts available to purchase tickets to so it is very important that you select the correct concert/s.
Our school will be participating in the following concerts:
Group/s Concert/s Performance Date Tickets on sale from Junior Choir (Year 2) 2/3 Girls Dance Group
Concert 5- Matinee 1pm Thursday 15 August Wednesday 12 June
Junior Choir (Year 2) 2/3 Girls Dance Group
Concert 5 7pm Friday 16 August Wednesday 12 June
Senior Choir 4/5 Girls Dance Group
Concert 4 7pm Thursday 15 August Wednesday 12 June
When your booking is complete you will have the opportunity to print your tickets. We strongly recommend that you do so and then keep these in a safe place. You will require these tickets on the night of the concert for entry. If you are unable to print your own tickets, you can show your PDF ticket on your device (eg phone/ tablet) on the night to the usher.
When ordering your tickets, you will have the opportunity to pre-purchase a printed program for $5.00. This program contains all of the concerts as well as artwork by students from the Shire and makes a wonderful souvenir. Your pre purchased program/s will be delivered to the school prior to the event.
If you have any questions about this please contact the school.
Yours faithfully
Leanne Jordan Steve Austen Coordinating Teacher R.Principal
1 May 2 3 PSSA/School Sport K-6 Assembly Stage 3 Camp Item
4 Yarra Dads Barefoot Bowls
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Debating Workshop at Burraneer Bay PS Life Education
Stage 3 Financial Literacy Incursion in Hall
YP School Cross Country PSSA & School Sport Book Club due & closes
12 Mother’s day
May 13 14 15 16 17 18
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NAPLAN Language & Writing Scripture Cancelled
NAPLAN Reading
Community Open Morning 9:45 – 11:15am NAPLAN Numeracy
PSSA/School Sport K-6 Assembly 5/6 Plutonium hosting
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20 21 22 23 24 25
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Stage 1 Excursion to Planatarium
Kinder to Calmsley Hill Zone Cross Country
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27 28 29 30 31 1 June
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Debating Round 2 School Disco PSSA/School Sport K-6 Assembly 3/4 Cobalt item
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June 3 4 5 6 7 8
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K-2 Dance Program (Every Tues until 2 July)
PSSA/School Sport
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Queen’s Birthday Create South Workshops Public Speaking in Class
Create South Workshops Create South Workshops & Performance
PSSA/School Sport K-6 Assembly 3/4 Helium
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Public Speaking in Class
Junior Choir Rehearsal PSSA/School Sport Stage 1 Financial Literacy Incursion
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Public Speaking in Class
PSSA/School Sport K-6 Assembly 3/4 Titanium
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1 July 2 3 4 5 6
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Senior Choir Rehearsal 7
HOLI-DAYS
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Join us as we journey through international cultures, cuisines, sports and creations. We’ve got a roster full of brand-new activities like Scratch & Discover – where we’ll make scratch maps of Australia – from scratch! In Sleek Skylines we’ll create city-themed dot-paintings by day and skyline lanterns by night! Plus, we have lots more activities, excursions and fun planned for the holidays.
Book now. To find out when these activities are on during the school holidays and join in the fun, visit: www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs.
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We look forward to seeing you and your family at Wonders of the World.
WORLD BEE DAY, NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, WORLD TURTLE DAY, WORLD BROTHER DAY AND NATIONAL SORRY DAY AT
CAMP AUSTRALIA YARRAWARRAH 21st May, 2019
If you are happy with our efforts at the service, please provide your positive feedback on the parent portal, as nominations providing positive feedback are rewarded with points, which gives us the opportunity to go into a prize draw. We recently won $500 for the service. Your positive feedback is appreciated. You can nominate each week if you would like to and we receive notification of your positive feedback. Please let us know if you have nominated as I always like to ensure we have received the feedback and have thanked you for taking the time to nominate. Thank you for your continued support.
Hi Everyone, Families Week, at Camp Australia Yarrawarrah last week, was full of fun activities and learning. Our Family Teddy Bear Breakfast and Family Teddy Bear Picnic Afternoon Tea were extremely popular with many parents, relatives and carers joining us for a snack. Last Thursday morning and afternoon we invited our children and families to bring their teddy bears (or stuffed toys) to celebrate Families Week by joining us for a breakfast of banana bread, fruit salad, cereal & toast and/or a picnic afternoon tea (or later snack if parents/guardians arrive later) of banana bread, Rice Bubble hedgehogs, popcorn, sandwiches and fruit and vegetables. Parents who were in a hurry to get to work on time enjoyed a piece of banana bread (from our Healthy Cookbook) on the way to work. Thank you to those people who were able to share the day with us and wrote beautiful comments in our reflection journal. It coincided with the School Open Day, so it was a wonderful "connecting with the community" day. One of the children created a beautiful sign to advertise our special day. The children wrote poems and songs today about families and performed/read them out after afternoon tea-time one day. We also played the game "Family Reunion" which the children enjoyed and started our "What's in a name?" poster/chart which shows the different ways family related words can be spoken in other languages. Some of the children created "Family chains" to take home and some participated in our "Create a Leaf Family" activity. We are building our community out of LEGO, including the local bakery, IGA, cars, Windmill Shopping Centre, school etc. We have also played rock, paper, scissors and learnt a song about family members. We also discussed what "Stronger Families, Stronger Communities" means. It was such a wonderful week celebrating our families.
This week the children have played handball, organised a football kicking competition, made bees and bee hives from recycled materials, big blocks, connector discs as part of World Bee Day activities, talked about how we can all volunteer as part of National Volunteer Week, made beetroot dip from the Healthy Cookbook and had lots of fun with all the arts & crafts and toys at Camp Australia.
Due to a change in Camp Australia’s Emergency Drill schedule we will be having a different type of drill fortnightly on different days. We will strive to ensure that as many children and Educators as possible have an opportunity, to participate in these important activities. We complete evacuation, lock down, medical emergency, Stop, Drop & Roll & Get Down Low and Go, Go, Go drills and a few other drills. We thank families and friends for your patience if we are in the middle of a drill when you arrive.
Please join us next week for our Reconciliation Week activities.
Holiday Club bookings have now opened. Please visit the Camp Australia website to book into a program close to home or work. It looks like a fun program with many activities planned.
Program Details: To find out more about our program, view fees and to register visit www.campaustralia.com.au We look forward to seeing you all at Camp Australia soon. Have a spectacular week. Keep on Smiling!!!
Colleen Sanderson: Coordinator
12 Week Competition Includes:
1 Training Week + 1 Finals Gala Day Week
MINIBALL WINTER COMPETITION
Afternoon games designed to avoid clashes with Winter Sports
Age Groups
U7’s U9’s U11’s U13’s 2013 & 2014 I 2011 & 2012 I 2009 & 2010 I 2007 & 2008
Enrol as a Team or an Individual
For online enrolment forms and more details go to www.sutherland.basketball.net.au
