Deputy Principal's Report
DP Newsletter Report Week 5 Term 4
The last few weeks have been action packed at Yeronga State School with the Year Five and Six Life Education visit, Chappy’s weekend camping event and the Prep Orientation Morning. It is an exciting time of year for us as we spend time in classrooms with students reflecting on their new learnings as literate, numerate and curious learners.
Parent Rep Thank you
We would like to acknowledge and thank the dedicated group of parents who have acted as Parent Reps for their child’s class throughout 2019. These committed parents have been so generous with their time and provided support to both the class teachers and the parents of the students in the classes they represent. This is a great demonstration of the supportive community that we have here at YSS! A big shout out also to Jodie Swan also, for her diligent efforts as the Parent Rep Coordinator. Throughout 2019 Jodie has continued to do a magnificent job of keeping the communication lines open and keeping tabs on everything that happens in our busy school.
Free Dress Day
The Student Council met last week and decided to hold a Free Dress Day later this term. The date that has been set for the Free Dress Day is Friday 22 November (end of Week 7) and the theme is “Free Dress” (i.e. student’s own choice). Students will need to ensure that they are wearing closed in shoes and shirts with sleeves for sun protection. Gold coin donations brought in on that day will go towards future Student Council projects including water coolers and new wooden seats for eating areas.
Academic Awards
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students during the last week of Term Four.
The dates for the Awards Ceremonies for 2019 have been set as follows:
Thursday 12 December
9.00am: Year Five and Six
9.45am: Year Three and Four
Friday 13 December
9.00am: Year One and Two
See below details of the criteria for Awards (as set when the criteria for Yeronga State School Awards were reviewed in 2018).
| Year Level | Award Title | Criteria |
| P | No formal awards. Assembly awards throughout the year. | N/A |
| 1-2 | Academic Excellence Award | A total of 8 or more “A ratings” achieved across the year. 2 of these “A ratings” must be in either Maths or English. |
| 3-6 |
Academic Excellence Award | A total of 8 or more “A ratings” achieved across the year. 2 of these “A ratings” must be maintained across both semesters in either English or Maths. (e.g. English semester 1 – “A” and semester 2 “A” OR Maths semester 1 “A” and semester 2 “A”). |
Effort Awards
| Year Level | Award Title | Criteria |
| P | No formal awards. Assembly awards throughout the year. | N/A |
| 1-2 | Academic Effort Award | 10 or more “Very High” ratings achieved across the year on the report card (and nothing below satisfactory). |
| 3-6 | Academic Effort Award | 10 or more “Excellent” ratings achieved across the year on the report card (and nothing below satisfactory). |
Citizenship Award – Walker Award (named after Mrs Carla Walker)
| Year Level | Award Title | Criteria |
| P | No formal awards. Assembly awards throughout the year | N/A |
| 1-2 | Walker Award | Award is decided by class and specialist teachers through consultation. Based on the school motto of service before self and the student that best embodies these qualities. |
| 3-6 | Walker Award | Award is decided by class and specialist teachers through consultation. Based on the school motto of service before self and the student that best embodies these qualities. |
Prep Orientation Day
This Thursday we will have all our new families coming for their Prep Orientation morning. Parents will come into the assigned classrooms with their children and they will be interacting with activities and routines that they will encounter in the first few weeks of Prep 2020. This is a very exciting time for everyone.
On this day, we will also have move on morning for the P-Year 2 classes. This will mean the current Preps will visit a Year 1 classroom and the Year 1 classes will visit a Year 2 classroom. During this time they will discuss the different routines that may take place between the year levels.
A huge thank you goes out to all our teachers and teacher aides who make this morning happen!
Active School Travel
Active School Travel is continuing to happen every Wednesday morning – please ensure your child gets their passport stamped if they are actively travelling to school. If your child attends YOSHC and they walk from a distance they can also get their passport stamped – just ask the supervisors at YOSHC.
Some upcoming events in Active School Travel:
Active School Travel Week 11th November – 15th November
Mon 11 November: Wheel it In (ride your bike, scooter, skateboard or any wheeled object)
Tue 12 November: Buddy up with active travel friends (travel to school with friends/classmates)
Wed 13 November: Break our AST Record (let’s get the highest active travel % of the year)
Thu 14 November: Lunchtime scoot on the tennis courts (scoot at first or second break with music if you bring your scooter)
Fri 15 November: Activity to be confirmed
Enjoy the remainder of Term 4- we have so much to look forward to!
Kate Paynter and Tracy Freeman
Deputy Principals