Yeronga State School eNewsletter

P&C Report

Here to serve our community

While we all adjust for the first half of term 2 to the significant changes of home learning, working from home and connecting virtually for everything from work to birthday parties, the P&C team sends you our very best wishes for your health, safety and sanity ;-). So much has changed in such a short amount of time and we would like to reassure you that we are committed to serving our community through our services - Tuckshop, Uniform Shop and YOSHC - and community building activities.

Several of our planned activities for term 2 are now unfortunately unlikely to go ahead because our first priority at this time is to ensure the health and safety of our community. At this stage our annual Mother's Day stall and Building Fund Appeal are looking highly doubtful. We welcome your feedback and suggestions via email to yerongasspandc@gmail.com for how we can best help to keep up community spirit at this time.

We found this quote to be reassuring and thought you might too:

"The greatest compassion is the prevention of human suffering through patience, alertness, courage and kindness.”

― Amit Ray, Walking the Path of Compassion

A message from our Tuckshop Convenors

Hi Everyone.

We are pleased to be able to open the Tuckshop to serve our school community from Week 1.

All parents and teachers who are attending school over this COVID-19 period are invited to utilise the tuckshop. This week is 'business as usual' (Wednesday to Friday), and we will review the service offered over the coming weeks based on demand. We have streamlined the menu for the first 5 weeks of term so please check on Flexischools when you are ordering: www.flexischools.com.au.

Please be advised that SUSHI will be UNAVAILABLE until further notice.

We are also CONTACTLESS. All orders should be purchased via the Flexischools website or app. This includes any snacks (e.g. frozen items, crisps, popcorn) at first or second break. No over the counter orders can be taken. Students should not bring money to school.

To our powerhouse volunteers and home bakers - we understand that this current environment may be stressful with working from home and online schooling. We have everything covered during this period and there will no rosters until we are all back on track.

Many thanks for your ongoing support

Stacey and Yvonne

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is not open for face-to-face business during the first 5 weeks of Term 2. HOWEVER, to assist families at this time, uniform items can still be ordered through Flexischools and your order will be packed and ready for collection at the YOSHC drop off/pick up point (Tuckshop) at your convenience before or after school (7:00-9:00am and 3:00-6:00pm). You will be notified when your order is ready for pickup.

YOSHC: Open in term 2 & new Facebook page

YOSHC is open from week 1, term 2 for students attending school. Parents/carers are asked to please complete a survey to indicate the care required in the first 5 weeks of this term. Should you still need to notify YOSHC of your requirements, or your requirements have changed, please contact YOSHC ASAP via email (yoshc@live.com.au). Although care is currently free due to the government’s recent incentive, YOSHC still requires all cancellations to be emailed through with as much notice as possible to allow the team to adjust rosters and programming as needed.

New YOSHC Facebook page

For the latest YOSHC news, updates, and activity insights, please 'like' and 'follow' YOSHC's new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Yerongaoutsideschoolhourscare/. This is a great way to see a snapshot of the activities our kids enjoy when attending YOSHC. With families spending more time at home for the next 5 weeks, the team has launched the terrific new 'YOSHC at home' initiative. This fun series of videos posted to the YOSHC Facebook page features the Educators our kids know and love demonstrating fun activities children can do at home - from baking and making bunny ears, to a Wild West Workout and many more to come!

Extracurricular activities: Postponed for weeks 1 to 5

Unfortunately the P&C's popular program of extracurricular activities isn't able to run at school for the first 5 weeks of term. This is to protect the safety of our community and to ensure only essential staff and students access the school campus while social distancing restrictions are in place. We look forward to announcing the start date for extracurricular activities when it is safe for them to get up and running again.

In the meantime, several of our extracurricular activity providers are running online classes for our YSS children and the community. Please visit each provider's website to register:

Kids Art Fun with Miss Sophia

Ever popular art teacher, Miss Sophia, is conducting all Art Classes Online every day, Live! Classes are powered by ZOOM:

10:30-11:30am - 5 to 8 years
3:00-4:00pm - 9 to 12 years

These 1-hour Online Live Classes are held every week throughout the Term (from week 1). All art supplies and materials are included and will be posted. Kids will learn how to draw, paint, and construct with guidance. Projects include drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, and more. Children will develop the skills to observe and translate into 2D and 3D artwork.

Online Chess classes with Chess Mates

Chess Mates has created a series of videos to help parents and teachers teach the art of chess to children and help them reach their potential. Two great courses are on offer to be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home or a classroom environment. Choose from Fun Chess Lessons (3-6 yrs) or School Chess Lessons (7-15 yrs) for monthly or lifetime access: www.chessmates.online/pricing.

Monthly subscriptions for unlimited access to fun online chess lesson videos for kids are available from $8.95/month (pay monthly, cancel anytime).

3 - 6 Years

Over 20 Exclusive Videos

Free Email Support

7-15 Years

10 Exclusive Videos

Free Email Support

RISE Live Fitness
Looking for a PE lesson for the kids or just need to expend some of that isolation energy? Why not look into our very own RISE Sport who is conducting online fitness and tennis lessons? Visit the RISE website for information and registration. RISE Live Fitness is an interactive online class that provides a total body workout in the comfort of your own home while instructor, Rob da Cunha, guides and cheers you on (yes, by name!).

Session Days and Times:

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the following times:

6:30-7:00am (AEST) – 12 year olds to Adults
7:30-8:00am (AEST) – 7 to 11 year olds
8:30-9:00am (AEST) – 2 to 6 year olds
9:30-10:00am (AEST) – Mature Adults

Hamish Townsend and Kym Mansfield

Yeronga State School P&C Co-Presidents
ysspandcpresident@gmail.com