Over the last few weeks we have enjoyed a multitude of additional experiences here at Yeronga State School, including the Life Education visit to classrooms, the Year 5 Big Bang ‘Hoodwinked’ excursion to Pullenvale as well as the Year 6 camp and the Prep excursions to Toohey Forest. All these experiences add and continue to build on our main focus here at Yeronga, which is creating students who are literate, numerate and curious.

NOIIE SYMPOSIUM

On Tuesday 11 August a teacher from every year level and a specialist representative attend the NOIIE (Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education) Symposium at Griffin State School. The symposium included school presentations of inquiry in action and ignite sessions to inspire and share actions that make a difference to our children.  A guest speaker who was of particular interest to the Yeronga team was Kath Murdoch as she spoke about the cultural markers of an inquiry school and the ten pedagogical practices of an inquiry teacher.  Teachers were also privileged with visiting the Griffin classrooms. It was encouraging to see their staff and students so willing to open up their classrooms to us during the symposium. It was certainly heartening and affirming to hear all of the glowing feedback received.

CLASS ALLOCATIONS 2021

• Prep interviews for 2021 will begin next week. If you or someone you know is yet to enrol, please do so ASAP.
• Student allocation for 2021 will commence shortly. If you have any information of an educational nature you would like us to consider when we decide where to place your child for 2021, please write to Mrs Freeman (tfree19@eq.edu.au) by Friday 9 October.  Any requests received after this date may not be able to be considered.
  
  

PREP EXCURSION

This week the Prep children went on their first school excursion. Excitement levels were high as they were leaving on the bus (from both teachers and students).  Once at Toohey Forest the students transformed into bush investigators and used their senses to investigate habitats.  Lots of inquiring fun was had by all!

Tracy Freeman and Louise Vaggs