The last few weeks have been action packed at Yeronga State School, with the Year Five and Six Life Education visit, Year Two Make and Meld Incursion, World Teachers Day Morning Tea (thanks parents!), Gala Day, School Leadership 2021 Applications and the Prep Orientation Morning. It is an exhilarating time of year for us as we spend time in classrooms with students, reflecting on their growing wisdom 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 2020. 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 2020 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. Our sincere thanks to Jodie and her band of Parent Reps.

END OF YEAR EVENTS

We look forward to a number of exciting events over the coming weeks. Please note that due to COVID planning, parents are not able to attend these events in 2020. Please see the details below of some of our forthcoming events:

• NAIDOC Week (Week 6). Friday 13 November Free Dress Day. Students will be invited to wear the colours of black, red, yellow and white in recognition of NAIDOC Week. These sacred colours are said to be given to the Indigenous people during the Dreamtime. Black represents the earth, marking the campfires of the dreamtime ancestors. Red represents fire, energy and blood - 'Djang', a power found in places of importance. Yellow represents water, and the markings on the back of the great snake ancestor. White represents the sky and stars, which are filled with the ancestors who returned to the sky after creating the earth.
• We will not be holding an evening Disco this term – the plan is hold a disco during school hours as follows:

Week 7 Thursday 19 Nov: Yr 3-6 Disco at the end of the final Assembly time. Glow stick products will be on sale beforehand.

Week 8 Thursday 26 November: Prep- Yr 2 Disco at the end of the final Assembly time (approx. 2.15-3pm). Glow stick products will be on sale during beforehand

END OF YEAR AWARDS. The ceremonies will be held on the following dates:

1/12 Year One and Two Academic Awards

2/12 Sports Awards

3/12 Year 3-6 Academic Awards

END OF YEAR SWIM/ BEHAVIOUR CELEBRATIONS

· Year 1-2: Monday 7 December from 12 noon

· Prep classes: Tuesday 8 December from 12 noon

· Year 3-6 : Wednesday 9 December (last day of term- throughout the day)

2021 PLANNING

It would be much appreciated if parents could let the school office know if their child will not be returning to YSS in 2021. Please send through this information to admin@yerongass.eq.edu.au.

Enjoy the remainder of Term 4- we have so much to look forward to!

Prep and Year 1 & Year 2 Christmas Concerts

The Prep and Year 1 & Year 2 Christmas concert will take place for students on Friday 4 December.  We are still in the phase of following COVID safety plans, therefore parents will not be asked to attend. We understand that this may be met with some sadness so we will ensure the children have a lovely experience.

Academic and Effort Awards 2020

This year the academic awards assemblies for Years 1-6 will occur during school time in Week 9. Due to COVID restrictions we are unable to have parents present for these presentations. Students will be recognised by their peers and YSS staff and take their certificates home to share with their parents and families. We will ensure a photo is taken of students receiving their award to be sent home to parents.

We have reviewed our academic awards and effort awards criteria for 2020 to reflect the reduced assessment and reporting load in Semester 1 due to COVID conditions. This change will only will occur for this year. Please see the revised criteria below:

Effort Awards

Citizenship Award – Walker Award

Kate Paynter and Tracy Freeman