Deputy Principal’s Report
The focus of the last few weeks has been on starting to make plans for 2021, with our Prep Orientation morning and Student Leadership selection processes. It has been impressive and humbling to observe the growing confidence of our YSS students as they take risks, embrace new challenges and see setbacks as an opportunity for further growth.
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:
DISCO: 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- students need to bring along $2 if they would like one. Sports Uniform is able to worn on this day.
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)
ACADEMIC AND EFFORT AWARDS 2020
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:
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Year Level |
Academic Awards |
Criteria |
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P |
No formal awards. Assembly awards occur throughout the year
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N/A |
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1-2 |
Academic Excellence Award |
A total of 6 or more “A ratings” achieved across the year in Australian Curriculum Learning Areas.
2 of these “A ratings” must be in either Maths or English
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3-6 |
Academic Excellence Award |
A total of 6 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”).
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Year Level |
Effort Awards |
Criteria – Effort Marks based on Semester 2 Only |
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P |
No formal awards. Assembly awards throughout the year |
N/A |
|
1-2 |
Academic Effort Award |
5 or more “Very High” ratings achieved across Semester 2 (and nothing below satisfactory). |
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3-6 |
Academic Effort Award |
5 or more “Excellent” ratings achieved across Semester 2 (and nothing below satisfactory). |
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Year Level |
Citizenship Award – Walker Award |
Criteria |
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P |
No formal awards. Assembly awards throughout the year
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N/A |
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1-2 |
Walker Award
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Award is decided by class and specialist teachers through consultation. Based on the school motto of service before self and the student that most embodies these qualities. |
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3-6 |
Walker Award
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Award is decided by class and specialist teachers through consultation. Based on the school motto of service before self and the student that most embodies these qualities. |
REPORT CARDS
Report cards for Semester Two will be sent out to parents via email on Wednesday 9 December. Please ensure that the school office has your latest email address.
15OTH CELEBRATIONS
Be a part of the YSS 150th Commemorative Book- all current and past students, parents, teachers, and others who have been involved with Yeronga State School at any time are invited to contribute written pieces sharing your memories of your time at the school, for a special commemorative book to be published for the 150th year in 2021. Please email contributions and questions to Carla Walker at history@yerongass150.com.
STUDENT LEADERS FOR 2020 UNVEIL NEW FENCE PEOPLE!
A MESSAGE FROM KATE PAYNTER
Unfortunately I won’t be at school for the last two and a half weeks of this school year, as I will be on family sick leave supporting my teenage daughter, as she goes through having spinal surgery. I will be really disappointed to miss all of the end of year events, however my energy will need to be elsewhere. My sincere thanks to all of the Yeronga State School families for your support during this “year like no other”! Whilst we have had minimal opportunities to connect on a personal level, it has been amazing to know how much support we have had from our school community behind the scenes. I wish you all a safe and happy holiday period.
Enjoy the remainder of Term 4!
Kate Paynter and Tracy Freeman