Grounds renovation update – Nature play, outdoor learning areas, and ‘Old Netball Courts’ oval 

The large outdoor learning/nature play areas under construction around the ‘Old Netball Courts’ oval, and between the hall and library, are progressing well despite recent rains. 

Heritage overlays had held some of the project back, however the project managers reported this week that both Brisbane City Council and the State Government have provided support for concrete paths to continue past the school fence to connect with paths to/from the pool car park. 

This is a significant win for the school as the paths and landscaping will be completed as a system, from the Tuckshop to the pool car park. Students with mobility issues will now be able to more easily access the pool and the park with their friends (it's only 2021!). 

With the completion of the dental building renovation imminent, this area of the school is expecting greater foot traffic and drainage pressure so the landscaping is coming just in time. 

Under the surface, the network of heavy drainage has been revitalised and the formally damaged watering system repaired. Construction of retaining walls, stairs and footings is close to completion. The new renovated spaces are expected to be complete close to Christmas and will be given a fitting name in 2022. 

Photos: Old Netball Courts and nature play area 

Photos: Outdoor learning areas under construction between the hall and library 

Trivia Night thank you 

Musical superstars were out in force at the 2021 Yeronga State School ‘Lost in Music’ Trivia Night on 13 November. 

The Beatles, Kate Bush, Devo, Elvis Presley, Sia, Bon Jovi, Tim Minchin, the Bee Gees and Red Hot Chilli Peppers were spotted among the star studded attendees. 

A huge thank you to Rachel Mackenzie and Simon Lake for creating this spectacular night of fun for our community, and to the 150 parents and YSS community members who came along and showed off their trivia, dancing and dress up prowess. Enjoy the photos below and awesome promo video here – more highlights and photos will be shared via the P&C Facebook page in the coming days/weeks.

Trivia Night promo video: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=578796363202619

Swimming Carnival Sno Cones 

Thank you to Lauren McHutchison for coordinating the swimming carnival snow cone stalls this year, and everyone who has already signed up to volunteer: 

• Junior Swimming Carnival - Monday 22 November, 9.00-11.00am 
• Senior Carnival - Wednesday 24 November, 9:00am-3.00pm. 

Volunteers are still needed for the Junior Swimming Carnival – please sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/394310180110/false#/invitation 

The children love their $2 sno cone treats on the warm swimming carnival days after their races. Traditionally proceeds from the swimming carnival sno cones contribute to funding the senior yearbook and graduation activities for the following year. 

Just One Thing 2022: How would you like to help? 

All YSS parents and community members are invited to nominate 'one thing' you would like to do to support our school community in 2022 at www.surveymonkey.com/r/YSS2022JustOneThing. A P&C representative will be in touch with you at the appropriate time. 

2022 P&C membership 

It’s never too early to renew your membership for 2022, and it’s easy to do via the online form: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022YSSPandCMembership. 

Dental building tour with Mark Bailey MP 

On Friday, 5 November, the P&C Presidents were invited to join Mark Bailey MP on a tour of the dental building renovation with our Principal, Mrs Webb. Kym was fortunate to be able to join the tour and it was exciting to see the internal spaces being transformed into new administration, classrooms and STEM spaces. When finished this will be an amazing facility for our school! View the video of the tour here: www.facebook.com/YerongaSSPandC/posts/3016073008641419.  

P&C Website and Facebook for information and latest news

To keep up-to-date with YSS P&C information, news, updates and activities, please bookmark the P&C website - www.yerongasspandc.org.au - and 'like' and 'follow' the P&C Facebook page: www.facebook.com/YerongaSSPandC. These are key sources of information for our school community and are regularly updated by the P&C team.

Kym Mansfield and Hamish Townsend
Yeronga State School P&C Co-Presidents
president@yerongasspandc.org.au
www.yerongasspandc.org.au