Deputy Principals' Report
CLASS ALLOCATION 2022
Thank you to parents who have emailed in requests for the class placement of children in 2022.
We wish to remind you as to how classes are organised in the school. Classes are formed honouring teachers’ tacit knowledge and understanding of each student’s individual needs, whilst recognising the very strong pastoral care of staff in supporting students. Our teachers know students best in the school context and our process is driven by the discernment of our teachers with an understanding of students’ individual needs and also the needs across the cohort to establish classes for 2022. All requests are considered within the broader context of all the children in the school. We have the best interest of children at the heart of what we do.
On Wednesday 19 January parents will be emailed the class that they will be in for 2022.
We do look forward to another great year at Yeronga State School!!
GET SET FOR PREP SESSIONS
Over the last two Tuesdays, the Prep teachers have been running half hour sessions with the Prep 2022 children. The purpose of this is to establish a smooth transition for new little ones and their families entering the Yeronga Learning Community. The sessions supported parent/ teacher relationships as well as enabled the new children to get to know the Prep Teaching Team. We welcome the new families and loved seeing the children’s smiling faces.
THANK YOU
A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers that helped out last week at the swimming carnival. From time keepers, to scorers, to sno cones and spectators. We appreciate your support and could not have done it without you all.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Survey Results
We sincerely appreciate the 107 families who participated in our Reconciliation Action Plan Survey, which was published though Schoolzine. The de-identified data collected has provided us with a clear indication of the work to be done in the RAP process, and to establish priorities.
For those who may not have seen the survey, the Yuggera Culture in Community Cluster, Yeronga State School’s Kalari Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group, and school staff are developing our Reconciliation Action Plan [RAP].
Our survey respondents knew that Yeronga State School is built on Yuggera Country, which is south of the Brisbane River. What needs to be explained, based on the survey, is what a Reconciliation Action Plan is.
Reconciliation strengthens relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the benefit of all Australians. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/what-is-reconciliation/
The Queensland Government’s commitment to reconciliation involves the recognition of businesses, community organisations, educational institutions and government agencies going above and beyond their core business to foster reconciliation and pave the way for a better future for our state. Thousands of organisations have formalised their commitment to reconciliation through a Reconciliation Action Plan. https://awards.premiers.qld.gov.au/qra/
A Reconciliation Action Plan [RAP] is a formal statement which provides a structured, nationally recognised, tried and tested model for a workplace to formalise commitments to reconciliation. A RAP helps to create a community with shared values, goals, and a common language for reconciliation. https://www.narragunnawali.org.au
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation-action-plans/who-has-a-rap/
Yeronga’s RAP working group will continue to use your survey responses when developing the RAP. Following the links above will provide more information, and you are welcome to contact Lynette Wood: lwood41@eq.edu.au or 3426 0333 if you have any questions.
Tracy Freeman, Stef Kirk and Lyn Wood
Deputy Principals