Dear Families,

Sorry Day Assembly

On Thursday 26 May, at 9.15 all parents are encouraged to join us for our first National Sorry Day assembly. The ceremony marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June. Weather permitting the ceremony will be held in the new outdoor amphitheatre.

A reminder about the following position of potential interest to first nations families and community members;

Identified Position – Teacher Aide- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability

Yeronga State School is representative of broad cultural diversity. A strength and wonderful learning environment for our future global citizens. We have several staff who are experienced and work alongside the many families for whom English is an Additional Language to support the educational progress and engagement of students. In 2021 as part of the development of our school Reconciliation Action Plan, it was identified that we need to build on the strengths and capability of our first nations children and families to leverage the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Yeronga but also to enrich the cultural capability of all staff and students. Yeronga State School is seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to fulfil an identified position for 10 hours per week. The identified position is Teacher Aide- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability. The role would encompass supporting individual student progress and providing input the school’s inclusive education strategic priorities. If you or someone you know maybe interested in applying for this position please email me with an expression of interest to Principal@yerongass.eq.edu.au .

Student Wellbeing

Each term the Yeronga State School leadership team are committing to organising parent information sessions to support student wellbeing. Of increasing concern to educators and families is the ability of our young people to manage safely and confidently, the online world. This term we are hosting a Triple P – Raising Resilient Children - Emotional Wellbeing and Cybersafety Seminar on Thursday 23^rd June at 6.00pm-7.30pm. The seminar is free. Please find the registration details in this newsletter along with preliminary information regarding further cybersafety workshops organised for later in the year.

I look forward to seeing you at this sure to be, valuable seminar.

Facilities

The new area is now open and being thoroughly enjoyed by the students. A few minor injuries are occurring as the students become familiar with their capabilities and inherent hazards. It is wonderful to see the inherent negotiating and navigating irregular terrain nature playgrounds afford. Please look out for PandC details regarding the official opening of the area. It is being proposed the opening incorporate a family fun afternoon and screening of Project Wild Thing. Keep an eye out for the invite. On behalf of the school community we thank past Principals, staff, PandC members, parents and especially Tessa Leggo for the commitment to nature pedagogy at Yeronga State School. Our current students and many students to come are fortunate indeed. I do need to remind families the area is licensed to YOSHC before and after school during the licensed hours of operation.

Have a wonderful week,
Eunice Webb
Principal