Dear Families,

This is the last formal newsletter for the year. Any further messages for the school community will come via Schoolzine or direct email.

To all our families who are leaving us this year, I trust you take with you many happy memories and assurance your child has had a great education at Yeronga State School. Several of our families who have had a longstanding relationship with Yeronga will have their last child leaving Year 6 this year, thankyou for your partnership over many years and all the very best for the future.

To our valued staff who are leaving us this year, thankyou for your dedicated service to the children and families of Yeronga. Mr Henry, Ms Mc Ginn, Ms Elcome and Ms Shanahan thank you for your great teaching and may your next chapter be as rewarding. You remain one of the YSS family. Please take the time to say a special goodbye to our departing staff. We look forward to welcoming returning staff and new staff in the new year.

School returns for students on Tuesday 28 January, 2025 and for teachers on Wednesday 22 January. Please look out for messages regarding book packs and uniform shop opening hours and Schoolzine/email communications regarding the start of school year operations.

This year we are trialling publishing the coming year Class Lists prior to the close of the school year. Parents will receive an email from Asmaa in the office notifying them of their child’s class on Wednesday 11 December (last Wednesday of term). Yeronga State School enrolment numbers have stabilised with less students moving over the summer break period. This places us in a position to predict active enrolments for the start of the next year. I trust this is a welcomed change to this process for our students and families.

I have had several emails concerning the change to the Year 4-6 swimming carnival format. Please be assured the Swimming Carnival will occur during Term 1 from hereon in. A Swim Meet will continue  to be held in Term 4 for qualifying students. School staff are organising the logistics of the new Term Swim Carnival format at present. Please be assured the focus of this event will be inclusivity, participation and fun for all students.

A final word from me;

Thank you for your ongoing partnership. Enjoy the summer break with your children and loved ones. Life is short and childhood precious. Make the time and take the time to enjoy them.

Yours in education,

Eunice Webb

Principal

End of Year Reminders

As the end of year fast approaches, please ensure all school property is returned before the holidays.

• Please return all library books to the library
• Please return any musical instruments on loan to MA block
• Year 4 school owned iPads must stay at school over the holidays. Please return these to the year 4 teachers.

End of Year Important Dates

3rd December: Junior Holiday Concert (9:00AM, Prep, Year 1 & Year 2)

4th December: Senior Swimming Meet (see last newsletter for details)

5th December: Junior Awards Ceremony (Year 1 & Year 2)

6th December: Year 5/6 Awards Ceremony & Sport Awards Ceremony (9:00AM - 11:00AM)

6Th December: Year 3/4 Awards Ceremony (12:00PM - 1:00PM)

10th December: YSHS Graduation (6:00PM Yeronga State High School Hall)

11th December: Student Council End of Year Whole School Celebration Day

12 December: Year 6 Celebration (Evening)

Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Holiday Concert

Families are welcome to join us to celebrate at the Junior School Holiday Concert next Tuesday 3^rd December from 9:15am.  Classes have been practising singing and dancing and are looking forward to sharing their performances.

Prep and Year 1 Swimming Timetable Week 11

Term  4,  9^th - 13^th December  – Week 11 

Swimming Timetable for Yeronga State School 

Learning Asset Reflection

As a family, why not take some time to discuss  progress related to the learning assets (assets for life)!

Some questions for consideration..

Which tools have I used to help me regulate when I have found situations difficult?

When have I been curious and used big questions to drive my research?

How have I contributed to the success of my classroom / school / community this year?

Can you recall some moments of great collaboration this year?

Have my communication skills improved this year?  In what way?

Staff Spotlight

END OF YEAR INFORMATION

As we come to the close of another wonderful year and on behalf of the entire office staff, we wish you and your family a joyful and relaxing holiday season. May this time bring you peace and happiness as we look forward to a fresh start in 2025.

We look forward to welcoming all families back in January. The office will re-open 8.30am Wednesday 22^nd January

Collection of Student Medication

Parents, please remember to pick up your student’s medications from the classroom or Office before leaving for holidays! Medications cannot be stored over the holidays. Any medication left at school after 3.00pm Friday 13^th December will be disposed of by office staff.

Early Holidays? The last day of school is Friday the 13th, if you are leaving before this please inform the office via QParents, or call the absentee line and leave a message, so the office is aware.

Away for the start of school?

If you're intending to be away any time in the first two weeks of school, for holidays, overseas travel or other reasons, please email the school administration at admin@yerongass.eq.edu.au

Holiday Opening Hours – Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop will be open 9.00 – 12.00pm Thursday 23^rd January and 1.00 – 4.00pm Friday 24^th January.

Donation of Back to School Resources

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are reaching out to ask for your support in providing essential school supplies for our students. These supplies are crucial for creating a productive and positive learning environment. We believe that every student should have the tools they need to succeed, and with your generous help, we can ensure that happens.

If you're able to donate any of the following items, we would be greatly appreciative:

• Notebooks, paper, and folders
• Pencils, pens, and highlighters
• Markers, crayons, and colored pencils
• Rulers and erasers

If you are interested in donating, please feel free to drop off items at the school office. Your kindness and generosity will make a lasting impact on our students and help set them up for a successful year. Thank you in advance for your support – together, we can ensure that all of our students have the best possible start to the school year.

Important Sporting Dates Term 4, 2024 & Term 1, 2025 (Preliminary)

4 December 2024 – Yeronga State School Senior (Competitive) Swimming Carnival

7 February 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Boys Netball

10 February 2025 – 10 – 11 years District Boys & Girls Netball

10 February 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Girls Netball

12 February 2025 – 10 – 19 years District Swimming

25 February 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Girls AFL

26 February 2025 – 10 – 19 years Met West Regional Swimming

28 February 2025 – 10 – 19 years District Squash

4 March 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Boys Basketball

5 March 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Boys Rugby League

5 March 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Girls Basketball

6 March 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Girls &  Boys Netball

12 March 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Boys AFL

14 March 2025 – 10 – 12 years District Boys & Girls Golf & Hockey

Book lists by Year Level: