YSS Excellence Program

At Yeronga State School, our core values are “all students are successful when they are learning, growing, caring and achieving”.  

As part of our Yeronga State School Inclusion Team, we are introducing The YSS Excellence Program, aimed at supporting our students who are classified as gifted and talented/twice exceptional.  The students identified for this program have gained a classification through a psychologist assessment. 

Alongside the implementation of the YSS Excellence Program, the YSS Excellence in Development program will support students who are showing a high level of academic potential through the whole school data collection process. Students will be supported in class to extend ideas and deepen conceptual understandings around learning that is occurring in the classroom. 

The school is excited to continue to enhance and differentiate the curriculum for all students through our inquiry based approach to learning.

Inclusion Team 

Kind regards,

Office

Dear Parents

Transport network planners from both Translink and Transport for Brisbane (a division of Brisbane City Council) review bus services provided for school travel. 

As a result, 803, 818, 857 and 898 routes will be modified. The changes predominantly remove elongated, duplicated and unused sections of the routes.  The changes to services will be made available within Translink’s Journey Planner two weeks prior to the start of Term 3 2021. Students will need to re-plan their journeys accordingly.

Any questions related to school travel can be directed to TransLink via telephone on ph.  13 12 30 or via other methods using the links available at https://translink.com.au/contact-us.

Brisbane City Council - Transport Department

Book Fair is on again this year

Book fair is great way for our library to fundraise and get more books for our library. It is a no obligation fair, so there is no expectation that parents have to buy books. However, due to the generosity of parents in the past we have been able to top up our library with many new books, as we receive a percentage of the profits.

15 June – 21 June - students create wish lists.

Shopping

Thursday 17 June 3:00 – 5:45pm

Friday 18 June 3:00 – 5:00pm

Monday 21 June 3:00 – 5:00pm

Resource Centre

Year 1 Science

In Science, Grade One has been exploring materials and how they change. We contacted Aren, who is an expert in natural fibre craft.  She demonstrated how she uses natural materials and changes the shape with the help of water and weaving.  Aren taught us about how she uses branches from a willow tree, banana fibre, and even seaweed to soak, weave and create.  We then got to have our own turn at creating. Thank you Aren for a wonderful, hands-on learning experience.

Year 1 Teachers

National Reconciliation Week

Recently National Reconciliation Week (NRW) was held in Australia. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

This years theme was ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’. All of us can take positive steps to help achieve reconciliation. Check out these 20 Actions you can take for Reconciliation in 2021

We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

You may wish to get involved through our new ‘Friends of Kalari’ group where we’ll discuss Indigenous perspectives and themes through a book / film club – if you’re interested email kalari.yss@gmail.com

Yuggera word of the week

At the YSS fete a group of first nations children from YSS presented a dance to thank the country, after local Yuggera elder and traditional owner Uncle Des Sandy conducted a welcome to country. 

Our Yuggera words of the week are gibarr (gib-bah) which means boy and yurumkin (yar-um-kin) which means girl.

What is Kalari?

Kalari means ‘message stick’ in Yuggera language and is name of the YSS Indigenous Working Group.

Kalari aims to increase the acknowledgement and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history at YSS, through an inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and in line with the YSS school values.

Kalari is made up of Indigenous and non-Indigenous volunteer parents. For more information contact Aren Healy at mamaaren101@gmail.com

Kalari Group

2021 Primary Speech Contest

The 2021 MLTAQ Brisbane Primary and Secondary Languages Speech Contest is back and Yeronga State School students are able to try out for a place in the top four spots in Years 4 to 6. Please see Mrs. Hegarty to get a speech to start preparing for Spanish speech trials in term 3.

The Primary Contest will be held on Sunday, September 12 and successful students will be allocated a time to present their speech between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.. Due to Covid restrictions there will be no Awards Ceremony this year, however, results will be announced on the day from 12:30 p.m. in the marshalling area. Medals and Certificates will be presented on Assembly following the contest.

There will be 6 languages participating in the contest this year, so students who can speak Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, French or German may also wish to enter the contest. Please speak to Mrs. Hegarty or Mrs. Bueno about the speeches and your eligibility to enter. People in the wider community may wish to assist on the day and are asked to register their interest as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming students, family and friends at Griffith University Nathan Campus on Sunday, September 12. All the best in your preparations. We look forward to many of you participating and representing Yeronga State School.

Running Club

Running club will continue this term on Tuesdays, from 3:15 to 3:45 and Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:15. Mr Sutherland will hold his sessions on Fridays from 7:45 to 8:15. Remember that all of these sessions will occur on the main, or years 3-6, oval.

Representative Sport Congratulations

Rugby Union

Well done to Tom C and Maggie S who were selected in the District Rugby team and the Met West possible probable.

AFL

Martha W and Amelie S had a great experience in Cairns at Qld Schools AFL. I am certain they did themselves and the school credit through their performances. Amelie, in particular, had a great carnival and was named captain of Met West (Regional Team) and was also named in the Qld team. This is a rare honour. She is our first AFL state representative, our first state representative this year. In a good year we have had two state representatives. She could well be our only state representative. Congratulations to Amelie and her family on her well-deserved honour.

Athletics Record Breakers to 15 June 2021

Congratulations to the following students on their amazing achievements. I was privileged to see the 1500m and the strategy and pace of the athletes was at a very high level. Some races were as exciting as watching Sebastian Coe and Steve Kram battle it out in the 1980’s. I also saw Maggie S break the 17-year-old 12 years girls discus record and Hunter S break the 11 years boys discus record. They were tremendous to watch.

Mollie W in 9 Years Girls 1500m

Aggie W in 10 Years Girls 1500m

Nicholas P in 10 Years Boys 1500m

Angus W in 11 Years Boys 1500m

Georgie B in 12 Years Girls 1500m

Hunter S in 11 Years Boys Discus

Maggie S in 12 Years Girls Discus

Representative Sport Dates Release (Important)

The trial dates for term two of 2021 are listed below.

Race Day & Junior Athletics 18 – 06 – 2021

9:00-11:00 Junior Athletics in its entirety

11:00 – 11:30 Lunch Break

11:30 – 1:15 – Senior Boys and Girls 200m Timed Seeded Heats (60 races) (No Finals)

1:15 – 1:30 Lunch Break       

1:30   – 2:30 - Senior Boys and Girls 100m - Timed Seeded Heats (No Finals)

2:30 pm – 2:45pm      Clean up

2:45pm– 2:50pm        The Gift (Multi – Age handicapped race)

2:50 - Presentation

Junior Athletics

Junior (Prep to Year 2)  Athletics Day - Friday 18 June 2021

Senior (Years 3 – 6) Cross Country Day 25 June (9-11)

All children will be expected to participate in the Cross Country unless medically unable or parental permission is withdrawn in writing. The children who are 8 years old will run a smaller course inside the school grounds. The children who age from 9 to 12 years will be given the option of running a long course (outside the school grounds) or a short course (within the school grounds). Those who opt for the short course will be identified by a fluorescent vest they must wear. The difference between the course options is that the long course option allows children to compete to be Age Champion and to help their sporting house’s total to a much greater extent.

ORDER OF EVENTS FROM 9.00 am        

1. Boys Born 2009
2. Girls Born 2009
3. Boys Born 2010
4. Girls Born 2010
5. Boys Born 2011
6. Girls Born 2011
7. Boys Born 2012
8. Girls Born 2012
9. Boys Born 2013
10. Girls Born 2013

Junior ( Prep – Year 2) Cross Country 25 June (11:45-1:15)

This event is an interhouse event run over a course that utilises the school grounds and some park land. If you do not wish your child to participate please put that wish in writing and pass it to your child’s teacher.

ORDER OF EVENTS from 11.45am

Boys ALL PREP

Girls ALL PREP

Year One Boys

Year One Girls

Year Two Boys                                                       

Year Two Girls

Cross Country Day Helpers

If you would like to volunteer time to help either as a check point attendant or a finish line official your help would be most appreciated. It is always great to have extra pairs of eyes and ears available. We have been blessed, for many years, with wonderful volunteers like Ruth Bennett. Thank you Ruth for so many great years of selfless service.

Rebel Sport Community Givebacks

Just a quick note to publicise our involvement with this scheme and how it works. For some time now Yeronga State School has been part of the above mentioned scheme. The scheme gives the school credit for purchases of equipment at Rebel as anyone who purchases equipment nominates Yeronga State School as the recipient of Community Kickbacks. I have purchased cricket equipment, Footballs and Netballs with this credit. It is an easy way to contribute resources to our school especially if you enjoy spending time and money in sports stores like myself. Thanks to all of those who purchased at Rebel over the break. We have a very useful amount for equipment.
 

Important Draft Sporting Dates Term 2, 2021

18/06/2021 – Athletics Race Day (Yrs 3-6) (Reserve day: 22/06/2021)

18/06/2021 – Junior (Prep to Year 3) Athletics (Reserve day: 24/06/2021)

25/06/2021 – Yeronga State School Senior Cross Country (9-11)

25/06/2021 - Yeronga State School Junior (Prep to Year Two) Cross Country (11:45 – 1:15)

Important Draft Sporting Dates Term 3, 2021

19 &20/07/2021 – District Athletics

21/07/2021 – District Girls Cricket

22/07/2021 – District Boys Cricket

27/08/2021 – Gala Day 1

14/09/2021 – YSS Ball Games (Reserve Day 17/09/2021

Cameron Bateman

Yeronga SHS Y-Tour Enrolment Information Sessions information

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Y-Tours. We welcome families to explore our facilities, meet our leadership team, student leaders and experience the Yeronga difference. This is a great opportunity for prospective parents to discuss subjects, the school and any enrolment information.

All are welcome to attend. Morning/afternoon tea will be provided.

Please click on the link below to fill out a registration form if you'd like to attend our Y-Tour Enrolment Information Session.

https://yerongashs.schoolzineplus.com/form/14

If you have any queries, please email us at office@yerongashs.eq.edu.au or contact our office at 3249 1400.

Yeronga SHS Enrolment Interview Sessions information

Please click on the link below to fill out a registration form if you’d like to attend one of our Enrolment Interview Sessions.

https://yerongashs.schoolzineplus.com/form/15

Please bring the following along with your child:

- completed enrolment application

- past report cards

- proof of citizenship (passport, travel documents, birth certificate)

For all queries, please contact our office at 3249 1400 or email us at enrolments@yerongashs.eq.edu.au

Matilda the Musical

Tickets on sale NOW! You'll be able to purchase the tickets at Yeronga State High School (Student Payments desk – Admin).

Performance Dates

Friday 23 July at 6.30pm

Saturday 24 July at 6.30pm

Tickets

Adult - $10

Student/Concession - $5

Family (2 Adult + 2 Concession) - $25

Thank you so much for your continued support.