YAS News - Week 7, 2022
A note from the Principal
As we draw closer to the end of another challenging term, there has also been so many positive things happening at YAS and it is great to see that our students have had the opportunity to engage in practical activities and events due to easing of more COVID restrictions.
Thank you to Carmel, Phil, Anna, Graham and the team for making the Annual Olive Picking and Reconciliation Week full of fun, enjoyment and learning. Our Edible Kitchen Garden Stall and Ag Fundraiser have raised approximately $1,000.
Our farm naming competition was decided and the winning entry was ‘Amaroo’ (indigenous for a beautiful place). We also welcome 5 new baby lambs to our farm family!
The Middle and Primary School Student Representative Council (SRC) have been saving up money to purchase sports equipment. I am pleased to announce that they have achieved their goal and the new sports shed has been launched.
Welcome Cassandra, our new Canteen Manager. The Canteen is now open Monday – Friday. If you would like to volunteer in the Canteen, please contact Trudy at the school.
The Year 12 Tourism class attended camp at Port Vincent and all had a fantastic time.
Several students have been participating in SAPSASA school sports carnivals this term including Netball, Volleyball and Athletics.
Next week, on Tuesday June 21st, we will be having a pre-owned uniform sale at the front of the school from 8:30-9:30am. All uniform will be $5 per item.
On Friday, for our Student Free Day, all Teachers and Curriculum SSO’s participated in Bright Path training at the Yankalilla Golf Club. Bright Path is formative assessment software that records the results of assessments and reports a range of summative information to teachers. The day was extremely informative for all.
Keep warm!
Christine
It started with a seed and that seed was me....
This is the opening page from this year's National Simultaneous Story time that was last Wednesday. The chosen book was Family Tree, by Aussie singer, songwriter, author, Josh Pyke.
It is a beautiful book about family, community and the seasons in life.
The seasons we go through, good/bad, easy/struggle let us know that all seasons bring about growth and change. Different plants grow best in some seasons but not others, the land rests and heals during some seasons, and it works hard and produces greatly during other seasons. Some seasons are necessary for restoration, some seasons are just plain hectic, and some seasons are necessary for quiet and solitude.
There are the seasons within the circle of life that everyone experiences. The season of childhood, the school years, earning a living, building a family and watching children begin their own lives independently of us, and the senior years. There are seasons in the history of nations and empires, in politics and in the areas of freedom and oppression. This is evident as we look at the various conflicts around the world. All these seasons influence how our world, our nations, our communities and our own families function and grow.
How we live and respond in those seasons, and the seeds that we sow during these times is what's important!
Wendy Lindsay, PCW
Stories with The Australian Ballet
Recently, during a presentation by The Commissioner for children, she stated that one of the top 5 things students were asking for was to have some of their learning presented by professionals from the field.
And Voila! Last week the Australian Ballet Education outreach program presented two stories- Romeo and Juliet for Middle School students and the indigenous story of Pomi and Gobba to the R-5s. Classes also worked with the professional dancers, learning about using motifs in dance and how to follow and create choreography. The dancers also shared insights into how dance relates with sport.
The performances were very inspiring and the sessions engaging, with some students surprising themselves with their dance technics!
Thank you to the Australian Ballet Outreach program for coming to Yankalilla and thanks to our teachers and students for their flexibility and willingness to step out if their comfort zones. Well done!
Integrated learning - Drama
The class are busy researching and creating puppers to share with Junior School students in a puppet making workshop. Jaia and Emmy are using the design of wayang golek from Indonesia to create Peppa Pig characters! Wayang golek are rod puppets. Groups also need to write a script for their workshop as well as keep a learning journal.
Rotation Art
The murals created by the 67 rotation art students, inspired by Brad Eastman ( Beastman) are being installed around the Middle School strip. We used our understanding of colour harmonies and elements of symmetry to create bright murals.
Basketball Carnival
On Thursday 16/6 a number of Year 7/8 students are competing in the State-Wide Schools Basketball Carnival at Morphett Vale Stadium. A large number of both teams are made up by year 7's which will be really positive in gaining experience to compete again next year. Mr Currie is after a few wins whilst Ms Shute will be happy with no more injuries. Ms Shute will provide a detailed recount of events next week - go YAS.
Girls Volleyball Tournament
YAS is continuing to explore further sporting opportunities outside of our regular district competitions.
On Wednesday 15/6/2022 we entered into the yr 9/10 Girls Volleyball tournament hosted by Schools Sport SA.
Our participants; Meesha P, Abby K, Mexie M, Georgie W, Charlee B, Kaylee H, Jess Y, Tia S, Tasi W & Nelly B; provided some stern opposition against formidable Volleyball focus schools.
Congratulations to all on a very successful day. You conducted yourselves admirably and improved your skills on a game to game and rally to rally basis.
A big thank you to Teagan Cross, assistance coach; and Mrs F Adams [Deputy] assisting with transport at very late notice.
Branko Mikulcic
Farm Day at YAS!
Olive Picking Day
