YAS-News Term 1 Week 7 2024

A note from the Principal

Hello everyone,

I hope you all stayed cool over the weekend, what a scorcher it was! Not the most ideal time to have your active grandson around, who loves being outdoors.

Our teachers have planned an engaging week of learning, here are some key highlights:

Tuesday: Encounter Youth & Empower Education will present a Vaping Program for students in Years 7-12. We've obtained a $3,500 grant to offer this educational session at no cost to the students.

Wednesday:  The Defence Force Presentation will explore various career paths for senior students, offering valuable insights for informed decision-making. A big thank you to Ms. McEvoy for organizing this. Also, our popular recess activity "World of Music" will take place, allowing students to enjoy the latest hits and timeless classics with fellow music enthusiasts. This initiative by Bu Ellen aims to unite students through music, creating a celebration of sound and movement.

Friday:  I will be accompanying Heidi on a trip to Her Majesty's Theatre, where students from Years 6, 8, and 9 will be treated to a circus dance performance titled "Time Machine."

The NAPLAN assessments for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 will start on Tuesday until March 22. These assessments provide essential information for students, parents, teachers, and principals, helping to improve student achievement.

I encourage you to schedule a Student-led interview. These meetings empower your children to showcase their progress, strengths, and goals, fostering confidence, ownership, and self-reflection in their learning journey. More details can be found in the newsletter.

Remember to mark Harmony Day on Wednesday, March 20 in your calendar. Students can wear orange and take part in the provided activities to celebrate the valuable contributions people from diverse cultures make to society.

Another busy week to enjoy.

Christine Bell

Principal

Meet our New Principal

Meet Haley Przibilla and hear about the future direction of school. Have your say! AGM to follow where you are encouraged to take a role on our governing council. This is a chance to have a direct impact on the decisions and policies that shape our school community. Your participation is greatly appreciated as we work together towards a brighter future for our students and staff.

Wednesday 

                                               3 April 2024 @ 6pm

                                               RSVP to Trudy by 2 April 2024 -

                                               Ph: 85580888 or Email: trudy.noack740@schools.sa.edu.au

Pastoral Care News from Wendy Lindsay

Hello, and welcome to our latest newsletter! As a pastoral care support worker, I am here to offer guidance, support, and a listening ear to all members of our community. Week 7 has just about come and gone already.

I have a couple of exciting updates on the horizon that I would love to share with all of you.

Thursday 21st March

Parents/Carers Coffee Morning

Come and join me - it’s been too long since we have had a Parent/Carer catch- up. 

Where: outside our Canteen

When: 8:45am -10am

We are lucky to have $3 coffees & teas prepared by John Noack from the Barking Bean Coffee Van who will be on site.

I look forward to connecting with you! 

Wednesday 27th March

Our Annual Primary Easter Program, supported by our local churches.

These programs provide students with the opportunity to learn about the religious significance of Easter. More details to come.

Dave & the Cross. 

Who: Rec - Year 6 

When: 2:30 pm 

Where: In the gym 

Cost: no charge

Permission Note must be returned to the classroom teacher by Tuesday 26th.

(I will send notes home with students at the end of the week.)

Kind Regards,

Wendy Lindsay

Pastoral Care Worker/SSO- Yankalilla Area School

Wendy.Lindsay412@schools.sa.edu.au

PH: 0414 818 601

World of Music

On Wednesdays at recess, students take to the stage in the quad to dance to the week's themed music. Others prefer to sit and enjoy the music or watch some of our inventive dancers.

The experience has been made even better with the purchase, through our Internationalising Schools grant, of a JBL party box, complete with synchronised disco lights! We look forward to hearing from students and the school community with ideas for weekly music themes or songs suggestions.

This week's theme is "Nature", with the play list including songs like "Flowers" and “Green, Green Grass". Should be a lot of fun seeing the dance moves!

Next week, as part of Harmony Week celebrations, we will play songs that are happy and harmonious. If you know of a song with orange in the title, please let us know!  

Bu Ellin

Teacher

Senior Years

The senior school at Yankalilla Area School are committed to creating an environment where each student is welcomed and included. We aim to develop the ‘whole person’ and are focused on fostering positive relationships through Restorative Practices. This is enhanced through our Pastoral Care program, which enables our staff to build further on knowing each individual student and how they learn best. This Semester, Students in year 10 and 11 are working towards 10 SACE credits in support of their SACE journey through the Pastoral Care program. Our senior students will be exploring their career options, analysing & maintaining academic success and building on their Wellbeing & understanding of safe practices.

Thank you to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for visiting Yankalilla Area School today. Students across Year 9-12 found the session to be very informative and valuable.

Did you know….almost every trade and profession is represented in the Navy, Army and Air Force. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) can set you up for the future with world class training, being paid to develop vocational and life skills. There are career options to suit people with broad ranging backgrounds, skill levels, expertise and interest, so you’ll be sure to find a role that’s right for you.

Feel free to visit www.defencejobs.gov.au to look through the jobs available.

Thanks to Club Fleurieu

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

One or two days a week doesn’t seem like much but…

How about 10 minutes late a day? Surely that won’t affect me?

Canteen News

The canteen has been utilising fresh produce from Amaroo Farm, with a fresh tomato passata made by one of our wonderful volunteers, Louise.  We love using fresh ingredients from our farm and making dishes with love and care. 

Please remember to use the QKR app for lunch orders and keep an eye open for some new specials coming soon. 

Our Harmony Day Menu is looking amazing:

Orange jelly cups

Orange cup cakes

Honey crackles

Orange fruit boxes

Fried rice and spring rolls

Spaghetti bolognaise

Limited amounts – so no preorder, once it is gone it’s gone.

Thank you for supporting the canteen. A lot of work and care goes into us serving the students with a smile. 

Candy Turner

Canteen Manager

School Holiday Program for YOSHC Program

Harmony Day

Celebrate Harmony Day with us on Wednesday 20 March.  

Wear Orange

Join the World of Music at Recess for some Harmony Day themed songs to dance to.

Orange food provided by the local churches and Wendy Lindsay

Purchase orange food at the canteen.

Student Led Interviews

Bookings are now open for families to go into School Interviews and book time(s) for Student Led Interviews in Week 9.

 Letters have been emailed to families this afternoon that gives a booking code and instructions on how to make a booking.

Please contact the school if you have any questions.