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6 December 2021 | Term 4, Week 9
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Dear Parents and Community Members,
Last Friday we took time to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of many at our final assembly, and this newsletter edition focuses on their achievements. The ongoing commitment and support of our families, staff, volunteers, P&C and School Board has ensured another successful and enjoyable year for our school community. Thank you all for your support throughout 2021 and we look forward to your continued support in the future.
The P&C held its final meeting for the year last Tuesday night, and generously pledged funding that has assisted with updating and expanding our school collection of Home Readers and key Reading Resource Books across K-6. This is a wonderful addition to our school and we look forward to working in partnership with the P&C again in 2022. I would like to acknowledge all members of the P&C for the time and effort that they willingly give to support our students and school, especially those that volunteer to take on positions as office bearers or committee members. Special thanks to our Uniform co-ordinators for being on hand last Wednesday afternoon and evening to assist with the Kindy Parent Workshops - your efforts are greatly appreciated.
The final two weeks of 2021 are now upon us, with several special events and activities planned to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and successes of our students. I look forward to seeing many of you this Thursday, at the Twilight Concert. This is a new format this year, though I know the children are just as excited as ever to be performing for us all. Don't forget to bring something to sit on - either a cushion, picnic rug or chairs.
Kind regards,
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Principal
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Important Dates for 2021
Term 4 2021
Wednesday 8 December
- Kings Park Rio Tinto Naturescape Excursion Years 1 & 2
Thursday 9 December
- End of year Twilight Concert - 6:00pm
Friday 10 December
- Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Excursion - Years 3 & 4
Tuesday 14 December
- Graduation Assembly - 9.00am
Wednesday 15 December
- Year 6 Graduation Dinner - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 16 December
- Last day of Term 4 - Water Fun Day
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School Development Days 2022
The following dates have been endorsed by the Yokine School Board:
Term 1 Thursday 27th January 2022 Mandated
Friday 28th January 2022 Mandated
School recommences for students on Monday 31st January
Term 2 Friday 3rd June 2022 Prior to WA Week June long weekend
Term 3 Monday 18th July 2022
Term 4 Monday 10th October 2022
Friday 16th December 2022 Last day for students - Thursday 15th Dec.
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Book Lists
Information and ordering details have now been provided to families. There are also copies of the Book Lists on the school website.
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Merit Certificate Recipients
Assembly 26 November 2021
PP1: Amelia PP2: Nala PP Quokkas: Reed Room 2: Kye & Sadie
Room 3: Bertie & Lillian Room 4: Hudson, Emilia & Jace
Room 5: Tayer & Oisin Room 7: Yvette & Nate
Room 8: Cornelis, Hayley & Esther Room 9: Abby, Inara & Sienna
Room 10: Tina & Japnoor Room 11: Ruth, Aaliyah, Alexandria & Marshia
Room 12: Sahaj, Charlotte & Chloe
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Final Assembly 3 December
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Congratulations to our new House Captains:
Swan - Kalisitiana and Charles
Royal - Coco and Charlotte
Flinders - Mason and Tamika
Lawley - Cruz and Leia
Thank you to our outgoing House Captains:
Swan - Alexandria and Evie
Royal: Panshul and Taylor
Flinders: Arnav and Aidan
Lawley: Callum and Chloe
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School Leaders
Congratulations to our newly elected 2022 School Leaders: Annabel, Ruth, Sebastian and Hanna. Their badges were presented by our departing Year 6 School Leaders Grace, Levi, Miley and Bella.
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School Board Award
This was awarded to Kim Prast in recognition of the valuable contribution and significant commitment she has made in leading WA Positive Behaviour across the school. Her dedication and guidance have been integral to the program's implementation and ongoing success. Thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm.
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Mathematical Olympiads
The Australian Primary Schools Mathematical Olympiads Incorporation provides Olympiad programs for students in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Year 4 to 6 students compete individually, to solve mathematically challenging problems. These problems require the application of a range of skills and strategies, and creative thinking.
The following students received the highest individual scores in our school (and placed in the top 25% internationally), and will receive a medal of recognition: Annabel and Sophia
Congratulations girls!
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Yokine Quizzo Competition
Students from Rooms 11 and 12 who did not participate in the Olympiad, took part in their own challenging competition, the YPS QUIZZO. This competition also required students to employ mathematical skills and strategies to solve challenging problems. The winners were Alexandria and Hanna.
Congratulations to all the students who competed in Olympiad and QUIZZO.
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YOKI Endeavour Awards
This year saw the introduction of the Yoki Endeavour Book Awards. Class teachers were asked to nominate and then present the award to a student in their class in recognition of their positive approach and consistent effort throughout the year. The following was used to guide teachers.
- Consistently working to the best of their ability
- Consistent application across all learning areas
- Displaying an enthusiastic attitude towards learning and school
- Consistently communicating positively and constructively with others
- Demonstrating the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
The winners were:
PP1 - Ava, PP2 - Thisaga, P Quokkas - Olivia, Room 2 - Leo, Room 3 - Hannah
Room 4 - Ehan, Room 5 - Aashvi, Room 7 - Kobe, Room 8 - Luca, Room 9 - Anastasia
Room 10 - Somya, Room 11 Ruth, Room 12 - Sebastian
Thank you to the Yokine Primary School P&C for sponsoring the Yoki Endeavour Awards. |
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Music News
The Yokine Primary School choir gathered in Dianella Plaza on Saturday 20th November in our colourful choir polo shirts. We sang four songs to Yokine families and the general public. We started with the ever popular "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars, where singers were accompanied with the guitar. Next, we sang a successful rendition of "Choir" by Guy Sebastian. We finished with "Feliz Navidad" made famous by Jose Feliciano and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". The choir students sang so confidently, and energetically that the regular shoppers probably didn't need their second coffee for the morning!
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On Wednesday 1st December, Year 5 and 6 students metamorphosed into teachers when they invited Rooms 2 & 3 to the Music Room and taught them in small groups. This was a satisfying and challenging experience for many of the students as they passed on their knowledge to their successors. The senior students had spent 2 hours planning their lesson content, behaviour management strategies and resources and took their teaching task very seriously. The Year 1 students were captivated by their young teachers and enjoyed the immersive experience.
Justine Banning
Music Specialist
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Last Thursday 2nd December the YPS Choir performed Christmas Carols at Aegis Aged Care Centre. They sang beautifully and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their concert. At the end of the performance the children handed out Christmas Cards to all the residents.
Special thanks to Ms Banning, Ms Phillips and Ms Hirsch who accompanied the choir. As always it was a highlight for us all.
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Challenge Club
Students presented a 2-minute speech in the last week of the Challenge Club. The topic for speeches was student driven and based on their area of interest including pottery, Zeus, architecture, Greek Mythology and the Ancient Olympic Games. The speeches were engaging and very informative. Well done for the commitment and dedication towards your studies and the pottery, and architectural models were incredible. Keep up the excellent work!
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The PBS expectation for this fortnight is “We ask for help when we need it”. This expectation falls under the value of Resilience. Depending on your problem, you may ask your teacher, an EA, the peer mediators or your friends to help you. This could be during learning or play time. There is always someone who will be able to help you, but remember they can’t help, if you don’t ask!
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Pawesome Certificates
Congratulations to the following students for receiving their Pawesome Certificates:
Bronze: Sadie, Kye and Indigo (Room 2), Teresa and Emilia (Room 4), Tahmeed (Room 5), Levi (Room 10) Hanna and Tamika (Room 12)
Silver: Delara, Louise, Jonty, Yasmin, Fionn, Harrison and Arwen (Room 2), Lilly and Jacinta (Room 4), Maggie, Brayden, Gayesh, Oisin, Patrick and Jake (Room 5), Holly and Charlotte (Room 10)
Gold: Aron (Room 3), Amelie, Aashvi, Alex and Hannah (Room 5), Mia (Room 8), Tina, Ariana and Somya (Room 10)
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Pizza Party
Congratulations to Room 10 for earning the most pawesome tokens in Term 3. Their prize was a well deserved pizza party.
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PBS Gold Award Winners Morning Tea
Those students who have been awarded a gold Pawesome Certificate were invited by Mrs Hirsch and the PBS Team to attend a very special Morning Tea. It was held in the Conference Room today in recognition of having earned 250 Pawsomes!
Congratulations and well done to:
Aron (Room 3), Aashvi, Hannah, Alex, Amelie, Reuben (Room 5), Mia (Room 8) and Tina, Ariana and Somya from Room 10.
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2022
Planning and preparation for 2022 is well under way. Enrolments for Kindergarten and Pre Primary are in the final stages of being completed, which is always an exciting time for the many new families that will be joining our school in the new year. If you know that your family is not returning next year, or are aware of any families moving into the area and intending to enrol please contact the Front Office staff as soon as possible. This greatly assists us with our class structures and enables us to be well prepared for the beginning of the new school year.
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Peer Mediators
Our Peer Mediators spent the afternoon on 6 December chilling in the Library with a movie, popcorn and ice creams.
We thank them for volunteering in their lunchtimes, all year, to assist YPS students in the playground.
Job well done!
H Pynes
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Traditional Aboriginal Games
In the last two weeks, the Traditional Aboriginal Games that the Year 1 to 6 students have been playing are Noongar Wana and Boomerang games.
Noongar Wana is played by Noongar girls in the southwest of WA. The girls use an underarm throw to hit a target, which is defended by a player using a wana (digging stick).
Boomerang throwing was a popular activity with Aboriginal groups in many parts of Australia. The returning boomerang was often used for the purposes of sport and amusement. The word boomerang had its origins from the word for a “fighting stick” that was thrown.
Heather Dexter
Physical Education Teacher.
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Phys. Ed Update
Our school has been very fortunate to receive a Commonwealth Grant from Sporting Schools Association to promote community sport. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons after school, students from Pre Primary to Year 6 have been learning new skills from the Perth Cubs T-Ball Club coaches.
Heather Dexter
Physical Education Teacher.
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Sushi Day
Thank you to Yumi Baker & Katie Lohse for teaching room 3 how to make sushi three different ways! It was super delicious!!
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Coding & Gaming Jan 4th-6th & 11th -13th 2022 - Perth Modern School
Python & Game making ... much more - great Location, tutor and results.
Please see website www.edgyx.com.au for more information
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Teacher Contact Emails
Kindy Wombats - Mrs Louise Brewster
Email: Louise.Brewster@education.wa.edu.au
Kindy Possums - Ms Jemmia Wales
Email: jemmia.wales@education.wa.edu.au
Kindy/Pre Primary Quokkas - Ms Naomi Matthews & Ms Kelly Paul
Email: naomi.matthews@education.wa.edu.au
Email: Kelly.Slocomb@education.wa.edu.au
Pre Primary 1 - Miss Nicole Toth & Ms Elettra Schipp
Email: nicole.toth@education.wa.edu.au
Email: Elettra.Schipp@education.wa.edu.au
Pre Primary 2 - Mrs Ellen Mackenzie & Ms Niamh Barry
Email: ellen.mackenzie@education.wa.edu.au
Email: niamh.barry@education.wa.edu.au
Room 2 (Year 1) - Ms Claire O'Malley
Email: claire.omalley@education.wa.edu.au
Room 3 (Year 1) - Miss Elle Demasi
Email: Elle.Demasi@education.wa.edu.au
Room 4 (Year 1 & 2) - Miss Victoria Halvorson
Email: victoria.halvorson@education.wa.edu.au
Room 5 (Year 2) - Miss Jade Eaton
Email: jade.eaton@education.wa.edu.au
Room 7 (Year 3) - Mrs Louise Gibson & Miss Joanna Greenway
Email: Louise.Gibson2@education.wa.edu.au
Email: joanna.greenway@education.wa.edu.au
Room 8 (Year 3) - Miss Anna van Zyl
Email: anna.vanzyl@education.wa.edu.au
Room 9 (Year 3 & 4) - Miss Hanan Hafza
Email: hanan.hafza@education.wa.edu.au
Room 10 (Year 4) - Mrs Tiffany Sutherland
Email: Tiffany.Sutherland@education.wa.edu.au
Room 11 (Year 5 & 6) - Mr Julian Crudeli
Email: julian.crudeli@education.wa.edu.au
Room 12 (Year 5 & 6) - Miss Courtney Wood
Email: courtney.wood@education.wa.edu.au
Physical Education - Ms Heather Dexter
Email: Heather.Dexter@education.wa.edu.au
Music - Mrs Justine Banning
Email: Justine.Banning@education.wa.edu.au
Japanese - Mrs Rebeka Terry
Email: rebeka.terry@education.wa.edu.au
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Download School Stream today
A reminder that Yokine PS is now using School Stream.
Please note that important documentation including consent forms for upcoming incursions will be posted to the app in the near future so we strongly encourage all parents and carers to download the app.
School Stream is a centralised point of contact for news, events, absences, forms and more.
We ask for all parents and carers to please download the app, simply follow these steps:
1. Go to the App Store or Google Play and download the App "School Stream".
2. Once downloaded, open the app and type the school's name into the search bar to load the school's profile.
3. Make sure you agree to Push Notifications when prompted.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
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School Watch encourages our school community to report any suspicious activity in and around our school grounds, after hours and on weekends as well as during school holidays. Telephone 1800 177 777 (freecall) or 13 14 44 (WA Police).
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