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In Term 1, our class conducted an investigation on displacement of water. Using plasticine,

clay, water, measuring jugs and an eyedropper, we discovered that one millimetre is the

equivalent of one centimetre cubed. Following that, we have learnt the formulas of many

different shapes and how they may be used to find the area or perimeter.

In Term 4 we began a Bicycle Education program and have since presented

an assembly containing bicycle related items. We accomplished the task of

memorising “Mulga Bill’s Bicycle,” written by the famous Australian poet

who went by the name of A.B. “Banjo” Paterson. Aside from that we also

attempted to sing “The Pushbike Song” by The Mixtures, with the help and

guidance of the very amazing Mr Steve Fisher.

Prior to that, we were lucky enough to gain Miss Norman for 6 weeks. In that

time we baked some delicious ANZAC biscuits with her supervision, potato-

printed paintings of the blood-red poppies that grew over the graves of our

fallen soldiers along with research and

history of the Remembrance Poppy. To

finish off with, we constructed various

presentations of three different ships and

their crews that contributed their lives to

the First World War.

Recently, with the assistance of Miss

Norman, we designed Power-points about our wonderful times atthis amazing school; Yakamia Primary. All teachers can rest assured that they have given

us a generous amount of knowledge to accompany us through high

school and the rest of our lives. We cannot thank anyone enough

for their positive impact on our education leading up to our

graduation.

Goodbye, from all the students in Room 13 as we leave for

High School next year.

Victoria and Sally,

on behalf of Room 13

From Room 13

Ya ka mia P ri ma r y Sc hoo l

Ne ws le t te r

Volume 19

28 November 2014

Principal: Julie Blythe

Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Paul Murray

Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350

Email: [email protected]

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Assembly

Well done to the Year 7 students from Room 13for hosting the last assembly. It was a fabulous

display of your talents!

There are no more class assemblies for the year

due to Pursuit of Excellence and Graduation. We

hope to see some of you at these events.

Pursuit of Excellence

The Pursuit of Excellence assembly will be held

on Thursday 4 December in the Hall from 9am.

This is an opportunity to acknowledge a student

from each class who has strived the hardest to

achieve their very best all year. We look forward

to your attendance at this special assembly.

Winners and family members are invited to a

special morning tea in the staffroom at the

conclusion of the ceremony.

Year 6 and 7 Graduation

The Year 6 and 7 Graduation will take place on

Wednesday 17 December from 1.00 pm.

Students will be celebrating the completion of

their years at primary school with graduation and

acknowledgment of a range of students for

specific achievements. I look forward to seeing

Year 6 and 7 parents and family attending and

wish all Year 6 and 7 students the best for the

future. I look forward to hearing about you as

you move forward to high school next year.

Student Leaders 2014

An important part of the Graduation Ceremonynext week is to announce the 2014 Student

Councillors to their peers. Many students took

the opportunity to stand for the leadership role. I

am confident that the eight students who will be

selected will represent the school wonderfully

well – to those who miss out please consider the

many other opportunities presented at the

beginning of next year.

School Council Meeting

Next Thursday, 4 December, is the School Council

meeting to be held at 1.30pm in the staff room.

Volunteers Morning Tea

A morning tea will be held for all parents and

school volunteers in the Yakamia staff room at

10.30am on the 15 December. This is our way of

thanking anyone for volunteering their precious

time to help out at the school. It can be in the

classroom, Before School Reading, sports days,

camps etc. If you haven’t received an invitation

from your class teacher please ask at the office.

National School Opinion Survey

As a valued member of the Yakamia Primary

School Community we invite your feedback on our

school performance via the National School

Opinion Survey website at

http://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/3Cs3pNFe

Survey responses remain anonymous. The survey

is available until 12/12/14 at 3.00 pm AEST.

Interschool Athletics

The running and team games will be held onTuesday 2 December, at FROST OVAL, Mt

Barker. The re-change of venue is due to

contracted repairs to Sounness Park,

Congratulations to all competitors who have been

selected to represent the school. We wish you well

and hope you are able to achieve your personal

best. Go, Yakamia!!

Thank You!!

A big thank you to the P&C for all the support

this year. At the last meeting they donated a

further $23 000 to the school for a projector and

blinds in the hall and to continue supporting the

chaplaincy fund.

Julie Blythe

From the Principal’s Desk

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Wear Yellow Day

Many thanks to parents, students and staff for their kind donations to Princess Margaret Hospital. A total of $404 was raised.

Free Dress Day

In Week 10, Tuesday 16 December, there will be a free dress day for all students.

The day will be in support of Foodbank. Please bring some non-perishable, within

the ‘use by’ date or ‘best before’ date, food items to donate. Your support for

Foodbank is much appreciated, as they are also great supporters of our ‘Before

School Reading and Breakfast’ program that runs in our school Tuesday to Friday.

School News


A lovely time was had by all at the Sundowner Meeting at Due South. It was a very productive

meeting as the P&C voted and passed funds for the projector and blinds for the hall which will be a

great addition to the school at assemblies and other important events throughout the year. The

nature playground is also developing nicely and children are having a fabulous time on the fort.

Thank you everyone for all the support and the fundraising this year. See you all next year for more

activities to benefit and to support our children in their primary years.

Michelle Edwards, P&C President

P&C News

Honour Certificate Recipients—21 November 2014

Room Name Room Name

11 Imani Officer

Jazmin Maher

24 Hayden Joss

Tyron Marwick

12 Brody Cronin

Nelson Sim

25 Ella Belfield

Chris Winmar

13 Zaih Mongoo-Mai 26 Ben Thomas

Dylan Hawkins

14 Jayde Timms 32 Angela Lanyon-Cook

Aniqua Gray

15 James Penson

Natalie Duangken

33 Elli Holt

Ashleigh Sykes-Holliday

16 Tyresha Penny

Emma-Lee Lemin

34 Emily Gadean

T’Keyah Eades

21 Kyrell Williams

Abigale Kidman

35 Joshua Boocock

Eh Gu thay

22 Kyrell Williams

Abigale Kidman

41 Keira Pearce

Matilda Kuyer

23 Matthew Comley

Adam Hobbs

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