245 * www skills YEAR IN REVIEW YANCO PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Indie Dunn and Mia Johnson-Hamin have represented Yanco with grace and style this year. Never saying no when asked to help others and always showing fortitude and resilience. They started their leadership journey by taking a fight to and v brilliant ambassadors for the young generation as they lead their fellow school mates in the ANZAC services. They can be proud of the mature way they have lead their peers in 2023. EXCURSIONS Students in years 3-6 took on our nation's capital this year. They not only got to visit all the significant sights that make a Canberra excursion part of every child's rite of passage, but they also wowed audiences as part of the Wakakiri Story Dance Festival. This four-day excursion was made possible with the generous financial support of Leeton Shire Council and the school P and C. Not wanting to miss out, students in K-2 went on an adventure of their own learning about the local environment. The year will again end with a whole school trip to Lake Talbot, where all students will have fun splashing in the pools and zipping down the slides. LEARNING AT YANCO As always learning at Yanco has been rich and varied. With a focus on knowing each student and making adjustments based on need, the dedicated staff have continued to provide students with the skills they need to thrive and also feel enriched and engaged at school. Strong attendance is testament to the fact that learning is fun and students feel supported. WELLBEING Tragedy can make or break a community. For us, losing the boys has taught us compassion and resilience and allowed us all to learn what it really means to have each other's back. I love being on the playground and listening to the rich conversations that happen every day. Our kids know that those we love never leave us, t s, they can identify when someone is sad and reach out a helping h og hand. I know that although, like all good siblings, our kids can fight with the best of them they are fiercely loyal to each other and this is a true gift. We were lucky to have Brigette and Rusty (the dog from the Salvation Army a and The e Boys To the Bush program providing us opportunities to build our re ir resilience and find joy in the school day These external programs added to the brillant work that was already occurring through the gardening and wellbeing programs that are run daily here at Yanco PS. SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES We may be small, but we have some mighty sporting stars. Students in all years have had the chance to develop skills in swimming, gymnastics athletics and more. Our students continued to build friendships with the other Leeton Small Schools students as they have worked together ABC and strived for excellence as a team. Indie and Harriet have excelled in their chosen sports with Indie representing the Riverina in Rugby Union and Harriet as a Snow Sking whizz. STEM 2023 has been a great year for students with projects that have included Lego robotics, Bee bots, and the development of skills using the 3D printer to help focus the design and creation of items including Christmas decorations and board game pieces. The technical language that students are now using when discussing how things are made is impressive and staff are planning for how to increase the integration of these skills in all areas of learning CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY Students have been lucky to connect with their wider community this year through their performances in events including Wakakimi Eisteddfods, Light up Leeton and displays at the Leeton Art Gallery. They have been guided by their dedicated teachers as t as they entered items into the Leeton and Narrandera Shows, bringing home prizes for artworks and garden produce. As active members of their community, students have also welcomed in visiting authors and cultural experts who have been able to teach them about their history and homeland in engaging ways. Support from local organisations and the P and C continue to open opportunities for Yanco students and these are valued and appreciated. 245 * www skills YEAR IN REVIEW YANCO PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Indie Dunn and Mia Johnson - Hamin have represented Yanco with grace and style this year . Never saying no when asked to help others and always showing fortitude and resilience . They started their leadership journey by taking a fight to and v brilliant ambassadors for the young generation as they lead their fellow school mates in the ANZAC services . They can be proud of the mature way they have lead their peers in 2023 . EXCURSIONS Students in years 3-6 took on our nation's capital this year . They not only got to visit all the significant sights that make a Canberra excursion part of every child's rite of passage , but they also wowed audiences as part of the Wakakiri Story Dance Festival . This four - day excursion was made possible with the generous financial support of Leeton Shire Council and the school P and C. Not wanting to miss out , students in K - 2 went on an adventure of their own learning about the local environment . The year will again end with a whole school trip to Lake Talbot , where all students will have fun splashing in the pools and zipping down the slides . LEARNING AT YANCO As always learning at Yanco has been rich and varied . With a focus on knowing each student and making adjustments based on need , the dedicated staff have continued to provide students with the skills they need to thrive and also feel enriched and engaged at school . Strong attendance is testament to the fact that learning is fun and students feel supported . WELLBEING Tragedy can make or break a community . For us , losing the boys has taught us compassion and resilience and allowed us all to learn what it really means to have each other's back . I love being on the playground and listening to the rich conversations that happen every day . Our kids know that those we love never leave us , t s , they can identify when someone is sad and reach out a helping h og hand . I know that although , like all good siblings , our kids can fight with the best of them they are fiercely loyal to each other and this is a true gift . We were lucky to have Brigette and Rusty ( the dog from the Salvation Army a and The e Boys To the Bush program providing us opportunities to build our re ir resilience and find joy in the school day These external programs added to the brillant work that was already occurring through the gardening and wellbeing programs that are run daily here at Yanco PS . SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES We may be small , but we have some mighty sporting stars . Students in all years have had the chance to develop skills in swimming , gymnastics athletics and more . Our students continued to build friendships with the other Leeton Small Schools students as they have worked together ABC and strived for excellence as a team . Indie and Harriet have excelled in their chosen sports with Indie representing the Riverina in Rugby Union and Harriet as a Snow Sking whizz . STEM 2023 has been a great year for students with projects that have included Lego robotics , Bee bots , and the development of skills using the 3D printer to help focus the design and creation of items including Christmas decorations and board game pieces . The technical language that students are now using when discussing how things are made is impressive and staff are planning for how to increase the integration of these skills in all areas of learning CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY Students have been lucky to connect with their wider community this year through their performances in events including Wakakimi Eisteddfods , Light up Leeton and displays at the Leeton Art Gallery . They have been guided by their dedicated teachers as t as they entered items into the Leeton and Narrandera Shows , bringing home prizes for artworks and garden produce . As active members of their community , students have also welcomed in visiting authors and cultural experts who have been able to teach them about their history and homeland in engaging ways . Support from local organisations and the P and C continue to open opportunities for Yanco students and these are valued and appreciated .