YAHS YEAR IN REVIEW 2023 has been a great year at Yanco Agricultural High School. It has been wonderful to complete a full year at Yancas Principal this year after commencing the principal role mid-year in 2022. BOARDING PROJECT UPGRADE This year has seen work commence on our new female boarding dormitory. This new dormitory is a two-storey building with beds, which includes both single bed and 5 bed dormitories, as well as 2 staff residences, 2 spacious common rooms on each Work in progressing well in this space, and we are hoping to have students living in this new building around mid 2024. The upgrade will also involve minor refurbishment of the existing boys dormitories (Mutch, Gardiner, Breakwell and Hindmanh). Pleasingly, the existing Mason female dormitory was upgraded in mid-2023 to include new paint, carpet and future WELLBEING HUB 2023 has also seen the opening of our new Wellbeing Hubat Yanco. This Hubs a groundbreaking new space that priorities Foundation in 2024 being $55.000. This partnership with the Old Yanconians Foundation as well as the Old Yanconians Union is a relationship that makes me extremely proud in 2024 we are also looking to partner with the Old Yanconians to expand opportunities in the Careers and Agriculture space GALA DAY It was wonderful to see so many people come and enjoy our Gala Day a variety of wellbeing support for our students all being in the one central place. Our spacious Hub houses our school psychologists, student support officer careers advisor, and Head Teachers Welfare, as well as including break out spaces, a kitchen, bathroom, capacity for private video conferencing and a langer seminar room for whole year group presentations YAHS OLD YANCONIANS' FOUNDATION RURAL AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP This year has also seen the first recipients of the new Old Vanconians Foundation scholarships receive these funds that are designed to reduce the financial burden associated with boarding school costs. It was absolutely fantastic to award nine $5,000 scholarships this year that will also be awarded in 2024, w the GIRLS RUGBY UNION STATE CHAMPIONS This year also saw our open gir female rugby union 7's team win the state championships. It will be great to have the memorabilia and official photo of the girls take pride of place in our Hall of Fame alongside the previous boys' teams that took out state championships in rugby league in the past. The final was a close game with Yanco narrowly defeating Orange High School in the final minutes. Activities on the day included our Grand Parade, chearing competition, auction and rugby union exhibition match, as well as rides, amusements, stalls and plenty of delicious food. It was pleasing to note that the auction on its own raised over $18,000 for our P&C. Special thanks are extended to our fabulous P&C organising committee and volunteers, YAHS staff and students that led activities, the Old Vanconians, stall holders and other volunteers and sponsors who assisted to ensure the smooth running of this event. Thank you also to all of our Yanco family and wider community that came out to support our Gala Day GRANDPARENTS AND FRIENDS DAY Grandparent's and Friends day was held on Friday 8th of September Year 7 students wrote letters inviting their Grandparents and close family friends to spend the day at Yanco Agricultural High School. We had a great tum out on the day and this provided the opportunity for Year 7 to show people and our throud to Old Yaconian Union for providing some additional Friends to attend, for those students whose families were unable to travel. A great day was had by all, even though the weather wasn't so inviting. We would like to thank the Farm Staff for the tours, Kitchen Staff for providing morning tea and lunch, Ms Babic for acting as photographer, Mr Wisemantel for providing entertainment and all of the staff who made themselves available during the day RAM SALE On September 14th, the Year 10 Animal Studies class of 2023, hosted the 8th Annual White Suffolk and Poll Merino Sale. The sale was opened by student Dominic Edwards, who welcomed them the bids. The auction was run using the Helmoman sale method which was integrated with AuctionsPlus. The sale started and the bids were coming in slowly. After 30 minutes the one minute countdown mer started and this pushed the buyers to make bids at a more rapid pace to secure their ram/s of choice. As the bids began to slow the countdown timer was reduced to 30 AGRICULTURE seconds, however, the bids continued to come in Once again, Our capable and dedicated staff have continued to provide the timer had to be reduced before the auction came to a close increased opportunities for our students in Agriculture this Despite the average price being lower than previous years dus year. Our school has achieved numerous prestigious prizes into the the cument market, at the conclusion of the sale, there The buyers, staff and students then enjoyed lamb and gray rolls for lunch. The lamb supplied mas from animals grown here at the school, which highlighted the meat eating quality focus of the stud. Congratulations to the Year 10 Animal Studies class FANY very encouraging for our equine program at the school moving the bidders were thanked for their purchases and were wished forward all the success the with their Yanco for their dedicated efforts towards the success of the Ram Sale Their hard work and contributions towards the sales success included; sine selection, sheep classing, crutching, vaccinating drenching, and lambing supervision. Thank you also to Mrs Quinn for her efforts in organising the ram sale data, Auction Plus videos, catalogue and agents. Also a big thank you to maintenance, farm, laundry and administration staff for your asistance in setting up for the sale. Finally a massive thank you must also go to all the members of the TAS faculty who go above and beyond to make our annual ram sale such a success Mr Stuart McVite Agriculture Teacher OUR YAHS FAMILY & STAFF I would like to thank all of our Yanco families for their ongoing support this year. Having positive and trusting relationships with each and every one of you is most important to me. As we move into 2024, I will continue to prioritise clear, timely and transparent communication as we work together to support your children. I would like to sincerely thank the entire YAHS for their hard work and support this year, it never ceases to amaze me to witness the number of stall who go above and beyond every single day to support each other, our students and their families STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN This year we have continued to make progress across all three of our strategic directions (student growth and attainment, a planned approach to wellbeing and staff collaboration and engagement in 2025 we will engage in a process of external validation before preparing a situational analysis to prepare for the next school planning cycle INCREASING ENROLMENTS Amongst all of the positivity sumounding the school at the moment, it is great to also see this result in increasing demand and interest in terms of student enrolments. In 2024 we will have well over 300 students enrolled at Yanco. Once the new Tom plate a short period of time is absolutely fantastic and gives us such positive hope for the future co YAHS staff wish our students and families very Merry Christmas and enjoy your holidays, see you back in 2024. YAHS YEAR IN REVIEW 2023 has been a great year at Yanco Agricultural High School . It has been wonderful to complete a full year at Yancas Principal this year after commencing the principal role mid - year in 2022 . BOARDING PROJECT UPGRADE This year has seen work commence on our new female boarding dormitory . This new dormitory is a two - storey building with beds , which includes both single bed and 5 bed dormitories , as well as 2 staff residences , 2 spacious common rooms on each Work in progressing well in this space , and we are hoping to have students living in this new building around mid 2024 . The upgrade will also involve minor refurbishment of the existing boys dormitories ( Mutch , Gardiner , Breakwell and Hindmanh ) . Pleasingly , the existing Mason female dormitory was upgraded in mid - 2023 to include new paint , carpet and future WELLBEING HUB 2023 has also seen the opening of our new Wellbeing Hubat Yanco . This Hubs a groundbreaking new space that priorities Foundation in 2024 being $ 55.000 . This partnership with the Old Yanconians Foundation as well as the Old Yanconians Union is a relationship that makes me extremely proud in 2024 we are also looking to partner with the Old Yanconians to expand opportunities in the Careers and Agriculture space GALA DAY It was wonderful to see so many people come and enjoy our Gala Day a variety of wellbeing support for our students all being in the one central place . Our spacious Hub houses our school psychologists , student support officer careers advisor , and Head Teachers Welfare , as well as including break out spaces , a kitchen , bathroom , capacity for private video conferencing and a langer seminar room for whole year group presentations YAHS OLD YANCONIANS ' FOUNDATION RURAL AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND ALUMNI PARTNERSHIP This year has also seen the first recipients of the new Old Vanconians Foundation scholarships receive these funds that are designed to reduce the financial burden associated with boarding school costs . It was absolutely fantastic to award nine $ 5,000 scholarships this year that will also be awarded in 2024 , w the GIRLS RUGBY UNION STATE CHAMPIONS This year also saw our open gir female rugby union 7's team win the state championships . It will be great to have the memorabilia and official photo of the girls take pride of place in our Hall of Fame alongside the previous boys ' teams that took out state championships in rugby league in the past . The final was a close game with Yanco narrowly defeating Orange High School in the final minutes . Activities on the day included our Grand Parade , chearing competition , auction and rugby union exhibition match , as well as rides , amusements , stalls and plenty of delicious food . It was pleasing to note that the auction on its own raised over $ 18,000 for our P & C . Special thanks are extended to our fabulous P & C organising committee and volunteers , YAHS staff and students that led activities , the Old Vanconians , stall holders and other volunteers and sponsors who assisted to ensure the smooth running of this event . Thank you also to all of our Yanco family and wider community that came out to support our Gala Day GRANDPARENTS AND FRIENDS DAY Grandparent's and Friends day was held on Friday 8th of September Year 7 students wrote letters inviting their Grandparents and close family friends to spend the day at Yanco Agricultural High School . We had a great tum out on the day and this provided the opportunity for Year 7 to show people and our throud to Old Yaconian Union for providing some additional Friends to attend , for those students whose families were unable to travel . A great day was had by all , even though the weather wasn't so inviting . We would like to thank the Farm Staff for the tours , Kitchen Staff for providing morning tea and lunch , Ms Babic for acting as photographer , Mr Wisemantel for providing entertainment and all of the staff who made themselves available during the day RAM SALE On September 14th , the Year 10 Animal Studies class of 2023 , hosted the 8th Annual White Suffolk and Poll Merino Sale . The sale was opened by student Dominic Edwards , who welcomed them the bids . The auction was run using the Helmoman sale method which was integrated with AuctionsPlus . The sale started and the bids were coming in slowly . After 30 minutes the one minute countdown mer started and this pushed the buyers to make bids at a more rapid pace to secure their ram / s of choice . As the bids began to slow the countdown timer was reduced to 30 AGRICULTURE seconds , however , the bids continued to come in Once again , Our capable and dedicated staff have continued to provide the timer had to be reduced before the auction came to a close increased opportunities for our students in Agriculture this Despite the average price being lower than previous years dus year . Our school has achieved numerous prestigious prizes into the the cument market , at the conclusion of the sale , there The buyers , staff and students then enjoyed lamb and gray rolls for lunch . The lamb supplied mas from animals grown here at the school , which highlighted the meat eating quality focus of the stud . Congratulations to the Year 10 Animal Studies class FANY very encouraging for our equine program at the school moving the bidders were thanked for their purchases and were wished forward all the success the with their Yanco for their dedicated efforts towards the success of the Ram Sale Their hard work and contributions towards the sales success included ; sine selection , sheep classing , crutching , vaccinating drenching , and lambing supervision . Thank you also to Mrs Quinn for her efforts in organising the ram sale data , Auction Plus videos , catalogue and agents . Also a big thank you to maintenance , farm , laundry and administration staff for your asistance in setting up for the sale . Finally a massive thank you must also go to all the members of the TAS faculty who go above and beyond to make our annual ram sale such a success Mr Stuart McVite Agriculture Teacher OUR YAHS FAMILY & STAFF I would like to thank all of our Yanco families for their ongoing support this year . Having positive and trusting relationships with each and every one of you is most important to me . As we move into 2024 , I will continue to prioritise clear , timely and transparent communication as we work together to support your children . I would like to sincerely thank the entire YAHS for their hard work and support this year , it never ceases to amaze me to witness the number of stall who go above and beyond every single day to support each other , our students and their families STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN This year we have continued to make progress across all three of our strategic directions ( student growth and attainment , a planned approach to wellbeing and staff collaboration and engagement in 2025 we will engage in a process of external validation before preparing a situational analysis to prepare for the next school planning cycle INCREASING ENROLMENTS Amongst all of the positivity sumounding the school at the moment , it is great to also see this result in increasing demand and interest in terms of student enrolments . In 2024 we will have well over 300 students enrolled at Yanco . Once the new Tom plate a short period of time is absolutely fantastic and gives us such positive hope for the future co YAHS staff wish our students and families very Merry Christmas and enjoy your holidays , see you back in 2024 .