Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members, Today we celebrated Harmony Day with students and staff wearing orange to recognise Australia’s cultural diversity, and encourage inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all Australians. Classes did a range of activities for Harmony Day, celebrating our differences and that we all belong. It was wonderful the … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members Last week we had our Pre-Primary and Pursuit of Excellence Assembly. Congratulations to all Pursuit of Excellence winners this year. Two students from each class were awarded with either an academic or citizenship award for pursuing excellence in these areas throughout the year. We also had a Junior and … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members At our last assembly we were very excited when the P&C presented our school with a cheque of $40,000! This amazing donation is from the last 3 years of fundraising for a new playground. Thank you to the P&C for your dedication and support of our school and to … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members  Welcome back to Term 4, I hope you all had a relaxing break and are ready for our final term this year. This term we have several significant school events including our House Athletics Carnival Week 3, Year 6 graduation Week 8, Pursuit of Excellence awards, swimming lessons Weeks … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members We had a fabulous night on Tuesday with our Learning Journey open night. It was wonderful to see so many families at this event, completing activities with their children and reflecting on their child’s achievements so far this year. Thanks to everyone who came along, it was a great … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members Last week we celebrated Book Week with lots of activities to build the love of reading. Throughout the week classes buddied up and read together and these buddies then worked together on Friday to complete the Book Week treasure hunt. We had our annual Book Week Dress Up Day … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members This Term we will be celebrating Book Week, in Week 6 (19—23 August). The theme this year is Reading is Magic and we will have lots of activities during the week to inspire students to read and enjoy books. Friday 23 August we will have our annual Book Week … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members Last week we held our House Cross Country for Years 3-6. Students demonstrated great persistence and determination in working to achieve their personal best time. Well done to all who gave it their best for theirHouse. The winning House and medallion winners will be announced at our next assembly.Next … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members Last week we held an ANZAC assembly to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have fought in wars for our country. After the assembly all students laid a flower at the flag pole to create a wreath of remembrance. Thank you to students for bringing a flower … Find out more…

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members Last Friday a team of 50 students represented Yakamia in the A Division Interschool Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to Albany Primary School for winning the carnival. We came 4th in the overall carnival and 3rd in the handicap. Congratulations to Austin and Ben who came 3rd and Ruby who came … Find out more…