Yarrabah Yarns

Welcome to our new chickens.

Yarrabah has two new chickens.  They will be helping out in the garden to scratch up the soil, provide fertilizer and eat our food scraps.  And they will provide us with lovely fresh laid eggs.

What should we name these chickens? 

We are holding a competition to name our Yarrabah chickens.  We will take a gold coin donation for each suggestion, and the money collected will be used for the upkeep of our chooks.  Have your names and coins to the front office by Friday, 27 August for your chance to name a chicken. Don't forget to include your own name and class on your entry so that we can acknowledge your contribution.

Thank you Rosie

Rosie from upper junior got her hair cut and was able to donate 

5 x 30cm plaits for wigs to be made for people with hair loss from alopecia aerate , cancer treatments or other causes.

Hair loss can be such a blow to self esteem, and can contribute greatly to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.  This can impact relationships, ability to socialise and lead to feeling isolated.

Rosie's generous gift can be a life changer for those experiencing hair loss.  Thank you so much Rosie.

If you would like to know more visit Sustainable Salons and Kids with Cancer Foundation Australia  for information about how you can help.

Seeking Breakfast Club Volunteers – Can you help?

Yarrabah School is taking part in the Foodbank School Breakfast Clubs program, a Victorian Government initiative delivered in partnership with Foodbank Victoria providing students access to breakfast items, lunch and snack items, and school holiday supplies. As part of the School Breakfast Clubs program, we encourage a whole school approach to healthy eating with the aim to build an inclusive, supportive school community.

For more information about the School Breakfast Clubs Program visit the foodbank website. 

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from families and members of our local community who would like to become Breakfast Club volunteers. No specific experience is needed however, a current Working with Children Check is required.

Some of the benefits for volunteers include:

• A rewarding experience helping students get the best possible start to their school day;

• Strengthened relationship with the school community;

• Build relationships with fellow volunteers, school staff and students;

• Have fun in a warm and welcoming social environment.

Please read the attached role description for further details and contact me on 0459 868 746 or kimberley.taylor@education.vic.gov.au with any questions.

Warm Regards,

Kim Taylor

Yarrabah School Breakfast Club Co-ordinator