Welcome to Central Yorke School
As principal, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Central Yorke School. Our website provides information about the school, its programs, newsletters, activities and
Model Digestive Systems
The Year 8 class made model digestive systems from junk and the results were rather artistic!
Stage 2 Outdoor Ed Bushwalking Camp
On the Wednesday of Week 8 of Term 2 the Stage 2 Outdoor Ed class left on a bushwalking camp through Innes National Park. The
Blaze Aid Fundraiser
The SRC organised a ‘wear your PJ’s (or casual clothes) to school’ fundraiser for BlazeAid, the volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in
7/8 Model Instruments
The Year 7 and 8 Performing Arts classes built model instruments as part of a unit on ‘Instruments of the Orchestra’. Students could choose to
Morse Code Flashers
The Year 3/4 Class finished constructing their Morse Code signalling devices in STEM last week. Previously the students have experimented with electrical components and how
Year 11’s – Led Steer
The steers and students are building relationships and we our now putting halters on in the yards, washing the steers to stimulate hair growth and
Certificates of Excellence
This term, primary students have been recognised for excellence and achievement with a special CYS Certificate. Students were selected based on academic results and nominations
Puyu Blasters
“World No Tobacco Day” School Competition Winners The Puyu Blaster team regularly visit our SAASTA program to deliver their education program to our students on
Lunchtime Sports
After a fierce netball competition, the minor round ladder finished with the Year 8’s on top of the ladder followed by the Year 12’s and
Painting a Bright Future With Canvas
Late in 2019 we began a search for a quality online learning product. After consulting widely within The Department and speaking to schools in the
Independent Learning Time
As part of our new structure and innovative learning technologies we have introduced “independent learning time” for our students from 7-11. The amount of this
The World of Canvas
COVID-19 saw us move our curriculum to an online world and learner management system. To do this we use a program called Canvas. Canvas is
Year 8 Body Systems
This term the Year 8 Science class has been learning about the systems of the human body. This week we studied the circulatory system focusing
The Importance of Mud
“In relation to children and play, mud should not be viewed as mess – but a key ingredient to childhood.” Jason Tyndall Nature Play SA
Tom & Jerry Update
Last week Tom and Jerry got tailed. They are also being fed twice a day instead of three times a day. I have noticed that