CYS News

Our Year 2, 3/4 and 5/6 STEM Classes were encouraged to keep a Moon Diary as part of our space … ...

Mrs Illingworth worked with the Primary students to create their own ‘sunflower’ drawings, taking inspiration from a bouquet of real … ...

In our Week 10 ELC Performing Arts lesson we used puppets and pretended we were giants, played a huge xylophone … ...

On Wednesday September 14 the school’s Primary Choir students performed on stage at the Adelaide Festival Theatre as part of … ...

The R/1 Webb class were lucky enough to welcome Mrs Daniell at the beginning of Term 3 as she completed … ...

T here has been some exciting experiences in Literacy this term with Book Week and Indigenous Literacy Day. The R-2 … ...

Relationships is one of the three school values at Central Yorke School. Why relationships? Relationships support and influence a child/student … ...

On August 18, two of our CYS students travelled to Adelaide for the 2022 Aboriginal Learners STEM Congress at the … ...

The OMA ran a side by side rehearsal with our Concert Band after their workshop on Wednesday, September 21. Guest … ...

The Year 7/8 classes investigated ‘Rube Goldberg’ machines. Rube Goldberg was famous for designing really complicated machines to complete really … ...

Term 3 has seen students achieve academic, sporting, creative and scientific success both at school and in the wider community. … ...

As part of their STEM investigations into space, the Year 2 class made their own ‘stand up aliens’. The students … ...

On Friday September 23 Central Yorke School hosted the first Yorke Peninsula Senior School Formal. Year 11 and 12 students … ...

Yuri On Tuesday afternoon, me, Peri, Andrew, Tate and Darryl were loaded into a trailer and travelled all the way … ...

We’re investigating musical patterns that go up, down or stay the same. This week we played scales on the Boomwhacker … ...

We popped into the classes this week for the Primary Assembly. Congratulations to all the students who received Merit Cards … ...

Central Yorke School was well represented in the Led Steer and Led Goat competitions again at this year’s Royal Adelaide … ...

Our Festival of Music Choir, conducted by the amazing Deb Schwartz, performed with over 400 other students at the first … ...

Secondary students travelled to Kadina to view the Bell Shakespeare performance of ‘Shakespeare Is Dead”. The play is designed to … ...

Congratulations to the students who entered the Book Week Scavenger hunt and tracked down all the teachers and guessed their … ...

On August 31, the Festival Choir travelled to Port Pirie to take part in the ‘East of the Ranges’ choir … ...

The Festival Choir’s trip to Port Pirie to take part in the ‘East of the Ranges’ concert was a huge … ...

The SAASTA Team have finished their Career Exploration week in Adelaide . Over Thursday and Friday the students experienced being … ...

On Friday the year 10-12 Food and Hospitality students were treated to a Masterclass with Daniel Newchurch from Newchurch Horticulture. … ...

The SAASTA Team are currently in Adelaide with Mrs Stutley for Career Exploration week. The group started the block settling … ...

In Week 5 of this term, the Year 10 SAASTA students travelled to Adelaide for the week to involve themselves … ...

The ELC worked with Mr Tuck today making whale songs on the new set of Djembe drums. Students improvised rhythms, … ...

In week 4, our Stage 2 Outdoor Education students travelled to Warren Gorge for a 3-day Rock Climbing camp. Students … ...

We’re all very proud of the 2022 CYS Show Team- such an amazing group of senior Agriclutre students. Congratulations go … ...

Congratulations to conductor Debbie Schwartz and her team for the showcase performance in the Maitland Town hall Ballroom on Sunday. … ...

The Senior Vocal Ensemble is made up of singers from the YP Concert Band and they performed two stunning pieces … ...

Children engage in ‘writing’ in the early years, through mark making, scribbling, drawing, painting and experimenting with the formation of … ...

Musicals have become a much-anticipated feature on the school calendar and are an integral part of the school commitment to … ...

CYS children have the unique opportunity to begin their learning journey with us from Birth through to Year 12. The … ...

We would also like to congratulate Bella Chapman for being identified as a talented hockey player who has been invited … ...

We would like to congratulate Rhys Heinrich for becoming one of just 34 award winners of the Premier’s Reading Challenge … ...

C YS has always been keen to have pre-service teachers complete their teaching blocks with us as it provides our … ...

As part of Central Yorke School’s commitment to build our students understanding of post school pathways, the Year 11/12 students … ...

W are very excited to be back for Term 3. It looks like it will be a busy term full … ...

The Steers Arrive The senior Ag. students welcomed our Murray Grey, Lord Mac Ashvell from Amy Nankivell a month ago. … ...

On Thursday June 2 the Year 7, 8, 11 and 12 girls travelled to Kadina to take part in the … ...

Students from Central Yorke Academy recently competed in the annual SAASTA Aboriginal Power Cup – and what a week they … ...

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme was ‘Be Brave. Make Change’. Primary students worked on class activities and our Friday … ...

Austen and Harrison took part in the SYP SAPSASA Football Team trials last week. The successful footballers will be announced … ...

We finished a busy Term 2 with our traditional SRC Assembly, but with a few twists! The assembly opened with … ...

We would like to thank and farewell Victoria Johns for her ongoing contribution as a parent volunteer and as our … ...

Thank you to all the staff and students who took part in the SRC colouring competition celebrating NAIDOC week. Their … ...

I would also like to congratulate Rhys and Sophie Heinrich on being presented with their Governor’s Civics Award and medallion … ...

On behalf of the school I would like to congratulate Angus Dunkley and Billy Eveleigh for receiving the 2022 Dame … ...

Central Yorke School students Rhys and Sophie Heinrich attended Government House in Adelaide on Thursday May 12 to receive their … ...

The SRC visited the Maitland Bakery on June 30 and iced 220 donuts ready for recess the following day in … ...

T he CYS Primary Learning Hub is a small class located within the primary wing designed to support students with … ...

On Wednesday June 1st a group of Year 7/8 students participated in a basketball carnival, held at Minlaton. The boys … ...

On Thursday May 26, CYS students Lily Davies, Sophie Burrows, Alice Butler and Caitlyn Tape participated in the SYP netball … ...

The Primary boys didn’t like the rubbish that had accumulated in the playground and spent their lunch time picking it … ...

The R/1 class investigated wheels, axles and ways to attach the two together. We learned how to make axles revolve … ...

The Point Pearce R-2 Class has been integrating storytime, Maths and Science in our afternoon sessions making connections across subjects … ...

At Central Yorke School we recognise the importance of healthy eating in supporting children and teens to grow and learn. … ...

The Year 3 students looked at Mexican wrestling masks for inspiration for their masks for the school production. ...

The Year 2 students have been looking at self-portraits and did some practice ones on their white boards. ...

The R/1 class have created their own interpretation of French artist George Seurat’s Sunflowers using the Pointillism technique. ...

Robyn is fortunate to participate in Riding for the Disabled every Friday. Riding for the Disabled provides opportunities to people … ...

On Friday May 6, the Year 10 and 11 students attended the Careers and Employment Expo at the Wayville Showgrounds … ...

We were lucky enough enjoy a visit last term from guitarists Laura Hill and Nathan May. The two talented musicians … ...

On Tuesday May 31, three of our year 8 students represented the school in the SYP Football Zone Team. Joey … ...

This Term in Week 2, the SRC Leadership Team went on a camp in Adelaide at the West Beach Caravan … ...

On Tuesday May 24, the Year 7/8 boys and girls participated in the Football Carnival held in Maitland. The students … ...

The R/1 Class made paintings inspired by Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German artist. He is said to have completed over … ...

Students in the Learning Hub this term have been very busy learning about different modes of transport. We have been … ...

The Junior Primary class and the Kindy children visited the War Memorial at Point Pearce. Nana Lorraine spoke to us … ...

We are excited to share our new upgrades to the outdoor learning environment. Over the holidays we were fortunate to … ...

The R/1 Music class are starting ukulele this term and got off to a great start, learning how to hold … ...

The Year 3 Performing Arts Class were lucky enough to try out the special Chinese Dragon from the school musical. ...

Congratulations for a strong showing in the SAPSASA Swimming Trials in Adelaide by Year 5/6 students Caitlyn, Isabelle, Sophie and … ...

On Wednesday 13th April representatives of Power Community Limited, the community development arm of the Port Adelaide Football Club, visited … ...

The SRC End-of-Term BBQ raised over $300 for the outdoor furniture project. Thank you to all the SRC students who … ...

Congratulations to Annabelle Smart (back row, second from left) and Harrison Geater-Johnson for being chosen as Rural Youth Ambassadors for … ...

The Puyu Busters team led by Tim Lawrence, visited CYS on May 8 and shared current statistics, resources and stories … ...

We’re almost finished making the Barra Boys cart. Soon to hold lots of carrots!     ...

The Year 3/4 Performing Arts class tried out their costumes for next term’s musical ‘Hat Trick’. The students are cast … ...

Thank you to all the students, staff and families who attended the Anzac Dawn Service. Thanks also to Jaynelle Le … ...

Our SRC Assembly was a great way to finish the term and acknowledge student achievements with special certificates and merit … ...

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As part of the Buthera’s agreement Point Pearce Campus embraces the Reggio Emilia education philosophy that children, the environment and … ...

Oral language has been a focus for our children in their development over the course of the term to foster … ...

The Year 3 STEM Class are investigating how doors, hinges and locks work. They have made a building with a … ...

The 5/6 STEM Class are building their own electric buggies. We constructed the chassis using timber strips, corflute strengthening and … ...

The Year 2 STEM Class really enjoyed the Strega Nona pop up book so we had a go at making … ...

We’ve investigated how toast is made and made our own using different toasters, including the giant toast machine in the … ...

The year 5/6 Ag class have been working with a focus on ‘Apples’. They teamed up with the Year 9 … ...

Mrs Hasting read the book ‘Billy the Possum, by Tracey Pescatore, to the R-2 students. The children were entranced by … ...

Building Excellence A s we look towards Term 2 it is now time to consolidate the learning and stretch our … ...

After a very busy term of ‘Wool’ study, the Year 7/8 class have finished the unit with more hands on … ...

Ben Eglinton shared his wealth of knowledge on machinery and farm safety on the first of three visits to our … ...

This term the Enterprise Skills elective class have been developing their small businesses and producing items to sell at the … ...

The Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship, for year 10 Aboriginal students enrolled at a school have been awarded each year since … ...

The stage 2 SAASTA students completed a creative presentation that required them to create a team story and transfer that … ...

Just like that- Term 1 ends. It has been a busy term which has seen once again our wonderful students, … ...

I would like to farewell Phil Wiley and Rebecca Bray. Both Phil and Bec have been committed to supporting student … ...

On Wednesday 6 April we held our annual Leaders Induction ceremony. Students from across the school were recognised for their … ...

The Easter Bunny and his helpers were out and about at CYS on the last day of the term, handing … ...

The SRC End-of-Term BBQ raised over $300 for the outdoor furniture project. Thank you to all the SRC students who … ...

The Year 2 Art students impressed Miss McEvoy with their fine motor skills, concentration, use of patterns and painting within … ...

Primary swimming lessons are about much more than having fun in the water. In fact, the focus is on safe … ...

Mark from ABS came and visited us on the Wednesday morning of March 4. To start the morning, we suited … ...

Captain Sheree Johansen Sheree (then Sheree Klopp) attended Maitland Area School from Year 8 through 12. She learned clarinet from … ...

Week 7 already and we are really hitting our stride here at Point Pearce. Our Preschool students are become familiar … ...

What are loose parts and why do our children (and educators) love them so much? T he loose parts in … ...

It has been great to finally launch our CYS oral language development program ‘Chloe and Tim’ on our school Website … ...

Cathy Lange, the Assistant Director of Music for the Adelaide Festival of Music, visited last Wednesday to work with our … ...

The ELC students were in construction mode this week and made good use of the Loose Parts stockpile to build … ...

The Year 3/4 STEM class has been investigating paper towers and ways in which we can make paper strong enough … ...

The Year 5/6 Class have been investigating QR codes and the types of data they can contain. They’ve completed a … ...

The Year 2 STEM class have begun adding towers to their pasta & straw bridges. Check out tall Annie’s tower … ...

The 5/6 STEM class is investigating electric vehicle design. Today we built experimental models in Lego Mindstorms kits and tested … ...

The Point Pearce Preschool students are become familiar with their routines and becoming more independent and we’ve reached some important … ...

The R/1 Art Class are experimenting with different styles with Miss McEvoy. Their colourful paintings started with a single continuous … ...

The Year 2 class started their new STEM unit today examining books with pop-up pictures and moving parts. We then … ...

he ELC has been growing sunflowers and some of them are huge! Students explored the flowers and developed their fine … ...

The 7/8 Performing Arts Class are creating shadow puppet plays based on the animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Students tested … ...

We had beautiful weather for photo day this year with the front gardens making a spectacular backdrop (thank you Mike … ...

Last week the 3/4 Class made cardboard tunnels. This week they tested the tunnels in the sandpit and programmed the … ...

The Ag Block produced a lot of large zucchinis over the school holidays which Ag teacher Mrs Le Feuvre picked … ...

The year 2’s have loved jumping into their swimming lessons this week and what beautiful weather we have had so … ...

Thank you to Mark from the Australian Bee Services who came in and shared his expertise on bees, honey and … ...

The Year 3/4 STEM class were challenged to build tunnels wide enough for a BeeBot to travel through, then program … ...

The weather has been quite kind to us this week for swimming lessons. A big thank you to our fabulous … ...

The Year 7/8 Ag class continued their unit on wool production today. Last week they sourced and then scoured the … ...

In Miss Kotz’s Year 3 class the students have been getting to know each other with group games and teamwork. … ...

When the students can’t go to the assembly, the assembly goes to the students! Congratulations to everyone who received a … ...

R/1 STEM | Animal Enclosures We watched videos of how super-zoos set up their animal enclosures. We decided animals needed … ...

C YS is very proud of its ongoing commitment to providing quality music education for all students. Music is taught … ...

Welcome to our team for 2022. This year we have 21 students from 4 local schools who will be involved … ...

We have two very important volunteers visiting our school each week called Addie and Macy. They are our special school … ...

The Year 7/8 Ag students were scouring wool this week. They took samples to scour from the school sheep with … ...

Point Pearce R-2 Class are having a great time with hands- on science every afternoon in Term 1. This week … ...

The Year 3/4 STEM class are building tunnels. We looked at video of the Heysen Tunnel in the Adelaide Hills … ...

The Year 3 Performing Arts class have been learning about the animals in the Chinese zodiac. They each chose an … ...

Our swimming program will run in Week 5 this term, and will be facilitated by our instructors, Shirley Lands and … ...

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Central Yorke School. As a school community we pride ourselves on providing … ...

We farewelled valued CYS staff member Cori Pollard this week. Cori has worked at CYS in a range of roles … ...

Year 7/8 students had their first Chemistry Laboratory lesson of the year working with Bunsen burners and learning how separate … ...

Breakfast Club has had a steady stream of customers eager for their morning toast and hot Milo. A big thank … ...

Primary students have been engaging in their Zoom lessons both at home and in the library this week with learning … ...

Addison, the CYS therapy dog, was out and about at recess today checking in on the students at play. She’s … ...

It’s been all go in the ELC for the start of 2022 with our children busy interacting socially, building relationships … ...

A huge ‘First Day Back’ welcome to all our students today! It was wonderful seeing so many excited children getting … ...

Welcome back to our Year 1’s and a big hello to our new Reception students! ...

Welcome back to the Year 7 students who have their first day in Secondary School and to the Year 8’s … ...

A big welcome back to our Year 12 students for their final year of school. It’s been so good to … ...

To minimise the risk of Covid exposure to staff and our school community we ask that you kindly observe the … ...

The start of the 2022 school year has been adjusted to help minimise the peak of COVID-19 cases in South … ...

The Concert Band completed it’s Yorke Peninsula tour season last week with performances at Minlaton District School and Yorketown Area … ...

Students from the Central Yorke SAASTA Academy recently travelled to Adelaide to participate in the annual SAASTA Shield competition, which … ...

We presented over sixty Premier’s reading Challenge certificates and medals to our Primary students at a special assembly held on … ...

CYS staff and students commemorated Remembrance Day at both school and out in the local community.  At school, Year 9 … ...

We are gearing up for a busy finish to 2021. Upcoming events include a trip to Adelaide Zoo for our … ...

On Tuesday the 16th of November we were lucky enough to have Glenn the Junkman come and visit us for … ...

With Christmas approaching the JP classes have been investigating ‘Snowmen’ in Design & Technology and in Performing Arts lessons. We … ...

On Tuesday the 2nd of October the Year 11 Nutrition class joined the Stage 1 SAASTA students on an excursion … ...

On October 27, the SAASTA Connect team participated in a Football Carnival promoted by the Port Adelaide Football Club. This … ...

The Year 10 Home Ec class are studying cake decorating this term. A huge thank you to Bec Jones who … ...

SAPSASA has not slowed down this term with Girls’ Football in Week 2, Cricket in Week 4 and Tennis in … ...

On Wednesday October 27, some Year 5, 6 and 7 students travelled to the Maitland Town Oval to play in … ...

On Tuesday October 26, our 8/9 Boys and Girls basketball teams travelled to Kadina to play in the first round … ...

On Thursday the 28th of October we travelled to Clare to play knockout tennis. Before we left Maitland we were … ...

Wednesday The year 2,3 and 4’s arrived at Woodhouse around 12pm on Wednesday. Once we’d had some lunch and unpacked … ...

Our 2021 Showcase Concert was held on Wednesday November 3 in the CYS Performing Arts Centre. The show was watched … ...

Professional badminton player Callum Dunk visited CYS on Tuesday October 26 and took secondary students through skill, strategy and match-play … ...

The class first learnt the cell names and functions of the plant and animal cell. We then got into pairs … ...

The Year 5/6s, accompanied by Year 5/6 teacher Charlotte Nixon, Year 4/5 teacher Emma Westbrook and K-10 teacher Tim Tuck … ...

What a crazy few weeks we have had of learning and fun at Point Pearce, and who can believe it’s … ...

Term 4 is shaping up to be a very busy one. In Week 7 and 8 the Preschool students will … ...

This week we say farewell to our Year 12 students. Many will be going onto complete exams in the next … ...

Would you all please join me in congratulating the following staff into leadership roles for 2022. Kath Magarey – who … ...

The Year 1/2 Class have been investigating rolling toys this term. We started by making simple rolling vehicles then looked … ...

On a cool, sunny Tuesday afternoon, the Year7/8B Agriculture class hosted a group of little visitors at the Ag Block. … ...

After two years of pouring rain at the Kadina Livestock event, this year the weather was kind to us and … ...

Our year 11 Ag Show Team finally got to show case their skills with the steers on Sunday the 22nd … ...

CYS celebrated Science Week in style on Friday August 20, with an afternoon of science activities , challenges and experiments … ...

It was a big week for the Point Pearce R-2 students with their first ever overnight camp to Monarto Safari … ...

Linda McCabe from Red Cross provided four of our Senior ag students with the opportunity to attend a Farming First … ...

The Stage 2 O/Ed class joined with Ardrossan AS Stage 2 class to complete their bushwalking camp at Dhilba Guuranda … ...

The past few weeks have been busy and productive ones in the 5/6 class with Miss Kate Muir joining us … ...

The Book Week theme this year was ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’ and congratulations go to all the staff … ...

Wow, I can’t believe that my five weeks of Long Service Leave went that quick! But now it’s great to … ...

The Year 1/2 Webb class have been investigating rolling toys in their Design & Technology classes. They looked at how … ...

On Wednesday the 30th of June a NAIDOC event was held at Point Pearce Campus for all Primary and ELC … ...

Breakfast Club runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For those who haven’t had breakfast or need a top up, we … ...

In Term 2, 9 girls were selected to form the Yorke Peninsula Zone team. This team consisted of students from … ...

On Friday, August 13, eight girls from Year 11 travelled to Gawler to compete in the Open Girl’s Knockout Netball … ...

CYS will be supporting National Science Week with an afternoon of science activities on Friday August 20 organised by the … ...

Congratulations toSAASTA students Meg Lock and Akeisha Young who have won the guernsey design competition for the Cougars Football Club. … ...

In the last few weeks of Term 2 and early weeks of Term 3, our Year 11 Ag class has … ...

Our two Year 7/8 Ag classes have been investigating the criteria involved in selecting a sheep for purchase from the … ...

A big welcome to Mr Nelson who is working with Miss Townsend and Mr Trenorden this term. He is teaching … ...

This year’s SACE information nights will be run in week five of this term. There will be two information sessions … ...

In some great science news Point Pearce teacher Maddy Woodforde was successful in receiving over $2,500 worth of science resources … ...

It was wonderful to see the return of children and families to the preschool program on Tuesday. Children had a … ...

Congratulations to ACEO Sonya Rankine on being awarded the NAIDOC SA 2021 Artist of the Year; this is fantastic recognition … ...

Congratulations to Year 9 student Nicholas Heinrich for being a 2021 winner of the Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize. The … ...

If you don’t know your pancreas from your appendix or your gall bladder from your small intestine, then be sure … ...

In Week 6 our strength training class had another excursion down to Bodysync for a session with George. We first … ...

The SRC have been running a variety of lunchtime activities in the school gym this term. These have been hugely … ...

The SRC’s Term 2 assembly was held in the Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday June 22. The Assembly began with … ...

This semester in HASS we have been looking at objects from the past and how they have transformed to be … ...

On June 20, Annabel and I travelled to Adelaide to attend our second forum as the 2021 Rural Youth Ambassadors. … ...

RYPEN is the Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment and I was lucky enough to be sponsored by the Maitland rotary … ...

Year 5/6N student Travis has been working with SSO Jess Campbell on developing his resilience and perseverance in creative writing. … ...

The CYS K-6 students celebrated Simultaneous Reading Day on May 19. They joined over one million readers across Australia to … ...

On May 19, Central Yorke Footy Academy played against Maitland Lutheran School at Maitland Town Oval. CYFA started the game … ...

As part of our ongoing support of Aboriginal Education and Narungga Culture at Central Yorke School we have partnered with … ...

The Year 11 Biology class conducted an experiment to see if hand sanitiser, soap or both would be more effective … ...

On Friday May 14 , the Year 11 Nutrition class cooked three meals containing a variety of superfoods. Prior to … ...

In Chemistry we’ve been looking at the polarity of different molecules. To help us with this we made lava lamps. … ...

We’ve all tried counting sheep, right? But did you know that sheep can’t count!! Well at least our sheep don’t … ...

The Ag Block at CYS got some new cups of joy when the baby calves arrived on the Tuesday afternoon … ...

n Week 4, the Creative Camera students completed a photoshoot in the school Ag Block as part of their first … ...

In Week 3, the Strength Training (Introduction to Biomechanics) Elective students had their first excursion to Bodysync. They learned about … ...

Over the course of the term the Learning Hub Garden-to-Plate students have enjoyed participating in a variety of cooking and … ...

Welcoming four-legged friends into the classroom is a growing trend and CYS is lucky to have Addie visit once per … ...

It is Week 5, and just like that we are halfway through the term. I’m hoping by the time you … ...

On Wednesday the 28th of April 23 selected students from years 4 through to 7 participated in the Southern Yorke … ...

There’s lots of animal activity happening in the Ag Block this week. Our young ewes are lambing, thanks primarily to … ...

Point Pearce students have set up two worm farms  with the intention to collect the ‘worm tea’ which we’ll use … ...

LEADERSHIP FOR TERM 2 I am pleased to be back at Point Pearce Campus for three days a week on … ...

This week, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for … ...

It’s already Week 3 and it still felt like that yesterday we were returning to school. I can honestly say … ...

On Monday April 19, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter made the first sol powered controlled flight by an aircraft on a planet … ...

CYS staff and students were an integral part of this year’s Anzac Dawn Service held at the Maitland war memorial, … ...

Learning to read is one of the most fundamental skills children need to develop to ensure their success in learning. … ...

This term sees the carrying out of the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) in Weeks 2 and … ...

There have been many times in our countries history when as a nation we have sent young people to war. … ...

The Secondary Interschool Athletics Carnival was held at Moonta in Week 9. Central Yorke performed well on the day with … ...

The Primary Interschool Athletics was held at Yorketown. CYS students finished a very creditable 3rd overall. RESULTS FOR CYS Overall … ...

The R/1 students have been building chairs in Design Tech. This week they used old computer boxes to construct a … ...

The ‘To Market’ elective’s goal was for students to create a small business, manufacture an in-demand product, and sell it … ...

The R/1 class has been examining hats in their Design & Tech and drama lessons. In Design Tech we looked … ...

Term 1 for the 2021 SRC team has taken off with a flying start! GRIP LEADERSHIP The secondary members of … ...

It’s been an amazing two weeks with the Carclew artists Janet Milera, Clem Newchurch & Mali Allen and Narungga Cultural … ...

On Wednesday the 17th of March, Stage 2 English students viewed a theatre production at the Adelaide Fringe Festival called … ...

On Thursday 25th March, the Point Pearce R-2 class performed Narungga songs to the Clontarf students who were visiting Point … ...

Congratulations to Annabel Whittaker and Georgia Hasting for being accepted into the South Australian Rural Youth Ambassadors program for 2021. … ...

Hello my name is Caitlyn . I am the Central Yorke School Primary Festival Choir Captain for 2021.The Festival Choir … ...

Congratulations to Head Prefect Sophie Heinrich for her success in the ‘Lions Youth of the Year’ competition. Sophie Won her … ...

The Year 4/5 class have been investigating the properties of elastic and its application in a variety of games and … ...

Congratulations to Mrs. Wheeler’s Learning Hub students for the outstanding produce that was harvested and presented at the recent Maitland … ...

CYS staff and students ran a fund-raising BBQ at the show selling Bunnings-style sausages and steak sandwiches. Personnel were on … ...

On Thursday March 18, the 2021 SRC team got together to raise some fast money with a simple event that … ...

On Friday March 19, the Year 11 Ag. class took a bus trip to Downlingville to complete our Sheep and … ...

The YP Vocal Ensemble rehearses every week from 5pm on Wednesdays at Central Yorke school in the PAC. Students involved … ...

This week began the 2-week residency of the Carclew Aboriginal Artists in School (AAIS) Narungga residency at Central Yorke School. … ...

The Year 5/6 and both Year 7/8A classes will be participating in the Carclew Aboriginal Artists in School (AAIS) program … ...

Congratulations to Year 10 student Annabelle Smart, who received a Certificate of Commendation’ from the Virtual War Museum Australia for … ...

The term so far has been a busy one. It has been filled with a lot of fantastic activities such … ...

Our school’s mission is to provide a safe and inspiring environment that allows for quality education for all our students. … ...

The Year 4-6 students worked with visitors from SA Water on Thursday March 4, learning about water conservation. After a … ...

What a sensational day, well done to the Sharks, who smashed the Eagles. Central Yorke School students are to be … ...

Our 2021 Splash Carnival was held on Friday 21 February in hot but overcast conditions with a touch of rain … ...

On Friday February 19, Mark from Australian Bee Services visited the Year 11 Ag class to show them the ins … ...

New SAASTA team members This year we have had an exciting start as we welcome many new students to our … ...

New Staff We would like to welcome new staff members to Central Yorke School who are teaching in the Primary … ...

It was evident by the aromas wafting through the primary coverway on Tuesday that the wonderful Lions people were cooking … ...

The ELC Philosophy Our Centre philosophy underpins all that we do in the Early Learning Centre and states the importance … ...

Day 1 We arrived at school bright and early to leave on the bus at 8:30am with our teachers Miss … ...

The Year 1/2W class have read ‘Grandpa’s Slippers’ and are investiagting different aspects of shoes and shoe technology. They made … ...

The Middle School ‘To Market’ elective made these amazing coasters by recycling newspaper. The paper was rolled up, glued with … ...

Student meetings have been held over the past week to elect Sports Captains, SRC Representatives and Prefects. The PAC was … ...

The Middle School Photography Elective students created these real life doodles by photographing everyday objects and then using mark up … ...

All our music groups and special programs were up and running this week creating a buzz of excitement (and a … ...

P & F President Karen Crawford officially opened our new soccer goals at the Primary assembly on Friday, February 5 … ...

Point Pearce students Akheela and Andrew followed recipe instructions to whip up a tasty (and very healthy) zucchini slice. ...

Fantastic results 2021 is certainly off to a flyer! After a short summer break this year has begun with a … ...

We’ve had a big start to 2021! First of all, I’d like to welcome some new staff members to the … ...

It was terrific to see so many families taking advantage of the opportunity to meet classroom teachers at our annual … ...

I am very proud to announce that Oscar Arthur has won a $10,000 scholarship over the next 2 years to … ...

Welcome to week 3! It has been great to get out into classrooms and see the learning that is happening. … ...

Central Yorke School has a long tradition of providing high quality music programs at all year levels with equitable access … ...

We started the first day back for 2021 with a full house in the PAC. There were lots of parents … ...

We welcomed six new reception students to Mrs Webb’s R/1 class at the start of this year. Congratulations to Aysha, … ...

Welcome to our 2021 Early Learning Centre families. Wednesday was a first day for many children in the Early Learning … ...

The Governor’s Civics Awards for Schools program provides the opportunity for young South Australians to develop their capacity and awareness … ...

Each year the Maitland Progress Association invites the community to recognise local people who contribute to the betterment of our … ...

On the first Monday of the Christmas holidays, we arrived at the Nunyara Conference Centre in Belair to begin our … ...

I would publicly like to congratulate our students on some amazing achievements over the holidays. Jess Baker was our Dux … ...

For the past eighteen months, Year 7 and 8 Science teachers Jaynelle LeFeuvre and Sarah Townsend have been involved in … ...

The Premier’s Reading Challenge has been running for 17 years. In 2019 132,252 students from 706 school completed it with … ...

The fabulous ‘Music Is Fun Band’ visited CYS on Monday December 7 and along with the Maitland Lutheran School we … ...

This year’s designated SRC charity was ‘Blaze-Aid’, a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after … ...

This year’s end-of-term swimming lessons included introductory session on resuscitation with students learning procedures for emergency scenarios and practicing basic … ...

During Week 8, the R-2 Class from Point Pearce Campus attended swimming lessons at the Maitland Campus pool. Under the … ...

The Year 9 class finished their year on a high with their two-day aquatics camp in Week 8. The cohort, … ...

In week 9 the Year 7 – 9 students took part in a Rugby League Clinic run by the NRL. … ...

The staff versus student netball game was played as part of the Week 9 activities. Competition between the two teams … ...

On Thursday the 3rd of December Mrs Webb’s Receptions and Miss Whittaker’s and Mrs Westbrook’s Year 1 class travelled to … ...

The Early Learning Centre celebrated their Graduation on Tuesday 8th December. I would like to thank the children and tell … ...

During Week 7, the ELC students made Christmas Cards and wrote letters to the residents of the Maitland Retirement Village. … ...

The 2020 NAIDOC Theme was ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ acknowledging and celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples 65,000 … ...

On Friday November 13th, as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations a team from the Deaf Aboriginal Services based in Adelaide, … ...

Wednesday On Wednesday the 11th of November the 2’s, 3’s and 4’s went on a camp to the Adelaide Hills … ...

CYS commemorated Remembrance Day at the Maitland Campus with an assembly in the Performing Arts Centre led by senior students. … ...

The Year 12 Students of 2020 celebrated their graduating year in style with a formal event at the Wallaroo Ale … ...

The Year 5/6s are coding sequential sounds in ‘Scratch’, recreating a bell-ringing round.    ...

7 / 8 students at Koch Ag Services in for a talk about careers in Precision Agriculture. Thanks to Aaron … ...

On Thursday October 29th, 23 staff from the Kadina District Office visited CYS Point Pearce Campus and Point Pearce itself … ...

In week 4 the Stage 1 Outdoor Ed class ventured down to Berry Bay for their surfing practical. This was … ...

George Butler represented Yorke Peninsula at SAPSASA Golf, playing in the SA Primary Schools Golf State Final on Thursday 5th … ...

On Monday the 26th of October, the Central Yorke Football Academy travelled to Adelaide for an overnight camp to play … ...

It has been a busy term for students completing their SACE. Submission of External Assessment pieces began late last term … ...

You can listen to Benita’s CD here at Benita Mae Express My name is Benita Mae Rodda from Maitland SA, … ...

I took this series of photographs between 12:15pm. and 12:30pm on September 22 to highlight the wide variety of learning activities … ...

The Aboriginal Artists in School (AAIS) program is a community cultural development program which aims to establish longer-term and sustainable … ...

This year we began our preparations for Book Week at the end of Term 3. Each student was given a … ...

Stage 2 SAASTA students had to collaborate to organise a Community morning tea to celebrate their success in SAASTA. Students … ...

This term the Year 7 and 8 classes have been studying careers during their Agriculture lessons. Students have enjoyed ‘working’ … ...

On Friday 16th of October the Year 10 Personal Learning Plan class attended the Careers Expo at Wayville Showgrounds. The … ...

Day 1 We arrived at the school on Wednesday the 21st at 8pm and left the school to go to … ...

Rex, our resident Eastern Blue Tongue lizard, has taken his summer holiday early with an extended visit to the Early … ...

What a fabulous day we had exploring one of the wonders of our local community. On our arrival we were … ...

Every year the CYS Governing Council holds one of its meetings at the Point Pearce Campus. This year Council members … ...

This week we say farewell to our Year 12 students. Many will be going onto complete exams in the next … ...

At the end of this week, schools around South Australia will be celebrating ‘World Teacher’s Day’. I would just like … ...

The Year 5/6A class created these great posters and dioramas in response to their Book Week class novel. ...

On Wednesday, October 7, CYS School Prefects Bella Dyett and Kaylee Short attended the Governor’s Reception at Government House hosted … ...

The upper primary classes have been studying watercolour techniques and produced these exquisite watercolour paintings of birds. ...

The Year 3/4 class used a modular building processes to create their own unique castles. They learned construction techniques such … ...

Over the past two terms, the Year 5/6 classes have been working with the “Growing Great Grains” coordinator Belinda Cray … ...

This year, the Festival of Music organisers had to reluctantly make the decision not to hold the usual series of … ...

Clean Up the World was established in 1993 and is one of the largest community-based environmental programs in the world. … ...

It has been exciting time for the Early Years children and staff at Central Yorke School, with the Reception children … ...

During the holidays, Year 9 student Harrison Geater-Johnson attended the formal ceremony for the Premier’s Anzac Spirit Schools Prize at … ...

ELC students visit the School Community Library each week to explore the library, borrow books and work with teacher-librarian Pat … ...

The Year 3/4 Class have been exploring Chinese Inventions in STEM lessons. Last week we made our own paper by … ...

The Year 2 Class have been using modular patterns to create their own individualised model castles. Students learned modelling techniques … ...

he Stage 1 and 2 Outdoor Education students attended the Rock climbing camp at Warren Gorge in week 7.  The … ...

Over the past few weeks we have had three SAPSASA championships including the Football, Netball and Hockey. Congratulations to Barnaby, … ...

This term we held a Volleyball tournament at lunch times for year 8 – 12 students and the teachers. It … ...

The Year 8/9 nine-a-side football competition was held at Maitland on Wednesday the 9th of September in a slightly modified … ...

Last week the Stage 2 Biology class worked with 5/6A to demonstrate the process of Natural Selection. ‘Natural Selection’ refers … ...

Both teams thoroughly enjoyed being a part of SAPSASA basketball at Kadina last Friday, especially avoiding the rain on the … ...

Nha marni -Hi Everyone! We have introduced greetings in Narungga at Central Yorke School and have been encouraging our staff … ...

SSO Week is a great opportunity to let our dedicated, talented and supportive SSOs and ECWs just how much we … ...

The weather gods certainly weren’t smiling on us on August 21st, but our students and animals persevered through trying conditions … ...

It’s a busy time of year in the secondary school as Year 12s prepare to finish their course work, complete … ...

Oral Language At Point Pearce Campus the development of Oral Language skills by our children continues to be a major … ...

The Year 8 class have been studying poultry production this term. We have examined chicken anatomy, incubation and brooding, poultry … ...

Pre-service teacher Emily Haydon was farewelled this week after almost a term of teaching-placement at CYS. Emily worked with visual … ...

Just recently our very own Deb Schwartz got a write up in the Primary Schools Choir newsletter. The following is … ...

We have been working on creating Narungga language resources to be used in the classroom and have developed a Google … ...

The Open Mixed Hockey team travelled to Clare in Week 4 to play against Clare High School. It was a … ...

Over the past few weeks, the Year 10s have been learning about Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). After studying the history about … ...

It is wonderful to be able to offer our Playgroup program to families again. It has been great to reconnect … ...

On Tuesday the 4th of August, the Central Yorke Football Academy (CYFA) and other students from across Yorke Peninsula played … ...

On Friday 14th August we received a special visit from Malcolm McInerney to present Central Yorke School with its Premier’s … ...

An entertaining way to spend a wet Tuesday morning! With time running out until the Kadina Livestock event, our Year … ...

The Year 3/4 are investigating different ways fans can be made as part of their STEM unit on Chinese inventions. … ...

The Year 2 students have been investigating how muscles and tendons hands move hands. They then made models of their … ...

The Stage 1 and 2 Bushwalk took place in the beautiful Mambray Creek area of Mount Remarkable National Park from … ...

The Stage 2 PE class is currently studying their external assessment task. This task is a Group Collaboration task. We … ...

As part of the Central Yorke Football Academy the girls took part in the School Sport SA Statewide Football competition. … ...

As we approach the finish line of our Led Wether Goat project, the Year 9 students have been busy putting … ...

On Friday July 31, our Year 6/7 Netball Knockout Team played a round robin at the Maitland Town Courts. We … ...

INGREDIENTS 125g pitted dates, chopped ½ tsp bicarb soda ¾ cup boiling water 62g butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar … ...

We are well underway with the planning of the combined Aboriginal Power Cup/SAASTA Shield. The Carnival will start in the … ...

This special day is celebrated every year in Australia on August 4th. It is a time for Aboriginal and Torres … ...

Can parents please note that we have a pupil free day Friday the 11th of September.  Staff will be working … ...

The Year 3/4 class’s Term 3 STEM theme is China, and we’re going to be making paper, bamboo irrigation systems, … ...

The Year 7 students have just started their new Performing Arts unit looking at ‘Wayang Kulit, a style of shadow … ...

The year 3-6 students were visited this week by plant scientist Belinda Cay. Belinda is the Director and Senior Manager … ...

Towards the end of Term 2, the R-2 children were involved in learning some Narungga words based around the planning … ...

Year 9-12 students attended special show ringcraft training sessions at the Ag Block during the recent school holidays. Run by … ...

The Year 8 class made model digestive systems from junk and the results were rather artistic! ...

On the Wednesday of Week 8 of Term 2 the Stage 2 Outdoor Ed class left on a bushwalking camp … ...

The SRC organised a ‘wear your PJ’s (or casual clothes) to school’ fundraiser for BlazeAid, the volunteer-based organisation that works … ...

The Year 7 and 8 Performing Arts classes built model instruments as part of a unit on ‘Instruments of the … ...

The Year 3/4 Class finished constructing their Morse Code signalling devices in STEM last week. Previously the students have experimented … ...

The steers and students are building relationships and we our now putting halters on in the yards, washing the steers … ...

This term, primary students have been recognised for excellence and achievement with a special CYS Certificate. Students were selected based … ...

“World No Tobacco Day” School Competition Winners The Puyu Blaster team regularly visit our SAASTA program to deliver their education … ...

After a fierce netball competition, the minor round ladder finished with the Year 8’s on top of the ladder followed … ...

Late in 2019 we began a search for a quality online learning product. After consulting widely within The Department and … ...

As part of our new structure and innovative learning technologies we have introduced “independent learning time” for our students from … ...

COVID-19 saw us move our curriculum to an online world and learner management system. To do this we use a … ...

This term the Year 8 Science class has been learning about the systems of the human body. This week we … ...

“In relation to children and play, mud should not be viewed as mess – but a key ingredient to childhood.”  … ...

Last week Tom and Jerry got tailed. They are also being fed twice a day instead of three times a … ...

There hasn’t been a lot happening in the world of school sport lately but it is great to see our … ...

Throughout Semester 1, students within the Football Academy have continued to develop and refine their fundamental football skills. Despite the … ...

It is with great sadness that we farewell long serving staff member Trevor Allen. Trevor passed away peacefully in his … ...

National Reconciliation Week was from May 25th to June 2nd. The theme for this year’s NRW is ‘In this together’. … ...

National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, … ...

In Music, the Year 5/6 classes have been investigating ‘Rounds’, special songs with verses written with different tunes that can … ...

The Year 3/4 class has been exploring how data can be represented and communicated in different ways and this fortnight … ...

       The Year 5/6 Class has been studying skeletal systems and created these labelled posters of skeleons. ...

Educators and children are excited to make a start on revamping our outdoor learning environment. The much awaited rain has proven … ...

Wednesday the 27th of May marks the beginning of Reconciliation week. The theme for National Reconciliation Week for 2020 is … ...

The theme for #NRW2020 – In this together – is now resonating in ways we could not have foreseen when … ...

In Art with Ms McEvoy, the R/1 students made their own ‘Magic Nature Wands’. They found magical looking sticks then … ...

The Year 2/3/4 class has been exploring how data can be represented in different ways. We looked at how flags … ...

The R/1 students have been investigating the concepts of high and low pitch in music. We have been learning the … ...

Our older students have formally accepted the challenge of training three steers! Quite a few of our 10-12 students are … ...

We are extremely excited to have SAASTA lessons back up and running at CYS campus this week. We are still … ...

The Football Academy has been running a little differently in recent times but it has been great to still have … ...

The Food and Hospitality students project was tot turn a chicken curry pasta sauce into a meal. The 9/10 Home … ...

Tom What is he? He is a lamb. How old is he? He is one month old. How is he … ...

Our Term 2 assemblies have looked very different as we have been using Zoom to meet up each Friday afternoon. … ...

Week 3 and it felt like yesterday that we were really returning to school! I can honestly say that we … ...

During the holidays we did hand painting and made a game of noughts and crosses. We created a story table … ...

The Year 9 Ag students took advantage of the sunshine early in the week to give the goats and new … ...

It has certainly been a different start to Term 2 this year, but it is great to see students back … ...

With the current COVID 19 situation and our Community in Lockdown, the staff have been very busy developing creative ways … ...

And we’re BACK and what an unique start it has been! Despite the current situation it has been great to … ...

It was great to see more than ever our students formally remember those who have volunteered or been conscripted to … ...

Welcome back to everyone for Term 2. This term has started differently to any other term with some of our … ...

An email and SMS will be going out to all parents regarding attendance for next week. If you could answer … ...

Download as a PDF Dear Parents and Caregivers, Firstly, let me start by saying thank you to our school community … ...

Year 9 student Marshall Smith created this portfolio of ‘Forced Perspective’ photographs for his Performing Arts unit on ‘Altered Perspectives’. … ...

A committed group of Year 11/12 Ag students attended the Dublin Livestock Exchange on the Pupil free day in week … ...

Building on the achievements of our two year intensive Big Idea in Number program, we have this year created Maths … ...

The Central Yorke Football Academy is busily preparing for many upcoming events. Both the boys and girls academy teams will … ...

Our 2020 Splash Carnival was held on Wednesday 26 February in very cool and overcast conditions and even the odd … ...

On 26th of February Cedric Varcoe visited CYS to inspire our SAASTA students as they create a powerful pi ece … ...

What a great day sports day was, I always enjoy seeing students in different lights and some of the performances … ...

We are all in an extremely busy time of Term and the children at our site have been involved in … ...

On Thursday 13th of February, Michelle Nielsen a clinical educator from the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia held a PPEP … ...

Sportsday was held on Friday the 6th of March and it was a fantastic day of competition. Thanks to Sue … ...

The Performing Arts Centre has been a hive of activity for the start of 200, with school Music and Drama … ...

You may have noticed around the ELC visual learning displays with questions which prompt, Ask Me About… The purpose of … ...

On the 17th February, the Year 7 and 8 classes gathered at the bus bay to … ...

Congratulations to Nicholas Heinrich and Ashlee Radford who represented the YP Schools in the Secondary Swimming Championships in Adelaide on … ...

The 2020 CYS School Leaders Induction Ceremony was held on Wednesday February 19, 2020 in the school Performing Arts Centre. … ...

On Thursday 20th February the Governor’s Civics Awards for Schools Ceremony was held at the Governor’s House to recognize the … ...

On Tuesday 25th February, students and staff had the absolute pleasure of raising money for those in need in our … ...

The Central Yorke Football Academy has now been running for two weeks in it’s inaugural year. We currently have 31 … ...

On Friday our Year 12 class took a day off from classes to spend the day developing study routines and … ...

What an interesting start to the year we’ve had. Jill our new teacher bought in some different types of gumnuts, … ...

Every Tuesday afternoon in the Point Pearce R-2 room the students are participating in a literacy-based STEM program.  The students … ...

R-6 classes met in the Performing Arts Centre last week to vote for the Eagles and Sharks House Captains and … ...

Instrumental Music Lessons on Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone are offered to students in years 5 – 12. Lessons … ...

We welcome the following preschool children and their families in 2020: Max, Aneira, Hamish, Josie, George B, Jacob, Ivy, Esther, … ...

We welcome back this year 18 students in the R-2 Class and 12 children into the Pre-School world. Attendance has … ...

Welcome to the 2020 sporting year. Once again we are looking forward to a busy and successful year on the … ...

Welcome to the 2020 school year! Before I start my article I would publicly like to congratulate some of our … ...

Congratulations to Lynarha Newchurch for becoming the Maitland’s inaugural ‘Young Citizen of the Year’.Lynarha was nominated for her work as … ...

Congratulations to CYS student Rhys Heinrich, for being chosen as an inaugural awardee of the 2019 Governor’s Civic Awards for … ...

Forty-one Year 5s and 6s and four teachers left school bright and early on December 2 heading for the Illawonga … ...

This term, the year 8, 9 and 10 students have been working with sheet-metal. This requires plenty of measurement, attention … ...

Our annual Christmas On the Green family concert was held a little earlier this year on November 27th and a … ...

The Year 8 class have just completed the final leg of their PBL journey- installing QR codes on the signs … ...

On November the 27th a group of students from CYS travelled to the Adelaide Show Grounds to attend the Ladies … ...

On Thursday 21st of November, the ELC children and educators along with the Reception class, had the opportunity to spend … ...

Senior Ag students Steph Gersch, Benita Rodda, Sophie Heinrich and CYS Staff Linda Heinrich, Sarah Townsend and Jaynelle LeFeurve attended … ...

On the 11th of November SRC representatives from Central Yorke School attended the special service at the War Memorial to … ...

On Wednesday the 13th of November the JP students excitedly boarded the bus for the Adelaide Zoo. With a quick … ...

As a culmination of our R-2 Literacy, Numeracy and Science topics this term, last Tuesday the whole site went on … ...

Another huge success with the SRC hosting the Colour Run on Friday 15th of November. This created a lot of … ...

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As part of our biological science unit, we looked at living and non-living things. After some discussion, some students wanted … ...

On Wednesday the 30th of October we left on a bus to go to our camp at The Woodhouse Activity … ...

This term, students from Year 6 and 9 have collaborated to create the Remembrance Day Assembly. As part of their … ...