The school has been exhibiting livestock at the Royal Adelaide Show for over twenty years. The Ag teams have won many awards and ribbons during that time and hundreds of…
Royal Adelaide Show 2025
The Yorkes Ag Alliance team takes home seven awards! Over four days and three nights, our students showed incredible resilience, teamwork, and determination at the Royal Adelaide Show. This camp…
7-10 Agricultural Studies | September Update
9/10 Ag | Shearing The 9/10 Ag class observed and assisted with shearing the school ewes and crutching the school sheep. All students were able to put their knowledge and…
Year 9/10 Learning Expedition | Mayor of Maitland Election
The Year 9/10 students completed their study of Australian politics with a mock election for Mayor of Maitland. After classroom learning and an excursion to Adelaide, students designed campaigns that…
Year 7-10 Passion Projects
Culinary Adventures in Indonesia Year 9/10 students in Miss Parker’s passion project explored Indonesian cuisine, preparing satay chicken, handmade spring rolls and banana fritters. When a few spring rolls opened…
Year 2/3 Monarto Camp
The Year 2/3 students enjoyed a wonderful camp to Monarto Safari Park, filled with adventure, teamwork, and learning in the great outdoors. Day One Day one began with a guided…
Saltbush Country Exhibition
SAASTA Connect and Stage 1 SAASTA students visited the Saltbush Country Exhibition at the Ascot Gallery in Kadina. Guided by Molly Flanagan, students engaged with artworks and discussed how the…
7/8 Technology | Wooden Stools
Year 7/8 Technology students designed and built wooden stools as part of their practical learning program. The project involved measuring, cutting, sanding, and assembling timber components, developing precision and problem-solving…
International Dog Day | Nullah at Central Yorke
Central Yorke celebrated International Dog Day with a focus on Nullah, the school’s wellbeing dog. Nullah is a familiar presence in classrooms, the yard, and the art room office. She…
Early Learning Centre Café
Preschool children have been running their own café, Preschool Brews, to welcome visitors and practise hospitality skills. Students greeted customers, took orders, served food and drinks, and even made coffee.…
Year 2/3 Technology | Binoculars
Year 2/3 students designed and built their own binoculars from a variety of materials. The project encouraged persistence and problem-solving, as students tested different approaches and supported one another. They…
Active Citizenship Convention
The Active Citizenship Convention highlights the power of young voices in shaping communities On 19 and 20 August, I had the privilege of facilitating group sessions at the inaugural Active…
Point Pearce Campus | September Update
It has been great to see so many examples of intergenerational learning and cultural knowledge sharing occurring this term. It has been another brilliant term at the Point Pearce Campus.…
Secondary Campus | Term 3 Update
‘This term has been a true showcase of the unique opportunities and collaborative spirit that define CYS.’ As Term 3 draws to a close, I’m proud to share an overview…
Government House Reception
Congratulations to our Head Prefect Rhys Heinrich who represented Central Yorke School at a Government House reception for student leaders from across Adelaide and regional South Australia. Hosted by Her…