Primary School
Lakeside Students RISE Up
Lakeside Students RISE Up
As part of our endeavours to acknowledge and highlight positive behaviour, we present RISE Awards at Flag Assembly each Monday. RISE is an acronym for Resilience, Integrity, Service and Empathy. Each teacher identifies one student who has made a concerted effort to display the attribute of the week. This might be someone who exemplifies it readily, or it might be given to someone who has worked hard to really improve themselves in that area. These are our key character traits for the Primary School which help to reinforce our school behaviour expectations.
R - Resilience
I - Integrity
S - Service
E - Empathy
Parents are welcome to attend our Flag Assemblies, held on the Primary basketball court.
It is my great pleasure to announce that the following children recently received awards:
Akaalbir S, Veenu A, Tyler G, Winston Lian, Ciara M, Mirhaa Y, Soch P, Archer N, Rosalie B, Mitchell R, Ashira C, Chapouth P, Walker M, Lily F, Iang C, Alfie P, Araya H, Fateh N, Medwin M, Georgia V, Agam V, Marli B, Syanna B, Greyson R, Avreen K, Rick A and Leo X
Mr Craig Kupke
Head of Primary School
Year 3 Camp at Mill Valley Ranch: An Unforgettable Adventure
March 24-26, 2025
Last week, our Year 3 students embarked on their first-ever camp at Mill Valley Ranch, marking a milestone adventure. Having only experienced a sleepover in Year 2, this was their first school-organised extended stay away from home. Upon arrival, students settled into their rooms, formed teams, and participated in an engaging orientation, setting the stage for an exciting and action-packed experience.
Each day was filled with activities that encouraged adventure and teamwork. Monday featured archery, ropes courses, raft building, and camp cooking, followed by free time and an evening hike. Tuesday brought horseback riding, the Amazing Race, a Bark Hut tour, and the Commando Course, along with an energetic session at the MVR Cowboy Chapel featuring action songs. In the afternoon, students enjoyed ice cream from the parlour before ending the night with a movie screening of The Prince of Egypt.
Beyond outdoor challenges, students took on responsibilities as part of duty groups, helping to set up dining tables and clean up after meals. These tasks encouraged teamwork, responsibility, and cooperation, reinforcing valuable life skills in a supportive environment. The structured schedule ensured a balance between adventure, relaxation, and personal growth.
On Wednesday, students participated in final activities, including Mini-Game Madness and B/Buster, before enjoying a farewell lunch and capturing memories in a camp photo. The supportive environment helped students develop confidence, perseverance, and friendships while stepping out of their comfort zones. We also got to celebrate Patrick’s birthday with him, with some delicious cake!
As the buses departed, students reflected on their favorite moments, from conquering the ropes course to sharing stories around the campfire. Their first camp experience at Mill Valley Ranch was more than just a trip—it was an unforgettable journey of adventure, learning, and growth that will stay with them for years to come.
Scienceworks
On Wednesday the 2nd of April 2025, our Year 2 students went on an exciting excursion to Scienceworks, where we explored space, rockets, and Indigenous astronomy. The day was filled with engaging activities that helped us learn more about the universe and the forces that help rockets launch into space.
Science Lab Workshop- Blast Off!
Our first stop was the Blast Off! Workshop where our students participated and engaged in learning about rockets and the forces needed to launch them into space. We explored push and pull forces and how they help rockets lift off the ground. We even had the chance to participate and conduct our own rocket launch experiments as a group, testing how different forces affect the direction and speed of a rocket. This activity made learning about physics fun and exciting!
The Planetarium and Indigenous Astronomy – First Nations Perspectives on the Night Sky.
Next, we had the opportunity to enter the Planetarium, where we watched the show, Tycho Goes to Mars. This show followed Tycho, a curious dog, on his adventure to the Red Planet. We learned about the challenges of space travel, what astronauts need to survive on Mars, and the importance of problem-solving in space exploration. The show helped us understand how Mars is different from Earth and why scientists are so interested in studying it. Tycho searched for water on Mars and discovered the beauty, easy access to water and simple pleasures of life on Earth.
After the show, we explored how Aboriginal and First Nations Peoples interpret the stars and constellations. We discovered that different cultures see different patterns in the night sky and that First Nations Peoples have used the stars for thousands of years to navigate, tell stories, and mark important seasonal changes. This session gave us a new appreciation for the deep knowledge and traditions of Indigenous astronomy.
Lastly, we were provided the opportunity to explore Artificial Intelligence, various inventions and discoveries through history, technology and science and interacted in a few exhibits in the sports science section.
Our excursion to Scienceworks was an unforgettable experience that helped us learn more about space, science, and Indigenous perspectives on the night sky. The Planetarium show, Indigenous astronomy session, and rocket workshop all gave us new knowledge and inspired us to ask more questions about the universe. We can’t wait to continue exploring space in our classroom through our Literacy and PBL units.
Prep Butterfly Incursion
On Monday 24 th March our Preps experienced a wonderful incursion with “Butterfly Adventures.” We had been investigating the Life Cycle of the Butterfly and reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar as part of our Core Learning and Literacy activities. Students had also been discovering how they could care for God’s creation. In our classrooms we watched two chrysalises change and butterflies emerge.
To start with in our incursion, we had a whole group interactive lesson about the Life Cycle of the Butterfly. Students were able to participate by sharing what they had learnt in class. Then a volunteer student was chosen to be dressed up like a butterfly. They were given costume pieces for all the different butterfly parts and a party blower for the proboscis!
The most exciting part was the butterfly tent that was set up in our shared space. Small groups took turns inside engaging with lots of butterflies. Students were given a sponge on a stick that had a nectar like substance to attract the butterflies. Some students were really brave and allowed the butterflies to land on their hands or other parts of their bodies.
There were other stations set up with activities such as life cycle explore table, caterpillar cuts outs to decorate, a drawing table, book table and a discovery science table.
Emma Vulin MP Easter colour competition 2025
Year one students were invited to participate in Emma Vulin’s Easter colouring competition, this year Emma’s team chose their favourite artwork from each school and an overall winner for the electorate.
Congratulations to Eden who was the lucky winner from Lakeside College.
Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS)
Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) serves as the overseas aid and development agency of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand. Through this vital organization, Lutheran communities across Australia and New Zealand have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those facing hardship through poverty, injustice, and crisis. ALWS works hand-in-hand with communities, supporting them as they build stronger, more sustainable futures for themselves and their families.
We are excited to share that our sister school, Good News Lutheran College in Tarneit, will be hosting a Walk My Way event on March 30th. This inspiring initiative brings communities together to support children's education in regions where access to schooling can be challenging. If you are interested please see the flyer below.
Here at Lakeside College, we've set an ambitious and meaningful goal for 2025: to help 75 children access education through ALWS. With each child's schooling costing $25, we're aiming to raise $1,875 throughout the year. To achieve this target, we will be organising various service activities and fundraising events throughout the year. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to make a tangible difference in children's lives.
Please stay tuned for updates about our upcoming service activities and how you can contribute to this important cause. Together, we can help create brighter futures for children who might otherwise miss out on the gift of education.
Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge
We are excited to announce the launch of the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge on Monday, 24th March, and will run until 30th August this year. This initiative aims to foster a love of reading among children and students, encouraging them to engage with a variety of books throughout the year.
Since its inception in 2005, the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge has seen over 4.5 million students participate and collectively read more than 63 million books. It is a wonderful opportunity for your child to not only enhance their literacy skills but also to discover the joy and wonder that comes from reading.
The Challenge is designed to cater to the varying reading stages of our students. For children in Prep to Year 2, the goal is to read or 'experience' 30 books alongside their parents and teachers. Students from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read a total of 15 books. To participate, students can either read independently or share the reading experience with a family member or educator. Once a book has been read, you can log into your account to record your child's progress.
In the coming week, we will be sending individual logins to each family, allowing you and your child to track their reading journey. We strongly encourage all families to involve themselves in this initiative, as it not only helps in developing reading skills but also builds a supportive culture around literature within our school community.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting literacy and encouraging a life-long love of reading in our students. Should you have any questions regarding the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge, please feel free to reach out to your Classroom teacher/English Teacher.