Newport Lakes Primary School

Whole School News

Parent Seminar: Moving Kids from Anxiety to Resilience

We are pleased to invite you to a special parent seminar focused on anxiety and wellbeing, presented by the esteemed Dr. Jodi Richardson. Dr. Richardson is a renowned expert in mental health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on helping children and families navigate the challenges of anxiety. This seminar will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to support our children's mental health, helping to move them from anxiety to resilience.

 

Event Details:

  • Topic: Anxiety and Wellbeing - Moving Kids From Anxiety to Resilience 
  • Speaker: Dr. Jodi Richardson
  • Location: Newport Lakes Primary School MPR (Multi-Purpose Room) 40 Elizabeth Street, Newport 3015
  • Date: Wednesday 20th of November
  • Time: 6:30-8:00pm
  • Cost:  $15.00 per ticket - Special Price of $10 for NLPS families! - check Compass for the discount code
  • Book your tickets - HERE

 

Icy Pole Days - Term 4

Students are able to purchase an ice block for 50 cents at the start of lunch time. These days will then run fortnightly on a Friday.

 

Friday 15th November

Friday 29th November

Friday 13th December

 

 

 

Working Bee – Save the Date!

Saturday 23rd November – 10am to 2pm.

The NLPS School Council Facilities Committee shall hold a second working bee at Newport Lakes Primary School on Saturday 23rd November 2024 between 10am and 2pm. Saturday 30th November is the reserve day if we can’t go ahead on the 23rd.

 

Please consider whether you and your family can support this event – even for an hour or two – and note this event in your calendars. Your children are welcome to participate and use the School’s playground during this event. We are looking to build on the success and enthusiasm from the Working Bee held in June.

 

Our objective is to ensure our School looks its very best for the Family Picnic and Year 6 Graduation following.

 

Watch this space for more information!  

Important Changes to how NLPS Collects Student Charges 

Dear Families,

 

We are writing to inform you about an important change in the collection of student charges for the upcoming 2025 school year. In an effort to streamline our financial processes and ensure the timely allocation of resources, we have revised our payment schedule. Historically, Newport Lakes Primary School (NLPS) has put student charges up on Compass in November for the following school year and asked for payment of these in full / part payment in December. To accommodate family budgets and recognising that this time of year can be particularly expensive, the school will be trialling a new approach for 2025. 

 

NLPS will post the student charges for the upcoming year in December on Compass and they will need to be paid in full by 30 January 2025. Alternatively, for families who prefer a split payment option, you may choose to pay in two instalments: the first instalment is due by 30 January 2025, and the second instalment must be paid by 30 April 2025.

 

We understand that this change may require some adjustments on your part, and we are committed to supporting you through this transition. Our goal is to provide a more efficient and predictable financial framework that benefits both the school and our families. If you have any questions or need assistance with the new payment schedule, please do not hesitate to contact the schools Business Manager via email at or via the  office.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in providing the best educational experience for our students, further information about the student charges and the one off School Savings Bonus will be sent out over the next couple of days.

 

Yours sincerely

Kellie Holdich

Business Manager – Newport Lakes Primary School