From the Principal 

Dear Parents and Carers,

It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the final weeks of the school year. There has been so much happening at Le Page Primary, and it has been wonderful to see our students continuing to work hard, enjoy their learning and make the most of the many opportunities available to them.

Curriculum Day - Celebrating Our Progress

Our recent Curriculum Day gave staff an important opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made throughout 2026 and begin planning for next year. A significant focus was on student wellbeing, reviewing how we monitor and assess the social and emotional needs of our students and how we can continue to provide the best possible support. Our Literacy and Numeracy teams also shared comprehensive overviews of student achievement and growth throughout 2026. It was very pleasing to reflect on the progress our students have made and the dedication of our teachers in providing quality learning opportunities for every child. Students are completing their end-of-year assessments. These are important opportunities for students to demonstrate what they have learnt and for teachers to celebrate their individual growth. We know that every student learns at their own pace, and it is the progress each child makes that is particularly important to us.

Student Lighthouse Sports Day - Leadership in Action

One of the highlights of the week was our Student Lighthouse Sports Day, which was a tremendous success and a lot of fun for everyone involved. What made this event particularly special was that it was planned, organised and facilitated by our Student Lighthouse Team. Our student leaders took responsibility for bringing their ideas to life, coordinating activities and ensuring their fellow students had an enjoyable day. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, students encouraging one another and everyone getting involved. This was another fantastic example of our Leader in Me program in action. Our student leaders demonstrated initiative, teamwork, responsibility and confidence, showing just what young people can achieve when they are given opportunities to lead. I am very proud of our Student Lighthouse Team and congratulate them on organising such a successful event.

Book Fair

Our Book Fair is always a favourite with the students. There is something special about seeing children excited about books and sharing their favourite stories with friends and family. Penn Brown managed the event this year and we are grateful for his passion, time and effort.

Share the Dignity

I would also like to acknowledge Ramona D and Jade T for taking the initiative to coordinate the Share the Dignity community project. This is a lovely example of our students looking beyond themselves and thinking about how they can make a positive difference in the lives of others. I am very proud of their leadership and compassion.

Colour Run

Next Thursday we have our Colour Run to look forward to. This is always such a fun event, filled with laughter, excitement and plenty of colour. I am sure the students will have a fantastic time, and I look forward to seeing everyone enjoying themselves. The Social and Fundraising Team do an outstanding job through the entire year, and this is one of the most fun activities for our students, generating significant additional funding for school resources.

Looking Ahead to 2027

I also wanted to share a brief update regarding our planning for next year. Unfortunately, the recent and significant changes to Victorian government school funding have created considerable uncertainty for schools, including Le Page Primary. Like many schools across Victoria, we are still awaiting confirmation of our final funding allocation for 2027. The late announcement of funding reductions has made workforce planning particularly challenging, especially at a time when schools would normally have these arrangements finalised. As a result, we have been unable to confirm our 2027 workforce plan as early as we would have liked. I want to reassure our families that, despite these challenges, our commitment to providing the very best learning opportunities and support for our students has not changed. Our staff are incredibly dedicated, and we will continue to make decisions that place our students and their learning at the centre of everything we do.

Habit 6 - Synergise: Together Is Better!

One of the things I value most about Le Page Primary is the strong sense of community that exists between our students, staff and families. This connects beautifully with Habit 6 - Synergise, which teaches us that we can achieve so much more when we work together, appreciate each other's strengths and value different ideas. We see this every day in our classrooms, in the playground, through our student leadership teams and in the wonderful support we receive from our families. 

As we approach the end of another school year, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have such a caring and supportive school community. It is the little things, a student helping a friend, a teacher going that extra mile, or a parent generously giving their time, that make Le Page such a special place. Thank you to our families for your ongoing encouragement, trust and support. Together, we have achieved a great deal in 2026, and there is still plenty to celebrate before the year comes to an end.

Thought for the Week

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

Warm regards,

George Danson