Principal's Message
Welcome to Week 3 Leongatha Primary School
Dear Leongatha Primary School families,
Welcome to Week 3! It has been wonderful to see our students settling into school life so confidently and building positive routines so early in the year. The happy energy around the school has been lovely to see.
On Wednesday 11 February, our Prep students will participate in PEAP testing. This process helps us gain valuable information about each child’s early learning and development, including literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The results support our teachers in planning targeted and meaningful learning experiences to ensure every Prep student gets the best possible start to their schooling.
We are also very excited to be holding our Senior School House Swimming Sports on Friday 13 February. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to show their school spirit, cheer on their house, and participate in a fun and inclusive whole-school event. We encourage students to wear their house colours proudly and support one another with positivity and enthusiasm as we celebrate teamwork, participation, and healthy competition. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Mirboo North Pool.
We would also like to highlight the importance of regular attendance. Attending school consistently helps children form strong friendships, feel connected to our school community, and develop positive learning habits from the very beginning. Early attendance builds confidence and a sense of belonging that supports students throughout their schooling journey.
Establishing positive routines both at school and at home is another important part of supporting student learning. We encourage children to assist with packing their school bags, practise their reading, writing, and counting at home, and bring curiosity to their learning. Asking questions, exploring ideas, and being curious are key ingredients in developing a lifelong love of learning.
As the weather remains warm, we remind families of the importance of sun safety. Please ensure students are wearing a hat each day to protect themselves while learning and playing outdoors. Thank you for supporting our SunSmart practices.
We also encourage students to continue engaging in regular physical movement and making healthy food choices, as these are key ingredients for overall health, wellbeing, and readiness to learn. Active bodies and healthy minds help children feel their best each day.
It has been fantastic to see so many students choosing active transport to travel to and from school. We love seeing students using the pedestrian crossing safely, wearing their helmets, and storing their bikes neatly in the secure bike racking area. These safe and responsible choices are a credit to our students and families.
Special note whole school assemblies will not run this week.
Finally, thank you to our parents and carers for your ongoing support. Your partnership with us plays a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and welcoming school environment for all.
We look forward to another great week at Leongatha Primary School.
Kind regards,
Warwick