First Day

It was so awesome to see our families return to campus on Wednesday!

School was buzzing with activity, as students were welcomed back into classrooms and parents enjoyed a great coffee from the Bloom coffee van.

During O-Week our Principal, Stuart Kent, shared with staff about our advantage as believers. Psalm 121 says "The Lord watches over you... The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." We can always trust in the knowledge that the Lord is watching over us, and we can take these promises into the year ahead.

From the Primary School

Greetings as we embark on a brand-new school year! I am honoured and excited to introduce myself as the new Head of Primary for Launceston Christian School. As I step into this role, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for the incredible journey ahead.

I extend a warm welcome to returning students and extend a heartfelt greeting to those joining our school community for the first time.

Let us forge a path together, grounded in Respect, Diligence, and Compassion. Each of you is a vital part of this vibrant community, and I am eager to learn and grow alongside you.

In this season of new beginnings, let's cultivate an environment where faith, kindness, and academic excellence flourish. With God's guidance, we will navigate the challenges and celebrate the triumphs that await us.

I am excited to get to know our school community more and make this academic year one filled with enriching experiences and growth.

Welcome back, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Blessings,

Phill van Ryn

From the Secondary School

I hope that everyone enjoyed a refreshing break and that you are keen for the start of a new year. I want to warmly welcome new students and families to the school and pray that you will soon enjoy a sense of belonging and connection with the LCS community.

I am very excited to lead the Secondary team – it is an honour and privilege. I will be working closely with my Coordinators and Assistant to provide support and care for our students. It’s our aim to see every student thrive and flourish.

Bonnie Armstrong

In 2024, our Year Level Coordinators are:

Some New Faces @ LCS

Over the next few editions of the Herald, we plan to share with you some new faces that you will be seeing around our campus.

Mrs Gabbi van Donselaar

Mrs van Donselaar is joining the Year 5 team this year and is excited to be teaching 5Y. LCS is not unfamiliar, as both she and her husband, Caleb, are past students of LCS. As well as being a past student, some of you may know her parents, Brad and Keryl Robinson, who are our Head of ICT and school Registrar. In her spare time, Mrs van Donselaar loves walking her border collie, Lexi, and reading romance/fantasy novels. She also loves food! Especially pasta, and is a Saint Kilda footy club fan.

Mrs van Donselaar is most looking forward to working in a Christian environment and being part of our community.

Welcome, Gabbi!

Mr Ben Magor - Groundsman

We are so excited to have Mr Magor join our maintenance team in 2024. After being a chef for 35 years, Mr Magor was encouraged by his sons (past students) to apply for the advertised position, knowing it was his dream job!

In his spare time Mr Magor loves tinkering on cars with his boys and loves smoked foods.

He is an Adelaide Crows supporter and is looking forward to working at LCS alongside his wife, Catherine Magor, who has worked here for many years as a Secondary Teacher Aide and in the LifeSkills Program.

Welcome, Ben!

From the Office

Thank you for being proactive in updating your children’s details in Parent Lounge. We appreciate your valuable partnership. Having information about your child’s most recent swimming level, carnival permission, medical details and emergency contacts are essential for successful and safe camps, carnivals and excursions.

We’ve had a number of queries about how to update a student’s emergency contacts on the system. This is done under Parent Details which then gets fed through to the student’s details. Please find a step-by-step guide to do this here if you have not already completed this step.

Bus Information

Please note some clarification regarding the Manions’ Bus run over the coming week.

The Possum and Platypus buses (servicing Grindelwald & all of Legana) will be running from Wednesday 31st January.

However, Mel’s bus (from Manions’) which services the Beauty Point area, leaving at 7.30am, will not be running until 8th Feb when State Schools go back. The afternoon service for this area will also not be running until the 8th of February.

Kindly ensure that you make alternative arrangements for transportation during this time.

BUS FARE INCREASES: Please be aware that some student bus services have increased their fares in 2024. For more information please visit www.transport.tas.gov.au/student

Outside School Hours Care - LCS Campus

In partnership with Hope Discovery, we are delighted to offer Launceston Christian School families after school care in 2024.

We understand the pressures and demands families face as they schedule work commitments around schooling.

Hope Discovery is taking enrolments to host after school hours care on LCS premises now, and sessions will begin on Monday the 5th of February, 3.15-6pm, for LCS students aged 4-12.Contact oshc@door-of-hope.org or call 03 6343 4614 for information about pricing and to enrol students. Details in the attached flier.

Itinerant Music Teachers 2024

LCS has a number of instrument teachers who take students for individual lessons at school during school hours. This is an excellent way to learn an instrument and can help students make much faster progress on their instrument. It is recommended that student’s seriously contemplating studying music from grades 9 onwards definitely consider having some private instrument tuition to further their overall music advancement. Any student in grades 5 – 8 who are serious about starting an instrument should also have lessons in order to learn crucial proper technique early in their playing life.

Students continuing lessons from last year will be individually contacted by their teachers to organise lessons for the year.

If you would like your child to start having lessons this year please email Mr Stewart (stewartp@lcs.tas.edu.au ) and include the following details;

Students name:

Class:

Instrument to have lessons on:

Contact phone number:

Your contact details (phone and email)

This will be passed on to a relevant teacher who will contact you for further details.

We currently have teachers available for the following instruments:

Piano/keyboard

Clarinet/saxophone and Flute

Guitar

Bass

Brass (trumpet etc)

Voice

Drums

Follow LCS on Instagram

LCS is excited to launch our official Instagram account! Please give us a follow:

https://www.instagram.com/launcestonchristianschool/

Parking @ LCS

Please make yourself familiar with our policy above, but here are some key details around parking @ LCS:

The turning circle cannot be used for any dropping off or picking up of students before or after school.
At all times, West Tamar Highway or Windsor Park must be used for the purpose of picking students up from and dropping them off for school.

My Christian School

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ARE different.

Our students go into the world with Christian hope in their hearts. A new generation of Aussies who love to volunteer, to serve their communities and to build strong families.

At the heart of this difference is the living Christian faith of teachers and staff. People whose lives model the grace and love of Christ. However, proposals from the Australian Law Reform Commission threaten to change this. Hiring a teacher or staff member at a Christian school because they are actually a Christian may soon be seen as discrimination.

My Christian School is for Australians who believe in this difference.

Together, we can preserve this precious difference for future generations.

Subscribe to show your support and stay informed: www.mychristianschool.au

2024 Fee Schedule

From the Cancer Council

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Wednesday

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

If you have any inquiries regarding uniforms, please get in touch with our Uniform Coordinator, Anne Rixon, at 0400573902

A REMINDER: LCS Uniform Policy - Shoes

Designated sports shoes only

LCS Volunteer Application Form

At LCS, we believe in the importance of fostering a positive, supportive community. We believe that parents and community members are essential partners in achieving this goal, and we would like to invite you to consider volunteering at LCS. We welcome your involvement if you have a specific skill or talent to share or simply want to lend a helping hand.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below and return it to the Office/email it to kibbelm@lcs.tas.edu.au together with the required documentation.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you.

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