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:

Arlo W, Harri K, Sophia C, Tegh D, Esmeralda B, Pia R, Nonso E, Rory A, 

Elena K, Ishman S, Agam S, Jamie P and Madison B

Mr Craig Kupke

Head of Primary School

Year 6 Canberra Camp

The Year 6 students had the opportunity to attend the highly anticipated Canberra Camp for a duration of 4 nights. Throughout the trip, students had the opportunity to make meaningful connections between their classroom studies and real-world examples, building upon topics that have been introduced and laying foundations for future learning.

A definite highlight was the visit to Parliament House, where students observed our democracy in action. The subsequent tour of Old Parliament House provided a contrast, allowing students to compare architectural styles, historical contexts and the evolution of our parliamentary system over time. At the Royal Australian Mint, students were able to design their own coin, gain an understanding of the history of Australian currency and also witness modern robots named Penny, Robby and Titan crafting coins in real time.

Another captivating highlight was our visit to Governor General’s house. We were shown some of the rooms which feature for nationally significant events such as the swearing-in of the new cabinet after each election. We were also informed about many of the protocols and traditions relating to the role of Governor General.

Furthermore, an additional experience to remember for the students was a visit to Questacon. The interactive science exhibits allowed students to engage with complex concepts through hands-on experimentation that sparked curiosity. Some students opted to step out of their comfort zone when they tested the laws of physics on the free-fall slide and experienced the effects of an earthquake.

Beyond the educational aspects, the Canberra Camp provided valuable opportunities for personal growth, deepening of friendships, building resilience through managing independence away from home and progression of their growth mindset as they tackled new challenges.

Year 6 Team, 

Leah Kelly, Samuel Webster and Eliza Silva

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, hosted 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.

Scholastic Book Fair

Do you want the best new children’s books? Friday 16th May - Tuesday 20th May.

Join us at 3pm in the Middle Primary Chapel Space and find your next favourite read.