Principal's Report

Welcome

I would like to welcome to our staff, Kaitlyn Farr.  Kaitlyn is a new Education Support staff member who will predominately be working in the Year 5 area. 

Update to Our Student Photography and Social Media Practices

At LPS, the safety and wellbeing of our students are always a priority. School Council have recently moved a motion to reduce the number of student photos displayed on the school Facebook page.  We will no longer publish photos showing identifiable student faces on our Facebook page – this decision aligns with guidance from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner.

To celebrate school life while better protecting student privacy, we will take a different approach to photography. We will focus on group and cohort photos, which will be shared with families via Compass.

This is a proactive step towards protecting our students’ privacy and digital safety, both now and into the future.

EARLY PICK UP / LATE ARRIVAL

We are trying to streamline and reduce the number of interruptions to learning spaces.  We are strongly encouraging any early pick ups to be at either 11.20am or 2.00pm (this is just prior to our outside breaks and when students will be eating). I understand that from time to time unexpected appointments arrive and it can be out of your control what time a student needs to be picked up, but if you can try to follow the times above this will assist us with our uninterrupted learning.

I also understand that sometimes students run late for a range of reasons. We ask that you do your best to get students to school on time, however if arriving late, students MUST be signed in by an adult at the office.  Students will then walk to class, and parents are not permitted to walk with them at this time.  If a student needs support to get to the classroom, we will gladly escort them using a member of our staff from the office or leadership team.

Year 4 Camp

Our Year 4 students had a wonderful experience at Mill Valley Ranch, despite some wet weather along the way! The camp was enjoyed by all, with plenty of exciting activities to keep everyone busy, including horse riding, initiatives, the ropes course and archery. It was fantastic to see the students challenging themselves, trying new things, building confidence and working together as a team. School camps are such a valuable part of the school experience, creating opportunities for students to develop independence, strengthen friendships and make lasting memories. Camps also hold a special place in my own memories of school, and it is wonderful to see our students enjoying these same experiences. A big thank you to our parent helpers and staff for their time, organisation and supervision, which helped make this memorable experience possible for our Year 4 students.

Regional Athletics Carnival

A small group of LPS students had a fantastic day representing our school at the Regional Athletics on Wednesday, 21st October. It was wonderful to see students giving their best, achieving personal bests and competing in some very close and exciting finishes. There was a great display of determination, sportsmanship and school spirit throughout the day, with students encouraging one another and celebrating each other’s achievements. A special congratulations to Cooper, who earned a third-place medal in the 800m, and Summer, who also secured third place in the Triple Jump. Both students should be very proud of their efforts! All students who represented LPS at the Regional Athletics deserve to be congratulated on their achievements and the commitment they have shown in reaching this level of competition. It is always wonderful to see our students challenge themselves, strive for their personal best and represent our school with pride. Well done to everyone involved on a successful and memorable day!  Thanks Mr Coburn and the parents for their ongoing support.

2027 and beyond

Planning for the 2027 school year is already underway, and we would love to hear your feedback, reflections and ideas about the year that has been and the year ahead. We are always looking for ways to improve and provide the best possible opportunities for our students, and we value the ideas and perspectives of our families. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts on school events, fundraising, specialist programs, class structures and any other ideas you may have. We will be holding two informal parent feedback sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with both sessions covering the same topics.  Monday 9th November 8:50am – 9:30am & Monday 9th November 2:45pm – 3:20pm – please come to the school office.

Parents and carers are welcome to come along, have a chat with the Principal team and share their thoughts in a relaxed and friendly environment. We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to make 2027 a great year for our school community!

End of Year Celebrations

As we head into the very busy final weeks of the school year, please add the following important dates to your family calendar!

• Monday 30th November – Awards Night 🏆 5.00pm for selected students.
• Thursday 10th December – Whole School Christmas Concert 🎄 Commencing at 5.30pm. We look forward to celebrating the year with our school community!
• Tuesday 15th December – Year 6 Graduation Celebration 🎓 Held in the LPAC at 6.00pm as we celebrate our Year 6 students and their primary school journey.

• Friday 18th December – Final Day of School Early dismissal at 1.30pm.

   

A friendly reminder: Please keep an eye on Compass and our school Facebook page for important updates, excursion payment reminders and other end-of-year information.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to finishing the school year with lots of wonderful celebrations and memories!

Have a great fortnight,

Nicola Pepper