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From the Principal As we warmly welcome our students and families back for the new school term, we do so in the spirit of renewal and reflection that accompanies the Easter season.

Child Safe: Standard 2 At Lakeside, the safety and wellbeing of every child sits at the heart of who we are. This Month, we are highlighting Child Safe Standard 2, which focuses on ensuring that child safety is deeply embedded in our leadership, governance and culture. , Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

Mother's Day Stall - 7th of May

Still Life Photography with Grade 6 Banner Photo

Still Life Photography with Grade 6 Our grade 6 students in Junior Art have been exploring still life photography, experimenting with lighting, composition, and camera techniques to create striking images.

Secondary Wellbeing As we begin Term 2, we are grateful for the opportunity to continue building strong partnerships between school and home. During our recent Open Day, it was wonderful to connect with parents and share the work being done to support student wellbeing across the Secondary School.

Secondary House Cross Country Banner Photo

Secondary House Cross Country Our Secondary students wrapped up the last day of Term 1 with our annual House Cross Country Carnival. It was a day full of running, cheering and that end‑of‑term energy all teachers and parents know all to well! The sunshine held out, spirits were high, and students took on the course with everything from steady jogs to impressive sprints.

Primary House Cross Country Banner Photo

Primary House Cross Country Tuesday 24th March saw the sun shining, the winds playing nicely and a sea of red, yellow, green and blue at our primary house cross country carnival.

Einschulungsfeier Our recent Einschulung celebration for our Prep students was a wonderful way to share a special German tradition with our school community and families. In Germany, Einschulung marks the beginning of a child’s school journey, often celebrated with a Schultüte filled with small treats and surprises.

Primary House Athletics Our Primary students enjoyed a brilliant day out on the track for this year’s Primary House Athletics Carnival, made even better by the amazing sunny weather. From sprints and relays to long‑jump and novelty events, students threw themselves into every activity with a fantastic can‑do spirit.

Secondary House Athletics Our Secondary students kicked off Term 2 with the Secondary House Athletics Carnival, rounding out a huge week of back‑to‑back athletics events across the College.

Read More in May & Scholastic Book Fair Banner Photo

Ashlee Jacobson - Attends 31st National Schools Constitutional Convention Banner Photo

Ashlee Jacobson - Attends 31st National Schools Constitutional Convention We are incredibly proud to share that our Year 12 Legal Studies student, Ashlee Jacobson, was selected to attend the 31st National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) in Canberra this week.

ANZAC Day As a College community we held a special ANZAC Day service where we pause to remember, pray for and give thanks for the bravery, service and sacrifice of all those who have served and continue to serve our nation.

AFL - All Girls Clinic @ Lakeside Banner Photo

AFL - All Girls Clinic @ Lakeside Come and Play! May the 4th on our oval!

20 Year Anniversary Celebration - 8th of May Banner Photo

20 Year Anniversary Celebration - 8th of May As many of you know, Lakeside College is celebrating a significant milestone this year — our 20th anniversary. This moment marks two decades of learning, growth and community, and reflects our local community’s strong desire for an excellent education grounded in the Christian faith and the Lutheran tradition.

School TV - Cybersafety & Sleep Banner Photo

School TV - Cybersafety & Sleep "We must equip young people with the skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely. A comprehensive approach-incorporating cybersafety education in schools and empowering parents to guide responsible digital behaviour-is essential." - Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

Bakery Day May 21st

Positive Partnerships Workshop Banner Photo

Positive Partnerships Workshop This workshop is for parents, full-time carers and grandparents. Join other local families to learn more about autism and ways to strengthen the home-school partnership., Learn about:

Supporting Locals Lakeside College is proud to be in partnership with a number of family and community businesses.

AI & Respectful Relationships: Chatbots, Companions and Young People’s Digital Reality Banner Photo

AI & Respectful Relationships: Chatbots, Companions and Young People’s Digital Reality Young people’s digital world is changing rapidly - from social media age restrictions to the rise of AI chatbots and companion technologies., To support families in navigating these changes, Elephant Ed is hosting a free webinar for parents, carers and educators:

All in the Mind - Free Rotary Event

Pakenham Football Club 2026 Membership

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From the Principal

As we warmly welcome our students and families back for the new school term, we do so in the spirit of renewal and reflection that accompanies the Easter season.

This sacred time in the Christian calendar invites us to pause and consider themes of hope, sacrifice, and new life. Values that resonate deeply within our school community. May this period inspire us all to approach the term ahead with compassion, gratitude, and a renewed commitment to learning and to one another.

Once again, Term 2 promises to be an exciting one for Lakeside College. We have several events such as our Athletics Carnival and Twenty Year Celebration Day that are sure to bring out our college spirit and competitive drive.

For our Year 7 to Year 11 students, we have our mid-year examinations on the horizon, and I encourage parents/guardians to commence conversations with their child about the importance of preparing for exams well in advance and of taking advantage of our Maths and English assist classes running outside of class time. I especially encourage our Year 10 to Year 12 students to take advantage of our English Tutor, Ms Madi Worker, who is available to provide one to one and small group support to students after school until 4.40pm Monday to Thursday.

Reflection

Loving God,

As we journey together through this Easter season, we are reminded of the words of Scripture: “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said” (Matthew 28:6). In these simple yet profound words, we find the very heart of our Christian faith hope renewed, life restored, and God’s promises fulfilled.

For us as a community, parents, teachers and students at Lakeside College, this message speaks deeply into our daily lives. Amid the busyness of family, work, and school commitments, Easter calls us to refocus on what truly endures. It reassures us that even in moments of uncertainty or challenge, God is at work, bringing new life and purpose.

In the Lutheran tradition, we hold firmly to the grace of God, freely given, not earned. As St Paul reminds us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8). This grace shapes how we nurture our children, how we support one another, and how we live as a community grounded in faith.

May this season encourage each of us to walk closely with Christ, trusting in His promises and modelling His love in our homes. And may Lakeside College continue to be a place where faith is lived, hope is shared, and every child is reminded that they are deeply known and loved by God.

In Christ,

Robert Tassoni

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