Lakeside College Newsletter

Lakeside College Newsletter

Within a Christian environment, we develop lifelong learners who strive for excellence, serve and care for others.
Learn, Care, Achieve.

April 2026 · 28 Apr 2026

In this issue

From the Principal Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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

Read More in May & Scholastic Book Fair May is shaping up to be a wonderful month of literacy‑rich experiences at Lakeside, with several exciting events designed to inspire a love of reading across our College community.

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

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 Banner Photo

All in the Mind - Free Rotary Event

Pakenham Football Club 2026 Membership Banner Photo

Pakenham Football Club 2026 Membership

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