Whole School News
A huge thank you to our wonderful parent community
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the many parents and carers who generously took boxes of books home, both recently and throughout 2025, to cover new texts for our upcoming novel studies. This was no small task - it was a huge undertaking! - and the time, care and commitment you gave has made an enormous difference for our students, both next year and well into the future.
Many hands truly did make light work, and we are also so grateful to those who bravely took on multiple boxes. Your efforts have saved countless hours and ensured our students will have access to a rich range of engaging texts that will have longevity over many years to come.
We hope there were a few cosy reading moments along the way… and perhaps even the discovery of a new TV show or two while you were at it!
Thank you again for your generosity, teamwork, and ongoing support of learning at our school.
Amy O'Dowd
Learning Specialist
Lunch Orders - 2026
They will recommence in 2026 on Monday 2nd February.
Medications at School
A reminder to families who have medications at school for their child/ren, to collect supplies on the final day of term if you require them through the summer holidays.
2026 Return To School Dates
Students in Years 1 to 6 will start on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Foundation students will meet with their teachers for 1:1 interview and assessment between Wednesday 28th January and Wednesday 4th February. Parents will receive information regarding their allocated assessment times.
Foundation students will have a staggered start to school after the week of assessments:
- Thursday 5th February – 9:00am to 1:30pm
- Friday 6th February – 9:00am to 1:30pm
- Monday 9th – 9:00am to 1:30pm
From Tuesday 10th February onwards, all Foundation students will attend school from 9:00am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday.
Farewell Newport From QB Michelle
17 years…17 incredible and amazing years of caring, nurturing and educating your beautiful children, who I affectionately call, 'My kids'. 17 years that have meant the absolute world to me…more than any of you will ever truly know!!
It hasn’t always been about me educating the children; in many ways, they have educated me. They have taught me countless life lessons that I will carry with me forever.
I have so many wonderful and treasured memories of caring for and educating countless children at Newport Lakes, some of which still come to visit me, all these years later!! I have nurtured strong relationships with not only the children, but also their families. Thank you for entrusting me with the care and education of your beautiful children over these 17 years, its is a role that I have taken very seriously, and one that I’ve led with my whole heart.
Although this chapter is coming to an end, and I will no longer be a part of the Newport Lakes community, Newport Lakes, the children and their Families will always be my home and forever hold a very special place in my heart. It has been an absolute honour to watch your children grow, laugh, learn, and discover who they are. I will miss them more than you know!!
I’d like to share a few lyrics from one of my favourite songs, 'You’ll Be in My Heart' by Phil Collins, which beautifully expresses how I feel.
“Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart always”