Welcome Back for 2021

We have had a wonderful start to the school year and would like to congratulate everyone for commencing 2021 in a curious, confident and connected way. There is a real buzz around the school as students reconnect with friends and teachers and make new acquaintances. Our Foundation students are settling into school, learning new routines and getting to know their classmates.

They arrived at school on their first day bright eyed and full of wonder, accompanied by parents, grandparents, special friends, brothers and sisters.

We have also had new students start in Years 1-6 this week. They have quickly made friends and settled into their new environment. It can be quite a challenge to change schools and our new students have quickly adjusted to school life at LPPS.

Our Learning Communities are an exciting place to visit as our students begin their learning journey this year.

Returning staff

We would like to extend a warm ‘welcome back’ to our two staff members who have returned to LPPS this year. Ala Lorenc and Brent Smith are teaching in the grade 5/6 area .

The students were excited to see these 2 familiar faces back at Launch.

Privacy Statement 2021

Please make yourself familiar with the school's Privacy Statement.

Bellbird Music Studio

Kym and Richard are offering Music lesson at our school , if you are interested please have a look at the flyer in the parent information section.

Communication matters.

There are many forms of communication used between school and home to ensure that parents are kept informed about what is happening both in the classroom and at a whole school level.

This year, our main form of communication will be through the COMPASS platform. Messages and reminders will be sent out via COMPASS. Teachers will also use COMPASS as a primary way to communicate to parents. Please contact the office if you require further information about COMPASS.

Our newsletter will be sent out fortnightly. Please ensure that the office has an updated email address. The link to the electronic version of the newsletter is sent to parents and it is also available on the website.

Tutor Learning Initiative: Information for Parents, Carers and Families

Supporting students in their learning in 2021.

The 2020 school year has been an extraordinary and challenging one for every school community.

Many Victorian students spent much of Terms 2 and 3 this year learning remotely and Victorian schools and their communities have made an exceptional effort to provide continuity of teaching and learning to our students during this time.

During Term 4, schools across Victoria have been focused on supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing, in addition to assisting students to readjust to on-site learning. Teachers have also been focusing on assessing student learning, addressing individual learning gaps and identifying those students who need extra support for their learning, using classroom-based observation and assessments.

We know that the remote learning experience was different for every student. While some students thrived, some students may not have engaged as fully with remote learning. For most of our students, regular high-quality teaching in 2021 will be enough to help them progress to the expected level of learning. Some students will benefit from additional intensive learning support in 2021.

As you may be aware, in response to this, the Victorian Government is investing $250 million in the Tutor Learning Initiative to enable schools across Victoria to engage around 4,100 teachers as tutors in 2021 to support students who need extra assistance with their learning. Schools will determine how this initiative is best implemented for their students and will ensure that students will get this support in a way that minimises disruptions to other learning or school activities.

By engaging additional teachers to support children with intensive learning, classroom teachers will have greater capacity to ensure that all other students’ achievement, engagement and wellbeing needs are met, so that all students receive the support they need in 2021.

Students have been identified from school data and families will be notified of their child’s involvement in the coming days.

First Aid Time To Update

Updating Medical Records

The Department of Education requires School Asthma Action Plans and Anaphylaxis Plans to be updated annually. Existing and newly diagnosed Asthmatics must have an Asthma Action plan (available from the School Office). Please complete this form and return to school as soon as possible. A doctor`s signature is required. Anaphylaxis Plans are obtained through the doctor also.

If your child no longer requires an asthma plan can you please notify Audrey.

MEDICAL AUTHORISATIONS

If your child requires medication during school hours you must complete a Medication Authorisation Form. These can be obtained from the front office. The medication must be brought to the office before school.

ALL MEDICINE MUST BE SUPPLIED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER

If your child requires Panadol etc. during school hours please complete a Medical Authorisation Form and supply your own Panadol to the front office. Students are not permitted to carry any medication in their schoolbags or self-administer any medication.If your child requires Antibiotics and are to be given three times a day you can give to your child in the morning before school, after school and before bed.

Thank you for your support with helping us to manage student medical needs.

Star Students

Well done everyone on your amazing efforts!