Whole School News
ANZAC Day Celebrations
On Friday the 24th of April, us school captains led the ANZAC Day ceremony at our school assembly. We spoke about why we pay our respects to the ANZAC soldiers who protected Australia and New Zealand in WW1.
We laid our school wreath under the Australian flag, along with the wreaths made by students in their classes. Addie read the Ode of Remembrance, followed by Henry L playing the Last Post on his trumpet. After the Last Post, we stood together for a minute of silence. Then Henry played the Rouse, and we sang the national anthem before continuing with our regular assembly.
The next day was ANZAC Day, so we went to Newport to represent our school by sharing the stories of young ANZACs with the community. We watched the march, listened to the Oakleigh Brass Band, and heard folk singers perform Waltzing Matilda. We read stories alongside Sacred Heart and laid a wreath to finish the ceremony.
It was a fantastic experience, and we think even if you don’t go with the school, you should definitely go with your family.
By your School Captains
Milla, Ibby and Addie
Ride To School Day - Friday 1st May
We are excited to be celebrating Ride 2 School Day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to ride, walk or scoot to school while promoting the benefits of regular exercise, sustainability, and reducing traffic around our school.
To make the day even more fun there will be
- Prizes for the best decorated bike or scooter
- A cohort prize for the highest level of participation
To ensure everyone’s safety, please note:
- Students must wear a helmet when riding or scooting
- Due to increased foot and bike traffic, each year level will have a designated bike parking zone, so please look for signage/directions on the day.
- Year 6 leaders will be available to guide students to their correct area on arrival
- School gates will open earlier at 8:35amto allow time for bikes and scooters to be stored safely before the start of the day
- Due to the increase in number of students and the size of our school, there will not be an obstacle course to complete this year so students will park their bikes in the designated area and play as normal before school starts at 9am
We encourage all students to take part where possible and look forward to seeing lots of colourful, creative bikes and scooters on the day!
Library News
Scholastic Bookclub Issue #3 is now out - HERE
Orders close Friday 2nd May
Mothers & Special Persons Day - Friday 8th May
All families are warmly invited to join us for a special morning celebrating the meaningful relationships within our NLPS community on Friday 8th May from 7:45am to 8:45am.
Come and soak up the morning atmosphere together. Adults and children can indulge with baked goods from local favourite Cobb Lane Bakery and warm beverages from our regular coffee guru Patrick, from Everywhere Speciality Coffee.
If you are wanting Cobb Lane's pastries, pre-orders are essential and can be made via CompassTix.
Pastry purchases will not be available to purchase on the day, however if you miss pre-order you are welcome to BYO breakfast snacks.
Pastry Order Options:
- Plain Croissant $5
- Pain Au Chocolat $6
** Unfortunately NO gluten-free options are available on this occasion. **
Orders close 3pm Tuesday 5th May via CompassTix - ORDER HERE
JSC Pirate Day Fundraiser – Ahoy, Mateys!
The Newport Lakes Junior School Council is excited to invite all students and families to join in the fun for our upcoming Pirate Day Fundraiser!
When: Friday 15th of May
Activity: Dress Up Like a Pirate
Purpose: Raising money for Kids with Cancer (Brain Cancer Research)
Students are encouraged to come dressed as pirates for the day! Costumes can be as simple or as creative as you like. If dressing up feels a bit daunting, students are welcome to join in by wearing a small pirate-themed accessory such as a bandana, eye patch, a bird on their shoulder, or even a hooked hand.
Donation: Gold coin donation
Please note: No swords or accessories that could be considered a weapon even if they are part of the costume. Any items deemed to be unsafe will be held at the office and can be collected by parents at the end of the day.
We look forward to seeing our school community come together for a meaningful cause, while having a whole lot of pirate fun along the way!
Foundation 2027 School Tours
- Wednesday 22nd April 2026 – 9:30am
- Thursday 30th April 2026 4:45pm (School Tour)
- Thursday 30th April 2026 5:15pm – 6:30pm (Information Session)
- Friday 8th May 2026 – 9:30am
- Tuesday 19th May 2026 – 2:30pm
- Thursday 4th Jun 2026 – 9:30am
On Thursday 30th April, prospective parents for the 2027 Foundation intake are invited to attend a Parent Information Session and have the opportunity to meet Principal staff and gain an overview of our curriculum.
This session will be held in person in the school’s Multi Purpose Room (MPR) for all families that have booked prior to the event.
Please register for all tours and information session – HERE
Lunchtime Clubs Term 2
