Governing Council News

Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!

On behalf of the Governing Council, I would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted with Sports Day catering.

Shout out to families who made donations to the Bake Sale, volunteered time serving at the Bake Sale and BBQ, packing student lunches in the background and of course cooking the BBQ.

It was great to see so many families cheering on the students throughout the day.

Thank you for your time, energy and commitment. We appreciate it and look forward to putting on the next event.

Abbie Eggers

Chair, Governing Council

Update from the Finance Committee

The Finance Committee, on behalf of the LNPS Governing Council, is currently working in conjunction with the Department for Education (DfE) for our Material & Services Fees for 2025.

Material and Services play a vital role in supporting the school's operation in conjunction with funding provided by DfE. 

DfE sets and uses an Index of Disadvantage to determine school funding. Due to our Index of Disadvantage level, Lockleys North Primary School receives less funding than the majority of schools across the state. Accordingly, the Materials and Services play a vital role in the effective financial management of the school.

Significant conversation is held at Governing Council meetings by our parent representatives as we want to keep costs down as much as possible. 

When setting Materials and Services, the Governing Council has families in mind, endeavouring to strike a balance between the school's educational objectives, what funding is received from the department and the cost of resources.

Material and Services are used for a variety of purposes including:

· Stationery

· Classroom resources

· ICT Resources

· Library Resources

Parents are able to attend the start of our next Governing Council meeting on Monday 28th October at 7pm to learn more about Material and Services. 

We appreciate everyone's support with polling and payment of Materials and Services to ensure we can continue to grow this amazing school.

Update from the Education Committee

Free Parent Education Webinar - presented by Dr Justin Coulson

TWO-FOR-ONE | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Session 1: 6.30 pm ACDT | Unplug Childhood | For Parents of Primary School Children

In this presentation, we discuss actionable strategies for parents and caregivers to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively. From setting healthy screen time limits to fostering open communication about online risks, empowering our children to navigate the digital world responsibly is more critical than ever. Together, we can take proactive steps to safeguard our children’s well-being in an increasingly digital world.

Session 2: 7.30pm ACDT | Tweens, Teens & Screens | For Parents of High School Children

In this presentation you’ll discover:

· Why screen time is an unhelpful way to talk about kids and screens

· How boys and girls are affected differently by their screen use

· The true story about screens and social media

· The uncomfortable truth about boys and violent video games, and

· Why ‘the displacement hypothesis’ is the critical lever to pull in balancing screen use for our kids’ wellbeing

Tweens, Teens & Screens is the conversation the nation needs to have about our kids and their screens.

This webinar can be accessed live or on-demand after the event here, https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/lnps

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Remember there are many other helpful resources available through this website through our Happy Families Schools Membership.