Student Wellbeing & Mental Health

Lysterfield Primary Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Team

Lunchtime Clubs: Spaces to Connect, Create and Recharge

Let’s face it, while students love their AMAZING teachers, Education Support staff, and engaging learning opportunities, the favourite part of many days is lunchtime! Alongside our busy playground and oval, we offer a variety of lunchtime clubs each week. These give students extra ways to spend their break, great for kids who enjoy a calm, more structured space, want to follow an interest, or simply want to try something new with a friend or on their own.

Why We Run Them

Clubs boost belonging and positive social connections, provide predictable routines for students who prefer quieter spaces, and offer meaningful leadership and teamwork opportunities, all in line with our school values of Kindness, Respect, Aspire, Community, and Teamwork.

How It Works

Clubs run on set days and are supervised by staff. Students can choose to attend as it suits them. Some activities have limited places for safety or resources; however, most days we’re able to accommodate all who are interested. If a club is full, students are encouraged to try an alternative that day and come back the following week.

Club Snapshots

• Games Club -  Monday, 1st half, The Hub (Years 2–6), Mr Butler

  Board and card games, chess, checkers, etc. Games that practise turn-taking, strategy, and friendly competition.

• Rubik’s Cube Club -  Wednesday, 1st half, Chinese Room (All year levels), Mr Lin

  Learn cube basics, swap strategies, and coach each other -  great for focus, persistence, and celebrating small wins.

• Chess Club -  Thursday, 1st half, The Hub (Years 2–6), Kim

  All levels welcome. Build openings, plan ahead, and enjoy respectful, head-to-head fun.

• Lego Club - Thursday, 2nd half, Library (All year levels), Jodie

  Open-ended building and fun; encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and creative play.

• Library Club -  Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri, 2nd half, Library (All year levels), Mrs Irvine / Mrs Clinch / ES team

  A calm space to read, browse, or chat quietly. Options for quiet drawing and colouring also available.

• Senior Art Club - Thursday, 1st half, Art Room (Years 3–6), Mr Zach

  Guided, age-appropriate activities that develop technique (drawing, painting, etc.). A focused, creative vibe inspired by Mr Zach’s creative talents!

• Junior Art Club - Friday, 1st half, Art Room (Prep–2), Mr Zach

  Guided, age-appropriate activities that develop technique (drawing, painting, fine motor skills, etc.) in a supportive setting.

• Production Rehearsal - Monday–Friday, 1st half, Music Room or Gymnasium (Targeted cast, as required), Mrs Higgins

  For students involved in our school production: songs, lines, and choreography - teamwork and commitment in action. (Runs daily until showtime.)

Family Conversations

When having family conversations about the days or weeks ahead, we encourage you to consider using lunchtime clubs as a tool for some simple dinner-time conversation: “Which club might you try this week?”, “Are there any clubs you’ve been to before that you really enjoy?”, “Who might you invite to go to a club together?” Prompting your children to make small, low-stakes choices like this can help them build confidence and friendships.

Kayla Pepper | Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader

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