Welcome to the final newsletter for the 2025 school year. I know I am not alone in saying that I can’t believe we are already in the last two weeks. Where has the time gone?!
Staff structure 2026
On Tuesday we had our “Up Day” for 2026 classes. The students were buzzing with excitement to meet their new teachers and classmates for next year. I was impressed by the synergy and win-win attitude the students displayed! I sent through on “Up Day” the class structure and teaching teams for 2026.
Prep A – Narelle Diggins
Prep B – Sam Downs
Prep ES – Shellie Ryan and Giancarlo Siclari
1A – Maddie Simos
Year 1 ES – Kat Ruddock and Amber Stelling
2A – Michaela Cohen
2B – Jacqui Buchan
Year 2 ES – Lara Vaksman, Anna Ottersbach, Annette Schneider
3A – Olivia Pinzone
3B– Serena Lowrie
Year 3 ES – Penn Brown, Isa Johnson, Beth Ervine
4A – Nick Lowrie
4B – Gemma Baker and Julie Taylor
Year 4 ES – Clare Ellaway, Kelleigh Caulfield, Tom Picking
5-6A – Nick Duckett
5-6B –Richard Earl/new staff member
5-6C – Karen Dragatsikas
Year 5-6 ES – Nick O’Donovan, Katy Kritharidou, Matilda Currie
PE – Jarrod Bradley
Art/Culture – Shelley Bradley
Music/Performing Arts – Richard Earl
Leader in Me/Wellbeing – Marisha Telegin
Disability and Inclusion – Kayla Mugford
Staff finishing at Le Page at the end of 2025
Susie Davies-Splitter, Jen Hayes, Lisa Webber, Claudia Jenkinson, Hannah Jackson, Brodie Jardine, Zara Boyadjian and Marissa Williams. We extend a heartfelt thanks to each one of these amazing teachers and education support for everything they have contributed to the Le Page community!
Chloe Luff will be taking a year off to do a lot of travelling. She will be spending some time with us in term 1 before she jets off.
Last week of the year
Next week, there are lots of amazing events happening.
Monday 15/12 - Year 6 Graduation Night
Tuesday 16/12 - Big Day Out Year 6
Wednesday 17/12 - 3-4 Small Ride Out
Thursday 18/12 - Last Day of 2025 school year. Class parties will be held at 10am, where they will do their Kris Kringle. All students will be provided with juice and popcorn for this. Parents do not need to bring any food in for the class parties. The assembly will be at
2:45 pm. School finishes at 3:30.
Friday 19/12 - Curriculum Day - student free day. Team Kids is available for bookings.
Families finishing at Le Page
Each year we have to sadly say goodbye to families we have worked with for many years. Obviously, we have our wonderful year 6 students moving onto their next adventure at secondary school, but there are also other families that are finishing up with us, too. I would like to acknowledge the following families for their contribution to the Le Page culture over numerous years.
Luca and Noah S’s family
Quinn C's family
Kahli’s family
April and Fin’s family
Aaliyah and Omar’s family
Arjun’s family
Ethan T’s family
Fletcher’s family
Jaxon K’s family
Kai’s family
Kaira’s family
Kira H’s family
Lara’s family
Maya’s family
Niamh’s family
Noah H’s family
Riley N’s family
Sai’s family
Seychelle’s family
Victor’s family
We wish you every success for the future.
Social and Fundraising Committee
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Sally, Judith and Gabi who are stepping away from the social and fundraising committee.
Sally has been a member since her son Jaxon started prep in 2019. We are going to miss her terribly and the contribution she has made to our school community cannot be measured.
Judith is taking a well deserved break from the committee and she too has been part of the committee since her daughter Ramona started in 2020. We are so thankful for everything she has contributed and how she has supported our school community.
Gabi will also be having a break from the committee in 2026. She has worked hard on many fundraising events over the last couple of years.
It really is an amazing effort to give up their time to support the school and community. The money you have been able to raise during your tenures is extraordinary and more importantly, you have provided fun and exciting activities for the students.
The entire Le Page community can’t thank you enough!
School Council
I would also like to sincerely thank our school council for 2025. They have worked professionally on key responsibilities including
- Strategic Direction: Establishes the school's vision, goals, and strategic plan, providing long-term direction.
- Policy & Planning: Develops, reviews, and updates key school policies (like dress codes) and approves the annual budget.
- Finance & Assets: Manages budgets, raises funds, and oversees the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
- Community Engagement: Stimulates interest, facilitates after-hours use of facilities, and ensures community views are considered.
Our parent representatives for the 2025 school council include
Belinda Griffiths
Alina Bakham
Sasha Buis
David Jobson
Judith Preston
Renate Axford
Thank-you all for everything you have done this year!
I wish everyone a well deserved summer break. Thank-you for your continued support of our beautiful school. We will see everyone on Thursday 29th of January!