Lakeside College Newsletter

Lakeside College Newsletter

Within a Christian environment, we develop lifelong learners who strive for excellence, serve and care for others.
Learn, Care, Achieve.

June 2026 · 26 Jun 2026

In this issue

From The Principal Banner Photo

From The Principal Reflections on the Year 9 Marine Biology Camp Experience

Child Safe Standard 4 Banner Photo

Child Safe Standard 4 As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety, this week we are focusing on Child Safe Standard 4, which highlights the vital role families and the wider community play in supporting the wellbeing of every child. This standard reinforces the importance of open communication, transparency, and genuine partnership with parents and carers.

Growing In Compassion Part 1: For Ourselves and for Others Banner Photo

Growing In Compassion Part 1: For Ourselves and for Others At the heart of our Free to Flourish dispositions is the beautiful and challenging disposition of compassion, and this past month, our school community has embodied it in the most extraordinary ways.

Growing In Compassion Part 2: Nurturing Self-Compassion at Home Banner Photo

Growing In Compassion Part 2: Nurturing Self-Compassion at Home As we celebrate all that our students have given to others this month, I want to gently encourage our families to reflect on self-compassion, not as a passing trend or quick fix, but as something far more profound: a recognition that we are each inherently worthy of the same kindness and grace we so readily offer to others.

Prep Adventurers Explore MoPA! Banner Photo

Prep Adventurers Explore MoPA! Our wonderful Prep students recently set off on a highly anticipated excursion to MoPA: The Museum of Play and Art in Sandringham., Bringing the Inspiration Back to School, A Huge Thank You!

Free VCE Workshops During the Holidays Banner Photo

Free VCE Workshops During the Holidays We're a team of 90+ ATAR graduates running two free online VCE workshops these school holidays.

Hearts Connected: Year 2 Bridges the Gap at Millhaven Lodge Banner Photo

Hearts Connected: Year 2 Bridges the Gap at Millhaven Lodge The smiles inside Millhaven Lodge this week were bright enough to light up the entire neighborhood. In a heartwarming culmination of their Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit, our Year 2 students paid their last special visit to the lodge for this term, delivering custom care packages that brought tears of joy and grateful smiles from the residents.

Food Tech ... Don't read this if you're hungry! Banner Photo

Food Tech ... Don't read this if you're hungry!

Primary - Future Leaders Take the Floor at Parliament House Banner Photo

Primary - Future Leaders Take the Floor at Parliament House On the 23rd of June, six of our selected students had the privilege of representing our school at the Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Convention, held at the Parliament of Victoria.

A Magical Evening at Our German Lantern Festival Banner Photo

A Magical Evening at Our German Lantern Festival This year, our annual German Lantern Festival looked a little different. Instead of taking our traditional lantern parade around the lake, we gathered on the school grounds, allowing us to experience the beautiful tradition of Sankt Martin in an even more authentic way.

Year 2 - Celebrates German Language and Culture Through Baking Banner Photo

Year 2 - Celebrates German Language and Culture Through Baking Our Year 2 students recently enjoyed a wonderful hands-on German learning experience that brought language, culture, and community together.

AFL School Holiday Program June 29th Banner Photo

AFL School Holiday Program June 29th

Louise Park is Visiting Lakeside College! Banner Photo

Louise Park is Visiting Lakeside College! On 5th August Louise will be visiting our school to talk to Primary Student and a special sesion for our Year 9's . This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the practices of professional authors and how they write the interesting and engaging stories we love.

Year 10 - Pastoral Care Banner Photo

Year 10 - Pastoral Care On Tuesday, June 23, our Year 10 students took part in a Pastoral Care Activity Day designed to support wellbeing, resilience, positive relationships and personal growth.

Lightning Premiership Banner Photo

Lightning Premiership Primary students delivered a day of fast, friendly competition at the Lightning Premiership this month. The event showcased strong teamwork, improved skills and plenty of enthusiasm as teams rotated through short, high‑energy matches.

Free School Holiday Activities! Banner Photo

Free School Holiday Activities!

Walk My Way Banner Photo

Walk My Way Community Walk Update

OSHC - Now Open Student Free Days & Winter Holiday Program Banner Photo

OSHC - Now Open Student Free Days & Winter Holiday Program We will be running on BOTH days for the upcoming student free days on the 6th and 7th August 2026 and any student free days in the future. Our operating hours are 7:00am to 6:00pm.

2026 & 2027 Significant Dates Banner Photo

2026 & 2027 Significant Dates 2026 Term Dates, Term 3 – 10 Weeks, Monday, 13 July – Friday, 18 September, Student Free Day - Parent Teacher Interviews: Thursday, 06 August, Student Free Day: Friday, 07 August, 2027 Significant Dates

Supporting Locals Banner Photo

Supporting Locals Lakeside College is proud to be in partnership with a number of family and community businesses.

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