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.

May 2026 · 02 Jun 2026

In this issue

From the Principal Banner Photo

From the Principal As we move steadily into the assessment period for our Years 7–12 students, I would like totake a moment to reflect on the importance of preparation, perseverance, and perspectiveduring this important time in the academic year.

Child Safe: Standard 3 Banner Photo

Child Safe: Standard 3 In continuing our regular communication about the Child Safe Standards, we’re taking a closer look at Standard 3.

Melissa Harford - Head of Primary & Director of Learning and Growth Banner Photo

Melissa Harford - Head of Primary & Director of Learning and Growth Dear Lakeside Community,, Having been part of this wonderful community for the past six years, it is a particularly special feeling to step into the role of Head of Primary.

Student Leaders -Leadership Training Day Banner Photo

Student Leaders -Leadership Training Day Our student leadership training day was a fantastic success, providing our emerging leaders with invaluable skills for the year ahead.

Interschool Secondary Chess Competition Banner Photo

Interschool Secondary Chess Competition Our Lakeside students represented the College with pride at this week’s Interschool Chess competition, demonstrating not only strong gameplay but the kind of character that truly sets them apart.

All In: Listening with Open Hearts Banner Photo

All In: Listening with Open Hearts Some weeks leave a mark. This was one of them

Legal Studies Excursion - Year 11 Banner Photo

Legal Studies Excursion - Year 11 Our Unit 1 Legal Studies students enjoyed an exciting excursion into Melbourne’s legal and criminal history!

Primary Division Cross Country Banner Photo

Primary Division Cross Country Wednesday the 27th May, gave us perfect winter cross country conditions for our x4 athletes to compete at the Cardinia Division Cross Country Championships.

Melbourne Zoo Excursion Year 10 Science Banner Photo

Melbourne Zoo Excursion Year 10 Science The forecast was overcast with advancing showers for May 26, but Melbourne did its usual trick of surprising us, pleasantly, with the sun shining for most of our time with year 10 science students at the Zoo that day.

Secondary Wellbeing Banner Photo

Secondary Wellbeing Building Connections, Confidence and Success

School TV - Dealing with Conflict Banner Photo

School TV - Dealing with Conflict "Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Whether at home, in the classroom or online, disagreements are something every child will encounter. Yet for many families, conflict can feel uncomfortable and difficult to manage."

FREE Webinar - Understanding Anxiety & Depression to Foster Resilience (Part II) Banner Photo

FREE Webinar - Understanding Anxiety & Depression to Foster Resilience (Part II)

Secondary News Banner Photo

Secondary News As we reach the halfway point another busy and rewarding term, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the enthusiasm and commitment shown by our students across a wide range of academic, sporting and co-curricular activities.

Year 11 - Psychology Brain Dissection. Banner Photo

Year 11 - Psychology Brain Dissection. Our Year 11 VCE Psychology students recently took part in an exciting and hands-on brain dissection practical as part of their studies into the nervous system and brain functioning.

Stage School Australia Banner Photo

Stage School Australia Stage School Australia Opens Semester 2 Enrolments

VCE & Careers Expo Banner Photo

VCE & Careers Expo On Thursday, 30 April, our Year 10–12 students attended the VCE & Careers Expo at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

OSHC Now Available on Student‑Free Days Banner Photo

OSHC Now Available on Student‑Free Days We are pleased to share that Camp Australia’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program will now be available on student‑free days, operating from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

20 Year Anniversary Banner Photo

20 Year Anniversary Celebrating God’s Faithfulness and Remarkable Growth

Parking Reminder for Lakeside Families Banner Photo

Parking Reminder for Lakeside Families Lakeside families, we kindly ask for your help in keeping our precinct safe and considerate for everyone.

Winter Music Soiree - 18th June Banner Photo

Winter Music Soiree - 18th June Our talented instrumental students and senior music students will be taking the stage on Thursday, 18 June at 5:30pm to share what they’ve been working on this semester.

Pizza Day - June 18 Banner Photo

Pizza Day - June 18 Pizza Day returns to Lakeside College on Thursday, 18 June!, Orders are now open via Spriggy and will close on June 12 at 9:00 am.

Enrolment News - Prep & Year 7 2028 Banner Photo

Enrolment News - Prep & Year 7 2028 Applications for Prep 2028 at Lakeside College are now open., Year 7 2028 Enrolments, Sibling Enrolments – Apply Early

Supporting Locals Banner Photo

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

OSHC - Winter Holiday Program Banner Photo

OSHC - Winter Holiday Program

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