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.

August 2026 · 28 Aug 2026

In this issue

From The Principal Banner Photo

From The Principal As we head towards the latter part of Term 3, I am reminded of how quickly time passes. Since becoming Principal of Lakeside College, I don’t think I have ever felt a moment of boredom or time moving slowly.

Prep - Firefighters Visit! Banner Photo

Prep - Firefighters Visit! Exciting Visits from Our Local Firefighters!, Our Prep classes recently had some very special guests visit our school! As part of the Fire Ed for Foundation program, firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) came out for two highly interactive and educational sessions to teach our youngest learners all about home fire safety., Learning the Basics of Fire Safety, Exploring the Truck and Using the Hose

The Wizard of Oz - Tickets on Sale now! Banner Photo

The Wizard of Oz - Tickets on Sale now! We’re excited to invite you to join us for Lakeside College’s upcoming stage production of The Wizard of Oz .

Exploring Cranbourne Gardens Banner Photo

Exploring Cranbourne Gardens On Monday, our Year 2 students had a wonderful time exploring Cranbourne Gardens! As part of our PBL unit, students participated in an exciting sensory journey, using their five senses to make observations, investigate nature and develop their understanding of how we gather information from the world around us.

Author Visit: Michael Wagner! Banner Photo

Author Visit: Michael Wagner! This Month, our students were treated to an engaging and inspiring visit from Australian children’s author Michael Wagner.

We have a New Website! Banner Photo

We have a New Website! After 12 months of planning, building, refining, and collaborating across the College, our new Lakeside College website is officially live., A refreshed visual identity, Fresh, authentic imagery

Lakeside Senior Girls Attend Physics Breakfast Banner Photo

Lakeside Senior Girls Attend Physics Breakfast The Vic Physics Girls in Physics Breakfast for students in Years 10 – 12 was held in the Kensington Town Hall on Friday July 24.

School TV - ADHD Banner Photo

School TV - ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition that affects how children regulate attention, impulses and activity levels.

Literacy Games @ Lunch! Banner Photo

Literacy Games @ Lunch!

Prep 2028 & Year 7 2029 – Important Information for Current Families Banner Photo

Prep 2028 & Year 7 2029 – Important Information for Current Families As a small school with full class sizes and active waiting lists, Lakeside College continues to experience exceptionally high demand for enrolment, particularly in our key intake years of Prep and Year 7. We encourage current families to plan ahead for siblings to ensure they are included in upcoming enrolment rounds. Prep 2028 and Year 7 2029 – Applications are now open, Changing Enrolment Trends, Sibling Enrolments – Priority and Discounts, Why Early Enquiry Matters for Current Families

German Poetry Competition at Lakeside Banner Photo

German Poetry Competition at Lakeside German Poetry Competition at Lakeside, On 25 August, Lakeside Primary School hosted the Regional Final of the German Poetry Competition, and what a wonderful celebration of language, courage and dedication it was!

Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge: 102 Completed and Counting! Banner Photo

Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge: 102 Completed and Counting! A massive congratulations to the 102 primary students (30%) who have already completed the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge!

Computer Xplorers for Digi-Tech Banner Photo

Computer Xplorers for Digi-Tech As part of our Science Week celebrations (Monday 17th August – Friday 21st August), Lakeside College was delighted to welcome Computer Xplorers to our campus!, Students from Prep through to Year 6 participated in dedicated 50-minute, curriculum-aligned sessions.

PTFA - Highlight Banner Photo

PTFA - Highlight The Lakeside College PTFA has been an important part of our community since the very first year of the College, but we know we don’t talk about their work nearly enough!

Elevate Program Banner Photo

Elevate Program At Lakeside College, supporting our students’ social and emotional growth is just as vital as nurturing their academic success, which is why we are thrilled to highlight the Elevate Program.

Year 6 - Explores 'Towards Zero Waste' at CERES Banner Photo

Year 6 - Explores 'Towards Zero Waste' at CERES On Thursday the 13th, our Year 6 students headed out for an exciting, hands-on learning experience at the School of Nature and Climate at CERES.

Celebrating Our Year 3 Poets Banner Photo

Celebrating Our Year 3 Poets Over the past few weeks, our Year 3 students have embarked on a wonderful journey into the world of poetry.

Year 9-12 : Students Considering a Career in Medicine? Banner Photo

Year 9-12 : Students Considering a Career in Medicine? The Future Doctors Australia Program offers students aged 14–18 a unique opportunity to explore whether medicine could be the right career path for them.

FREE Parent Webinar: Friendship Problems and Social Stress. Banner Photo

FREE Parent Webinar: Friendship Problems and Social Stress. Friendship Problems and Social Stress Helping kids manage social issues on and offline.

Passtab: Our New Sign-In System Banner Photo

Passtab: Our New Sign-In System We are excited to share an upcoming enhancement to our school front office operations. Starting mid term 4, our school will be transitioning from our current sign-in system (Sine) to Passtab, a modern, digital visitor management platform designed specifically for schools., Why Are We Changing Systems?, Key Benefits of Passtab, The Situation Now, What You Need to Know on Your Next Visit

FREE WEBINAR: Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience (Part III) Banner Photo

FREE WEBINAR: Understanding Anxiety and Depression to Foster Resilience (Part III)

School TV - Positive Parenting Series, Neurodiversity Banner Photo

School TV - Positive Parenting Series, Neurodiversity Despite the best efforts of parents around the world, the reality is, there is no such thing as the ‘perfect parent’. However, arming yourself with the right information is a good start!

Holiday Hockey Program Banner Photo

Holiday Hockey Program

Supporting Locals Banner Photo

Supporting Locals

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