Principal's Report
Year 4 Campers
It sounds like we’re on to a winner with the new venue for Year 4 camp. The feedback from the students and staff has been excellent so we are looking forward to establishing a longer term connection with Mill Valley Ranch.
It was pleasing to hear of the many stories of students conquering some personal fears and worries on camp. This includes riding a horse for the first time, staying away from home for 2 nights, eating new foods and having a go at new activities. This is what camps are all about, taking us out of our comfort zone to see what we can accomplish.
A huge thank you to all the staff and parents who organised and attended camp – it doesn’t happen without you!
2024 Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey
The information you provide as LPS community members is highly beneficial for guiding our next steps and decision making at the school. It is also an opportunity for us to hear your feedback and respond accordingly.
This will be open until 20th September. We really value parent input so if you get time, please spend some time completing the survey.
There will be a separate email sent reminding you of the link and code to use to complete the survey.
Father’s Day Stall
Many thanks to the Parents and Friends Association for conducting another successful Father’s Day stall. Always a lot of behind-the-scenes activity to enable the wide variety of gift options presented to the students to buy.
Welcome To Langwarrin Primary School (officially)
We would like to welcome 3 new Education Support Staff to our school.
Alice Yates
Sarah Jones
Jody Boyle
Sarah White
We look forward to having you work alongside our students to help then achieve their goals!
Aerobics
On Saturday the 31st of August, our 4 aerobics teams, Glitterbugs, Red Diamonds, Black Diamonds and Rubies, competed in the FISAF National Aerobics Championships on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It was a very exciting day and although none of our teams got a podium finish, they all performed the best routines they have ever done, and we are so incredibly proud of them all. Thank-you to all the families who travelled to Queensland to make this amazing opportunity happen. Thank-you to Georgia Gates, Debbie Howson and Jayde Bear for all the work you have done at training each week and for all the organising leading up to this event.
$400 School Saving Bonus 2025
In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks. The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
Actions for parents and carers
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
- Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email. To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.
Have a great fortnight,
Mark Moorhouse