National School Chaplaincy Program Funding

As I type this principal's report for our second last newsletter I have just received an email letting our school know that we have been successful in obtaining National School Chaplaincy Program Funding for 2026. This means that Cherrie will continue to work alongside our staff, students and families to assist in so many valuable ways. The work Cherrie has done this year in particular has been much needed and welcomed by many.

Step Up

Next Monday we begin our annual Step Up program. This is an opportunity for students to see and hear from some of the teachers currently working in that year level about the programs and curriculum they will participate in during 2026. Our final part of our step up program will be on Monday 15th December, where students will meet their 2026 teachers, find out their class mates and what room they will be in next year.

Meet the Teacher

Monday 15th will see students meet their 2026 teacher. This is a very exciting time for all students. I thank Mr B and our class teachers for the many hours of work and meetings that go into creating classes and the complexities that come with it. We consider all requests however at times we cannot appease everyone.

A Special Assembly – Whole School Assembly

On Friday 12th, we will have our second last assembly, this will be to announce our 2026 school captains and also present our last Above and Beyond certificates. This will commence at 3pm, parents are welcome to attend.

Christmas Concert – 10th December

We are excited to have our Christmas concert on Wednesday 10th December! Starting time is 5.30pm. Students sit with their families on the oval. Please bring deck chairs or picnic blankets. You are welcome to bring your own picnic, snacks, drinks; however, this is an alcohol-free event. No pets or smoking are permitted on the school grounds. Classes get called up to the back of the stage area to meet their teacher two items before their turn. When students are not performing, we ask that they are seated with their family. From 5pm we will have the BBQ going - selling sausages in bread, cold drinks and Zooper Doopers. Payment will be CARD ONLY. There will be a HUGE raffle on the night - some fantastic prizes up for grabs including an iPad and two x $100 The Continental Sorrento vouchers. Tickets are 3 for $6.00 and these can be purchased between 5pm and up to class act 28. The winners will be drawn at the end of the concert. You MUST be present to receive the prize. Payment will be CARD ONLY. Mel the coffee lady will be onsite too. Fingers crossed the weather will be on our side, and we are in for a big night of celebrating our wonderful LPS kids. Look forward to seeing you there.

Who returns when?

Teachers: Tuesday 27th January 2026 – Staff only

Teachers: Wednesday 28th January 2026 – Staff only

Years 1-6: Thursday 29th January 2026 – Students return to classrooms at 8.45am

Preps: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 10am.

***(some preps will have a scheduled appointment on 29th January / 30th January for one-on-one assessment with classroom teacher)

School Hours in 2026

8.50am – 3.20pm

8:45am	First bell (students can go into their classroom)
8:50am	Learning time
11:20am	Eating bell (students eat in their classroom)
11:30am	Big Play
12:00noon	Half bell
12:30pm	Learning time
2:10pm	Little Play (students will have time to eat prior to play)
2:30pm	Learning time
3:20pm	Students dismissed

Don’t forget Friday 19th December is a 1.30pm finish.

Teaching Teams for 2026

Below are our 2026 teaching teams. As always we plan this with the best intentions of no changes, but occasionally changes need to be made due to unexpected circumstances. We thank you for your understanding with this.

2026 LPS School Leadership Team

Nicola Pepper, Rowan Balzary, Heather Soutar, Jennie McDonald, Ryan Jellie, Georgia Ryan, Angela Stacey & Brittany Taylor.

Prep

Mrs Hansted

Prep H

Team Leader

Ms Vrionis

Prep V

Mrs Brown

Prep B

Mrs Kregor

Mrs Williams

Prep KW

Mrs Geldenhuys

Prep G

Year 1

Mrs Bear

1B

Team Leader

Miss Anderson

1A

Miss Spiteri

1S

Miss Rowlands

1R

Year 2

Mrs Putson

2P

Team Leader

Mrs Hollier

2H

Miss Yates

2Y

Miss Riggs

2R

Year 3

Ms Quinn

3Q

Team Leader

Ms Chen

3S

Ms Christie

3C

Mrs Devers

3D

Year 4

Mrs Craig

4MD

Team Leader

Mrs Dyer

Mrs Horvath

Mrs Dyer

4HD

Mrs Gadsden

4G

Ms Chila

4C

Year 5

Mrs Ninitch

5N

Team Leader

Mr Tilling

5T

Mrs Vancea

5V

Mrs Luxford

5L

Year 6

Mrs Payne

6P

Team Leader

Mr Embling

Mrs Doughty

6ED

Mr Preston

6D

Miss Kambarbakis

6K

Specialist

Classes

ICT

Mrs Pask

Team Leader

Music

Mr Flynn

PE

Mr Coburn

Ms Hussey

LOTE - Auslan

Mrs Golden

Health

Mr Smith

Specialist

Classes

Visual Art

Ms Kincs

Library - P-2

Mrs Cullen

Maths in action - 3-6

Mr Jellie

Well-Being

Team

Well-being Assistant Principal

Mr Balzary

Disability Inclusion Leader/MHWL

Miss Ryan

Disability

Inclusion support

Miss Campbell

School Psychologist

Brittany

Taylor

School Chaplain

Cherrie

Newsham

Admin

Team

Business Manager

Angela Stacey

Administration

Michelle Kilby

Administration

Christie Davidson

Administration / OHS

Jo Davey

First Aid / OHS

Kelly Upston

Education Support staff

Literacy Intervention

Narelle

Grounds

Jay

Koorie Engagement

Pip

Food Science/Farm

Laura

Classroom Support

Kathy

Education Support staff

Classroom Support

Tegan

Classroom Support

Zac

Classroom Support

Connor

Classroom Support

Josh

Classroom Support

Lily P

Education Support staff

Classroom Support

Megan

Classroom Support

Liane

Classroom Support

Candice

Classroom Support

Fiona

Classroom Support

Sarah W

Education Support staff

Classroom Support

Debbie

Classroom Support

Sam

Classroom Support

Sarah J

Classroom Support

Jody

Classroom Support

Julie-ann

Education Support staff

Classroom Support

Sarah G

Classroom Support

Ashley

Classroom Support

Max

Classroom Support

Alisha

Classroom Support

Eleanor

Education Support staff

Classroom Support

Lily S

Classroom Support

Troy

Classroom Support

Karen

ICT Technician

Sarah

Edwards

THRIVE

Sarah

Roney

Leadership

Numeracy Leader

Mr Jellie

Junior School Literacy Leader

Miss McDonald

Curriculum Assistant Principal

Ms Soutar

Well-being Assistant Principal

Mr Balzary

Acting Principal

Mrs Pepper

We welcome new staff to LPS in 2026. Mrs Sarah Luxford and Miss Natalie Rowlands. We also welcome back Mr Anthony Smith. With new additions to the team, we have some sad farewells…. we say good bye to Mr Brad Sheehy, Mrs Rebecca Jarvie and Alex Mason who are all moving on to other local schools. After working 20 plus years at LPS we say a sad good-bye to Mrs Sandra Thomas who is retiring. Sandra is looking forward to spending more time in her caravan on trips around our great land and looking after her granddaughter.

Have a wonderful fortnight,

Nicola Pepper.

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