LPS Newsletter

Principal's Report 

Term 3 is already off and running with so many things happening around the school. Congratulations to our youngest students (our amazing prep students) celebrating 100 days of school last week. Thank you to Jenna, Andrew and all parents and carers for going to so much effort to make this such a memorable and fun day.

 

A big welcome to Vanessa Schembri our new visual arts teacher. She is a very experienced teacher especially in the field of visual arts and already great things are happening down in the art room with Vanessa.

 

SAKG this is a mixture of year 1s and 6s which is really keeping Kaye busy! She has (as always) planned a fabulous term of cooking and gardening experiences for our students. We are always looking for extra help, please let us know if you'd like to come along to a session. All you need is a current working with children check.

 

Coming up later this term in week 8 we will be holding a Science and Maths family night. Lots of information will be posted on Compass over the next weeks. Keep Tuesday 9th of September 4-6pm free.

 

Thank you to parents and carers who are helping out with library sessions. Don't forget to read weekly class reminders on Compass each Sunday to check out library session times. Contact your child/ren's teacher via Compass to register your interest. We really appreciate your help and support.

 

We are still in the depths of winter weather and with that comes a range of viruses and illness. Please keep unwell children home until they are fully recovered to manage the demands of school.  

We encourage parents, carers and students to: 

• wash or sanitise your hands thoroughly and regularly, particularly before and after touching your face 

• cough or sneeze into your elbow

 • stay home if unwell and consult your GP or Nurse-on-Call as needed

 • stay up to date with your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

 

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. Some people are more at risk of severe illness from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program. Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies. Many can give a COVID-19 booster at the same time.

 

The safety of our children is a top priority. School crossings have special rules and are often a workplace for our School Crossing Supervisors. Your actions on and around school crossings keep our community safe.

Safe behaviours at school crossings

As kids travel to and from school it’s important for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be aware and take extra care during these busy times. Following the road rules at school crossings doesn’t just keep our community safe, it is also the law. 

To help keep our kids safe, it’s important for drivers to:

  • Slow down around school crossings at a speed slow enough to stop safely, if necessary.

  • Stop if a hand held “Stop” sign is displayed and you must give way when school crossings flags are displayed.

  • Stop and wait until the school crossing is clear of all pedestrians including supervisors.

  • Stop if a child or adult is about to cross or is crossing, even if there is no crossing supervisor.

  • Never overtake a vehicle stopping or stopped at the crossing.

  • Never let children get in or out of your vehicle when stopped waiting at a school crossing.

  • Respect School Crossing Supervisors, they’re trained to support children’s safety.

  • Always watch out for children near schools and if you see a school crossing, use it.

At school crossings, all road users need to be alert, including pedestrians. Always look and listen for approaching traffic from each direction before crossing. Pedestrians need to be sure that drivers or riders have seen them and are stopping.

Identifying a school crossing

School crossings are operational when flags are displayed or signs with flashing lights are operating. Drivers, riders and pedestrians can look out for the following to help identify a school crossing:  

  • School crossings are active on weekdays during Victorian school terms. Usually between 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm.

  • Red and white posts on each side of the road with orange children’s crossing flags.

  • Two parallel continuous or broken lines across the road surface. Children’s crossing yellow signs and twin yellow lights flashing.

  • School crossing supervisor may be present, easily identified by a high visibility yellow safety vest or jacket and a hat with the word ‘Supervisor’ embroidered.

  • If you’re driving in a school zone, it usually means a school crossing will be nearby. In most cases, the speed limit displayed will be 40km/h or 60km/h (when the original speed limit is 80km/h or higher).