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Have You Joined Our LCS Alumni Group?

Calling all current and previous students, parents, board members and employees of LCS! 

 

We invite you to join our Alumni Facebook Group, a place to reminisce on the memories made since the school's inception in 1976.

 

LCS Archivist Louise Nash has been busy digitising school photos and records, organising and uploading them so that, in time, alumni will be able to access this treasure trove of memories plotting the school's progression, from 37 students and two teachers, to more than 750 students and 140 staff.

 

We would love for you to join the conversation on our Alumni Group, which is all about connecting through shared experiences, and maintaining a sense of belonging. This is for you! To join the group, search 'LCS Alumni' in Facebook Groups, and click join. Or click here: www.facebook.com/groups/launcestonchristianschoolalumni/ 

You can also scan and share the QR code below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Safety Alert: Protecting Our Little Ones

As summer approaches, it’s important to remember that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among Australian children. To keep young children safe around backyard swimming pools, follow these four key actions from the Royal Life Saving Australia’s Keep Watch campaign: Supervise, Restrict, Teach, and Respond.

 

Supervise: Always keep a close watch on children around water. 

Restrict: Ensure pool areas are securely fenced and access is restricted. 

Teach: Educate children about water safety and swimming skills.

Respond: Be prepared to act quickly in case of an emergency.

Installing a pool safety barrier

If your swimming pool or spa can hold a depth of water of 300mm (30cm) or more, there is a requirement for it to be surrounded by a compliant barrier. The owner may only install the pool, which includes an inflatable or relocatable pool, after a safety barrier is installed. 

This requirement applies to pools and spas installed from 1994 onwards. Owners of pools built before 1994 are encouraged to install and maintain a pool safety barrier to protect their own safety and that of the community.

The requirement applies to:

  • In-ground pools
  • Indoor pools (excluding bathroom spa-baths)
  • Above ground pools
  • Inflatable and relocatable pools
  • Wading pools holding 300mm (30cm) of water
  • Hot tubs/spas

In Tasmania, the installation of pool safety barriers must be performed by a licensed builder and overseen by a licensed building surveyor.

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Stay safe and enjoy a fun-filled summer!