Annual privacy reminder for our school community

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ privacy policy and the Schools’ privacy collection notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students policy (found on our school website), describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use [Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education] safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using [Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education], please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents

2026 Stationery Book Packs - did you forget to order?

If YES you can still do this by jumping online and placing your order. Please note a late charge may apply.

1. Go to https://booklist.paperchase.com.au

2. Enter School Access Code: PLO005

Access code must be entered. Searching for school will not work

3. Click ‘Create Order’

4. Enter student’s first and last name, choose year level from the drop-down list and click 'Continue'.

5. Click 'Add Order to Cart'

6. You may then either Checkout or Add Another Student.

Please check your E-mail for order receipt. If you do not receive email confirmation, please contact Paperchase directly 1300 739 742 to confirm your order was placed correctly.

If families do not provide or purchase their own educational items for their child/ren, the school will ensure your child/ren has free access to shared items at school to access the school’s delivery of the curriculum.

2025 LCS Yearbook

The 2025 yearbooks have arrived and will be sent home today with the eldest child in each family who placed an order.

A limited number of additional copies are available for purchase at $20.00 each. Payment can be made via QKR.

Meet and Greet Booking Reminder

Thursday 19th February

Friendly Reminder to log onto XUNO to book Parent/Teacher Interviews if you have not yet done so. Students are to attend school as normal on this day!

For details on how to book an interview, please see attached Xuno Parent Information Booklet.

PLEASE NOTE: If your child takes part in a student support group meeting (SSG) each term please do not book an interview time as this will be part of your first SSG meeting which will be held either on Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th of February (families will be notified of their appointment time by Friday 13th February).

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student misses out on important, educational, and enjoyable school activities. This fund supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their educational opportunities.

Schools must use CSEF payments for eligible students’ expenses related to:

School incursions, excursions and camps
Swimming programs and other school-organised sporting activities

Please note that CSEF cannot be used for voluntary school charges, stationery, school uniforms, music lessons, or other optional items.

Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or who are temporary foster parents may be eligible. The allowance is paid directly to the school to support eligible activities for your child.

Annual CSEF amount per student:

$400 for primary and secondary students

How to Apply

Applying for the first time: New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download the attached form or alternatively visit; www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Existing recipients: If you applied for CSEF at your child’s school in 2025, you do not need to reapply in 2026 unless your circumstances have changed.

You will need to submit a new application if:

Your child is newly enrolled or has changed schools in 2026
There has been a change in family circumstances (e.g. custody, name, concession card details)
New siblings have commenced at the school in 2026
If you are unsure, please contact the school office for assistance.

That is all for this week, Lisa Lind

Year 3/4 News