News & Information

Important Reminder: Parking @ LCS

We would like to remind everyone about the importance of adhering to our school's parking policy, especially in light of a recent complaint from the local council regarding vehicles speeding at Windsor Park.

It is crucial that we all abide by the posted speed limit to protect the safety of our children and other users of this shared space. Failure to do so puts our ability to continue using Windsor Park for drop-off and pick-up at risk.

Please take a moment to review the attached parking policy, which outlines the guidelines and expectations we must follow. Compliance with this policy is not optional - it is essential for the wellbeing of our school community and our continued use of this facility.

We urge everyone to drive slowly and carefully when entering and exiting the park and to ensure that you park in a safe manner within the designated areas. Let's work together to address this issue before it escalates further.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Regional Champs

Our LCS Science and Engineering Team won the regional round of the competition at UTAS yesterday! 🎉

The team, made up of Year 9 and 10 LCS students, has given up many lunch times practicing for this event. Their hard work and dedication have paid off, as they have qualified for the state competition on Monday.

A big thanks to Mr Jose, Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Ferguson for supporting the team throughout the day.

Jon Madin Visits LCS 

Last week we thrilled to welcome back the one and only Jon Madin to LCS!

Jon has been a regular visitor to our school for years, and his energy and passion for music-making are truly infectious. During his sessions, Jon guided each class to use his unique, whacky musical instruments.

After the workshops, the classes came together to perform the pieces they had learned during their workshop. The resulting sounds were a perfect blend of creativity, teamwork, and pure joy.

Thanks for visiting, Jon!

Author Visit: Martin Chatterton

Last week, our Secondary School was privileged to have world-renowned author and illustrator, Martin Ed Chatterton visit LCS.

The audience were inspired, as Martin shared a variety of fun stories, which provided many teaching moments during his engaging and fun presentation. A highlight was his 'live' drawings of students and staff.

"Martin is skilled at delivering key educational motivation contained within an entertaining external package and is particularly adept at engaging reluctant readers" - www.worldofchatterton.com

Bowerbirds in the Library?!

Kinder Russell, the Preps and Year 1s had fun in the Library today listening to Aura Parker read her beautiful book; 'Bowerbird Blues' to us as part of National Simultaneous Storytime. 

Here are some photos and a link to the recording of the event if your child was away yesterday or would like to listen to it again. 

Thanks to Mrs Dykman for her beautiful display!

Mrs Morgan

From the PE Department

On Friday 10th May we took a team of 25 riders to the annual All-Schools Mountain Biking event held @ Tolosa Park, Glenorchy.

Each team member participated in the Downhill time trial and the Cross-Country race. We had a couple of outstanding results in the downhill with Mackenzie Foster placing 3rd and Michel Sebastian placing 2nd! An amazing achievement! Our best finish in the Cross Country was Marnus Lombard who finished 8th.

It was an epic day! We departed LCS @ 6am and returned @ 6:30pm and fun day was had by all.  All riders even received a $20 myride gift voucher for taking part. A big thanks to the parents who came along, Amada Foster, Scott Midson, Kim Bonner and Tim Murfet. 

Next year’s event will be back up North @ Trevallyn and we look forward to entering another team in 2025!

NSATIS Coaches Needed - Term 3

I know that a general call out for helpers isn’t often successful, but I will try it anyway!

Our Term 3 sport sign-ups are closed, and we have enough interest in the following sports to enter teams in the NSATIS rosters:

• NSATIS Senior Girls Volleyball – Monday afternoons (Term 3)
• NSATIS Senior Girls Soccer – Wednesday afternoons (Term 3)
• NSATIS Senior Boys Soccer – Wednesday afternoons (Term 3)
• NSATIS Senior Girls Netball – Wednesday afternoons (Term 3)

This is a call out to see if there are any parents/grandparents/family friends that are interested in coaching? Or perhaps you have a good recommendation of someone I could contact to help out with coaching?

Happy to chat if you have any further questions, feel free to send me an email boskerr@lcs.tas.edu.au and I will call you back!

Mr Bosker

Employment Opportunities 

Can You Sew?

Free Tech-Parenting Course 

Daniel Sih, a TEDx speaker and award-winning author, is well known within our schools and his latest book: Raising Tech-Healthy Humans, has been widely used in CEN schools over the past 12 months.

Normally priced at $97, Raising Tech-Healthy Humans is complimentary for families with children in CEN schools - filmed with the support of Christian Schools Tasmania and Chairo Christian School. 

Sign up for the course for CEN schools HERE: www.raisinghumans.au/cen

Lemons Needed

The HEC department would love donations of lemons throughout the school year. If you have a tree overflowing with lemons, please consider donating them to our department. Thank you!

From the Office

Extended Leave Reminder

Please be aware that if your child will be absent from school for 3 days or more for recreation or travel, parents/carers are required to complete an Extended Leave Application Form in advance.

Kindly click the link to download the LCS Extended Leave Policy and Application Form so you may familiarise yourself with the procedure and to apply if needed.

Chewing Gum Reminder

There has been an increased number of Secondary School students seen with chewing gum. A reminder to everyone that chewing gum is prohibited from all areas of the LCS campus.

Have You Downloaded the New LCS Parent App? 

Please remove 'The LCS Hub' app (see below) from your devices and replace them with Parent Orbit. Please note that The LCS Hub app is inaccessible. The Hub is now accessible via the Parent Orbit app. 

 To download the app: 

• Go to: https://parentorbit.page.link/lcs OR scan the QR code above. You’ll be directed to the Apple or Google store.
• Click the Install button. After the app is installed, our school will be loaded as an account. If prompted to enter a school code, our school code is LCS.
• Click on our school’s name then tap the login button.
• Enter your parent account credentials for TheHub/Parent Lounge into the login screen.
• When prompted, Allow Parent Orbit to send you notifications.

If you have any questions, please email helpdesk@lcs.tas.edu.au

Outside School Hours Care - LCS Campus

In partnership with Hope Discovery, we are delighted to offer Launceston Christian School families after school care in 2024. 

We understand the pressures and demands families face as they schedule work commitments around schooling.

Hope Discovery is taking enrolments to host after school hours care on LCS premises now, and sessions will begin on Monday the 5th of February, 3.15-6pm, for LCS students aged 4-12.Contact oshc@door-of-hope.org or call 03 6343 4614 for information about pricing and to enrol students. Details in the attached flier.

Uniform Shop Term Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Wednesday

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

If you have any inquiries regarding uniforms, or need to make an appointment, please get in touch with our Uniform Coordinator: Anne Rixon, at 0400573902 

A REMINDER: LCS Uniform Policy - Shoes

Designated sports shoes only

LCS Volunteer Application Form

At LCS, we believe in the importance of fostering a positive, supportive community. We believe that parents and community members are essential partners in achieving this goal, and we would like to invite you to consider volunteering at LCS. We welcome your involvement if you have a specific skill or talent to share or simply want to lend a helping hand. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below and return it to the Office/email it to kibbelm@lcs.tas.edu.au together with the required documentation.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you.