School News
Week 6 Update
The winter weather has certainly arrived over the past week (especially last night) and we are also seeing a large number of students and staff absent due to illness. If your child is unwell please keep them home. This will help stop the spread across the school.
We appreciate everyone's understanding as we have a large number of relief teachers across the school due to teacher illness. If you have any queries about your child when the regular classroom teacher is absent please touch base with the relief teacher as many of our regular TRTs are very familiar with our students. If they are unable to help please email your child's regular teacher and they will make contact on their return, or see the Front Office for support. If the matter is urgent Leadership will follow up.
Semester 1 Reports
Teachers are beginning to write Semester 1 reports that provide a detailed and personalised outline of your child's growth and next steps. Our progress reports further give an accurate and objective assessment of their achievement.
Families may query why their child is not working at year-level standard. This may be due to the Semester 1 reports being mid-year progress reports, and that our students are still working towards the year-level expectation. The mid-year report reflects student achievement demonstrated against the standard, taking into account what has been taught to that point in the year. When reporting in the middle of the year, our teachers make an on-balance judgement as to what level of achievement the student is demonstrating in relation to the achievement standard, taking into account the curriculum taught and assessed to that point in the year. At times students may not be at year level, and our teachers make contact, prior to the report being sent home, with families to ensure the appropriate intervention is in place and to discuss how families can support their child at home.
This year we have also made a significant change to our reports. Previously we have reported on students' Approaches to Learning that were based on the 5 keys to success. With the implementation of our Learner Qualities (Innovative, Reflective, Curious, Independent, Collaborative and Resilient) we are now reporting on students' abilities in each of these areas. Our Learner Qualities provide a clear picture of what a successful learner is at LNPS, and are essential dispositions needed to be successful in all aspects of life. This is another step in our journey of developing Visible Learners.
Reports will be available for families via the Sentral Parent Portal on Monday 3rd July at 3pm. If you are not able to access the Sentral Parent Portal please contact Vanessa on 8443 5544.
Reception Mid-Year Intake 2024
The South Australian Government is introducing a Reception mid-year intake into schools beginning in 2024.
What is mid-year intake?
A mid-year intake will allow parents to enrol students born in the middle of the year in school at a time that is more appropriate to their age and their stage of development.
When will mid-year intake commence in schools?
The mid-year intake for students starting school commences in 2024. For 2023, schools will continue with their single intake at the beginning of the school year, as per the current School Enrolment Policy.
How many terms of Reception will each child have?
Students who start school at the beginning of the year will continue to progress through 4 terms of Reception. Students who start school through a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of Reception.
This is an exciting initiative for schools and for further information please see Starting School.
2024 Enrolments
Registrations of Interest for enrolling your child in 2024 are now being accepted.
Do you have a child that will be joining siblings at LNPS in 2024? All sibling enrolments for 2024 are now due to be completed at the Front Office.
Please contact us regarding Registration of Interest forms or download one from our website.
Please phone Tarah on 84435544 for further information.
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