From the Principal

Werte

Cross Country

Congratulations Larapinta Lizards who have taken the crown in this years cross country. Fantastic participation by all children. Special thanks to the families who came to help and cheer the children along, we value your support and love having you on campus. I have issued Larapinta, in fact all the teams, a challenge if they can take out the trifecta this year by winning the swimming carnival then we will turn Living Waters Larapinta blue for the day. So come on Albrecht and Flynn get training for the swimming carnival so we don't have to go blue for the day. 

If your child has been selected to represent Living Waters at the district cross country a letter will be sent home soon. Special thanks to Mrs Clarke for organising the event it ran smoothly and fun was had by all. 

“Be a good sport!” How many times did I hear that phrase growing up? Good sportsmanship is a quality that many parents and teachers want to cultivate in kids. Sportsmanship is more than being a “good sport” on the sports field, it’s having a good attitude and remembering to love God and love our neighbours, no matter what we’re doing (sports or other activities). The Bible is full of stories about people having a great attitude and glorifying God.

Joseph

Genesis 37-46

Joseph had every reason to have a bad attitude! His brothers sold him into slavery, he was tricked and treated poorly by his owner’s wife, and he ended up in prison in Egypt. And yet, Joseph showed nothing but good sportsmanship and a great attitude throughout his entire life! In fact, when his brothers came to Egypt to look for food (and Joseph was second in command over all of Egypt!) he welcomed them with open arms and gave them the best of everything. Throughout the challenges in Joseph’s life, he always gave glory to God and treated other people well.

For the next 3 weeks our focus value is Love- Be a good sport. I would ask that you talk to your children about times they have faced adversity, in sports or at school or with friends. Ask them how Joseph responded, and how that helps them think through the ways they can show good sportsmanship and a good attitude.

Mrs Lisa Goldsworthy