Lismore South Public School Newsletter

Welcome back to Term 2 at Lismore South Public School.

Thank you to those families who supported the Lismore ANZAC Day by bringing their students to march with the school. Our students and staff walked proudly and represented their school with respect. There were a lot of positive comments and cheering from the crowd as the students made their way along Molesworth Street to the War Memorial.

Staff engaged in webinars, online information, discussions and planning on the Staff Development Day. The focus of our learning on that day was improving the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and ensuring the sharing of culture and perspectives with all students.

Our Year 6 students were excited to receive their new school shirts, they are wearing them proudly and look fantastic. Staff loved the design the Year 6 students chose and purchased the same design.  

Our School Cross Country was postponed until this week because of wet conditions. It was a great day and students, staff and families enjoyed the beautiful weather. Students have been practising on our school oval but excelled themselves on the track at Nesbitt Park. Everyone went home with a tired smile on the day. Thank you to Mrs Golding and her team for a great day!

Staff from the STEM Academy came to launch the Solar Car Challenge on Tuesday. Students in Year 5 & 6 will be designing, planning, testing, modifying and creating solar cars over the coming weeks.

Thank you to those parents and carers who have attended the Student Led Conferences this week. It was great to see the excitement of students bringing their family into the school to talk about their learning and achievements in the classroom. Remember if you could not make an appointment this week, contact the school to make an alternative time with your child’s teacher. 

Staff and students have made a great start to Term 2 and our focus - to be on task is certainly evident in the classrooms of Lismore South Public School. Keep up the effort everyone!

Regards

Karen Newton

Relieving Principal

Opportunity classes are for primary school students who have high academic potential or who are intellectually gifted.  If you have a child in Year 4 and intend for them to apply for Year 5 placement in an opportunity class in 2024, please contact the school office.

Congratulations to Tahne`, Cruz and Orion who were selected in the Northern Rivers PSSA Rugby League team to represent Northern Rivers at the North Coast selection trials which were held at Coffs Harbour. Well done boys!

This week we held our annual Cross Country Carnival at Nesbitt Park. The weather was glorious, and all students participated with enthusiasm and team spirit. Congratulations to all of our students who have qualified for Zone Cross Country. The Zone carnival will be held on Friday 2nd June at the Lismore Turf Club and will be via private transport. 

On Tuesday 1st May, Stage 3 were invited to learn about Solar Energy.  Karen Ramsey from the Stem Academy introduced our students to electric circuits, battery power and solar power.  They also experimented with electric currents and how they work.

The students will be involved in a Solar Car Challenge during Term 2 as part of the Science Curriculum.

On Thursday 4th May, LSPS played two games of soccer against Wyrallah Road Public.  The boys played first and gave their all, with every player contributing.  The girls played with great spirit and endeavour. Unfortunately both teams were unable to secure the win. We look forward to more games in the future. Everybody represented the school with pride, playing fairly and for each other. Well done both teams. Thank you to Bodhi Estreich and Mrs Smidt for coaching the boys and girls, and to the parents who assisted with transport.

Darren Murcott - Organising Teacher

School photos for Kindergarten to Year 6 and the Preschool Goanna group will be taken on Thursday, 25th May.  Preschool Echidna group will be taken on Tuesday, 13th June.

Photos are taken on a PRE-PAY SYSTEM.  Please follow the instructions on the photo envelope.  Order envelopes will be sent home on Monday, 8th May and must be returned by Wednesday, 24th May.

Mobile phones, including devices which act as mobile phones are not permitted at our school. In fact, from 2021, student mobile phones are banned across all NSW Department of Education (DoE) Primary schools. Any student phones need to be handed in at the front office and then collected at the end of the day, as per our existing long-standing policy. The phone needs to stay in the their school bag until they have left the school grounds.  If there is an issue at school with your child/ren, the school will contact you.

Uniforms are available to purchase from the school office during office hours. If you wish to order online using a POP payment,  please contact the office to ensure  the items are in stock.  Some families still have Education Hardship Funds available which can be used for purchasing uniforms.

Please remember to clearly label hats and jackets with your child's name.  

The P & C has had an exciting and successful start to the year.  The committee would like to thank the families who assisted at the Election Day BBQ and also the students who returned Easter raffle tickets.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to the Easter Raffle prize winners. 1st- Karen Gallagher, 2nd Holly Martin-O’Grady, 3rd Peyton O’Rourke.  Each winner received Easter chocolates and a kindly donated handmade quilt.

The Mother’s Day stall will be in held in the Canteen at lunch time on Wednesday, 10th and Friday, 12th May.  All gifts are $5.00.

The P & C Committee invite volunteers to join us in hosting the main food stall at the Lismore Gemfest on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May. Students have been given a form inviting parents/carers and community members to be a part of the team.  As a volunteer, entry on the day is free!  Volunteers will be preparing food and selling food and drinks.  No special skills or training necessary.

We strongly encourage any volunteers who returned a form to join us for a catering meeting at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club on Thursday, 11th May at 5.15pm.

In Term 2, Canteen will open on Tuesday serving a weekly special ONLY.  Order forms will be sent out weekly and need to be returned by the Friday prior to the special day. 

Regular canteen items will only be available on Wednesdays and Fridays.