Lismore South Public School Newsletter

Please be aware that morning supervision does not commence until 8.30am when teachers begin duty. Students who are dropped off, walk to school or ride their bike are not to be at school before 8.30am each day. This is a health and safety requirement. Thank you to the majority of our families who are abiding by this request and are helping keep everyone safe.

 We are using the Sentral text message system to confirm absences. If your child is absent from school you will receive a text message requesting an explanation for this absence.

The message will read: Lismore South PS: Your {son_daughter} {student_first_name} {student_surname_initial} was marked absent from school {date of absence}. Please provide an explanation by replying to this message.

If you have more than one child away, you will receive a message for each student. Please respond to each individual message as these are directly linked to the class roll. Please do not respond with picture messages as they will not link to the roll, just reply by text. If you have a doctor's certificate please send it in with the student when they return to school. 

Echidna and Goanna groups were filled with excitement this week as we celebrated Book Week. Children used their imagination as they transformed into their characters and explored different identities through role play. This week we read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" inspired by our interest in the life-cycle of our silkworms, and made our own silkworms from clay. It is wonderful to see children's curiosity and enthusiasm as we inquire about the living world. 

If a child presents as sick to the office, you will be asked to come and collect your child. While we understand that the symptoms can look like a cold or flu, we can’t take risks with the health of other children or staff. Symptoms to watch out for are fever, a cough, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath.

We love to celebrate the birthdays of our students, even during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time we ask that cakes be store bought and single serve only or alternatively you may like to provide single wrapped iceblocks. 

Our school canteen will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in Term 4. All food needs to be pre-ordered by 9.00am. Food will be served in a paper bag supplied by the school. Canteen will only be operating for lunch, not recess.  

Breakfast Club operates Monday to Friday from 8.30 - 8.55am.  Donations of Weetbix (Homebrand is fine) would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the school office.