Lavington East Public School Newsletter

Week 5, Term 1 - 26 February 2020

What's the buzz this week?

What's the buzz this week?

http://www.skoolbag.com.au

How to stop a bully

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oKjW1OIjuw

Brooks Gibbs is an award-winning resilience educator who teaches students, parents, and teachers how to become emotionally strong and resolve conflict.

He is the author of Raise Them Strong and creator of SQUABBLES. Over 2,500 schools have hired him to speak allowing him to reach 2 million students face-to-face. His viral videos have amassed more than 250 million views worldwide.

School Calendar





Week 5

Wednesday 26 February

  • 2pm Primary Assembly - Hosted by 6S


Friday 28 February

  • Clean Up Australia Day
  • Year 6 Camp - note and deposit due


Week 6

Wednesday 4 March

  • 2pm Infants Assembly - Hosted by 1/2S
  • Scripture begins


Friday 6 March

  • Mortimer Shield


Week 7

Wednesday 11 March

  • Riverina Swimming
  • 2.30 Primary Assembly - Hosted by 5S


Friday 13 March

  • Year 5 Camp - note and deposit due


Week 8

Wednesday 18 March

  • Harmony Day - please note change of date
  • 2pm Infants Assembly in Hall - Hosted by 1/2R


Friday 20 March

  • Albury Gold Cup - 1/2 Day Public Holiday

Key Dates

  • 11th March - Riverina Swimming
  • 18th March - Harmony Day
  • 20th March - Albury Gold Cup 1/2 Day Public Holiday
  • 25th March - LEPS Athletics Carnival
  • 9th April - LEPS Cross Country
  • 9th April - Last day of school for Term 1
  • 27th April - Staff Development Day
  • 28th April - First day back for students Term 2
  • 28th April - School Photos - please note change of date
  • 1st May - Zone Athletics


Thank you to our Year 6 Students of 2018 and 2019 who donated this beautiful artwork for our office. With appreciation from the Office Team, Ms Duryea, Mrs Howland and Miss Johnson

School News

Year 6 Excursion to Sydney

Please be reminded that if you would like your child to participate, to secure their place on the excursion we will require notes and deposit payments of $100.00 (non - refundable) by the due date, this Friday 28 February, 2020. 

If you are having financial difficulty with the deposit please call the school for assistance.

* Please note that POP payments take a few days to clear and should not be used as a payment method for this excursion deposit after Wednesday 26 February, 2020.      


Albury Zone Swimming Carnival

Go team LEPS, looking strong and proud in our new gazebo.
Well done to all the students that represented our school. It was a fantastic day.
Go team LEPS, looking strong and proud in our new gazebo.
Well done to all the students that represented our school. It was a fantastic day.
Go team LEPS, looking strong and proud in our new gazebo.
Well done to all the students that represented our school. It was a fantastic day.

Parents’ guide to helping children with reading and writing at home

http://petaa.edu.au/imis_prod/w/Teaching_Resources/w/Teaching_Resources/Parents_guide.aspx?_zs=MCANl&_zl=bgqh1
You make a difference to your children’s reading journey. Your role as an advocate for your children’s reading success cannot be overestimated. It has a direct impact on the ease and confidence with which they pursue their reading and writing.

Half Day School Closure - from 12 Noon Friday 20 March, 2020

Due to a gazetted local half day public holiday on Friday 20 March, 2020 the school will be closed from 12 noon. Please note that there will be no supervision available after 12 noon.  Please make appropriate arrangements for your child/ren's care from 12 noon on Friday 20 March as there will be no school buses running at this time.

AECG Meeting

Year 6 Fundraiser

Icy Poles for Sale

 

On Mondays, Year 6 are currently selling icy poles to help raise money for their end of year excursion to Cockatoo Island.


They are selling them at recess and lunch under the COLA. for $1 each.  Thanks to everyone for supporting, and stay tuned for more great fundraising ideas throughout the year.

              

2020 Resource Packs and School Uniforms

Resource Packs are still available from the office for years K-6.  Purchasing these packs from the School gives you amazing savings as we are able to pass on our bulk buying discount  to LEPS families.  To purchase a Resource Pack from the School ensures all students have exactly what the classroom teacher requires.  Our Resource Packs offer top quality products at reduced prices.


Uniforms are available from the Canteen on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30 - 10.00am.              

Active Kids Information for Parents

ACTIVE KIDS IS BACK IN 2020

Thanks to all the mums, dads, guardians, aunties, uncles, nannas, pops and kids who have made Active Kids a success. 

Voucher one now available 

You can now claim your first $100 voucher for 2020 and redeem it at any of our +11,000 providers. 

New to Active Kids?

Welcome to the Active Kids family. 

Claiming and redeeming your two $100 vouchers is easy, follow the steps below to get started.  

1.    Claim your vouchers from the Service NSW website  

2.    Locate an Active Kids provider from over 11,000+  

3.    Use your vouchers when registering for a sport or activity 

4.    Get playing  

When to use the vouchers

 •    Voucher one can be used now until 31 December. 

•    Voucher two can be claimed from 1 July and used until 31 December. 


Community News

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