next year

Monday 28th January

School Holidays

Tuesday 29th January

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Staff commence for 2019

Uniform Shop 10:45 – 12:30pm

Wednesday 30th January

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Uniform Shop 9:00 – 12 Noon

Thursday 31st January

All students start school today

School Bank Day

Friday 1st February

Cereal Club only 8:30-8:45am

Assembly

coming up

Wednesday 7th February

NO SCHOOL FOR PREPS

Wednesday 13th February

NO SCHOOL FOR PREPS

Swim Trials 9:30 – 11:30am

reminders

Thursday 20th December

Last day for students

Civics & Citizenship Assembly-2:15pm

School finishes 3:15pm

Friday 21st December

Staff Meeting

February 1 2018

Principal’s Report

Classroom Teachers….. A few weeks ago I provided a list of staff working in each level. Last week students then had

the opportunity to meet their new teacher and grade as part of our whole school transition process. However, having

received further enrolments over the past few weeks, we have had to slightly change our structure and employ a new

teacher to join us in 2019. We are currently seeing an increase in enrolments across the school. Next year we will be

splitting our preps into 3 groups. As a result of this change Rachel Webb will be moving from working in the 1/2 area to

Prep. This change has provided smaller numbers in each of our prep classes and was a commitment we made several

years ago to establish for our younger students. As a result of this change we have hired a new teacher for 2019.

Nicholas Sparkes has been appointed to teach in the 1/2 class. We are excited to have Nicholas come on board, he

impressed us during his interview with his commitment to education and ability to build positive relationships with

students. Over the January holidays Nicholas will be attending the school at various stages to help formalise his

transition and be ready to meet the students on day 1 of school next year.

Listed below is our class structure for 2019.

Prep A 14 students

Prep B 14 Students Prep C 14 Students

Marian Loukes Rachel Webb

Ashleigh Wust Lindy Bills

Gr 1/2A 22 students Gr 1/2B 23 students Gr 1/2C 22 students

Karen Woodward Nicholas Sparkes

Amy Young Julie Chester Sue Fletcher

Gr 3/4A 24 students Gr 3/4B 25 students

Karren Scott Jess MacManus Michelle Chatfield Ben Winmar

Amanda Ware

Gr 5/6A 17 students Gr 5/6B 18 students Gr 5/6C 18 students

Deb Mathers Laura Bramley

Catherine Brooks Aleisha Guillot Paige Roberts Koby Sellings

STEM Kelly Poynton

ART Patsy Killeen

PE Mel Ward

Instrumental Music Sarah Caddie

Principal’s Report cont’d……

There are still some roles to finalise however this will provide all families with the list of teachers as well as the support

staff working in each level in 2019. As well as our small class sizes for each level we have a number of support staff

working in each class. This continues to provide smaller ratios and greater 1 to 1 access to teachers for all of our

students. With slightly larger class sizes in our 3/4 area we have increased our level of support for our students. Every

year we work hard at maintaining this structure to provide the best possible learning environment for our students. It is

important, despite our increase in enrolments, we remain true to our core values as a school. In 2017 we started the

year with 8 classes, next year we will have 11 classes. This is a growth of over 60 students in the last 2 years and a

reflection on the positive direction the school is moving in.

Thank You….. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge those teaching staff who will be leaving us at the

end of this year. Ashleigh Sneddon, Chelsea Smith, Jacinta Elliott, Maddison Cameron and Sue Taylor have all made

various contributions to the school throughout their time here at LEPS. Each have been instrumental in running so many

different programs around the school and I would like to wish them all the best for their future teaching career. Each of

them have accepted positions at various schools across the state, good luck.

Final Thank You….. As we are well into our final week of school it is always important to acknowledge and thank 3 key

groups within our school for their work throughout the year

To the community – Thank you for supporting us in so many areas around the school and for wanting to become

involved in the school for the benefit of our students. Every additional support adds so much value to the school and has

continued to build our sense of identity and involvement in the community.

To the Staff – Thank you for being extremely passionate and dedicated to your role. Every staff member goes above and

beyond their role putting not only valuable time and effort into ensuring they create the best possible environment to

achieve success for our students. All the staff have been a passionate driving force behind what we have achieved this

year and should be credited fully with our achievements over the last 12 months.

To The Students – Finally to the students who have risen to so many challenges throughout the year to make sure they

make the most of every opportunity available to them throughout the year.

Farewell….. A number of our families will be leaving the school as their final child completes grade 6. Some of these

families have been with the school, for many years through various siblings, providing ongoing support to the school

across a wide range of areas. Sadly we say goodbye to the: Blew-Doucette, Browitt, Fitzgerald, Jack, Norris, Skinder,

Bacon, Barnes, Gurney, Ham, Ioakim, Nicol, Palmieri, So, Whitfield, Bills, Garth-Honey and Searle families. We wish you

all the best and thank you for your ongoing support throughout the years.

Holiday Work….. Over the school holidays a number of bigger projects will be taking place. The holidays are always a

good opportunity to get large jobs finished around the school. During January the basketball court will be resurfaced

and new lines painted on, the STEM room will receive new carpet and the outside of the administration building will be

painted.

Principal’s Report cont’d……

Final Week….. All students will finish school on Thursday 20th December at 3:15pm. All students will resume on

Thursday 31st January 2019.

It has been an absolute pleasure to once again lead the school for another year. There are so many wonderful parents,

members of the community, students and staff that contribute to making the school such a positive experience for our

students. It is a pleasure to work alongside these people ever day knowing that we are making a difference in educating

the lives of so many children. Every year, as a school, we are faced with many challenges, but we continue to come

together to build on our success. Whilst I am always looking forward to a holiday at the end of the year, I am excited

about what lies ahead for our school.

I hope you and your family have a safe and Merry Christmas and I will see you all in the new year.

Simon Prior

SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT

THE LAKES ENTRANCE LIBRARY

17TH – 21st December – Christmas Card Making 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday 7th January – Circus Skills Workshop 2:30 – 4:00pm Thursday 10th January – Decorate a kite 2:00 – 3:30pm Monday 14th January – Movie ‘Smallfoot’ 2:00 – 4:00pm Wednesday 16th January – Cartoon Workshop 2:30 – 3:30pm Summer Reading Club – enquire at the Library

WHOLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

LAST WEEK

Monday 10/12 88.8%

Tuesday 11/12 92.3%

Wednesday 12/12 92.8%

Thursday 13/12 90.3%

Friday 14/12 84.1%

Relax and appreciate this special time

with family and friends.

We wish everyone an enjoyable

Christmas and a very happy new

year.