Newsletter

At Lambton PS will be recognising National Reconciliation Week (NRW) next week and acknowledging the importance of National Sorry Day . NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.

Star Struck Rehearsal

Our Star Struck students will participate in their Combined Movement Rehearsal at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre this Tuesday.  Parents are reminded students are to be transported to the venue and meet Ms Fletcher outside the main entrance at 9:30 am. Students are not required to come to school first. 

PSSA Touch Football Knockout Gala Day 

Good luck to selected students participating in the PSSA Touch Football Gala Day this Thursday at Newcastle Harness Track.   

• Students are reminded to meet Miss Camilleri at the Harness Track at 9:00 am
• Parents and guardians are to transport and meet the teachers at the fields. Do not go to school beforehand. We will then be walking back to school as a whole group returning to school by approx 12:30 pm.
• Students should wear their full sports uniform including school hat. A singlet to wear during the game will be provided.Football boots or joggers.
• Students should bring recess and lunch and additional water for the day.
• Parents and carers are invited to come along and support the teams. 

School Assembly this Thursday

Our next whole-school assembly will be held this Thursday 30 May at 2pm in the hall. This assembly is being led by the students from 1B. Family and friends are invited to join us.

To celebrate, we want to highlight the amazing contribution and commitment  of our P&C volunteers . Your dedication, time and passion make a huge difference and we appreciate you all very much.  

The 2024 theme 'Something for Everyone' is the chance to explore the rich diversity of opportunities available at LPS.  Volunteering connects us all and has a positive impact on the wellbeing of the students, the school community and the volunteers, providing a sense of achievement and purpose. 

A big thank you to our amazing voluinteers who, without them, we would have no Canteen, Breakfast Club, stalls or school disco's. 

When placing your order, please be mindful that many families are needing to purchase polo shirts and we would love all families the opportunity to purchase a polo shirt for their child for upcoming school photos.   

Athletics Carnival 2024

Our annual athletics carnival for 2024 will be held on Tuesday 18th June 2024 at The Hunter Sports Centre. The carnival is for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Year 3 - 6 carnival will run from approx 9:30 am - 2:30 pm  

Kinder - Year 2 carnival will run from approx 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The venue hire and bus bookings resulted in the cost of this event totalling $17.00 per student. To support families and ensure all students can attend, the school has decided to subsidise this event, reducing the cost to $10 per student.

Permission notes with more students have been sent to all families via School Bytes will more information.

Stage 3 Camp - Great Aussie Bush Camp

Planning is well underway for our upcoming Stage 3 Camp in Term 3. 

A suggested payment plan is listed below however parents and carers can make partial payments of any amount via School Bytes between now and the final payment date. 

Camp Information Packs will be sent home in coming weeks

National Simultaneous Storytime 

Last Wednesday, our whole school participated in National Simultaneous Storytime, the annual event held by ALIA. 

We shared the Australian book Bower Bird Blues simultaneously with over 2,000 children in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes and bookshops across Australia and New Zealand. We also enjoyed a range of supporting educational activities to promote the value of reading, literacy and connection.

Bowerbird Blues was written and illustrated by Aura Parker It is a lyrical story that follows the journey of a bowerbird on his quest for all things blue, all the while feeling that something is missing in his life.   

Thank you to Mr Semmens to read the book whilst our library monitors used drama to act out the story for our students to enjoy. 

Congratuilations to Jedd G from 1/2B  who won the scavenger hunt raffle for the copy of Bowerbird Blues.