Lismore South Public School Newsletter

It's been a busy and productive term full of wonderful opportunities in and out of the classroom. Thank you to the entire team at Lismore South Public School who consistently go above and beyond. To wrap up a fabulous term our students have enjoyed a special rewards day with a surprise PBL disco for all students. Students who displayed consistent good behaviour throughout the term were also rewarded with VIP tickets to attend a special morning of activities.  

Term 3 will resume for students on Tuesday 18th July. We look forward to seeing students back on this day. Please be aware that Lismore South Public School staff will participate in professional learning offsite on Monday 17th July. All staff will participate in a keynote session with Rachel Robertson with other school staff from across the Lismore and Richmond Valley networks.  The school office will not be open until 8.30am Tuesday 18th July. If you have any questions or enquiries you are most welcome to make contact with staff via the school email lismoresth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 

Have a wonderful break everyone! 

Kind regards,

Larissa Polak

Please be advised that our Out of School Hours Care provider Northern Rivers Children Services, has provided notice that they will cease operations at our school from 17 July 2023, after the vacation care period. The department is aware of the importance of this service for our school and is working to confirm a long-term provider to take over this service as quickly as possible.

Interim solution

Northern Rivers Children Services have vacancies at their Lismore Heights Public School service for families requiring before and aftercare in the interim. To access the service, Sodhi Bus Service are offering transport between Lismore Heights Public School and Lismore South Public School in the morning and afternoons.

Parents interested in this service will need to organise a bus pass for their children by contacting Sodhi Bus Service on 02 6621 2279. There would be a small cost involved of $1/per trip, with further reductions for families with more than 1 child, or for those who would utilise the transport regularly. Please contact Sodhi Bus Service for further details.

Thank you for your patience during this time. Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available. Should you have any questions in the meantime, you can contact the department at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Special thank you to Albert Park Public School and their community for inviting us to share in their NAIDOC celebrations. Our students enjoyed participating in a variety of indigenous games and activities with staff and students. We were also treated to  traditional hāngī cooking, where meat and vegetables were cooked in a pit dug in the ground.

Please be advised we will hold our school NAIDOC celebrations with LSPS families on Friday 21st July. Please save the date!

Lismore South Public School Aboriginal students were invited to the Lismore Council Community NAIDOC Celebration on Thursday 29th June at Lismore Racecourse. Our students were involved in activities; badge making, face painting, patting snakes, craft activities and were entertained with many performances. The students enjoyed watching the Rivers Secondary College Traditional Dance Group perform with some of our ex-students in the group. Aunty Thelma James welcomed everyone and Uncle Gilbert performed a Smoking Ceremony and explained the significance of the smoke paying tribute to Our Elders which is this year’s theme. The students and staff who attended had a great day and enjoyed all aspects of the day.  

Over the last few weeks, students have had the opportunity to attend athletics practice at Riverview Park. During these sessions the students have worked on their skills for each of the events that will be held at our Athletics Carnival on Thursday July 20th. Parents and carers are welcome to attend our Athletics Carnival.

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.  

Canteen specials will continue in Term 3.

Week 2 - Wedges

Week 3 - Meatball sub