This year has brought us many challenges, and we look forward to 2021 being a more settled year! We have now finalised the process of allocating students and teachers to classes. These will be sent home with reports in Week 10 (December 14). Thank you to those parents who took the time to email me with information for us to consider. The process is a long and involved one that we take very seriously to try and have the best learning environment we possibly can for all involved. Next year will see some changes to our staffing and class structures, so it is with some sadness that we begin to say goodbye to some of our staff here at LPS.

Mrs Lucia Bini has worked here for 11 years in a variety of roles, and next year she is moving to a school a bit closer to her home. Mrs Bini has accepted a transfer to Waimea Heights Primary School, and we wish her all the very best. We will really miss her passion and commitment to literacy, and to ensuring that all of her students have access to a vibrant and diverse curriculum.

We will welcome Mr Peter Stephens to our Grade 3/4 team in her place. Mr Stephens currently teaches at Lauderdale Primary School and brings with him a lot of experience. Mr Stephens will join us for our ‘Step Up’ day in Week 10 and is looking forward to meeting his new class.

Due to the return of some of our permanent staff, Mr Josh Young will also be leaving us at the end of 2020. Mr Young has been a welcome male edition to our teaching team, and we will miss his “Dad Jokes’ and wonderful array of colourful shoes! 

Our Assistant Principal role was advertised as a permanent position this term and interviews were held this week. The result should be known by the end of term and we look forward to sharing this with the community by the end of the term. This role is now permanent due to our increased enrolments over two years.

Our Acting AST/Literacy Coach role was also advertised as Mrs Sheehan will be starting maternity leave early in Term 1. This position is for 12 months and should be finalised by next week.

Warm regards,

Kel Innis