Dear Families,

Welcome back to the final term for 2024. The term planner looks really busy with plenty of exciting activities planned. Please check the planner for important upcoming events.

Canteen Update

Wendy has informed the Governing Council that she will be finishing up at the end of the year to pursue other career opportunities. Wendy has done an amazing job in the canteen to provide a service to our school.

We have been fortunate to have a managed canteen that has provided fantastic recess and lunch options for our students. We thank Wendy for her time and dedication.

The LPPS Governing Council would like to invite interested parties who would like to take over the management of our canteen.

For further information please contact myself or Jeanette Martin (Business Manager LPPS).

Expressions of interest addressed to The Principal are due by Friday 15th November.

Building 3 Upstairs Upgrade

We have been notified that the tender process has now closed for the upgrade of building 3. This has been a slow but thorough process. We are hoping that building works may start at the end of this year.

Class Placements 2025

We are working on the assumption that we will have 12 classes next year plus the Area Resource class, based on predicted enrolment.

However, I need to point out that this could change as late as the first day back next year, based on new enrolments or students leaving the school.  If you know that your child will not be returning here next year, please let us know as soon as possible, as this will assist us in the class placement process.

The placement process is a very complex and time consuming one. Our aim is to achieve the best possible mix of students in both straight and composite classes. Whilst we like to have children with friends where we can, it is also beneficial for children to mix with new groups of students from year to year.

Your child/ren’s class placement information will be sent home during the last week of term. While we do our best to have all teachers placed by this time, it is not always possible and while your child may know their room number, they may not necessarily know their teacher. I apologise in advance if this is the case.

Thank you to those families that have put any requests in writing.

Reception Transition Visits

Our new Receptions for 2025 will commence their first of three transition visits next week.

I would like to welcome them and their families to Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School. In total, there will be approximately 21 children joining our 2024 mid – year enrolments.

They will be in Rooms 10 and 11 for their transition visits as well as next year.

Year 5/6 KO Boys Basketball Team

Congratulations to the school Knock-out basketball team that participated in the State KO Finals on Tuesday. They represented us well and our Values of Respect, Responsibility and Efffort were on full display. Thank you to Amanda Nelson and the parents who supported with scoring, transport etc.

SAPSASA Girls Football

Congratulations to Khloe F and Charlotte D who participated in the SAPSASA Girls AFL State Championships for Port SAPSASA last week.

SAPSASA Cricket

Good luck to Lachie H who has been selected in the Port SAPSASA Cricket team. He will participate next week in the State Championships.

Le Fevre Peninsula PS Auskick Centre

Congratulations to Amanda Nelson who was recognised as the 'Diversity Ambassador of the Year' for the Woodville West Torrens Metro zone at the recent Community Volunteer Awards.

With Auskick registrations opening on the 1st November, we would love to keep the momentum going for Auskick at Le Fevre Peninsula for next year.

Le Fevre Peninsula PS Auskick Centre

Start: Thursday 13th February End: Thursday 27th March

Time: 3:15-4:15pm

https://play.afl/play/auskick

NAIDOC Week Award

Congratulations to Elisha P (Yr 2) who was selected as a recipient of the NAIDOC Medal of Excellence (1 of only 25 in South Australia).

Elisha entered in a competition that highlighted the importance of friendship and cultural diversity.

Year 6 Graduation

This year we have 32 Year 6 students graduating. The Year 6 Graduation evening will be held on Tuesday 10th December in the school gym from 7:30pm, after the students return from their lake dinner cruise.

Further information and invites will be sent out over the coming weeks.

Reminder

Friday 8th November: Student Free Day

Kind Regards,

Bob

STUDENT ABSENCES

Attendance matters! Each day at school is a chance for students to grow, learn and connect. We understand from time-to-time absences are unavoidable. We ask that you inform the school about your child's absence, whether it’s due to illness, family emergencies or other circumstances.

You can inform the school in the following ways:

Phone

Please call the school on 8449 6417

SZAPP- to download

• Download the app from the App Store
• Choose the Asia Pacific region. On the next screen start typing the schools name- leave a space between Le Fevre.
• If prompted- allow notifications. Enter your details. You may be prompted to verify your email.
• Create a password using uppercase letters, lowercase letters and a symbol.
• You will be prompted to enter a passcode - the passcode is 0221.
• It is recommended that you enable access to all areas so that you do not miss any notifications.

 SZAPP- to inform of a student absence.

• Open the app to the home page and click on Student Absentee button.

• Fill in the Absentee Form and press submit.