2026 STUDENT REQUESTS

Before long, it will be time to commence our work on class structures for 2026. Staff spend a lot of time considering the class placement of every child, such as academic and social factors, to ensure every child is in a classroom that will maximise their overall learning experience at LGPS. If you have a specific request in relation to your child’s 2026 class placement, please email them through to [email protected] I cannot guarantee every request can be granted; however, we always try to accommodate requests where we believe they are in the best interest of the child and their learning journey. Thank you to parents who have already emailed through and made contact in regard to this. Requests must be received by Friday 14 November.

SWIMMING LESSONS

A massive thank you to our students, teachers and the community for making our swimming lessons block such a success. Student behaviour was excellent, and our school was represented incredibly well at the pool. At the School Board meeting last week, the one-week block (double lessons) was raised as a topic of discussion. This is not a school-based decision; rather, what is given to us by the Department who negotiates the time with the pool – with a number of factors influencing their decision, including the number of available swimming instructors. Preferences have had to be put forward for next year, and I can say that we have again been given the one-week (double lesson) structure. While I know some people may not be happy with this, from my perspective, there are still positives to be gained from this structure – mainly how tired students become during the second week of lessons and the amount of impact a two-week block of swimming has on our academic program.

This week, Groovy Grover is encouraging all students to Be Responsible by allowing everyone the right to learn. Being responsible means making good choices, respecting others’ learning time, and taking ownership of our actions. Together, we can create a positive and focused learning environment for all!

The wonderful Room 3 artists have finished their beautiful peacocks, and they are now on display in the Junior Prac Space.

Please take a look at all the detail the children have added to their artwork.  They look amazing!

The sign of the week is WANT.

We will be discussing animals that we want as pets and ones we do NOT want 😊 I hope you have all enjoyed the final week of swimming.

On Tuesday, the senior block students enjoyed an exciting and unique experience — trying golf! They had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the Golf WA “Crunch & Sip Regional Roadshow.”

This fun and interactive session introduced students to the fundamentals of golf, including technique, rules, and the importance of staying active and healthy. Alongside the hands-on golf activities, students also learned about nutrition and the benefits of staying hydrated and energised during physical activity.

The event was designed to promote healthy lifestyles while giving students a taste of a sport many had not experienced before.

A big thank you to Golf WA for bringing this fantastic program to LGPS and providing such an engaging and educational experience for our students. We hope it inspires some of them to take up the sport and stay active in the future!

GolfWA – Free Junior “Come and Try” Program

GolfWA is delighted to offer FREE “Come and Try” sessions for juniors at the Albany Golf Club on Sunday, 9 November.

All you need to bring is a hat, a water bottle, and closed shoes or casual runners. Why not tag a friend and come along together?

To register, please visit: https://www.golfwa.org.au/crunchsip-regional-roadshows

In early Term 1 next year, LGPS will host a swim trial for students in Years 4–6 to select the team for the Interschool Swimming Carnival B.

If your child is trying out for the swim trial, it is very important that they meet the requirements set by the GSPPSSA (Great Southern Public Primary Schools Sports Association) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants.

The GSPPSSA committee requires that students attending the Interschool Swimming Carnival must:

For the next three weeks, Monday Fitness Club will be only for the Interschool Jumps and Throws team to train in long jump, triple jump, javelin, and T-ball throw for the Interschool Jumps and throws Carnival in Week 7.

Wednesday Fitness Club is open to everyone, including Pre-Primary students. Pre-Primary (PP) students are welcome to attend on Wednesdays, but they must be accompanied by a parent.

Costumes are not compulsory. We will be holding an "Into the Wild" themed Disco for all students this term. This year, the Disco will be running differently with the junior students starting earlier at 4pm, ending at 5pm. Senior students will start at 5.30pm, ending at 7pm.

Head to https://pci.jotform.com/form/252841819860869 and complete the online permission slip and payment. Permission slips and payments are due COB Tuesday 18th!

We are also looking for VOLUNTEERS for the evening so if you are attending and would like to put your hand up to help, please add your name to our list https://volunteersignup.org/AXYWJ

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or Facebook messenger.

Song requests forms for the disco are now available in the library. Please make sure your requests are completed by Monday 17th November.

Please make sure orders are placed by 12pm TUESDAY via www.quickcliq.com.au.

If you have a spare hour or two to help collect and distribute the lunches through the canteen, please place your name on our volunteer roster https://volunteersignup.org/EH7XW

For further events or detailed information about upcoming events, please view the schools event calendar on Compass.