FAQS


ASSEMBLY

The student-led whole school assembly is in the Learning Street every second Friday at 3:00pm, where students meet for an Acknowledgement of Country and the National Anthem, followed by general notices and recognition of achievements.

 

BELL TIMES

The usual bell times are:

9:00am Learning sessions

11:00am Recess

11:30am Learning session

1:30pm Eating Time

1:40pm Lunch Play

2:30pm Learning session

3:20pm Dismissal

 

LUNCH ORDERS

Lunch orders are available each Friday, and are filled by the Lethbridge General Store. Orders must be placed by 12pm on Thursday, for delivery to school on Friday. Orders can be placed via the school office (cash only) or directly with the shop.  The shop cannot accept orders after these times and thank you for your understanding.

 

Only items on the approved ‘Canteen List’ can be purchased for school lunch orders.

 

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to wear their school uniform for all school activities except for nominated casual dress days, or for camps and some excursions. Uniforms are available for purchase at PSW, 164 Malop Street, Geelong. Plain maroon or black items can be worn, along with the logo items.

 

School bags, hats and iron-on logos are available for purchase from the school office.

 

Students should wear comfortable school shoes, appropriate for exercise as the school has an extensive sporting program. Sneakers are appropriate footwear.  Primarily black in colour is preferred.

 

Children are encouraged to have an art smock for use during Specialist Art and at other times when the teacher feels that it would be appropriate. These can be a modified oversized shirt or a purpose made smock.

 

For more information please refer to the School Uniform Policy under the policies tab.

 

GRADUATION

Year 6 children participate in a Graduation function at the end of the school year to celebrate the conclusion of their primary schooling. At this event all students are provided with a graduation certificate and some individual achievement accolades are awarded by community groups.

 

HOUSE TEAMS

There are four house teams to which children are assigned when they are enrolled, Blue, Red, Green and Gold. Senior students are elected to positions of responsibility such as House Captains.

 

NEWSLETTER

A whole school Newsletter is published on Friday, each fortnight. It is available to the school community via our website and the digital link is also posted on Compass.

 

NO HAT, NO PLAY

Lethbridge Primary School is a ‘Sun Smart’ school. From 1st September to 30th April, all students must wear a sun protective hat that shades the face, neck and ears for all outdoor activities. Hats may also be worn for all outdoor activities outside of the August to April time period, by parent or student choice.

 

SCHOOL TERMS

Term dates can be found on the Education website.