Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘There is no greater support than consultation’ Ali ibn Abi Lalib. This week I start our newsletter by inviting you to join us this evening on Zoom for a community consultation session.

Most students start Friday 29 January (or Friday 5 February for Western division) in Term 1 2020. To support a strong start to 2021, school staff will now have two school development days at the beginning of Term 1.

Parents and carers can now explore the importance of mathematical skills with the newEveryday Mathsexperience, featuring activities, resources and explainers targeted to year groups. The digital launch is part of theNSW Mathematics Strategy 2025, which aims to strengthen mathematics teaching in NSW public schools, promote understanding of the usefulness of mathematics and build positive perceptions of mathematics. Tune intoEducation LIVEto find out how high profile Australians like media guru Kellie Hush, former Olympian Steve Solomon and former Masterchef AliceZaslavsky use maths in their everyday lives.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘Just play, have fun, enjoy the game’ – Michael Jordan. I have to admit as an avid sports fan, I find Michael’s quote above somewhat ironic as he is probably among the most competitive athletes ever to have lived, however, the sentiment is a nice one as we reflect on Friday’s mini athletics event.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘Every child is an artist’ – Pablo Picasso Welcome back to Week 2. We had a great (but busy) start back to the term. I am pleased to report all of our students returned ready to learn, showing our values of Care, Respect and Safety.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘Starting strong is good.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories’ – Og Mandino Happy Holidays Today marks the start of the final week for Term Three.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend’ Paul Sweeney The Wonder of Reading As I sat and typed today’s address, the sun shone beautifully over our grounds. I looked out my window to see the image you find attached.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events at Lake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘Communication works for those who work at it’ –    John Powell Gizmo Buzz Today we started the day with our Monday Morning student assembly to acknowledge the class who has won Gizmo’s presence for the week.

Stay up to date with all of the news and upcoming events atLake Heights Public School. From the principal’s desk ‘The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more’ – Jonas Salk Playground Recognition This morning we started our week with a meeting to recognise the great work of our students in the playground. In the first week of making a conscious effort to catch our kids showing our values, we were able to hand out a whopping 324 GotYa tickets!