Dean of Primary-25 October
Dear Parents and Carers,
The final term for 2024 is well and truly in full swing. Classrooms are very busy, with the final curriculum units for the year entering an important phase. We also have some key community events coming up towards the end of the term.
House Farewells and Year 12 Graduation
Two significant events that occurred last Friday included the “House Farewell Assemblies” and the “Year 12 Graduation.” The Senior boys have provided great support for the Primary boys this year and it was terrific to give them a special farewell at both of these events.
Year 6 Leadership Forum
This Wednesday, our Year 6 Student Leaders were invited to Padua College to reflect on their roles as young leaders in their respective schools and to hear from some adults in leadership positions. The day commenced with guest speakers, who shared their experiences of leadership and tips for developing leadership qualities. The boys were engaged in a series of workshops with students from the other schools. The day was a huge success and an important part of providing leadership development for our Primary boys. I thank Padua for coordinating and hosting the day.
Primary Awards Celebration, Year 6 Graduation, Year 5 Reflection Day and Activities Day
In the coming weeks, we will be preparing for some major celebrations of our own. The Primary Awards Celebration will be held on Wednesday, 13 November in ERPAC. All prize winners will be published next week and we hope all families are able to come along to celebrate 2024.
During the last week of term, Thursday 28 November, the Year 6 Retreat and Graduation will also take place. This occasion is a significant milestone for the boys and their families. The night will be held in ERPAC, starting at 6:00pm. We welcome Year 6 parents and siblings to join the boys in ERPAC.
The Year 5 group will also have a reflection day and assembly to celebrate the end of the first year on the Lauries Journey. This will also form part of the process of them taking over the Primary School Student Leadership for 2025.
Parents are asked to keep an eye out on the College APP, Email and Parent Lounge for details that relate to these events.
End of Year Activities Day
The end of year “Activities Day” for Years 5 and 6 will be held on Friday, 29 November (final day for boys), to celebrate another great year of Lauries spirit. More details will be sent home in coming weeks.
On the final day of term, we will also run a final raffle draw for 2024. Any donated prizes would be very welcome. Please feel free to send in prizes anytime to the Primary Office.
Haircuts and Uniform
Could I please ask parents to be aware of both haircuts and school uniforms as we get closer to the holidays. On the whole, most boys arrive at school neat and tidy each day and looking great. In a few cases, some boys need to get their hair cut and some uniforms need minor repairs, such as polish on shoes and buttons replaced on shirts. If you could please assist your son with these two important issues, I would really appreciate it. We aim to finish the year strongly in every area, especially important areas like attendance and appearance.
Stationery Requirements for 2025
Stationery lists for 2025, can now be viewed via the College website. For Year 6 (2025) boys might be able to reuse some items from this year. Pens, pencils, glue, calculator etc do not need to be replaced if they are still in good working order.
Primary Classes for 2025
Classes for 2025 will be released towards the end of term. Boys will know their classes for next year before the holidays to allow parents to label gear etc prior to 2025.
Enrolments for 2025
Prior to the September holidays, we requested that you inform us if your son would not be returning to Lauries in 2025. We are continuously fielding requests from families on the waitlist to join Lauries next year. If your circumstances have changed and you know your son will not be returning to Lauries in Yr6 2025 or progressing to Yr7 2025, please email cwigan@slc.qld.edu.au so that we can continue to add new families if spots become available.
In this Edition of the Primary Newsletter, you can also read about, Primary Studies, Events, Date Claimers -Upcoming Events and Lauries Journey Awards.
Many thanks for all your time and support of the staff and boys here at Lauries.
Regards
MR CAMERON WIGAN
Dean of Primary School