The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
NEW DRINK STATIONS ACROSS BOTH CAMPUSES
FATHER'S AND SPECIAL PERSONS DAY – STALL & BREAKFAST
Our Father's and Special Persons Day celebrations are coming up soon, with two opportunities for families to get involved.
Over the past year, students across both Campuses have raised with School Council concerns about the condition of our drinking taps. Students asked for new, more reliable and height-appropriate units that could better keep up with busy school days and warmer weather. Last week, this request became a reality, with brand-new, modern drinking stations installed at both Campuses! The new units are cleaner, faster and designed to make filling drink bottles quick and easy. Thank you to our students for raising this issue so clearly with School Council and to our Leadership Team for supporting the funding of this project. School Council initiatives such as this are shaped by feedback from our community and provide an opportunity to make practical improvements to our school facilities. It is a great example of student voice leading to real change across our school.
The Father's Day Stall will be held for Primary students on Wednesday 2 September, with gifts available for $6 each. Families wishing their child to purchase a gift are reminded to pre-purchase a voucher through CompassTix. Our annual Father's Day and Special Person's Breakfast will then be held at the Primary Campus on Friday 4 September from 8.00– 8.45am and is open to families from both Campuses. Families can enjoy coffee and donuts available for purchase on the morning, with bacon and egg rolls available for $5 each. Bacon and egg rolls must be pre-purchased through CompassTix to assist us with catering. Please ensure vouchers and breakfast roll orders are completed by 4.00pm Tuesday 1 September. We look forward to welcoming families for what is always a lovely morning together as a school community.
COMING IN WEEK 9 – CADBURY CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER
Our next major fundraising activity will begin in Week 9, with the launch of our Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser. Funds raised through the Chocolate Drive will contribute towards the cost of the new drinking stations across our Primary and Secondary campuses, helping School Council continue to fund improvements identified by our community. Families who choose to participate will purchase a box of Cadbury chocolates for $60 upfront. Once collected, the box belongs to the family and chocolates can be sold at their own pace, with money from sales reimbursing the initial $60 cost. As boxes cannot be returned to Cadbury, we ask families to participate only if they are confident they will be able to sell their box. Full information and the opportunity to participate will be sent to families as a Compass Event in Week 9, with orders due by Friday 9 October and boxes anticipated to be available for collection from Friday 16 October. Thank you, as always, to our students, families and staff for continuing to support School Council and fundraising initiatives. Whether through sharing feedback, attending community events or supporting a fundraiser, your involvement helps us continue to make meaningful improvements across our school.
RECOGNISING OUR PRINCIPALS
Friday 7 August was Principals’ Day, providing an opportunity for our school community to recognise the important contribution our school leaders make to the everyday life of The Lakes. School Council would like to thank Mr Panas, Ms Lee, Mrs Short and Mrs Conversano for all they do for our school. Their contribution extends well beyond strategic decisions and planning. We see leaders who know our students, take the time to connect with families and staff, and make space for conversations – whether that is a quick chat at the gate or a longer discussion about how things are going. We also recognise our Leadership Team's ongoing commitment to improving our school. Their willingness to listen, reflect and try new approaches helps create a school environment where students, families and staff feel heard, supported and connected. Thank you to our Principals for the relationships you build, the care you show and the work you continue to do to make our school a better place.
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