Dear Families,

Class Meet and Greets and Sausage Sizzle

Thank you to those parents who attended our Meet and Greet and sausage sizzle afternoon on Tuesday, 25 February. The afternoon was designed to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions information about routines, procedures and general information about your child.  When we all work together – those at home and those at school – we give our students the very best chance of success.  I sincerely thank our hard-working teachers for the time and preparation theyso obviously put into the organisation of the afternoon. 

I encourage you to take every opportunity to work alongside our classroom teachers to assist and support your child’s learning. 

Athletics Carnival

This year we have a change in the organisation of our Athletics Carnival. It is taking place over two days – Tuesday, 25 and Wednesday, 26 March from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day for our Year 3 to 10 students.  Students will move around each event as a year group which will keep them very busy! 

Our Kinder to Year 2 will have a fun filled morning of novelty races and tabloid events on Wednesday, 26 March.  This carnival is designed to help enhance their skills in preparation for the coming years of more competitive athletic events. It is important to note that this carnival will commence at 11.45am – 1.00pm.

All students are expected to remain in their year level (Year 3, Year 4 etc.) throughout the duration of the carnival.  I would ask that you do not ask your child to leave their designated area to accompany you around the ground as this may cause significant supervision issue.  Safety is of the utmost importance, and we must ensure that we know where students are at all time.  Teachers have been given this information and will be required to follow these instructions.

Students will be required to wear appropriate running shoes, shorts and house coloured T-Shirt. They also need to bring warm clothes to wear in case of inclement weather, and plenty to eat and drink.  Only students ordering their lunch for the Qkr App will be allowed to access the canteen.

I would like to thank our Physical Education Team and Mrs Page for their organisation of the carnival.  Much work goes into the planning to ensure our students have a great day.

The athletics carnival is always an action packed, and fun filled day for all involved. Come along and show your support for our students.

Mobile Phones at Lilydale District School

At Lilydale District School, we are committed to providing an environment where students can focus on their learning, engage fully in school activities, and build meaningful relationships with their peers. One of the key elements to supporting this is our school policy: Phones Off and Away All Day.

Our Policy

We understand that phones are an important part of daily life, but we also recognize that they can be a distraction when students should be focusing on their learning and interacting with others. Our policy encourages students to:

• By keeping phones off and away during the school day, students are more engaged in class activities, group work, and personal interactions.

• Reducing phone distractions helps students to concentrate better, which ultimately supports their academic success.

• This policy supports a sense of responsibility and respect for school rules, creating a safe and positive environment for everyone.

How this works

• Phones should be turned off and stored in bags, lockers, or designated areas upon arrival at school and remain off until the end of the school day.  They should not be in pockets
• If there is an urgent need for a student to be contacted during the day, you are welcome to contact the office.

Supporting Our Policy

We ask parents and carers to help reinforce this message by encouraging your children to follow the Phones Off and Away All Day policy at home and discuss why it's important. Your support will ensure we can maintain a focused, respectful, and positive learning environment for all students.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create the best possible experience for our students.

Warm Regards,

Karen Hay
Principal

As a fun way to finish off our unit about The Gingerbread Man, we made our own gingerbread people! First we talked about what a recipe is, then we identified the different ingredients that we would need. Most of us liked the smell of the ginger! We took turns measuring and adding ingredients into the bowl and using both our hands and a spoon to mix the ingredients together. Once the mixture was ready, we then rolled it out flat and used a cutter to make gingerbread people shapes. We then put them into the oven to cook. We could smell them cooking while we were playing outside, and it made us feel hungry! When our gingerbread people had finished cooking and had cooled down, we decorated them with sultanas, icing, choc chips and M&Ms. Then came the best part - we got to eat them! They were delicious!

Lilydale District School Oval

Kinder – Year 10: Tuesday 25th – Wednesday 26th March (Week 8) 9:30am – 2:30pm

Lilydale’s annual Athletics Carnival will take place on Tuesday 25th – Wednesday 26th March at the school oval. This year, the event spans two days, with Kinder – Year 2 participating on Wednesday afternoon from 11:45am - 1pm.

Attendance: All students must attend as per Department of Education guidelines. Spectators must sign in on arrival and are encouraged to watch from the grandstand or along the road to get a full view of the carnival.

Schedule: Students will attend Home Group until 9:20am, followed by a move to the oval for a 9:30am start. The carnival concludes at 2:30pm, and students will return to classrooms for a 3pm dismissal.

Carnival Format: The event will be in a tabloid format, with students moving between events in year-level groups (e.g., Year 4, Year 8). See timetable and maps below

What to Bring: Students should bring extra food, plenty of water, and wear their house colours (Red for Maralinga, Blue for Corinna). If dressing up, it must not interfere with participation. Students should also wear hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, and bring warm clothing for changing weather. Sunscreen will be available from staff.

Canteen Orders: The school canteen will only serve pre-purchased orders through the QKR app, handed out during scheduled times.

For any questions, please contact the school office or HPE staff. Let’s make it a fun and active day for all!

The library is celebrating Dr Seuss this term with colourful displays and lots of good books. Come and visit us.

High School – Student of the Week

Every week, all staff, Student Leaders and the wider community have the opportunity to nominate a high school student as a ‘Lilydale Legend’. These nominations acknowledge when another person has noticed the student demonstrating our school values of being safe, respectful and learning. If a student is nominated by multiple people their name will appear twice. Lilydale Legends for the week will get recognised in our high school assembly and receive a certificate. Congratulations to the Lilydale Legends for Week 3 & 4 - Term 1.

Week 3

Our School Association usually meets on the second Monday of each month in the Kinder space. Our next meeting  will be on Monday, 5 May at 7:00pm. We would love to see more people at the meetings and invite you to attend.

If you need to get in contact with members of the School Association, please contact the school office on 6395 0100. Thank you.

Please note: Due to unforseen circumstances our Annual General Meeting will not be held in April.

Please note: We are still waiting on stock of our Large Bucket Hats. Once these have arrived and back in stock, we will advise via the newsletter and facebook.

Apologies for the inconvenience.