Larkhall Academy

Due to the forecasted weather and to allow for the continued cleanup, schools in the St. John's Metro Region will be closed all day tomorrow, Tues, Feb 24, 2026

Kindness Week

Each year during the last week of February we have several themed days to celebrate kindness, friendship and anti-bullying. Below are the themed days for this year. Please note, families are not required to purchase any items for this week and children are free to participate in any or all days. 

Tuesday February 24 ~ Team up for Kindness            

Wear a jersey or uniform

Wednesday February 25 ~ Celebrating Kindness

Pink shirt day 

Thursday February 26 ~ Hats off for Kindness

Wear your favorite hat

Friday February 27 ~ Dreaming of Kindness

Wear your PJs

Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Blitz

Our school is participating in a Breakfast Blitz, to help fill our KES Cupboards, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. If you are able to support our program, we are asking you to please send along a breakfast item or a donation to support our school’s Kids EatSmart Breakfast Club. Any of the following items are acceptable.

• Granola bars (nut free)

• Multigrain cheerios

• Fruit (apples, clementines or mandarin oranges)

• Fruit cups

• Apple Sauce

• Cheese Strings

If you wish, you may make your donation online at www.kidseatsmart.ca and designate our school to receive your gift. Remember $20 is breakfast for a child for one month! It’s important that we fill our KES cupboards to ensure our children start their days well-nourished and ready to learn.

Thank you.

Safety at Bus Stops.

We shared this last month, but given the amount of snow that has fallen in recent days we kindly ask that you  review the following winter bus safety tips with your child(ren).

• Dress for the Weather – Wear warm coats, hats, gloves, and boots to protect yourself from the cold.

• Stand Back from the Road – Snow and ice can make roads slippery, so stand at least 10 feet (5 giant steps) away from the curb.

• Watch for Ice – Sidewalks and bus stops can be slippery. Walk carefully to avoid slipping and falling.

• No Pushing or Playing – Stay safe by avoiding rough play near the road while waiting for the bus.

• Wait for the Bus to Stop Completely – Only approach when the bus has come to a full stop and the driver signals you to board.

• Use Handrails – Snowy steps can be slippery, so always hold the handrails when getting on or off the bus.

Dressing for the Weather

We want to remind families about the importance of having your children dressed appropriately for the weather. All grades go outside as part of the play-based curriculum. They also go outside most days at lunchtime as well. In addition to being dressed for outside we also encourage all families to send along an extra change of clothes for your child. This can be kept at school until it is required.

Outside Clothing:

- Winter Boots

- Warm Coat

- Snow pants

- Winter Hat

- Mittens or Gloves

Change of Clothes:

- Extra Pants

- Extra Tshirt and Sweatshirt

- Extra Underwear

- Extra Socks

- Inside Footwear

eNLightenED

We encourage families to explore  eNLightenED, an interactive platform designed to keep you informed about your child's daily lessons. View the latest Newfoundland and Labrador K-12 curriculum standards and related resources all in one place.

Weather Closures

Please note, that NLSchools makes the decision to close schools, including Larkhall Academy, in the St. John’s Metro Region if weather conditions warrant. This decision is made by 6:00 am and communicated to schools. We will then advise families, via email, our website and on BlueSky.  All local radio stations will also announce school closures. You can check school open / closed status at any time on the NLSchools website by clicking the red Status button in the lower right corner or by following this link. 

KinderStart Sessions

Due to KinderStart there will be no school for Kindergarten students only on the following dates:

Friday, January 23

Friday, February 20

Friday, March 27

Friday, May 8

Please note there is school for students in Grades 1-4 on these dates.

BlueSky

Larkhall Academy is now on BlueSky. You can follow our feed on our school website or by following us directly at @larkhall.bsky.social