Larkhall Academy

Important Dates

October 15th - 31st Catalog Fundraiser

October 21st - 24th  Scholastic Book Fair

Friday November 1st. PL Day for Larkhall Academy - No school for students

Monday, November 4th Family of Schools 7 close-out. This includes Larkhall Academy so there will be no school for students. 

Catalog Fundraiser

Our annual catalog fundraiser will run from October 15th to 31st. Please refer to the previous email and catalogs that were sent home. You can also visit Dieleman Fundraising Sales and use the Organization ID Code 6430 to register. 

School Council - Family Representatives

We are actively looking for another 2  Family Representatives for our School Council. If you are interested, please fill out the following form by 3:00 pm, Friday, Nov.1st. If there are multiple candidates there will be an election to determine the successful representatives. 

Chess Tournament

On Sunday, November 10th, the Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association (NLSCA) is planning to hold the first NL scholastic chess tournament for this school year atLarkhall Academy.  Click the link for more details  NL Individual Scholastic Chess Championship 2024 

Halloween 

Our students are so excited about Halloween! It is such an exciting time for everyone.

When students come to school on Thursday, we ask that they are not dressed in their costumes, as they will be getting dressed at lunch time. If costumes have weapons of any sort, we ask that families keep these at home, as they are not appropriate for school. 

Please refrain from sending in any treats for your child’s class, as we have a number of students with allergies and we want to ensure their safety. Treats such as pencils, erasers, etc. are permitted. 

Lastly, we wish our students a safe and fun-filled night of trick or treating! Please keep Halloween Safety  in mind at all times.

Employment Opportunities

For those who may be interested we want to call your attention to the following NLSchools employment opportunity. Many schools, including Larkhall, are experiencing daily shortages with student assistants.

Student Assistant (Casual Call In) for Avalon Region

Salary Scale (CG-26): $24.54 - $27.16 per hour

Description & Requirements:

This position involves assisting student(s) with severe cognitive, physical, and/or behavioral needs. Successful applicants must have completed high school supplemented with training in Early Childhood Education, Child Development & Behavior, Special Education, or other related fields. Experience working with children either in a work or volunteer capacity is required. Training in Standard First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & CPI, and other related courses would be considered assets.

Apply in confidence by completing a NLSchools "Support Profile", and applying directly through this competition listing.

NL Schools is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. A Police Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Query, from the local police authority will be required.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Education Accord

Education Accord NL is working toward a 10-year education transformation and wants to hear from you to improve educational experiences and outcomes in our province.

They are asking for 15 - 20 minutes of your time  to share your thoughts by completing the Education Accord NL online survey at educationaccordnl.ca/survey. All responses from the survey are anonymous.

They are looking for feedback from educators, educational support staff, administration, parents, caregivers, community members, and students who are 15 years of age or older. 

To learn more visit their website at  educationaccordnl.ca

Busing 

As of September 2024, all students qualify for student transportation; consequently, we now have five buses serving Larkhall Academy. There have been changes to routes, bus stop locations and pickup and drop off times. 

Please visit the NLSchools Student Transportation Webpage. There is a wealth of information there related to student busing, including updated routes for Larkhall Academy. We encourage all families, especially those new to school busing this year, to view the bus safety video located on that website.

Student Illness

If your child is sick, please keep them home until their symptoms subside. As you can imagine, illnesses spread very quickly within the walls of the school. Also, talk to your children about the importance of handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer.

Parent / Guardian Email

All parents and guardians need to have an updated email address on file, as this will be our primary means of sharing information with you.

Water Bottles

All students should have their own water bottle clearly labeled with their name.

Office Drop offs 

Recognizing that mornings can be chaotic, we know that things can come up, and things are forgotten. We kindly ask that families try to ensure that their children have everything they need before they leave in the morning. 

Dressed for outside

Fresh air and play are two driving factors behind our students’ Social Emotional Well-Being. Please ensure that your child (children) come to school each day prepared for all the weird and wonderful weather that our beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador has to throw our way!

We also ask that you label any personal items belonging to your child/children. It breaks our hearts to see so many items left in the Lost and Found with no home!

Secure School / Lockdowns / Fire Drills

In the coming weeks, classroom teachers will be having discussions and practices with their classes around all 3 of these procedures. It is important that you speak to your child/children about these and stress their importance. 

Knowing what needs to happen in times of stress helps reduce anxiety around possible incidents that can occur. Our classroom teachers will take great care in their conversations around these topics. There will be more information to come to help you navigate these discussions with your family.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us.

Visitor/Family Access

During the school instructional day, please come to the Office Door located on Vinnicombe Street and buzz to gain entrance to the building; this is the only door where entry into the school is permitted.

Late Arrivals

All students arriving late must check in at the office prior to going to class. Parents / Guardians of students in Grades Kindergarten and Grade 1 are encouraged to bring your child into the school and check at the office.