Larkhall Academy

Scholastic Book Fair

Our annual scholastic book fair will take place from Thursday, October 22nd to Saturday, October 24th with our Family Day scheduled for Saturday 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Please refer to a separate email about the Book Fair for more information. 

Grades 3 and 4 Soccer Program - Cancelled This week

Please be advised that the Wednesday, October 21st after-school program is cancelled this week to accommodate setup in the gym for the Scholastic Book Fair. Soccer will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, October 28th for participating families.

Jamarama Day for the Janeway Children's Hospital - Friday, October 23rd

The Janeway Children’s Hospital holds a special place in all of our hearts. On this day, students are invited to wear their pajamas in honor of the children who must wear theirs every day while receiving care at the Janeway. Additionally, families who wish to contribute may send a small donation on Friday, which Larkhall Academy will present on behalf of our entire school community.

Picture Retake Day

The School Photographer will be here on Thursday, October 29, 2026 for picture retakes. If your child was absent on our school picture day they will have their picture taken on October 29th. Also, if there is an issue with your child’s original school picture you can have a retake done. Proof sheets will be sent home as soon as they arrive this week for you to view.

 
For Kindergarten families, please note that Kindergarten cap and gown pictures will be taken in the new year.  

Halloween Reminders

As we prepare for our Halloween celebrations on the afternoon of Friday, October 30th, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

No Outside Treats: To keep all students safe regarding severe allergies, treats from home are not permitted for classroom distribution.

Costume Guidelines & Safety: Students who opt to wear a costume should leave any prop weapons or related items at home. As Larkhall Academy is a scent-free environment, please avoid strongly scented products like hairsprays. Costumes should be brought to school for students to put on at lunchtime, either on their own or with minimal assistance from staff.

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in helping us host a fun and safe celebration!

Upcoming School Closures

There is no school for students on Friday, November 6 due to a teacher PL Day.

School will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 for the Remembrance Day. When students return on Thursday, it will be Day 3 on the Schedule.

Request for Photos for Remembrance Day Assembly

As our Grade 4 students prepare for their Remembrance Day assembly we are reaching out to all of our Larkhall families to share photos of family members who served in any branch of the military, past or present. Please include their name, the relationship to your child, and a sentence or two describing their service. We prefer digital pictures (scans or pictures of the original photo - such as one taken with your phone). If you only have an original picture to share we ask that you bring it to school and we will scan it and give it directly back to you. 

Pictures and details can be emailed to Ms. Pickett jennypickett@nlschools.ca  The deadline to have your pictures sent to Ms. Pickett is 3:00 pm, Friday, October 30.

Please note, if you submitted a picture last year there is no need for you to submit one again. It will be included in the slideshow this year. 

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is still overflowing.  Please remind your child to check for any missing items. You are also welcome to drop by to check it out as well.  The book fair next Saturday is a great opportunity.

Possible Bus Delays

Effective October 5, 2026, there will be possible bus delays for runs traveling on Kelsey Dr due to construction and lane closures in the area. These delays are expected to be in place until unknown date.

The construction will be happening at these intersections:

• Walmart/Home Depot access

• Canadian Tire/Swiss Chalet access

• Boston Pizza/TD Bank access

Below are the impacted run(s):

• 23-148-1A (Alt)   Larkhall Academy Bus 1

• 23-242-11B PM   Larkhall Academy Bus 3

• 23-250-04            Larkhall Academy Bus 4

• 23-250-08B         Larkhall Academy - Bus 8

Adjustments to the PWC School System - 2027-2028

The Provincial Government is making adjustments to the Prince of Wales Collegiate School System in preparation for the anticipated opening of the new school in Kenmount Terrace.  

Construction of the new Kenmount Terrace school is scheduled to be completed for the 2027-28 school year. The 2027-28 opening of the new school will result in a reconfiguration of the school feeder system for the area, including all schools currently within the system: Click here for more information

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.

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