Larkhall Academy

Eid Mubarak!

To all of our Larkhall families who are celebrating Eid we want to wish you all a joyful and blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and togetherness. May this special occasion bring warmth to your hearts and homes. We hope you enjoy celebrating with your loved ones.

Important Dates for April

• Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - School Lunch Association May ordering opens

• Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - World Autism Awareness Day 

• Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - School Lunch Association May ordering closes

• Saturday, April 12, 2025 -  Spring Recycling Blitz (10am - 12pm)

• Thursday, April 17, 2025 -  Last Day of Classes before Break

• Monday, April 28, 2025 - Classes Resume, Day 1

Family Teacher Interviews

Thanks to all families who attended our Term 2 family-teacher conferences on Thursday. If you were unable to make it but would still like to meet with your child’s teacher, please reach out to them by email to set up a time.

School Development Surveys

Your input is valuable to our school, our district, and the provincial government. We would like to thank those who have already completed the Family Survey. For those who have not yet completed the survey, we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to fill out the survey before the deadline of Friday, April 4th, 2025. 

Directions for Survey-Taking:

You may access and complete the anonymous survey online - from a computer or mobile device - by visiting the website below: 

https://ca.research.net/r/SDFamily2425EN 

Thank you for your participation and for being a valued member of our school community.

World Autism Awareness Day 2025

World Autism Awareness Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 2nd of April every year, about the acceptance, support and the inclusion of autistic people, and for the advocacy of their rights. The theme this year is Celebrating Neurodiversity Today and Everyday  We are asking students and staff to wear blue on Wednesday as we help raise awareness for Autism. To learn more visit The Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador 

Morning Arrival

The doors of Larkhall Academy open at 8:30am, with a 15 minute window until 8:45am, where students can be dropped off. Classes start at 8:45am and it is very important students arrive on time so they can follow morning routines and get settled for the day.

Dress for the Weather

As the weather is starting to change again, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for outside play.  Temperatures may be getting warmer, but outside play areas are still very wet so boots are still required for these times.  Please make sure your child also has a change of clothes.

Bus Safety

Ensuring our students' safety is a top priority, and that includes their travel to and from school. School buses are a safe mode of transportation, but it's crucial that children understand and follow safety rules. Please take a few moments to review these essential bus safety guidelines with your child:

• Wait Safely: Always wait for the bus at the designated stop, standing back from the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop.

• Boarding and Exiting: When boarding or exiting, use the handrail and avoid pushing or shoving.

• Danger Zone: Remind your child to stay out of the "danger zone" around the bus, which is the area immediately surrounding the bus where the driver may not be able to see them.

• Crossing the Street: If your child needs to cross the street, they should always cross in front of the bus, never behind it, and only when the bus driver signals that it's safe.

• Staying Seated: While the bus is in motion, children should remain seated and keep their arms and head inside the bus.

• Respecting the Driver: Children should always follow the bus driver's instructions and avoid distracting them.

Issues with Busing

If you have any concerns / issues with busing please contact NLSchools Student Transportation by filling out the following form. 

Bus Behaviors

If your child rides the school bus we ask that you take some time to review the student expectations while riding to and from school.

If your child has an issue on the bus please reach out to Mr. Durdle or Ms. Bowman.

For any busing issues, you can also complete the NLSchools Public Inquiry Form

Spring Recycling Blitzes

This is just some advance notice of our two spring recycling blitzes. So start saving your recyclables now for Saturday, April 12th and Saturday, June 21st.

Birthday Invitations 

If you are sending birthday party invitations for distribution please remember that our policy is that all students in a class get an invitation. If you would like to invite selected students only then you will have to arrange an alternate method of delivery.