Larkhall Academy

Scholastic Book Fair

A big thank you to all families who supported our annual book fair this past week. Funds raised from the fair will be used to purchase materials for classrooms.

Grades 3 and 4 Soccer Program - 

The Grade 3 and 4 Soccer Program will go ahead today at the regular times.

Grade 3: 5:30 - 6:30

Grade 4  6:30 - 7:30

Please note that each session is only open for participants in the program and at their scheduled time. Friends or siblings cannot wait in the gym while soccer is taking place. Students must have a ride arranged when soccer is over.

Picture Retake Day

The School Photographer will be here tomorrow, 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. Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like a retake.

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 at home. Items such as wands are permitted. 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. If make up is a part of their costume they can put that on prior to coming to school if they require assistance. 

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

Dressing for the Weather

It’s that time of year again when the weather is starting to get colder. It is important to have 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:

- Warm Coat

- Winter Hat

- Mittens or Gloves

- Snow pants (maybe not required yet, but we could see snow any day now)

- Winter Boots (or rain boots on those wet, muddy days until it snows)

Change of Clothes:

- Extra Pants

- Extra Tshirt and Sweatshirt

- Extra Underwear

- Extra Socks

- Inside Footwear

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.

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