Larkhall Academy

First Week of School

We have officially wrapped up our first week of the new school year, and what a fantastic start it has been! A true highlight for all of us was seeing the bright eyes and big smiles of our returning and new students. The energy throughout the building has been vibrant and amazing, and we loved hearing all about everyone's summer adventures. We are incredibly eager for the fun, growth, and learning ahead this year. Thank you for placing your trust in us with your children - we look forward to a wonderfully successful year together.

Curriculum Evening

We look forward to meeting you at our annual curriculum night on Thursday, September 24th. This is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and get answers to any questions you may have. 

• 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Grades Kindergarten, One and Two

• 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Grades Three and Four

When families arrive you will be directed to your child’s classroom. Please use the Main Office Door on Vinnicombe Street, the one with the ramp. 

School Forms

Please check for the three forms sent home with your child last week.

• Emergency School Closure

• Media Consent Form

• Acceptable Use of Technology 

 Sign and return these forms to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

School Lunch (Program offered by School Lunch Association)

Our first day of lunch service will be Wednesday, September 23rd

Until the lunch program starts on September 23rd, you need to provide your child with a lunch that does not require heating at school. Please refrain from dropping off takeout meals from restaurants at lunchtime. 

Bus Route Delay Notice - Larkhall Academy

We have been advised by Student Transportation of possible route delays during the first few days of school. Please see below.

Effective September 9, 2026, there will be possible bus delays for runs traveling through the Thorburn Road/ Goldstone Street intersection due to construction and lane closures in the area. These delays are expected to be in place until further notice. Below are the impacted run(s):

• 23-148-1A (Alt) 

• 26-736-01 (Alt)

• 23-250-02……..Bus 2

• 23-242-11B…...Bus 3

• 23-250-04……..Bus 4

• 23-250-05……..Bus 5

• 23-250-08B…...Bus 8

Breakfast Program

Thanks to the support of Kids Eat Smart, President's Choice Children’s Charities, and families, we will once again offer our grab-and-go breakfast program. Each classroom will have a bin of various items such as fruit, cereal bars, yogurt and cheese, that students may take upon arrival at school. 

Secure School / Lockdowns / Fire Drills

In the coming weeks, classroom teachers will be having discussions and practices with their classes around all three 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.

KinderStart 2026-2027/ Kindergarten 2027

Online registration for KinderStart 2026 / Kindergarten 2027 for schools in the St. John's Metro Region, including Larkhall Academy, is postponed until September. Further details will be shared as soon as they become available.

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