Larkhall Academy

Annual Terry Fox Walk 

Each year, schools across Canada take part in the Terry Fox Walk. Our walk is scheduled for Friday, September 25th. Throughout this week our students are learning about Terry and his Foundation’s contribution to cancer research. We encourage all students to wear red on Friday.

Most walks also incorporate a fundraising aspect and given that there are many fundraising activities throughout the year, both in school and the local community, we will leave it to your discretion if you would like to send along a donation with your child on that day. If you do, please put it in an envelope and indicate it’s for the Terry Fox Walk. Cancer has an impact on many families, some more than others, and as such, some people feel more committed to financially supporting this cause. 

Please check with your child for a Community Walk permission form that teachers will be sending home today. Some teachers have previously sent home a permission form for neighborhood walks and if you have already signed and returned it you will not receive the one being sent home today. 

Reminder - Community Closet Event.
On Thursday, September 24, we will be opening the Community Closet in our school gymnasium during curriculum night. Doors will open at 5:45 (Please use the door next to the gym on Vinnicombe Street- the one with the steps. If you require an accessible entrance please email Ms. Castella so we can arrange that for you).  Our hope is to provide our Larkhall families with the opportunity to access the overflow of donations at no cost. Please bring along your own shopping bag.

Please note the Community Closet will close promptly at 7:15.

Should you have any questions please email Ms. Castella at lesleycastella@nlschools.ca

Reminder - 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 - 6:30 Grades Kindergarten, One and Two

• 6:45 - 7:15 Grades Three and Four

When families arrive you will be directed to your child’s classroom. Doors open at 5:55. Please use the office door on Vinnicombe Street. (The one with the ramp)

School Closed - Wednesday, September 30th - Truth and Reconciliation Day

The  Provincial  Government  is  observing  the  National  Day  for  Truth  and  Reconciliation on  September  30,  2026.  This  includes  the  closure  of  all  NLSchools  offices  and  schools. This  observance  is  being  held  to  honour  survivors  and  raise  awareness  of  the  tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada.

Leading  up  to  September  30,  schools  will  continue  to  promote  awareness  and  to  honour children who survived residential schools, and to remember those who did not.

We are encouraging students and staff to wear Orange on Tuesday, September 29th to honor residential school survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and support truth and reconciliation 

NLSchools  employees  and  families  are  asked  to  note  that  this  day  has  been  inserted into  the  School  Calendar  -  2026-2027  and  will  not  impact  the  school  calendar  (days  of cycle) for the remainder of the year.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Larkhall Academy will be hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in aid of the Community Food Sharing Association  from Thursday October 1st - Friday, October 9th. Thank you in advance for any donation you can make. 

School Picture Day

Our School Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 1st. All students will have their picture taken. You will receive a proof sheet within the coming weeks. Please note there is no obligation to purchase school picture packages. 

Student photographs taken on Picture Day will be added to the student’s PowerSchool record and may be used by authorized school and student transportation personnel for school administration, student identification, and transportation-related purposes. 

This may include helping confirm a student’s identity when arranging or providing student transportation services. Access to student photographs is limited to authorized personnel who require the information for their role. 

If you have questions about the collection or use of student photographs, please contact the school.

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