Scent Aware

Just a reminder to families, in addition to our food allergies, we are a scent aware school. We have several students and staff who have allergic reactions to scented products such as body sprays and perfumes or colognes, in addition to strong scented hair sprays, detergents and so forth. Please keep this in mind as students get ready for school each day.  

Start Time

While we understand things happen some mornings to delay your child’s arrival at school, it is important for students to arrive at school on time so they are part of the morning routines in their classrooms.  Our doors open at 8:30 a.m., with classes starting at 8:45 a.m. 

Outside Play

As the weather is getting cooler and wetter it is important for students to always have a full change of clothes at school including underwear and socks. This can either be left in your child’s locker or sent to school each day in your child’s schoolbag. Unless it is raining, or the temperature is too cold, children will be going outside each day, both at lunch time and with their class to engage in play based learning activities. It is important for their health and comfort that they are dressed appropriately.

Toys Stay at Home

Just a reminder that toys are not permitted in the school unless communicated by the classroom teacher. This includes all toys such as stuffies, as well as trading cards like Pokémon cards. Toys from home are a disruption to learning and the school is not responsible for anything that gets lost or broken. We want students to feel comfortable and help reduce their stress, and there are a number of ways to do this. If you have questions/concerns regarding this, please contact administration.

Dismissal Procedures

It is important for your child to have a regular dismissal routine.  We understand there are times when things do change, so please email your child’s teacher as soon as you are aware of the change. Dismissal is a very busy time with many moving parts, so last minute changes can unfortunately get missed.  While we always make every effort, it is very important to note, late day changes by email and / or by phone are not guaranteed to be delivered. 

Contact Information

It is important to notify the school of any changes to your contact information; email address, home address, phone numbers or emergency contacts by emailing larkhallacad@nlschools.ca

Visitor/Family Access

During the school instructional day, please come to the Office Door located on Vinnicombe Street and buzz to gain entrance to the building; this is the only door where entry into the school is permitted.  You must check in at the office; parents/ guardians are not permitted to go to classrooms.  While you are a welcome visitor to us; to the students who don’t know you, you are a stranger.

Morning Drop Off

Please use the Vinnicombe Street entrance for morning drop-off. Mr. Worthman will be there to greet your child and help them safely exit your car. To ensure a smooth flow of traffic, please remain in your vehicle and only stop long enough for your child to exit.  If you need to park to help your child with something, please park further down Vinnicombe Street. 

The Larkhall Street main door is for busing students only.  Stopping or parking on Larkhall Street in the bus zone is not permitted. For safety reasons please respect the posted no parking signs.

On Street Stopping and Parking Reminders

When you pick up your child after school, please be mindful of the residents on Vinnicombe Street across from Larkhall Academy. We have received calls from residents who are unable to get in or out of their driveways because they are being blocked. Please do not block driveways while you wait for your child. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Busing 

The 2025-2026 bus routes for Larkhall Academy can be found here.  Families should be aware that school buses can only stop at designated stops. Drivers are not permitted to alter their routes or stop locations. Children need to be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the posted pick up time.

Please note that all bus routes including stops are determined by NLSchools Student Transportation. If you have a busing concern please complete this form  from NLSchools Student Transportation Division. 

We encourage all families to view the bus safety video located on the NLSchools Student Transportation website.