Larkhall Academy

Announcements

Annual District Close Out - School Closed for Students

Larkhall Academy, along with other schools in our family of schools,  will be closed on Wednesday, October 8 for staff professional learning. 

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Larkhall Academy will be hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in aid of the Community Food Sharing Association  from Wednesday October 1st - Friday, October 10th. Thank you in advance for any donation you can make. 

Thanksgiving Holiday

All NLSchools, including Larkhall Academy, will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Tuesday, October 14 will be Day 1 in the cycle.

School Based Professional Learning Day

Larkhall Academy will be closed on Thursday, October 23rd for a school based professional learning day. Staff will be focusing on our school development plan for the 2025-2026 school year.

Scholastic Book Fair - Saturday, October 25th
Our annual scholastic book fair will take place on Saturday, October 25th. Children will have a chance to preview the fair on Friday, October 24th. More details will be communicated once we get closer to the fair.  

Allergy Update:
To ensure the safety of all children and to help reduce the risk of a medical emergency, please do NOT allow your child to bring the following items to school:

• latex (balloons, gloves, etc)

• bananas (products containing bananas are fine such as smoothies and baked goods)

• kiwi

• fish and shellfish (recently added) 

• tree nuts (e.g. hazelnuts), peanuts, peanut butter, or any product known to contain nuts/peanuts or peanut oil. WOW Butter, Nutella (or similar no name or store brand Hazelnut spreads) are also included in this list.  

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 

We want to thank our families for your cooperation this week as our drivers get used to their new routes. In the coming days pickup and drop off times should get closer to the posted times on the 2025-2026 bus routes for Larkhall Academy which can be found here. 

For the benefit of families new to Larkhall please note that all bus routes including stops are determined by NLSchools Student Transportation. 

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.

We encourage all families, especially those new to school busing this year, to view the bus safety video located on the NLSchools Student Transportation website.

If you have a busing concern you can complete this form and someone from NLSchools Student Transportation will get back to you. 

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.

To reduce traffic around the school, we strongly encourage all families to avail of student transportation. 

Parent / Guardian Email

All parents and guardians need to have an updated email address on file, as this will be our primary means of sharing information with you. Be sure to check our website regularly for updates as family memos and other school information will be posted there.

Contact Information

For returning families, it is important to notify the school of any changes to your contact information; address, phone numbers or emergency contacts by emailing larkhallacad@nlschools.ca

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. 

Water Bottles

All students should have their own water bottle clearly labeled with their name.

Speed Camera for Larkhall Street

The NL Government Speed Camera is now active on Larkhall Street.

Office Drop offs 

Recognizing that mornings can be chaotic, we know that things can come up, and things are forgotten. We kindly ask that families try to ensure that their children have everything they need before they leave in the morning.

Dressing for Outside

Fresh air and play are two driving factors behind our students’ Social Emotional Well-Being. Please ensure that your child (children) come to school each day prepared for all the weird and wonderful weather that our beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador has to throw our way!

Please label any personal items belonging to your child/children. It breaks our hearts to see so many items left in the Lost and Found with no home!

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.

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.

Late Arrivals

All students arriving late must check in at the office prior to going to class. Parents / Guardians of students in Grades Kindergarten and Grade 1 are encouraged to bring your child into the school and check at the office. 

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

School Supply Lists for September

• Kindergarten

• Grade 1

• Grade 2

• Grade 3

• Grade 4