15 December 2023: Term 4 Week 9
Kaurna acknowledgement
Niina Marni. As we feel the earth beneath us, the wind around us and the sun above us, we acknowledge the Kaurna people, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to past Elders and will work with present and emerging Elders to protect and care for this unique land of ours. We also extend this respect to other First Nations peoples.
Staffing News
We farewell the following staff and thank them for their contribution to Linden Park Primary School. All the best in your new adventures.
- Rachel Pontifex
- Liz Dawkins
- Lesley Kong
- Peter Farmer
- Jane Angove
- Christina Sappio
- Charlie Lean
- Chris Prior
Farewell Year 6 students
We wish our Year 6 graduating students all the best as they move onto High School and continue to create amazing futures.
Year 6 Award Winners 2023
Congratulations to the following students:-
The Bruce Award: Presented by Carolyn Lam, Governing Council Chairperson, on behalf of the Bruce family: Mahad A.
The Sanders Sport Award: Presented by Bill & Helen Sanders for leadership, participation, commitment, positive attitude, self and school pride: Abby R.
Community & Service Award: Presented by Julie Kernick on behalf of the Year 6 Class of 1962 Old Scholars for service to the school community, initiative, leadership, self and school pride: Helena P.
The Creativity Award: Presented by Fiona Voigt, Principal on behalf of Vicki Porter, for depth of creative and innovative thinking and problem solving; positive attitude, outlook and school pride: Leanne S.
The Steele & Cooper Award: Presented by Hon Jack Batty, Member for Bragg, for exceptional leadership, courage and determination in endeavours at school: Tinaya YM.
Mahad A
Abby R
Helena P
Leanne S
Tinaya YM
Volunteers of the Year
Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Year Brooke Robins and Runner up Leroy Fonseka for their outstanding efforts in 2023.
To all of our Linden Park volunteers, we appreciate your efforts and we would not be able to run such a wonderful learning environment without your support. Special thanks to our Governing Council and sub-committee members, particularly those who will be leaving us, the school community appreciates your extra efforts in assisting in the smooth running and management of LPPS.
We also thank and acknowledge our students who perform a variety of service jobs for the school. Congratulations and thank you to the Library Monitors, Crossing Monitors, Student Wellbeing Leaders, SAC Reps, Sport Captains and Vice Captains and our Year 6 Ambassadors. We appreciate your time and dedication to the school.
I would like to wish you all a very safe and happy holidays and hope you get to spend quality time with your families. I am looking forward to another great year in 2024.
Fiona Voigt, Principal
Leroy Fonseka, Brooke Robins & Carolyn Lam (Governing Council Chairperson)
School Ambassadors 2024
Congratulations to our Year 6 Ambassadors for 2024:-
- Ivy B
- Justine C
- Oliver T
- Olivia J
- Parisa A
- Sammy G
- Sophie L
- Teddy C
- Tiziana P
- Poppy S
Sports House Captains 2024
Congratulations to the Sports House Captains and Vice Captains for 2024.
End of Year Celebration 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
Uniform Shop
Nikki Tilley
Dear Families
Please be advised QKR has now CLOSED for the Christmas break and will re-open on Monday 15 January 2024. Orders can be collected when the Uniform Shop re-opens Tuesday 23 January 2024.
Week '0' Open Times
- Tuesday 23 January: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Wednesday 24 January: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Thursday 25 January: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Opening Hours: Monday 29 January 2024
| Monday | 8.00am - 9.15am |
| Tuesday | 8.00am - 9.15am |
| Wednesday | 2.30pm - 3.45pm |
| Thursday | 8.00am - 9.15am |
| Friday | 8.00am - 9.15am |
Thank you, Nikki Tilley
Happy holidays
We would like to wish all our LPPS students and their families happy school holidays.
Term 1, 2024 commences Monday 29 January 2024.
LPPS Community Fete
The LPPS Community and Fundraising Committee are seeking expressions of interest from the school community to participate in the LPPS Community Fete, to be held on 7 March 2024 from 5:00pm- 8:00pm.
Expressions of interest are sought for market stalls, performances and silent auction items, (e.g. sports memorabilia, restaurant vouchers, sports or music tutors, gift vouchers or wine).
Applications will be considered in Term 4, 2023, with further information to be provided to applicants in early 2024.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting community event, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xfRsqQwrrcVMWiAu9RpQqHes3cnPOl2u5-PwpHDaIUQ/edit
The LPPS Community and Fundraising Committee thanks you for your support.
Silent Auction
Silent Auction to be held during our Community Fete (Thursday 7 March 2024).
Please help us to thank the many businesses that have donated to our Silent Auction by supporting their businesses.
If you would like to have your business advertised, please contact the school on dl.0647.info@schools.sa.edu.au
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