Dear Parent/Guardian,

Term 2 Week 2 report from the Principal

"You crown the year with your bounty"- Psalm 65:11

I am excited to share the wonderful improvements made during our term break; all aimed at enhancing our students' learning experience. We have installed three chilled water bottle fillers across the College, ensuring everyone stays refreshed, especially during hot weather. Our primary students now have a vibrant new area with artificial turf in their courtyard, and the addition of a new 12-seater van will make small group excursions even more accessible.

A particularly exciting development is the transformation of our old water tank area into a beautiful amphitheatre – a future hub for outdoor lessons, performances, and gatherings. Additionally, we are finalizing plans for our new Multi-Purpose Building and awaiting council approval for new sports facilities on the oval.

We see these improvements as a reflection of His provision and faithfulness in our desire to continually enhance the learning spaces available to our college community.

In other matters, we have recently observed several students cycling to and from school without wearing helmets. This is a serious safety concern, and we have addressed it directly with the students involved. We kindly ask all parents to reinforce the importance of wearing a properly fitted helmet every time their child rides a bicycle, scooter, or skateboard. Let’s work together to ensure the safety of our children on the roads.

We deeply value your partnership in your child’s education. However, we also expect all interactions with our staff to be conducted with courtesy and respect. Recently, there have been instances of unacceptable behavior toward our team during dismissal time. Any parent who behaves in a threatening or aggressive manner will be denied entry to the College grounds. Our staff are dedicated to the well-being of your children, and they deserve to be treated with kindness and professionalism.

As we begin this new term, I pray that our students embrace the learning opportunities ahead with enthusiasm and purpose. May this term be one of growth, discovery, and joy in learning for your child.

Wing Leong

Principal

WELLBEING

Healthy Routines

The start of a new term is a great time to reset and re-establish healthy daily routines. After a change of pace over the holidays, it can take time to get back into the rhythm of school life – but having clear routines in place can help students feel more focused, calm and organised as they step into Term 2.

Routines support our wellbeing by providing structure and stability. It is well known that predictable patterns help reduce stress, improve our sleep, increase motivation, and support our emotional regulation. For secondary students, consistent routines also help to manage pressure that can come with studies and help build independence.

In the Bible, we see how God designed creation with intentional rhythms—day and night, work and rest (Genesis 1). Even Jesus took time to pause and reconnect with His Father (Luke 5:16). Healthy routines remind us to create space for both work and rest, and to invite God into the everyday moments of life.

Here are a few ways families can support healthy routines at home:

• Encourage a consistent sleep schedule and wind-down routine.
• Set a regular time for homework, free from digital distractions.
• Create moments for shared meals and family connection.
• Make space for faith—prayer, reflection or devotion time together.

Students can also:

• Use a weekly planner or checklist to stay organised.
• Set morning and evening routines (e.g., screen-free time, prayer, reading).
• Balance schoolwork with breaks, hobbies and physical activity.

Praying Term 2 is a time of growth, routine and peace for every student and family!

CANTEEN UPDATE

Exciting New Canteen Menu!

We’re pleased to announce new meal options available at the canteen this term!

Everyday Menu:

• Bolognese Pasta Bake – $6
• Chicken Pesto Pasta – $6
• Macaroni Cheese – $6

Specials:

• Mondays: Coconut Chicken Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice – $6
• Fridays: Butter Chicken with Rice – $6

New Drinks: We now stock Bare flavoured sparkling water (zero calories):

• Lemon & Lime – $3.50
• Watermelon – $3.50
• Pineapple Coconut – $3.50

Come and enjoy our delicious new options!

Library Writing Competition

The end of term saw the primary students compete for a chance to win two tickets to Madagascar the Musical in the Frankston Arts Theatre. Students had one hour in which to write a short story about, "Lost in the wild." There were plenty of submissions but in the end only one could win! However, I am very proud to share with you the top three stories of the competition. Two stories are from the runners up Bianca Li in 3J and Catherine Christian in 5A who wrote incredibly imaginative and detailed stories that are a joy to read, and they should be proud of the effort they put in. However, it was Hailey Wong in 4N who won the two tickets with her story, "Jungle" funny, charming and with a twist at the end, Hailey Wong's story was amazing, as were all of those who submitted. Lighthouse Christian College can be confident in the creative and writing talent, evident in their students.