It was a good news story at our school assembly on Friday, 24th July. A combined fund-raising effort by Lara P. S. Junior School Council and a valuable contribution from the Lara Lions Club enabled the purchase of a special trike for a local child. The idea to help someone from our local community was brought to the school’s Junior School Council meeting by Emma M (now a year 7 student). Emma was also present at this school assembly.
Our school held an out of uniform day to raise funds for Buster so that he will be able to move around more easily. The specially designed trike was recommended by Buster’s physiotherapist. Les Kelly (immediate past president of Lara Lions) assisted with the presentation to Buster and his family.
A huge thank you to the Lara Primary School students and the Lara Lions.

Lara Primary School held their annual Athletics Day on Thursday 16th July at Goldsworthy Reserve under clear, sunny skies. In a tight contest Flinders managed to wrestle the points from the other teams to win the day. A huge thankyou goes out to all of the students, parents and staff who made the day a ripping success. More photos are in the GALLERY

In today's raffle draw, this lucky prep student was the winner of the main prize.
First prize was a pink Asus EeePC, second prize a Canon digital camera, third prize an iPod dock and the remaining prizes were movie tickets.

WLG and 3-4H had a 'horror performance' at assembly today. We all dressed up as zombies, ghouls, vampires, ghosts and other scary characters and performed 'Monster Mash', 'Ghost Busters' and 'Time Warp'. By Zac W, WLG
You can see more photos in the GALLERY.

Lara P.S. students won the Cross Country Shield again for the fifth time. A superb effort. The event was at Geelong Grammar and nine students have progressed to the next round. Well done students and Mr Bilney.

On the 2nd week of the term grade 3/4L went the Lara CFA building. At the fire station we learnt heaps about what to do if there is a fire and what to do if a fire starts. We also we learnt how the trucks work and lots more. On Thursday night we went back to the CFA with our families to learn more about fire safety in our homes. We all had lots of fun!!!
By Emily P. Grade 3-4L

Lara Primary School’s swimming team competed at Kardinia Pool recently for the second round of Regional swimming.
Representing Lara P.S. were Lucy, Mel, Tiui, Callan and Epati.
It was a great day with the overall medal tally being 5.

At assembly grades 1/2W and 3/4J performed 'We Are Australian'.
Following the performance Easter Bunny visited and assisted parents in distributing easter raffle prizes.
Here we have the lucy winner of the 1st prize.

Preps participate in Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) activities that include body awareness, eye/hand, eye/foot co-ordination, balance and ball skills. Visit the GALLERY to view more photos

There was great excitement in LG classes today when year 5 students received their new Lenovo netbooks. Students learnt how to care for their netbook, how to connect it to the school network and even loaded some programs on.
The year 5 students are participating in a trial program whereby the student/family, school and region are co-owners in the netbook.
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Lara P.S. students use materials to explore mathematical challenges such as comparing the value of different coins and looking for patterns in a number chart.

When I was asked what my greatest wish was I said, "To meet Craig Lowndes the V8 supercar racing driver." On Friday I met Craig as well as James Courtney, Cameron McConville, Jason Richards, Leanne Tander, Garth Tander at Sandown Racetrack. I had a great time. by Jasmine.

At today's assembly the audience was entertained by 'The Passions' followed by presentation of badges to the 2009 school and house captains.
Past pupils Nicholas Bouvier and Tim Spalding assisted Ms Kent-Hughes in presenting this years badges.
More photos can be viewed in the GALLERY

All classes have desktop computers/laptops, interactive whiteboards and digital cameras.
On their first day at school Prep students discovered that using technology is a great way to learn.

The new school year has begun smoothly with excited students meeting their new teacher and friends. This year there are 21 classes, 503 students and 50 staff.
Here we have Lucy with mother Janet enjoying the first day in Prep.

Junior School Council
It was a good news story at our school assembly on Friday, 24th July. A combined fund-raising effort by Lara P. S. Junior School Council and a ...
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