Little Councillors Meet Big Councilors

On Monday, May 16th, three slightly nervous JSC members spoke at School Council to ask for permission to run our fundraisers this year. Markus, Taeya and Megan all spoke clearly, confidently and knowledgeably and they made all of the big people very proud. Congratulations to you all! The best news of all is that all of our activities have been approved!

Thanks very much to mums, dads and nans who brought the children along right at one of the busiest times of the day. What a wonderful team effort. :)

Have been involved in any fundraising in our community? If so, let Mrs Bennett or Miss Brislane know, and we will acknowledge your effort with a certificate at assembly!

Bully Busters - June 15

This year Lara PS JSC has been invited by Lara Secondary College's SRC (Student Representative Council) to join them in running a Bully Busters afternoon. The 3-6 children will have an extended lunchtime and will be involved in activities run by JSC members, SRC members and staff to promote inclusiveness. This means we want everybody to feel like they belong, are valued and feel included. 

This week JSC members will be surveying children to find out the sorts of activities they would like to have on the day.

Thanks to the Junior School Councillors who recently met with LSC representatives to plan the day.

Shave for a Cure

These two girls both raised money for the Leukaemia Foundation's 'World's Greatest Shave'. What a wonderful achievement girls - particularly for Taeya, who shaved off her lovely locks! We think it suits her!

Introducing Junior School Council Representatives 2016

It was a very proud group of children who collected their JSC certificates at assembly. 

CRAZY HAIR DAY

JSC's final fundraiser for the year was held on Thursday, October 29th, and it was a ripper! Crazy Hair Day is always one that the kids go...well...crazy for! 

Once again, there was a serious side to the fun, as we raised money for cancer research. Thanks to Miss Brislane and the JSC for organising this super fun day, and thanks to the hairdressers, who made some monumental efforts to create amazingly crazy hair. 

Make-A-Wish Disco

Friday, August 28th created much excitement at LPS, as the Junior School Council ran our 2nd Annual Make-A-Wish Disco.

There were two discos - one for P-2, and one for 3-6. 

Thanks to Steve Ford from Geelong DJ Sound for a really professional sound and light show. Thanks to Ann and Rosa for working hard in the canteen baking leading up to the night, and flat out on the night. Thanks to the many staff (and Ian) who stayed late, dressed up (thanks, Miss Rankin!), joined in, had fun, all whilst providing great supervision. Big thanks to parents and carers for braving the cold to deliver children to and from the discos (many twice!). And, of course, thanks to the children of Lara PS for joining in the fun with the right spirit.

Yes, we had lots of fun, but the real reason for our disco was to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions.

We will also be granting a wish within our own school community.

Check out the photos below. :-)