Dear Families,

Welcome back to the final term for 2025. The Term planner has been sent home with all families with really important dates.

It’s going to be a busy term with a host of activities.

Today I was slimed by the students from Room 15 at the assembly as an incentive by raising money for our upcoming colour run.

Room 15 have so far raised over $500 and have the most profiles created.

School procedures

If your child is required to be picked up early on any day, please come to the front office where our staff will ensure that your child will meet you. Please do not collect your child from the classroom. All students must be signed out by the parent/caregiver or with appropriate permission. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask our friendly office staff.

We are committed to positive and productive relationships with all community members at Le Fevre Peninsula PS. Parent/caregivers should report any concerns that you may occur as soon as possible. We have clear expectations for student behaviour and thoroughly follow up all issues raised by students or their families. Please do not approach students to discuss behaviours or raise concerns with them.

Class Placements 2026

We are working on the assumption that we will have 10 classes next year plus the Area Resource class, based on predicted enrolment.

However, I need to point out that this could change as late as the first day back next year, based on new enrolments or students leaving the school.

The placement process is a very complex and time consuming one. Our aim is to achieve the best possible mix of students in both straight and composite classes. Whilst we like to have children with friends where we can, it is also beneficial for children to mix with new groups of students from year to year.

Your child/ren’s class placement information will be sent home during the last week of term. While we do our best to have all teachers placed by this time, it is not always possible and while your child may know their room number, they may not necessarily know their teacher. I apologise in advance if this is the case.

Thank you to those families that have put any requests in writing.

Reception Transition Visits

Our new Receptions for 2026 will commence their first of three transition visits next week.

I would like to welcome them and their families to Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School.

Year 5/6 KO Boys Basketball Team

Congratulations to the school Knock-out basketball team that participated in the State KO Finals on Friday. Our Values of respect, Responsibility and Efffort were on full display. Thank you to Amanda Nelson and the parents who supported with scoring, transport etc.

SAPSASA Girls Football

Congratulations to Khloe and Jessica who participated in the SAPSASA Girls AFL State Championships for Port SAPSASA this week.

Year 7 Graduation

This year we have 44 Year 6 students graduating. The Year 6 Graduation evening will be held on Tuesday 9th December in the school hall from 7:30pm, after the students return from their lake dinner cruise.

Further information and invites will be sent out over the coming weeks.

Reminder

Friday 7th November: Student Free Day

Friday 21st November: Colour Run

Tuesday 2nd December: End of Year Concert

Tuesday 9th December: Yr 6 Graduation

Kind regards

Bob Bowden

Principal

Let's celebrate our wonderful teachers on "World Teachers' Day". They all put in such a tremendous amount of work with our students to help them learn and grow. Hats off to our fabulous teachers at Le Fevre, A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF THEM!

In Year 2 HASS we have been learning about the Port River and how it looked in the past. The students created models of what they thought it may have looked like. Some things students included were sand dunes, black swans, campsites and reeds. 

This week, our Year 3 and 4 students had the fantastic opportunity to take part in the Hot Shots Tennis program at the West Lakes Tennis Centre. The program introduced students to new tennis skills, from perfecting their serves to rallying with confidence. They also had the chance to put their learning into practice by playing fun and friendly games against students from other local schools. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display — well done to all our budding tennis stars!

What a busy and sport-filled start to Term 4 we have had!

We had seven boys represent our school at the SA Statewide Basketball Carnival. The boys performed exceptionally well, winning the minor rounds and earning a place in the finals competition. In the finals, they finished equal first in their pool, with final placings determined by points scored against them. A difference of just three points-unfortunately not in our favour-meant the team played off for 3rd and 4th position. Our boys finished 4th out of approximately 80 schools across the state-an outstanding achievement! This carnival, we did not select an MVP, because every single member played a vital role. Each student contributed to every game, displaying excellent skills and fantastic sportsmanship. The boys should all feel very proud of their efforts.

The final Le Fevre skipping challenge has been completed for the year. Nineteen students joined a new skipping club this term.

Joining our 20 Jump Club:

· Albie W

Joining our 1 Minute Club:

· Eldana T, Dylan S-B, Archer S, Mackenzie Y.  

Joining our 2 Minute Club:

· Luke B, Caleb G, Bradley S, Casey G, Bradley S, Casey G, Jaikobe M-K.     

Joining our 3 Minute Club:

· Jackson D, Myah B, Dana B. 

Special mention to Jasmine H and Matthew T, who skipped for an impressive 5 minutes!

I’d also like to highlight two Year 1 students for their amazing effort. Jenny skipped for 3 minutes and 3 seconds, and Xavier skipped for 4 minutes and 36 seconds. The persistence they showed was outstanding.

This term, we also welcomed two new members to the Championship Club:

· Kobie and Isabella.

Both skipped for 6 minutes. Everyone who has tried this challenge knows just how difficult it is, and these students should be extremely proud of their achievements. An amazing effort from all.

That’s all for our sports report this week. We look forward to even more sporting adventures as the term continues.

Don't forget to keep fundraising for the "Colour Fun Run" on Friday 21st November. Thank you to all the families for your support and effort into raising over $3000 so far, keep it up! Let's reach our goal. 

This will be our major fundraiser for the year, which will go towards upgrading our school garden, sign up or login at funrun.com.au today to get involved!

Wrist bands went home with students this week for their chance to win extra prize credits, competition closes 3rd November.