Friday 15th August 2025

Our Vision, Our Mission

Our Core Values

P A T I E N C E 

              Blessed are the gentle for they shall possess the earth. (Matt 5:5)

Victoire Larmenier was an example of patience to all who knew her. She encountered and overcame amazing difficulties. In all circumstances, we persevere calmly with understanding and endurance.

From the Principal...

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Last week was Catholic Education Week. Our Year 6's attended Mass with students from the other Catholic Schools in Launceston and they also attended the Shroud of Turin exhibition in the afternoon. Their behaviour at both events was outstanding. They were very respectful and reverent during the mass as well as during interactions with speakers at the exhibition. 

Archbishop Porteous visited the year 5 class for a Q and A session, and the students' conduct was exemplary! They showed the most beautiful manners and asked pertinent and reflective questions. They were very respectful and reverent in their interactions with His Grace.

INSTALLATION OF ARCHBISHOP TONY IRELAND

I had the privilege and honour of not only attending the installation in Hobart of our new Archbishop, Archbishop Tony Ireland but also being presented to him as part of the Mass as a representative of the Launceston Catholic Parish. It was a beautiful Mass, and Archbishop Tony's Homily certainly gives us hope for the future of Catholics and Catholic Education in Tasmania.

“A new chapter begins today, and I do not walk it alone. Pope Francis has called this a Jubilee of Hope. Let us walk together as pilgrims of hope—bearing light, binding wounds, and lifting each other up in mercy.'

Archbishop Tony Ireland

ABSENCE

I will be away this coming week (week 5) for a work conference along with the Principals from the Catholic Schools in Tasmania. I will be checking my emails, but all non-urgent matters will be attended to when I am back at work. All urgent matters are to be directed to Alison Vogelaar, Deputy Principal. alison.vogelaar@catholic.tas.edu.au

UNIFORM

A reminder that students are required to wear the school uniform as per the Uniform Protocol.

Years 3 - 6 are required to wear their formal uniform on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sports uniform is to be worn on Tuesday and Thursday only. Kinder to Year 2 wear the sports uniform Monday to Friday.

A parental note is required if students are not wearing the appropriate uniform on any given day.

If you are having difficulties with purchasing or accessing pieces of uniform, please contact me as I can help with this. niccola.pearce@catholic.tas.edu.au

PBS - CLASS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Congratulations to the following classes - Prep, Yrs 1,4,5 & 6 who, through their combined efforts at following the school expectations of Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Compassionate, have all achieved 250 stickers! They now get to select from one of the options below as an acknowledgement and celebration of them being respectful, responsible and compassionate Larmenier students.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE PLACE?

• NEW SHADE SAILS

New shade sails (outside year 1 and 2 classrooms) will be erected in the coming months. They were removed due to storm damage.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT.......

UR STRONG PROGRAM

URSTRONG is an internationally recognised program focused on teaching friendship skills to children in schools. It aims to empower students with the tools and language to build and maintain healthy relationships, manage conflict, and navigate social situations with confidence and kindness. The program emphasises a whole-school approach, creating a common language of friendship among students and teachers.

Phrases you might hear your child or staff say are 'It's a friendship fire' or 'They were mean on purpose.' Click on the link below to find out more about this.

PARENT LINK

Parent Link is an ongoing feature of the newsletter. It is an opportunity to identify areas or features of the school that you want to know more about, ask a question or put forward suggestions. These items can then be addressed and answered in the fortnightly newsletter in the ‘Tell Me More About’ section.

This is an opportunity to have a say every day......not just in a once-a-year parent survey.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know we will be attending the  Beauty and the Beast Jnr performance presented by Encore Theatre?

Yrs 3 to 6 will attend on Tuesday 28 October at 11am and Prep to Yr 2 will attend on  Wednesday 29 October at 11am.

Kind regards,

Niccola Pearce

PRINCIPAL

Dates to Remember ...

AUGUST 

• 18th August - Book Week Dress Up Day 
• 22nd August - Yr 3 Excursion to Tasmania Zoo 

SEPTEMBER 

• 5th September - Year 5/6 Gala Day 
• 11th September - Year 3 Camp  
• 18th September - Kinder - Year 2 Athletics Carnival 
• 22nd September - Years 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival 
• 25th September - Year 4 Camp

Term 3 Overview - Farm Day & Assemblies

SETUP FOR SUCCESS - BIRTH TO 5 PROGRAM

Every Wednesday from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the Kinder classroom.

Bring a drink and a healthy snack.

Everyone welcome!

In Prep this week .......

Premier's Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the students that have completed the Premier's Reading Challenge so far.

The challenge finishes on the 24th August, and all the completed forms must be brought into the school library by Friday 29th August.

Larmenier School Family Mass

Please RSVP by clicking here .

Speech & Drama Club - no sessions until 26/8

Unfortunately, there are NO sessions for next week - week 5 (Tues 19th Aug) as I am away that day. NP

Larmenier Online Library Catalogue and News

Did you know that you can access the school library catalogue online?
Visit the library online catalogue to find books that are available for loan, catch up with the latest news, and find links to our online eBook, video and Story Box platforms.

Book Week - It's next week!

AFL After School Program

FREE After School AFL is coming to Larmenier for the very first time in 2025!

AFL Tasmania is excited to bring four weeks of fun, inclusive footy sessions to the Larmenier school oval. The program is completely free for the first 65 students.

Boys and girls of all abilities are encouraged to join – whether they’ve never picked up a footy before or have been playing for years. There will also be an all-girls group option, designed to help build skills, confidence, and friendships in a supportive environment.

Which program should my child join?

• Auskick – Perfect for ages 4–7 (Kinder - Grade 1) or those new to AFL. Our game-based activities keep kids active, engaged, and loving every minute.
• Superkick – For ages 7–12 (Grade 2 - Grade 6), combining skill development with fun, modified games. Ideal for all skill levels and backgrounds.

This program is for Larmenier Catholic School children only. 

Register Here: 

Register to Larmenier Catholic School Auskick Centre | PlayHQ

Register to Larmenier Catholic School Superkick Centre | PlayHQ

Tasmanian Premier's Reading Challenge

The Challenge will run for 10 weeks from the 16th June until the 24th August.

All students from Kinder to Year 6 are invited to participate. Participation is not compulsory.

Students can include home readers, books read to them at home, magazines, eBooks etc., as well as any books that they read themselves. 

A Reading Log, bookmark and stickers will be sent home with all students this week.

Snap, Crackle & Pop!

St Anthony's Catholic School is holding their Snap, Crackle & Pop! night on Friday 29th August 2025.

To purchase tickets, please click on the following link:

https://tickets.launcestontickets.com.au/outlet/event/b6db4a56-328e-432b-b992-5c5243a33839 

P. E Sports Polos - coming soon!

They will be in store and available to purchase on the first Saturday of the school holidays at the end of this term (27th September).

Make sure you purchase the right one for your child's House!

Office Hours

Larmenier Catholic School office hours are Monday - Friday from 8 am - 3:30 pm in term time.

WWVP Reminder

WWVP 

All people wishing to volunteer at school, including Farm Days, MUST have their WWVP (or alternatively known as RWVP) - this includes parents and grandparents! There is no cost for a volunteer application and you never know when you might want to put your hand up to volunteer at school so why not put in an application now so that you are ready to go when the occasion presents itself!

A reminder that when arriving at the office for Farm Days etc, you are required to present your WWVP card.

PBS = Positive Behaviour Support

Larmenier School Strategic Direction & Annual Plan

Larmenier Catholic School Uniform

Absences - How to inform the school