Larrakeyah Primary - Pathways to Excellence

🏛️ This week, our Year 5 students visited Parliament House as part of their Civics and Citizenship learning. Students explored how government works in the Northern Territory and had the exciting opportunity to meet Marie-Clare Boothby, Attorney-General of the Northern Territory, and ask her questions about her role.

What an incredible opportunity for some very lucky Larrakeyah Primary School students! 🏏🇦🇺

Our year 5/6 club cricketers had the chance to head along and watch Day 2 of the Australia 🇦🇺 vs Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Test match.

But the excitement didn’t stop there! At lunch, the students got to take to the field and play cricket in front of the crowd.

An incredible day with memories they’ll no doubt treasure for years to come. A huge thank you to NT Cricket, Cricket Australia, Miss Hayter and Mrs Mauger who made this experience possible. everyone who made this special experience possible! 💚🏏

🌱 From Paddock to Plate! 🥒🍉

Our Year 4 students visited Organics AG Farm as part of their ASPIRE project, investigating the inquiry question:

“How can we design a safe and sustainable journey from paddock to plate?”

Students explored the farm and learnt how fresh produce is grown, harvested and prepared on its journey to our tables.

A huge thank you to Mike from Organics AG Farm for welcoming our students, showing them around and sharing his knowledge with us! 💚

Congratulations to our Principal Fathma Mauger for winning Principal of the Year at the Australian Education Awards.

Today, our Year 6 students had the opportunity to hear from former Larrakeyah Primary School students who are now thriving at Darwin High School. They shared their experiences, spoke about what high school is really like, explored the school’s facilities and answered plenty of questions. Thank you to our returning students for inspiring and supporting the next generation as they prepare for this exciting transition!

👏 Our NTLC students did an amazing job at yesterday’s Mid-Way Pitch, confidently sharing the work they have been leading with students and staff from schools across the Northern Territory. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school with confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm. Well done to all of our NTLC students on an outstanding presentation! 🌟

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Our final 200-metre races were held this week, officially wrapping up our 2026 Sports Day after it was postponed last term due to rain.

Congratulations to King House, our 2026 Sports Day Champions! 👑

Final Results:
🥇 King – 794
🥈 Goyder – 696
🥉 Leichhardt – 674
4️⃣ Wickham – 650

Well done to all students for their fantastic effort, determination and sportsmanship throughout the carnival!

This afternoon, our students explored the meaning of Territory Day and what makes the Northern Territory such a special place to call home.

Celebrated on 1 July each year, Territory Day marks the anniversary of the Northern Territory gaining self-government in 1978.

It's a day to celebrate our unique history, diverse communities, stunning landscapes, and the Territory spirit we're so proud of.

From creative activities and discussions to sharing their favourite things about living in the NT, our students reflected on what Territory Day means to them. 🌴☀️🐊

We loved hearing about the places they cherish, the communities they belong to, and the pride they feel in being Territorians. Thank you to our local Member Robyn Cahill for visiting and joining in on the activities.

Our ECA Dance Group proudly performed an excerpt from The Nanna Effect at this week’s assembly. Created by Tracks Dance Company and featured in the Darwin Festival, this intergenerational performance celebrates connections between generations through dance and storytelling. Our students did a fantastic job showcasing their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm. Well done to all involved!