Lenswood Primary School

01/09/2026

This morning our R/1 Class had the wonderful opportunity to visit Uraidla & Hills Community Kindergarten for Science Week.
The students and preschoolers worked together to plant strawberry plants and sunflower seeds, exploring science through hands-on learning. They also shared a story about friendship, fostering meaningful connections between the younger and older children. Everyone enjoyed engaging in play-based activities, strengthening friendships and building a sense of community. It was an enriching experience for all, highlighting the value of learning together and making connections within our community. 🍓🌱📖

31/08/2026

Join Us for Playgroup Tuesday Sept 1

We invite you to join us for playgroup tomorrow, where we’ll be running some special Father’s Day craft activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the little ones to create something special for Dad or a loved one ahead of Father’s Day this weekend. We look forward to seeing you there!

28/08/2026

This morning our R/1 class enjoyed a memorable excursion to Restvale in Lobethal as part of their HASS learning.

Students engaged with residents by posing thoughtful questions about history and recording their answers. They made comparisons to their lives today and noticed the similarities and differences. The then shared their readers and library books in celebration of Book Week, and concluded the visit by singing “I Can Sing a Rainbow” using Auslan signs. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and enrich our learning together.

A big thank you to Restvale for having us today! 🌈📖❤

26/08/2026

Today, we welcomed students and families to join us in celebrating Book Week!📖✨🎶
Students arrived dressed as their favourite book characters, proudly walking our 'cat walk' to share who they were and what they loved about their books and Book Week in general. The gym was transformed with impressive classroom displays, inviting families to explore students’ work, enjoy a morning tea or coffee, and share stories with the Year 3-6 students.

A special highlight was our Reception to Year 2 students engaging in a live Zoom session with author Andy Lee, who gave our school a personal shout-out and interacted with the group. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all families for your support, to Nicola for bringing our library to life with imagination and creativity, and to our dedicated staff for running such a successful and memorable day!

24/08/2026

We invite you to join us tomorrow at 9:30am for this months Principal Tour at Lenswood Primary School. Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, our school is proud to offer a warm and welcoming environment, surrounded by beautiful natural settings and a vibrant local community.

Come along to experience our unique learning environment and see first hand what makes Lenswood Primary School so special.

21/08/2026

A friendly reminder that next week is Children’s Book Week! This years theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’. 🎶

Tuesday August 25 9.15-11am is playgroup! Come dressed as your favourite book character. 📖🧚‍♀️👷

Wednesday August 26 from 9am, families are welcome to join students years 3-6 in the gym for Book Week story sharing, tea and coffee, whilst the r-2 students have a virtual meeting with author Andy Lee. At 9.40am our whole school parade will begin!

Thursday August 27 9:30-10:15am, students will have a virtual meeting with author and illustrator Matt Stanton.

20/08/2026

Our upper primary students have been enjoying using emerging technologies as a part of the Beacon program. Today we were lucky enough to use VR headsets to watch interactive videos to learn about pollution and societal waste. It doesn’t look like much from the photos, but our students were amazed by the things they were seeing with the headsets on!

20/08/2026

Our Reception and Year 1 students have been busy exploring the Kitchen Garden program with Kylie and Miss Pharoah this term. Through hands-on cooking and gardening experiences, students have developed a range of valuable skills. Together, they’ve made delicious cupcakes and prepared pasta with homemade pasta sauce, using fresh ingredients from the garden.

In the garden, students have worked together to sow seeds and prepare our greenhouse, learning about plant lifecycles and how to care for young seedlings. They have also helped with weeding, discovering the importance of maintaining a healthy garden environment. These experiences have deepened their understanding of where food comes from and how much care goes into growing produce.

During cooking sessions, our students have built confidence in the kitchen, learning how to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and practice safe food handling. They have also worked on teamwork and communication skills, sharing utensils, taking turns, and helping each other during preparation and clean-up.

We can't wait to see what they do next! 👩‍🌾🥕🍅🍝☀

18/08/2026

Last Thursday, Mrs Stafford paid a special visit to the R/1 classroom as a memorable culmination of the students’ learning about the past. She brought along a wonderful collection of old school reports, photos, and original readers to share with the children. Students posed questions about Mrs Stafford's experiences in the past from when she was a young girl and a teacher at Lenswood Primary School. 📸📖👩‍🏫

Mrs Stafford captivated the class with stories of school life many years ago. The students listened with fascination as she described how Year 6 boys would chop and collect firewood and matches to light a fire for the classroom. She spoke about children drinking milk in the mornings, the teacher writing on a blackboard, and the different uniforms students wore compared to today. 🪵🥛

The visit ended with a hands-on activity – students used jars, cream, and salt to make their own butter and buttermilk. Through this experience, they learned how, in the past, families did not have access to large shopping centres as we do now, and would often make items like butter at home. 🧈

We thank Mrs Stafford for sharing her stories and helping our students gain a deeper appreciation for life in the past!

07/08/2026

Come along to playgroup this Tuesday to experience the pure magic of our Secret Garden! 🌸

Bring your gum boots and a curious mind as we explore, discover and play amongst the wonders of our garden. 🪻🐛🌱

There’ll be plenty of opportunities for little explorers to get messy, investigate nature and let their imaginations grow! 💚

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿🧚‍♀️✨

🎨✨ Come join us for Playgroup tomorrow as we dive into the wonderful world of colours and shapes! We’ll have hands-on activities, creative play, and lots of opportunities for little ones to learn and explore. It’s going to be a bright, fun-filled morning,perfect for curious minds. We can’t wait to see you there