Dean of Primary - 30 January
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome to the new school year. I especially welcome all those families new to the Lauries community. We hope that you feel welcome already and that you have an amazing Lauries Journey this year and in the future. I also offer a special welcome to our new staff, 6 Silver Teacher, Mr Adam Fry and Primary Office Reception Miss Jaime O’Donoghue. We are excited to have them join our team this year and hope they have enjoyed their start to 2026. I also welcome back all of the returning Primary Staff from a well-earned break.
The boys have made a very positive start, and Week 1 has certainly been full of excitement and energy around Primary. Each fortnight, a Primary Newsletter will be emailed to parents and posted to the College App. The first full issue will be sent at the end of Week 3, Friday 13 February. I strongly encourage you to take a few minutes to read this newsletter each fortnight. It will contain all relevant information specific to the Primary School, along with updates, reminders and details about upcoming events.
We will also use the College APP to communicate with families regularly. It is essential for parents to read the notifications and action any RSVP’s etc as required to ensure boys are organised and prepared and that essential permissions are given.
There will be a lot of information shared in the coming weeks (and throughout the year) to help you stay organised and prepared. Please keep a close eye on emails and App notifications to ensure the boys are ready for a busy and fulfilling term.
We thank all parents who were able to attend the Primary Information Night last Thursday. We hope that the content helped you feel well prepared for the start of the year and that meeting the staff supporting the boys has helped to establish strong lines of communication
Please remember that settling in will still take time. We ask for your patience with both the boys and staff as they establish routines and relationships early in the term. The video recording of the presentation was sent out earlier today for those who would like to revisit the information.
You can also access the “Staff Contact List” here.
At this early stage, I would like to highlight two important reminders:
Student Absences
If your son will be absent from school, please notify us via the following methods:
- College App
- Email the Primary Office primary@slc.qld.edu.au
- Phone 30101142.
Labelling of Items
All uniform items (including lunchboxes) should be clearly labelled. Lauries is a large school, and clearly labelled items greatly assist in returning lost property to its rightful owner.
Enjoy the first weekend as a chance to rest after a busy Week 1. We look forward to supporting the boys and working in partnership with all families throughout 2026.
Regards,
Cameron Wigan
Dean of Primary