Lance Holt School has a long-held belief in the importance of listening to children’s voices. This belief has been reflected in practices such as the school parliament in the 1970’s, through traditions such as morning meeting, writing letters and meeting with the Mayor of Fremantle, to being involved in initiatives such as the recent ‘Speaking […]
This year we have seen the strength of our school community. The kindness, compassion and generosity of our community members has kept us all strong. I hope you enjoy this snapshot of the Lance Holt School’s 2020 Silver Linings.
Our end of year Graduation Evening is a unique celebration for our students where family and friends of Lance Holt School community come together. We farewell each individual Year 6 student and honour their journey throughout their primary school years at Lance Holt school. It is a very touching evening with each individual graduate speaking […]
Please join us on Saturday 31 August 2019 from 10 am to 12 noon for our school Open Morning. Lance Holt School leads the way in Positive Education, building a school culture with strong social and emotional learning programs and practice. Lance Holt School has a long-standing history of partnering with parents and the wider community to deliver an […]
Our Year 5/6 students recently returned from Canberra Camp accompanied by staff and parents. It was a wonderful opportunity for parents to share in their children’s learning. Highlights included: Australian Parliament House, National Art Gallery, Museum of Democracy and the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. The Canberra Camp is considered a rite of passage for Lance Holtians, […]
Recently five members of the Lance Holt School Council attended Briefing the Board an annual conference with the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA). Lee Jones, Deputy Chair, was inspired by UK key speaker Sir John Jones and is keen to share some of the take away messages from his presentation.
By Kathryn Netherwood, School Coordinator Positive Education has been at the forefront of the Lance Holt School’s values and educational approach. We are focussed on fostering a positive school culture, with strong social and emotional learning programs and practices. Positive Education fosters positive emotions and relationships in order to strengthen overall wellbeing.
By Kathryn Netherwood, School Coordinator We are very pleased to announce that Lance Holt School is an Institutional Member of Positive Education Schools Association (PESA). The PESA Board of Directors commented, “It is absolutely wonderful to hear of the many strategies that your school has implemented to align with principles of Positive Education.”
By Kathryn Netherwood, School Coordinator What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity and without judgement. Why use Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a tool that can be used to promote wellbeing. The Science of Mindfulness Professor Felicia Huppert, Director of the Well-Being Institute at the University of Cambridge and Emeritus […]