As we look back on 2025, our theme Be Kind, Be Great has been woven into the heart of school life at Lakes Grammar.
Its message has guided our learning, our relationships, and our aspirations — shaping a year marked by connection, creativity, achievement, and growth.
Lakes Grammar’s community gathered often and meaningfully: from the warmth of K–4 Grandparents’ Day to the solemn reflection of Remembrance Day; from the joyful brilliance of the 2025 Showcase to standout performances at the IPSHA Town Hall Concert.
Each event reminded us that greatness is rarely solitary — it grows from kindness, encouragement, and the shared joy of celebrating one another.
Mr Richard Wheeldon commenced as the school’s third Principal from the commencement of Term 3, with a commissioning service that emphasised the long traditions that sit behind the school’s young history.
It also highlighted the importance of school pride, individual humility, and a widespread culture of inclusivity and support for all students.
Our graduating Year 12 students embodied this theme with grit, generosity, and good humour.
Their final weeks were marked by celebration and gratitude, culminating in a beautiful graduation and a sparkling formal at Terrigal.
Many have already secured university early offers, vocational pathways and apprenticeships. The college is proud of who they are becoming, and we trust they will carry Lakes’ values into their futures.
Across the school, students stretched themselves — from Science and Engineering successes in the state finals, to drama showcases, to leadership through the Student Representative Council and the newly appointed 2025/2026 Student Leadership Team.
Camps, service opportunities, and significant developments with the introduction of a new Middle School at Lakes in 2025: all this conspired to nurture confidence, teamwork and wellbeing, tailored to the relevant age and stage of all students across the school.
This year also saw a celebration of various parent partnerships with the school, updated Schoolbox dashboards and parent resources, transition activities, the growth of the Principal’s Advisory Council, and also deep engagement across the community in shaping future strategic priorities for the school.
As we prepare for 2026, we remain committed to fostering excellence grounded in empathy, humility and effort — a community where students are encouraged to lift themselves and their peers every day.
May we continue to Be Kind in spirit and Be Great in all our endeavours.
