Victor Lauriston Public School

Get Ready, Bookworms! The Book Fair is Coming!

We are so excited to invite our students and families to our upcoming Book Fair! Join us for our special after-school shopping hours on Tuesday, May 5th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If you can’t make it then, we will also be open for quick shopping sessions on May 6th, 7th, and 8th from 2:05 PM to 2:35 PM.

Please keep in mind that this event will be cash only, so please plan accordingly to ensure your student can bring home their favourite picks. We can’t wait to see our community come together to support our school and share the love of reading. See you there!

Last day to order from our Pop-Up Shop - don't miss out on the chance to show your Lion Pride!

Looking to register for Kindergarten?

Come visit your new school and meet our awesome staff on Wednesday, May 27th from 4-7PM!

Register today at www.LKDSB.net/Kindergarten.

We can't wait to welcome you to the LKDSB family!

Our Lions had the chance to celebrate Earth Day in the most meaningful way - by receiving a tree of their own to plant! Thanks to our friends at Neighborhood Forest, families were able to register for a free tree to plant 🌱! It's been said, "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

These Lions are bringing home some serious hardware after Friday's badminton tournament.🏸 Congrats to our Mixed Doubles team on their Gold and our Girks Doubles team on their Silver🥇🥈 Can't wait to see what next weekend brings🏆. Super proud of everyone who competed on Friday.

Day 3 at Muskoka Woods😁🎆 Once again, Gr 8's had a blast - exploring tech as they created their keepsake keychains, using VR goggles to solve problems, some more time on the ropes courses and a final BBQ together before departing for home.

Day 3 at Muskoka Woods😁🎆 Once again, Gr 8's had a blast - exploring tech as they created their keepsake keychains, using VR goggles to solve problems, some more time on the ropes courses and a final BBQ together before departing for home.

Hey Lions!
Spring Spirit Wear orders are now live - please visit the link below to order.
Orders are due April 27th.
All orders will be delivered to the school.

https://teamoutfitters.net/collections/victor-lauriston-athletics-pride

Day 2 at Muskoka Woods and our Gr 8's nailed it🌟 High ropes + low ropes + pump track + skate park + archery = THE BEST TIME EVER!!!! These are the best days😊

Day 1 at Muskoka Woods is in the books!⛺️ Gr 8's had a fantastic first day - the sun was out, ☀️the temperature rose a little 🌡️and the smiles were spreading wide😁! Everyone had a chance to explore the first few stations - high ropes, rock climbing, pickleball and basketball were all on the agenda today. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

Our students had an absolute blast last week at the Chatham-Kent Chess Tournament♟️ Whether they were securing a win or learning from a tough loss, everyone showed incredible sportsmanship and had a great time connecting with fellow players. A massive shout out to our four medal winners: 🏅Oliver 🏅Musfira 🏅Ridhan 🏅Jack We are proud of your focus and strategy, way to represent the school team✨👏

Practice might not make perfect, but it sure helps you win medals! These two have been working so hard - perfecting their shots and honing their strategies, but more importantly, learning how to work together as a team. Congrats to our medal winning Mixed Doubles team at tonight's CK Elementary Badminton Series🏅Thank you to the organizers and to our coaches❤️🩶

Our Primary students are growing leaps and bounds in their literacy skills - they are devouring books every day📖! Thank you to our families for reinforcing these skills at home❤️🩶

To-Do List - Complete ✅ Grade 8's enjoyed an amazing buffet lunch - to celebrate their year and learn some valuable life skills in the process! They capped it off by receiving their official 2026 Muskoka Woods hoodies (in Panther maroon!). All that's left is to pack their winter/spring/summer clothes and get to the bus on time⏰!

🏆It's time for this month's awards ceremony - recognizing students who excel in French and who demonstrate Friendliness to everyone. Thank you to Kiwanis for supporting our students as they work on becoming TERRIFIC Kids!❤️🩶

Thank you to our Student Leadership team, who bring our travelling Breakfast cart around to classes every morning. All of our Lions have the chance to start their day with a full belly😋 A big thank you to all of our supporters: Ontario Student Nutrition Program Maycourt Club Local Churches Parent Volunteers ❤️🩶❤️🩶

🏒It must be March! Time for the annual Victor Lauriston floor hockey tournament🏒 ✨Thanks to our outstanding volunteers, former VL staff, Mr & Mrs Cleeve and Mr & Mrs Koehler, our gym was filled with the raucous sounds of excitement, the deafening cheers and a few sighs of defeat. 🎉 Students from K-8 have been playing all week to get to today's Staff vs. Student match up - with the Staff victorious, yet again🏆 Maybe next year Lion Cubs!

Big news neighbors! Victor Lauristonis joining forces with Neighbourhood Forest to make Earth Day 2026 one for the history books. We aren't just talking about change, we are planting it. We are giving away free trees for you to plant right at your own home. Whether you're looking for a bit of shade or a new backyard best friend, this is your chance to help save the planet, one tree at a time. The Details: What: A free tree for your family to plant🌲 The Catch: You have to move fast🏃‍♂️ Deadline: Registration closes March 15🗓️ Don't get left in the dust! Click the link below to claim your tree and join the movement: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=173259 "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today." Let's green up the neighbourhood and give the Earth a giant high five this April!🌿✨

Our Senior Girls took over the court at JMSS last night for the AA Finals, and let’s just say it was a battle.

While Queen Elizabeth came out swinging and built a gap in the first quarter that was harder to close than a suitcase on the last day of vacation, our girls never stopped hunting for that comeback. The scoreboard might not have gone our way this time, but the hustle? Off the charts. 📈

Let’s look at the "Stat Sheet" that really matters:
League Play: 1st Place (Yeah, they’re kind of a big deal). 🏆
Work Ethic: 100% since day one.
Intimidation Factor: High.
Future: Extremely bright.

We are incredibly proud of this squad. They fought hard, played fair, and proved why they were the ones to beat all season long. Head high, ladies—you’ve had a phenomenal run!

🎓 Future Leaders in the Making!
Our Grade 5 students officially leveled up today! After six weeks of hard work, they’ve officially graduated from the VIP (Values, Influences, and Peers) Program.

Through this journey, our students dived deep into what it takes to be a great citizen, focusing on:
✨ Solid Values: Building a strong foundation for every decision.
🌟 Positive Influences: Learning how to choose the right mentors and path.
🤝 True Friendship: Understanding the power of being (and having) a good friend.

A massive thank you to the Chatham Kent Police for facilitating these vital lessons and the Optimist Club of Chatham for their incredible support. We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see them put these values into action!