Happy New Year Lions!
We truly hope that you and your family had a safe and happy holiday. We want to wish all our Lions a Happy New Year! We are excited for the continued opportunity to work and learn with all of you. All staff are looking forward to seeing all our Lions and starting off the new year on a positive note.
YXU Basketball Sessions
In January, we are going to have the unique opportunity to welcome a professional athlete into our school to offer a basketball workshop for our junior and intermediate classes. Connor Vreeken is a professional basketball player who was born and raised in Kingston (graduating from Frontenac Secondary School in 2018). His basketball career includes playing on both Team Canada and Team Ontario, winning 4 USports National Championships with the Carleton Ravens, and most recently, a CEBL championship with the Niagara River Lions this past summer in Canada’s top professional basketball league.
During his workshop, he will be sharing his lived experience as an athlete from Kingston who had aspirations of pursuing his passion at a higher level. Using examples from his own basketball journey, he will talk with our students about the importance of goal setting, perseverance, dealing with failure, self-belief, and many other valuable life skills. In addition to sharing his story and experiences, he will be leading a basketball workshop with our grade 4-8 classes!
In January 2026, Connor will be running basketball skill development sessions at Loughborough on Monday nights for any athletes interested in improving their skills!
Aside from his professional playing career, Connor is also the Director of YXU Basketball - a basketball skill development business in Kingston. He offers basketball development sessions for youth athletes who may be interested in trying basketball for their first time or are gearing up for the start of their elementary school season. Connor’s philosophy is that every athlete needs a ball in their hands the entire time they are in the gym to truly have the opportunity to improve their skills. In Connor’s program, your child will be taught the essential skills needed to have success on the court and will be given the opportunity to learn at their own pace while applying the skills in a controlled manner for maximal retention. Many leagues offer the opportunity to play, but few ensure that your child has the ball in their hands when it matters the most.
If you would like more information or to register, please follow the link below or contact Connor via email at info@yxubasketball.com.
The first 4 registrants who use code: “LPS25” will receive $25 off the program! https://yxubasketball.com/pages/2026-winter-skill-clinics/2026-winter-skill-clinics-qmq6tibz
LPS Talize Fundraiser
We are excited to announce a new fundraiser happening from now until the end of May 2026! We have partnered with Talize Kingston to raise money for student activities. For those who are not familiar with Talize, they are a Canadian-owned and operated for-profit thrift retailer with an outlet in Kingston's West End (near Reid's Dairy).
How do we make money? Talize weighs donations that are made in support of LPS and will give us 20 cents per pound of clothing and housewares, and 10 cents per pound of media (books, CDs etc.). Donations must be given to an attendant at the donation centre during open hours (around the right side of the building) and you must mention that it is in support of Loughborough Public School's fundraiser.
See the flyers below for more information, including what items are accepted and what are not.
LDSB Choices at Seven Programs
Applications will open at 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, and close at 4:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026.
Our LPS Choices at Seven Open House has been rescheduled for Monday, January 5, from 6:00 to 7:00.
The application links for Extended French Immersion will open at 9:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, and applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. The application link for Extended French Immersion will remain open throughout the school year.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Information Nights hosted by each Choices at 7 school to find out more about each program. Please check back for details about the Extended French Immersion Information Nights at Module de L’Acadie, Harrowsmith PS, and Module Vanier.
Questions about the Choices at 7 programs?
Please consult our list of frequently asked questions below. Additional questions about Choices at 7 Programs and the online application process should be directed to the Choices Programs Registrar.
Lost and Found- Team ROAR
We have many items in our Lost and Found. Please visit Team ROAR to see if any items in our Lost and Found belong to your child.
Piano Lessons at LPS
Carolyn Schaub, who has been teaching piano at LPS and in the region since 2006, will be offering piano lessons at LPS again this year during the school day. Her goal is to instill the love of making music. Her teaching philosophy and the curricula she uses, can be found at www.carolynscreative.com. The cost is $27.25 per lesson or $98.10 per month for the school year. To reserve a piano spot or ask questions please emailcmschaub@sympatico.ca or call (613)376-6207.
News from our Loughborough School Council
Our SAC meetings are always open, and we’d love to see new faces get involved. If you have questions, ideas, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Leonard at stephanie_farmer@hotmail.com
Our next SAC meeting is on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:00.
Hot Lunch
Loughborough PS offers the option to order hot lunch 3 days a week. New this year, we will have pizza on Tuesdays from Mike’s Pizza, right here in Sydenham. Wednesdays will be Subway and Thursdays will be Gino’s Chicken Fingers & Fries. Orders are due the Sunday prior to the week, at midnight. Lunch orders will begin the week of September 15th. Place your order at https://www.school-day.com
Late or Cancelled Buses
At times, our school buses are cancelled or late to pick up students in the morning or late to school to pick up students at the end of the day. If your child’s bus is late, please visit www.triboard.ca and click on Delays and Cancellations to check on the status of your child’s bus. As well, you can download the BusPlanner Delays app on your phone. Once you have downloaded the app, you can register to receive bus updates for Loughborough Public School. Once you are registered, you will receive notifications regarding your child(ren)'s bus status if they are delayed or cancelled.
Week at a Glance
Monday, January 5 Day 1
- Choices at 7 Open House at 6:00
Tuesday, January 6 Day 2
- Hot Lunch- Pizza
Wednesday, January 7 Day 3
- Hot Lunch- Subs
Thursday, January 8 Day 4
- Hot Lunch- Chicken Fingers and Fries
Friday, January 9 Day 5
- LPS Spirit and Recognition Assembly
Looking Ahead
Monday, January 12
- IPRCs
Thursday, January 15
- IPRCs
Friday, January 16
- Duncan and Hull Field Trip
Wednesday, January 21
- Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Wednesday, January 28
- Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Friday, January 30
- PA Day
Monday, February 2
- Term 2 Begins
Wednesday, February 4
- Grad Photos
- Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Friday, February 13
- First Term Report Cards Go Home
Monday, February 16
- Family Day Holiday