Primary Newsletter
12 January 2026
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Message from the Head of Primary
Message from the Head of Primary
Dear Lighthouse Family,
Welcome to a new academic year at Lighthouse! We are thrilled to begin this journey with you and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable moments for our children.
As we start the term, we are pleased to introduce the newest members of our Lighthouse team:
Gillian Guilhermino – Primary Grade 1 Teacher (replacing Ms Cynthia)
Sune Coetze – Primary Grade 3 Teacher (replacing Ms Rita)
Leiticia Firjhun – Primary French Teacher (replacing Ms Camille)
Loise Njenga - Grade R maternity post / Lower Primary SEN
Amisha Athion Mukhood - Grade R Learner Assistant
Stefanie Pyndiah – Communications and PR Lead
Ms Jemima will be joining the French Department, replacing Ms Camille.
Ms Jackie will be filling in at grade 4 until the end of the term when our new teacher arrives. Ms Terrie will replace Ms Caroline when she goes on long leave from the end of January.
We warmly welcome them and are excited for the value they will bring to our school community.
Important Notes for the Start of Term
Important Notes for the Start of Term
Parent Information Evening – 4 February
We will confirm shortly whether this session will be for Lower Primary or Grade 1 only. Please look out for a follow-up message with final details.
Sports & Clubs – Term 1
We are reviewing our Sports & Clubs structure during this year to provide even more engaging opportunities for our students. Sports and clubs will continue as normal for the first term. However, parents will receive information regarding the proposed changes in the coming weeks. Please join us on this journey and feel free to give us your feedback. See our dedicated page "New: Sports & Clubs" below.
Fundraising & Building Project Update
Thank you for your continued support toward our campus development goals.
The Music Room is on track for completion by April.
The Sports Fields are nearing completion and will be ready soon.
We look forward to partnering with you throughout this year. Together, we continue to build a nurturing, joyful, and purpose-filled environment for every Lighthouse child.
Warm regards,
Mr Hannes van der Westhuysen
Head of Lighthouse Primary School
Primary Events
Primary Events
Parent Prayer Meeting
Parent Prayer Meeting
We warmly invite you to join us for our weekly Friday prayer meetings, as we come together in prayer, lifting our school and community before God.
Join us this Friday from 08:00 to 08:30 at the Hub (upstairs balcony). We look forward to seeing you there - all welcome!
Primary News
Primary News
First Week of School 2026
First Week of School 2026
Please take note of the below important events and details pertaining to this week!
Wednesday, 14 January
Reception Breakfast Picnic - 08:00-09:00
Open House (Grade 1-6) - 09:00-10:30
Uniform not required.
Thursday, 15 January
The whole school is moving to assembly (Grade 1 and Grade 7). Grade 1 parents are welcome to attend the walk of honor only, before the start of assembly.
First day of School - early dismissal at 12:40
Students are expected to wear the formal uniform.
Friday, 16 January
Normal school day
How to Access our Ed-Admin portal
How to Access our Ed-Admin portal
Please be reminded to download, activate, and familiarise yourself with the Ed-Admin app (named Ed-Admin multi portal) as soon as possible.
Activation code: 241850. This platform gives you an overview of your children's school reports and parent event sign-ups.
If you are a new parent and cannot log in on the Ed-Admin App, we highly recommend you try logging in through the web browser https://lighthouse.ed-space.net before downloading the app.
Please check all details currently on your children's profiles and let us know if anything has changed. If you're struggling to download and log into the Ed-Admin app, please email our ICT Lead, Mr Adrien on ict@lighthouse.edu.mu for assistance.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours – Jan 2026
Please take note of the following special opening times before school starts:
January 2026
Monday, 12 January | 09:00 – 15:00
Thursday, 15 January | 08:00 – 14:00
The Uniform Shop is located in the Pavilion building, above the kitchen.
2026 Dress Code Expectations2026 Uniform Schedule
2026 Uniform Schedule
Please be reminded that it's important for your child to be dressed in the correct uniform according to the uniform schedule – see below.
Jackets to Collect at Lost & Found
Jackets to Collect at Lost & Found
We have many jackets that have been found on the playground or in the Pavilion in Term 3.
If your child is missing a jacket, please be sure to check our ‘Lost & Found’ box at the hub before the end of January, as we will make all remaining jackets available to our bursary students after the end of January.
Be reminded that wearing the Lighthouse-branded jacket on the colder days is compulsory.
Contact Details Changes
Contact Details Changes
To ensure that we have the most up-to-date information for your child, we kindly ask you to log in to your Ed-Admin Parents’ Portal and update your details if there are any changes in address, phone number, etc.
Attendance: What To Do When Your Child Is Absent
Attendance: What To Do When Your Child Is Absent
A reminder that anytime a student will be absent from school or departing early, please email attendance@lighthouse.edu.mu or call our main number 243 7100 so that we can accurately monitor your child and provide good care. Ms Julie, LPS Secretary, is our key contact in tracking all student movements. In the case of lateness and/or early departure, please come sign in and/or out at the hub.
2025 Yearbooks
2025 Yearbooks
We are excited to announce that we will be distributing the 2025 Lighthouse Yearbook to all families whose students have completed the 2025 academic year.
One yearbook per family will be distributed at no charge, to the eldest student of the family. An electronic version of the yearbook will soon be available for you to download.
Please monitor updates for the official release date and distribution instructions.
Regular Reminders
Regular Reminders
Lunch Menu
Lunch Menu
Curious about what's for lunch? You can find our January/February menu here.
Please note that on Thursday, 15 January, sandwiches will be served for lunch instead of chicken curry with rice.
Key Lighthouse Documents
Key Lighthouse Documents
A reminder that we have a few key documents to help guide you around school operations:
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
14 January - Reception Breakfast Picnic 08:00-09:00
14 January - Open House (Grades 1-6) 09:00 - 10:30
15 January - First Day of School - Early dismissal: 12:40
26 January - CAR 1 Planning
27 January - Start of Sports & Clubs
27 January - G5 Outdoor Education
28 January - Worship 07:20 - 07:40
28 January - Grade 4 Planning
29 January - G5 Outdoor Education
4 February - CPL Morning
4 February - Lower Primary Parents’ Evening
18 February - Goal setting meeting 13:00-17:00
18 February - Grade 3 Planning
20 February - CAR 1 Report
23 February - CAR 2 Planning
25 February - Worship 07:20 -07:40
25 February - Grade 2 Planning
26 February - Student Leaders Campout
4 March - Grade 1 Planning
5 March - Admissions Open Day
11 March - National Day Activities
16-20 March - French week
20 March - CAR 2 Reports
23 March - CAR 3 Planning
24 March - Grade 6 Outdoor Education
26 March - Grade 6 Outdoor Education
27 March - Book Day for students. Parents’ Date Night.
3 April - Good Friday. NO SCHOOL
5 April - Easter Monday. NO SCHOOL
9 April - End of Sports & Clubs
15 April - CAR 3 Reports
15 April - End of Term Assembly
17 April - End of Term 1. Early dismissal: 12:40
Birthdays
Birthdays
Students:
Students:
Acharaz, Aadam: 13 January
Assonne, Amber: 13 January
Thielamay, Mathew: January 13
Gurroby, Cheliyaan: 14 January
Harmse, Liah: 14 January
Thielamay, Sara Lea Grace: 15 January
Landman, Madison: 16 January
Li Wai Man, Annalyn: 17 January
Roussel, Teagan: 17 January
Shah, Aditi: 19 January
Staff:
Staff:
Mohun, Robin: 13 January
How to Communicate with Lighthouse
How to Communicate with Lighthouse
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