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Principal's Message

Welcome to another exciting year at Lipton School!
 
It is with great pride, gratitude, and excitement that I return to Lipton School as your principal. Coming back to this wonderful community truly feels like coming home. Lipton is more than just a school, it is a place where people genuinely care for one another, where friendships are formed, and where everyone is welcomed like family.
As a small hometown school, we are fortunate to know our students and families well. Those relationships are the foundation of everything we do. We believe every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported, and our caring staff is committed to helping each child grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
 
One of the greatest strengths of Lipton School is the incredible support we receive from our families and community. Whether it’s cheering on our students at sporting events, volunteering at school activities, celebrating achievements, or simply lending a helping hand, your involvement makes a lasting difference. Together, we create an environment where our students can thrive.
 
This year, we will continue to provide engaging learning opportunities while encouraging our students to be kind, respectful, responsible, and resilient. We want every Cougar to discover their strengths, challenge themselves, and take pride in their accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom.
Being a Lipton Cougar means being part of something special. It means supporting one another, showing school pride, and demonstrating the values that make our school community strong. I look forward to celebrating our students’ successes, creating new traditions, and building on the many great things already happening at Lipton School.
 
Thank you for welcoming me back to this amazing school community. I am truly honoured to serve as your principal and excited to work alongside our outstanding staff, students, families, and community members. Together, I know we will make this an incredible year of learning, growth, and Cougar pride.
 
Here’s to a fantastic school year!
 
Go Cougars!
 
Lindsey Akrigg