Launching Place Primary School

Issue 20 Thursday 16th July 2015

Welcome Back
Welcome back to school for Term Three. We trust you all had some quality time with family and friends,
enjoying all that holidays have to offer. Despite the freezing weather, the students all seem to be buzzing
with excitement at returning to LPPS which is always a very positive start to any term.

Important Dates:

Term 3 is a very important term for schools. In fact we would consider it the time where students can make
the most learning progress as their confidence continues to grow, school routines are well established and
we are still well away from the energy, excitement and celebrations that the end of the year brings.

July

In many ways, like the old football saying goesthe third term is the premiership term! We have taken some
great steps so far this year after a positive start and this has provided a strong platform for the second semester.
Teachers have been busy preparing Parent Planners which help outline our curriculum and key events during the term. Parent planners are
due to go home next Monday.

Works Over the Holidays

We have had a range of works completed over the holidays to further improve and upgrade our school. These
have included:

Maintenance to the bi fold doors in the general purpose room, including new runners and general service.
Plumbing works throughout the school, with major works in the boys toilets and a new hot water system and sink in the canteen.
Updated cabinetry in the hex building.
Polishing and steam cleaning of carpets and flooring.
Pruning and general garden and school ground maintenance.
Work on our new car park is also progressing well, with concrete pathways laid and levelling of areas to receive bitumen completed. We will
keep you updated on when works will be completed, but in the meantime, thank you for your patience with parking, especially at drop off and
pick up times.
The terrace area near the netball courts is going to be asphalted. Thanks must go out to Andrew Smith for organizing the project. A special
thanks for the work done so far to Mitch (Sophies dad) and Rob (Haydens dad) for their help over the holidays. The preparation work needs to
be finalised.
URGENT WORKING BEE
When: Sunday
What Time: 2:00pm
What to Bring: Shovels, steel rakes and wheelbarrows
What to Do: Prepare the terraced area at the netball courts

Student Absent Hot Line Number 5964 7783

17th
Alpha Show Incursion
22nd
Grade 5/6 Winter Round
Robin
23rd 24th
Grade 1/2 Camp
24th
Grade 3/4 Ski Trip for
Selected Students
29th
Book Club due
31st
Movie Night
August
5th-7th
Grade 3/4 Camp

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Portfolios
Please remember that portfolios should be returned to school by Friday. Thanks to the many parents who returned the portfolios during parent/
teacher interviews. As the year progresses students and teachers will continue to add work samples, items of interest and assessment pieces. The
enthusiastic response that we have received has certainly reinforced the importance and significance of the portfolios.

Rubbish in the School Grounds

Having pride and respect for your school involves a number of behaviours; making sure that our grounds are well maintained is one. Last term there was an increase in
rubbish around the school which gives the school an unkempt look. Students have been reminded that the courtyard is the only area for eating outside as bins are close
by for the disposal of rubbish.
Much of the rubbish in the yard is from chip packets, biscuits, muesli bars and other processed foods. This type of food is not the best for providing young bodies and
minds with the energy that they need to do their best learning. Although an occasional treat is ok, a treat for recess and another at lunchtime is not good for growing
children. An occasional treat should be that occasional, not every day.
Parents are reminded to look at what they are sending along for students to eat: fruit, vegetables, healthy muffins with grains or fruit, wraps and cheese sticks/ cubes are
all great choices to provide energy for healthy minds and bodies. Many processed foods have high concentrations of salt, sugar, flavour enhancers and additives which
are not going to provide what your child needs to be at their best for learning.
Along with considering what you are sending along could you please think about the rubbish that is created by many of these pre- packaged
items. In past years we have had Rubbish Free days but are now looking to minimize rubbish each and every week for the benefit of the school
and the planet. There are some fantastic lunch boxes available which have compartments designed to contain everything from a sandwich or wrap to chopped or
whole fruit.
Reducing rubbish through the use of reusable containers will keep our school clean, look after the planet and send a powerful message to children about the
importance of looking after their world. Increasing the nutrition in your child's lunchbox will provide their brain with the best fuel for learning, set up healthy eating
habits and give lots of energy for energetic play.
Next week our Sustainability Team will provide some tips on how to make lunches wrapper free.
Narelle Messerle and Debbie Hobbis

Launching Place Primary School Carter Street Launching Place 3139 Telephone 5964 7783 Fax 5964 6171 Email launching.place.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

ABN 96 199 518 803

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Parents and Friends

Our next meeting is Monday 20th July in GP room after assembly. Upcoming activities are Scouts raffle, Dads Day stall, Bus
shopping tour. More info to be sent home shortly. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like an event considered,
please dont hesitate to join a meeting or leave suggestions in the box at the office.

Thomas S

Prep N

Kyle J

Prep N

P & F team.

Angus A

Prep R

Kaia W

Prep R

Rosie V

1/2 C

The date, Fri 23rd Oct is coming around fast. Plenty of activities are under way. We have Community
groups, Animals, Art show, Food and more being organised but we always need some more hands to
help. That is why we are putting a call out for any 'Barista' trained parents to volunteer some time on the
day; please let the office or Janine know.

Chelsea S

3/4 S

Jevan M

3/4 S

Blake S

5/6 C

Any other suggestions or ideas are welcome. You are very 'Welcome' to join any of our meetings.

Tahlia B

5/6 C

P & F Team

Brodie J

5/6 C

Country Fair

Chaplains Corner
Welcome back all, to another term and to the colder months! It certainly feels like snow season now - and I'm sure many of
you could see the snow on Mt Donna Buang throughout the holidays. Let's remember to look out for each other in the
winter months as it can mess with our health at times. If you find that you or someone in your family are feeling
uncommonly down or 'gloomy', please pop in for a chat. There are lots of reasons for this during winter but there's no
reason to endure it alone!
For the remainder of this year I'll be at school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, which is slightly different from before. I
will be around as always for support for your children and
for parents too.
Keep warm,
Chezelle Conroy

Please Note: That other advertisements and publications published in this newsletter do not imply school or Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development endorsement.

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School Holiday Craft Ideas

Hi Parents/Guardians,
We are stating a gardening club this term and were hoping to get some
tools for the children to use. If you have any old (but in good condition)
gardening equipment you could donate, that would be most helpful. Items
like; little spades and forks, stakes for climbers, gloves, etc.
You can drop them off to the school office.
Thank you
Paul T

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