Launching Place Primary School

Issue 5 Thursday 5th March 2015

Our 2015 election has taken place and we are pleased to announce that the following people have been elected to
the Launching Place Primary School Council.
Representatives 2015-2017
Parents - Gemma Wynd, Amanda Pitts and Bianca Amore
DET - Deb Hobbis

March
6th
Swimming Carnival

They join existing councillors Andrew Smith, Jaimie Comer , Janine Knight , Kasey Shuttleworth and Andrew Devisser.
School councils play a key role in Victorian government schools. Participating as a school council member is a
rewarding and challenging experience. The school council supports the principal to provide the best possible
educational outcomes for students.

9th
Labour Day (No School)

I would like to thank the retiring School Council members, Shane Elliott, Ilusia Koronczewski, Deborah Norfolk and
Brydie Gray, for their contribution to Launching Place Primary School.

11th
Family Maths Night

10th
Preps start Fulltime

13th
Book Club due
School councils must call a public meeting at least once each year and report the proceedings of the council since
the date of the previous public meeting. The council must present the annual report to the meeting and, if the
school council accounts have been audited, present a copy of the audited accounts. The date for our Annual
General Meeting is confirmed for Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00pm.

17th
School Council 7pm

This will be followed by the first School Council meeting for 2015.

20th
Grade 3-6 Sports Day

Student Absent Hot Line Number 5964 7783

19th
Camp Quality Incursion

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We had a very pleasing turn out at the barbeque on Friday night. This was an excellent
opportunity for our new families to get to know each other and mingle with staff and
other families. We would like to pass on a special thank you to the Community Partnerships
team (led by Miss Shuttleworth (Bishop) and Mr Devisser) for organising and coordinating
the event!

Last week selected Year 5 & Year 6 students attended a kayaking program at Lilydale Lake. The session was run by Canoeing Victoria.
Special thanks go to Mr Devisser for organizing such a great activity and to Mrs Lorenc and parents for their support with transportation
and supervision on the day. Judging from the feedback, it was a fantastic opportunity to be involved in such a fun yet challenging sport.

As of next week our Foundation students will be attending school fulltime. Thank you to all the parents of
these students for your support throughout the first 5 Foundationfree Wednesday weeks. This has enabled
the teachers to perform some valuable testing and assess each childs entry level.

The end car park near the main gate in Greive Street has been allocated as a disabled car park. Please keep it free unless you have a disability
sticker displayed.

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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Research demonstrates that successful schools have a commitment to ongoing learning and to continually developing the skills and
practice of their teachers. We have a planned agenda of professional learning related to our new 2015-2018 School Strategic Plan and
Annual Implementation Plan goals for 2015. These goals are developed through analysis of the student achievement results using data
from student assessments and observations of learning behaviours. The priority that our professional learning will focus on this year is
Writing. Our teachers undertake professional learning each week after school and on curriculum days, drawing upon the expertise of our
teaching staff and educational consultants. Teachers have been excited about working with each individual student to create a Writers
Notebook. We have already seen some wonderful results.

New Foundation/ Prep parents will be noticing how tired their children are getting, as the demands of school are growing. You will be having less time
together with your child, but dont forget to make time to play. Playing together encourages and enhances your childs development. After a day at
school, playtime is also just for unwinding and having fun.
Play is important for your childs learning and development. Playing games with others helps children learn about sharing. Learning to play fairly is also
important at school, and theres often a lot of talk between children about fairness, rules, and right and wrong. Group games help your child learn about
self-control and getting on with others. He or she will learn that if you just do what you like, when you like, youre not likely to win or be liked by others.
Group games also give kids a way to safely unload angry feelings. For example, your child can kick a ball (instead of another person) and use all that
energy by playing hard.
Sometimes rough-and-tumble play and play fighting will be a part of childrens group games. Whilst this is perfectly normal developmental behaviour, this
activity is not encouraged in a school setting, as it is difficult for teachers to judge when it is just play and when it is getting out of hand.
Sport is another way children can learn about being part of a group effort. By teaching your child how to be a good sport from a young age, you can
help them get the most out of being part of games.
Other ways to encourage you child in physical play include:
Dancing to a favourite CD
Camping in the backyard
Playing organised sports with a local team
Going to the local playground with a friend.

Always remember to fit in time for fun!

Regards
Narelle Messerle and Deb Hobbis

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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The term is progressing quickly and we have already made it to Easter Raffle time. Information and tickets
have gone home today. We have asked all families to donate products and to buy and sell raffle tickets.
More tickets are available at the office.
CALL FOR HELP - this year is assigned for our School Fair or similar and we need a group of people to help
organise it, in conjunction with P&F. Please leave your name & phone at the office or see Janine K. (P&F),
meeting Wednesday 11th March 9am in GP room.
P & F team.

For the next few weeks we have Cheesey Rice Wheel, Spc Apple Jelly,Two Fruits Tubs at 50
each.
BBQ Lone Star and Cheese Twistems are at 30 until stock runs out.
Orders are to be written on a brown paper bag with your childs name and grade at the top
and items ordered with prices; correct money is appreciated. If you dont have paper bags at
home there will be a cost of 10c per bag. Please dont staple or put sticky tape on lunch order
bags. If you are able to assist in canteen please return the helpers form.
Roster:
March
12th

Paul T, Janine K, Bianca D, Brooke D P

19th

Kelly W, Jo R, Bec A, Barb F

26th

Fiona T, Maryann E, Janine K, Maggie (Fang L)

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Crazy Hair Winners

Kayaking

Zara C

Prep N

Hayley S

Prep R

Angus A

Prep R

Luke G

1/2 B

Lia McK

1/2 C

Braydan S

1/2 K

Chelsey H

1/2 K

Matt M

3/4 B

Liam I

3/4 K

Tahnee H

3/4 K

Kieren T

3/4 S

Joanne McR

3/4 S

Jack A

5/6 L

Corey D

5/6 L

Awards will be presented at assembly

on Monday 16th March.

District Swimmers

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AFL, FOOTBALL(SOCCER), NETBALL AND

BASKETBALL
This is just a reminder that if your child is
considering trialling for state team selection they
will now need to do so online via the SSV
website (http:\\www.ssv.vic.edu.au).
It is absolutely crucial you confirm with the sports
teacher at your school that they will get your
support. They have been sent guidelines re the
process and will be able to offer the best advice.
Once you have registered online and paid the
$25 fee (which covers all trials they get through)
the sports teacher at your school can choose not
to endorse your application meaning your $25 is
lost before you get to the first trial. This is not a
scenario anyone wants to be placed in.
There are no longer district trials meaning
anyone nominating must be playing or have
played in a high level of competition, this will
often be of representative level for their local
area.
Please go to the respective sports - Australian
Football, Basketball, Football (Soccer) & Netball
via the Team Vic page of the SSV website to
register.
Applications Close on the 25th March, 2015.

Violin Tuition
Contact Sally Banks
ph 0422 266 598 or sebanks@hotmail.com
Lessons available at school
Experienced, qualified teacher
Registered Music Therapist
Reasonable rates