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 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. 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.

March

6th Swimming Carnival

9th Labour Day (No School)

10th Preps start Fulltime

11th Family Maths Night

13th Book Club due

17th School Council 7pm

19th Camp Quality Incursion

20th Grade 3-6 Sports Day

Student Absent Hot Line Number 5964 7783

Launching Place Primary School

Issue 5 Thursday 5th March 2015

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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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.

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.

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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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

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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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

District Swimmers

Kayaking

Crazy Hair Winners

Awards will be presented at assembly

on Monday 16th March.

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

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