Thursday Thoughts

L a u n c h i n g P l a c e P r i m a r y S c h o o l

Issue 26

Date: 31st August 2017

Student Absent

Hot Line Number

5964 7783 Launching Place Primary School

20A Carter Street Launching Place 3139

Telephone 5964 7783 Fax 5964 6171

Email launching.place.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

ABN 96 199 518 803

IMPORTANT DATES

September

1st - Casey Safety Village

Preps

Dad’s and Mate’s Breakfast

8th - Expo Tabloid Sports 3/4

11th - 13th - Ballarat Camp 3/4

13th - K/P Transition 2.45-3.30

15th - Techno Challenge 5/6

22nd - End of term 2.30 finish

Healthy bodies

Being active and eating

healthy food play a big

part in getting healthy and

staying healthy.

Everyone – not just kids –

should be active every

day, in as many ways as

possible. Not being active

can cause an energy im-

balance – that’s when you

take in more energy than

you actually use. It can

have a big effect on your

health and how

you feel.

What an exciting time everyone had at our disco last Friday night. It was greatly supported with many students attending. It is always surprising how the quiet anticipation of ‘what’s coming’ soon turns into laughter, singing and a noise level to rival the MCG on grand final day! The music selection was terrific – the kids still love dancing to old favourites such as Nutbush. Thanks to the teachers who stayed back and helped with games etc – some hidden dance talents were displayed, much to the joy of the kids! A special thank you to DJ Jack – you were fantastic!! We would like to reiterate our thanks to all P&F members who were involved in setting up the disco, supervising, providing snacks, cleaning up etc. There is always an amazing amount of work happening in the background. The kids of LPPS certainly appreciate your efforts!

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School Captain’s Report

Prep: In prep we have been learning about the letter y this week.

We discovered that the letter y can make different sounds during our spelling

inquiry. Our CAFÉ reading strategy this week was identifying the author’s

purpose. We have begun exploring free verse poetry in writing and in Maths we have enjoyed using the

balance scales.

1/2: We have been measuring area in maths. Our spelling inquiry was verbs in present and past. Our

strategy for CAFÉ reading has been identifying the author’s purpose.

3/4: In reading we’ve been working on adjusting our reading rates to suit the purpose of our reading.

Our poetry anthologies are coming along really well. We finished up our number pattern maths groups

and worked on estimation. In I.S we’ve looked at colonisation.

5/6: This week in 5/6 we worked on finding the main idea in CAFÉ. In writing we kept working on poetry

and learned about idions. In maths we finished our angles groups topic. We loved doing earn and learn

and all made lots of money at our businesses.

Hats are Back from Friday September 1st For many years most state schools followed a simple but effective rule; that the wearing of school hats in terms 1 and 4 was compulsory and in terms 2 and 3 it was not. The Cancer Council of Victoria changed their policy a little while back and now remind schools that to be considered a SunSmart school, as we are at Launching Place, hats must be worn at all times whilst outdoors at school between September and April.

This means for the final three weeks of this term, hats will need to be worn at school by all children. The good news is our uniform shop always has a large number of hats available in all sizes.

This week’s

Star students

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Name Award

00T Robert T

Faith M

For writing his name very neatly.

For achieving her writing goal by leaving spaces between words.

1/2C Natasha H For being a model student :Always respectful, loves her learning and stays safe.

1/2M Shae B

Krystal M

For wonderful expression when reading aloud.

For always following instructions quickly.

3/4F Lola L

Hannah B

Lizzy M

Jacob T

For being a wonderful helper around the school.

For being a wonderful helper around the school.

For always staying focused and getting work done.

For excellent attitude and behaviour in class.

3/4K Declan L

Douglas B

Jake R

Ally D

For regularly sharing during class discussions.

For working very hard on his hand writing and getting his pen licence.

For his fantastic rhyming poem.

For working well in class spelling inquiries.

5/6B Charlee P

Lachie P

Mischa D

Des B

For always showing a positive attitude to her learning.

For improving the presentation of his work.

On always trying your best!

For writing some great Haiku poems.

5/6S Caitlyn C

Abigail J

Jack R

For wanting to help with jobs around the classroom.

For an excellent Earn and Learn business.

For being an awesome disco M.C.

DAD’S/ MATE’S BREAKFAST

A reminder that tomorrow is our annual Dad’s/ Mate’s Breakfast. We look forward to seeing dads, grandfathers, uncles and others joining us for a delicious breakfast. There will be activities set up and the chance for a kick of the footy after breakfast. Make sure you grab a copy of the LPPS newspaper.

Breakfast is served from 7.30am onwards. Hope to see you there.

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OSHC

Extend Before and After School Care at Launching Place Primary School

Michelle, Team Leader

Our weekly recap

Monday BSC – We played Monopoly and Kick Ball. ASC – We made yummy Chocolate Cake, the cake was delicious.

Tuesday BSC – We played Paper Craft, Bingo and Hula Hoops. ASC – We enjoyed some outside time climbing, hanging and kicking the footy then watched cloudy with a chance of meatballs Movie.

Wednesday BSC – We learned how to make paper hats and we also made a new game called Hula Hoop Basketball. ASC – We played hula hoop basketball a game we invented this morning and kickball.

Thursday BSC – We played with hula hoops then played sprout ball. ASC - We started out Fathers Day presents and played in the GP Room.

Friday BSC – We practiced our Hula Hoop skills and started out Fathers day Cards. ASC – Everyone helped set up for the school disco then watched a movie. Happy Birthday to Tahlia T on Monday 4th Zack R on Thursday 7th Shayla S on Saturday 9th Our Extend Superstar is Summer D For always being willing to try something new. What’s on next week? Monday : BSC – GP Room Games, Train Set, Paper Craft. ASC – Marks Up, Free Outside Play, UNO. Tuesday : BSC – Child Profiles, Silent Ball, Card Games. ASC – Plastic Bag Ropes, Silent Ball, Monopoly. Wednesday : BSC – Sprout Ball, Drawing and Colouring, Shops. ASC - GP Room Games, Plastic Bag Ropes, UNO. Thursday : BSC – Monopoly, Ship Shark Shore, Colour By Number. ASC – GP Room Time, Drawing, Sprout Ball. Friday : BSC – Octopus, Lego, Towers. ASC – Box Craft, Cubbies, Plastic Bag Ropes.

PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au

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Father’s day was a great success. Was great to see all the kids

choosing gifts for their dads or special friends.

You will receive a special lunch order form for the last day of term this week.

Please note there will be no canteen.

Please return this by Monday 11th September.

Country fair is approaching us very quickly. We need your help with the ham-

per donations as very little has come in. You would have received your country

fair newsletter this week. It is packed with a lot of important information so

please make yourself a cuppa and have a read.

You will notice that your class rosters are going up in your class room please

help us by filling in a time you can help on the night.

On behalf of the parents and friends committee and school council we would

like to thank you for your support so far, this year. Without you we cannot raise

the funds we need to complete projects around the school.

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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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Permanent Cuttings Sticker

Carawah Nursery (Hoddles Creek) would like to appoint a permanent cuttings

sticker. We require someone that is conscientious, neat and tidy, someone that

can take on responsibility for this department and works as a team, supervising

others at time and liaising with other crews. Responsibilities will include sticking

cuttings to a high standard, following instruction as to what hormone to use, tray

layout, location of cuttings in fog houses, fog house cleanliness and hygiene and

turning heat beds on and off as required. Other nursery tasks will be undertaken

from time to time.

Experienced Propagator/Nursery Hand Position Carawah Nursery (Hoddles Creek) is looking for an experienced Propagator/Nursery Hand. With an ever in-

creasing demand and a constantly growing business, our orders are stretching our manpower! We need some-

one who firstly has the right attitude, a good work ethic and can work in a team environment and on occasions

work individually. You will be required to perform many skills within the nursery business, including but not

limited to propagation of cuttings, tubing/potting up struck cuttings, assisting with grading orders, and other

tasks such as general maintenance. Punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work in all weather conditions are

essential. This position could be offered as a full-time position, however we can work in with other arrangements

also for the right person. Propagation experience most desirable but willingness to learn Carawah Nurseries

systems required.

If this sounds like the right job for you, please call Candy or Grant on 03 59674244, or email

admin@carawahnursery.com.au and attach resume.

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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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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