Launching Place Primary School

Issue 19 Thursday 25th June 2015

Farewell Mrs Bexley

Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

Last week Mrs Bexley popped in for a visit to

1/2C. As you can see from the photo, the
children were all very excited to see her.
Lorraine has officially retired from the DET
after a career spanning over 40 years. This is
a remarkable achievement. We would like to
thank Lorraine for the many things that she
did during her time at Launching Place. We
wish Lorraine all the best in her future
endeavors!

Thank you to all who attended our parent/ teacher interviews

what a fantastic response we had. The home/school
partnership is strengthened by your attendance and is
significant in the educational success experienced by your
child. The interviews are an important part of the reporting
process, as not all information can be conveyed in a written
report. The process of discussing the achievements, the
areas of future focus and the path to achieve future goals, is
one that is best achieved through parents, teachers and students working together. A

reminder to please ensure that all portfolios are returned to school.

Student Leadership Through Student Voice

During terms one and two, our teachers sought to provide
opportunities for students to play an active leadership role
in their school life. Expressions of interest were called for
students to act in a variety of leadership positions. It was
great to see students stepping up and taking on extra
responsibility.
As we move towards the end of term two we have
continued to expand leadership opportunities for a greater
number of students. Students in years 5/6 have been
provided with the opportunity to have a voice, build their
self-confidence, develop their decision-making skills and further develop their speaking,
listening and oral presentation skills. The success of the Advanced Presentation Skills
program was evident last night as the students presented both prepared and off the cuff
speeches. We were extremely proud of the achievements of all who attended. Well
Done!!

Student Absent Hot Line Number 5964 7783

Important Dates:
June
26th
End of Term 2
2.30pm finish
July
13th
Term 3
9am start
17th
Alpha Show Incursion
22nd
Grade 5/6 Winter Round
Robin
23rd 24th
Grade 1/2 Camp
24th
Term 3
Grade 3/4 Ski Trip for
Selected Students

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Help Shape the Education State

The most important thing that we can do as a school community is to make sure we give each and every student a great education and a great start to life.
We know from speaking to many of you that you have great ideas for how we can improve the education we provide our students at school, and more broadly how
we can improve our school system as a whole.
We also regularly hear ideas from our staff, our school council, our local businesses and others in the community on how we can make our education system even
better.
The Victorian Government has committed to making Victoria the Education State and has recently begun a consultation process asking for us to share our ideas and
experiences, our challenges and solutions to help us improve our education system across the state.
This is an opportunity for all of us to have our say and play a role in shaping what our education system will look like in the years to come.
We will be thinking about how we can contribute our ideas to this consultation and we will be asking our staff to participate as well. We invite you to join in the
conversation, because your ideas and insights as parents of children currently in our school system are critical to making sure we get the vision right for our state
to become the Education State.
You could also use social media to encourage your family and friends to join the discussion education impacts everybody, and everyone deserves the opportunity
to have their say.

End of Term
Thank you for a very busy and extremely productive term. Please note that students will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Friday after
a 2.00pm assembly. Parents are asked to make alternative arrangements for their children if they are unable to pick them up at
this time.
Term three commences on Monday, July 13th. It is set to be another exciting term with major events taking place including
camps for students in grades 1/2 and 3/4.
We would like to wish all members of our school community an enjoyable and safe term break.
Narell 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

We have a pj / onesie day coming up on 26th June, gold coin donation; you should of already received your note.
Next meeting Term 3 - 20th July, in GP room after assembly.

Jack F

1/2 C

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.

Hannah C

1/2 T

P & F team.

Cooper M-M

1/2 T

Matthew McC

3/4 B

Brock B

3/4 B

Lots of ideas and planning are starting to be put into place and there is always room for others so
please join our meetings and help with this challenging but rewarding major event. Next meeting
Tuesday July 14th from 3.30 - 4.30pm in the Prep room, kids are welcome.

Jye H

3/4 B

Aimee J

3/4 B

Jerikai J

3/4 K

Canteen

Bailey W

3/4 K

Paige h

5/6 C

Bree T

5/6 C

Country Fair

Canteen is pleased to welcome BBQ Snaps (similar to a grain wave) yet much yummier, at a introductory price of
$1.00; and they are gluten free as well. Parents if you would like to read the ingredient list please see myself on
Thursday mornings.
We have Cheesey Rice Wheel, Spc Apple Jelly, Two Fruits Tubs at 50 each.
Please note Cheese twistems and BBQ Lone Stars will be no longer available and removed from the menu.
Roster
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.

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

These awards will be presented

first assembly in term 3.

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School Holiday Craft Ideas

Pom Pom animals or flowers

Crazy paint creatures

Paper plate suns or

sea creatures

Paper roll animals

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