Last Thursday

students in grades 3-6

attended the annual

Athletics Sports. In

total, over 740

children from 14

schools (including 2

independent schools)

participated in a range

of sporting events.

From all accounts, this

was an extremely

enjoyable day and the

weather, although wet

and rainy at the start,

was certainly kind to

us in the afternoon.

The emphasis on

holding such an event

as this is for all

involved to get

together and have fun;

however it is always

exciting when we

achieve great results.

Organising an event as

large as this is no easy

task, so thank you Mr

Devisser for a job well

done. Also, a big

thanks to the staff,

support staff and many

parents who helped

out in a number of

ways, including setting

up equipment, looking

after a group for the

day or just being there

to offer support – your

help is appreciated by

both the staff and

students.

Well Done

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 13

Newsletter Date 1st May 2014

Important Dates:

May

7th

RSL ANZAC Day

8th

Finance Meeting

2.30pm

9th

Mother’s Day Stall

9th

Book Club due

11th

Mother’s Day

15th

Grade P-2 Photo Trail

17th

Aerobics Comp

19th-23rd

Education Week

19th

Whole School Incursion

20th

Grandparents Day

20th

School Council 7pm

21st

Open Night

Student Absent

Hot Line Number

5964 7783

Well done to everyone

for their combined

efforts, which enabled

LPPS to be placed

second overall. We

would also like to

congratulate Zoe K

who was awarded the

Grade 6 girl’s trophy,

and Holly D who

came a close second.

This was an amazing

effort and

demonstrates what

great athletes and ‘all

rounders’ Zoe and

Holly are.

experience of school. Student

surveys are extremely

important. We want our

students to tell us what they

think! Our school will use the

survey results to plan programs

and activities to improve every

child's schooling experience.

This is the eleventh year that

the survey has been offered. All

students in years 5/6 at our

school will participate in the

survey, with all responses being

anonymous. The survey only

takes 20-30 minutes to

complete and occurs during

class time. We personally

conduct the surveys, to ensure

The Attitudes to School Survey

is an annual student survey for

Year 5 to Year 12 students,

offered by the Department of

Education and Early Childhood

Development to assist schools

in gaining an understanding of

students' perceptions and

that they are presented to the

students in the same, consistent

manner.

The survey results will be

reported back to the school at

the end of July. As soon as the

school receives the results we,

as a staff, look at the statistics

to help us plan and devise our

curriculum and various health /

well-being programs to ensure

our students are always

engaged in their school work

and developing their social

competencies in all areas to

ensure we are providing them

with the best possible

educational experiences.

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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

Attitudes to School Survey

Term 3 or early Term 4) and we

will have access to both

individual and group data to

assist our planning and teaching

strategies.

Whilst our NAPLAN results

continue to produce some

excellent results, we stress the

point that this assessment is

only a small part of the

assessment profile gathered on

students and should be viewed

as such. It will provide parents

A reminder that the National

Assessment Program – Literacy

& Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests

for 2014 will take place

between May 13th- 15th.

Teachers have planned

preparation and trial activities

for students to familiarise them

with the testing process.

Once NAPLAN has been

completed, individual reports

will be forwarded to parents

later in the year (usually late

and staff with a snapshot of

students’ achievements but

should not be seen as a

definitive or comprehensive

assessment. If you have any

questions about the testing or

results please see your child’s

teacher.

Naplan

Launch Website

Please note due to technical issue the Launching Place website is unavailable

until further notice. We will inform you as soon as it has been resolved. Thank

you for your patience.

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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.

Canteen If you send your child/ren’s lunch

order on an envelope please

include 10¢ in the order for the

cost of a paper bag.

Slushies are NOT available this

term.

Roster

May

8th

Kylie K, Janine K, Maryann E

15th

Jo R, Sharon B, Fiona T

22nd

Janie G, Jodie D, Kris H

29th

Maryann E, Janine K, Peta R

Quiz of the Week

Last term answer is

Uno and the lucky

winner is Aislinn C

5/6L

Student Awards

Prep K Tayla N

Jayla D

Andrew B

Grade 1/2 K Brock B

Blake D

This week a very excited group of year 5/6 students

attended Ben’s Shed in Yarra Junction. We are very

appreciative of the chance for our students to engage

in such a worthwhile program. Each term, 6-8

students attend Ben’s Shed on a weekly basis where

they are involved in learning basic woodworking

skills. Students are always very proud of their

achievements at the end of the program, happily

sharing what they have constructed. Please refer to

the newsletter/ website for regular photos and updates.

Regards,

Narelle Messerle and Debbie Hobbis

Ben’s Shed

Aerobics

If anyone has any old black

basketball shorts that they would

be willing to donate to the

aerobics program, please see Miss

Nyman. Your assistance would

be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Candice Nyman.

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Parents and Friends

Mother’s Day stall on Friday 9th May, gifts available from $1 to $5 dollars.

Next meeting is Monday 5th May in the staffroom just after assembly. So come

along have a cuppa and chat about future fundraising activities.

view. Cubism paintings also used

lots of angles and pointed lines

rather than rounded curving lines.

The children found it a challenge

to create a Cubism painting

because we are so used to drawing

things as they really look.

However we have had some

amazing Cubism paintings created

at school in the last few weeks, so

congratulations to all the 3/4

children on your “have a go”

attitudes, you created some terrific

art.

Congratulations to Artists of the

Month: Madison A3/4M

and Holly W 3/4N for your

outstanding Cubism paintings.

Heather Taylor

Visual Art Teacher.

Artist of the Month This term the grade 3/4 children

have been learning about the life

and artwork of a very famous artist

named Pablo Picasso. He is one of

the most versatile artists of all time

because he can paint beautiful real

life images, he invented the art of

Collage (sticking things onto other

things), he invented the art of

Assemblage (using everyday

objects to assemble a totally

different piece of art), and he co-

founded the painting style Cubism.

Cubism paintings don’t look real

or life like, but they are not meant

to. Picasso wanted to try to show

the side view and front view of an

object at the same time – that is

why he often painted people

looking to the side, but added both

eyes and both nostrils to the front

number of sports days. We are

extremely grateful to Michael’s

Trailers as this will give us the

opportunity to run some

outstanding sporting programs that

as a single school we would not be

able to have the equipment to

organise. Michael has already

donated a number of trailers to

other community organisations,

some of which our schools have

already made use of.

New Sports Trailer

By now many of you may have

seen the picture on the left at one

of our sports days. We received

this trailer as a donation from

Michael’s Trailers in Healesville.

It is to be used by all our schools

for many of our sports programs.

Over this term the aim is to stock

the trailer with sets of sports gear

that schools can use for any

Upper Yarra Primary School Sports Association

28 Hunter Rd, Healesville

0418 883 335

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Coughs, Colds and Asthma

Coughs, colds and the flu are one of the most common triggers of asthma. The common cold is caused by an upper

respiratory tract infection and is a common illness for children and adults in Australia. As we approach the colder

months, here are some tips to keep in mind to prevent and reduce the spread of coughs, colds and the flu:

Avoid coughing and sneezing on or near others and wash your hands thoroughly to prevent the spread of disease.

If your child is not feeling well, it is recommended that they stay home and rest, to reduce the spread of infections

and to speed up their recovery process.

Everyone should have the annual flu vaccination to ensure they are protected from this disease. You or your child

may be eligible for the free flu vaccination. Details about who is eligible can be found here and can also be

determined by your doctor.

Prior to purchasing any medications or herbal and natural remedies’, you should seek the advice of your doctor or

pharmacist as some medications can react with asthma medications. Such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen/Naproxen (non-

steroidal anti-inflammatory medications), Beta Blockers tablet and eye drops (used for high blood pressure and

glaucoma), and ACE inhibitors (used to control blood pressure).

Stay warm this winter!

For more information, please contact

The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 278 462 or www.asthma.org.au

Asthma

Parent and Carer Asthma Information Sessions

The Asthma Foundation of Victoria is funded by the Federal Department of Health to provide free asthma

education sessions to groups of parents and carers. These sessions can take place at the school or at a

location of your choice. The session runs for approximately one hour and covers:

Asthma triggers

Signs and symptoms

Asthma action plans

Asthma medication

Asthma First Aid

If you are interested in attending a parent and carer asthma information session, please contact The Asthma

Foundation of Victoria to arrange a session on 1800-ASTHMA or sdoherty@asthma.org.au

For more information, please contact

The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 278 462 or www.asthma.org.au

Family Day Care

In

Hoddles Creek

Personal home based

childcare with small groups.

Play based learning with no

T.V.

Family Day Care is supported

by Murrindindi Shire Council.

Childcare Benefit and Rebate

can be applied for.

Vacancies for 2014 now

available

Enquiries welcome please call

Lisa 0402 730 126

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LET’S GO FAMILY DAY CARE

A locally run scheme, providing warm,

nurturing care to small groups of children

At Lets Go Family Day Care, we put the "Family"

into Family Day Care.

Children are cared for in a warm, safe, homely

environment that consists of only a small group of children.

We have vacancies for care in Warburton, Yarra Junction, Wesburn and

Millgrove.

Our educators are qualified and trained to provide the best possible care for your

child. Each educator is monitored and supported by our coordination unit, to

enable them to continually grow professionally within themselves.

Reduced fees are available as we are CCB and CCR approved through the

Department of Education.

If you have any enquiries in relation to finding care for your child, or if you

would like to find out how to become an educator, please call Olivia Moller on 59

647 244 or 0402315332.

PIANO LESSONS ARE HERE

BEGINNER PIANO LESSONS FOR YOUNG & OLD

Piano is hard work! Piano takes years to get anywhere! You need to practice scales and exercises for a long time before you get to have any

fun and play great songs...

WRONG!!!

Piano can be fun straight away. You can learn to play two-handed tunes in your first lesson! Piano instruction has come a long way in the last

few decades. New techniques and approaches allow for the student to enjoy the learning process and experience making music straight away.

Piano is a journey, not a destination, so the experience should be enjoyable.

I specialise in absolute beginners for children and adults. Cost is $20 upfront for materials, and $20 per 25 minute lesson. Students will take

home songs and exercises to practice. Private lessons are being offered for the kids at Launching Place Primary School each Thursday morning

starting on the 13th of March. Private lessons are also available for children and adults outside these hours by appointment.

If you or your child have always wanted to learn piano, I would love to help you make this come true.

Contact Corrie on 0401 096 079 or check out www.thefifthcorner.co/music

Corrie Wade

THE FIFTH CORNER

"Choreography for Life"

www.thefifthcorner.co

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