Welcome back everyone

to the start of a new term.

The holidays seem to fly
by very quickly but it
seems that everyone has
Mrs Hobbis is continuing
her leave for term 4 and
we look forward to seeing
her back in the New Year.
Term Four
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 32
Newsletter Date 9th October 2014
Important Dates:
October
17th
Prep Excursion to
Casey Safety Village
18th
Aerobics Spring
Challenge
24th
Grades 3-6
Orienteering
29th
Prep Transition
12.30pm-1.30pm
30th
Prep Transition
11.30am-12.30pm
November
4th
Melbourne Cup Day
(Student Free Day)
6th
Launch Cup Day
7th
Grades Prep-2 Junior
Sports
11th
School Council 7pm
Student Absent
Hot Line Number
5964 7783
had the chance to relax
and refresh ready for term
4. We welcome back Mrs
Lorraine Bexley after a
terms long service leave.
Most kids look forward to
extended holidays free of
homework, assignments,
sports practice, and music
lessons. So how do we get
our kids back on track? A
new term is coming into
full swing and somehow
we need to motivate
young minds to get back
into the learning groove
called the real world.
Maybe you've already
done some groundwork
by stocking up on reading
material over the
holidays, or spent time in
museums or libraries. Or
maybe your kids have
been heavily into Apps
that tease their brain or
raise skill levels to rival
an android.
Whatever they've been
doing, it's now time to
make the switch from
holiday mode to school
mode. Flicking the switch
school; things they're
good at; the fun class
activities they've been
missing while on
holidays.
Encourage
excitement about their
grade, teacher, friends
and upcoming school
events.
Inject some
inspiration by talking
about achievement,
celebrating success,
and what it's going to
feel like to learn new
things.
Enjoy a week of
special school
breakfasts.
Get grandparents (or
other extended family)
to send an SMS, email,
card or note wishing
your child a great term
at school.
So the Holidays are Over..
can be frustrating, so here
are a few tips to help get
our last term for 2014 off
to a flying start.
Sleep is good and
essential to
concentration, so set
definite times for
waking and going to
bed.
Put a lid on 'anytime'
snacking and stick
with a regular eating
routine.
Liven up the lunch
box with nutritious
favourites.
Prepare homework
spaces and discuss
study strategies.
Make the most of
how much time they'll
be spending with their
school friends.
Pick up the pace on
talks about the things
your kids love about
been revamped with a covering of
coloured rubber which gives four
new workable play spaces. There are
plans to brighten up the space with a
splash of colour with input from the
prep students.
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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
School Improvement


We have purchased some new yard
rubbish bins and are having a focus
on decreasing the rubbish that
appears in the yard. Students are
currently designing logos for the
bins. A big thank to Jack, Luke and
Connor for their extra effort in
keeping the school clean.
Rubbish


Unfortunately we had a bout of
graffiti during the term break. The
tags have been forwarded on to the
police who keep a record to assist
with apprehending the offenders. If
you have any information, please let
the school know.
Graffiti
If you have popped into school you
may have noticed that the art and
music rooms were undergoing a
refurbishment over the holidays.
The works should be complete this
week. The prep sandpit area has
It is around this time of the year that
as parents you will be beginning to
consider your childrens learning
needs to support a successful
transition to their next grade.
Organising approximately 274
students and a staff of over 20
teachers in a way that recognises
everyones needs, is no easy task.
Placement of students and teachers
is never a random process and there
are many issues to consider i.e.
integration aides and their students,
friendship groups, learning needs,
class sizes just to mention a few.
At Launch we pride ourselves in our
knowledge of our students and their
individual needs. We are however
always happy to consider requests
from parents to support this process.
It is important to note that we do not
accept requests for teachers.
Preparing for 2015
I ask that you trust the teachers
judgement and professionalism in
making a decision that is in each
childs best interest. When compiling
classes for 2015 every attempt will be
made to cater for the specific needs
of all students. Your child will have
the opportunity to meet their teacher
and their classmates towards the end
of the year. All students will also
have the chance to be involved in
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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.
transition sessions during term 4.
This gives them the chance to spend
some time getting familiar with their
new learning environment while
spending time with other students
not presently in their grade.
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Childrens Week is a national
program recognising the talents,
skills, achievements and rights of
young people. It is based on the
articles expressed in the United
Nations Convention on the Right of
the Child, highlighting play,
wellbeing and protection.
Victoria celebrates Childrens Week
with hundreds of free events taking
place right across the state. These
events recognize the unique and
important place of children in the
community.
During Childrens Week (18-26
October) local councils, schools and
early childhood services organise a
range of open days, displays and
special events that celebrate
childhood, showcase children's
achievements and the work of schools
and early childhood services.
Yarra Ranges Council are offering a
selection of activities ranging from
Childrens Week
storytelling to puppet shows and face
painting. All activities are free and
target children from 0-12 years of
age.


Regards
Narelle Messerle
This year we will be participating in National Bandana Day, to raise money for
young people with cancer. We will be selling gorgeous colourful bandanas for
$4.00 in the office as of next term. More reminders will come your way, so stay
tuned for details. Were passionate about supporting young people when life
really gets tough, and this is a great way we can all help.

Thank You
The Junior School Council, Miss Rae and Chezelle.
Junior School Council Event
Aussie of the Month
for September
Nathan S (Junior) Shantelle D
Aussie of the Month is a citizenship award where children are nominated and
voted for by the staff. It is designed to recognize students who consistently
display a positive attitude to their work and who relate to staff, fellow students
and the wider community in a respectful, caring and co-operative way.
Student Awards
Grade Prep F/A Corey C
Max B

Grade Prep K Alyce O
Aiden H
Josh S
Tori C

Grade 1/2 S Natasha J
Matilda C

Grade 3/4 S Jye H
Matthew M
Jack A

Grade 5/6 G Paige H







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Canteen
Unfortunately due to
manufactures cost Juicies are
now $1.00 each, we have three
flavours Tropical, Wildberry
and Lemonade.
If you send your child/rens
lunch order on an envelope, please include
10 in the order for the cost of a paper bag.
Roster
October
16th Maryann E, Sharon B, Fiona T
23rd Jodie D, Gillian S, ?????
30th Helpers needed

I have two dates that need volunteers to
help in canteen please. If they are unable to
be filled, unfortunately I will be force to
close on those dates. If you are able to help
please leave your name and phone no. and
the Thursday you are available at the office.
Parents and Friends
We hope you all enjoyed the
holidays. Its hard to believe it
is Term 4 already. This Terms
main fundraiser will be the
Christmas Raffle. More details
will be sent home closer to the
end of Term.
Our first meeting for the term
will be next Monday 13
th

October. Feel free to come and
have a cuppa and discuss any
ideas for fundraising or how
the funds raised can be spent at
school.
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2015 Prep Transition Information
Term 4
Our transition sessions for Term 4
are for children enrolled to start Prep
at our school in 2015. If your child
is going to be attending LPPS as a
Prep next year but their enrolment is
not yet complete, they are also invited
to attend these sessions. Also, if you
know of anyone who is planning on
sending their Prep child here next
year, could you please pass on the
details of these sessions to them.
We look forward to getting to know
our 2015 Preps better during these
sessions and are excited that these
children will commencing their
school life with us next year.
Term 4 Transition Timetable
Wednesday 29
th
of October
12.30pm 1.30pm
Transition session classroom.
Thursday 30
th
of October
2.30pm 3.15pm
Transition session classroom.
Thursday 13
th
of November
2.30pm 3.15pm
Transition session classroom.
Wednesday 26
th
of November
7.00pm 8.30pm
Prep Information Night par-
ents are invited to meet with
the 2015 Prep teachers and
principal to discuss next year.
Tuesday 9
th
of December
11.30am 1.30pm
Children will meet their 2015
teacher, classmates and buddy.
During this session, children
will have a Teddy Bears Picnic.
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Public Notices


WOORI YALLOCK JUNIOR
FOOTBALL CLUB

PRESENTATION DAY/AGM
SUNDAY 12
TH
OCTOBER
WILL BE HELD THIS SUNDAY - 11AM
AT WOORI YALLOCK FOOTBALL GROUND
PRESENTATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS
Anyone interested in Coaching Positions for
the 2015 Season please email all details
to: hayjacri@hotmail.com
Applications close 15
th
November.