Launching Place Primary School Newsletter

Things to know

We the community members of Launching Place Primary School acknowledge the traditional owners, the Kulin nations, of the land on which we learn and play.

We pay respects to the Aboriginal Elders, past and present, who are our teachers.

We thank them for taking care of children and country for countless generations.

 

Prep enrolments

Prep enrolments for 2025 are now open and we are receiving applications already. 

Please head to our school website if you wish to secure a place for any younger siblings in 2025!

Our school is using an online system for new Foundation (Prep) enrolments to Victorian government schools, called VicStudents. 

 To get started:

For more information about enrolling your child into a Victorian government primary school, visit Enrolling in Foundation (Prep). 

 

Please contact us via 59647783 We’re here to help and will get back to you quickly. We look forward to your application and hope you will be joining our school community soon. 

Lost & Found

Please ensure you drop past the office and check the lost & found clothing & items in the two blue baskets.

Please ensure you name all clothing as this will help return to the rightful owner.

Thank you.

Community Pantry

Launching Place Primary School has established a Community Pantry to serve our community. The pantry is conveniently located in a room off the foyer and is available for your support.

You have the option to either donate goods or take any items that you may require. A variety of products, including long life milk, cereals, soups, rice dishes, and fruit, are available for your convenience. 

We encourage you to spread the word within he community and let them know that our support is available to them.

Call us on 59647783 or email: launching.place.ps@education.vic.gov.au

 

Please reach out and let the Wellbeing Team know if you know someone going through a rough time. For any enquiries please email the Wellbeing Team at-

Laura.caddy@education.vic.gov.au

Candice.nyman@education.vic.gov.au

Audrey.watt@education.vic.gov.au

Sonia.dunn@education.vic.gov.au

paul.traynor@education.vic.gov.au 

State School Relief

We can help families who are experiencing financial hardship to purchase school uniform.  Please email the school email: 

 launching.place.ps@education.vic.gov.au

First Aid

Please help keep our school community healthy by following these guidelines, and reporting any virus, infection or illness to the front office.

  • Head lice: It is the responsibility of parents/carers to check students’ heads for head lice regularly and report any cases to the school office or classroom teacher. When you are treating your child 2 treatments are essential, 7 days apart.  
  • Cold and flu: Cold or flu-like symptoms should limit contact with others and stay at home until symptoms have passed. Good general hygiene remains the best defence against infection and children are encouraged to regularly wash their hands and cover their nose and mouth if sneezing and coughing.
  • To help stop the spread of germs:
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • Throw used tissues in the trash
  • If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.
  • Vomiting or Gastro: Any student who vomits must not attend school for 24 hours after it ends. Any further gastro-like symptoms require a similar 24 hours exclusion eg. Loose or runny stools, nausea and stomach cramps. 

 

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

We warmly invite you to our Mother’s Day afternoon tea to celebrate the wonderful women in our school community. 

Come and enjoy a cuppa, chat and a special junior and senior school performance. 

Where: Launching Place Primary School

When: Monday 6th May, 3:30-4:30pm

Tea, coffee and delicious afternoon tea provided.