Virtual Tour

School Tours and Prep Enrolments

At LPPS we have been busy this term conducting Prep tours for 2024. Many prospective families have been welcomed by Mrs Caddy. The process for enrolling in Government Primary schools has been changing over the last couple of years leading to policy change. As of this year, a new Statewide timeline for prep enrolments is now firmly in place. We have attached the factsheet for you or may like to go to the Department of Education website:

https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government school. The new timeline seeks to make the enrolment process simpler, clearer and fairer for families.

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/parents/Factsheet-for-foundation-enrolment-2023-English.pdf

CAMPS/ SPORTS / EXCURSIONS FUNDS (CSEF)

Eligible families are reminded that applications for CSEF are now open. Please ensure you read the following information and visit the school office with a copy of your current card, and complete the CSEF application form which is available at the office. The CSEF program for 2023 closes on the 23 June 2023

CHILD SAFE

Launching Place Primary School Primary School is commitment to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where children and young people are safe and feel safe. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safe policies can be found on the school’s website.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

All volunteers helping in our school must have a current, valid Working With Children Check. Applications must be made online at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply-1

Colour Run

Thank you to our wonderful Parents & Friends Team for coordinating such an amazing event. Thank you to all the volunteers who supported our students in having so much fun.

Term 2

Term two begins on Monday 24th April this is a Curriculum Day - Inclusion & Spelling for staff. No students are required. Tuesday 25th Is Anzac day there will be no school. Students will return on Wednesday 26th April.

Look forward to seeing well rested smiling students.

Immunisation schedule Information

SUN SMART

What is UV?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of energy produced by the sun and some artificial sources, such as arc welders and solariums.

The sun’s UV is the main cause of skin cancer. Too much UV exposure also causes sunburn, tanning, premature ageing and eye damage.

You can see the sun’s light. You can feel the sun’s heat. But you can’t see or feel the sun’s UV radiation. UV can reach you directly from the sun. It can also be reflected off different surfaces and scattered by particles in the air.

Your senses cannot detect UV radiation, so you won’t notice it is all around you and you won’t notice any skin damage until it has been done.

The UV Index

The World Health Organization's Global Solar UV Index measures UV levels on a scale from 0 (Low) to 11+ (Extreme). Sun protection is recommended when UV levels are 3 (Moderate) or higher.

The UV level is affected by a number of factors including the time of day, time of year, cloud cover, altitude, location and surrounding surfaces.

The UV Index and the sun protection times

The sun protection times are issued when UV levels are forecast to be 3 or higher. At this level there is a risk of skin damage for most Australians.

You can find the sun protection times for your location:

on our free SunSmart Global UV app

on the SunSmart widget

at the Bureau of Meteorology website.

During the sun protection times, protect your skin and eyes by using covering clothing, sunscreen, a hat, shade and sunglasses. Don’t just wait for hot and sunny weather.

Birthdays

A child’s birthday is a very special occasion and every fortnight we will share this celebration. Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated their special day for April.