School Report
Virtual Tour
Important Dates – Pupil Free Days
Thursday 16th December students finish at 1.30pm
Friday, December 17th - Curriculum Day.
Congratulation to Cara S
Cara received the Upper Yarra Secondary School scholarship Award. Well Done Cara and all the best in High school.
School Captains for 2022
Our 2022 student captains were announced to the school last week and we would like to formally congratulate them on this achievement. Well done to 2021 School Captains and Emil T and Matilda R 2022, Vice captains Jordan T and Jackson B. These newly appointed leaders have been working with our 2021 School Captains to gain an insight into the role and to prepare themselves for 2022.
School Council
LPPS would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of all members to our school and thank them for their ongoing support. The council is made up of the following parent members: Amy Burton, Kathryn Barley, Naomi Van der Zweep, Gemma Wynd, Narelle Harvey, Emma Roberts, Janine Knight, Jessica Paterson.
Year 6/7 Transition
The Year 6’s have been preparing for their move to secondary school and have had visits to their new school to explore the unique way secondary timetables work, as well as how to be organised to change classes regularly through-out the day. We wish all our grade 6 students all the very best in their new and exciting adventures and celebrate their years of primary school as the school year comes to a close.
Farewell to all our Families and we wish you all the best in your endeavours
Anderson Simmons
Balde Stenhouse
Bishop Sajo
Brocken Poile
Carter Pink
Cole Savage Brennen
Depedro Dipietrantonio
Divola Haynes
Huisken Knight
Miller Martin Neilson
Grade 6 Graduation
Congratulations to the grade six students who graduated last night. LPPS is very proud of every single one of you and you all looked amazing. Good luck in the future with all your endevours and aim high. You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
Congratulations on your retirement Narelle Messerle
Substantive Principal, Launching Place Primary School (term 4, 2013-current)
2013 Belgrave South Primary School
Acting Principal Term 1- 3
2012 Gruyere Primary School
Acting Principal Term 4
2000– 2012 Lilydale West Primary School.
Assistant Principal 2010-2012
Acting Principal Term 3, 2010
Acting Assistant Principal 2008-2010
Acting Assistant Principal – 2004-2008 (shared)
1994-1999 Karoo Primary School
AST2 / Leading Teacher 2
Acting Assistant Principal – Term 4, 1996 Acting Leading Teacher 3 Curriculum Manager Whole School Curriculum Classroom Teacher LSL/LWOP 1998-1999
1989 -1993 Keysborough Primary School
Permanent Appointment
Gained AST1 and AST2 Accreditation
Appointed AST 2 – 1993
Leader Education Sub-committee
School Closure 1993
1988 Langwarrin Primary School
Part-Time Study Leave (Computers)
Year 3 & 4 Support Teacher Computer Specialist
1986-1987 Springvale West Primary School Classroom Teacher Area Committee Member – Disadvantaged Schools Program (DSP)
1984-1986 Springvale Primary School
Classroom Teacher
Area Committee Member – Disadvantaged Schools Program (DSP)
1985 Victoria Park Language Centre
Narelle has completed 35 years in education. She received her 35 years certificate from the department.
Narelle's first teaching job was in Victoria Park language school teaching students from Vietnam and Greece.
Narelle's exact words were “it was the most exhilarating time in her life".
Narelle's dedication has shown to have an impact on everyone around her. From social stories for students with needs to ensuring the students have everything they need at their finger-tips.
Narelle is a champion with students with disabilities and is exceptional with thinking outside the box.
Narelle takes a lot of pride when it comes to her students, staff and families. Our appreciation of your wonderful work and how you have built a work environment that is positive motivating and engaging.
Congratulation Narelle on a successful career and we wish you well on the exciting adventures ahead.
Launching Place Primary School would like give a very warm welcome to Jess Mann who has been appointed the Acting Principal role for term 1 & 2 next year.
Staff and students had the pleasure meeting Jess on Wednesday.
Hello! My name is Jess Mann and I am so excited to start at Launching Place PS as Acting Principal in 2022. I am currently the Assistant Principal at Ringwood North Primary School, and have been in education for 20 years now. My favourite thing to do at school is meet new people, and work with teachers and students to help everyone feel supported, and be the best that they can be.
When I am not at school, I love spending time with my husband and my two teenage children, Will and Georgia. I have two big German Shepherd Dogs called Eddie and Lulu, and I love reading, writing, playing musical instruments, and catching up with my friends and family.
Have a wonderful Christmas and rest up over the holidays. I can't wait to meet you all in Term 1!
Congratulations on your retirement Deb Hobbis
Substantive Assistant Principal, Launching Place Primary School.
Deb Hobbis has been with the education department for 42 years.
Many of these spent at LPPS.
1977-78 Deb was a student teacher at Launching Place Old School
1980 Malvern Primary school
1981 Dandenong South Primary school
1982-1983 Spring Valley
1984 Contract with Launching Place Primary new school
1986-1987 East Warburton
1988-1989 English as a second language Monash University
1990 at Launching Place Primary School
Deb has served the school, students and community for 31 years. Deb was nominated for the Telstra Business woman in teaching category but Deb being Deb refused this award as she said"it is all the staff at LPPS not just her.
What an amazing journey from teaching in so many classrooms and having such an impact on thousands of students to then becoming a wonderful caring leader to her colleagues and school community.
Deb has been a wonderful supportive assistant principal and has been acting principal on may occasions.
Deb has run many programs such as PSD programs, reading recovery, ready set prep, gifted, Disability program, out of home care, Koori Kids and mainly supporting kids and families as she is the welfare guru of Launch.
Deb mentored VIT teachers along with being the OHS and Policy Guru.
Deb is like the mother figure to all her staff and shows kindness, understanding but above all has always made everyone feel at ease.
She has been a pillar of strength in some really difficult times, always making time to listen without judgement.
Whether it be kids having minor fights in the playground, staff dealing with stresses, or difficult parents, Deb has always made each person feel as though they are important and their voice and opinion is valued.
She has been there for those who need her help and worked with the whole school community to make our school the best it could be. Her knowledge and compassion is something we will all truly miss. Deb has a great sense of humour and is always happy to share a laugh and a joke.
Deb has left an imprint on everyone who crossed paths with her and we are all very grateful for everything she has done for us.
Congratulation Deb on a successful career and we wish you well on the exciting adventures ahead.
Reminder from the Office re: End of year
- All medications will need to be picked from the office for your child on the Thursday 16th December.
The admin staff would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.
Launching Place Primary School Staff would like to wish our families and School community a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year
