Things to know
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.
Community Pantry
Please remember to utilize the resources provided by the Community Pantry located in the school foyer.
Everyone is welcome to help themselves.
Breakfast Club runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 8.10 - 8.40 (limited menu after 8.30). All welcome!
Parent helpers are most welcome to pop in and give a lending hand. Thank You To Esme for all your help.
Uniform shop
LPPS is in the midst of changing uniform suppliers. Soon our new supplier will be online.
The transition should be seamless and we will keep you up to date when this transition is complete. We still have exsisting uniform at school which can be purchased at the school office until we transfer to new company.
If you have any questions please contact Audrey in the office on 59647783.
Whooping cough
Whooping cough cases are continuing to increase across Victoria, particularly among school-aged children.
Whooping cough is a very contagious infection, mostly spread through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include:
- blocked or runny nose
- tiredness
- mild fever
- severe bouts of coughing, often followed by a ‘whooping’ sound on breathing.
Whooping cough can lead to life threatening infections in babies.
If your child is unwell, they should not attend school. Please see a doctor if you or your child develops whooping cough symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment will help reduce the spread of the infection.
Students diagnosed with whooping cough must not attend school
If your child is diagnosed with whooping cough, they must not attend school for 21 days after the onset of the cough, or until they have received 5 days of antibiotic treatment. You must notify the school if your child is diagnosed with whooping cough.
To further reduce the spread of infection to your child and the school community, the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 require that some students who were in the same classroom as a student diagnosed with whooping cough should not attend school.
Your child should not attend school for 14 days after they were last exposed to a person diagnosed with whooping cough, or until they have taken 5 days of a course of antibiotic treatment if they are:
- aged less than 7 years; and
- not fully vaccinated with 3 doses of whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine.
This exclusion is required by law – refer to the School exclusion table for primary schools and children’s services.
If your child is diagnosed with whooping cough, please contact the school to let us know.
More information
For more information about whooping cough, refer to Whooping cough on the Better Health Channel.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of whooping cough. The Department of Health recommends staying up to date with immunisations, including booster doses. A free booster dose of the pertussis vaccine is covered under the national immunisation program for students aged 12 to 13. If you are unsure about your child’s vaccination status for whooping cough, please discuss with an immunisation provider, such as your doctor.
I really appreciate your support in keeping our students safe and well.
Downball Tournament
Wednesday 10th Septemebr selected group od studentsGreat day! Individual games:
Claire made it to girls finals and came 4th out of 45 overall!
Jake made it to boys finals and came 6th out of 48 overall!
One of our teams (Claire, Jacob, Darcy and Archie - special mention to Tom who helped them in the first games) made it to the grand final and won best team overall!
Lost Property
We have a number of items in our lost and found department. We encourage you to visit the office to identify and claim your belongings. Please note that any unclaimed items will be donated to a charity shop after a designated period. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Curriculum Contributions
This is gentle reminder regarding our voluntary Family Financial Contributions request for 2024.
Whilst Government funding is provided to every public school to fulfil the standard Victorian curriculum, it is contributions made by parents/carers that help ensure that our can continue to offer the best possible additional opportunities, facilities, and resources to develop to foster student learning and a passion for education.
With your continued financial support, we will be able to achieve this by contributing to the cost of consumables and resources that our students require throughout the 2024 school year. Any financial contributions you make will also assist in the development and maintenance of our school programs, and our buildings and grounds.
You can make contributions to the school at any time via Compass course confirmation, located in the top right corner of the Compass Parent Portal. You can also contribute over the phone, or in person at the school office. If you need any assistance with this, please do not hesitate to contact us at the office by phone 59647783 or via email -launching.place.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Thank you
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Esme Adyniec for generously volunteering her time two mornings each week to manage the breakfast club. LPPS truly appreciates your dedication and contributions. If anyone is interested in assisting Esme, please reach out to the office. Thank you.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the parents, friends, and volunteers for all your support this term. Your contributions are greatly appreciated, and we are fortunate to have such a wonderful community at our school. Thank you for everything you do.
1/2 Fairytale Ball
On Wednesday, the students enjoyed a delightful fairytale ball. Many expressed their enthusiasm and described it as one of their best days ever.