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. 

 

 

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - SAVE THE DATE: Thursday June 20th 

(2.00pm to 6:00pm) Each year, parents are strongly encouraged to meet with each child’s teacher and share the learning progress across the curriculum.  Parents have 10 minutes allocated to meet with your child’s teacher. please keep an eye out for the upcoming Compass link to book your allocated time with your child’s teacher later this term.

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 

 

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Compass App

Reminder to make sure you are able to log in to Compass as this platform is the main Platform for information to parents for events, news, Chronicle(sickbay) and payments. You can email teachers and  you can see what is happening in our school. If you are having trouble logging in, Please contact the front office for assistance.

CSEF

The closing date for Camps Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) applications is 28 June 2024.

If you have a healthcare card or pension card you may be eligible to apply.

Please see the attachment below.

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/PAL/csef-application-form.docx

Stem Dress Up day.

Students have done an amazing job with their costumes to celebrate the theme of education week 2024 "spotlight on STEM".

 

House fire - Taplin Family 

Jess Dickinson is reaching out as she wanted  to share details of the Go Fund Me that she have set up to help support the Taplin family recover from their house fire on Monday. Please click on the link below if you would like to support the Taplin family.

 

Donate to Support young family after devastating house fire, organized by Jess Dickinson

 

Thank you