Things to know
Communication matters.
There are many forms of communication used between school and home to ensure that parents are kept informed about what is happening both in the classroom and at a whole school level.
This year, our main form of communication will be through the COMPASS platform. Messages and reminders will be sent out via COMPASS. Teachers will also use COMPASS as a primary way to communicate to parents. Please contact the office if you require further information about COMPASS.
Our newsletter will be sent out fortnightly. Please ensure that the office has an updated email address. The link to the electronic version of the newsletter is sent to parents and it is also available on the website.
First Aid Time To Update
Updating Medical Records
The Department of Education requires School Asthma Action Plans and Anaphylaxis Plans to be updated annually. Existing and newly diagnosed Asthmatics must have an Asthma Action plan (available from the School Office). Please complete this form and return to school as soon as possible. A doctor`s signature is required. Anaphylaxis Plans are obtained through the doctor also.
If your child no longer requires an asthma plan can you please notify Audrey.
MEDICAL AUTHORISATIONS
If your child requires medication during school hours you must complete a Medication Authorisation Form.
These can be obtained from the front office. The medication must be brought to the office before school.
ALL MEDICINE MUST BE SUPPLIED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
If your child requires Panadol etc. during school hours please complete a Medical Authorisation form and supply your own Panadol to the front office. Students are not permitted to carry any medication in their schoolbags or self-administer any medication. If your child requires Antibiotics and are to be given three times a day you can give to your child in the morning before school, after school and before bed.
Thank you for your support with helping us to manage student medical needs.
School Tours 2023
Enrolments for Prep 2024 are now open and we encourage all families to submit their applications as soon as possible. The enrolment application forms can be found on our website: https://www.launchps.vic.edu.au
Ben's Shed
On Tuesdays sone of our students have the opportunity to attend our local Ben’s Shed for a term. There they learn valuable and fun skills, as well as eventually bringing home beautiful wooden pieces that they’ve created.
Last Tuesday Izabella, Celeste, Tori, Jaxon, Hudson, Seth and Matt undertook a safety induction, where they were taught how to use the equipment properly. After that, they started making a wooden pencil box.
The students all listened attentively and followed directions, as well as helping each other and giving encouragement. It was wonderful to see our students representing Launching Place Primary School so well, and it will be exciting to see all their creations!
Parent/Teacher Interviews
On Thursday February 16th, we will host our parent/teacher interviews. These are a fantastic opportunity for parents to share important wellbeing and learning information with your child/ren's teacher for 2023. Please book via Compass under Conferences.
Chess Club
As we begin our school year we are excited to welcome back a few of our extra-curricular activities that were so popular towards the end of last year. Chess Club began this week.
Lets work together with school routines.
Drop off-between 8.40am and 8.53am Music starts 8.53am Bell goes at 8.55am for start of day.
Pick up-3.30pm-3.45pm If you are running late please contact the office. Students who have not been picked up will be brought to the office.
Late arrivals-to sign in on Compass at the front office as the rolls get marked at 8.55am.
All school welcome BBQ at LLPPS
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Students and families will be catered for with a sausage in bread.
Annual privacy reminder for our school community
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy. Please take time to read our school’s collection notice, found on our website: www.launchps.vic.edu.au
We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use [Microsoft 365 for Education] safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using [Microsoft 365 for Education], please contact the school. For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages: * Amharic * Arabic * Dari * Gujarati * Mandarin * Somali * Sudanese * Turkish * Urdu * Vietnamese.
