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.

School Tours and Prep Enrolments

2024 Prep enrolment

A reminder for all current families with children ready to start Prep next year to please complete an application form .

Any parents wishing to enrol their children in Foundation for 2024 are asked to submit their enrolment form at their earliest convenience. If you have any family or friends who are undecided about their choice of school for their 2024 Foundation students, please encourage them to contact the school office.

Families can book in for the Term Three Transition Program here: https://tinyurl.com/32d5nmby

If you would like more information about our school or you would like a tour, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 59647783.

Sun Smart

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Each year over 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer, and more than two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia – and it can be almost entirely prevented with good sun protection.

Established in 1988, SunSmart is one of the longest running – and most successful – skin cancer prevention programs in the world. We are proud that our work has resulted in melanoma rates declining or stabilising in all age groups under 60 in Victoria.

Jointly funded by Cancer Council Victoria and the Victorian Government, we are famous for our Slip! Slop! Slap! catch-cry, which has expanded to include Seek (shade) and Slide (on sunglasses). In recognition of our work, Cancer Council Victoria has been designated a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborative Centre for Ultraviolet Radiation since 2004.

We provide leadership and innovation in skin cancer prevention and early detection using a multi-faceted approach. Through long held partnerships, community programs, mass media campaigns and advocacy, we support Victorians to be SunSmart, reducing skin cancer rates and saving lives.

For more information please click the link below:

https://www.sunsmart.com.au/

Life Education Program

The students in 1/2T visited Healthy Harold. They participated in the Safety Rules program. This module educates children about caring for others, seeking help and protecting themselves in unsafe environments. Students learnt about

Identifying the characteristics of positive relationships and healthy ways in which people show concern and care;
Strategies to seek help in a variety of situations;
Identifying safe and unsafe behaviours, situations and environments.

The program was delivered by Life Education Victoria. They have links to information to support families about a range of topics including cyber safety, respectful relationships and health and wellbeing.

Life Education Victoria : Parent & Carer Support (lifeedvic.org.au)

They loved Harold the giraffe because he was funny.

Stay Well This Winter

As winter continues, health professionals anticipate that infections of influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will increase among children in early childhood education and care services and the early years of school.

Most children experience mild to moderate illness with symptoms such as fever, runny nose or cough. Some children, particularly babies and children with underlying medical conditions, can develop more severe illness.

To help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses this winter, please follow the tips outlined below.

How to reduce the spread of flu and respiratory illnesses

Services should encourage staff and children to:

wash and sanitise their hands regularly

avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze
use air purifiers
maximise external ventilation
stay home if unwell and consult their GP or NURSE-ON-CALL as required
stay up to date with their flu vaccinations.

Our service has masks for staff and visitors if they want to wear them.

Flu vaccinations

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Flu vaccines can be booked through GPs, pharmacies, or local council immunisation service, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations.

Free flu vaccines are available as part of the National Immunisation Program for:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
children aged 6 months to under 5 years
people aged 6 months or older with underlying medical conditions.

Resources to promote good habits

For support sharing this information with staff, children, parents and carers in your community, we have prepared the below draft text you can use in your newsletters or communications. For further information, please refer to the resources listed below:

Planting Bulbs

A very big thank you to Bronwyn Page, Indigo Lloyd, Esme Adyneic and Bonnie Magill for their hard work today Wednesday 26th. They Planted so many bulbs in front of the school on Carter street and some around the school. keep an eye out in spring with some lovely colours to brighten up our school.

Getting to school on time

It is an expectation that all students are in their classroom by the 8.55am. This allows teachers to begin lessons promptly, helps create a positive start to the day and builds a calm and supportive learning environment in which learning can be maximised.

Equally, we have asked students to focus on getting back to class on time after playtime. The music will go to alert students to start heading to classroom ready for learning. Thank you for supporting these key messages at home!

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.

Round Robin,

What wonderful weather for Soccer today Round Robin.

Watch out Socceroo's.

Preps 100 Days of School .

On Friday 28th July our Preps will be celebrating their 100th day of school and the with a number of celebrations! The day will involve numerous activities for the students to celebrate their day.

Attendance & Absences

Parents are legally required to ensure their child attends school every day and to provide an explanation for their child's absence from school unless an exemption from attendance has been granted or an exception to their attendance applies.

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.