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International Day of Families
Friday May 15th
The International Day of Families is an occasion to celebrate
the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around
the world. The symbol of the International Day of Families consists
of a solid green circle with an image in red. The image consists of
elements of simple drawings of a heart and a house. This
indicates
that families are the center of society and provide a stable and
supporting home for people of all ages
The International Day of Families has inspired a series of
awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many
countries, that day provides an opportunity to highlight different
areas of interest and importance to families. Activities include
workshops and conferences, radio and television programmes,
newspaper articles and cultural programmes highlighting relevant
themes. Please make sure that you take the time to celebrate this
important day with your family. For more
information please go to:
http://www.familiesaustralia.org.au/familiesweek/international.htm
May
16th Aerobic Comp Geelong
19th Grandparents Day
20th Open Night
22nd Grades 3-6 Cross Country
26th School Council 7pm
27th Curriculum Day (No Students required)
29th Grade 3-6 Sports Expo
Student Absent Hot Line Number 5964 7783
Launching Place Primary School
Issue 13 Thursday 14th May 2015
Family Homework Challenge At LPPS we are committed to building
connections between home, school and the community. In an effort to
celebrate: who we are, where we come from and how we fit together,
we are setting a family homework challenge. This family homework
challenge is optional but we encourage families to take the time to
create the homework together.
Your task is to create an A4 or A3 collage or poster about your
family. (Paper available from the classroom teacher). This may
include your family heritage and culture, hobbies, favourite things
and any other special things that you would like
to share and celebrate with the school community.
The homework pieces will be displayed around the school, with
some chosen (with permission), to be displayed on our website.
Please feel free to be creative: use your computer, add photos,
drawings,
paintings or writing.
We ask that the homework project is completed by 29th
May. Please return to
school by this date.
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Special thanks go out to our hardworking Parents and Friends
team who worked tirelessly to source some great gifts for the
Mother's Day stall. There was a hive of activity last Friday. The
children enthusiastically chose a special gift for mums and
grandmas. We hope that the day was made special for all our
wonderful Launching Place
mums and grandmothers.
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event
where all Primary School children are encouraged to walk and
commute
safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote
Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.
Walk Safely to School Day will be held throughout Australia on
Friday 22 May 2015.
The objectives of WSTSD are:
To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary
school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour.
To promote the health benefits of walking and help create
regular walking habits at an early age.
To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand
when crossing the road.
To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they
will need as they become mature pedestrians.
To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an
early age and which will be difficult to change as children become
adults.
To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.
To reduce the level of traffic congestion.
http://www.walk.com.au/WSTSD/
It would be great to see as many people as possible taking part
in this day.
Walk Safely to School Day
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Launching Place Primary School Carter Street Launching Place
3139 Telephone 5964 7783 Fax 5964 6171 Email
[email protected] ABN 96 199 518 803
Our aerobics teams have once again been practicing and refining
their routines in readiness for next Saturdays competition. Good
luck to our teams as they head off to Geelong on Saturday and a
special thank you to Miss Nyman, Mrs Kemp and Miss Mackie for their
brilliant efforts. Their drive and enthusiasm is unsurpassed!
Special mention must also go to the parents who help out with such
things as hair,
transportation and costumes. Your help contributes in such a
huge way to make our aerobics program the great success that it
is.
Aerobics
Mothers Day
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Please Note: That other advertisements and publications
published in this newsletter do not imply school or Department of
Education and
Early Childhood Development endorsement.
Canteen is pleased to welcome BBQ Snaps (similar to a grain
wave) yet much yummier, at a introductory price of $1.00; and they
are gluten free as well. Parents if you would like to read the
ingredient list please see myself on Thursday mornings.
We have Cheesey Rice Wheel, Spc Apple Jelly, Two Fruits Tubs at
50 each.
Please note Cheese twistems and BBQ Lone Stars will be no longer
available and removed from the menu.
Roster
May
21st Larissa F, Gillian S, Jo R, Sue C 30th Fiona T, Maryann E,
Jodie D, Rebecca C June 4th Jaimie C, Gillian S, Meagan O, Kylie K
11th Larissa F, Paul T, Janine K, Fang (Maggie) L 18th Jodie S,
Bianca D, Maryann E, Sheona B 25th Kelly W, Jo R, Bec A, Barb F
Orders are to be written on a brown paper bag with your childs name
and grade at the top and items ordered with prices; correct money
is appreciated. If you dont have paper bags at home there will be a
cost of 10c per bag. Please dont staple or put sticky tape on lunch
order bags.
Parents and Friends
Other events in discussions include the Disco, a Bus Shopping
tour, Fathers Day and Raffles. If you have any ideas & would
like to come to a friendly meeting, please join us on Monday 18th
May after assembly, venue to be confirmed.
P & F team.
Cienna G 1/2 B
Fergus S 1/2 K
Jace S B 1/2 K
Cooper O 3/4 B
Taya H 3/4 K
Kasie P 3/4 K
Chelsea S 3/4 S
Ruby R-B 3/4 S
Alyssa H 5/6 F
Tony M 5/6 F
Erica C 5/6 L
Angus H 5/6 L
Canteen
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Our Twilight Country Fair is confirmed for Friday 23rd October
from 4-8pm. We are hoping for a HUGE success. If anyone has
business links for sponsorship or donations or any market stall
holders could you please contact the office with the details. We
need all the help we can get so please come along to our next
meeting on a new dateThursday 28th May in GP room.
Country Fair
All money sent from home please put in an envelope clearly
labelled- Name, amount, class and what you
are paying for.
Missing
A black case containing 15 games for a DS; please return to
school office.
Clothing
With the weather starting to cool down, we are needing to keep
warm. If your child/ren are wearing jumpers or jackets please put
their name visible on the inside. If they get lost they can be
returned. If you could check your child/rens jumpers, etc, just in
case they may have picked someone elses up by mistake. If that has
happened could you please return them to the school office so they
can find their way back to the rightful owner.
Poster Competition for Primary Schools
Design a poster to promote this event on the weekend of June 20
& 21
One entry per child & on the back please include : Name,
Grade & School Use either portrait or landscape format &
use any medium that can be laminated
Prizes will be given for each grade level from combined WHYLD
schools First prize: a family pass to the luncheon at Rayners Peach
Caf on Saturday 20
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June Second prize: an A4 framed family photo taken at fireworks
event on Sunday 21
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June Third prize: a souvenir cup Please leave labelled entries
at your school office, by Monday 18
th May
What is Winter Warming about?
Winter Warming is an event for locals to venture out in the
heart of winter, enjoy some community spirit and celebrate the
winter solstice. On Saturday Rayners Peach Caf will host a luncheon
for families to come along and share a hearty meal, along with
guest speakers, games and activities. On Sunday all WHYLD residents
are invited to the free event at Wickhams Road Reserve where there
will be old fashioned games, sausage sizzle, roast chestnuts, hot
drinks, toasted marshmallows, a bonfire to keep warm, followed
by
a spectacular fireworks display.
For further information please contact Meryl: 0458594606
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Learn to play the Violin at LPPS
Contact Sally Banks
Phone: 0422 266 598 or [email protected]
If you book a job within 1
month of receiving a
quote from Nelson
Asphalting and you
mention LPPS school
newsletter, we will donate
2.5% of invoice price to
the school.
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Please see School Office for entry forms
