WEEKLY NEWSLETTER No. 29 Wednesday,

8th October, 2014

Northgateway, Langwarrin 3910 Tel: 03 9775 7533 Fax: 03 9775 9264

Email: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au

FATHER/SON NIGHT – Wednesday, October 15 Next Wednesday we will host the sixth Father/Son Night at LPPS. Studies show that boys who have a significant male in their life, who supports them in their school endeavours, tend to do a lot better than those who do not. Each year the numbers attending this night have grown and the feedback that we receive from the participants (both adult and child) is extremely positive. The theme of the night is always to highlight the importance of the relationship between a boy and a significant adult male. This year’s guest is TV, radio and performing arts personality Brian Nankervis. The night begins with a sausage sizzle at 6pm followed by an address by Brian. We hope to see a very large turnout on Wednesday.

iPad FEEDBACK At the end of term 3, the parents of Year 4 students were sent information regarding a potential iPad program for these children in 2015. This document also asked that parents provide feedback on the program. Mr. Skidmore would like to request that all feedback information sheets distributed before the holidays to Year 4 students be returned to the school as soon as possible. This will allow School Council to discuss the one to one iPad program for Year 5 students in 2015 at its next meeting on Tuesday night. Thank you to those parents who have already returned their form.

JOINT SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING Next Tuesday night the LPPS School Council will meet with the school councils from Woodlands and Langwarrin Primary Schools and that of Elisabeth Murdoch College. These joint meetings are conducted annually and this is the third of its type. We have found that councillors appreciate the opportunity to meet their counterparts from other schools and share issues and good practice. Langwarrin is blessed with three excellent primary schools and one secondary college and it is important for our children that we continue to promote and grow this high standard of state education in our district.

KITCHEN GARDEN LPPS has established a link with the Langwarrin Men’s Shed. This group of volunteers does projects around the community and has kindly offered to assist us with the establishment of our Kitchen Garden. Over the holidays these men began work on building some additional garden beds and spent today completing them. Pictured below are three of the gentlemen along with Carol and volunteer Mrs. Higgins, grandparent to Milly—P3, Lachie—2/26 and Thomas—6/11. We are very appreciative of their efforts.

Coming Up:

Next School Council—Tuesday, October 14

First Day of Term 4—Monday, October 6

Father/Son Night—Wednesday, October 15

Curriculum Day—Monday, November 3

Last Day of Term—Friday, December 19 (1.30pm finish)

Ray Flanagan

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PAYMENTS DUE -

Whole School—’ZimboyZ’ Acrobatics—$8 due 8th October

Year 1—Melbourne Zoo—$30 due 10th October

Years 3-6 —Boys Night Out— Gold Coin Donation on the evening—response due 10th October

Prep—RSPCA—$5 due 17th October

Year 2—Coal Creek—$30 due 22nd October

Term 4 Music program payments—due 24th October Please contact the Finance Office if you wish to discuss this matter. Please check the planning guide on Page 3 in this newsletter for details of upcoming activities and due dates for payment. Please note that if you are using the BPAY option, payment will need to be made 3 working days prior to the due date (to allow for bank processing). Parents are required to apply in writing for credit refunds for activities not attended. Only part credit will be approved for activities that require pre-payment ie. bus transportation, entrance fees, pre-ticket sales etc. Sue Guest Business Manager

Hello All Welcome back! We hope everyone had a nice break. This term is going to be so busy. We have our shopping tour coming up on 25th October. Forms are due back this week. It will be a fun child free shopping day so come and join us for a great day out. Also don't forget to like us on facebook to keep up to date with our upcoming activities. Our email address for anyone to send ideas, feedback or just to let us know if you can help is langparkpfc@gmail.com Thank you for your support. Have a great week. Narelle Richmond PFC President 0403 592 208

LANGWARRIN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL—KNOWN, OR LIKELY, END-OF-YEAR DEPARTURE RESPONSE SLIP—not necessary for children at Level 6

My child(ren) , currently in Grade

My child(ren) , currently in Grade

My child(ren) , currently in Grade

* will not be attending LPPS next year. Report forms and transfer details will be required from LPPS.

Anticipated departure date : Likely destination :

* may not be attending LPPS next year. Likely destination :

Signed : (Parent / Guardian)

UPDATE OF STUDENT DETAILS

Please, please, please if you have moved, changed/deleted home or mobile phone numbers or changed

emergency contact details we desperately need to know. So many times when a child is sick or injured the front

office has trouble making contact with either parents or emergency contacts which can be ex-

tremely stressful for your child as they think that no-one is available to come and collect them.

CAR PARKING AROUND THE SCHOOL

The Langwarrin Park Kinder Committee have pleaded with the school to inform

parents who have been using this car park area to stop and pick up their school children to STOP. Parking in this area

by our parents causes mass confusion at Kinder pick-up times, please park out in the street.

PARKING IN THE SCHOOL

GROUNDS IS ALSO FORBIDDEN AS THIS AREA IS FOR STAFF ONLY UNLESS YOU ARE ATTENDING THE SWIM-MING POOL FOR LESSONS

COMMENCING AT 3.30—3.45 p.m.

Langwarrin Park Primary School—Term 4 (10 Weeks)

This tentative outline of forthcoming events is provided to assist parents with their budget planning Remember this sheet can change from week-to-week as adjustments are made

PAYMENT/RESPONSE DUE

OCTOBER Thursday 9th P/2;P/1;LL P/3;P/4 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 10th 1/13;4/14 4/16;4/15 Swimming $35 19 September Monday 13th Whole School ZimboyZ Acrobatics $8 8 October Tuesday 14th 1/18;1/17; 1/29;1/28 Swimming $35 19 September Wednesday 15th 3-6 Boys Night Out—Gold Coin Donation on night 10 October Thursday 16th P/2;P/1;LL P/3;P/4 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 17th 1/13;4/14 4/16;4/15 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 17th 1 Melbourne Zoo $30 10 October Tuesday 21st 1/18;1/17; 1/29;1/28 Swimming $35 19 September Tuesday 21st Prep RSPCA $5 17 October Thursday 23rd P/2;P/1;LL P/3;P/4 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 24th 1/13;4/14 4/16;4/15 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 24th - Term 4 Music program payments 24 October Tuesday 28th 1/18;1/17; 1/29;1/28 Swimming $35 19 September Wednesday 29th 2 Coal Creek $30 22 October Thursday 30th P/2;P/1;LL P/3;P/4 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 31st 1/13;4/14 4/16;4/15 Swimming $35 19 September NOVEMBER Monday 3rd All CURRICULUM DAY NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Tuesday 4th All MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wednesday 5th 1/18;1/17; 1/29;1/28 Swimming $35 19 September Thursday 6th P/2;P/1;LL P/3;P/4 Swimming $35 19 September Friday 7th 1/13;4/14 4/16;4/15 Swimming $35 19 September DECEMBER Thursday 4th 6 Surf ‘n Sailing Day TBA Tuesday 9th Prep & 6 Orientation Day Wednesday 17th 6 Graduation Day TBA Friday 19th All END TERM 4—2.30 p.m. DISMISSAL 2015 FEBRUARY Thursday 12th PREP ONLY Prep Photo Day MAY Wednesday 6th & 7th WHOLE SCHOOL School Photos

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