Launching Place Primary School

Issue 12

Thursday 7th May 2015

Smoking Reminder - Tobacco Reforms

Smoking to be banned at learning environments and certain
building entrances.
From 13 April 2015, smoking has been banned:
within the grounds of, and at and within four metres of an entrance to, all Victorian childcare centres,
kindergartens (or preschools) and primary and secondary schools
at and within four metres of an entrance to childrens indoor play centres and Victoria public premises. Victoria
public premises are all public hospitals and registered community health centres and certain Victorian
Government buildings.

Upper Yarra RSL ANZAC Service

Yesterday grade 6 students attended the combined schools ANZAC ceremony at the Upper Yarra RSL. Together
they commemorated the loyalty and sacrifice of our brave service men and women. Students then laid a wreath in
memory of our fallen service men and women. The wreath was made by our students and included laurel and
rosemary both symbols of remembrance.

May
14th
Grade P-2 Photo Trail
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

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National Volunteer Week

11th - 17th May
Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers in Australia, and provides an
opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our community and to say thank you to the more than 6 million
Australians who volunteer.
Volunteering Australia, along with its state and territory networks, recognises the valuable contribution each individual
provides by offering their time, skills and passion, continuing to demonstrate Australias proud culture of giving. We
believe that it is important to acknowledge and thank our Emergency Services CFA & SES, who do an amazing job
supporting not just our school but the Upper Yarra community. The CFA & SES support us on a regular basis through assisting at
our country fair/ carols night, attending emergency drills, talking to our students, providing assistance etc.
Our school would not be able to run as efficiently without the continued support of our volunteers - parents, neighbours, friends
and others who volunteer on a daily basis. One of the significant outcomes of this wonderful support is that we further develop
a culture of giving in our school. A spirit of support and helping is contagious. So a huge thank you and well done to our many
volunteers you are all an extremely valuable part of our school team.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/

95% of volunteers say that volunteering is related to feelings of wellbeing.

Volunteering results in a helpers high, a powerful physical and emotional feeling experienced when directly helping
others.
Volunteers contribute $200 billion to the Australian economy annually.
The number of volunteers in Australia has more than doubled from 1995 (3.2 million) to 2014 (6.9 million).
The rate of volunteering by young people in Australia increased from 16% in 1995 to 31.6% in 2014.

Mothers Day
Stall
Congratulations to our wonderful P&F team who have once again done such a great job organising the mothers day
stall for tomorrow. We are sure our mums will be very happy with their gifts on Sunday.

Launching Place Primary School Carter Street Launching Place 3139 Telephone 5964 7783 Fax 5964 6171 Email launching.place.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

ABN 96 199 518 803

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Smoke Alarms
The CFA is reminding families that its not too late to change the batteries in their smoke
alarms. Operations Officer, Cliff OConnor said with the end of Daylight Savings falling on
Easter this year a lot of families might have missed their usual routine to replace batteries
when they changed their clocks.
If one piece of equipment in your home is going to save your life it is your smoke alarm,
said Operations Officer OConnor.
That is because you cant smell smoke when you are sleeping all your senses are
reduced.
Changing the batteries in your smoke alarm only takes five minutes. Anyone who thinks
their smoke alarm might be more than ten years old should have it replaced.
The CFA recommends:
Monthly: test smoke alarms by pressing the test button with a broom handle
Annually: gently dust around the outside cover of your smoke alarm
Annually: replace your 9-volt battery at the end of daylight saving
Every 10 years: replace your smoke alarm units and when you do, consider installing

10-year sealed smoke alarms.

More information can be found at:
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

Please Note: That other advertisements and publications published in this newsletter do not imply school or Department of Education and Early Childhood Development endorsement.

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Parents and Friends

Mothers Day stall is on this Friday 8th May. Send $5.00 for 2 items per child and if you
have a recycled green bag, could you send it along for their items (plastic bags will be
available).

Kai S

Prep N

Persia L

Prep N

We wish all the Mums and Grandmas a very Happy Mothers Day and hope you all
enjoy your special gifts.

Mea H

Prep R

Tahlea H

Prep R

Summer D

1/2 B

Alex J

1/2 B

P & F team.

Corey C

1/2 C

Canteen

Connor W

1/2 K

Tess F

1/2 K

Wishing all Mums and Grandmas a wonderful Mothers Day, may you get a wonderful meal cooked for
you, even if the toast gets burnt. And if anyone is doing a Mothers Day classic run or walk may you finish
with a hug and cheer from those you hold dear.

Bailey T

1/2 T

Hannah B

1/2 T

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.

Storm OC

3/4 B

Mischa D

3/4 B

We have Cheesey Rice Wheel, Spc Apple Jelly, Two Fruits Tubs at 50 each.

Miranda B

3/4 K

Please note Cheese twistems and BBQ Lone Stars will be no longer available and removed from the
menu.

Tia C

3/4 K

Ella A

3/4 M

Roster

Joel C

3/4 M

May

Charlee P-M

3/4 M

Jacob H

5/6 F

Brodie L

5/6 F

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.

14th
21st
30th

Jodie S, Bianca D, Jaimie C, help needed

Larissa F, Gillian S, Jo R, Sue C
Fiona T, Maryann E, Jodie D, Rebecca C

June
4th

Jaimie C, Gillian S, Meagan O, Kylie K

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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. So if they get lost
they can be returned. If you
could check your child/ren
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.

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Learn to play the Violin at LPPS

Contact Sally Banks
Phone: 0422 266 598 or sebanks@hotmail.com

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.