Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)

At the beginning of term 3, our school will receive a $125 grant from the state government for every student whose parent/ guardian holds a valid means-tested concession card. These grants are from the newly created Camps, Sports and Excursions fund which has been set up to assist students to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities and will assist eligible families in covering the costs of school camps, trips and sporting activities.

Please contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from the DET website.

You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 26th

June 2015.

For more information, or to download an application form, please visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

May

29th Grade 3-6 Sports Expo

June

6th Aerobics Comp Geelong

8th Queens Birthday (No Students required)

11th K-P Transition 2.30pm-3.15pm

16th School Council 7pm

23rd Parent/Teacher Interviews

26th End of Term 2 2.30pm finish

Student Absent Hot Line Number 5964 7783

Launching Place Primary School

Issue 15 Thursday 28th May 2015

Its Time to Change It Up - National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27

th

May and 3rd

June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.

The theme for this year is Its Time to Change It Up - with a continued focus on how Australians can better respect each other, and recognise the contributions, cultures and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What is recognition?

Recognition means different things to different people. The Macquarie Dictionary says that recognition means the acknowledgement of something as valid or entitled to consideration.

Recognition can take lots of different forms, such as: saying a simple thank you when someone lends you a helping hand cheering on your friends or being cheered on during a game being praised at work or school for your hard work and effort.

Think about how much you value recognition. When you are sincerely recognised for whom you are and what you contribute, you feel proud, valued and connected.

Being recognised is good for your self-esteem. It energises you and encourages you to recognise the best in others.

Recognition is an important part of reconciliation. During National Reconciliation Week, think about the value of recognition, what it means to you and why its important in building a national conversation about reconciliation. National Reconciliation Week is also the perfect opportunity to celebrate the importance of respect, different perspectives and diverse cultural experiences. Learning about reconciliation helps students to become active and socially aware citizens in many aspects of society.

More information about National Reconciliation Week can be found at: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/

Last week ten students from grades 5/6 commenced a six week kayaking program at Yarra Junction Aquatic centre. The session was run by Canoeing Victoria. The students were instructed by Warwick Draper, a three time Summer Olympics competitor. Warwick does an amazing job of imparting his knowledge, skills and above all drive and enthusiasm for kayaking.

Kayaking

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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

Last Thursday students from grades 5/6 invited parents and teachers to join them for a film festival. The festival highlighted the amazing work that the students have done over the past weeks, writing, producing, acting in, filming and editing small feature films. There were many smiles of enjoyment as the students watched the result of their hard work and commitment. A big thank you to Miss Nyman for

making this event possible. What a great way to finish off education week!

Film Festival

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Lots of ideas and planning is starting to be put into place and there is always room for others so please join our meetings and help with this challenging but rewarding major event. Next meeting Tuesday June 9th from 3.30 - 4.30pm.

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

Country Fair

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

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

We have a pj / onesie day coming up on 19th June, look out for the notice in coming weeks. Next meeting

Term 3 - 20th July.

If you have any fundraising ideas or would like an event considered, please dont hesitate to join a meeting or leave suggestions in the box at the office.

P & F team.

Ruby K Prep N

Lacey H Prep N

Juliet P 1/2 C

Vysal K 3/4 B

Hunter L-H 3/4 B

Lincoln S 3/4 K

Luke C 3/4 K

Brianna W 3/4 M

Lachlan T 3/4 M

Dale L 5/6 F

Emily S 5/6 F

Canteen

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Please put all money sent from home in a clearly labelled envelope - Name, amount, class and what you are

paying for.

Missing

A black case containing 15 games for a DS;

please return to school office.

Missing Toy

A student in grade 3/4M had on display some special things from home for his VIP week. One of these was a special toy called Bop. Please see picture adjust. Last week was a busy week in the classrooms with Grandparents and Special Friends Day and also Open Night. There were a lot of people that came through our classroom. If you have seen this toy (or mistaken it for your own toy), please bring Bop back to school. I know this student will greatly appreciate it!

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. Please 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.

Thank You for your co operation .

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