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respect each other, andrecognise thecontributions, culturesand histories ofAboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander peoples.

What is recognition?Recognition meansdifferent things todifferent people. TheMacquarie Dictionarysays that recognition

means theacknowledgement ofsomething as valid or

entitled to consideration.

What another greatsuccess. Rooms were ahive of activity. Studentsperformed in front of a

large group of parentsand friends.

Open Night

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L a u n c h i n g P l a c e P r i m a r y S c h o o l

Issue 17

Newsletter Date 29th May 2014

Important Dates:

May30thAussie Sport Expo

Grade 5/6 students

une2nd-4th

Grade 3/4 Camp

6th

Book Club due

9th

Queens Birthday

11th

School Photos

13th

Disco

17th

School Council 7pm

21st

Aerobics Comp

27th

End of term 2 finish

2.30pm

Student Absent

Hot Line Number5964 7783

National ReconciliationWeek (NRW) is celebratedacross Australia each yearbetween 27thMay and 3rdJune. The datescommemorate twosignificant milestones inthe reconciliation journey the anniversaries of thesuccessful 1967referendum and the High

Court Mabo decision.

NRW is a time for allAustralians to learn aboutour shared histories,cultures and achievementsand to explore how each ofus can join the national

reconciliation effort.

The theme for this year isLets Walk the Talk -with a continued focus onhow Australians can better

National Reconciliation Week

Recognition can take lotsof different forms, such

as:

saying a simple thankyou when someone lends

you a helping hand

cheering on your friendsor being cheered on

during a game

being praised at work orschool for your hard work

and effort.

Think about how muchyou value recognition.When you are sincerely

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means to you and why its importantin building a national conversationabout reconciliation. NationalReconciliation Week is also theperfect opportunity to celebrate theimportance of respect, differentperspectives and diverse culturalexperiences. Learning aboutreconciliation helps students tobecome active and socially aware

citizens in many aspects of society.

recognised for whom you are andwhat you contribute, you feel proud,

valued and connected.

Being recognised is good for yourself-esteem. It energises you andencourages you to recognise the best

in others.

Recognition is an important part ofreconciliation. During NationalReconciliation Week, think aboutthe value of recognition, what it

More information about NationalReconciliation Week can be found

at:

http://www.reconciliation.org.au/

nrw/

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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

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education for Prep students. By2025, languages education will beuniversal from Prep to Year 10. It ispleasing to know that we are onestep ahead, with all children from

Prep-6 learning Japanese.

No matter what your childs ability,research shows that learning another

language can:

Stimulate brain development

Learning another language helpsdevelop essential areas of childrensbrains. It also helps them to thinkmore creatively, connect ideas and

solve problems more easily.

Significantly enhance English

literacy skills

Learning another language meansmore than just memorising lists ofwords. Languages all use differentsystems. Children automaticallycompare and contrast the system ofthe new language they are learningwith English. This gives them aninsight to how English works, whichaccelerates their ability to read and

write.

Improve memory, concentration

and numeracy skills

Learning another language

The Victorian Governments Vision

for Languages Education

Quite often we are asked Why dowe learn another language atprimary school? While it isimportant to gain a firm grasp of theEnglish language in these formativeyears, the benefits of learning a

second language are numerous.

Learning another language is anexciting experience for young

children. While they have fundiscovering new and unusual waysof expressing themselves, they alsoexercise and strengthen their brains.That is why the VictorianGovernment is putting youngchildren first in its plan to revitalise

languages education.

According to research, the best timeto start learning a language is earlyin life, so from 2015, all governmentschools will provide languages

How Languages Can Boost Your Childs Brainpower

strengthens childrens memory forsequences and their ability to

concentrate and build connections.

Improve overall performance at

school

Learning another language is

associated with excellent, long-term

academic results.

Encourage respect and

understanding of other cultures

Learning another language sparkschildrens curiosity for other cultures.It opens their minds to different waysof living and promotes harmony and

respect in the schoolyard and beyond.

Remember, learning any language whether its Italian or Indonesian,

Japanese or Portuguese helpschildren to become better thinkers,better communicators and betterglobal citizens. For more

information please go to:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/

about/department/Pages/

languagevision.aspx

http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/languagevision.aspxhttp://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/

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SchoolCoun

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Parents and Friends

Next upcoming event is the Disco on Friday 13th June, date will be confirmed and information will be sent home soon.

Next meeting is Monday 2nd June in the staffroom just after assembly. So come along have a cuppa and chat about

future fundraising activities.

Canteen

Student Awards

Grade Prep F Jake R

Jayden D

Grade 1/2 B Jerikai J

Grade 1/2 N Connor W

Anelise McC

Alex J

Grade 1/2 S Lizzy McI

Hunter K

Matthew McC

Grade 5/6 G Brayden K

Jim H

Grade 5/6 L Will R

Oscar D

If you send your child/rens lunch order on an envelope please include

10 in the order for the cost of a paper bag.

Slushies are NOT available this term.

Roster

June5th Fiona T, Gillian S, Bianca D

12th

Janie G, Jodie D, Jaimie C19th Jo R, Kelly W, Barb F26th Janine K , Maryann E, Bianca D

Extra envelopes are available atthe school office upon request.

Please enclose correct money asno change is given. Onlinepayments can also be made using

VISA, MasterCard or PayPal.

For any enquiries, please feel free to

contact the office.

Have a great week,

Narelle Messerle and Debbie Hobbis

School Photo Day is June 11th2014

Please take time to read the relevantinformation on the SchoolPixPhotography payment envelopes and

remember these helpful points:

Dont seal envelopes inside eachother. You can pay for allchildren in one envelopehowever each child needs to have

their own envelope on photo day.

School Photo Day

Hillcrest Fire Station Open DayNext Sunday, the first of June,Hillcrest Fire Brigade will be holdingan open day at the new station. Thestation will be open to the public

from 10am 2pm.

You may have noticed the stationunder construction on the WarbyHwy over the past 12 months or so

and now you have the chance toinspect the latest addition to the Yarra

down and see what we do. Or if youdjust like a bit of a sticky beak, come

right along.

Any further enquiries, contact Sam

Livesay on 0430 514 631.

Hope to see you next Sunday,

Cheers

Andrew

SC President and CFA volunteer.

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

Childhood Development endorsement.

Valleys fire fighting infrastructure.

On hand will be the ubiquitousCaptain Koala, a jumping castle, asausage sizzle and a range of otheractivities for both big and little kids.Brigade members will be on hand toanswer any questions and show peoplearound the station, trucks and

equipment. If youve ever wonderedwhat its like being a volunteer, come

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colour scheme to suit their space.This was achieved with watercolourpencils which are applied likepencil, then when a damp brush isused over the pencil, it creates a

beautiful watercolour effect.

Congratulations to Alex S 5/6R &Josh E 5/6L on your beautifullyconstructed perspective lines, yourlovely colour schemes and theeffort, detail and persistence you

have both shown to complete yourworks of art to such a high standard.

Heather Taylor

Visual Art Teacher.

Artist of the Month

The grade 5/6 children have beenlearning about Perspective in theirdrawings. Not only have theylearned that objects appear smallerin the distance, they learned thetechnique or formula for drawinglines correctly to a one pointperspective. It creates a scene asthough you are looking down to the

end of a corridor.

The children had to apply all this

knowledge in their drawings, andthe two drawings I have chosen thismonth display it very well one isan Art Gallery and one is an

Aquarium.

The children then used their interiordesign skills to create an interior

Writing Competition

Last week was Education Week.We asked students to submit apoem of their choice about theirgrandparent or special friend. Wegot a range of different entriesfrom prep to grade 6.

The Grandparents Song

Twinkle twinkle little stars,

I love my grandparents how

they are.

Glasses, coffee, cups of tea,

Doing fun things with my

brother and me.

Twinkle twinkle little stars,

I love them just the way

they are.

By Zara R (Prep F)

Generous and kind

Really fun

Awesome people

Nanna is loving

Delightful company

Pop is funny and strong

Always spoiling me

Reads to me

Enjoys looking after me

Nice and friendly

Takes good care of me

Special cuddles and kisses

By Taleisha B(Grade 1/2 B)

Next week it is Grandparents Day

It will make you shout a hooray!

It is really fun

But hot when its done

It will be a cool, awesome May!

By James D (Grade 3/4S)

.

Friends

A true friend is always there close to your heart.

A true friend is an open book.

A true friend you can trust with all your secrets.

A true friend is loving and caring.

A true friend always helps without even thinking.

A true friend has hope and faith.

A true friend inspires you with new ideas.

A true friend is warm in their presence.

A true friend helps you through the tough times.

A true friend never forgets you.

A true friend is special just like you.

By Shantelle D (Grade 5/6L)

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Family Day Care

InHoddles Creek

Personal home based

childcare with small groups.

Play based learning with no

T.V.

Family Day Care is supported

by Murrindindi Shire Council.

Childcare Benefit and Rebate

can be applied for.

Vacancies for 2014 now

available

Enquiries welcome please call

Lisa 0402 730 126

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LETS GO FAMILY DAY CARE

A locally run scheme, providing warm, nurturing care to

small groups of children

At Lets Go Family Day Care, we put the "Family" into Family

Day Care.

Children are cared for in a warm, safe, homely environment

that consists of only a small group of children.

We have vacancies for care in Warburton, Yarra Junction, Wesburn and Millgrove.

Our educators are qualified and trained to provide the best possible care for your child. Eacheducator is monitored and supported by our coordination unit, to enable them to continually grow

professionally within themselves.

Reduced fees are available as we are CCB and CCR approved through the Department of

Education.

If you have any enquiries in relation to finding care for your child, or if you would like to find out

how to become an educator, please call Olivia Moller on 59 647 244 or 0402315332.

PIANO LESSONS ARE

HERE

BEGINNER PIANO LESSONS FOR YOUNG & OLD

Piano is hard work! Piano takes years to get anywhere! You need topractice scales and exercises for a long time before you get to have

any fun and play great songs...

WRONG!!!

Piano can be fun straight away. You can learn to play two-handedtunes in your first lesson! Piano instruction has come a long way inthe last few decades. New techniques and approaches allow for thestudent to enjoy the learning process and experience making musicstraight away. Piano is a journey, not a destination, so the experience

should be enjoyable.

I specialise in absolute beginners for children and adults. Cost is $20upfront for materials, and $20 per 25 minute lesson. Students willtake home songs and exercises to practice. Private lessons are beingoffered for the kids at Launching Place Primary School eachThursday morning starting on the 13th of March. Private lessons arealso available for children and adults outside these hours by

appointment.

If you or your child have always wanted to learn piano, I would love

to help you make this come true.

Contact Corrie on 0401 096 079 or check out www.thefifthcorner.co/

music

Corrie Wade

THE FIFTH CORNER

"Choreography for Life"

www.thefifthcorner.co

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