GECPA News
Glen Eira College
Second Hand Uniform Stall
Thursday 11th May - sale from 3-4pm outside the library
Helpers needed for an hour or so from noon. Email gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au if you can help.
Cash preferred, but credit cards accepted.
Prices from $10 for polo tops and shirts, $20 for pants to $35 for jackets.
Please donate unwanted uniform to the office and ensure all items are in reasonable condition and washed and dried.
Working Bee - Sunday 30th April 3pm - 5pm
Helpers needed to sweep leaves, trim low branches, pick up litter and this time to plants kangaroo paw and red geraniums in the Booran Road flower gardens. Bring tools you like to use. Meet on Booran Road near pedestrian lights.
GEC Athletics Carnival BBQ
Friday 19 May, 11am-1.30pm – helpers needed
Do you have an hour or so free to cook a BBQ for students at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve Murrumbeena – maybe in a work from home lunch? Some helpers needed beforehand too.
Email gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au if you can help.
BBQ will be a fundraiser for the school – what do you think most needs funding? Let us know.
GECPA
- Next meetings Wednesday 26 April and Wednesday May 10 evening
Email us gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au for details
- Join us to help build school community and with events get in touch!
Key people
President - Paul McNeill
Treasurer - Barry Feldman
Newsletter - Dianne Ruka and Catherine McNaughton
General committee members - Rose, Nicole, Dianne, Susannah and more
Neuro-Diverse Parents Support group – Alicia and Catherine
We are considering a trivia night later in the year – contact us if you are interested in helping.
GEC Neurodiverse Parents Support Group
Parents with students who are neurodiverse meet in a local café on weekends bi-monthly and have a whatsapp group, to support our kids, the school in meeting their needs and each other. Please call Alicia (0422566951) or Cathy (0412119807) or email gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au to find out more.
Staff at GEC to contact for support are:
- your year level coordinators and Student Wellbeing Leader: Nicholas Ford
- Teaching and Learning Leader: Daniel Bouchet-Hibbert
- Learning Specialist – Differentiation (Inclusive Practice): Colin Shnier
- Learning Specialists – Teacher Practice and Pedagogy: Bernie Coghlan & Chizuko Inoue-Andersson
Autism awareness information has also been posted on Xuno for Autism awareness month.
The Association for Children with a Disability has fantastic resources, a phone help line (non urgent advice) and webinars coming up on Teens; Successful Secondary Years; NDIS Plan Reassessment; Getting Support at School.
Home - Association for Children with Disability (acd.org.au)
Walking Group
A small friendly group of parents walk locally in Glen Eira parks for an hour every Tuesday night. Email us to join our group.
Glen Eira Council teen school holiday program Autumn 2023
Open to young people aged 12 to 18 who Live, Work or Study in the City of Glen Eira. Bookings open at 9am 14 March and close 5pm 28 March. Activities include movies, video games, ceramics, bowling, self-defence and food crafts.
Teen School Holiday Program | Glen Eira City Council
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust Annual Public Meeting
Thursday 13 April 6-7.30pm
Community members can hear about the latest plans for the parklands and lakes.
click here to book a seat.
Ride to School Day
Thanks to Glen Eira College staff, students and parents for promoting healthy travel to school.
New seats
Big thanks to GEC parents who raised funds and installed the new bench seats under cover near the PAC. Paul McNeill, Karl Sternbergs, Karl Stewart.
Parents Social Nights
Hope you enjoyed the drinks in March and April – thanks to Barry and other parents for organising and promoting.
GEC Alumni
The Glen Eira College Alumni Program is a student-centric program that connects past students with current students. This program aims to bring alumni back to inform and inspire students about different post-school pathways and career opportunities, motivate students and enrich the GEC community. Join their Facebook page for updates.
Entertainment Books
Support the college by purchasing Entertainment Books, as 20% of the purchase price is channelled to GEC. You’re automatically a fundraising super-star!
Cathy McNaughton and Dianne Ruka
GECPA