Our MFG Newsletter

Geelong Girls Footy

Geelong Amateurs Football & Netball Club have girls footy teams starting this year. If you are interested in playing footy they have an U12s, U15s and U19s team. If you want to give it a go THURSDAY 16th February everyone is welcome at Queens Park (150 Queens Park Road, Highton)!

Modewarre Football Club Youth Girls 2017

 

Australian Rules Football is the fastest growing sport for girls and women in Australia. Girls are able to participate from Auskick right through into open age competitions. In fact there are a number of former Modewarre girls who are playing in senior women’s football teams, including the newly formed State Women’s competition. There are Regional, State and National competitions in girls’ football that your daughter could be involved in. Your child could be playing for an AFL team in a competition aligned to these clubs in a few years time!

Football is an amazing sport for girls.

 

Modewarre Youth Girls formed 7 years ago with their home club being Modewarre Football Club at Moriac.

The girls train twice a week focusing on skills, fitness and game strategies. Modewarre Youth girls have played in the Grand final for the past four seasons.

 

Players must attend at least one training session per week or be training with a registered football club if distance is an issue. Training starts in February on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 – 6.30pm.

Games are played on Sunday mornings from April to August with a final series and grand final.

 

We are now recruiting for season 2016.

No football experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and a desire to play football. Your daughter will have access to top level coaching and mentoring at a family oriented, supportive club.

 

If you are interested in playing or require more information, please contact Julie McNamara (Level 2 AFL coach):

mcnamara.julie.v@edumail.vic.gov.au

0408502263.

 

Check out this information:

http://bit.ly/1lm3nQI

 

**Transport to training from Geelong can be arranged for Wednesday sessions

Moolap Tennis - Interested in giving tennis a try?

New Nurse Practitioner - Sian Pritchard

As part of Matthew Flinders Girls’ whole school approach to student support, we are pleased to advise you of a new service available to our students.

 

As of the 15th February we will have a nurse practitioner that attends on a Wednesday.  A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse educated to a Masters degree level and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role.  She is independent to our school yet uses our facilities, minimising travel time and time out of class.

 

Ms Sian Pritchard has extensive experience working with people who experience serious mental illness and or drug/alcohol issues.  Her passion is working with youth and she has an impressive history working in a senior position at Barwon Health JIGSAW Youth Mental Health Team for a number of years.  Sian also has experience working with people experiencing eating disorders.

 

In accordance with Nurse Practitioner extensions to practice, Sian is able to:

 

  • Work in partnership with your GP or Specialist e.g. Psychiatrist
  • Conduct advanced mental health assessments leading to diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Refer to specialists
  • Prescribe and monitor medications
  • Order and evaluate diagnostic investigations
  • Issue medical certificates

 

A fee for students is $75 after the initial session, which is bulk billed.  A rebate of $49.80 will be returned after lodging with Medicare.   Sometimes Sian will also will be able to source funding to cover the cost.  For example with support to access a mental health plan.

 

If this is a service that you believe might benefit your child, please feel free to contact Jenny Eastwood or Kellie Walker in the Safe and Supportive Learning Hub.

Conveyance Allowance Reminder - Proof of Purchase

Familes that have applied for Conveyance Allowance must do the following to make a claim:

  • Purchase a yearly or half yearly travel pass
  • Complete a Conveyance Allowance Application Form
  • Give a photocopy of receipt for yearly or half yearly travel pass; or
  • Bring the student’s pass to the office to be photocopied as proof of purchase

 

If you do not present this information to the office we are unable to claim your conveyance.

 

If you have any question regarding this information please feel free to contact Leanne Goodwin – Bus Coordinator on 4243 0504.

Important Changes For Students Using Public Transport

  • From 1 January 2017, we renamed the Victorian Public Transport Concession Card (VPTCC) to PTV School Student ID
  • From 30 January 2017, we increased the age limit for a Child myki concession to 18 years.

The application process and purpose of the ID haven’t changed.  You can download the form at ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/fares/concession/students or call 1800 800 007 to place an order.

 

As you’re aware, we can’t accept school issued student ID cards for travel in public transport.  This is because many ID cards issued by schools have varying information and no expiry date.

 

Child myki

 

From 30 January 2017, the child age range will change to 5 to 18 years inclusive.

This means students can use a Child myki until they’re 18, up from 16.  If a student has a Concession myki they can continue to use this, it gives them the same concession fare as a Child myki.

 

When in school uniform students won’t be asked proof of age.  However, when not in school uniform, 17 and 18 year olds may be asked to verify their eligibility to travel on a Child myki.

 

Authorised Officers will accept the following proof of age IDs:

Myki Registration

 

We strongly recommend that students register their myki online at ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800 007.  These are the benefits:

  • The myki’s balance is protected if it’s reported lost or stolen.  If a myki isn’t registered, students can’t recover the remaining value of their card.
  • Students can manage their myki online and set Auto Top Up.

For more information on student concessions and passes go to ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/fares/concession/students