Parent and Community News
From mid-December, Australian children under 16 will not be allowed to hold accounts on certain social media platforms.
The e-Safety Commissioner recommends that we support under-16s by talking openly about the age restrictions, finding out how they currently use social media and how they may be impacted by the law.
Helpful resources from the e-Safety Commissioner:
Australian Girls Choir
Australian Girls Choir Open Day
Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. You’re invited to come along to our November Open Day to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! To confirm your booking, visit ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc
Online survey for parents
Share your views to help make our school safer The Department of Education is inviting parents and carers to take part in an online survey.
The survey seeks views on how the department can best protect school communities from harmful behaviour by parents and carers, and other adults:
· on school grounds and other places school activities happen
· online including social media.
Harmful behaviours can include abusive, aggressive and disruptive behaviours, including on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp.
The survey will help the department:
· better understand community attitudes around this issue
· seek input on whether stronger protections are needed for school communities.
The survey closes at 11:59 pm on Monday 10 November 2025.
At [insert your school name], we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for the entire school community. We support ongoing efforts to address harmful behaviour by adult members of our school community, including online.
I encourage you to share your views by taking part in the survey. To access the survey, refer to Keeping school staff safe onsite and online on the Engage Victoria website.
World Festival of Magic Shows
We are thrilled to invite Melbourne Schools and students and their families to attend our 2025 World Festival of Magic Shows at The Centre Ivanhoe on Sunday, 23rd and Monday, 24th November.
Sponsored by businesses across Greater Melbourne, The Lions Club of Melbourne Markets Inc. hosts this free event to provide an accessible live theatre experience to children, young people, their carers and families. The World Festival of Magic offers a fantastic, complimentary excursion opportunity for schools and families.
Please see the attached '2025 World Festival of Magic Flyer' for further details (in PDF and JPEG formats for your convenience).
Bulk and group ticket orders from schools, as well as individual orders from families and carers, are welcome.
BMX Come N Try
Casey BMX is hosting 2 come n try sessions on Saturday 25th of October and again in November. Please follow the QR code or this website link https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1486367 to find out more information and sign up.
Windermere - Merry Mission request for help
Merry Mission is our annual food and gift drive that aims to bring Christmas joy to families that we support through our Windermere services.These families and individuals are recovering from cases of family violence, homelessness, loss of income, natural disasters, being a victim of a crime or assault, and many other life changing circumstances.The food and toys we are able to gift them are only made possible through the kind and very generous donations of supporters, like yourself, in our local community.Last year, we distributed over 320 essential food packs and 684 gifts to families, individuals and children. This year we are needing even more with an increase in demand.
ake a donationIf you have capacity this year and are able to donate any of the following non-perishable food items and gifts, please see the details below:Drop off between: Monday 18 November - Friday 29 December 2025Drop off location: Toomah Community Centre (18 Golden Green Street, Pakenham).We try to make each essential food pack include:
- Long-life milk or long-life juice
- Cereal or oats
- Can of protein (tuna, beans, etc)
- Pasta or rice
- Can of sauce to go with the above
- Christmas treat (cookies, chocolate, etc)
- Hygiene product (toothpaste, pads, tampons, etc)
The gifts are separated into age groups:
- Baby (0 - 12 months)
- Toddler (1 - 2 years)
- Preschool (3 - 4 years)
- School-aged (5 - 12 years)
- Teenagers (13 - 17 years)
- Adults
Types of appropriate gifts:
- Building blocks or LEGO
- Educational reading or colouring in books
- Sports equipment (no bats)
- Puzzles or board games
- Sensory toys
- Physical gift cards for teenagers
We also ask for gifts to be unwrapped and to please refrain from donating used items, and gifts that are dangerous, perishable, or inappropriate (e.g. alcohol).
Free workshop on Navigating friendships and online safety for your kids
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, child and adolescent Psychologist and author will present on: º Cyberbullying º Screen time º Privacy settings º Gaming
Event details Date: Wednesday 29 October Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Wilandra Rise Primary School 25 Aayana Street, Clyde North 3978 Register: Scan the QR code on the attached flyer
In celebration of National Recycling Week, the City of Casey is hosting a free Textile, E-Waste and Soft Plastics Drop-Off Event to help residents recycle responsibly and keep valuable materials out of landfill.
Saturday 22 November
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Casey Works Centre, 30–52 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren
Bookings are essential – secure your free time slot here: https://events.humanitix.com/nrw-textile-ewaste-softplastics-dropoff-cityofcasey
Halloween Dad's BBQ
The Little Sensory Studio
Hello families! I’m Lianne from The Little Sensory Studio (and Lachie and Laurel's mum!) and I create sensory learning kits and run interactive sensory play classes that bring a little magic, curiosity, and creativity to learning. Each theme is designed to spark children’s imagination—through colour, texture, sound, and endless hands-on fun! It’s all about exploring, experimenting, and learning through play.
You can have a browse at littlesensorystudio.com to see what it’s all about!
Moonlit Sanctuary School holiday program