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Over the past fortnight, we celebrated National Volunteer Week 2025, a time to honour the invaluable contributions of volunteers across Australia and here at Springvale Rise Primary School. This year’s theme, ‘Connecting Communities’, underscores the profound impact of volunteering in fostering unity, building relationships, and enriching lives. We are deeply grateful for the generosity and dedication of our volunteers. Whether assisting at the Breakfast Club, supporting our Mother’s Day stall, or providing childminding services to enable mothers to learn English, their efforts are pivotal in creating a supportive and inclusive community. We value each and every one of our volunteers and acknowledge the incredible impact they have in building thriving and inclusive communities. Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of National Volunteer Week and the essence of ‘Connecting Communities’. If you too would like to become a Springvale Rise volunteer, please let Julie know.

In our English class, we engaged in meaningful reflection during National Reconciliation Week. We delved into questions such as "What does reconciliation mean to you?" and "How can we live together in harmony?" Our discussions centred on the resilience and strength of Stolen Generation survivors, acknowledging their painful histories and the enduring impact of their experiences.

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next, encourages us to look ahead and continue the push forward towards a more united and respectful nation, guided by the lessons of the past. Reconciliation Australia describes this theme as reflecting the ongoing connection between past, present, and future, urging all Australians to step forward together.

Through our exploration of these themes, our English class students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of reconciliation and the role each of us plays in fostering a harmonious and inclusive society.

As a reminder, here are the following programs we are offering this year:

English Classes – Springvale Campus

Learn English by speaking, listening, and even having some fun playing games with each other!

We now offer classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9.30am-11.30am. Free childminding is available too.

Citizenship Class – Springvale Campus

Taught by a migration agent, the program assists learners to develop their understanding of Australian history, culture, civics, rights, responsibilities and the democratic process. This will help you prepare for the Citizenship Test! Burmese and Rohingya Interpreter available.

Friday 9.30am-1.30pm Free childminding is available too.

Playgroup – Springvale and Heights Campus

Come along and meet other families with their children and join in on activities that allow them to talk, sing, share and have fun with one another. Please note the change in time and day on the Heights Campus.

Wednesday Playgroup 9.30am – 12pm, Springvale Campus

Thursday Playgroup 9.30am - 11.30am, Heights Campus

Women's Wellbeing Group - Springvale and Heights Campus

Connect with other women and have fun enjoying a variety of activities such as cooking, gardening, yoga, knitting and so much more!

Wednesday Women’s Wellbeing Group 12.30pm-1.30pm, Springvale Campus

Thursday Women’s Wellbeing Group

12pm-1.30pm, Heights Campus

Food Relief and Uniform

Free food and milk for school families experiencing financial difficulty. Free second hand uniform is also available (subject to availability). If you would like further assistance please attend this session so we can connect you to further services.

Monday 3pm- 3.30pm, Heights Campus

Tuesday 3pm-3.30pm Springvale Campus

Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook Page

Please like and follow our Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook page so that you can access all the latest updates and information.

If you have any questions, please call on

0447 273 998 or email julie.raciti@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Julie Raciti

Community Hub Leader

Dates to Remember

Term 1 Tuesday 28th January to 4th April 2025

Curriculum Day (No students )

King's Birthday Public Holiday

Parent Teacher Interviews

Last Day of Term

(2:30pm Finish)