Community News

Reservoir Scout raffle - help send a kid to Jamboree

The 1st Reservoir Scout group is running a raffle to raise money to help local Scouts attend the Australian Jamboree in 2028. The group has been part of the local community since 1948, originally established as the 5th Preston “Reservoir” Group with support from local families, councillors and William Ruthven. A volunteer-run, not-for-profit youth community group, it brings together children and families from across Reservoir, Preston and surrounding neighbourhoods with activities that complement school life by encouraging leadership, practical learning, community service and respect for others.

Attending Jamboree is a significant financial commitment for families, and fundraising aims to make it more accessible for Scouts. Buying a raffle ticket via the QR code is a way our school community can support the group and its work with local young people.

Spring into FREE sport in Darebin

Spring 2026 Get Active is running in Darebin until 22 November. Sessions on offer include:

• Junior Girls Come N Try Cricket
• Teen Come N Try Cricket 
• Aboriginal Women-only water session      
• *Women’s Introduction to Self Defence
• Run Club at Bundoora Park Golf Course
• Tai Chi and more!

Full details of the sessions are included in the attached digital booklet and poster and on the webpage.

Darebin Brass Band celebrates 20 years with a special show

Join Darebin City Brass for an annual cabaret event at Preston Town Hall, this year featuring the Carnival of the Animals by the Youth Training Band, and a special 20th Anniversary celebration of Northern Brass!

Established in 2016 as a stepping stone between Jack's Juniors music education program and the A grade Preston Band, Northern Brass quickly established itself as a strong community band which this year celebrates two decades going strong.

Bring a bite to share with friends, enjoy drinks from the bar, buy a raffle ticket or 20 and relax and enjoy the dulcet tones of our brass bands for an evening of live music! 

Join the band and keep the music going

Darebin City Brass is also looking for brass or percussion music students who may be finishing school to continue playing and enjoying their music. 

If you are in Year 12 and want to keep playing your trumpet, cornet, horn, baritone, euphonium or tuba  after high school, get in touch. The Youth Training Band can also help organise instrumnt hire.

Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm in Preston. 

Free driving lesson for learner drivers

The myLearners Free Driving Lesson program offers a free 60-minute lesson with a professional driving instructor for learners aged 16–21 who have completed 10–50 hours of driving practice. 

The lesson is taken alongside their supervising driver, helping both the learner and supervisor build safer, more confident driving habits together.

This program supports families by making the learning experience more positive and less stressful. It aims to reduce crash risks for young drivers, strengthen supervising skills, and encourage safer driving behaviours early on all at no cost to participants.

Find out more at https://mylearnersdrive.com.au/

Become a Banyule Hawk and soar on the court!

Summer Season registrations are now officially open for the Banyule Hawks.

The junior basketball club cater to all skill levels, providing a fantastic environment for kids to stay active, build teamwork, and make new friends.  

There are teams for girls and boys from under 8 to under 21. Contact the club via the Banyule Hawks website for more.

Health help for families

The RMIT University Health Clinic is currently offering low-cost psychological assessments and support for children and adolescents, with no wait time for assessments.

Families can access support for ADHD assessments, behavioural challenges, anxiety and more. Check the flyer or scan the QR code for more information.

Get free snacks at the Rezza After-School club!

Calling all Reservoir teenagers! The Rezza After-School Club has a new home at the Reservoir Library. 

The club runs in the Level 1 Youth Space every Wednesday afternoon during school term time, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. 

Head there to find free after-school snacks and learning support or homework help from a qualified tutor. All students from Grade 6 to Year 10 are invited to join the fun.

Saints Church launches youth-hang out space

Saints Church has started a new Friday night youth group for northern suburbs teens who want to explore their faith.

Saints Youth will run in Ivanhoe on the first Friday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm and is free to attend. The aim is to create a place where young people can explore faith, build genuine friendships and have a fun night filled with games, snacks, hangs and chats. 

Everyone is welcome, whether they have been in church before or not.

On ya bike!

The Preston Cycling Club runs free, beginner friendly training sessions every Saturday morning for teens who want to try track cycing. 

The club is based at the velodrome next to Reservoir aquatics centre. It has a number of junior members already and is looking for more new riders who are interested in being active, building confidence on a bike and making new friends.

The club can provide club bikes for those that need them. Visit Preston Cycling Club's Facebook page  for more information.

Foster carers needed in the north

Community organisation Key Assets Australia needs foster carers to help support children in need. If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch to find out more. 

Contact Key Assets by phone on 1800 932 237 or via email to info@keyassets.com.au.

Tell our school community about your event

Do you have a local community or sporting event you want to share? We'd love to know about it so we can tell our Preston High School community. Send an email with information about your event to preston.hs@education.vic.gov.au  and don't forget to add 'newsletter' in the subject line.