Community News
Emmanuel College
Embrace Reading Program
As part of the English curriculum, Year 7 and 8 students take part in the Embrace Reading program in the College libraries. Designed to boost literacy and foster a love of reading, Embrace offers competitions, prizes, and a wide reading journal. In the relaxed library setting, students browse new titles, share recommendations, and enjoy reading as a source of confidence, curiosity, and creativity. We hope that you enjoy this student snapshot:
Embrace reading is a fun way to connect, infer and learn about reading. Every fortnight, classes go to the library to learn about different reading strategies. We start the lesson by choosing a book based on what we are interested in and enjoy some quiet reading before coming back together to start on the ‘Embrace’ lesson to help us understand our book or other activities like poetry. In the end, embrace reading is a fun way to get people excited and involved in reading. Maya and Abigail, 8B NDC
Sport Highlights
We are very proud of everyone who achieves their best in individual events and team sports for Emmanuel College. Congratulations to our Senior Girls Soccer team, who played last week and won against CRC Sydenham 1-0 to earn a spot in the grand final at the ‘Home of the Matilda’s in Bundoora and to the Senior Girls Hockey team, runners up against MacKillop 2-1, in the SACCSS Senior Hockey Tournament.
St Paul’s Campus Annual Cross Country was held recently; we thank all students who participated and ran on the day, and to the staff and students who helped make the event run so smoothly. A big congratulations to everyone who competed and placed in their year level.
Year 7, 2027 – Applications closed on Friday 15 August 2025
If your child is in Year 5, and you would like them to be considered for a place in Year 7, 2027, please contact the College Registrar as a matter of urgency: Donna Grech - 8325 5100 enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au
Yours sincerely,
Jenny Hendricks
Community Engagement Officer
Holy Trinity Parish Bulletin
MSJ Girls' College
Open Mornings – 9:15am – 10:30am
Thursday 4 September
Applications for Year 7 in 2027 Closing Soon
For those families wishing to enrol their daughter at Mount St. Joseph Girls' College in Year 7 in 2027, an online application form should be completed before the closing date of Friday 15th August 2025.
Parents can scan the QR Code in the flyer attached or visit: https://msjgc-au-vic-393.app.digistorm.com/forms/enrolment-application/start
Feast Day Colouring In Competition
To commemorate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we are running a colouring in competition with our community. Students from Prep/Foundation to Year 6 are invited to partake, by scanning the QR Code to access the sheet or visiting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZ6AegJ7kOiBl0v8eVmLJnt1P0fzgRzI/view?usp=drive_link
We welcome students to submit their artwork via our Front Office between 8:30am - 3:00pm during the month of August. Gold coin donations are welcomed (but not compulsory), whereby all proceeds will support Mary MacKillop Today, an organisation continuing the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop by working with vulnerable communities here and overseas.
Winners will be contacted in early September and invited to collect their prize from our College Principal, Kate Dishon.
For all enquiries, please contact:
Sherri Collins: registrar@msj.vic.edu.au
133 Maidstone Street, Altona
(03)8398 2000
Quantin Binnah - Before/After School Care
Team Leader - Megha, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
Please click the ONLINE ENROLMENT: https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care
Please see https://www.qbcc.org.au/parent-handbook and https://www.qbcc.org.au/policies for further information.
The St. Martin PS Service contact number is 0407 925 753 contactable during program hours only. The service hours and locations are found on our website https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care
Please do not hesitate to approach the team leader and our team members should you have any questions.
QB Closure Dates for 2025 and Reopen Dates for 2026:
Final Day of before and after school care Service will be on Tuesday 16th December
Curriculum Days will be offered subject to bookings numbers for the 17th and 18th December – more information on curriculum days to be provided in Term 4
Vacation Care will be open on Monday 5th January 2026 for QB and Newport
Vacation Care will be open on Monday 12th January 2026 for Corpus Christi and St Leo
Shoto Karate
Auskick & Superkick in Wyndham All Girls Term 3 Auskick & Superkick!
AFL Victoria excited to announce Auskick and Superkick programs starting 11th August at 5PM at Galvin Park, Werribee!
Auskick (for ages 4-6) – A fun, introductory program designed to help younger kids develop basic AFL skills in a supportive, friendly environment. Register – https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/a1d0c4
Superkick (for ages 7-12) – Aimed at kids who are ready to take their AFL skills to the next level, focusing on skill development and team play. Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ce4138
Starting 11th August
Every Monday at 5 PM - 6PM
Galvin Park, Werribee
5 Week Program ($55 for 5 weeks)
Fun and engaging sessions
Great way to stay active and meet new friends
All skill levels welcome!
Receive a Certificate and AFL giveaways at the end of the program!
Don't miss out! Register now and get your kids kicking goals this season!
AFLW All Girls Superkick Centre
Footy girls, this one's for you!
Whether you're just starting out or already play and want to take your game to the next level — the AFLW All Girls Superkick Centre at Whitten Oval is the place to be! Will take place 2 hours before each game!
Dates:
Sat 16 August
Sat 30 August
Sun 21 September
Fri 26 September
Fri 10 October
$55 for the full program
Mission Whitten Oval
Girls aged 7–12
Run by the Western Bulldogs & AFL Victoria – all skill levels welcome. Each session will go for one hour and coached by AFL Vic Female coaches.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or register here: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/df01ff
#GirlsPlayFooty #AFLW #Superkick #WesternBulldogs #FootySkills #GameOnGirls#WFNL #WestIsBest #BulldogsAFLW
Melbourne School Downball/Handball Competition
Term 3 Tournament is on Sunday 31st August, at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre 30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park 3206 from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
LEGO® Robotics Classes at Point Cook - Rocket Academy
Visit website for more details: Rocket Academy - Holiday Camps
