Community Notices

Morey Reception Closure

We hope you enjoy the holiday.

We're taking a short break too: Morey Reception will close at 4.30pm on Friday 27 June, and will remain unattended during the first two weeks of the school holidays.

Morey Reception will reopen at 8.30am on Monday 14 July, at the beginning of the third week of the school holidays.

The general phone line will still be attended. If you have any queries or wish to contact the school during this period, please call us on 03 5441 3114.

Second-Hand Uniform Shop:Now seeking volunteers for Term 3

In Term 3, the shop will be trialling a new afternoon opening time of 2:30 to 3:30pm on Thursdays in addition to the existing hours of 8:15 to 9:00am on Tuesdays and Fridays.

We will be deciding whether to formally implement Thursday afternoons into our regular opening hours based on customer demand and volunteer availability.

To sign up, please follow the instructions on the page linked below. Any queries may be directed to Alicia Stroud (aliciaas89@yahoo.com.au). Thank you for volunteering!

Code Camp - School Holidays 16-17 July

Code Camp is running a holiday program at Girton Grammar School on July 16th and 17th. Details and bookings can be found at: 

Kids' Art Classes

DONUT Studios is a working art and music studio in Golden Square that provides day programs for people with a disability who want to develop their skills in art and music.  

DONUT Studios is opening up to the general public and will be holding art classes for children aged between 5 and 12 years of age. Classes are held 4-5pm on Tuesdays, and will run until 16 September inclusive of school holidays.

They have a dedicated team of artists from a variety of backgrounds that will provide the teaching and development of the students' artistic skills.

You can register your interest to attend at www.donutstudios.au. Please contact DONUT Studios at hello@cbchange.org or on 1300 402 504 if you have any queries.

Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre is looking for energetic, confident and motivated people to join our Swim School team. 

The Swim School Instructor delivers swimming lessons to a wide variety of ages and abilities. Successful applicants will be effective communicators who demonstrate a strong attention to detail. 

You will possess strong time management and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment with minimal supervision. Relevant industry qualifications are essential. 

Skills & Attributes:

• Energetic, innovative and decisive teaching style
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends and must be empathetic to the needs of the classes
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a strong and valuable part of the team

Qualifications

• Current First Aid (Level 2) & Current CPR Certificate
• Working With Children Check (or equivalent) & National Police Check
• Current AUSTSWIM Certificate – or equivalent 

New to teaching?

If you have recently completed a swimming instructor course and wish to undertake your required training at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, please contact the Centre.

Castlemaine Theatre Company

Castlemaine Theatre Company is joining forces with Mount Alexander Shire to deliver a FREE youth theatre project. The program includes 8 weekly workshops culminating in a live performance during the September school holidays. The performance will be devised by the group with a focus on collaboration and creativity. Skills learned include devising performance, stagecraft, collaboration, and theatre production. For ages 13-18.

Mondays 4.30pm-6.30pm

28 July-15 Sept

Production week (hours TBC) 22-26 September Performance Sat 27 September

Deakin University 50th Anniversary Excellence Scholarship 

As we celebrate 50 years of Deakin, I am honoured to announce Deakin’s 50th Anniversary Excellence Scholarship, which has been developed to empower students and provide greater access to Deakin courses and higher education, in line with the university’s long-term commitment to accessible education.   

Fifty students entering tertiary education will receive the gift of a lifetime in honour of Deakin’s 50th anniversary. Since opening our doors 50 years ago, Deakin has always been focused on providing opportunities for students regardless of their personal circumstances or where they live. 

 Every year we welcome students from under-represented schools who, with the right support, go on to complete their studies and make a lasting impact in their communities. Through these scholarships we can ensure more of those students have this opportunity so that their drive to achieve continues well beyond high school and into their careers. The scholarships will be offered to the 50 students who receive the highest ATARs from a Deakin under-represented Victorian school in 2025 and have chosen Deakin as one of their VTAC course preferences, with recipients receiving financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for the duration of their selected course. Further information and the eligibility criteria is detailed online here.

Professor Iain Martin 

Vice-Chancellor Deakin University

AFL School Holiday Program

One Night Outside @ Park Lane Bendigo

Join us under the stars on Saturday 30th August at any Park Lane Holiday Park for a night that’s chilly, heart-warming and full of fun!

Whether you're a family, school, social group or returning guest, support One Night Outside – our special event supporting Flying Fox.

Kelly Sports

Holiday Program Information: