Community News
Emmanuel College
SPC Unplugged: Lunchtime Vibes in the Library
VET music is a VCE pathway for senior students to learn and practise skills required to become a working musician. Last week, the Library was anything but quiet as VET music students transformed it into a mini-concert space for SPC Unplugged — three days of chilled, live acoustic music during lunch. The audience was graced with solos from Liem Phan, an emotionally resonant Cellist, Spencer Bloom, a singer-songwriter with powerful lyrics, and Cian Ennis, a future star of the jazz world.
In the final two days of the concert series, the bands took to the stage, having to drastically change their sound to adapt to the changing conditions of an “unplugged” acoustic set. Caustic, a hip-hop and jazz fusion band, provided dulcet tones on the vibraphone, over syncopated beats, with a clear leading line from the clarinet. Friday saw The Anti-Burns Act take to the stage to close the series. These usually energetic punks swapped their electrics for acoustics, and gave slowed down, soulful covers of punk classics, old and new. We are excited to see even more performances from VET Music students from across the College, at the VET Music Soirée later this year.
Sports News
It has been an exciting and successful term of sport at St Paul’s Campus, with all year levels participating in ACC (Associated Catholic Colleges) AFL and Soccer. Our Year 10 AFL team has had an outstanding season, currently sitting at the top of the ladder as we head into finals. Similarly, the Year 9Soccer team is enjoying a fantastic run, also holding first place in Division 1. We congratulate Lawson and Ayden in Year 9 for being selected to represent the School Sports Vic U15 All Boys State Netball Team. This marks the first ever school state competition for all boys u15’s netball and is a fantastic achievement to have two students involved. We are incredibly proud of the sportsmanship and commitment shown by all students - stay tuned for more College sporting highlights.
Visit us at Information Morning – Saturday 2 August
Come along and learn more about the innovative learning programs and see the fantastic facilities that we have here at Emmanuel, on a tour led by student ambassadors. Registration and more details are available via the College website: Information Morning Saturday 2 August - Register here
Applications for Year 7, 2027 - close Friday 15 August 2025
If you have a child in Year 5 and you would like to apply for Year 7 2027 at the Notre Dame or St Paul’s Campus, applications close on Friday 15 August 2025. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date. Click here to apply online
If you have any questions regarding the online application process, please contact Ms Donna Grech, College Registrar - 8325 5100, enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our upcoming events.
Yours sincerely,
Jenny Hendricks
Community Engagement Officer
Holy Trinity Parish Bulletin
MSJ Girls' College
You're Invited! Experience Our College at Open Day
Open Mornings – 9:15am – 10:30am
Thursday 19 June
Thursday 24 July
Thursday 07 August
Thursday 4 September
APPLY NOW:Students wishing to attend Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College for Year 7 in 2027 should apply in Grade 5 of their primary school education.
Applications for Year 7 in 2027 are now open. Apply online via the College website. The closing date for applications is Friday 15 August 2025.
For application to Years 8-12, there is no application closing date, but vacancies are limited and waiting lists may apply.
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
Scout School Holiday Program
Melbourne School Downball/Handball Competition
Sunday 22nd June
150+ Schools invited
75+ Trophies, medals, hats and balls
$25 +GST
Bladin Street Fish & Chips & Burgers
only valid until the end of 2025
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. School aged girls are invited to come along to our June Open Day to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC!
Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc
Footscray Water Polo
