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Emmanuel College

Year 7, 2027 Enrolments

A reminder that applications for Year 7, 2027 closed on 15 August. Letters of Offer and waitlist notifications were emailed to families on Friday 17 October 2025.

If you have a child currently in Year 5 and haven’t applied yet, please get in touch with our College Registrar, Ms Donna Grech as soon as possible, on 8325 5100.

Yours sincerely,

Jenny Hendricks

Community Engagement Officer

Holy Trinity Parish Bulletin

Quantin Binnah - Before/After School Age 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 0407925753 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

Stage School Australia

Beginners On Stage: 4 - 7 years

Beginners On Stage is a weekly singing, dancing and drama class catered to our smallest-yet-mightiest performers. Explore the foundations of performing while building important confidence and creative skills.

Australian Youth Theatre: 8 - 18 years

The AYT is a drama & acting program for young people who are passionate about acting and storytelling. Each weekly class gives students the tools to develop stagecraft, voice work, improvisation, script work, and character development.

Young Australian Broadway Chorus: 8 - 18 years

The YABC is a dynamic musical theatre program for young people including classes in singing, dancing and drama. With a focus on ensemble song & dance, this is the perfect course for all skill levels looking to nurture or grow skills in musical theatre.

The Talent Company of Australia: 4 - 18 years

Film, TV, Stage & Screen!The TCA provides high-quality, affordable agency representation across the entertainment industry. We also offer school holiday workshops and screen acting courses!

Hobsons Bay Youth Service Free parent webinar: Teen Mental Health Matters

60 Minutes That Could Transform How You Support Your Teen’s Mental Health.

Learn evidence-based strategies to start difficult conversations and build trust with your teenager.

Evidence shows that 75% of mental health problems emerge before the age of 25. Parents and carers play a pivotal role in recognising the wellbeing of their teen, yet many struggle to understand how they can support their young person with their mental health.

Co-designed with parents and delivered by a clinical psychologist facilitator from the Black Dog Institute, this free parent presentation is an opportunity for high-school parents and carers to learn more about adolescent mental health and how to best support and connect with their young person during tough times.

Date: Tuesday 25 November

Time: 7PM to 8PM

Online - Zoom

Registrations essential: Teen Mental Health Matters - Hobsons Bay