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Preparing families and students for 2025

A new school year is an exciting time for students and families, but it can be a big step – particularly for those starting Prep or moving to secondary school.

The Department of Education has published a webpage with resources and information to help you prepare for the new school year.

During the school holidays, please consider reading through the resources, which include:

tips to help transition between kinder and Prep and primary to secondary school
what to expect at school
help with school costs and fees
health and wellbeing guidance to support children’s mental health.

Please refer to the New year of learning webpage.

Holiday Art & Craft Classes

Holiday Drama Classes

Hendersons Educational Services

Game On Golf

Melbourne Art Class

Soccer Little Stars Summer holiday program

Vicswim program

VICSWIM is a 5-day intensive learn to swim and water safety program for children aged 4 to 12 years.

The Victorian Government subsidises the program. Aquatics and Recreation Victoria runs it. You can share the below details about the program with your school community. You can also use VICSWIM resources, including social media tiles, to help spread the word.

Program details:

Dates: Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January, Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January, Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January

Time: 5 lessons, 30 minutes each

Location: more than 170 pools, beaches and waterways across the state. To find your nearest location, refer to VICSWIM 2025 venues

Cost: $35 per child for the week.

For more information and to book, refer to the VICSWIM website. You will need to create an account to book.

Swim City

Swim City Swim City is a free online game-based experience where children can learn about water safety from animated characters, Fin, Pod and Splash.

Swim City is designed to complement swimming lessons. It now includes a module about water safety at farms. Swim City resources and promotional material.

New webpage to help families and students prepare for a new school year

A new school year is an exciting time for students and families, but it can be a big step – particularly for those starting Prep or moving to secondary school.

The Department of Education has published a webpage with resources and information to help you prepare for the new school year.

During the school holidays, please consider reading through the resources, which include:

· tips to help transition between kinder and Prep and primary to secondary school

· what to expect at school

· help with school costs and fees

· health and wellbeing guidance to support children’s mental health.

Please refer to the New year of learning webpage.

Second Hand Star of the Sea uniforms for sale:

Blazer size 8

Spray jacket XS

Rugby top XS

Summer dress 8,10,12

Sports cap

School bag

In very good condition

Please call Andrea: 0467 722 005

TSR Combative Training

Kids Cricket Camp

https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/middle-park-cricket-club-kids-summer-holiday-cricket-camp-2025

Basketball Training

Social skills Holilday Program

Roads, parking and school crossing reminder:

This short video was created to educate school parents and the community. It explains parking signs, how the school crossing operates and aims to promote safety surrounding schools. It encourages students to walk or ride to school too, even if only from a few blocks away, to help ease traffic congestion, improve healthy activity and to help the environment.

https://vimeo.com/795049475/01d1dc8db4

Climbing Program

Vampires Netball Club

James An College

Future Football - Term 1

Tuesdays – Prep-Grade 2
3.30-4.30pm
EPS Big Oval
Link: https://weteachme.com/l/icfyJSkr
Thursdays – Grade 3-5
3.30-4.30pm
EPS Big Oval
Link: https://weteachme.com/l/em6t3EEr

School Holiday Super Clinic

Free Internet for Eligible Families:School Broadband Initiative (SSBI)

We are excited to share that the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) is offering free home internet to eligible students until 31 December 2025. This initiative, led by the National Broadband Network (NBN) and supported by the Federal Government, aims to support students’ educational needs by narrowing the digital divide.

Families with school-aged children may qualify if they don’t already have an active NBN internet service at home. If eligible, they can access free internet through the NBN, which other household members can also use.

To find out more or check your eligibility, contact the National Referral Centre at 1800 954 610. Translation services are available, and no financial details are required.

For additional information, including the application process and participating internet providers, please visit the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) website: https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/school-student-broadband-initiative-ssbi

Brighton Union Cricket Club

Morey Tennis

Foster Carers needed

Game On Golf comes to Elsternwick Primary!

These holidays, let your child discover the joy of golf with our engaging and fun-filled holiday program. Perfect for kids aged 5-12, our sessions focus on learning through play, with a mix of skill-building and friendly competitions. Hosted on school campuses with safety in mind, our program is a fantastic way to keep your child active, happy, and learning during the break!

Berry St Foster Care

Phoenix Theatre Makeover

We're embarking on a journey to refurbish our well-loved Phoenix Theatre, and we need your support!

We aim to give this lovely little theatre the outstanding makeover it deserves, through funds raised by donations from parents, carers and the community. Suggested amounts from families are either $300, $200 or $100, but any amount is much appreciated. All donors will be listed on an appreciation board created once the refurbishment is complete.

Please help support our students and the wider arts community and donate now.

https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/phoenixelwoodcollege

Note: All donations to the Elwood College Building Fund are tax deductible.

Auskick

Family Life Group Programs

Future Football

Future Football After School Program – Thursdays

Future Football now have limited spaces open in our Thursday program for all pupils in grades 3-5.

Players will gain an understanding of the game using well-structured sessions centred around the 4 core skills: Dribbling, Passing, 1v1, Finishing. All sessions are suitable for boys and girls and are age specific and carefully designed for the development level of each age group.

Book a 2-week trial today contact : info@futurefootball.com

Melbourne Art Class

https://melbourneartclass.com/

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Auskick

Fair Access Policy

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