Community News

Tennis Lessons at FPS

Tennis lessons will be held on Thursday mornings before school at FPS. The term two program commences Thursday 30 April, from 8:15 – 8:45am.

Enrolment forms can be collected at the office or downloaded below.

Parkside Netball Club - NetSetGo Program

NetSetGo is an introductory netball program for all children, aged 5 – 10 years, with a focus on basic skills and having fun.

• When: Fridays 3:45 – 4.30pm, in term two (1 May – 26 June)
• Where: Fairfield Primary School, on the blue sports court
• Cost: $99, includes a t-shirt, fidget spinner and size 4 netball
• Register via Netball Connect. For new members you’ll need to create an account with Netball Connect to register your player.
• For more inforomation: Contact Nova; novac78@hotmail.com 

Free Government Funded Autism Workshop

Positive Partnerships are running a workshop for parents/carers. This workshop is for parents, unpaid carers, grandparents and kinship carers to learn about autism and ways to strengthen the partnership between home and school.  (Please note: your child does not need a formal diagnosis for you to attend).

• Dates: Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th May, 2026
• Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm each day
• Location: Kew Golf Course, 120 Belford Road, Kew East, 3102
• More information & to register: Register here

Paw Pals Appeal

You may have noticed the billboard on Wingrove Street in front of the gym. MacKillop Family Services runs a Paw Pals program, which focuses on building student engagement and confidence through animal assisted educational-based activities and individualised learning sessions. Their fundraiser (from 1 – 30 April) is going towards:

• Training even more Paw Pals to give a young person the confidence and skills they need to come back to school.
• Expanding Paw Pals to schools in regional areas such as Gippsland.
• Spreading furry love to help a young person develop emotional regulation skills and change their life.

Razzamatazz Variety Shows

Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia (IDFA) hosts a free event to provide an accessible live theatre experience to children and young people who might require a more flexible and inclusive environment when going to the theatre.

• Where: The Centre, Ivanhoe
• When: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, 11am & 2pm
• Book your tickets: Email meredithnewman@showintent.com.au 
• Cost: Free!

• Who: Parents, siblings, carers, etc. are all welcome.

   

Bridge Darebin – Art Classes

Bridge Darebin is a not-for-profit, social enterprise community organisation in Darebin that offers weekly sessions during term time.

• When: From Monday 27 April, 4 – 6pm
• Enrolment: See the poster for details

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