Community News
New - Skillzone School Holiday Program
Please find attached a copy of Skillzones upcoming Shepparton school holiday program flyer.
New - Greater Shepparton Kinder Enrolments
Is your child eligible for 3 year old or 4 year old kindergarten in 2023?
Kindergarten registrations for 2023 are now open. This year, registration for both 3 year old, 4 year old and Early Start to Kinder (ESK) need to be completed online. Link Below
Greater Shepparton Kinder Enrolment Page
For further information please contact belinda.schmedje@shepparton.vic.gov.au
New - Undera Kindergarten
Enrolments are now open for Undera Kindergarten.
New - Transition Tatura
In 2019 and 2020, Transition Tatura held two very successful short-film competitions for students of all Goulburn Valley Schools.
In 2021, Transition Tatura expanded the Annual Environmental Short-film Competition and organised an Environmental Art Competition and we will run the same format in 2022.
Once again, this competition is open to all current students within the Goulburn Valley.
Your task, either by yourself, with your family or with friends, is to use your favourite form of artistic expression (from our list below) to address the competition topic;
“More Self-Sufficient Living”
The categories of art considered for this competition are;
- Visual Art (painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion design, etc.)
- Performance Art (dance, theatre, song, music, etc.) (up to six minutes duration)
- Literature (poetry, story, etc.) (up to 1500 words)
- Media Arts (film, animation, computers, etc.) (up to six minutes duration)
There will be three age groups for each artistic category - Grade Prep to Three; Grade Four to Six; Secondary Schools.
Prizes for best entries in each category
- Grade Prep to Three $30.00
- Grade Four to Six $30.00
- Secondary School $30.00
Most Inspirational Entry $100.00
Total award pool: $460.00
Every entry will be recognised and acknowledged.
New - GVLibraries School Activities
Goulburn Valley Libraries have a variety of ‘Marvelous Makers’ craft activities for all ages.
To see the entire holiday program head to www.gvlibraries.com.au/holidays and take a look at what else is happening.
Holiday programs are also available to pick up in all of our libraries.
#TakeHome craft packs will be available from Friday 24th June until Sunday 10th July.
Further information in below flyers.
UPDATED - St Mary's Deb Ball Committee
The St. Mary’s Deb Ball committee has been running for some forty years. We have one Ball each year with approximately 20 Debs.
We are still looking for several helpers to join our small committee. It is usually only for a 8 - to 10 week period each year in preparation for the Ball. We have dance trainers to train the Debs and their partners.
But unfortunately if we do not get help on the committee the Debutante ball in 2023 will not go ahead.
Please phone Maree on 58252584 if you are interested or know someone who maybe.
Thank you.
Water Week
Goulburn Valley Water invites primary students to participate in the Our Water Stories Puzzle Competition.
Students will be provided with a free wooden jigsaw puzzle for decorating with the theme Our Water Stories. Artwork will be judged in four different categories: P/1/2, Gr 3/4, Gr 5/6 and Inclusive.
There is a limit of 6,000 participants, so be quick to register to avoid missing out. Puzzles will be delivered before the end of Term 2.
Students will be able to take their puzzle home after the competition is judged.
Theme: Our Water Stories
This year's National Water Week theme is Our Water Stories. Students are encouraged to draw the cover of a story book on their puzzle. The story is to be a water related.
Instructions will be provided with the delivery of puzzles. There will also be details about a writing competition for students that would like to write a story to go with their puzzle.
Judging
Judging will take place at the end of Term 3, from the 29th August - 16th September.
Please support the judges by following these steps:
· Include student's full name and exact grade on their puzzle
· Select finalist (max 10 in each category)
· Put finalists on display in the school by 26th August
· Display finalists in categories (P/1/2, Gr 3/4, Gr 5/6 & Inclusive)
· Ensure office staff are aware of display location
Each school will receive a small prize and certificate for their winner in each category. Those winners will then be in the running to win major prizes.
Overall winners will be announced during Water Week, 17-23 October 2022.
Registering Your Students
The below link will take you to a short form to fill in your registration details:
Mooroopna Park - 'Their Care' After School Care
Their Care - After School Care is being run from Mooroopna Park Primary School.
They offer a variety of activities and outdoor play. The children will have afternoon tea offered to them during the program.
For further information please contact program coordinator - Sharyn on 0499 243 303 or or to enrol 1300 072 410
Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.
Berry Street
Berry Street in Shepparton are holding a Supporting Parents after Separation program. The program assists separated parents in conflict to gain an understanding and knowledge in:
- Navigating the challenges of their separation
- Understanding how conflict affects a child’s development
- Developing effective co-parenting communication strategies
- Developing safe-care strategies / Mindfulness
- Effective co-parenting in a child focused manner
- Managing their parenting arrangements
The program is FREE and offered to parents who are separated or going through a separation. The program can be completed over Zoom or face to face at the Shepparton Office. Parents can self-refer using the below online link, and an information flyer is attached.
Family Day Care Vacancies
Before and After school Family Daycare positions available.
Please contact the Greater Shepparton Family Daycare 5822 1373
Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group
Saver Plus
SAVER PLUS UPDATE:
- In Shepparton and Surrounds since 2003, 1,097 participants have joined Saver Plus.
- During COVID 19, 77 Shepparton participants have joined Saver Plus.
- The application to join can be completed over the phone or online.
- The workshop activities can be completed online.
Saver Plus is a financial education program where participants save $500 and have their savings matched $1 for $1 up to $500.
Saver Plus can assist eligible parents to pay for education costs, such as uniforms, books, laptops, and sports fees. Saver Plus can also increase financial knowledge with workshops that provide budgeting and savings tips. (Please refer the attached Fact Sheet) Also please have a look at the Saver Plus Facebook Page.
For further information please click on the following link - http://www.berrystreet.org.au/
And a short video link