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A message from Emmanuel College
- It was great to welcome Martin Sutton from the Resilience Project to the launch of our Year 7 Life to the Full program. Martin emphasised the importance of gratitude, compassion and mindfulness in building resilience. Our Year 7s enjoyed Martin’s humour, lively presentation and fun activities. Well done to students who completed the two-hour Camino walk in support of Caritas and Project Compassion. Groups commenced from each campus, meeting at Queen of Peace.
- It was wonderful to welcome Grade 6 students, our Year 7s of 2020, and their parents, to the Amazing Race evening and BBQ. The Grade 6s joined in mixed school groups to search for clues around the College to answer various questions and had a great night with lots of fun and excitement. Thanks to our development team, staff, student leaders and the VCAL BBQ crew who did a great job in leading this special night for our newest members of the Emmanuel community.
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OSH Club
On the last day of Term 1 Friday 5 April, an extended care program will be available, from 1:30pm.
OSH Before and After School Care is provided by OSHclub on site at Queen of Peace Primary School. Children must be pre-registered on line to attend. More information can be found by clicking this link OSHclub
OSH at QoP Program 0421 287 254
OSH Head Office 8564 9000
Cancellations:
48 hours' notice is required for cancellation of a Before or After School booking.
Cancellations can only be made through the following means:
- Online - Log into your account at oshclub.com.au
- Phone - Contact the customer service and billing team on 1300 395 735
- Text - SMS the Coordinator of the program on 0421 287 254 and include all details: child's name, date and session you wish to cancel.
Altona Lacrosse
Laverton Football Club
Donate your old glasses
Do you have any old pairs of spectacles at home that you no longer wear? Time to clear out that junk drawer and donate the glasses to a good cause! A donation box can found in the foyer of the school office. The glasses will be donated to people in need overseas through Lions Recycle for Sight, facilitated by Specsavers Werribee Community Program.
...Over the 26 years that the Australian program has operated, over 7 million pair of refurbished spectacles have been delivered to men, women and children in need. In the past 10 years several members of our Marine Branch have been able to use their oceangoing yachts to reach and test villagers, in the remotest areas for eyesight and deliver spectacles to them.
Writing Competition
Students in Grades Prep through Year 12 are invited to enter their creative writing into the seventeenth annual Write by the Bay competition. There are three categories (short story, poetry, song writing) and students are permitted to submit one entry per category. There is also a class competition – all schools have received emails and letters with information regarding this. Cash prizes are up for grabs, as well as the chance to have your writing published!
Competition closes Sunday 28 April 2019. All entries must be submitted via http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/children/write-by-the-bay-2019
Andy Griffiths will present prizes at the Write by the Bay Awards Night on Thursday 6 June. Don’t forget to book in via the library website!
Hobsons Bay Library
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Autumn school holiday program
Monday 8 April to Saturday 20 April
We're all superheroes these school holidays! With lots of fun and interactive activities, there's something for everyone.
The leaves are turning brown and the air is crisp as we say hello to the autumn school holidays. We have a wide variety of activities from superhero shows, writing workshops, Lego, stop-motion animation to flying a kite.
Bookings are now open for all our holiday sessions. Please visit http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/library-events/863-autumn-sha-2018 for more information.
Cre8tive Kids Club is a drop-in after-school session for primary school kids offering a range of STEAM-focused activities such as craft, construction, science, robotics and more!
Runs weekly during school term.
FREE. Sessions do not require bookings.
Fri 4-5pm, Altona Meadows Library.
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WORLD STORY TELLING DAY Mon 25 March 2019.
On World Storytelling Day people gather to share stories in many languages and in many places. Hobsons Bay storytellers Matt McArthur, Dave Davies, Jackie Kerin and violinist Sarah Depasquale invite you to join them in celebrating this global day. Come listen to a lucky-dip of tall and short stories, folk and wonder tales and possibly even some rhyming stories. Suitable for older children and adults. FREE event. 6:30-7:30pm Mon 25 March, Altona Library, Queen St.
Day by the Bay Point Cook
Sat 23 March 2019 12-7pm
Come down to Point Cook Coastal Park for a day of music, food and experiences for all ages as we celebrate the life of Port Phillip Bay, and those working hard to care for it. FREE EVENT!
Bands will bring the festival to life while visitors have the chance to meet local conservation, sustainability and clean-up groups, learn about their connection to Port Phillip Bay, take part in activities and pick up locally-made wares.
Please note this event is family-friendly and alcohol-free. We will be minimising the waste footprint of this festival with help from the legends at B-Alternative.
Boost Sport Holiday Camps
