Community News
Wider School Community, Local Community & Secondary Schools
Community News
Wider School Community, Local Community & Secondary Schools
Scarf is now taking bookings for their Autumn Scarf Dinner season at Cassette in Kensington. Dinners will run every Wednesday night from 15 March - 10 May.
Scarf trainees are young people seeking protection and those from refugee or migrant backgrounds who are facing barriers to work. At Scarf they greatly increase their skills, knowledge, networks and confidence. Trainees are paid restaurant award wages during Scarf Dinners and are supported by hospitality mentors.
For more information or to book a table follow the link below
https://www.scarfcommunity.org/Event/autumn-scarf-dinners-23
Another activity filled week at Emmanuel College, has seen Interschool sport being played bystudents at both campuses in the SACCSS and ACC competitions, with all teams demonstratingoutstanding support and encouragement for all competitors.
At St Paul’s Campus this week Year 12 students headed off for their retreat where they heard frominspiring speakers, undertook study technique sessions, planning workshops and a range of positiveinteractive activities. We also welcomed Dr Janine Biggin our new College Principal to her first Meetthe Principal event, where she met families and future students and then our current students tookfamilies on a tour.
At Notre Dame Campus we will have a Meet the Principal event this week and our Year 7s head offto their camp at Portsea. We look forward to hearing great stories about the adventures had andnew friendships made.
Year 7 2025
If your child is currently in Grade 5, it is a requirement to submit an application if you wish to beconsidered for a place in Year 7 2025, even if you already have an older child who attends theCollege.
A Prospectus Pack containing an application form can be requested under the Enrolment Informationtab on the right-hand side of the homepage of the College website: Request a Prospectus here, bycoming into either campus office or by calling our College Registrar on 8325 5119.
We look forward to seeing you at the College soon.
Mount St. Joseph Girls' College
You will meet our College Principal, students and staff and see why Mount St. Joseph Girls' College is the best choice for your child. Tours of the College are led by our student ambassadors. This gives visiting families the unique opportunity to ask questions and gain an honest insight into our programs and what it is like to be a student at Mount St. Joseph Girls' College.
ENROLMENT DATESYEAR 7 in 2025: Applications for Year 7 at Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College should be made during Year 5 of your child’s primary school education. Parents/Carers should complete an online application form with the required documentation and payment of a non-refundable $50 application fee. Applications for Year7 in 2025 close 18 August 2023.
Conveniently located right in the heart of the Village, come in and see Adam and the team at Jugga’s Barbers for all your Barbering needs.
Services offered include men’s and boy’s haircuts for all hair types and cutting styles, beard trims and hot towel face shaves.
Restock your hair and shaving products with American Crew, Muk, King Brown and Proraso available.
1/11D Murray St, Yarraville, VIC 3013
The INFANT Nutrition Program (6 months)
Date and time: 1.30-3pm, Tues 4, Wed 19 April
Location: Online
Presenter: Maternal & Child Health
Book: bookMCH@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Managing Challenging Behaviours
Date and time: 7.30-9pm, Tuesday 4 April
Location: Online
Presenter: Spectrum House Psychology
Book: Maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Behaviour
Managing challenging behaviours in our primary aged children can be tricky and exhausting for the whole family. This fast paced and practical presentation will assist parents, caregivers and even grandparents to understand why challenging behaviours occur. It will offer practical strategies to assist you to support your child’s ability to manage their stress and distress. There will be time for questions as well.
Baby Makes 3
Date and time: 6.30-8.30pm, Wed 5, 12 and 18 April
Location: Online
Presenter: Baby Makes 3 Facilitators
Book: bookMCH@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Maribyrnong parents are It will provide an opportunity to talk about the changes since becoming parents, and what it means for your family.
Climate Change Conversation
Date and time: 7.30-9pm, Wednesday 5 April
Location: Online
Presenter: Australian Parents for Climate Action & Climate for Change
Book: Maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Climate-Change
Parents are invited to join this facilitated conversation about climate change which will include information on what scientists are telling us, and what can you do as parents. There will be an opportunity to share your hopes and concerns for the future and to ask questions.
Centrelink Information for Families
Date and time: 10-11am, Thursday 27 April
Location: Online
Presenter: Services Australia
Book: Maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Centrelinksession
This session will include information on the Family Tax Benefit, Family Tax Benefit Supplement, Childcare Subsidy, Additional Childcare Subsidy, Family Tax Benefit Balancing, Child Dental Scheme, Child Support and Maintenance, and how to estimate family income for Family Tax Benefit. Information will be shared on the Mygov and Express Plus apps, and any Centrelink updates or changes.
Paper Planets - Free School Holiday Activities
Free, drop in, and fully accessible:
https://fedsquare.com/events/paper-planet
https://polyglot.org.au/events/paper-planet-fed-square-2023/