Whole School News
Whole School News
20th Anniversary of Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
2021 is an exciting milestone year for Collingwood College in Melbourne as they and the Foundation celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. We will be continuing to celebrate this milestone throughout the year, along with the wonderful achievements of kitchen garden schools across the country.
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Headspace - Supporting your Young Person During the Holidays
Changes to routine can cause some young people to feel stressed, isolated and alone. Parent support is very important at this time.
Below is some information to help you support young people to stay in a healthy headspace in school holidays. There is also some information that may help you to identify when your young person might need some extra support and where to go for help.
Michele Waters
Mental Health Practitioner
Collingwood College and Collingwood Alternative School
Music News
Orchestra visit from Little Yarra Steiner School
We had an exciting visit from Little Yarra Steiner School (LYSS) Orchestra on Friday, 19 March.
The students from LYSS in year 9 and 10 participated in two workshops with Collingwood College students.
These workshops involved the students who are members of the Collingwood Chamber String Ensemble as well as senior students.
The day opened with an impressive Eurythmy Welcome to our visitors by Year 7, Year 8 and some Year 9 students.
The afternoon ended with a fantastic concert - Collingwood College and Little Yarra gave a wonderful performance of their workshop pieces. Matilda (yr9) and Sari (yr7) joined Steph (LYSS) at the microphone to sing a swinging version of "Sway". And Alkira (yr9) joined Steph with a solo leading the Ensemble in "Seven Sleepers Lie". We were also treated to an outstanding performance of some of Little Yarra's favourite ensemble pieces.
Everyone who participated had a fun time playing in a large group and enjoyed the challenge. Special thanks to LYSS's Damien, Celia and Jenny and to Collingwood's Naomi and Marguerite for a wonderful day.
Little Yarra students stayed overnight at our school and had a special morning the next day exploring the CBD and going iceskating. We are looking forward to Collingwood visiting Little Yarra in the near future.
Lunchtime Music Sharing
The last week of term included the first Lunchtime Music Sharing of the year.
Beautiful singing by Amber (yr9) and Heide (yr4) was followed by wonderful violin, viola, cello and piano playing.
An impromptu gathering of grade 3 and 4 students lead to an ensemble performance of "Twinkle" which impressed everyone.
The session ended with our Eurythmy teacher, Rie, treating the students to a special Easter offering of eurythmy.
Next term, there will be a schedule of Music Sharing and concert dates so that students will know in advance.
All students in the school are invited to express their interest in coming to play in this very informal setting.
(margueriteb@collingwood.vic.edu.au)
Marguerite Boland
Instrumental music coordinator, Collingwood College
Yarra - Communities that Care Program
1. Setting the Yarra Communities that Care focus priorities for 2021 -24
At the Communities that Care Workshop held last year to review the 2019 Yarra Communities that Care Survey data (n=1072) and impact of covid-19, eight possible priority areas were identified. We are now in the process of seeking stakeholder input to decide on which three of these priority areas that will become the focus of Yarra Communities that Care’s work for the next three years. To do this we have created a quick survey: https://yoursayyarra.com.au/communities-care
Calling all Yarra 8 to 14 year olds and those who care for them…
We want to hear from you if you are 8 to 14 years old, or parent, service provider or educator of young people aged 8 to 14 years in the City of Yarra.
Please let us know what you feel is most important for us to focus on to best support young people’s healthy development over the next three years by completing this quick survey: https://yoursayyarra.com.au/communities-care
2. Yarra City Council’s Youth-led Grants, applications are now open.
Grants of up to $3,000 for young people aged 16 – 25 who live, work, study or have a strong connection to Yarra to deliver projects or events for other young people in the City of Yarra! Grants are open now, and close on 30 April.
Visit: www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/youthgrants
Thanks
Bella Laidlaw
Yarra Communities that Care Program Leader
Yarra Family, Youth and Children’s Services
Work days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
PO BOX 168 Richmond VIC 3121
E bella.laidlaw@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Financial Assistance for Families
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All of which are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF allowance is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means –tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The CSEF payment cannot be used towards voluntary school charges, books, stationery, school uniforms, before/after school care, music lessons, or formals/graduations.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
· $125 for primary school students
· $225 for secondary school students
How to apply
New applications should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form, download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef or download the form attached below:
CSEF forms are available from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef in a range of languages. Alternatively you can speak to one of our Community Liaison Officers.
Please check with the school office if you are unsure.
More Information
For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Claire Gibson
Business Manager
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE - updated 24 MARCH
Please click on the attachment below to see a list of Stringed instruments for sale. If you have an instrument for sale please email Naomi at: nomssicle@gmail.com
COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
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