Community Messages
November 2020
Thank you to Geelong Regional Libraries
Geelong Regional Libraries were very fortunate early in the year to be granted funding to deliver an in-house program for VCE students to be able to study in designated quiet zones in the library. While there, they would be offered healthy food and snack options. The program is called Eat Cram Exam and is funded by Give Where You Live Foundation.
However, as with all of the libraries face to face programming, the format has had to change to a contactless delivery of care packages to students. Each package has an approx. value of $50 and includes VCE resources, long life healthy snacks.
It was recognised by Give Where you Live that VCE students at many school such as Northern Bay College can sometimes have additional circumstances which can affect the equity of preparation for exams and the unique program to have libraries offer dedicated study space and support was commended.
The Corio Library Staff delivered over 35 packs of support materials, fresh and long life food, stationery materials and a great deal of Kindness to some VCE students at the College.
The Advertiser came for photos but as yet we have not seen the story!
The students certainly looked good enough for the paper and we thank them for giving up their time to pose.
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
SUPERSAVER PLUS MATCHES DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR AND IS A GREAT WAY TO PAY FOR SCHOOL COSTS
Northerly Aspects Online Edition
Recently published is the Northerly Aspects quarterly.
It cannot be delivered just now but it is an essential read for all of us in 3214
It is particularly special for us at Northern Bay because the front cover features our former College Captain and Arda Duck Award winner as our highest achiever in VCE , Miss Anis Gul Mohammad Ali. Anis has been recognised in the Leadership Category of the City of Greater Geelong 2020 Awards. This story is must read for all of us connected to Northern Bay College
Local activity for Children
Geelong Softball Association’s Softball Batter Up program for children aged 4-8 to get active, have fun and learn skills such as throwing, catching and striking and important values such as teamwork through fun Softball related games and activities.
Our Place Northern Bay
Our Place Northern Bay now have their own site specific Facebook page and invite you to join their online community by following their page. Our Place Northern Bay is located in Korayn Birralee Family Centre, with a single entrance through to NBC Wexford campus. Their aim is:
- encourage interaction and engagement with the community
- connect, help and support the community
- link families to service providers
- share and distribute information and resources
- highlight the achievements of Our Place partners
- listen to your ideas and wishes for the community
If you require any further information contact Charlotte and Tanya – tanya@ourplace.org.au, mobile: 0415 742 978 or send a direct message through the page.