GECPA Term 3

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much’ Helen Keller

In keeping with the GECPA constitution our aims and objectives are to work in cooperation with the College to contribute to the wellbeing of the school community. That includes raising funds that benefit the school and importantly our children’s education.

On Friday 2 September, your Parents’ Association held a fundraising sausage sizzle. It was a resounding success! Apparently, we under-estimated the demand. A special thanks to Parents’ Association committee members Paul McNeill, Rose Robinson and Juliet Brianton for organising the event. Similarly, many thanks to Gabrielle Darvell (GEC Business Manager) for all your assistance. It really confirmed that we can accomplish so much when we work together.

All funds raised will be used to support the College through the purchase of resources and materials. We encourage all parents and carers at GEC to get involved. Please feel free to reach out with ideas and if you can contribute: gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au

For those of you who are interested, our next GECPA meeting is scheduled for 20 October at 7:30pm (virtual event). As always you are welcome to attend. Send us an email (address above) and we will forward the agenda and the link.

I hope you enjoy the well-earned September school holidays!

Nicole Bishop

Convenor, Glen Eira College Parents Association

GECPA Committee Roles

We are looking for volunteers for various roles and/or short-term assignments, such as the coordination of the November election stall. Please get in touch if you can help!

Working Bees: Our next Working Bee will be on Sunday 9 October 3 - 5pm

Meet on Booran Road near the entrance to the College. We need volunteers to do things like sweep leaves and pick up litter, mulching and strengthen the fencing on recent garden plantings.

2nd Hand Uniforms

Please donate your unwanted uniform items to the GEC office (a donation to the school). Please ensure that all items are in reasonable condition and have been washed and dried before you bring them in. We plan to run another uniform stall in December for Year 7 orientation day. Volunteers welcome.

Walking Group

A small friendly group of parents walk locally in Glen Eira parks for an hour every Tuesday night. Email us to join our group.

Glen Eira Council Teen School Holiday Program

Tuesday 20 Sept – Thursday 29th Sept

Gaming, Rock climbing, Melbourne Gaol, ACMI, Basketball, Melbourne Show,

Teen School Holiday Program | Glen Eira City Council

For further information please contact Glen Eira Youth Services on (03) 9524 3676 or email youthservices@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Youth Art Exhibition – Self Expression

1 September–23 October

Glen Eira City council Gallery, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm Saturday to Sunday, 1pm to 5pm Closed all public holidays.

Youth Art Exhibition 2022 | Glen Eira City Council

Lighting the Past, light show projections – Carnegie, Elsternwick, Bentleigh

Across three Thursday evenings in September, Glen Eira History and Heritage is presenting Lighting the Past, a series of projections depicting a nostalgic flashback to the shopfronts and streets of Glen Eira, accompanied by live music from local performers.

Bring along a picnic and take a stroll down memory lane with us at a series of nostalgic projections.

Cost free

Elsternwick Thursday, 15 September 6–8pm Elsternwick Plaza, Glenhuntly Road

Bentleigh Thursday, 22 September 6-8pm Godfrey Street Car Park

Lighting the Past Elsternwick | Glen Eira City Council

Students with disability - Progress made and remaining challenges

Monash University

Thursday, 15 September 6:30- 8:30PM

This year marks two significant anniversaries for Australian education:

150 years since the first public education system was first created through Victoria’s Free, Fair and Secular Education Act 1872, and
30 years since the educational rights of students with disability were legislated through Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

These movements were motivated by overwhelming evidence of systemic inequity and affirmed a bold vision of a fairer society for all Australians, aspiring to address structural inequalities arising from poverty or disability. Australia as a nation has also reaffirmed its commitment to a fairer and more equitable society by protecting the rights of all students to access a high-quality and inclusive education.

Join our panel of leading academics in the field, students, educators and advocates as they examine the progress made and the remaining challenges to overcome so we can obtain a better society through universal access to an inclusive education for all students.

Location Monash University Clayton Campus an Online live stream

Progress made and remaining challenges for students with disability | City of Monash

Webinar on post school employment options and transition to work for young people with disability

Brotherhood of St. Laurence and Stonnington Council

Tuesday, 13 September 5:30-6:30 PM

Staff from BSL NDIS will present an overview of employment options and answer your questions, and discuss:

NDIS employment supports
Post-school employment options
Tips for a successful transition to work

Who should attend?

Parents and carers of young people aged 14 to 21 years.
Young people with disability looking to transition from school to employment.

Register for this free online session on Eventbrite

Chat with a Coordinator: Employment Q&A session City of Stonnington

The Land of Oz Musical Theatre Workshop - Stonnington

20 -22 September 10- 4:30pm

An intensive workshop where we rehearse and perform all in just 3 days!

Act, Sing, Dance
Songs from ‘Wicked The Musical’, ‘The Wiz’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’
All abilities and experience levels welcome
Ages 8-16
Performance for friends and family

This is a great opportunity to have a go at performing some fantastic show numbers. We take an intensive look at the musicals and explore the themes and ideas, our workshops are designed so that everyone gets the opportunity to shine. It is a 3 day workshop with a performance at the end of the third day, open to friends and family.

Cost $365 Contact Stage Performing Arts 03 9509 6552

info@stageperformingarts.com.au stageperformingarts.com.au/workshops

Music, She Wrote – Classical Music

Following two highly acclaimed festivals in 2021 and 2022, 3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM and On The Road Again proudly present Music, She Wrote at the Malvern Banquet Hall and online this September.

Friday, 23 September 7-9pm
Saturday, 24 September 7-9pm
Sunday, 25 September 2-4pm

Music, She Wrote City of Stonnington

Cathy McNaughton, Editor, GECPA Newsletter

Contributors: Nicole Bishop

Wellbeing@gec