Community News

Tennis Lessons at FPS

Tennis lessons will again be held on Thursday mornings before school at FPS. The program commences Thursday 15 February, from 8:15 - 8:45am.

Enrolment forms can be collected at the office or downloaded below.

Tennis in Stages - Enrolment Form

Thank You – MacKillop Family Services

MacKillop Family Services has expressed their thanks for all the lovely Christmas gifts donated last year for children foster care. Below are some photos of the gifts organised and ready to be distributed.

Parent Seminar – For Parents of Children Experiencing Anxiety

Fear Less is a six-session online program for parents of children who experience anxiety.

Dates: 13 March – 1 May
Time: 10 – 11.30am each week
Where: Online via Zoom.
More information: See the attached flyer

Parent Sessions - Anxiety in Children Flyer

Hard Quiz for Kids – Seeking Applications

For years, Tom Gleeson has been challenging adults to hard questions on Hard Quiz. This time, the kids get to have a go! Some special episodes of Hard Quiz are being made… with kids!

Who: Children in Year 5, 6 or 7 in 2024 who are an expert on a special topic.
When: The application period has been extended and will close on Sunday 18th February 2024.
How: Parents/carers are to fill out the application with their child.
More information: Hard Quiz for Kids

Choose your topic, apply now and get ready to play, HARD!

Australia Camps Association: Camps for People Living with Disability

People Outdoors, a program of the Australian Camps Association, was established in 1989 to provide outdoor recreation for people of all ages living with disability. Camps range from two-night weekend camps to four-day residential camps during the school holidays. Participants are looked after by a team of disability support workers for the duration of camp.

To find out more, contact the association on 03 9863 6824 or visit the website – www.peopleoutdoors.org.au.

Free NBN – Government Funded Initiative

The Federal Government has an initiative to provide free NBN internet at home for families with school students who don’t have access to NBN home broadband.

This initiative is designed to boost education opportunities for students at home and narrow the divide by providing up to 30,000 eligible families with a free NBN service through to December 2025.

Find out more – the link below has details on the initiative and eligibility.