Community and Family Engagement

Prep Playdates

Today we welcomed the first of our of 2025 Preps to school for their Playdates. The Playdates are an important step in our Pathway to prep as they can explore the school and get to know some of the staff in a small group with the support of Mum or Dad.

It was lovely to see them making new friends and playing with lots of different materials. Tomorrow we will have our final two Playdates. The next step on the Pathway to Prep will be our Prep Orientation mornings on Thursday 14th and 21st November. All Prep 2025 students are expected to attend both of these sessions.

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser

We have been lucky enough to secure a Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser at the Epping store on SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER. This fundraising event will support our planning efforts for our Community Fair next year. If you are available to help on the day, cooking, serving etc it would be greatly appreciated so please reach out to kristie.hocking@smcmepppingnthc.catholic.edu.au.

City of Whittlesea News

EnviroFest & Circular Fashion Market

Next date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

You won't want to miss this event, where we are hosting our free EnviroFest as well as the free Circular Fashion Market right next door!

With a host of interactive nature-based activities and science experiments to wow curious little minds, the City of Whittlesea's free EnviroFest is perfect for anyone and everyone! Come on down and join in the many activities on offer such as hands-on craft with Eco Explorers, a live butterfly display, a wildlife show by Animals of Oz, and more.

There will also be a range of stalls for you to wander through and learn more about our environment and the little ways each and every one of us can help protect it.

We will also be hosting the Circular Fashion Market right next door! With 40 unique stalls offering a wide range of pre-loved fashion items, this eco-conscious event will provide an opportunity for shoppers to discover affordable, stylish clothing while supporting sustainable fashion practices. And for when you get hungry, there will be toasties, Scouts BBQ and coffee available to purchase!

Apply to become a stallholder at the Circular Fashion Market.

Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
180W Painted Hills Road, Doreen, 3754

Epping Auskick and Superkick Centre!

Dates: Thursdays, Commencing 7/11 until 5/12

Times: 5:00pm - 6:00pmLocation: Mill Park Secondary College (Epping Campus)

Age limit: 4 - 12 years old (kids must be turning 5 in 2025 to participate)

Cost: $55 for five sessions + a football and pump! ('pay in 4' instalments option available at checkout)

Register your child for Auskick (age limit 4 - 12): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/1194a8

Register your child for Superkick (age limit 7 - 12): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/5a89fc

Our NAB AFL Auskick program is well known by the community, it is a fun-packed 5-week program for all kids in the Epping area aged 4 - 12, introducing AFL and developing fundamental physical literacy (evasion, jumping, catching) through our various non-contact games and skill-based activities. The program is able to be modified for all kids regardless of their background or previous experience. Non-contact mini-match play is available for participants with previous AFL experience and looking to advance their existing skills

Our newest offering, NAB AFL Superkick is for all children aged 7-12 wanting to get a feel for footy, without the pressure. It’s a great next step after Auskick, a great alternative during the junior football off-season or a good way to start fresh in footy, as kids learn new skills through skill-based activities in weekly sessions, then show them off in games straight after. Superkick is all about learning Australian Rules footy, but without the tackling. Teams range from 5-9 per side, so kids feel safe learning footy, and can build their confidence for the game while still having fun.

Want to see the women in action? Auskick and Superkick are giving away free AFLW tickets to Round 10 Carlton vs Essendon Match at Ikon Park, as a show of AFL Vic's appreciation to the wider Epping Community. Click the link to enter AFLW Junior Offer | Carlton Football Club (ticketmaster.com)

Kristie

New Arrivals & Community & Family Engagement Leader kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au