All Things Hub

Earlier this month, we welcomed Mrs. Sheena Jones, our new Tuesday English teacher, to the Springvale Rise Community Hub team. With her extensive teaching experience, Mrs. Jones has made learning English both enjoyable and engaging for our students. Each class begins with circle time, providing everyone the opportunity to speak, ask questions, and connect with one another. This practice not only fosters a sense of community but also encourages active participation and communication among students. In our recent session, we sang the 'Hokey Pokey,' a fun and interactive song that helped students practise vocabulary related to body parts and directions like 'left' and 'right.' Singing songs in English is an effective way to reinforce language skills, improve pronunciation, and boost confidence in speaking. Moreover, it adds an element of fun to the learning process, making it more memorable and motivating for adult learners. We look forward to more sessions filled with learning, laughter, and community building under Mrs. Jones's guidance.

At the Women's Wellbeing group on the Heights Campus, the women have been actively engaging in crafting activities, using their skills to assist friends and teach one another. Last week, they explored crochet, with participants enthusiastically teaching each other how to start a crochet project. Some even learned to crochet a flower!

This week, the group began painting by numbers, an activity that promotes mindfulness through art. Painting by numbers requires concentration on the present moment, making it an excellent exercise for mindfulness. It offers a creative outlet that can reduce stress and anxiety, foster emotional well-being and enhance cognitive function. On the Springvale Campus, the women concluded their final yoga session with physiotherapist Aditi from Mental Health and Wellbeing Local. Throughout the program, they learned to stretch their bodies and practise mindfulness by taking moments to breathe deeply. These sessions not only enhanced physical flexibility but also fostered mental clarity and emotional well-being. In addition, in partnership with Reclink Australia and South East Leisure, the women at our Hub now have free, unlimited access to the Noble Park Aquatic Centre's gym and pool facilities.

This initiative empowers them to pursue fitness goals alongside friends, fostering a supportive community environment. It's a significant step toward enhancing their physical and mental well-being. Stay tuned, Heights Campus—we're bringing this opportunity to you soon!

As a reminder, here are the following programs we are offering this year:

English Classes – Springvale Campus

Learn English by speaking, listening, and even having some fun playing games with each other!

We now offer classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9.30am-11.30am. Free childminding is available too.

Citizenship Class – Springvale Campus

Taught by a migration agent, the program assists learners to develop their understanding of Australian history, culture, civics, rights, responsibilities and the democratic process. This will help you prepare for the Citizenship Test! Burmese and Rohingya Interpreter available.

Friday 9.30am-1.30pm Free childminding is available too.

Playgroup – Springvale and Heights Campus

Come along and meet other families with their children and join in on activities that allow them to talk, sing, share and have fun with one another. Please note the change in time and day on the Heights Campus.

Wednesday Playgroup 9.30am – 12pm, Springvale Campus

Thursday Playgroup 9.30am - 11.30am, Heights Campus

Women's Wellbeing Group - Springvale and Heights Campus

Connect with other women and have fun enjoying a variety of activities such as cooking, gardening, yoga, knitting and so much more!

Wednesday Women’s Wellbeing Group 12.30pm-1.30pm, Springvale Campus

Thursday Women’s Wellbeing Group

12pm-1.30pm, Heights Campus

Food Relief and Uniform

Free food and milk for school families experiencing financial difficulty. Free second hand uniform is also available (subject to availability). If you would like further assistance please attend this session so we can connect you to further services.

Monday 3pm- 3.30pm, Heights Campus

Tuesday 3pm-3.30pm Springvale Campus

Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook Page

Please like and follow our Springvale Rise Community Hub Facebook page so that you can access all the latest updates and information.

If you have any questions, please call on

0447 273 998 or email julie.raciti@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Julie Raciti

Community Hub Leader

Dates to Remember

Term 2 Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 4th July 2025

Community Hub Excursion - ArtVo

House Cross Country Day -

Foundation Excursion - Twisted Science

Parent Teacher Interviews

Last Day of Term

(2:30pm Finish)