Community News
Free Webinar: Prevent Bullying & Empower Children
If your child has been impacted by bullying, Dr. Zach Greig, of the Stand Up Project, is hosting a webinar with solutions and support. The one-hour FREE session includes information on the social phenomena behind bullying, empowering student solutions, and effective bullying responses.
- When: Thursday 29 August
- Who: Parents, teachers, children
- Register: Please register to attend
- More information: See the event flyer below.
Basketball Program for Girls
The Spitfires Basketball Program is for girls aged between 8-12 (born between 2013-2017) and is run over three training sessions with experienced coaches.
This program is a fun and relaxed way for girls to get a feel for the game of basketball, get reacquainted with it, or receive additional training. All training sessions are FREE, and all participants receive a FREE drink bottle!
- When: Monday 26th August, Monday 2nd & 9th September, from 4:30 –5:30pm
- Where: St John's College Gym, Preston
What: Participants attend all three training sessions - More information: www.northcotejets.org
- Contact: 0414 284 556; northcotejets@gmail.com
The first 10 Spitfires to sign up with Northcote Jets for our Summer season (Term 4 2024 & Term 1 2025) as a brand new player will receive a 20% discount! (discount for summer season does not apply to current players).
North Alphington Cricket Club – Summer Registration & Indoor Cricket
Summer Cricket Season
Registrations are open for the 2024/25 Summer cricket season with North Alphington Cricket Club. New and returning players welcome!
- Who: Girls and boys
- Ages: Competition teams for U-10 to u-18. A Blasters program is offered for younger players too.
- Register: Scan the QR code on the poster or contact secretary@nacc.org.au
Come & Try Cricket – Free Indoor Cricket Sessions
North Alphington Cricket Club is offering four FREE indoor cricket sessions to introduce children to the sport of cricket.
- Who: Girls and boys, aged 5 – 10 years.
- Where: Northcote Indoor Centre, 338 Mansfield Street, Thornbury
- Register your attendance to assist with planning. Register here: https://www.playhq.com/cricketaustralia/register/063e96
Free Tickets to Circus Quirkus
Students, teachers, and their families are invited to attend the 2024 Circus Quirkus Shows. Circus Quirkus is a free event hosted by the Rotary Club of Preston, with the aim to provide an accessible live theatre experience to people of all abilities and backgrounds.
- When: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August
- times: 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm
- Where: The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
- Tickets: FREE!
- Bookings are essential. Email meredithnewman@showintent.com.au; Call/text: 0404-367-782
- See the flyer for more information.
