R U OK? Day

Friday 15th September

Hobsons Bay Creative Space

Creative Space is a weekly social art group that provides an accessible and supportive space for young people to express themselves through art.

No experience required, just an interest in creativity and reflection

Who: Young people aged 12-17 years

When: 4.00pm – 5.15pm, Thursdays during term 3

Where: Woods Street Art Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton

Cost: Free!

Youth Fest Month

Hobsons Bay Youth Fest 2023!

These inclusive events (funded by the Victoria Government), offer a variety of activities for young people and are a celebration of their contributions and achievements.

Jump online to register for any of our exciting events!

Latin Circus

** Request for Tissue Donations **

As winter continues to bring lots of sniffles and sneezes, we would graciously accept donations of large boxes of tissues to help stock the classrooms.

Any donations can be dropped off to reception. Thank you for your support.

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The Western Rainbow Awards

As part of the Hobsons Bay 2023 Mayoral program, one of the commitments of Council has been to support a focus throughout the year on our LGBTQIA+ community.

The Western Rainbow Awards will recognise people, organisations, projects and programs making a difference in our community. Nominations for the Western Rainbow Awards open this month and will be announced in October

Please see the flyer below for more details

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge

Altona College is excited to be participating in the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

The PRC is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by 8 September 2023. The challenge offers a range of exciting features including:

access to a library catalogue (including book images and blurbs)
a modern user-friendly interface
rewarding students with badges as challenge milestones are achieved
the option for students to mark books as a favourite, give them a star rating or complete a book review.

The PRC is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development.

Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books.

All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and former Premiers.

To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklist and for more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge

For further support or information, please contact: casey.sperling@education.vic.gov.au

Tools and resources to safeguard children from Cyberbullying

eSafety is designed to help with advice and resources to help support families safely online.

Set up a family tech agreement and parental controls
Explore ways to stay safe online for parents, kids, and young people
Learn digital skills for staying safe in games and apps using The eSafety Guide
Get help for online issues by reporting to eSafety
Join an eSafety webinar to help your children have positive online experiences

Download online safety resources, including this guide to reporting cyberbullying

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Hobsons Bay Counselling & Case Management

Hobsons Bay Council have male and female counsellors offering free and confidential counselling, case management and support for young people aged 12-25 years.

A mental health care plan is not required. To speak to one of their qualified and experienced staff, call 9932 4000 or make a referral online.www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/counselling Youthcounselling@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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Issue 12 · 01 Sep 2023

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