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Creator Club

In 2023 we are continuing the new after school program, Creator Club.

See the below information and attached flyer for more information. Please share it with students and parents at your school and include in the school newsletter if possible.

Over two terms students will learn to use industry standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, and Adobe Rush. Students will use these skills with the Tech School technology to create their designs and to learn how to use our 3D printers, laser cutter, UV printer, garment printer and the embroidery machine. Students will get to keep any designs they create and manufacture on site.

Our expert facilitators will provide live demonstrations of tools and techniques, followed by time allocated for students to create their own designs or work on individual activities or projects.

This club will provide a fun opportunity to be creative whilst learning how to use powerful and professional software and technology!

Dates: Terms 1 & 2 start week 2

Time: Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:30pm

Location: Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, 61 Civic Drive, Greensborough

Register: https://bit.ly/CCrego23

For further details, please contact Jen via email JenSquire@MelbournePolytechnic.edu.au

We would love if you could share this exciting opportunity with your school community and any families that you think might like to attend.

King Regards,

Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

Studio One Dance

Banyule City Soccer Club: Season 2023

Banyule City Soccer Club has recently opened registrations for season 2023.

Topline Tennis

Diamond Valley Singers Youth Production: Seussical Jr

Come and join the Diamond Valley Singers Youth production for the 8-performance season of “Seussical Jr”

A musical perfect for the whole family, “Seussical Jr” (performed by ages 8 to 18) takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into the Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind-hearted elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child reprimanded for thinking too many “thinks.” ….the rest of the story awaits you on stage at Warrandyte High School!

From our Co Director, Lexi Patman: “I am excited to be co directing with Tommy Murphy, Seussical Jr with DVS. I have previously performed in Youth productions with DVS and have now come full circle. I am really honoured to be moving into a creative role with this wonderful company.”

“Acting locally and thinking Globally” Diamond Valley Singers will donate proceeds from the performances to International Needs Australia and Open House in Macleod.

Performance Details:

All Performances are at the Warrandyte High School Theatre, Alexander Road, Warrandyte:

Friday 24 March 2023 - 7.00pm

Saturday 25 March 2023 - 2.00pm and 6.00pm

Sunday 26 March 2023 - 2.00pm and 6.00pm

Friday 31 March 2023 - 7.00pm

Saturday 1 April 2023 - 2.00pm and 6.00pm

TRY Booking ticket link: <https://www.trybooking.com/CDTLK

Web Site: www.dvsingers.org

Lantern Festival 2023 – Banyule Council – March 17-19 at Malahang Reserve

Light the night!

Join us for a beautiful interactive display of illuminated large scale lanterns and roving puppets decorating Malahang Reserve from March 17-19.

The Lantern Festival will take place over 3 nights, beaming away from 5-10pm, and will transform the reserve into a colourful, illuminated dreamland featuring a canopy of glowing multi-coloured trees.

This event is FREE and suitable for all ages and abilities!

No bookings required.

No pets in lantern area.

Activities include:

Fire breathers and neon dancing performers
Neon photo booth
Neon face painting
Lantern workshops
Selection of food trucks on offer.

https://facebook.com/events/s/malahang-lantern-festival/157645440459714

https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/LanternFestival

We look forward to seeing you there.

Clarissa Crupi

Festivals Officer

Banyule City Council.

Code Camp

Code Camp is coming to Viewbank College in the school holidays.

Free after school program at Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

Schools On Air – over eight weeks, students will script, edit and record their very own radio show, which will go live on SYN 90.7. This program will suit students interested in broadcasting, producing, creating their own podcast or working in radio – supported each week by experts from SYN Radio. This is a great program for students to express themselves and gain confidence.

Free Maker Space - where students work alongside Industry Mentors to develop personal projects, or can bring their VCE / VM project, or just come along and find a passion project! This is a great opportunity to utalise the industry standard technology on site. Parents and Teachers welcome to attend and work on their own passion projects !– WWC or VIT required for adults.

Music Making and Sound Production – This exciting new program sees students working with industry experts to compose, mix and record their own music using a range of high tech music gear!

Native Plant & Book Sale

is on Saturday 22nd April, 10am-4pm, at Eltham Community & Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham.

Huge range of native & indigenous plants (at least 5 plant stalls), & books on related topics, all at great prices.

Plant lists will be up on our website closer to the time.

Organised by Australian Plants Society Yarra Yarra Group Inc. (NE Melbourne).

Check our website for more detail

https://apsyarrayarra.org.au/australian-plants-expo/autumn-plant-sale/

PRACE

Barista & Cafe Operations - starts 16 March - 6 Sessions in Donnybrook & MerndaGain the employability skills required for an exciting and in-demand career.

Literacy Online (Evenings) - starts 27 April - 19 Sessions 6pm-8:30pmOnline study option for people wanting to build confidence in spelling, reading and writing skills for everyday transactions or for work or further study.

Office Administration Essentials - starts 28 April - 9 Sessions in ReservoirBuild your confidence and gain the essential skills you need to work in office administration.

Employability Skills Course - Civil Construction Labourer - starts 22 May - 9 Sessions in Donnybrook & Mernda.

Gain the essential skills you need to become a labourer in the Civil Construction Industry, where there is a strong demand in northern metropolitan Melbourne.

Contact us to enrol on 9462 6077 or visit our website https://prace.vic.edu.au/

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Opportunities for banyule young people

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: your art could be on the YouthFest ’23 Poster!

Every September, Banyule Youth Services hosts a FREE festival for young people 12-25 years. YouthFest ’23 is on Sunday 10 September; Save The Date!

Each year we choose one lucky young person's artwork for the main image that is front and centre on the YouthFest poster. This design is then incorporated into a poster by a graphic designer. This can be an original physical or digital artwork (but it should not say the word "YouthFest"), and the image must reflect youth culture and experiences.

PRIZE: FREE to enter - Winner receives a $250 Eftpos voucher, with all submissions receiving a gift pack for their contribution

TO SUBMIT: complete your submission form here - https://forms.office.com/r/1TKjgiMmk8

DEADLINE: Submit your works no later than Friday 24 March

ENQUIRIES: jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Women’s Only Swim Night at Watermarc

This event is designed to be welcoming for women from culturally diverse communities.

The Women’s Only Swim Night is back at Watermarc. Join us for a private evening of swimming, waterslides, and aqua aerobics. We will be covering the windows with an opaque material and only female Staff will be working on the night. Halal food options and a prayer room will be available.

DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th March 7:30-9:30pm

LOCATION: WATERMARC – 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough 3088

COST: $5 for ages 4+ (FREE for 4 and under)

WHO: For culturally diverse women of all ages and boys ages 4 and under

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-only-swim-night-watermarc-tickets-550017837157

Please note RSVP link will not price a ticket, payment is required on the night at the front reception desk at Watermarc to enter the event.

ENQUIRIES: kate.james@banyule.vic.gov.au

EVENT: the All-Ages Tour is coming to Ivanhoe!

The Push All-Ages Tour is back and this time they're hitting the suburbs of Melbourne with some of Australia’s biggest artists – and the last show is in Ivanhoe!

On Saturday 27 May the All-Ages Tour takes over The Centre Ivanhoe with performances from King Stingray and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, PLUS the winner of our All-Ages Tour competition. This event is fully supervised, all-ages, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. The Push All-Ages Tour is delivered with support from Banyule City Council, Jets Studios and the Victorian Government as a part of the On The Road Again program, and is funded through Creative Victoria.

DATE & TIME: Saturday 27 May 2023, 5pm to 9pm

LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Wurundjeri Country

COST: $30+BF (NB: First Nations young people receive FREE entry & young people experiencing financial hardship can contact tickets@thepush.com.au)

TICKETS: https://www.thepush.com.au/events/all-ages-tour-2023-king-stingray-teen-jesus-and-the-jean-teasers

ENQUIRIES: jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Jets Studios : INCART & MUSIC VIBES

INCART & MUSIC VIBES are young creatives with intellectual disabilities & neuro diversity ages 14-25. INCART participants build on art skills by exploring different technology & materials and sharing their creations in the community at exhibitions and events. MUSIC VIBES young people work together to learn about song writing and how to play their favourite music. The group explore music making techniques and work towards participating in live performance. MUSIC VIBES & INCART meet on Mondays at Jets studios in Bundoora and are supported by qualified art mentors / musicians & Youth Workers.

DATE & TIME: 4.30pm – 7.30pm. Mondays during school term.

LOCATION: Jets Studios 2/ 24 The Concord, Bundoora.

COST: FREE

ENQUIRIES: Leza.cullen@banyule.vic.gov.au

BANYULE YOUTH SUMMIT – Save the date!

You are invited to hear from Banyule’s young people.

The Banyule Youth Summit will bring together young people to discuss what matters to them and to develop action for positive change. They will present a summary of their discussions and propose a series of recommendations in the final session of the day. Workers with young people are invited to this presentation to hear what they have to say and to support them in their role as active citizens in the Banyule community. If you are interested in attending, please contact Naomi to be placed on our invitation list.

DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th of May, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

LOCATION: Heidelberg Golf Club, Main Road Lower Plenty

COST: FREE

RSVP: Invitations to be sent in late March

ENQUIRIES: naomi.simmonds@banyule.vic.gov.au

JOIN JETS WEEKLY GROUPS IN 2023!

Jets Studios is a youth creative arts facility run by Banyule Youth Services

Jets is a safe place where young people aged 14-25 years of age can come together to access a range of awesome FREE services. This includes:

Access to industry standard training and equipment such as recording studios and mentors.
Creative resources and experiences such as access to musical instruments, visual arts tools and multimedia equipment.
Live events and celebrations!
Weekly creative arts workshops and social support groups.
Support from professional youth workers.

DATE & TIME: program times differ, please see attached Term Timetable

LOCATION: 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora VIC 3083 Wurundjeri Country

COST: FREE

GET INVOLVED: complete our Expression of Interest form to get involved: https://forms.office.com/r/Nr0RkgkzRa

ENQUIRIES: jets@banyule.vic.gov.au / (03) 9098 8000

Banyule Youth Services Holiday Events

Banyule Youth Services will be again offering a range of youth events over the April school holidays. This will include a movie session, skate jam, gaming afternoon, waterslide night and creative wellbeing activities. Details will be shared on our website and socials 3 weeks before the April holidays.

WHEN: various – April school holidays

INFORMATION & BOOKINGS: Check our website https://banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays/ from 16 March

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

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