COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

BHCS: CANS FOR CLUCKINGHAM PALACE

Turn your eligible 10c containers into fresh feathers and a fancy coop upgrade!

All funds raised will go towards refurbishing Cluckingham Palace and welcoming new chickens as part of our Enviro Program.

Donation bin: Outside the Discovery Centre

Questions? Contact Mr Mathews – jmathews@bhcs.vic.edu.au

Thanks for helping our chickens live their best life!

VICTORIAN PREMIERS'  READING CHALLENGE 2026 

The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open. As we transition to some wonderful new school systems, we are pausing the internal running of the Premier’s Reading Challenge. We are still just as excited about reading as ever, and we can’t wait to look at bringing back external challenges once our new tools are all set up.

Our internal school reading challenges will continue to run!

As we will not be running this internally at BHCS, an independant registration will be required. If you would still like your child to complete the challenge, please register at: https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge 

This year’s Challenge theme is ‘Stories to discover. Stories to tell’. Stories can inspire and challenge us, and help us grow. They open our eyes to new worlds and new ways of thinking. The number of books read can be varied for everyone's needs. All children who complete the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and former premiers.

Happy reading!

2026 YARRA RANGES VOLUNTEER EXPO

Looking to give back to your community or try something new?

Come along to the Yarra Ranges Volunteer Expo and discover your next volunteer opportunity.

With more than 20 local community groups, charities and organisations in one place, you can meet representatives, learn about causes you care about, and explore meaningful ways to get involved across the Yarra Ranges.

Whether you're passionate about the environment, supporting others, or just keen to make a difference, there’s a volunteer role waiting for you.

Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026

Time: 9:30am – 12pm

Location: Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre (15 Anderson Street, Lilydale)

Learn more: Yarra Ranges 2026 Volunteer Expo Yarra Ranges Council

Entry is free – drop in and see what’s out there!