Art:

You’re Invited: ART FOR ALL Weekend

The countdown is on! It’s just 4 weeks until Fairfield Primary School’s annual 3-day ART FOR ALL event which runs from August 29 – 31.Join us for a vibrant weekend of fine art, delicious food, and family fun! Here’s a sneak peek:

Friday 29 August:
- Preview night with our Gallery and Gallery Shop open. Enjoy drinks at the bar while exploring stunning artworks, including the Children’s Gallery.
Saturday 30 August:
- Gallery and Shop open all day to browse and discover art by students and local talent.
- Gala Night featuring art, music, and canapés for a special evening with the FPS community.
Sunday 31 August:
- It’s Family Fair Day, when a huge range of activities take place across the school. The highlight is the ArtZone, which is the home of art activities for the kids. Plus, there’s rides, a children’s disco, live music, delicious food, Auction for an Auction, the Gallery & Shop will be open and more!

For full details about the event, including ticket sales visit www.artforall.com.au and you can also visit the ART FOR ALL Instagram.

Sport:

Recycling

Project Stationery is having a pop-up in September at the Alphington Community Centre.

Please note that "drawing paper" means any blank paper that can be used by kinder kids (if it has something printed on the back, please make sure it's appropriate for children). We are collecting a few other things too. See below!

Alphington Community Centre

2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington

projectsharestationery@gmail.com

20th - 23rd September

11am to 3pm

Financial Assistance

Saver Plus is a free program that can help ease the financial pressure many families face at this time of year.

We understand how quickly budgets can be stretched, with the cost of sports uniforms, equipment, club fees, music lessons, camps, or after-school programs.

These are important activities that help children feel connected and socially included, and no child should have to miss out.

What is Saver Plus ?

It’s a free financial education program funded by the Federal Government and Department of Social Services, that helps parents and carers on lower incomes to build financial skills while saving for school-related costs.

Families who join not only receive up to $500 in matched savings, but they also gain practical money skills through free financial education workshops, helping them feel more in control of their finances.

With the rising cost of living, many families are feeling the pressure—especially when it comes to covering education related expenses like books, uniforms, laptops, I pads or excursions. This is where Saver Plus can be a real blessing.

Eligibility includes:

Having a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
Having a child in school (or starting next year), or studying themselves
Having a regular income (from work, partner, or Centrelink payments)

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