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Council’s School First Tree Planting Program for 2025
As part of Council’s Schools First Planting Program our Tree Maintenance Team will be planting trees in the walk and ride to school routes of all schools across Maroondah. These trees will grow to provide sheltered and shaded active transport routes for generations of children.
This year we will be prioritising tree planting in the streets surrounding Marlborough Primary School, Heathmont Secondary College, Croydon Community School, Dorset Primary School, Croydon Hills Primary School, and Ringwood Secondary College.
Tree planting will be prioritised along the walking routes surrounding these schools to increase shade and canopy cover, ensuring the walk to school is sun smart and enjoyable for children and families now and into the future.
The Schools First Planting Program began in 2022 and will be rolled out along all the Safe Walk and Ride to School routes and the streets surrounding every school in Maroondah, over the coming decade. We encourage school children and families to keep an eye out for these new trees and watch as they grow over the coming months and years.
The species of trees that will be planted have been chosen for their shape, environmental benefits, drought resistance and ease of maintenance. Factors such as tree height, spread, form, growing space, powerlines, drains and traffic are also considered when selecting trees to be planted to protect and enhance the urban forest in Maroondah.
If you would like any further information on this planting program, please contact our Tree Management Officer, Sally Haebich on 1300 88 22 33 or 9298 4598. You can also email us at maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
Free Courses
Parenting Anxious Children
This 6-week program provides parents of 3 to 12 year olds with skills to support children experiencing worries and anxious feelings. Learn the technique of emotion coaching. Discover the skills of resilience, so your child can bounce back from life’s challenges, both at home and at school.
When: Thursday 8th May to 12th Jun (6 week program)
Time: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (bookings essential)
Registration: Click here (places are limited)
Tuning in to Kids
Tuning in to Kids Is a 6-week program for parents of 3 to 12 year olds to develop emotional intelligence in families. Learn strategies to help your child to recognise, understand and regulate their emotions. Better understand and communicate with your child. Find solutions for challenging behaviour.
When: Tuesday 13th May to 17th June 2025 (6 week program)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Free (bookings essential)
Registration: Click here (places are limited)
Dads Matter
A 6-week program for dads who wish to develop positive relationships and communicate better with their children. Explore how to manage challenging behaviour and make family agreements that work. Support emotional wellbeing and family functioning, and discover how important dads are in the lives of children
When: Monday 12th May to 23rd June 2025 (6 weeks) - no session on Kings Birthday
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (bookings essential)
Registration: Click here (places are limited)
Strengthening Parents Support Program (SPSP)
- Online Peer Support - for parents/carers of a child with a disability, ADHD or Autism. Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am (fortnightly)
- Walking group - short walk and cuppa in Bayswater North. Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am (monthly)
- PDA Support Group - online group to discuss PDA. Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am (monthly)
- Self-Care Group - self-care activities for parents. Box Hill Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am (monthly)
Contact: Michelle on 0438 646 744 or email StrengtheningParentSupport@anglicarevic.org.au
CSEF
2025 CSEF: The Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) provides payments to assist eligible families to cover the costs of camps, sporting activities, excursions and incursions. Please see our Financial Assistance Information page for more information.