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In Loving Memory of Tae – Make a difference through Maddie’s Month

November is Maddie’s Month with Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, we pause to remember and celebrate our beloved student, Tae Yoon. Tae was an extraordinary young person whose kindness, courage and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him. His spirit continues to be felt across our classrooms and playgrounds, reminding us daily of the power of compassion and resilience.

We hold Tae and his family close in our hearts, and we stand with them in supporting research and awareness for Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. Tae’s memory continues to inspire us to live with hope, courage and love, just as he did every day.

Throughout November, when people purchase Tomatoes and Capsicums in boxes with the purple logo at Coles, 15 cents from each purchase will go towards Maddie’s Vision.

Maddie’s Vision has been an incredible support to Tae’s family. They supported the doctors involved in the research behind Tae’s diagnosis and their Telehealth nurse was with Tae Yoon and his family throughout the entire journey and still is today.

Maddie’s Vision mainly funds research to ultimately find a cure and they also support patients of all ages, ensuring that no one feels isolated during their journey.

A message from Amy Coote, the CEO of Maddie Riewoldt's Vision: This November marks ten years of Maddie’s Month, a national campaign raising awareness and vital funds for Australians living with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes.

This cause is close to our hearts, as we remember Tae, an incredible young man whose courage continues to inspire our community. His legacy lives on through his family and through every effort to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

You can support Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision this month by picking up Flavorite’s specially marked packs of Mini Tomatoes, Mini Capsicums, or Vine Ripened Cherry Tomatoes at Coles - with 15c from every pack donated to support life-changing research and vital support services for patients and their families.

This year’s goal is to raise $100,000, taking the total funds raised through Maddie’s Month to an incredible $1 million.

Together, we can help create a future where no family faces Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes alone.

Avant Code Lab

Avant Code Lab www.avantcodelab.com.au, is a fun and interactive coding program designed especially for children aged 7- 14 years. We believe coding is more than just typing on a computer, it’s a way of thinking. Coding teaches kids how to solve problems, think creatively, and bring their ideas to life.Imagine your child creating their own game, building a story animation, or designing a robot, all through the power of code! Coding helps them see the world differently, turning screen time into something meaningful and skill-building.Our programs include Scratch, Python, Roblox Game Design and Development, tailored to every age and experience level. Each child begins with a free 30-minute assessment, a fun introduction that helps us match them to the right class for their interests and skill level.

To learn more or book your free session, visit www.avantcodelab.com.auLet’s help our young innovators build the future!

St Marys College Twilight Talk & Tour: A Celebration of Creativity and Innovation

Join us for a Twilight Talk and Tour —A tour of our campus along with an inspiring evening showcasing the exceptional talents of our Visual Arts and Design Technology students.

As the sun sets, the campus will come alive with colour, creativity, and conversation. You are invited to wander through our Visual Arts exhibition, where paintings and drawings reveal the imagination and skill nurtured in our classrooms.

Our Design and Technology studios will also be open, featuring an impressive range of student projects.

Christmas Carols will be performed by our Music students to round out our creative evening.

Use the link below to secure your place at this exciting evening.

https://www.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au/enrolments/college-tours

Date: Thursday 27th November

Time: 5:30-7:00pmLocation: St Mary’s College 11 Westbury St, East St Kilda.