Community Events

Family Learning Centre

LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH WHILE YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS

 

Are you too shy to talk to people because you cannot speak English very well? Well, you can improve your English because Killester College runs a ‘Conversational English Class for adults’ every Monday morning from 10.00am till 12.00pm during school term, for parents, family members and friends.  Classes are fun, where you are safe to try your new language skills in a friendly place. You will learn words that you may use every day while at the same time making new friends who will encourage you to talk in English.  We also talk about things that are happening in our community.  

 

We would love you to join us to help improve your English and at the same time have lots of fun in the Family Learning Centre at Killester College. Please sign in at the office. 

 

Queries can be directed to Loreto Cannon lcannon@killester.vic.edu.au . We hope to see you there.

 

Jacqui Adams

Volunteer Tutor Conversational English

Summer Work Opportunities

Belgravia Apparel is our College uniform provider and they are seeking casual employees at their Dandenong store.

 

If you are interested please email your expression of interest to info@buxwear.com.au

Springvale Community Hub Events

As part of our Christmas celebrations, Springvale Community Hub will be hosting several free community activities. These include workshops, outdoor movies, and visits from Santa. It would be wonderful if you could share these with your families.

 

More information can be found at the link below:

https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/springvale-community-hub-events

Stage School Australia

Stage School Australia is a performing arts school for young people aged 4-18 years. We offer singing, dancing and drama classes in over 24 venues across Melbourne. Our classes encourage confidence, communication skills, co-operation, and creativity.We really appreciate the opportunity to connect with the students and families within your school community, and hope to reach those who may be interested in our extra-curricular performing arts classes.Please see our attached flyer, with both a half page or full-page option for your choosing.If you have any questions, issues downloading media or would prefer this sent as a different file, please don't hesitate to Contact us.

Saver Plus Program

Saver Plus is a free financial education and matched savings program offered to lower-income families to help them budget and save for education costs. In the 10-month program, participants gain financial knowledge, learn healthy savings habits by saving $50 a month, and have their savings matched up to $500 to be used towards school costs such as uniforms, books, laptops, and extra-curricular activities such as sport or music. sports fees.

 

At Saver Plus, we pair participants with a savings coach while they budget and save over the next 10 months. Participants attend online Zoom workshops to learn tips, tricks, and information to grow their budgeting and savings skills. Once they reach their agreed savings goal, their savings are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. That means participants save $500 and we match their savings with another $500. $500 plus the matched funds = $1000.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:

  • Be 18 years or over
  • Be a parent or guardian of a student attending school, or be attending or returning to
  • vocational training yourself
  • Have a current Health Care card or Pensioner Concession card
  • Have some form of income, for example, yourself or your partner may have casual, part-time,

      full-time, seasonal, or cash-in-hand employment

  • Be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance, or payment

*Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible.

 

Friends Of Refugees - Volunteers needed

The Friends of Refugees in Springvale are looking for volunteers to do the Saturday Tutoring Program for children. 

 

 The program runs from 10 am to 12 pm. 

 

Contact email is:  anne.neame@for.org.au

Interested in learning how to play Chess?

Every Sunday afternoon there are classes for both beginners and advanced learners. 

If you are interested, please register at the front office.

Mazenod FC - Girls Soccer Team:

Mazenod FC is actively striving to create a Female Football program to run parallel to our long-running male football department.

At present, we have FIVE female teams with room to grow. As such, we have places available to fill our Under 13 and Under 15 GIrls teams, who will play in the Football Victoria metropolitan competitions this season.

With the FIFA Womens Football World Cup due on our shores this year, we would like to see the number of female footballers grow, not only for us but for the nation in general.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greater Dandenong Youth Programs & Events:

 

FReeZA Youth Committee

Thursdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, ongoing 

The FReeZA Youth Committee is for young people aged 12-25 who are interested in planning and delivering community events, supporting local artists, stage management, and technical production. Attendees have the opportunity to volunteer at community events, gain skills, meet likeminded people, and make new friends in this weekly program.

 

Call Out for Performers

We are looking for young people aged 12-25 to showcase their talents to the community. Artists are paid to perform on stage at various community festivals and events. Skills may include (but are not limited to) singing, playing musical instruments, dancing or cultural performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, circus, or magic tricks.

 

Noble Park Students’ Connect

Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 6:00pm, currently running

A free, community-based tutoring and homework support program for young people aged 12-20 yrs who live, work, or study in Noble Park.