Community News 

School Holidays are fast approaching, which means the Melbourne Boomers Academy is returning to Parkville and SBC. 

You can find the September schedule and register links here: https://boomersacademy.com.au/clinics/

Please share the code SPONSOR15 with your colleagues to receive a 15% discount.

On the back of the fantastic effort of the Matildas, Geelong Galaxy FC is accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2024 junior NPLW season.

Please complete the registration form at the following link.

https://forms.gle/UmWzPNW9HAFHV77t7

Registrants will be notified of trial dates at a later time.

For more information regarding the club please visit: https://geelonggalaxyfc.com

Dear primary school community, 

Below is the link to the newly revised Western Heights College Specialist Sports Program Handbook with everything you would/should need to know about having a student participate in one of our specialist sports programs. Please feel free to pass it on to families/friends who may be interested in considering applying for one of our programs. We are starting our Yr 7 2024 trials this week; any students interested in joining us in Yr 7 -11 2024 can register their interest via the SSP page on the school website.

Western Heights SSP handbook 2024

The Geelong Blood Donor Centre needs to fill an additional 1,000 appointments over the school holidays. Here are 5 fun reasons why you should book in. 

1. It can become a lifesaving habit - Good habits can be hard to form, but this could be the most important habit you ever create. One in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. Chances are, that includes someone close to you. Maybe they needed it to help them fight a tough illness such as cancer, or when they were going through surgery — or maybe they are one of the thousands who need blood during pregnancy and childbirth. You could make a real difference regularly, to someone just like Ismaeel: Dear Donors: from boy in a bubble to unstoppable bubbly boy | Lifeblood
2. Giving blood looks good ...literally - That’s right: a blood donation bandage makes you more attractive. Well, sort of. It’s a quick (and surprisingly easy) way to show the world how generous you are without bragging. And who isn’t drawn to a generous person? We’re not just making it up; Lifeblood did the research.
3. Australia is changing, and so are our blood types Did you know certain blood types are more common in certain parts of the world? About half of people living in Australia today were either born overseas, or have a parent born overseas. With the changes to our population come different blood types, and even some rare ones. A diverse population means we need diverse donors to help out (and you could be one).
4. Snacks - Need we say more? But, if the mere mention of snacks isn’t enough, you should also know that Lifeblood supports Australian suppliers and has a huge range of options. Feel like an old-fashioned sausage roll? No worries. Or is a vegan slice more your style? Not a problem. Replenish after your donation with your favourite kind of tasty treat.
5. You can get your whole family and friends involved - Donating alone is great, but sharing such an important moment with friends or family is even better. Nothing beats the feeling of saving lives together. And it’s even better with Lifeblood Teams. So when you next give blood, check to see if you can join our school’s Lifeblood Team. 

Your local blood donor centre is located at 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong. Open 7 days a week.

To book an appointment to give blood: Download the ‘DonateBlood’ app, or book an appointment online or if you would like talk, call Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on 13 14 95.