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Community Initiative – The Alphington Commons

The Alphington Collective is a collaboration of  local community groups, social enterprises, and residents with a vision for our neighbourhood. They are advocating to have the site at 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington be transformed into a space that serves the community and the environment – The Alphington Commons.

 

The Alphington Commons is a collective vision to:

  • Transform an ex-industrial site (at 2 Wingrove Street) into a thriving public space that serves the community. 
  • A place that is safeguarded for our children and future generations to enjoy, where the circular economy thrives, where people can connect with Country, culture, nature and each other.
  • The vision brings together a premier food precinct, for-purpose business and social enterprise, regenerative farming practice, and a world-class Bush Kinder hub to serve the children of Darebin into the future. 
  • Many families at FPS will have participated in bush kindergarten programs at Westgarth, Yarralea or Alfred Nuttall kindergartens. These providers are coming together to ensure that they can continue and enhance this offering and meet future demand.

 

Community support requested

To help make the vision a reality, The Alphington Commons needs the support of the community. Please sign the petition at  http://alphingtoncommons.com.au/contact.

 

For more information:

 

Tennis Lessons at FPS

Tennis lessons will again be held on Thursday mornings before school at FPS. The program commences Thursday 2 May, from 8:15 - 8:45am.

 

Enrolment forms can be collected at the office or downloaded below.

Tennis In Stages - Term 2.pdf

 

Alphington Fairfield Auskick

Alphington Fairfield Auskick is looking for children in Foundation and Year 1 who would like to learn the skills of AFL, have fun and have a go!.

 

Auskick will run:

  • Friday evenings at Pitcher Park between 5.30 – 6.30pm. Season commences on Friday 3rd May at Pitcher Park. 
  • Saturday mornings at Alphington Park between 9.30 – 10.30am.  Saturday 4th May at Alphington Park.

 

Scan the QR code in the flyer for information on how to register.

 

Want to Play Water Polo?

Northcote Water Polo Club is looking for children interested in joining the ‘Krakles’, the under-10 group. The Club also has teams in other age ranges. See the poster for more information.