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Foodbank Brooklyn

Join Foodbank Victoria’s Volunteer Team! 

 

 Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to be a part of an impactful initiative that supports Victorian schools and ensures children have access to nutritious meals? If so, we invite you to become a volunteer at Foodbank Victoria’s Brooklyn warehouse!

 

As an integral part of our team, you'll play a vital role in packing orders for the School Breakfast Club, ensuring that essential supplies reach schools across Victoria. With flexible shifts available between 7am and 2:30 pm, it's easy to find a schedule that fits your availability.

 

By volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to Foodbank's mission of alleviating hunger and food insecurity in our community. Plus, you'll be joining a dedicated team who share your commitment to making a difference.

 

To sign up or learn more, please contact us @ volunteering@foodbankvictoria.org.au

 

Any questions, please drop me a line 

 

Cheers,

Casey Dolcetta  Volunteer Coordinator

 

Emmanuel College News

It was wonderful for our College community to come together and share opening Mass at Notre Dame Campus last Friday, giving us an opportunity to welcome this year’s Student Leaders and Staff Leadership Team. We are grateful to Father John for his time in presenting an inspiring Mass to us all.  

On Monday we held the Year 7 Parent Pastoral and Information Night, where families had the opportunity to meet Home Room Teachers, Pastoral Leaders and to learn more about what lies ahead in College life in Semester 1.

 

For those who are interested in cricket and soccer, we are excited to share details about the  Cricket Star Academy and Liverpool International Academy programs for 2024: 

Cricket Star Academy:  

For those interested in cricket, we are close to launching our new location in Point Cook. Come along and join us for a free session on: 

Sunday 18 February, 9am to 12pm - Emmanuel College - Notre Dame Campus  2 Foxwood Drive, Point Cook. 

Registration is essential by following the links below:  

⮚ For 5- 7 year olds rsvp here: https://bit.ly/CSA_PC57 

⮚ For 8- 12 year olds rsvp here: https://bit.ly/CSA_PC812 

⮚ For 13 - 16 year olds rsvp here: https://bit.ly/CSA_PC1216 

 

Liverpool International Academy Australia:  

Introducing the Liverpool IAA program for 2024 - a unique worldwide program that offers the  same methodology and philosophy as they do in England, which is training and coaching  ‘The Liverpool Way’. Registration is essential – to secure your spot please follow this link: 

https://lfcacademy.com.au/vic/emmanuel-college 

Our first College experiences are coming up, with ‘Meet the Principal’ being held at each  campus. This is an opportunity for you to meet College Principal, Dr Janine Biggin and join us on a College tour hosted by our students. Details for each campus are below:  

St Paul’s Campus · Meet the Principal - Thursday 29 February at 9:15am Notre Dame Campus · Meet the Principal - Thursday 7 March at 9:15am 

Registrations are essential and can be made by clicking on the Tours and Events tab on the  right-hand side of the homepage of the College website, www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au 

We look forward to seeing you at the College soon. 

Yours sincerely 

Jenny Hendricks 

Community Engagement

Australian Camps Association

Ace Fun Tennis

Australian Girls Choir