Community News

Emmanuel College

On Friday, 25 July, finalists from both campuses represented the College at Melbourne University for the 2025 Italian Dante Poetry Competition. Having competed against over 2,000 Italian students across the state, only 200 were selected to progress to the finals and our students were among them. Emmanuel College had the most finalists out of all the schools competing. It was fantastic to see their efforts recognised on such a prestigious stage. A remarkable achievement by all students involved. Congratulation!

Year 6 Transition Activities at Emmanuel

At Emmanuel College, we support Year 6 students as they prepare for secondary school with a range of fun and welcoming events. Earlier this year, the Amazing Race helped students connect with peers from other schools who will be joining them in Year 7.

This week we hosted the Music Discovery Night which was an interactive evening where students got to explore a range of instruments. As well as discover the many possibilities within Emmanuel’s vibrant music program and learn more about how music can become a meaningful part of their school journey.

In August, we’ll host a Fun and Games Night, offering students a chance to reconnect, meet staff, and get to know the school environment. These events help support the transition and build excitement for starting at Emmanuel.

Student Indigenous Immersion trips at Emmanuel

During the Term 2 school holidays, students embarked on two Indigenous Immersion trips as part of Emmanuel’s NAIDOC week celebrations. As a FIRE Carrier school, Emmanuel College remains committed to reconciliation and the promotion of Indigenous culture and spirituality.

Students from NDC travelled to Dalby in Queensland, while another group of students from SPC travelled to Port Augusta in South Australia. Participants at both campuses found the experience deeply enriching as it offered meaningful insights into Indigenous culture and perspectives that challenged their thinking. See the attached for some insightful student testimonials.

College Tours

Join us for a College tour where you will have the opportunity to see the school in action. Student-led tours provide the forum for you to ask questions of the young people who live

and breathe life at the College every day.

Registration and more details are available via the College website -Register here.

Notre Dame Campus: Tour departs at 9:15am
St Paul’s Campus: Tour departs at 9:15am

Applications for Year 7, 2027 - close Friday 15 August 2025

If you have a child in Year 5 and you would like to apply for Year 7 2027 at the Notre Dame or St Paul’s Campus, applications close on Friday 15 August 2025.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date. Click here to apply online

If you have any questions regarding the online application process, please contact Ms Donna Grech, College Registrar - 8325 5100, enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our upcoming events.

Yours sincerely,

Jenny Hendricks

Community Engagement Officer

Holy Trinity Parish Bulletin

MSJ Girls' College

Open Mornings – 9:15am – 10:30am

Thursday 07 August

Thursday 4 September

Applications for Year 7 in 2027 Closing Soon

For those families wishing to enrol their daughter at Mount St. Joseph Girls' College in Year 7 in 2027, an online application form should be completed before the closing date of Friday 15th August 2025.

Parents can scan the QR Code in the flyer attached or visit: https://msjgc-au-vic-393.app.digistorm.com/forms/enrolment-application/start

Feast Day Colouring In Competition

To commemorate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we are running a colouring in competition with our community. Students from Prep/Foundation to Year 6 are invited to partake, by scanning the QR Code to access the sheet or visiting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZ6AegJ7kOiBl0v8eVmLJnt1P0fzgRzI/view?usp=drive_link

We welcome students to submit their artwork via our Front Office between 8:30am - 3:00pm during the month of August. Gold coin donations are welcomed (but not compulsory), whereby all proceeds will support Mary MacKillop Today, an organisation continuing the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop by working with vulnerable communities here and overseas.

Winners will be contacted in early September and invited to collect their prize from our College Principal, Kate Dishon.

For all enquiries, please contact:

Sherri Collins: registrar@msj.vic.edu.au

133 Maidstone Street, Altona

(03)8398 2000

www.msj.vic.edu.au

Quantin Binnah - Before/After School Care

Team Leader - Megha, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and pursuing a Bachelor's degree.

Please click the ONLINE ENROLMENT: https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care

Please see https://www.qbcc.org.au/parent-handbook and https://www.qbcc.org.au/policies for further information.

The St. Martin PS Service contact number is 0407 925 753 contactable during program hours only. The service hours and locations are found on our website https://www.qbcc.org.au/school-age-care

Please do not hesitate to approach the team leader and our team members should you have any questions.

QB Closure Dates for 2025 and Reopen Dates for 2026:

Final Day of before and after school care Service will be on Tuesday 16th December
Curriculum Days will be offered subject to bookings numbers for the 17th and 18th December – more information on curriculum days to be provided in Term 4
Vacation Care will be open on Monday 5th January 2026 for QB and Newport
Vacation Care will be open on Monday 12th January 2026 for Corpus Christi and St Leo

Altona Beach Film Festival 2025

Aussie Hoops Launching at Altona Basketball

Program Details:

Start Date: Friday, 1st August 2025

Duration: 8-week program

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Altona Sports Centre

Ages: 5–10

Program Streams: Mixed & Girls Only

https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/e39c25

Further information can be found on the Ford Aussie Hoops Website:

https://www.australia.basketball/get-involved/play/aussie-hoops

T-Ball/Softball

Sunshine T-Ball Competition - Wednesday nights under lights starting 30 July - 10 September, 5.00pm - 6.00pm.

Where: Sunshine Softball Association, More Park, Esmond St Ardeer. Play together as school team or be placed in a team.

Cost $55.00 for the entire 6-week program. Register interest via the link to secure spot, registrations open officially for payment on Monday 7 July: revolutionise.com.au/sunshinesa/events/298545

Softball Victoria Softball Junior Development Program - Saturday 26 July - Saturday 30 August, 10am - 12pm.

Where: Sunshine, Keilor Park or Mill Park.

6-week development program to further enhance skills, develop game strategies, as well as fun and fitness. Register here softballvic.org.au/events/285656

Any questions or further information required, please contact Tim Hatzi – Senior Participation Coordinator, Softball Victoria tim.hatzi@softball.org.au or 0479 104 403

Shoto Karate

Auskick & Superkick in Wyndham All Girls Term 3 Auskick & Superkick!

AFL Victoria excited to announce Auskick and Superkick programs starting 11th August at 5PM at Galvin Park, Werribee!

Auskick (for ages 4-6) – A fun, introductory program designed to help younger kids develop basic AFL skills in a supportive, friendly environment. Register – https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/a1d0c4

Superkick (for ages 7-12) – Aimed at kids who are ready to take their AFL skills to the next level, focusing on skill development and team play. Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/ce4138

Starting 11th August

Every Monday at 5 PM - 6PM

Galvin Park, Werribee

5 Week Program ($55 for 5 weeks)

Fun and engaging sessions
Great way to stay active and meet new friends
All skill levels welcome!
Receive a Certificate and AFL giveaways at the end of the program!

Don't miss out! Register now and get your kids kicking goals this season!

AFLW All Girls Superkick Centre

Footy girls, this one's for you!

Whether you're just starting out or already play and want to take your game to the next level — the AFLW All Girls Superkick Centre at Whitten Oval is the place to be! Will take place 2 hours before each game!