Community and Family Engagement
Year 5 Visit to SMC
Today, our Year 5 students had the wonderful opportunity to visit St Monica’s College and gain an insight into secondary school life. They participated in three engaging activities: an Art and Design workshop, where they created cards using oil pastels and pencils; a STEM challenge, where they built and raced their own moving machines; and a wetlands experience, where they learned about local ecosystems while fishing for mosquito fish, an introduced species in the area.
The students enjoyed each activity and left feeling inspired and excited about the opportunities that await them in secondary school.
Father's Day
Fathers Day is just around the corner in Week 7. We will be celebrating with a Father's Day stall and a Father's Day Morning.
The Father's Day Stall will be on Thursday 4th September. Notes will go home soon and money will be due by Wednesday 3rd September. A reminder that late payments will not be accepted, so please ensure you have sent in the form and money on time so your child/children don't miss out.
We need volunteers to sort orders, count money, allocate tokens and layout stock in the lead up to the stall. We also need volunteers on the day to set up, man the stall, serve students replenish stock and pack up. Please see dates and times below. If you can assist, please contact kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au
The Father's Day Morning will be on Friday 5th September, 8.45-9.45am. Dads or other special visitors are asked to make their way to their youngest child's homegroup in the morning for prayer. Older siblings will meet them there. We will have our Treasure Hunt on again, so if you have any items you can donate for prizes, please get in touch with kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au
Your donation and business will be formally recognised in our school community.
Congratulations!
Julienne Tanate in Greenfields, Year 2 won GOLD in her age division at the Australian Jiu Jitsu Championships at MSAC on Sunday. What an amazing achievement! Congratulations to Julienne and her family for their hard work and dedication to her sport. Julienne traines 4 days a week in Jiu Jitsu and it has clearly paid off!
Sponsors
The success of the Fair would not have been possible without the financial support of our Sponsors. Please be sure to click their business links below to support these businesses throughout the year.
Sponsors' Links - Please click the links below to contact our Sponsors | |
|---|---|
| Main St Funk Dance Classes | Barry Plant Real Estate Epping |
| NAJ Architectural Drafting and Design | Dental One |
| Sales and Rent Professionals | Arthur Reed Photos |
| Alfresco Blinds Co | Shusei Kai Martial Arts |
| Athos Finance | |
Community News
Community News
Free Parenting Support Sessions
Are you a parent or carer? Join one of our free sessions this September, designed to help families.
Learn new strategies to support children and young people:
❤️ Supporting Your Child’s Development and Referral Pathways – 3 September
📚 Read, Play and Connect – 9 September
🧸 Dealing with Preschool Behaviours – 11 September
🌟 Nourishing Little People and Oral Health Care – 18 September
🔗 Find more sessions or download the Raising Children and Young People booklet: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/familytraining
Walking Thomastown
I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more, just to be the person who walks 1000 miles to (Walking Thomastown)
🎶Come for the history – stay for the beats
💃 (and don’t worry, the trail is 2km not 1000 miles)
Find live music and cultural performances lighting up the night for you and your crew to enjoy 💫
🗓 6pm - 9pm, Saturday 30 August 📍 Main Street Recreation Reserve, Thomastown 💌 Get the deets on our FB event: https://bit.ly/4lDJ6F9
Social Inclusion Action Group!
🤝 Have some great ideas on how to increase social inclusion and connection in our community?
Join our Social Inclusion Action Group!
We believe we all belong here and we want YOU to help make our community more connected and inclusive.
As a member, you’ll:✔️ Support meaningful social inclusion projects✔️ Receive training, support, and payment for your time✔️ Share your unique knowledge and experiences
Applications are open until 19 September and you must be 18+ to apply
Spaces are limited, apply now 👉 engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/siag
Kristie
New Arrivals & Community & Family Engagement Leader kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au