FPS Newsletter

Community News

Tennis Lessons at FPS

Tennis lessons will again be held on Thursday mornings before school at FPS. The program commences Thursday 17 October, from 8:15 – 8:45am.

 

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

 

Tennis in Stages Term 4.pdf

 

Saver Plus Program

The Saver Plus program helps build financial skills, develop life-long savings habits, and participants can receive up to $500 to assist with education costs. Saver Plus encourages parents/carers to save $50 a month (for 10 months). Savings are then matched – a free $500 for education costs, including school camps.

 

Saver Plus was developed by ANZ and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and is delivered in partnership with The Smith Family and Berry Street. It is funded by ANZ and the Department of Social Services.

 

There are weekly information 15-minute sessions for parents/carers every Wednesday. See the link below for more information and eligibility criteria.

Saver Plus - Wednesday Information Sessions.pdf

 

Australian Air League – Open Night

The Doncaster Squadron of the Australian Air League is hosting its' annual Open Night on Monday October 14th at the Greythorn Bowls Club, in Doncaster.

 

The Australian Air League is a youth organisation for boys and girls aged from 8 years which encourages an interest in aviation as a career or as a hobby and fosters leadership skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Girls and Boys from the age of 8 years through to 18, are eligible to join a Squadron as a cadet.

 

  • Weekly meetings: Monday nights, 7 - 9pm
  • Activities include: Ceremonial drills, model aircraft building, aviation theory classes, such as navigation, aircraft recognition and aircraft engines.
  • Find out more: https://www.airleague.com.au 

 

Darebin Council Elections – Meet the Candidates

Darebin Council Elections are coming up soon! Come and hear what your local candidates have planned for Alphington and Fairfield, over the next four years. This is your opportunity to ask them a question before you vote!

 

  • When: Wednesday 18 September, 7 – 9pm
  • Where: Alphington Community Centre, 2 Kelvin Road Alphington
  • Register for the event/send in your question in advance to info@alphington.org 

 

 This event is hosted by Alphington Fairfield Civic Association (AFCA) and Alphington Community Centre.

 

Interested in Playing Cricket?

If your child is interested in playing cricket, there are a number of clubs in the local area – each looking for new players and offering junior programs.