Community and Family Engagement
Mother's Day
Mother's Day will be celebrated next week at school with our Mother's Day stall on Thursday 8th May and our Celebration Morning on Friday 9th May.
We are still on the hunt for some more prizes for our Mother's Day treasure hunt, so if you or your business can donate something suitable, please contact Kristie at kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au
It would be great to have a couple more volunteers at the stall on Thursday 8th May - setting up, serving students at the gift tables, replenishing stock and packing up.
8.15 to 10.00am. Please get in touch if you can assist at any of these times.
Our Mother's Day morning will be from 8.45-9.45am on Friday 9th May. Visitors are asked to make their way to their youngest child's homegroup and older siblings will meet them there.
We will begin the day with a prayer and story together and then families will be free to move around the school and try different activities.
Shop for Your School
This year SMCM will be participating in Pacific Epping's Shop for your School campaign. We will be in the running for $50,000!
More information on how to participate will be shared on Seesaw, Instagram and Facebook.
Starting on Monday 5th May, every dollar you spend at Pacific Epping can go towards our school's total. Families will download an app and then upload the receipt of any purchases made from Pacific Epping in the campaign period. How easy is that? Just do your normal shopping and you can contribute to our school winning!
Prep 50 Days of School Celebration
On Tuesday 7th May our Prep students will celebrate 50 days of school! You might see them dressed a little differently that day as learn and celebrate the significance of 50 days being half way to 100! Be sure to congratulate any Preps you see that day!
National Walk Safely to School Day
Friday 16th May is National Walk Safely to School Day. Students and their families are encouraged to walk to school or park your car further away than usual and walk the rest of the way! You can meet your teachers at one of the four local parks at 8:30 am and travel together to school. Collect your stamp or sticker to show your active participation as you enter the gate!
WHERE TO MEET!
1. Park on the corner of Creeds Farm Lane & Greenfields Drive
2. Park on the corner of McKillop Ave & Redding Rise
3. Park on the corner of Snugburgh/Starlight Garden & Shields St
4. Park on the corner of Redding Rise & Lyndarum Drive
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
City of Whittlesea Community Information
City of Whittlesea have positions currently available for School Crossing Supervisors, specifically in the areas of: Bundoora, Epping, Mill Park, and Wollert.
To be considered for this important job you need to:
- be medically fit
- have your own transport
- be of good character
- relate well to children
- be able to talk to children, parents and teachers
- be available to work for 1.5 hours per day, generally between 8-9am and 3-4pm on weekdays during school terms
- able to obtain and retain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) (paid for by the Council)
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply! We encourage anyone interested to submit an application via Council’s website: Children's school crossings | City of Whittlesea Tap on the tab called: ‘Apply to become a school crossing supervisor’, complete the form, then select ‘Submit’.
Epping Plaza Social pop-up
Drop in for a cup of tea or coffee, a chat, and the chance to meet new people.
Free tea and coffee provided! Fun games and activities. Everyone is welcome. No bookings needed.
Fridays, 2 May – 13 June 2025
10.00am – 11.30am at Epping Plaza,
Shop 111, 571 – 583 High Street, Epping
(next to Whittlesea Community Connections)
For more information visit Epping Plaza Social pop-up | City of Whittlesea or contact eppingcommunity@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
See flyer attached if you would like to share
Community Legal Education: Strengthening Relationships in Australia
This session is for Arabic Speaking Women
Monday 26 May
10.00am – 11.30am
Whittlesea Community Connections
Community Room 112B,
Pacific Epping
571 – 583 High St
Epping.
To register contact Randa on rrafiq@whittleseacc.org.au
Healing and Recovery Group for Women
Join this Free 6 week program
- Learn ways to stay healthy and strong
- Get tips on how to manage your money
- Learn about government payments and support
- Understand your legal rights
- Go on a group outing, (for the last session with transport and lunch provided).
Every Monday starting 28 April until 2nd June 2025, 11.00am – 2.00pm. For more information or to book call Uzma on 9217 2170 or Ahsa on 0421 146 541 or culturaldiversity@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or ashap@intouch.org.au
Greenbrook Community House
Term 2 has begun at Greenbrook Community House! Greenbrook is an inclusive, accessible and welcoming neighbourhood space for all community members. Whether you like gardening, arts and crafts, singing or grooving to music, there are creative workshops that are accessible for all abilities.
Epping Community Laughter Club workshops
Celebrate World Laughter Day (4 May) with these fun workshops! Feel energised and happy through stretching, breathing, movement and laughter.
Saturday 3 May, 5pm – 6pm
Saturday 7 June, 5pm – 6pm
Location: Greenbrook Community House
Bookings essential. Contact Gagan on 0433 768 626 or laughteryogaclubepping@gmail.com
Multicultural Women’s Grants Program
Whittlesea Community Connections – Multicultural Women’s Group Grants Program is offering up to $5000 per group in the City of Whittlesea. This fund can be used to either support an existing group to engage and involve more multicultural women, or help start a new groups. Join the information session on Thursday 8 May at 3.00pm. Applications close 25 May.
For more information contact May Thu Ne Win on 9401 6666 or mwin@whittleseacc.org.au
Or Jennie Barnes 0488 159 983 or jbarnes@whittleseacc.org.au
Scraps to Soil Compost Festival
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre, 2 Snugburgh Way, Epping
At this free event, we'll have:
- Simple, hands-on workshops on composting and reducing food waste
- Tips for easy meal preparation and sustainable gardening
- Cooking demonstrations
- Information about our local food and garden waste service
- Free compost!
- And more
Whether you're new to composting or have been gardening for years, there's something for everyone. Come enjoy a relaxed morning, meet your neighbours, and take home useful ideas to try at home. For more information and to register, visit: whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Scraps-to-Soil
Kristie
New Arrivals & Community & Family Engagement Leader kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au