Defence Mentor News

Kelly Quigg-Akkersdyk
Defence School Mentor
Kelly.Quigg@education.vic.gov.au

Easter Holiday Wishes

We wish all families a happy and safe Easter. Wishing you all safe travels and hoping you have a wonderful Easter holiday filled with family time.

There’s a lot happening around the community and surrounding areas over the holidays, so it’s a great opportunity to explore what we have on offer. Enjoy your time, and we look forward to seeing everyone after the break!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays will receive a lunch voucher at Defence Club on Tuesday and Thursday.

March

William, Keira, Isobelle, Logan, Zayk and Jack

As a special treat, each of you will receive a free lunch voucher to be redeemed at the school canteen. If you haven’t received your voucher yet, please make sure to stop by Defence Club to collect it before the end of February.

We hope you have a fantastic birthday.

Defence Club

Easter Hat Parade Gift Bags for Defence Students

Last week of term, all Defence primary students will be coming home with a gift bag to assist in preparing for the Easter Hat Parade on Tuesday first day back term 2. This is made possible thanks to the generous donations from the Fountain family and the Reject Shop.

We hope this will keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays and make for a wonderful contribution to the Easter Hat Parade for our primary students.

Term 2 Program Update for Defence Families

With Term 2 approaching, we’re excited to introduce some new activities for our Defence families. In Term 1, we kept things cool with icy poles and slushies for the warmer weather. For Term 2, we’ll be serving cakes and slices on Thursdays, while Tuesdays will continue to be Craft Activity and Games Day.

If your child has any allergies, please inform me as soon as possible so we can ensure food options are suitable for them.

We look forward to another great term with your children!

Join a Sports Club in Seymour and surrounding

To any families looking at joining a sports club around Seymour, please feel free to reach out and I can guide you in the right direction, whether it be football, netball, soccer, basketball, karate, swimming, or other activities. Let me know what your children might enjoy, and I’ll be happy to connect you with the right contacts for that sport.

Save the Date

Thursday 24th April

Reminder for Defence Families - ANZAC Day Ceremony

Just a reminder for all Defence Families to RSVP for our school ANZAC Day ceremony, which will be held on 24th April at 9am. The ceremony will run for no longer than one hour, and it will take place during the first week back, Term 2.

We will be providing morning tea for all Defence Families and their children. The Catafalque party will also be in attendance, along with some staff and school leaders.

This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up, meet other Defence Families who attend Seymour College, and, if you haven’t already, introduce yourself to our Defence Mentor and other staff members.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Supporting Defence Families

If your family circumstances have recently changed, such as new postings or field, please remember to update me so I can provide the necessary support for your child.

Whether your child is experiencing relationship or friendship issues at school, or if there are any wellbeing concerns, I am more than happy to liaise with your child’s coordinators and ensure they receive the best assistance possible.

Your child’s wellbeing is our priority, and we are here to help in any way we can.

Gumbuya World

Gumbuya World invites all Veterans (current and ex-serving), and their families to join them for Gumbuya World's Veterans weekend event.

When: 11am-4pm, Friday the 4th – Sunday 6th of April

Free entry for Veterans
1/2 price tickets for Veteran family members
Free entry for Children under 90cm in height.

What’s included?

Friday, 4th of April, 11am - 4pm

Wild Weekday!

Wildlife Park open

Junior Rides available for 2 hours. (12pm - 2pm)

Saturday, 5th & Sunday 6th, 11am-4pm

Rides, Wildlife & Live Shows with BONUS water attractions when weather permits.

Please note: All Veterans are to present either an ADF ID, DVA card (any colour), or show digital Veterans card upon arrival for entry.

Link to purchase free and discounted tickets here:

Gumbuya World online tickets - Products

Day ticket include Access to everything within the park open on the day of attendance, with no additional costs for any of our Dry rides, or Bonus water attractions. They only activity that requires additional spend is our Surfing simulator SURFS UP! and Animal encounters.

There will daily shows included with entry ticket:

12pm Outback Show

1.30pm Free Flight Bird Show

Kookaburra Kids

The Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation deliver the Defence Kids Program across Australia for young people aged 9-18 years. They provide camps, activity days and age-appropriate