Community Events:
Our school leaders were invited to participate in the Monash Junior Advisory Group Meeting - the Victorian Charter for Child Friendly Cities and Communities.
In the Council Chambers
We met the Sustainability Team.
Qu’s and answers for Councillor Stuart James:
How does the Council ensure playgrounds in Monash will be maintained and improved in the years ahead?
Playgrounds: Monash Playground and Play space strategy ( MP & P S) 2025-2035 has just been created and identifies the Play spaces indicatively scheduled for upgrade subject to funding over the next 10 years.
The MP&P Strategy 2025-2035 ensure Monash continues to have a planned, equitable and sustainable approach to the provision and management of play spaces in Monash.
What will be the current Council's legacy for Monash that my generation will look back at in 10-20 years time?
Current Council legacy: Focus on youth services and early childhood with Family and child hubs created – parent groups, playgroups. Climate change – Monash recycling station – working on the issue of disposing soft plastics.
What can our local government do to ensure that my generation will be able to afford to live in Monash in the future?
Affordable housing in Monash – out of Council control – we can control the rates and Council expenses.
What will happen to Waverley Park once the Hawks move to Dingley, will local council ensure the facility is maintained?
Waverley Park: The Council has taken over management of Waverley Park form Mirvac. They are developing a great playground and a Cafe and ensuring there is plenty of green space.
Many thanks to Mr Elliott for assisting the students in developing their questions.
The questions were excellent, and all 4 students spoke really well.
Certificates for participating in the Junior Advisory Group Meeting at the City of Monash and a photo with CR Stuart James who answered the students questions.
eSafety parent webinars
The eSafety Commissioner's office is running a series of webinars for parents in Term 3. The topics are:
- Understanding how to support your child with online gaming
Suitable for parents and carers of children and young people in primary and early secondary school. - Consent and online boundaries: How to support your primary-aged child
Suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school. - An introduction to online safety and emerging technologies
Suitable for parents and carers of children and parents in primary and secondary school.
There's a choice of dates/times for each webinar. Get the details and register on the eSafety website.