GECPA News
2nd Hand Uniform Stall – Thursday 19th September 5pm, same night as Parent Teacher Interviews
Sale of donated uniforms to help families and school. Helpers needed to set up the stall at 4.30 - please RSVP by sending an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au.
Movie Night - Sunday 20th October Michelle Payne Ride like a Girl – Elsternwick Classic
Save the date, more details shortly. The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. Director: Rachel Griffiths, Writers: Andrew Knight (screenplay), Elise McCredie (screenplay) Stars: Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill, Sullivan Stapleton.
Glen Eira Parents Association Meetings – newcomers welcome
- Thursday 10 October Anabella Pizza and Pasta, 1141 Glenhuntly Rd just west of Glen Huntly Station, 7.30pm for meeting and coffee or dessert or come from 6.30pm to share a meal first
- Movie night Sunday 20 October – Ride like Girl - Michelle Payne’s story, Elsternwick Classic
- GECPA end of year dinner Thursday 14 November Theio Theo Greek restaurant 5 Waverley Rd Malvern East
Come along and discuss possible class contact lists and help us plan a movie night, and other activities - all GEC parents and guardians welcome – a great chance to meet some school families and help the school. Our meetings are friendly and informal, and your level of involvement is up to you. If you are interested in being involved, want to come to any of our meetings or are not already receiving our emails, please send an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au.
Volunteers welcome even in a small way.
The easiest way to be involved with GECPA is to come to our events, but we especially appreciate those who can volunteer a bit of time. We need new families to get involved as some families leave the school at the end of each year. We know not everyone is able to make a regular commitment, but we also rely on people who turn up just once or more during the year to help out a little. And we also need people to join our committee.
Eliza and Jelena
GECPA Co-convenors
Welcome to 2020 Year 7 Families
Thanks to parents who spoke on the 4th September to families of students coming to Year 7 in 2020 about GEC and GECPA. If you haven’t yet joined the 2020 Year 7 contact list please complete the form here.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PX6MSTM
Entertainment Book
The fundraising Entertainment book is available at the school office or digital memberships.
Please help our fundraising efforts by buying an Entertainment Membership from us. You'll receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do - helping our fundraising at the same time!
With the newer Digital Membership (having a copy on your phone), you'll use it even more – especially with the brilliant ‘Near Me’ feature. You simply hit the 'Near Me' tab to see what deals are around you anywhere, anytime! AND you can download it onto your child/s phones for them to take advantage of the offers too! Many families save from $550 - $1000+ per year with their membership. It really is brilliant value for just $70.
Weekly walk and talk
We have a social walking group which meets once a week to walk and chat for an hour. We meet on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting) at 7:45pm at the corner of Crosbie and Murrumbeena Roads at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve. So that we can keep in contact, we have set up a messaging group on Whatsapp. To join the group, just email us your name and phone number. (If you don't already have Whatsapp installed on your smartphone, you will need to do that first -it's very easy to install and to use). send an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au if you want to walk with us.
2019 Youth Art Exhibition Call for Artists in Glen Eira
City Council’s Youth Leadership Team is calling all Glen Eira artists aged five to 25 to submit their best artwork for display at Glen Eira City Gallery in the 2019 Youth Art Exhibition. Artists will be in the running to win Westfield gift cards up to the value of $200 in each category. Entrant categories Primary (five - 12 years), Secondary (13 - 18 years) Senior (19 - 25 years).
Exhibition open - Thursday 3 - Sunday 27 October. Glen Eira City Council Gallery Glen Eira Town Hall, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield Monday-Friday, 10am -5pm. Weekends, 1-5pm.
Winners Presentation Night - All entrants are encouraged to attend on Thursday 10 October 7pm- 8pm. Voting will be held for the People’s Choice Award between 7pm - 7.20pm. Followed by winners announcements.
Submit your artwork by 4.30pm, Friday 20 September. Click below to visit the website and find out how you can submit your artwork.
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/events-for-youth/youth-art-exhibition
Join #YouthVoice
If you have a passion for film, journalism, social media or youth issues, come and join the team.
Youth Voice meets Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at the Youth Information Centre, 86 Robert Street Bentleigh
"Youth Voice welcomed me with open arms and throughout the time I have been a part of the team, I have learnt so much, matured and grown as an individual whilst meeting people from all backgrounds with various values and opinions that opened my mind. It’s the best program for passionate teens seeking a fun, laid back activity". Youth Voice Participant, Talia Feeman
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/programs-for-youth/youthvoice
Glen Eira Pride
A social support group for young people aged 14 – 18 who are questioning or identify as LGBTIQA+. Glen Eira Pride is seeking participants to help us develop and relaunch the program with a focus on advocating for youth LGBTIQA+ issues, planning inclusive and diverse social events and creating connections with other like-minder young people in Glen Eira.
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/programs-for-youth/glen-eira-pride
Cathy McNaughton
GECPA