Community Noticeboard
Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College Altona invites applications for Year 7 in 2023 before the closing date of 20 August 2021. To apply, please follow this link to our website :
Emmanuel College
Welcome back to school for the second half of 2021. We have some exciting things coming up this term that the students will love being involved with. Our extensive transition program continues with the Games Night approaching for the Year 6s joining us next year. This is a terrific opportunity for the students to meet new friends, some teachers and have some fun before they even start at their new school.
Ski Camp and the Music camp are both coming up later this term as well as the termly interschool sports programs continuing. Our Annual Alumni Business Breakfast will occur on 18 August where former Olympian Andrew Gaze will come and join us for a chat there really is something for everyone.
We have had to alter our upcoming Information Morning events. Due to the ease of lockdown restriction still being in place, these events will now be virtual events. They will still run at the same time and on the same date as scheduled. The College will send links for the sessions to people who have registered on the day before the event. It is essential that if you want to join the Information Morning that you register using the link on the College website http://www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au/
Sessions are:
Notre Dame commencing at 9.00 am
St Paul’s Campus commencing at 10.30 am
Also, it is important to note that we are approaching the closing date for applications for Year 7, 2023, which is Friday 20 August 2021. A prospectus Pack containing an application form can be requested from the school by using the enrolment information tab on the College website, by emailing
enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au or calling the College Registrar on 8325 5119 of visiting
the friendly reception staff at either campus.
Latest News at Emmanuel College
Music is a big part of school life at Emmanuel and manages to bring us joy in trying times. Earlier this year, our music students collaborated with renowned musician Ashley Naylor to produce two wonderful pieces. These are the first in an annual series of opportunities that we aim to provide to our students.
Please use these links to enjoy the performances.
Heroes - https://youtu.be/NbB2V5mSumU
Hey Jude - https://youtu.be/5OWbdWZctIU
Hobsons Bay Library
Hobsons Bay Libraries’ Winter school holiday program is now live and open for bookings! Please share the attached information with your families so that they don’t miss out on an exciting range of virtual programs, shows and click & collect craft.
If you are able to add the following to your newsletter, we’d appreciate it.
Places for each of these fun and free activities are limited, so bookings are essential. Get in early to avoid disappointment. To book, visit
Don’t forget to check out the Hobsons Bay Libraries YouTube channel. You’ll find plenty of creative prompts and activity ideas to keep the fun going all winter long.
OSHclub
Outside of School Hours (OSH) care (Before and After School Care) is provided by OSHclub, on site at Queen of Peace Primary School. Children must be pre-registered on line to attend. More information can be found by clicking this link OSHclub . Many families are eligible for Child Care Subsidy, which reduces the out of pocket cost of outside school hours care. To establish what level of CCS you may be entitled to please contact the Centrelink Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.
OSH at QoP Program 0421 287 254
OSH Head Office 8564 9000
Cancellations: 48 hours' notice is required for cancellation of a Before or After School booking.
Cancellations can only be made through the following means:
- Online - Log into your account at oshclub.com.au
- Phone - Contact the customer service and billing team on 1300 395 735
- Text - SMS the Coordinator of the program on 0421 287 254 and include all details: child's name, date and session you wish to cancel.
Joan Kirner House Free Workshops
There are still a few workshops available for August and September if you wish to participate in a "Using Email" Workshop or a Workshop on "Get Money Smart". Also available are Zoom lessons, Internet Banking and MyGov Set up.
Details in the link below :-
Aspergers Victoria
Aspergers Victoria is a small not-for-profit organisation supporting Victorians who have Aspergers, autism, or other similar neurodiverse profiles. We run online and in-person support groups, programs, and events for our community to help them feel connected, supported, and empowered to live the life they want for themselves.
To find out more about these programs you can head to their website