GECPA News
Picnic
What a lovely day we had for the school picnic on Sunday 23 February at Booran Reserve! Delightful weather, company, new friends and food.
The Glen Eira College Parents Association are a group of parents and carers who support the school community with events, news, friendships and a little fundraising - All GEC parents and guardians welcome. 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 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
Co-convenors
Attention 2020 Year 7 parents/carers
Each year GECPA puts together a list that is completely separate to any list the GEC office has. The idea behind this list is that it will supply Year 7 parents with contact information for parents of their child’s friends. This list was emailed to all Year 7 parents mid February by the office. If you did not get the list – please contact GEC office – as they don’t have your correct information. If you got a copy of it but were not on the list and want to be part of it - you must complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PX6MSTM . GECPA is unable to publish your information without permission to do so. Please do this before the 20th March 2020 so we can follow up and get your information correlated into the next version of the list, which will be released early in Term 2.
GECPA Meetings
The next meeting will be Thursday 5 March at 7pm, upstairs at Grill’d in Koornang Road Carnegie. Future meetings will alternate between weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Details if you send an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au.
Call for trivia night team
GECPA is planning a trivia night in late winter with a committee working to put on a fun night and some fundraising for the school, like previous trivia nights. We need a few more volunteers to assist planning the night. Please email GECPA if you can help gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au
Jenny Sanchez in Glen Eira Council International Women’s Day photo exhibition
Jenny was nominated by a former student for her achievements, passion and contributions to the Glen Eira community.
“Jenny Sanchez in the Wellbeing Leader at Glen Eira College. I like remembering her from school because she was always out and about in the school community and at events like the Relay for Life and school sports. She knows everyone and they can find her if they need help. She is no nonsense, sporty and really funny at assemblies. I liked how she made a little time in class for relaxation.”
Exhibition at the Glen Eira Town Hall Gallery corner of Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads 5-22 March
Open M-F 10-5 and Saturday 1-5 closed public holidays
Opening night Thursday 5th March from 6pm RSVP via www,trybooking.com/BIAZP
And there is a People’s choice awards
2nd Hand Uniform Stalls
Thanks to parents who helped with the stall in January and donated uniforms that were very much appreciated by school families. The next uniform stall will be held next term as the weather changes. Please donate unwanted uniform to the office and email gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au if you would like to help with the stall.
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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.
Ride 2School Day Friday 13th March at Glen Eira College
Glen Eira College encourages to students to walk, ride,scoot or skate to school – half way is ok. It's still some exercise and cuts traffic at the school gate, especially on Ride2School Day.
Glen Eira Council Youth sustainable living workshop
20 March 2020 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Glen Eira Youth Services & the Sustainability Team are supporting young people’s passion for climate action and sustainable living by providing a workshop that will cover 10 simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
The is a free event for young people aged 12 – 25 years old who have a connection to Glen Eira (live, work, study).
Limited spaces available, secure a ticket online via https://www.trybooking.com/BHVAE
Glen Eira Council eSafety Parent Information Night
Renowned eSafety expert – Greg Gebhart will present ways help parents and guardians, better understand online safety issues and their impact on young people.
This presentation will explore the latest research into online safety, technology trends and the benefits and risks of social media. This presentation will cover confronting topics and is intended for parents of teens only.
Tuesday 24 March 2020, 6:30 pm - 8 pm at Duncan Mackinnon Pavilion Corner of North Rd and Murrumbeena Rd Murrumbeena,
Bookings are essential Make a booking or contact Youth Services on 9524 3676.
Teen School Holiday Program Come Chill With Us This Autumn
Activities for young people aged 12 to 18 years include Trees Adventure (High Ropes) Excursion, Survivor Challenge Day + BBQ, ceramics painting at Glaze it! NGV + Movies, Melbourne Zoo + Photo Scavenger Hunt and XP Gaming + Nachos Incursion! Bookings open 9AM - Tuesday 10 March 2020 and close 5PM - Friday 20 March 2020
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/teen-school-holiday-program
Chance for students to tell Glen Eira Council what they need – Glen Eira Youth Survey
Glen Eira Council wants to hear from local young people, 10 - 25 years old in this 2 minute survey. Glen Eira City Council's Youth Services provides support to young people who may be struggling with a range of issues - Mental Health, Stress, Loneliness, Relationships, Employment - and this is your chance to tell us what issues are important to you and what services are needed by all young people in Glen Eira. Help Youth Services provide the best programs, support and events so that all young people in Glen Eira can reach their full potential.
It's also your chance to win one of five $50 Westfield Gift Cards.
Perform at SOGE Fest 2020! Bands, vocalists and instrumentalists
Sounds of Glen Eira Festival
The Youth Leadership Team is currently calling on all young performers who are interested in having the opportunity to perform at SOGE Fest 2020, to submit their demos for selection.
We are looking for Bands, vocalists and instrumentalists, aged 12-25 years old with a connection to Glen Eira (lives, works, or studies).
Entrants can submit their demo to the Youth Information Centre, 86 Robert Street, Bentleigh or submit online by 4:00pm Friday 12th June.
Acts will compete for the chance to win two days professional studio recording and a professional photo shoot. Runner Up and People’s Choice Awards will also win $200 gift vouchers.
Participants may also be selected to perform in front of thousands at one of Glen Eira’s Party in the Parks in 2021.
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/events-for-youth/sounds-of-glen-eira
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint workshop April 1
Free presentation on ten easy steps to reduce your carbon footprint and how to adapt to a changing climate.
Presenter: Helen Millicer — Principal at One Planet Consulting, Churchill Fellow and local sustainability champion.
Wednesday, 01 April 7 - 9PM Caulfield Park Pavilion - Community Room, Balaclava Rd, Caulfield Nth
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=596362&
It's all about the vibe at Warrawee Park as we watch the sun come down with fantastic music, delicious food trucks and a refreshing pop-up bar!
Saturday 21 March 2020 4pm-9pm
Warrawee Park Corner Drummond St and Atherton Rd Oakleigh - a 2 min walk from Oakleigh Station
City of Monash
https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Leisure/Upcoming-Events/Live-at-Warrawee
Cathy McNaughton
GECPA