More information in the attached flyer.

The Victorian Interschools Ski competition is on again in August this year at Mt Buller. It’s a great event where schools across the state come together and compete in a range of areas including alpine ski, snowboard, and cross country skiing. All levels of experience are welcome – there’s always a range of abilities particularly in the primary school divisions.

One of our parents is planning to register his daughter in the Alpine ski events, if anyone else is interested in participating under the Ivanhoe Primary umbrella, please contact Lance Greenwood – lance.greenwood@initiative.com.au. It’s a very popular event so if you are thinking about it, you will also need to move quickly to book accommodation on the mountain (which is recommended as events often start very early!).

You can find more information at www.interschools.com.au – or Lance is happy to have a chat with parents who are interested.

Various Parental Support Programs & other programs

Please note that while we take every care to only include worthwhile activities, we do not endorse them or profit from them in any way. Please do your own due diligence before enrolling in a program.

Holiday Music Program

*This may be just what you’re looking for with regards to the holidays.

Dear Ivanhoe Primary School

Speak Percussion is presenting an exciting event during the April School Holidays that we think your students and parents/guardians would enjoy.

Is it possible to include something in an upcoming newsletter or email? Below is some information for an easy copy and paste.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you need more information.

Kind Regards,

Biddy

Speak Percussion presents: You’re an Instrument!

Cutting edge technology meets crazy fun!

This April School Holidays at Darebin Arts Centre.

Two scientists take kids on a wild magical ride where movement becomes music, turning anything & everything into musical instruments. Yes, new technology can turn the actions of a human body, a pot-plant, or even a shampoo bottle, into any sound known to humanity. So move it!

A funny interactive all-ages family show exploring the history of sound & music, including the thoughts and feelings behind any toot, ding, dong or symphony, featuring the incredibly exciting technology of Airsticks.

When: 15 April 1.30pm & 3pm

16 April 10.30am, 12pm & 2pm

Where: Darebin Arts Centre

401 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072

BUY TICKETS HERE

For ages 5-12 Years

Warnings: None

Duration: 50 Minutes

All of the shows are relaxed performances:

No lockout
General House Lights will remain on at 25%
Noise levels will be lower than for an adult show

For accessible or wheelchair bookings please contact: ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au.

Sleep Hygiene Webinar - headspace Greensborough & Austin YETTI - 4 April 2023

Sleep is essential for young people to feel their best and do their best, but many young people get far less sleep than they need.

headspace Greensborough, in partnership with Austin Health Youth Engagement and Treatment Team Initiative (YETTI), will be delivering an information webinar for parents/carers and members of the community.

This information session, run by experienced Youth Mental Health Clinicians, aims to explore why many young people don’t get enough good quality sleep and will explore practical sleep hygiene tailored for young people.

Who can attend?

Current family, friends & carers of YETTI & headspace Greensborough clients, as well as any other members of the local community.

When & Where?

Tuesday 4 April 2023, 5:30pm to 6:30pm, via Zoom

Cost?

Free!

RSVP via Eventbrite

Please note: registrations are limited due to allowing time for discussion. As such, this webinar will not be recorded.

Many thanks to our local schools & community agencies who are able to share these event details to their own networks.

We have a fantastic range of free and low cost opportunities coming up for local young people across the school holidays and during April! Please share these in your networks and with young people and families you work with.

“Game Night Takeover”

We are inviting you to take over the library on Friday night with exclusive access! Play a D&D session, join the Mario Kart tournament or try a bit of everything we’ve got on, including: Role Playing Games (Dungeons & Dragons, Dread), Jackbox Games, Magic the Gathering, Board Games, Nintendo Switch on the giant theatre screen (Smash Bros & Mario Kart).

To book in please click on the link below:

WHEN: Friday 31 March

WHERE: Ivanhoe Library

TIME: 6pm – 9pmContact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential at https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=529955

TARGET GROUP: 15-25 years

COST: FREE

Role Playing Games Collective

We are hosting this term with different Role Playing Game (RPG) systems. Some are like Dungeons & Dragons and others not so much but all are filled with fun & adventure. This session will run “one shots” (a single stand alone adventure) with experienced Game Masters suitable for new & experienced players. Please note that we will be limited D&D games at this session but will be running different systems instead. To book in please click on the link below;

WHEN: Saturday 1 April

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 11am – 3pmContact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/571188148127

TARGET GROUP: 12-16 years

COST: FREE

All Abilities Music & Art Event @ Ivanhoe Library!

Join us as young people from our all-abilities Jets Inclusion Programs launch their new group, ‘The Zizzy Street Band’ and their ‘Minecraft Mob Zine’. Everyone welcome!

This event is fully supervised, all-ages, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. Presented by Banyule Youth Services.

DATE & TIME: Monday April 3 2023.

LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe, Amphitheatre – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Wurundjeri Country.

COST: FREE

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/586643024077

ENQUIRIES: leza.cullen@banyule.vic.gov.au

MOVIE: “Dungeon & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”

We have the whole cinema to ourselves to watch this D&D tale of a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers

embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they

run afoul of the wrong people.

WHEN: Wednesday 12 April

WHERE: Hoyts, Greensborough

TIME: 1.30 – 4.15pmContact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588700116897

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: $8 tickets & each guest gets a free giftbag!

Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiMinixSXII

Malahang Skate Jam

Join us for a fun afternoon at Malahang Skatepark! Banyule Youth Services and Locality Store will be running fun activities and giving out prizes for skaters of all skill levels and the team from Open House will also be at the Bike Hut running sports activities and a FREE BBQ! BYO helmet and water bottle.

This event is fully supervised event for ages 12-25. Strictly drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free.

DATE & TIME: Thursday April 13 2023.

LOCATION: Malahang Reserve, Oriel Rd, West Heidelberg Wurundjeri Country.

COST: FREE

TICKETS: BOOKINGS PREFERRED AT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/589387292257

ENQUIRIES: kieran.west@banyule.vic.gov.au

Immersive Worlds

Explore new worlds through VR, D&D, tabletop/board games, an escape room and Nintendo Switch on the big screen!

WHEN: Friday 14 April

WHERE: Ivanhoe library

TIME: 1-5pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588740597977

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Banyule Outdoor Movies: “Spirt Untamed & Minions: The Rise of Gru”

Join us for Banyule’s outdoor movie program in this screening of both “Spirited Untamed: The Movie” (rated G) followed by “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (rated PG).

No bookings required. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy.

WHEN: Saturday 15 April

WHERE: Anthony Beale Reserve, St Helena

TIME: 3-6.30pmNo bookings required.

TARGET GROUP: All ages

COST: FREE

More here: www.banyule.vic.gov/movies

Makers Crafternoon

Calling all creatives & emerging artists! Want to learn some new crafts to add to your makers experience?

Choose 2 workshops including; using Polymer clay, wellbeing cards, pompom (Soot sprites) & scrunchies.

All materials and snacks provided

WHEN: Tues 18 April

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 1-4pm

Contact: Call Leza on 0411 267 427 or email Leza on leza.cullen@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588754058237

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Upcycle Screen Printing

Learn how easy it is to create home made screen prints, using simple methods of creating stencils or even using leaves and flowers

to personalise your own garments or fabric. Great way to rejuvenate old garments that may have stains you want to hide or update

so you don’t have to replace them with new garments! Bring your own light coloured clothing or pilllowcase if you want & we will also have materials to use as well.

WHEN: Wednesday 19 April

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 1-3pm

Contact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/589326711057

Wellbeing workshop

Get all the supplies & guidance on how to set up your own wellbeing tools including journaling,

making your own signature essential oil blend, and nature arrangements.

A wellbeing kit, snacks and all materials supplied.

WHEN: Thursday 20 April

WHERE: Watsonia library

TIME: 1.30-4.15pm

Contact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588945310277

Waterslide night for young people

Join us for a fun night with unlimited rides on the Tantrum Alley, Pipeline Slide & inflatables. Listen to our upcoming local DJ’s.

DATE & TIME: Friday 21 April

LOCATION: Watermarc, Greensborough

TIME: 6-9pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

No bookings required – just come along

TARGET GROUP: 10-17 years

COST: $3

EVENT: the All-Ages Tour is coming to Ivanhoe and over 30% of tickets are gone – get them quick!

On Saturday 27 May the All-Ages Tour takes over The Centre Ivanhoe with performances from King Stingray and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, PLUS the winner of our All-Ages Tour competition. This event is fully supervised, all-ages, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. The Push All-Ages Tour is delivered with support from Banyule City Council, Jets Studios and the Victorian Government as a part of the On The Road Again program, and is funded through Creative Victoria.

DATE & TIME: Saturday 27 May 2023, 5pm to 9pm

LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Wurundjeri Country

COST: $30+BF (please note: First Nations young people receive FREE entry & young people experiencing financial hardship can contact tickets@thepush.com.au – this email can also be reached to confirm companion tickets)

TICKETS: www.linktr.ee/jetsbundoora (use ‘FREEZA25’ for $5 off the ticket price!)

ENQUIRIES: jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history. Our community is made up of diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages and genders. Council is committed to access, equity, participation and rights for everyone; principles which empower, foster harmony and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

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Ciao a tutti,