GECPA News
Second-hand Uniform Stall
Held at Glen Eira College on Monday 29th January 2017 9am-10.30am (this is the same day as textbooks can be collected at school).
Please consider donating any spare uniform items. Smaller sizes are especially appreciated, as they are often sought by families of Year 7 students starting at Glen Eira College. Please ensure that all items are in reasonable condition and have been washed and thoroughly dried before you bring them in. Please note that we cannot sell items that are no longer part of the college uniform, such as polar fleece jackets or the older-style sports tops (sports tops in the current style - with red sleeves - are very welcome).
Please consider volunteering to help make this stall a success by helping us run and to set up/ pack up the stall.
Every year, this stall helps many families and raises money for the college. Any items or time that you donate will be valuable.
Sports uniforms and equipment that can't be reused at GEC can be donated to Boots For All Sports www.bootsforall.org.au/
- McKinnon Basketball Association11 Clarence Street, Bentleigh East 9579 1200 M-F 9–4.30.
- Victorian Amateur Football Association - Umpires Association 170 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick Park, Training nights www.vafaua.asn.au/
- Lord Street Primary School.6 Lloyd Street, Malvern East.9573 4600 M-F 8-4.30.
Parties In The Park
Party In The Park and Pet Expo — Allnutt Park Sunday 18 March 2018, 10am - 4pm
Glen Eira College parents will run a fundraising stall to support Glen Eira students - selling snow cones, locally grown honey, homemade jams and kid's animal themed craft kits. Volunteers needed.
Other Glen Eira Parties in the park
- Under the Stars Saturday 20 January 2018, 6pm at Packer Park, Carnegie featuring Archie Roach supported by Ali Barter and JamHaus.
- Princes Park, Sunday 18 February, 10am - 4pm
Farewell from Juliet, the Outgoing Convenor
It has been a privilege to be co-convenor or convenor of GECPA for the last 4 years. When my children started at Glen Eira College, there was no parents association. In 2012, two other GEC mothers (braver than I) started GECPA. Ellen Frajman and Helen Midler were our first co-convenors, and they enthusiastically launched themselves into establishing GECPA. They thought, as I did, that it would be a valuable addition to the school and the wider community.
I joined the committee at the first meeting, and eventually became co-convenor then sole convenor. In 2015 I also had Marie-Pierre Deleplanque as co-convenor. Various other parents have served on the committee and made valuable contributions. I am grateful to all of them.
I am extremely proud of the contribution GECPA has made to the school so far, and of all the parents who have donated their time and energy for the sake of the school and community. I am glad that I am leaving GECPA in good hands- a bunch of dedicated, creative, enthusiastic and friendly parents.
A look back at 2017:
- In January, our second-hand uniform stall raised over $2,000 and helped many families.
- In March, we enjoyed a Multicultural Picnic in the school grounds. This free event helped many families to meet each other while enjoying great food and celebrating our diverse community.
- Also in March, we held a fundraising stall at the council event Party in the Park, selling snow cones and other goodies to raise over $900.
- In June, we held our very popular movie night at the Classic Cinema, where we enjoyed watching Wonder Woman.
- In August, volunteers from our community supported the college production of Fame Junior with a delicious supper at interval.
- Through the Woolworths Earn and Learn campaign, we helped the college buy new sports equipment, which should arrive in term 1 next year.
- Monies raised helped Glen Eira College pay for:
- musical instruments (approx. $5,000 worth)
- outdoor seating in the area behind the Performing Arts Centre (contributed about $7,000 towards the cost)
- a defibrillator (approx. $2,000).
Thank you to all our volunteers who have contributed over the course of 2017.
New co-convener – volunteer sought to share role
We are seeking a volunteer to share the role as co-convenor of Glen Eira College Parents Assoc.
This is a leadership position, that would look great on your resume!
We also have some fantastic and experienced committee members who will provide support and share many roles.
If you are interested or would like to find out more, please email gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au
GEC Parents Association (GECPA) – Join Us!
GECPA is an active, well organised and friendly group of parents from across the school community. All GEC parents and guardians are welcome to attend our meetings – 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 being involved in GECPA please send an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au
Weekly walk and talk
We have a social walking group which meets once a week to walk and chat for about an hour. We meet on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting) at 7:30pm 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).
School Crossing Campaign
Our campaign to make the street at Glen Eira College safer continues. In August, School Council contacted all Glen Eira College families with a fact sheet analysing traffic data from the Booran Road pedestrian crossing. Families were asked to contact their local MP and the Minister for Roads and Safety urgently to ask for a safer school crossing.
We are pleased that local MP's have reported receiving a number of phone calls and emails from GEC families. Glen Eira Councillors are also doing what they can to have this issue resolved.
David Southwick, MLA for Caulfield, presented our petition in the Victorian Legislative Assembly on 7th September, saying 'We call on the state government and VicRoads to urgently install variable electronic speed signage at this dangerous pedestrian crossing on Booran Road, Caulfield East.' Ruth Gordon, President of School Council, also attended to show her support.
We now have almost 400 signatures on our online petition. If you haven't signed yet, please add your name at https://www.change.org/p/urgent-action-on-speed-signs-for-glen-eira-college-students and pass this link onto your family and friends (children can also sign the petition).
Thanks for supporting the campaign to improve road safety to save our children’s lives. If you have not yet contacted your local MP or the Minister, here are the contact details again:
Minister for Roads and Road Safety: Luke Donnellan MP
Ph. 9706 0566 luke.donnellan@parliament.vic.gov.au
Local Members of Parliament:
Caulfield – David Southwick, MP Ph. david.southwick@parliament.vic.gov.au
Oakleigh – Steve Dimopoulos MP Ph. 9568 2456 Steve.Dimopoulos@parliament.vic.gov.au
Entertainment Books and 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/ren'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.
Gran Prix Cycles - Supporting GEC and Giving Discounts
Gran Prix Cycles in Caulfield South offers regular support to Glen Eira College with a special offer, which benefits you and the college. Collect a loyalty card from the GEC office to take advantage of this offer:
