Community notices
Girls Make Games
Girls Make Games (GMG) summer camp, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering, Monash
15 January 2018 - 20 January 2018
9am - 4pm
Lawson Room, Building 69, Room 201 [22 Alliance Way, Clayton Campus]
Want to design, program and publish your own video game?
What will you learn in a week?
- Game Programming
- Game Design
- Game Art
- Intro to VR
- Audio Engineering
- Practice Pitching to Industry Experts
Girls Make Games is an international game development program designed to inspire middle and high school girls to learn game design, programming and entrepreneurship. Girls Make Games is a series of international summer camps, workshops and game jams designed to inspire the next generation of designers, creators, and engineers.
Pre-registration Link: http://girlsmakegames.com/registration.html
At this time, GMG are offering an early registration discount of AUD 50 (automatically applied when registering).
GMG also offer need-based financial aid scholarships. Families may apply for scholarships by completing the financial aid application found here: http://girlsmakegames.com/ausreg.html
Notification of works on Merri Creek bike path
City West Water are currently undertaking a large water main renewal in Rushall Reserve, North Fitzroy.
To complete the works we will be closing a section of the Merri Creek Trail between Holden Street and the Koonda Lat Bridge. Please see the attached for further details.
Schoool holiday music program
A Northcote parent runs a school holiday music program in Brunswick called "Girls Rock! Melbourne", aimed at encouraging girls and female-identifying 10-17 year olds to learn, play and perform music.
The program offers full-scholarship places, as well as reduced and full-fee places and our next week long program is in the September school holidays. See attached flyer for more information.
Come n Try....baseball
Want to try something new this Summer?
The Fitzroy Baseball Club are hosting their Annual Come n Try Day on Saturday 9 September, giving kids (big & small) the chance to try baseball and/or t-ball for the first time.
The day is completely free and all equipment for new players will be provided.
For more information or to ask questions, visit their Facebook event via http://bit.ly/2v1sG4a
Come 'n' try...cricket
Holy Trinity Cricket Club are now recruiting for girls aged 10-18. See attached flyer for details.
Cricket for boys and girls
Register now for the 2017/18 Cricket season with Clifton Hill Cricket Club. Seeking players of all ages. See flyer attached.
More cricket opportunities
We are currently promoting our cricket program for Edinburgh Cricket Club (based in Fitzroy) which starts at the end of September. See details below.
Fun and fitness for Fathers' Day
Join the YMCA Fathers' Day Fun Run at the iconic Tan Track. For registration details see attached flyer.
Opportunity: WEP student exchange
Are you interested in an overseas exchange, or hosting an exchange student? See attached flyer for details or visit wep.org.au