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'WICKED' THE MUSICAL - YOUNG AUSTRALIAN BROADWAY CHORUS - SEEKING CAST
Want to be in the Major Youth Production of the Popular Broadway Show?
Auditions Open to Young Performers 15-21 Years
Audition Dates: August 5 & 6
This is an amazing opportunity to experience the intensive rehearsal process that goes into creating a major musical production, as well as the thrill of performing an iconic work like WICKED for a 10 performance run at the National Theatre in St. Kilda.
The rehearsals and performances will take place in the school holidays in December 2017/January 2018 so won't conflict with any of your school drama or musical productions.
All details regarding auditions, rehearsals, performances and commitment can be found in the downloadable WICKED Information Kit.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to increase their skills working on a large production in a professional theatre.
For queries call Elysia Agius on (03) 8199 8344 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).
THE DOLL'S HOUSE IN 'OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE'
The Doll's House owned by Collingwood College will be open to the public on Saturday, 29 July as part of Open House Melbourne.
The Doll’s House, built in the 1880s, is possibly the smallest house in Victoria. It consists of two rooms and is only 2.5 metres wide. It was occupied until 1978. At one time a family of five lived in the house. The first couple who lived in the house had a daughter named Lily, who died at a very young age. Collingwood once had a very high infant and child mortality rate due to bad living conditions. The Doll’s House shows the history of the working class in Victoria, providing evidence of the living conditions experienced by slum dwellers before strict planning controls. After a report in 1937, houses such as the Doll’s House were demolished to make way for Housing Commission flats. The Doll’s House was moved twice and ended up dismantled in the council yards with the council unsure about what to do with it. It was then decided to sell it to Collingwood College for $1, and it was rebuilt close to its original site in Islington Street. In 2013 the house was restored by a group of Collingwood College students as part of a history project. It now looks as it would have when Lily was living there with her parents in the 1880s.
Need to Know:
Heritage Listed: Yes
Open: Saturday, 29 July from 10am - 1pm - Booking required for this building
What's Open: All sections
Special Note: Limited mobility access
Tour Type: Pre-booked
Click here to make a booking
PARENTING TEENS STUDY
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Parents want to raise teenagers who are respectful and responsible, happy and confident. But, helping your teen navigate adolescence can be stressful and unpredictable. Researchers at The University of Queensland are excited to offer Australian parents of pre-teens and teens (aged 10-16 years) the opportunity to try a brand new online parenting program for free as part of a research trial. The program is based on the successful Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. We are looking for parents who are experiencing conflict with their teenager or have concerns about their behaviour. You will be asked to complete questionnaires to help test the effects of the program. To find out more or register for the study, visit: https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parentingteens/project/online
BECOMING A TEACHER IN STEINER SCHOOLS
I have attached a flyer about our forthcoming Information Evening for prospective students who may be interested in finding out more about our course, and becoming a Teacher in a Steiner School. We have had a number of parents who have completed this full time course over the years.
Best wishes,
Tiffany Lovegrove
Phone: 03 9876 1092
Fax: 03 9876 7984
Email: t.lovegrove@steinerseminar.com
CHARM OF FINCHES SHOW
Collingwood College students, sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, aka Charm of Finches, are playing a special show at The Thornbury Theatre to celebrate one year since releasing their debut album "Staring at the Starry Ceiling" into the world.
Friday 28th July, with special guest, award winning South Australian artist Loren Kate. The show starts at 8pm and finishes at 10pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Bookings : http://www.thethornburytheatre.com/project/charm-finches-album-anniversary-show-july-28-2017/
CRAFT GROUP
Collingwood Crafters – your attention please!
The Beehive Craft group is continuing to meet on Friday mornings in the canteen.
This is the main period of making to support the Spring Fair!
Please come along on Friday mornings to the canteen and join us to sit and stitch, or pick up a pattern resource to make at home.
There are always plenty of options catering for skill level and time available. You are welcome to dip in and out as interest and availability permits.
Early this term: machine sewing day (doll cloths, aprons, dress up capes), felt story sets, extra afternoon workshop making beeswax food wraps, extra weekend workshop hand-dyeing wool felt (limited places)
If you would like to have a kit or a pattern / material to make for the fair at home, please contact Lauren on 0422133655 or email beehivecraftgroup@gmail.com
Collingwood Beehive Craft Group
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL ABILITIES
Please read the following for opportunities for all abilities to be active:
All Abilities Netball Programs and Competitions
All Abilities Netball provides the chance for people with physical or intellectual disability to participate directly or indirectly in local netball clubs and associations.
Most competitions and programs run during the netball season (March to September) and caters for ages 14 years and up, males and females. It is best to check with your nearest centre to find out if it’s the right program for you.
The closest All Abilities Netball Competition to Darebin is located in:
• Parkville All Abilities Netball
• Doncaster and District Netball Association
Get involved: You can register your interest through the above Associations directly or inquire through Netball Victoria. Email community@netballvic.com.au or phone 9321 2222.
Balloon Netball League (BNL)
Netball Victoria has teamed up with Scope to create opportunities in netball for people with intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities.
Fast, friendly and competitive, BNL is played with a large balloon on an indoor netball court. Players use either powered or manual wheelchairs, and can use a support person to help them move around the