GECPA News
Multicultural Picnic
Our Multicultural Picnic on Wednesday 20th February was lots of fun for families who joined us and a warm welcome to the school for new families.
Ride2School Day Friday March 22
Active transport is a great way to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst students and the wider school community. Whether they ride or scoot all the way, or part way, it's a great way for all students to get active, learn new skills and increase their confidence. National Ride2School Day is a fantastic opportunity to encourage active travel within your school community. The day celebrates those who already actively travel to school and encourages those who don't to start.
In 2015 Glen Eira College adopted an active travel charter to encourage students and staff to travel by active means. Half way is ok - so if you are driving organise for your kids to walk from say Glenhuntly Road or station, Booran Reserve or scoot or ride from EE Gunn Park or the Town Hall.
Safer bike lanes for students near Glen Eira College
Glen Eira Council is planning to upgrade Inkerman St bike lanes to link the new Djerring trail under the skyrail at Caulfield to the proposed new St Kilda Road safer bike lanes and serving over 17,000 Monash Uni students. Safer bike lanes with more separation from traffic are also needed along Glen Eira, Booran and Neerim roads for students to ride more safely to Glen Eira College, libraries, shopping centres and the Bay – some 9000 students attend schools this route. Glen Eira Council is inviting feedback on safer bike lanes so please send your suggestions for safer routes for students and families on these and other local bike routes to mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Djerring Trail family ride Sunday morning 31st March
The Glen Eira Bicycle Users Group is hosting a family friendly ride along the new Djerring Trail under the new skyrail from Caulfield to Murrumbeena for a 1 hour ride.
Sunday 31 March 10am meet at Dudley St Carpark, East Caulfield Reserve. Option of coffee after. RSVP Cathy Erin 8E’s mum 0412 119 807
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gleneirabug/
Join our Facebook group to find out what is happening with cycling in Glen Eira
Next Meeting: Thursday 14th March at 6.30pm at Anabella Pizza and Pasta, 1141
Glenhuntly Road, Glenhuntly. (Near Glenhuntly Station)
Bicycles
Gran Prix Bicycles offer school families a 5% discount and 5% donation back to Glen Eira College. Collect a loyalty card from the school office and present it in store at Gran Prix Cycles, Glenhuntly Rd, Caulfield South.
GEC Parents Association (GECPA) – Join Us!
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 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. To Eliza and Svetlana
Our next meeting will discuss possible
- Party in the Park – Allnutt Park Bentleigh Sunday March 17
- Movie Night
- Autumn school uniform sale
Volunteers (welcome even in a small way) and other suggestions welcome.
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 7:45pm 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).
Caulfield Primary School Fete
Our famous Caulfield Primary School Fete is coming. We’re gearing up for a magnificent day filled with amazing food, fabulous wine, and exciting events. There’ll be a petting zoo, carnival rides, show bags, silent auction, live music, crafts, Japanese activities, workshops, and more. We can’t wait to see you there.
Where: Caulfield Primary School – 724 Glenhuntly Rd. Caulfield South
When: Sunday 31st March, 11am – 4pm
Teen school holiday program April 9-18th
Activities are open to young people aged 12 to 18 years. All participants must live, work or study in Glen Eira. To find out more, visit our booking information page, contact Youth Services on 9524 3676 or email youthservices@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Bookings open Monday 18 March at 9am and close Friday 29 March at 5pm.
Bookings for activities are made online and places are limited. Book online*
If your child requires additional support to participate in the Teen School Holiday program, please contact 9524 3676 to discuss activities and support requirements before booking.
Cathy McNaughton
GECPA