GECPA News
Glen Eira Parents Association Meetings
- Saturday 31st August: 11am at Aaron & Co Café, 572 Glen Huntly Road west of Kooyong Rd
- Thursday 10th October: Anabella Pizza and Pasta, 1141 Glenhuntly Rd just west of Glen Huntly Station, 7.30 for meeting and coffee or dessert or come from 6.30 to share a meal first
- GECPA end of year dinner: Thursday 14th November, Theio Theo Greek restaurant 5 Waverley Rd Malvern East, 6:30pm start
Come along and help us plan a movie night (we have a tentative plan for Sunday 20th October – see below), and other activities - all GEC parents and guardians welcome – 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 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. Volunteers are welcome even if you can only help occasionally in a small way.
Eliza and Jelena
Co-convenors
Welcome to 2020 Year 7 Families - Wednesday 4th September 4.15pm
We would welcome current school parents from the GECPA to be there to give a friendly greeting to new school families.
2nd Hand Uniform Stall
The stall on Thursday 22nd August was popular, with families securing handy bargain uniforms. We raised $320.00 for the school. A big thank you to parent and staff helpers.
GECPA is planning another sale of second hand uniforms on Thursday 19th September 5pm - 6pm during the Year 8, 9 & 10 Parent Teacher Interviews. Please donate your unwanted uniform items to the office by Friday 30th August. This is a donation to the school - families will not receive any payment for their items.
Please ensure that all items are in reasonable condition and have been washed and 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 all grey sports tops (sports tops in the current style - with red sleeves- are very welcome).
Helpers needed to set up the stall at 4.30 - please RSVP by sending an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au.
Movie Sunday night – 20th October, Ride like a girl – Elsternwick Classic
Save the date details in next newsletters.
The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. Director: Rachel Griffiths, Writers: Andrew Knight (screenplay), Elise McCredie (screenplay) Stars: Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill, Sullivan Stapleton
Entertainment Book
The fundraising Entertainment book is available at the school office or 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/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.
Weekly walk and talk
We have a social walking group which meets once a week to walk and chat for 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). send an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au if you want to walk with us.
Glen Eira Council Teen School Holiday Program
Spring holidays- open to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live, work or study in Glen Eira.
Activities include Royal Melbourne Show, AFL Themed Sports Day + BBQ, Scienceworks + Ferry ride, Bounce INC, Movies + Arcade Gaming and Escape Rooms!
Bookings open 9am – Monday 2 and close 5pm - Friday 13 September or until sold out.
Places are limited and will fill up fast!
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/teen-school-holiday-program
Parent Information Night Sharon Witt - the girl guru!
Wednesday 28 August 2019 at 7:00pm Glen Eira Town Hall – Auditorium Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. During this thought provoking and highly informative workshop, Sharon will discuss the key issues she sees our tween (7- 13 year olds) girls face daily and provide practical parenting strategies.
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=516268&
Join #YouthVoice
The #YouthVoice program offers a platform for the youth of Glen Eira to promote issues and topics that are important to young people.
‘Youth Voice welcomed me with open arms and throughout the time I have been a part of the team, I have learnt so much, matured and grown as an individual whilst meeting people from all backgrounds with various values and opinions that opened my mind. It’s the best program for passionate teens seeking a fun, laid back activity’. Youth Voice Participant, Talia Feeman
If you have a passion for film, journalism, social media or youth issues, come and join the team.
Youth Voice meets Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at the Youth Information Centre, 86 Robert Street Bentleigh.
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/programs-for-youth/youthvoice
Glen Eira Pride
A social support group for young people aged 14 – 18 who are questioning or identify as LGBTIQA+. Glen Eira Pride is seeking participants to help us develop and relaunch the program with a focus on advocating for youth LGBTIQA+ issues, planning inclusive and diverse social events and creating connections with other like-minded young people in Glen Eira.
https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/services/youth/programs-for-youth/glen-eira-pride
Cathy McNaughton
GECPA