Community News
New - Notre Dame College - Enrolment Applications
Notre Dame College is currently accepting Applications for Enrolment for the 2023 school year.
If you wish to make an application for enrolment for your child for 2023, please go to the College website and complete an online form. Enrolment period closes on Tuesday 24 May.
New - GREATER SHEPPARTON WINTER NIGHT SHELTER
The Winter Night Shelter will provide food & shelter for homeless men during June, July & August 2022 at 7 different Church Venues.
St. Mary’s & Mooroopna Uniting Church will provide this service for our guests (homeless men) on TUESDAY nights at ARDMONA COMMUNITY COMPLEX, Lenne Rd, Ardmona.
WE URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS for the following tasks -
- To provide & serve an evening meal 6.30 pm - 10 pm
- To stay overnight from 10 pm-7 am.
- Prepare Breakfast and clean up 7am – 9am Wednesday
- Bus drivers to drive guests from Salvation Army Shepparton to Ardmona and return them to Shepparton Wednesday morning. - We have a driver who can bring the guests to Ardmona on Tuesday nights but not Wednesday morning. This would need to be someone who could go to Shepparton and drive the bus & trailer to Ardmona and return the guests to Shepparton on Wednesday. The bus would need to be at Ardmona at 8 am.
For further information, Phone Cathie 0434 343 327 or email catmcmaster@bigpond.com
New - Mooroopna Park - 'Their Care' After School Care
Their Care - After School Care is being run from Mooroopna Park Primary School.
They offer a variety of activities and outdoor play. The children will have afternoon tea offered to them during the program.
For further information please contact program coordinator - Sharyn on 0499 243 303 or or to enrol 1300 072 410
Vacancies in both before and afterschool care.
New - Kyabram Plaza Theatre
Revisit the classics at the Kyabram Plaza Theatre Sunday 29th May from 2pm. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of what is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, Kyabram Plaza Theatre is Screening The Godfather Part 1 at 2pm & Part 2 at 6.30pm.
This is a package deal, which includes both movies, as well as a pizza/pasta meal and a complimentary beer, house wine or soft drink at Hurleys Hotel for $45 per person.
Further information in the attached flyer.
Berry Street
Berry Street in Shepparton are holding a Supporting Parents after Separation program. The program assists separated parents in conflict to gain an understanding and knowledge in:
- Navigating the challenges of their separation
- Understanding how conflict affects a child’s development
- Developing effective co-parenting communication strategies
- Developing safe-care strategies / Mindfulness
- Effective co-parenting in a child focused manner
- Managing their parenting arrangements
The program is FREE and offered to parents who are separated or going through a separation. The program can be completed over Zoom or face to face at the Shepparton Office. Parents can self-refer using the below online link, and an information flyer is attached.
Mooroopna Hockey
Our club, Mooroopna Hockey Club, is looking for players of all ages and abilities and we would welcome any of your school community to come and try a great new sport.
If the have any questions, please contact me back or number below.
Thank you very much.
Regards;
Michael van Dorsser
Mooroopna Hockey Club
Ph: 0423 300 741
Tatura Netball
Please find attached our flyer for Grade 3-6 students for Friday night netball at Tatura Netball Association.
GV Libraries News
cloudLibrary is here !
You can now browse and read from over 200,000 eBooks & eAudio with our new cloudLibrary service, free to library users.
cloudLibrary is a popular eBook and eAudiobook platform available from any device, anywhere. Before cloudLibrary, our patrons had access to over 11,500 titles via our BorrowBox and Libby platforms.
Now, cloudLibrary gives us access to over 200,000 titles! This is a huge addition to our eBook capability and will vastly increase the range and variety of titles available - and it’s all FREE for library members. Why give money to tech billionaires to put themselves and B-grade celebrities into space? For those that use BorrowBox, this platform will still be available and will always provide great contemporary Australian eBook and eAudiobook titles. It’s easy to get on cloudLibrary - just get on www.gvlibraries.com.au and away you go.
Craft & Coffee is back!
Craft & Coffee is an approximately 60-minute session to get together, learn a new skill, have a chat and go home with a beautiful accessory. Sessions are run monthly in every branch. This month we have card-making, bookmark-making and more! Check out all our events at www.gvlibraries.com.au/events for Craft & Coffee sessions and more!
Rhyme & Story Time!
Back at most libraries! Check your library to find the day & time of the next session near you! Ages 0 - 6. Come and have fun with songs, rhymes, stories and craft. Story Time provides children and their caregivers an opportunity to share and experience the joy of reading.
Tai Chi At Cobram Library
Learn the basic concepts of Tai Chi posture, relaxed deep breathing, flowing movements and the mind body connection. A gentle exercise that is suitable for beginners. Participants should wear comfortable clothing
For bookings or more information phone 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvrlc.vic.gov.au.
UCANDANCE
St Mary's Mooroopna - Ball Committee
The St. Mary’s Ball committee has been running for some forty years.
We have one Ball each year with 18- to 20 Debs.
At this stage, we are looking for a person to join our small committee. It is usually only for a 8 - to 10 week period each year in preparation for the Ball. We have someone to train the Debs and their partners. But unfortunately if we do not get help on the committee the Debutante ball in 2023 will not go ahead.
Please phone Maree on 58252584 if you are interested or know someone who maybe.
Thank you.
Family Day Care Vacancies
Before and After school Family Daycare positions available.
Please contact the Greater Shepparton Family Daycare 5822 1373
Berry Street - Kinship Support & Social Group
Saver Plus
SAVER PLUS UPDATE:
- In Shepparton and Surrounds since 2003, 1,097 participants have joined Saver Plus.
- During COVID 19, 77 Shepparton participants have joined Saver Plus.
- The application to join can be completed over the phone or online.
- The workshop activities can be completed online.
Saver Plus is a financial education program where participants save $500 and have their savings matched $1 for $1 up to $500.
Saver Plus can assist eligible parents to pay for education costs, such as uniforms, books, laptops, and sports fees. Saver Plus can also increase financial knowledge with workshops that provide budgeting and savings tips. (Please refer the attached Fact Sheet) Also please have a look at the Saver Plus Facebook Page.
For further information please click on the following link - http://www.berrystreet.org.au/
And a short video link