Community Information
Webinar: Vaping – what parents and carers need to know
Parents and carers are encouraged to join a webinar co-hosted by our department, the P&C Federation NSW, and NSW Health on Thursday 10 November, 7 - 8pm.
The webinar will help parents and carers understand more about the facts on the health risks of e-cigarette use (vaping), and where to find helpful resources and information. Please share with your school community to raise awareness.
Register online Participants who are not P&C Federation members should register as a community member.
The webinar panel includes Dr Kerry Chant, PDHPE Curriculum Advisor, @Renee West, and Dr Bronwyn Milne, Head of Department Adolescent Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Staff Specialist Paediatrician and Addiction Medicine Specialist.
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KOALA COLOURING COMPETITION
We are getting ready to judge our koala colouring competition. Entries will be displayed next Saturday, 12th of November at the Black Gully Music Festival.
We welcome the community to come along and see the Koala Detection Dog Demonstration at 1.30pm and meet the Koala Team from Southern New England Landcare and learn more about koalas.
Kind Regards
Brooke Robertson
Koala Conservation Officer
Southern New England Landcare Ltd
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Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club
Twilight Series #3
Town event Lynches Rd Armidale
5pm Thursday 10 November 2022
Photo at Pine Tree 2018 by Terry Cooke
On Thursday 10 November Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club is hosting an event at the netball courts, Lynches Rd corner of Judith St in Armidale. There is no need to register in advance, just turn up on the day. Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace individually or in small groups.
It is a 45 minute course. You get one point for each control that you find and one point penalty for each minute late. Entry fee $5.
You will need a smart mobile phone with the MapRun6 app downloaded onto it. A new version of MapRun6 can be found on their web site. Experienced orienteers can show you how to get started. If you have any questions contact the organiser Don Barker prior to the day on 67755560 or barkersmith@skymesh.com.au or check out the NTOC web site: https://ntoc.asn.au/
Look out for orange signs showing where the event starts. Dogs are permitted at town events but must be kept on a lead.
Look for signs like these
when heading out to an event
Starts Between 5pm and 6pm
Course Close 6.45pm
Please do not attend if you have COVID symptoms, have tested positive in the past week or live with someone who has, and maintain social distancing at the check in and finish.
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