GECPA News
GECPA Term 3
“Communication is like riding a bicycle or typing. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.’ Brian Tracy
Isn’t communication important in every aspect of our lives. There has been quite a bit of discussion lately about how to effectively communicate with the College. It could be parents and carers wanting more information about assignments and excursions or understanding what your child is up to at school.
In keeping with the GECPA constitution our aims and objectives are to work in cooperation with the Principal and School Council to contribute to the wellbeing of the school community (among others). Communication is a big part of that.
Parents Victoria, the peak body for parent associations in Victoria, have developed a Tip Sheet for parents and carers. It’s based on the message of “Think, Wait, Communicate”. GECPA are members of Parents Victoria and are happy to share this information with parents and carers at GEC.
The Tip Sheet covers:
- What to consider before you make contact with the school.
- How to communicate effectively with the school.
- Before, during and after you meet with school staff.
It’s a great read. Think. Wait. Communicate - Parents Victoria
Our next GECPA meeting is 14 September at 7:30pm – Feel free to contact us should you want to attend at:gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au
Nicole Bishop
Convenor, Glen Eira College Parents Association
Working Bees
Our next Working Bee will be on Sunday, 18 September, 3pm - 5pm (meet on Booran Road near the entrance to the College). We need volunteers to do things like sweep leaves and pick up litter and check the fencing on recent garden plantings.
National Tree Day Planting
On Friday 29 July 5 Year 12 students planted 12 correa indigenous flowering bushes in gardens behind the PAC with parent Cathy McNaughton. Plants along the Booran Road fence near the PAC are growing well from the last 2 years of plantings by students and GECPA families. Plants include a mix of plants indigenous to Caulfield with red and white flowers and silver foliage and some hardy red garden flowers and silver foliage plants – GEC colours! This Cathy’s 14th school planting at GEC and Caulfield Primary School. Hope you enjoy the gardens!
The GEC Neurodiverse Parent Support Group
Café meet up on Sunday 28 August noon at the Fig Jam Café (128 Koornang Road, Carnegie). Dress warmly as we will be in the courtyard. Please RSVP to Alicia (0422566951) or Cathy (0412119807)
Walking Group
A small friendly group of parents walk locally in Glen Eira parks for an hour every Tuesday night. Email us to join our group.
Bandanna Day
I’m taking part in Canteen’s Bandanna Day this year by selling bandannas to support young people when cancer crashes into their world.
Canteen is the game changer. They help young people cope with cancer in their family, rebuild their foundations and connect with others in the same boat.
Please help me to reach my goal and together we can take a stand for young people affected by cancer.
Thank you for your support!
https://www.bandannaday.org.au/fundraisers/austinvoges/selling-bandannas
Austin Voges
Year 7
Community What’s on Glen Eira Council
Youth Art Exhibition
Calling all young people aged five to 25 with a link to Glen Eira (live, work or study). Submit your best artwork to be displayed in the annual Youth Art Exhibition — Self-Expression.
Hosted by Glen Eira City Council’s Youth Event and Leadership Team, this event recognises and encourages young people’s creativity and passion for art.
The exhibition will be held at Glen Eira City Council Gallery from Thursday 1 September to Sunday 2 October 2022. Entries close Friday 19 August, 5pm
Youth Art Exhibition | Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira Free Home Energy Consultations
Film - Cry the Forests
Wednesday 14th September 7pm Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette
Film hosted by Glen Eira Climate Action Network and Environment Victoria with talks by Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth, Bronya Lipski from EV and Glen Eira Councillor Dr David Zyngier, followed by a Q&A. Themes are native forest logging and protection, the links between forests, health and climate change, and urban forest growth and protection.
Cry of the Forests | Documentary Australia film review
Caulfield Racecourse Recreation Reserve – Glen Eira Climate Action Group
The GECAN Caulfield Racecourse Sub-Group, (GECAN-CRR) has been keeping track of happenings at the Caulfield Racecourse. The Racecourse Land Management Plan (LMP) sets out extensive building plans for the Racecourse Reserve – see www.crrt.org.au
The Melbourne Racing Club is now building a second track for night racing due to be completed next June. Many locals are disappointed at the resulting restricted access to the Reserve.
The LXRP is proposing to use the Neerim Stables site (opposite Manchester Road, Glen Huntly) for a works yard for the Neerim Road level crossing works. Dozens of mature, native trees on this site are at risk of damage or removal from the works yard ahead of future extensive buildings planned by the Land Management Plan.
More information at Glen Eira Climate Action Group Follow our page and join our group on Facebook. Click here to join.
What’s your favourite Australian tree?
ABC Vote closes 26 August.
Cathy McNaughton, Editor, GECPA Newsletter
Contributors: Nicole Bishop