Community Update
Time to celebrate our Kilvington Volunteers
Bianca Lapins, Community Relations Officer
Did you join the other 200 volunteers earlier this year to help put on an epic Centenary Fair and Open Day for our community? Flip a sausage at a PFA sausage sizzle? Provide refreshments at the Senior and Junior School Productions, or help set up and sell gifts at the Mother’s Day or Father’s Day stalls?
We want to recognise and appreciate each and every contribution, so if you've volunteered your time, either for a short while or over multiple occasions, we'd love you to join us at the Volunteer Thank You Evening from 7.30pm on Tuesday 21 November.
What: PFA Volunteer Thank You Event
When: 7.30 - 8.30pm, Tuesday 21 November 2023
Where: Multipurpose Room, Sport Centre
RSVP: For catering purposes, please RSVP via Trybooking here by Friday 17 November.
This event will take place immediately after the PFA AGM from 7.00 - 7.30pm, also in the Sport Centre. Please feel free to join us for this event too. Better yet, put your hand up for one of the PFA positions. It’s a fabulous group of parents from all year levels and is lots of fun. You can find out more here.
If you have any questions, please contact me via lapinsb@kilvington.vic.edu.au.
Secondhand Uniform Shop (SHUS) dates
The Kilvington Secondhand Uniform Shop (SHUS) is a service that provides parents the opportunity to buy and sell quality and clean uniform items.
Conveniently located in Dalton Hall, the SHUS is open between 9.00 to 11.00am on set Saturdays throughout the year. The dates for the remainder of 2023 are:
- 11 November
- 2 December
The dates for the start of 2024 are:
- 3 February
- 16 March
The fully fitted-out space features two changing rooms so students can be sure of a perfect uniform fit, and the helpful and friendly SHUS team can assist you to ensure you have the correct uniform requirements.
HELPFUL TIP
Bob Stewart is open on a Saturday until 12.30pm. Why not visit the SHUS first to buy what you need and save money, and then head over to the Bentleigh store if needed?
Science Talent Search Exhibition Showcase
Parents are welcome to attend the Science Talent Search Exhibition Showcase on 5 December. This will be a (free) ticketed event for attendees.
You will have an opportunity to view the showcase of winning entries and listen to the guest speaker talk about their passion for science.
Date: 5 December, 2023
Time: 5.30 – 7.00pm
Registrations will close 24 hours before the event. Book your tickets here.
Glen Eira City Council - Diwali Festival of Lights
Enjoy Diwali (the Indian Festival of Lights) in Glen Eira — with local performers, traditional food and contemporary culture.
Bring your family and friends to mark the beginning of the Festival of Lights, and celebrate the brightness of life together as a community.
This is a family-friendly event, and it is free to attend. Bookings are not required – just drop by!
The event will be held on Friday 10 November between 4.30 - 8.00pm at Booran Reserve, Glen Huntly. For more information, head here.
School TV Special Report - Discussing War and Conflict
Children are frequently exposed to distressing news through the 24-hour news cycle and social media. These experiences can provoke anxiety, especially in young minds still forming their worldviews. Parents and caregivers should be mindful of overexposure to such content as it can lead to symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Before discussing these topics with your child, it is also important to assess your own emotions and comfort level. By staying calm and providing physical comfort will help your child regulate their own emotions. In challenging times, compassionate adults play a crucial role in helping children cope with anxiety and providing hope and understanding in our complex world.
This special report provides guidance on how to tackle this difficult topic and helping children understand there is still hope in our complex world. Please take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please consider seeking medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report.