Community News
Caroline Chisholm College
Emmanuel College News
It has been fantastic to get through to the end of Term 1 with no COVID lockdowns. It has been amazing to see how adaptable our young people have been in managing their time and performance around isolation requirements. We have managed to enjoy some great activities with a highlight being the recent Project Based Learning (PBL) parent night. We had many Year 7 parents onsite who enjoyed seeing their children’s collaborative and negotiated work samples. They also had the chance to view the Year 9 work with their children and see the work that they can aspire to achieve.
Our leading mentoring program – NEXUS continues this year for students in Years 11 & 12. We recently conducted an evening where students and mentors were introduced and commenced the program for 2022.
The cricket academy named after the late, great Shane Warne continues on at SPC. This will run all year and people can join at any time. Check out their website for more information https://sportstaracademy.com
Our annual Open Day is our next big event at the College. This will occur as follows;
St Paul’s Campus - Sunday 22 May, 2022 - Between 10.30 am and 1.30 pm
Bookings for these events are essential and can be made under the Tours and Events tab on the right hand side of the homepage of the College website, www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au
Applications are now being accepted for Year 7, 2024. These applications close on Friday 19 August 2022 with offers distributed on Friday 21 October, 2022. A Prospectus Pack containing an application form can be requested from the College website homepage under Enrolment Information tab, by emailing enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au calling the College Registrar on 8325 5119 or coming in to see the friendly staff at reception of either campus.
We hope to see you at the College soon.
St Aloysius College News
Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Maribyrnong Council
Kids Easter Art & Craft Workshop
Children are invited to come along and make an Easter bunny and eggs! These handmade crafts can be used as decorations, cards or gifts.
During this workshop children will use cardboard, paper, texta colours and pencils to create original Easter designs.
Date: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Time: 1-2.30pm
Ages: 5-12 years old
Cost: $5
Location: Maribyrnong Community Centre,
9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Bookings: Bookings are essential at Kids School Holiday Easter Art & Craft Workshop - Maribyrnong
For further information, please contact Maribyrnong Community Centre on 9032 4305 or email maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Kids Mask Making Workshop
Children are invited to come along and make a mask! Using a section of materials, including recycled paper and cardboard as well as coloured paper, children will construct a face mask of their choice.
Children will be using glue and cutting paper with scissors to create a mask that can be either worn or used as a piece of art for your wall.
Date: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Time: 1-2.30pm
Ages: 5-12 years old
Cost: $5
Location: Maribyrnong Community Centre,
9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong
Bookings: Bookings are essential at Kids School Holiday Mask Making Art & Craft Workshop - Maribyrnong
For further information, please contact Maribyrnong Community Centre on 9032 4305 or email maricomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Parenting in Melbourne
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, March 30 – April 24 is returning to Melbourne’s west with a couple great family friendly shows.
For the full Comedy Westside program details and to secure your tickets visit: Comedy Westside 2022 - Maribyrnong City Council
Please see attached images if you are able to promote these shows to your clients and families.
Event Details
The Very Big Laugh Out Westside
Date: Saturday 2 April
Time: 11.00am-12.30pm
Location: Maddern Square, 2 Chambers Street
FREE
The Scientwits - The Wrong Experiments
Date: Saturday 9 April to Thursday 14 April
Time: 11.00am-12.00pm and 2.00-3.00pm
Location: Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A Hyde Street
Resources from the Maribyrnong Children's Network
Child Friendly Cities Advisory Group presentation
Please see attached pdf: Child Friendly Cities Presentation
CHILDREN'S RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE | Shaping Banyule
Also attached is the Engaging Children in Decision Making pdf.
Passport to Play
More information coming soon, if you have any questions you are welcome to email Cat Sewell: Catherine.Sewell@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Suggestions for future sessions
Please email through any suggestions to infoearlyyears@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Network Sharing
Raina Reyes-Laughlin - Community Capacity Building Lead – NDIS Services
We would just like to share a flyer and links to the information on the early childhood approach (formerly Early Childhood Early Intervention – ECEI), which is offered by the Brotherhood of St Laurence in partnership with the NDIS. Please note that children below the age of 6 do not need a diagnosis to be referred to us. Anyone in the community can refer a child to our service, and parents/carers can also self-refer.
https://ndis.bsl.org.au/early-childhood/about-us/
Translated resources here: https://ndis.bsl.org.au/early-childhood/cald/
Referral form: https://ndis.bsl.org.au/early-childhood/referral-form/
Please note that these resources are still in the process of being updated and still say ECEI instead of early childhood approach. I’ll make sure to share the updated resources as soon as they are available.
Narelle Rufus – Yarraville Community Centre Occasional Care Program Coordinator – the occasional care service has spaces available for children 6 months to 5 years. It is a good option for families needing care for work, respite or study. If you are working with families who would benefit from some time in an educational early years program you can refer them to the Yarraville Community Centre Yarraville Community Centre (ycc.net.au) or phone 96871560.