Family Learning Centre

LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH WHILE YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS

Are you too shy to talk to people because you cannot speak English very well? Well, you can improve your English because Killester College runs a ‘Conversational English Class for adults’ every Monday morning from 9.30am till 11.30am during school term, for parents, family members and friends. Classes are fun, where you are safe to try your new language skills in a friendly place. You will learn words that you may use every day while at the same time making new friends who will encourage you to talk in English. We also talk about things that are happening in our community.

We would love you to join us to help improve your English and at the same time have lots of fun. Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm in the Family Learning Centre at Killester College.

Please contact Loreto Cannon at the College or via email at lcannon@killester.vic.edu.au to book. We hope to see you there.

Jacqui Adams

Volunteer Tutor Conversational English

Wellsprings 'Know My Story' - 31st March

This week Wellsprings launched its wonderful exhibition entitled "Know My Story", which involves the voices of migrant and refugee women from across the City of Greater Dandenong. Please visit the Springvale Hub art space to see this.

South East Community links

Greater Dandenong Libraries News:

Springvale Library Eater and Public Holiday Hours:

Good Friday 7 April: Closed

Easter Saturday 8 April: 2pm-5pm

Easter Sunday 9 April: 2pm-5pm

Easter Monday 10 April: 2pm-5pm

Anzac Day Monday 25 April: 2pm-5pm

School Holiday Program:

Circus Workshop:

Children can try out some circus and acrobatic skills in this fun and engaging workshop. Learn how to juggle, hula hoop, spin plates and more. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Treasure Hunt:

Explore the library and Springvale Community Hub by going on an exciting Easter-themed treasure hunt. Search locations for hidden images and collect them to redeem a yummy Easter treat. Free event.

Tuesday 11 April 2023, 2:30pm -3:30pm

Springvale Library - 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale

Holiday Activities

Running from Tuesday 11 April to Thursday 20 April

Nine fun filled activities for young people aged 12-25 years including Boxing, Origami, Sea Life and more! Registrations are essential and activities are booking out fast!

Indoor Basketball and Volleyball Tournament

Friday 21 April, 9.30am – 4.30pm

FREE 3v3 basketball and 4v4 volleyball tournament for young people aged 12-25 years. Young people can register in teams or individually.

Young Leaders

Tuesdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, starting Tuesday 2 May, applications close Sunday 16 April

An advanced leadership program for young people aged 16-25 years. Participants will receive training to build their leadership, advocacy and communication skills; then will plan and deliver a series of projects that address local youth issues.

IntroSwim

Wednesdays, 4pm – 7pm, starting Wednesday 3 May

FREE introductory swimming program that aims to support young people aged 12-25 years in developing swimming and water safety skills. An eight-week program for young people aged 12-25 years with minimal swimming experience.

Interested in learning how to play Chess?

Every Sunday afternoon there are classes for both beginners and advanced learners.

If you are interested, please register at the front office.

Opportunities for students in 2023 via Greater Dandenong Council:

Noble Park Youth Committee

We’re looking for young people (aged 12-25) who live, work, study, or recreate in Noble Park, to help us plan and deliver a community festival. Participants will gain hands-on event management experience while building their teamwork, communication, marketing, and community engagement skills. Registration essential.

Mazenod FC - Girls Soccer Team:

Mazenod FC is actively striving to create a Female Football program to run parallel to our long-running male football department.

At present, we have FIVE female teams with room to grow. As such, we have places available to fill our Under 13 and Under 15 GIrls teams, who will play in the Football Victoria metropolitan competitions this season.

With the FIFA Womens Football World Cup due on our shores this year, we would like to see the number of female footballers grow, not only for us but for the nation in general.

Greater Dandenong Youth Programs

1/ Young Leaders

Tuesdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, starting Tuesday 2 May, applications close Sunday 16 April

An advanced leadership program for young people aged 16-25 yrs. Participants will receive training to build their leadership, advocacy and communication skills; then will plan and deliver a series of projects that address local youth issues.

2/ FReeZA Committee

Thursdays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, starting Thursday 4 May

An event planning committee for young people aged 12-25 yrs. Participants will gain hands-on volunteer experience, planning and implementing community festivals and events.

3/ Noble Park Students’ Connect

Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 6pm, currently running

A free, community-based tutoring and homework support program for young people aged 12-20 yrs who live, work, or study in Noble Park.

Student Spotlight

Zoe P - Victorian State Championships for Gymnastics 2023