Community Events
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 10.00am till 12.00pm 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 in the Family Learning Centre at Killester College. Please sign in at the office.
Queries can be directed to Loreto Cannon lcannon@killester.vic.edu.au . We hope to see you there.
Jacqui Adams
Volunteer Tutor Conversational English
For more information please contact Bethany Roche, Youth Planner and Engagement Officer at Bethany.Roche@cgd.vic.gov.au or 03 8571 5190
Springvale Snow Festival - 30th July
Date: Sunday 30 July
Event Time: 12pm - 7pm
Venue: Buckingham Ave, Springvale
Springvale Snow Fest is a winter carnival and multicultural food festival in the heart of Springvale and the biggest annual event in Greater Dandenong.
This year the festival will have some old favourites like free snow play with real snow from Mt Buller, a jam-packed main stage of entertainers, fantastic foods and more exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.
There will be something new on the streets of Springvale this year. An artificial ice-skating rink, for you to glide over. Bookings for ice skating are essential so skate on over to our website and book your place today.
The day will end with a spectacular bang and a fireworks finale beginning at 6.50pm.
The City of Greater Dandenong is committed to reducing single use plastics - don't forget to bring your own water bottle to fill up at our free hydration station.
For Springvale regulars, if you spend $50 or more at a Springvale business on Buckingham, Balmoral, Windsor, or Queens Avenues, you can go into the draw to win a free ticket onto the ice. All you need is a receipt that shows the business name, address, ABN, amount you spent, and the date you made your purchase. Submit your entry here.
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.
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 & Events:
Commencing Thursday 10 August
Proud2Be will support LGBTIQA+ culturally diverse young people (aged 16-25) to create an awareness campaign that aims to challenge stigma and discrimination in the community through film making.
Thursdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, ongoing - starting Thursday 20 July
The FReeZA Youth Committee is for young people aged 12-25 who are interested in planning and delivering community events, supporting local artists, stage management, and technical production. Attendees have the opportunity to volunteer at community events, gain skills, meet likeminded people, and make new friends in this weekly program.
We are looking for young people aged 12-25 to showcase their talents to the community. Artists are paid to perform on stage at various community festivals and events. Skills may include (but are not limited to) singing, playing musical instruments, dancing or cultural performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, circus, or magic tricks.
Sunday 30 July 12pm – 7pm
Springvale Snow Fest 2023 is a fun filled day for the whole community. The event will feature a free snow play area with real snow from Mt Buller, an ice-skating rink, rides, free airbrush tattooing, food from around the world, and a firework finale. The FReeZA Youth Stage will be featuring youth performers between 1.45pm – 4.30pm.
5. 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.