GECPA News
Glen Eira Parents Association Meetings
- Saturday 20 July Aaron & Co Café 11 am 572 Glen Huntly Road west of Kooyong Rd
- Thursday 15 August Anabella Pizza and Pasta, 1141 Glenhuntly Rd just west of Glen Huntly Station, 7.30 for meeting and coffee or dessert or come from 6.30 to share a meal first
- Saturday 31 August 11 am – location to be confirmed
- movie night September 15th tbc
- Thursday 10 October Anabella Pizza and Pasta, 1141 Glenhuntly Rd just west of Glen Huntly Station, 7.30 for meeting and coffee or dessert or come from 6.30 to share a meal firs
- GECPA end of year dinner Thursday 14 November Theio Theo Greek restaurant 5 Waverley Rd Malvern East
Come along and help us plan a movie night, and other activities - all GEC parents and guardians welcome – a great chance to meet some school families and help the school. Our meetings are friendly and informal, and your level of involvement is up to you. If you are interested in being involved, want to come to any of our meetings or are not already receiving our emails, please send an email to gecpa@gec.vic.edu.au. Volunteers (welcome even in a small way)
Co-convenors Eliza and Jelena
Supper at GEC Musical Production
Tuesday 30 July, Wednesday 31 and Thursday 1st August
Can you bring along some small cakes, biscuits etc. to sell for a gold coin supper for the audience at intermission? Helpers are also needed to set up/clean up. Can you come one night?
2nd Hand uniform stall
Thursday 22 August evening with Parent teacher interviews - helpers and donations needed
GECPA is planning a sale of second hand uniforms as a service for families and fundraiser for the school. Please donate your unwanted uniform items to the office by Friday 9th August. This is a donation to the school - families will not receive any payment for their items. Please ensure that all items are in reasonable condition and have been washed and dried before you bring them in. Please note that we cannot sell items that are no longer part of the college uniform, such as polar fleece jackets or the older-style sports tops (sports tops in the current style - with red sleeves- are very welcome).
Welcome to next year’s Year 7 families - Wednesday 4th September 4.15pm
Welcome to Year 7 families for 2020 – it would be great if some current school parents from the GECPA could be there to give a friendly welcome at this school event.
Recycling and Sustainability at GEC
GECPA is keen to improve GEC eco-sustainability and discuss ideas for recycling and other sustainability initiatives – let GECPA or the school know if you have ideas and can help.
Entertainment Book
The fundraising Entertainment book is available at the school office or digital memberships.
Please help our fundraising efforts by buying an Entertainment Membership from us. You'll receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do - helping our fundraising at the same time!
With the newer Digital Membership (having a copy on your phone), you'll use it even more – especially with the brilliant ‘Near Me’ feature. You simply hit the 'Near Me' tab to see what deals are around you anywhere, anytime! AND you can download it onto your child/s phones for them to take advantage of the offers too! Many families save from $550 - $1000+ per year with their membership. It really is brilliant value for just $70.
Weekly walk and talk
We have a social walking group which meets once a week to walk and chat for an hour. We meet on Tuesday evenings (weather permitting) at 7:45pm at the corner of Crosbie and Murrumbeena Roads at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve. So that we can keep in contact, we have set up a messaging group on Whatsapp. To join the group, just email us your name and phone number. (If you don't already have Whatsapp installed on your smartphone, you will need to do that first -it's very easy to install and to use).
Winter Teen school holiday program – City of Glen Eira
The very popular Teen School Holiday Program will run again during the Winter holidays. Activities are open to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live, work or study in Glen Eira.
Activities include Ice-skating, Movies, Garden Workshop, Melbourne Museum, Gym Guru, Rock Climbing, Bowling and Gaming!
Bookings open 9AM - Tuesday 11 June 2019 and close 5PM - Friday 21 June 2019 or until sold out.
Places are limited and will fill up fast!
For full list of activities and booking links, visit their website.
Glen Eira Library School Holiday Program
http://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Whats_on/For_kids_and_families
- paper-cut silhouette portrait making Tuesday 9 July, 2pm–4pm Carnegie Library $6.
- Short Story Writing, Saturday 6 July, 2pm–4pm Carnegie Library - adults and teens from 16 and up.
Glen Eira Storytelling Festival June 21- July 7
The 2019 Glen Eira Storytelling Festival continues to embrace storytelling in all its forms for all ages and interests. https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/our-city/arts-and-culture/events-and-festivals/storytelling-festival
Port Phillip Library School Holiday Program
Monday 1st – Friday 12 July
ph https://library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/bookit
- Illustration Competition
- 1 Hour of code STEAM activity- Learn how to code games, apps and more. This website offers fun games that teach you how to code. Try it for an hour and see where it takes you. FREE Ages 3 - 100 Years
- Kanopy Kids FREE Ages 3 - 18 Years Kanopy kids is a dedicated kids channel with hundred of curated shows for kids and families to enjoy. Stream shows to your phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV
#YouthVoice explores climate change
This term in #YouthVoice, we are exploring a new topic — climate change. Recently, there have been many protests regarding the #stopadani movement and climate change. #YouthVoice has decided to dissect the topic and explore why this is such an important issue for young people. We will be interviewing experts, the public and gaining first-hand accounts and footage of the protests. Throughout this process, we hope to educate and inspire people of Glen Eira. Stay tuned to Glen Eira Youth Service on Youtube to keep up to date.
- The #YouthVoice Crew
Bike rides on Djerring Trail, skyrail trail near Glen Eira College
Glen Eira Bicycle Users Group Community rides
Sunday morning June 30th from Carnegie to Yarraman station and then via Paterson River to lunch at Carrum and train back. Mostly on bike trails but some road riding.
Sunday 21 July Glen Eira – Yarra- Bay-return- mostly on bike trails but some road riding
Start Start 9am sharp Dudley St, Caulfield East Reserve, Djerring skyrail trail. Lunch at St Kilda Beach café Bicycle Network members especially welcome.
RSVP Cathy 0412 119 807
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gleneirabug
Cathy McNaughton
GECPA