Community Events
Wellsprings High Tea
Last Saturday we welcomed Wellsprings to the College for their annual High Tea. The event was hugely successful as a fundraiser and a community event.
Please enjoy below reflection and photos from the wonderful team at Wellsprings:
🫖 Our hearts are overflowing with joy as we reflect on what was undoubtedly the most successful High Tea ever! 🎉 Our cherished friends and colleagues gathered at Kennedy Hall, Killester College for an afternoon of pure joy and solidarity.
🍰 With delicious treats, delightful games, and laughter that echoed, we felt an outpouring of love and support for the heart of it all - Wellsprings Women's Emergency Relief Fund.This year, the need was greater than ever due to the challenging economic climate, affecting vulnerable members of our community who are facing soaring living costs.
🤝 The generosity of our community was astounding, as everyone dug deep and donated to our cause. The camaraderie during the High Tea was nothing short of heartwarming. We extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who contributed and/or joined in the delightful company of wonderful people. 🙏
👏 A special shoutout to Nina Taylor MP, Eden Foster, Sophie Tan, Vicky McIver, and all our distinguished guests - thank you for being champions of our cause! 🏆 And a big thank you to Killester College, Sally Buick, Loreto Cannon for hosting us at their exceptional new venue.
👨🍳 Last but not least, immense gratitude to our dedicated staff and volunteers who poured their hearts into creating a magical experience with an array of scrumptious delicacies. 🧁 Our High Tea is always a cherished event, and this one was especially memorable.
💖 We are truly humbled by the support we've received. We couldn't have done it without each and every one of you! 🌟
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.
Saver Plus Program
Saver Plus is a free financial education and matched savings program offered to lower-income families to help them budget and save for education costs. In the 10-month program, participants gain financial knowledge, learn healthy savings habits by saving $50 a month, and have their savings matched up to $500 to be used towards school costs such as uniforms, books, laptops, and extra-curricular activities such as sport or music. sports fees.
At Saver Plus, we pair participants with a savings coach while they budget and save over the next 10 months. Participants attend online Zoom workshops to learn tips, tricks, and information to grow their budgeting and savings skills. Once they reach their agreed savings goal, their savings are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. That means participants save $500 and we match their savings with another $500. $500 plus the matched funds = $1000.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:
- Be 18 years or over
- Be a parent or guardian of a student attending school, or be attending or returning to
- vocational training yourself
- Have a current Health Care card or Pensioner Concession card
- Have some form of income, for example, yourself or your partner may have casual, part-time,
full-time, seasonal, or cash-in-hand employment
- Be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance, or payment
*Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible.
Friends Of Refugees - Volunteers needed
The Friends of Refugees in Springvale are looking for volunteers to do the Saturday Tutoring Program for children.
The program runs from 10 am to 12 pm.
Contact email is: anne.neame@for.org.au
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
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.