TWPS Newsletter No.12
31st July 2026
Term 3 Week 3 Information
Dear Parents and Carers,
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).
Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:
- year of schooling
- category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
- level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.
This information assists schools to:
- formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
- consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
- develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.
The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.
The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).
Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).
If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school.
Kind regards,
Sandi Young
Principal
A Friendly Reminder About Ooshies and Collectible Toys Unfortunately, we are also seeing an increase in disagreements between students regarding trading, borrowing, lost or damaged items, and claims of theft. These situations take valuable time away from teaching and learning and can cause unnecessary upset for students. To help maintain a positive and focused learning environment, we kindly ask that Ooshies and other collectible toys remain at home. If students choose to bring them to school, they do so at their own risk and they should remain safely stored in their school bag throughout the day. The school cannot take responsibility for lost, damaged or missing personal items. Thomastown West Primary School really would prefer that the Ooshies and other collectible toys remain at home. We appreciate your support in reinforcing this message with your child. By working together, we can ensure that students remain focused on their learning and enjoy a positive and inclusive school environment. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.   |
Arrive on time at quarter to nine!
Thank you to all our families for supporting our whole-school focus on improving punctuality. It is pleasing to see that, compared with the last 10 school days of Term 2, the number of unexplained late arrivals has reduced across most classrooms. This demonstrates that, by working together, we can make a positive difference to student learning.
A special congratulations to Room 15, who achieved zero unexplained late arrivals over the 10 day period. What a fantastic achievement! We hope every classroom can work towards this goal.
Please remember that school begins at 8:45am, allowing children time to complete their morning routines, settle into the classroom and prepare for the day ahead. Formal learning begins promptly at 8:50am. Students who arrive on time are present for the important introduction to the lesson, including explicit teaching, learning intentions and key instructions that support understanding and success throughout the session. This is a critical time for learning, and we do not want students missing these valuable opportunities.
Late arrivals over 10 school days in Term 2 | Late arrivals over 10 school days in Term 3 | ||
Classroom | Late arrivals | Late arrivals | Minutes of missed learning opportunity |
Room 2 | 30 | 17 | 498 minutes |
Room 3 | 8 | 4 | 73 minutes |
Room 5 | 8 | 3 | 126 minutes |
Room 6 | 11 | 2 | 48 minutes |
Room 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 minutes |
Room 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 minutes |
Room 9 | 11 | 6 | 98 minutes |
Room 10 | 10 | 7 | 84 minutes |
Room 11 | 29 | 3 | 158 minutes |
Across the school, unexplained late arrivals reduced from 140 in Term 2 to 43 over the last 10 school days of Term 3, representing a 69% reduction. This is an outstanding improvement and reflects the commitment of our families to ensuring children arrive at school on time.
Despite this improvement, those 43 unexplained late arrivals still resulted in approximately 1,177 minutes of lost learning time across the school. That is almost 20 hours of valuable classroom learning missed in just two weeks.
Even arriving 10 minutes late each day quickly adds up. Over one week, this equates to 50 minutes of missed learning. Across a 10 week term, this becomes more than 8 hours of lost instruction, and over the course of a school year, approximately 33 hours, or almost 7 full school days of learning.
For students arriving 30 minutes late each day, the impact is even greater. This equates to 2.5 hours of missed learning every week, 25 hours each term and approximately 100 hours of lost learning across the year. This is equivalent to around 20 full school days of learning missed, despite the student technically being marked present.
Arriving late also affects students socially and emotionally. Children who enter the classroom after learning has begun can feel unsettled, embarrassed or anxious as they walk into a room where their classmates are already engaged in learning. They may miss important social interactions with peers, morning check ins with their teacher and opportunities to establish a calm and positive start to the day. Late arrivals also interrupt the learning of others, as teachers often need to pause instruction to welcome students, repeat directions or help them transition into activities already underway.
A reminder to families: If your child arrives after 8:45am, please accompany them to the school office and sign them in before they go to class. This is an important child safety and duty of care requirement that ensures we know every student has arrived safely at school.
We are incredibly proud of the significant improvement our school community has made this term, and we encourage every classroom to continue striving for zero unexplained late arrivals. By working together, we can ensure every child arrives on time, ready to learn, and makes the most of every learning opportunity, as together we work on pathways to success!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Book Week Families are also warmly invited to our Book Week Dress-Up Parade on Wednesday, 26 August, beginning at 9:00 am. |
NAPLAN: UPDATE
As you are aware, students in Years 3 and 5 participated in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) in March. Students' individual NAPLAN reports were mailed to parents and carers via Australia Post today.
Teachers have now reviewed and analysed the results, which form one part of the broad range of assessment information used to monitor student learning. Alongside classroom assessments, teacher observations and everyday learning tasks, NAPLAN provides a snapshot of each student's knowledge and skills at the time of testing. It also helps us identify whole school and year level trends, evaluate the effectiveness of our teaching programs and inform future planning.
When reviewing your child's report, please remember that NAPLAN is just one measure of achievement. It reflects your child's performance on the days the assessments were completed in March and does not capture the full range of their learning, progress or strengths. Throughout the year, teachers use multiple sources of evidence to develop a comprehensive understanding of each student's achievement and growth.
Your child's NAPLAN package includes an information brochure from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), which explains how to interpret the report and the four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs Additional Support.
Your child's Semester 2 Report, which will be distributed in December, will provide a more current and comprehensive picture of their learning and achievement across all curriculum areas.
If you have any questions about your child's NAPLAN report, please contact your child's classroom teacher, Mrs Rocca or Mrs Young.
DO NOT MISS OUT: Glasses for kids
Later this term, the State Schools Relief Glasses for Kids Program (GFK) will be visiting our school. GFK is a government-funded early intervention program that aims to remove vision issues as a barrier to education.
GFK provides vision screening and, where required, further testing and glasses at no cost for consenting Prep to Year 3 students, including students who currently wear glasses. All screening and testing take place during school hours and on school grounds, with approximately 24% of students screened receiving a free pair of glasses.
This is a valuable opportunity to improve your child's learning and wellbeing, and we encourage all families to take advantage of this program.
https://stateschoolsrelief.snapforms.com.au/form/gfk-consent-form
To provide consent, please click the link above or sign and return the paper consent form sent home with your child. For language assistance or to discuss any questions, please visit the school office or contact Sandi Young.
Consent forms are due by Wednesday 19 August (Week 6).
Student Medication The Victorian Department of Education has a comprehensive policy governing the administration of medication in government schools. The key principles are that medication should only be administered when necessary, parents/ carers remain primarily responsible, and schools have a duty of care to ensure medication is managed safely. A key requirement for Victorian government schools is that written authority must be obtained before any medication can be administered to a student. Schools must have written authorisation before administering any prescription or over the counter medication. This is usually provided on the Department of Education's Medication Authority Form or you can access it on our school website: https://www.thomwestps.vic.edu.au/page/176. |
FRIENDLY REMINDER... it's time to prepare: ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR SCHOOL HATS WHEN OUTSIDE FROM WEEK 8, Monday 31st AUGUST 2026.
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The SunSmart program is dedicated to reducing skin cancer incidence, illness and mortality through a targeted prevention and early detection program. The objectives of the SunSmart Program is:
Thomastown West Primary School recommends that from 31st August to end of April, and whenever UV levels reach 3 and above, students come to school wearing sun-protective clothing such as:
For the best protection use all five forms of sun protection-clothing, sunscreen, a broad brim hat, shade and sunglasses-when the UV is 3 and above. |
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School Uniform When buying new uniforms from local shopping centres, please remember navy blue is our school colour. Our School Uniform is important because it:
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Thomastown West Primary School’s compulsory school uniform items are as follows:
Item | Item Description | Image | Notes |
Polo Shirts | · Long sleeve · Short sleeve · Red in colour · With or without TWPS logo · No alternative logos are to be visible |  | With or without TWPS logo |
Shorts/ Pants | · Navy shorts · Navy pants · No alternative logos are to be visible |  | Tights are to only be worn under shorts or dressed, not as pants |
Dresses | Checked dress (as in image only) Tights and skivvies can be worn underneath for modesty purposes. White, blue tights and skivvies are to be worn. |  | In winter navy tights can be worn under dresses. |
Jumper | Red pullover fleece with or without TWPS logo TWPS Navy blue bomber jacket |  | Hoods are not to be worn at school. Hoodies are not the style of our school jumper and not part of our school uniform. |
Coat/Rain jackets | Red or navy coats and rain jackets with no decoration or brand name. During winter, students may wear a different coloured thick/warmer jacket in the mornings or outside during playtimes, over their uniform jumper or uniform bomber jacket to stay warm. |
| Hoods are not to be worn at school.
Jackets are to be removed when the student is inside. |
| Sneakers, 'runners' or leather shoes Shoes are to be closed toe, but not ballet slippers. |  | Shoes must be appropriate for sport activities |
Hijab or Turbans | Navy, white or red material without brand name or decoration |  |
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Hat | Navy broadbrim without decoration or brand name Navy legionnaires hat without decoration or brand name |  | TWPS is a SunSmart School.
Hats are available for sale at the TWPS front office |
Head- wear | Blue, white, red ‘scrunchies’ and ribbons are permitted in hair, not on wrists. Thin elastic bands used to tie up hair may be worn in any colour. |  | Different coloured hair accessories are not appropriate. |
Socks | Navy, white, grey or black short socks without decoration or brand name |
| If families are facing hardship or financial difficulties, existing socks may be worn but folded down so that the logo is covered and not visible. |
Sport specific | TWPS branded sports polo shirt |  | These items are ordered through the front office at specific times of the school year |
Year 6 specific | TWPS branded Year 6 commemorative polo shirt |  | These items are ordered through the front office at specific times of the school year |
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Education is Powerful, Student Agency Matters, Teachers Make a Difference
& Every Minute of Learning Counts!
Sandi Young Tiz Rocca
Principal Acting Assistant Principal
Important Dates: Term 3 Week 3 2026
Tue |
4 Aug
| National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day |
Fri | 7 AUg | 100 Days of Learning P-2 Celebrations |
Tue | 11 Aug | 3/4 Scienceworks Excursion |
Tue | 18 Aug | School Council meeting 6:30pm @ TWPS |
Wed | 19 Aug | Swim survival grade 5/6 12.00-2.00pm |
Fri | 21 Aug | Hooptime Basketball tournament |
Mon | 24-27 Aug | Book Week The official theme is "Symphony of Stories" |
Wed | 26 Aug | 9:00am BOOK WEEK PARADE |
Fri | 28 Aug | Prep Play & Grow Session #1 |
Fri | 28 Aug | Girls Futsal tournament (The Y leisure City, Millers Rd, Epping) |
Sat
| 29 Aug | Save the date for: WALKING THOMASTOWN A fabulous Community Event. TWPS students will be participating again this year!! |
Wed | 2 Sep | Whole School Concert |
Fri | 4 Sep | Prep Play & Grow Sessio #2 |
Tue | 8 Sep | Curriculm Day (Students do not attend school) |
Fri | 11 Sep | Prep Play & Grow Sessio #3 |
Tue | 15 Sep | School Council meeting 6:30pm @ TWPS |
Wed | 16 Sep | PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES |
Fri | 18 Sep | Last day of Term 3 Whole school assembly 12pm Students dismissed at 1.15pm |
Mon | 5 Oct | First day of Term 4 Arrive on time, at quarter to nine! Every minute of learning counts! |
TWPS CURRICULM DAYS 2026
*Students do NOT attend school on these days*
| Term | Date |
| Term 1 | Tuesday 27th January 2026 Wednesday 25th March 2026 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 9th June 2026 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 8th September 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday 2nd November 2026* |
*Whole School Professional Practice Day for Staff. Students do not attend school.
TERM DATES 2026
Term | Starting date | Finishing date |
Term 1 | Years 1 - 6: Wednesday 28th January Prep students: Tuesday 3rd February | Thursday 2nd April |
Term 2 | Monday 20th April | Friday 26th June |
Term 3 | Monday 13th July | Friday 18th September |
Term 4 | Monday 5th October | Friday 18th December |
Term 3 Week 3 Stars of the Week 2026
TERM 3 WEEK 3
| Aboud | Room 2 | For showing empathy when helping others during outside play and in the classroom. Well done. |
| Liana | Room 3 | Working hard to build confidence when reading by decoding and blending words. |
| Felix | Room 5 | For having a growth mindset and making great progress with increasing number patterns. Well done, Felix! |
| Archie | Room 6 | For consistently rereading his work to make sure it makes sense and sounds just right. Keep shining! |
| Mersana | Room 9 | For taking charge of her learning journey with outstanding focus, consistent effort, and a positive attitude toward new challenges! |
| Turkan | Room 10 | For consistently being engaged in her learning and participating in discussions with answers and opinions. Well done, Turkan. Keep this up. |
| Emaan | Room 11 | For taking greater responsibility for her learning, demonstrating increased focus, applying consistent effort, and embracing new challenges. Keep it up! |
Aysha K | Room 15 | For showing resilience when needed and solving problems when they arise. Well done |
| Elena | Room 18 | For always being respectful to your teachers and classmates. You consistently use kind words, listen carefully, and show wonderful manners. |
| Zara | ART | For always listening respectfully and being kind to others. |
| Robbie | MUSIC | Congratulations Robbie for doing lots of practice on your keyboard. As a result of your good practice routine, you are quickly improving your skills and abilities. Bravo Robbie! |
TERM 3 WEEK 4
| Emilio | Room 2 | For striving to be his best when continuing a pattern. |
| Ameera | Room 3 | Showing responsibility by returning her reader daily. |
| Harley | Room 5 | For showing excellent effort and making great progress in your reading this term. Well done, Harley! |
| Gertie | Room 6 | Well done for taking responsibility for your learning by asking clarifying questions when not sure of a task. You are a super star Gertie! |
| Asra | Room 9 | For taking initiative in her learning, maintaining focus, and consistently putting effort into new challenges. Well done! |
| Zarah | Room 10 | For consistently showing responsibility and making correct choices. It has been noticed.Well done and keep this up. |
Hafsa | Room 11 | Having such a great attitude towards school and learning and always giving 100% in all that she does. |
Rakan | Room 15 | For writting a wonderful descriptive paragraph about the sun. Well done. |
Dian | Room 18 | For listening carefully to teacher feedback and using it to improve your learning. Your positive attitude and willingness to learn are wonderful to see. |
Amir | ART | For showing responsibility by always offering to help. Thank you Amir! |
River | MUSIC | For being a fabulous listener and always trying his best in Music sessions. Bravo River! |
Class Dojo Champions: Term 3 Week 3
| Week 2 | Week 3 |
Prep/1 | Ethan 6 Dojo Points | Brian 13 Dojo Points |
Grade 1/2 | Hunter M 5 Dojo Points | Mila 6 Dojo Points |
Grade 3/4 | Xander 6 Dojo Points | N/A Dojo Points |
Grade 5/6 | Sara A 18 Dojo Points | Gurasees 15 Dojo Points |
Most Dojo points Prep - 6 | Sara A 18 Dojo Points | Gurasees 15 Dojo Points |
Classroom with the most Dojo points | Room 10 with 82 Dojo Points | Room 10 with 86 Dojo Points |
Student Attendance Term 3 Week 3
CUP OF LIFE
Term 3 Week 3 Student Attendance Report
As part of the Department of Education Every Day Counts initiative, schools report attendance in percentages. The Government regard 95% as the minimum satisfactory attendance for a school student.
The percentages in the table below indicates the average attendance for each class for this week.
The shaded boxes below indicate which classroom has the highest level of attendance for their year level.
Prep/1 | Week 2 | Week 3 |
Room 2 | 88% | 89% |
Room 3 | 86% | 71% |
Year 1/2 | Week 2 | Week 3 |
Room 5 | 91% | 93% |
Room 6 | 93% | 82% |
Year 3/4 | Week 3 | Week 3 |
Room 15 | 82% | 81% |
Room 18 | 73% | 74% |
Year 4/5/6 | Week 3 | Week 3 |
Room 10 | 91% | 80% |
Room 11 | 87% | 85% |
Room 9 | 93% | 79% |
Every day of learning really does count!
At TWPS we want every child to achieve their full potential and we know that parents share this goal. There is a clear link between good attendance and educational achievement. If your child is not in school, on time, as often as possible they will be missing out on many important parts of their
education.
Why is regular attendance at school important?
Regular school attendance will mean that your child has a better chance in life. Your child will achieve better when they go to school all day, every school day...
*they learn better
*they make friends
*they are happier
*they have a brighter future
If your child is sick, of course it is appropriate to keep your child at home but
other ‘days off’ school add up to lost learning. See below:
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Well done to all the boys and girls who are attending school every day.
Congratulations!
The rooms that had the BEST ATTENDANCE for Week 2 Term 3 is Room 6&9 and for Week 3 Term 3 is Room 5.
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Term 3 2026 Assemblies
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Multipurpose Room/Basketball Court | TEAM ASSEMBLY In your child's Building |
Term 3 Week 1 Friday 17th July 2:30pm | Term 3 Week 2 Friday 24th July2:30pm |
Term 3 Week 3 Friday 31st July 2:30pm | Term 4 Week 4 Friday 7th August 2:30pm |
Term 3 Week 5 Friday 14th August 2:30pm | Term 3 Week 6 Friday 21st August 2:30pm |
Term 3 Week 7 Friday 28th August 2:30pm | Term 3 Week 8 Friday 4th September 2:30pm |
Term 3 Week 9 Friday 11th September 12:00pm |
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Term 3 Week 10 Friday 18th September 12:00pm |
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TNH @ The Hub, TWPS Week 3 Term 3 2026
Activities available for you and your family
MONDAY |
Community Craft Connections
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Arabic Playgroup Cost: Free Further Info: call Zara 0433 545 888 or email: manager@tnh.org.au
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Let’s Move!
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TUESDAY | All Seasons |
English Class | |
English Conversation Group | |
WEDNESDAY
| Mini Movers Playgroup |
Mindful Meditation | |
Conversation Café | |
| Create & Connect |
THURSDAY
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Promisetown Playgroup
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Little Diggers Further Info: manager@tnh.org.au or call 0488 224 438
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FRIDAY
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Women’s Painting Circle Cost: Free
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SPECIAL NOTES
- All TNH activities are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- TNH is a child safe organisation.
- No bookings are needed, simply come and try and register on arrival.
- Gold Coin Donations are welcome and every bit of support helps us to support our community.
- TNH activities only take place during School Term
Need Help or Have Questions?
You are always welcome to visit us.
Thomastown Neighbourhood Hours
Open: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm
Theircare Term 3 Week 3 2026
Community News Term 3 Week 3 2026
Indoor and Outdoor Perspectives – start with stories
Presented by: Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated
QA 1: Educational program and practice
QA 3: Physical environment
QA 5: Relationships with children
This workshop is delivered by 2 Facilitators focusing on indoor and outdoor perspectives only, slightly interactive.
Indoor and Outdoor Perspectives -start with Stories – Is a jointly facilitated workshop with April Clarke and Charles Solomon – Charles is a qualified Aboriginal Horticulturalist providing Outdoor Perspectives with April Clarke providing Indoor Perspectives, and VAEAI Senior Project Officer if you want outdoor and indoor perspectives.
When: Wednesday 5 August, 6:30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Aboriginal Gathering Place, 105 Hunters Road, South Morang
Cost: $15
Bookings: Booking is essential via www.trybooking.com/DHVGY
For more information: Contact Council’s Family Services Education Officer on 9217 2170 or email familytraining@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Promoting children’s resilience and self-regulation
Presented by: Louise Dorrat
QA2: Children’s health and safety
QA 5: Relationships with children
Now more than ever, children need resilience which is critical to be able to self-regulate, make good decisions and negotiate the many challenges in life. Managing emotions, developing self-regulation and building perseverance and persistence are all parts of developing cognitive functioning processes in the brain (EYLF. V.2.0, p. 44). This session examines strategies to promote resilience and identifies possible triggers for challenging behaviours.
- Hear a 7-step plan to guide children’s behaviour and to promote self-regulation
- Provide children with strategies to make informed choices about their actions, interactions and behaviours (EYLF.V.2.0 p.33)
- Understand and be able to articulate to parents the benefits of play.
- Manage risks not eliminate them
When: Wednesday 12 August, 6:30pm – 8pm
Where: City of Whittlesea, Civic Centre, Fountain View Room, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Cost: $40
Bookings: Booking is essential via www.trybooking.com/DHVHC
For more information: Contact Council’s Family Services Education Officer on 9217 2170 or email familytraining@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards – Guest speaker Child Safe Strategies
Presented by: City of Whittlesea Children and Families and Child Safe Strategies
QA 1: Educational program and practice
QA2: Children’s Health and Safety
The City of Whittlesea Early Years Services and Inclusion Team invites you to join us for an interactive Child Safe Standards session, presented by Debbie Boyse and Sophie Cieciwa.
This session is ideal for those seeking not just compliance, but a deeper understanding of how the Standards can be lived in practice — shaping culture, guiding decision-making, and strengthening trust across the organisation.
- An overview and assessment of where you are in the child safe journey
- Learn how to apply the standards in practice
- Exploration of your strengths and areas for improvement
- How do these keep children safe?
- How do we empower children?
- Child safety is an ongoing journey, what are our next steps?
Sign up today and be part of the change!
When: Thursday 20 August, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: City of Whittlesea, Civic Centre, Fountain View Room, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Cost: $10
Bookings: Booking is essential via www.trybooking.com/DHZCM
For more information: Contact Council’s Family Services Education Officer on 9217 2170 or email familytraining@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Sisters Who | A 12-month gardening, cooking, and social enterprise initiative supporting neurodiverse and culturally diverse young women to connect, learn, and grow together. Lalor Neighbourhood House is currently recruiting young women aged 15-25 who live, work or play in the City of Whittlesea to participate in the project. Wednesdays 11am – 2:30pm For more information, contact Lalor Neighbourhood House. Ph: 03 9465 6409, email: office@lalornh.org.au |
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All Abilities Disco Groove with us at our monthly inclusive disco, filled with great music, refreshments and friendly faces. Bring your sensory kits. First Thursday of every month | 12pm - 1:30pm All Abilities Fun Hour These weekly sessions will feature a variety of activities, including sports, discos, arts and crafts and more, creating a welcoming space for participants to socialise, connect and have fun. Tuesdays from 14 July | 11:30am - 12:30pm No booking required. |
Community Help Clinic Outreach Appointments | Community Help Clinics provide support with information, referrals, forms and connecting to services in a warm and welcoming space. First Tuesday of every month | 10am - 1pm For more information or to book an appointment, |
Circle of Security Parenting Program | Circle of Security is a relationship based early intervention program that explores how parents can enhance their attachment with their children. Recommended for young parents and carers of children aged 0-7 yrs. Tuesdays | 10am - 11:30am Free of charge, registration essential. For more information and to register please contact Leah Penney: leah.penney@anglicarevic.org.au |
Tuning in to Kids (Early Primary) | This course provides several skills and strategies to help with everyday parenting challenges, based on emotionally tuned parenting. Wednesdays | 10am - 12pm For more information and to book, contact: delcheikh@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au. |
Epping e-waste collection event | To dispose of unwanted small household electrical items in an environmentally friendly way, bring them to this e-waste collection event. What will be accepted on the day? Tuesday 18 August | 11am - 1pm If you cannot make this event, drop off e-waste for free at Heidelberg Materials, 55 Bridge Inn Rd, Wollert or
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Living with Autism | This free program is an opportunity to ask questions about autism and will assist you to consider different approaches and strategies to help with parenting. Thursdays | 10am - 12pm
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Welcome to | Come along to the Welcome to Whittlesea Bus Tour, for newly arrived Punjabi and Hindi-speaking community members. Friday 14 August | 9:30am - 3:15pm
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Protect our Wildlife and Community | The City of Whittlesea has seen an increase in complaints about residents feeding birds in residential areas. While often well-intentioned, this behaviour is creating issues for the community. Feeding birds in residential areas can: · increase the risk of disease spread; · negatively affect neighbours; · contribute to hygiene issues. |
Gardening workshop | Want to start growing your own food but don’t know where to start? Be guided through the basics including where and how to set up your veggie bed or pots, preparing your soil, plant placement, watering and easy herbs and vegies to ensure first time success. Saturday 1 August | 10am - 1pm Places are limited, sign up today to secure your spot.
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