What's better than ONE Frayne Day? TWO Frayne Days! And what's better than ONE Frayne Today edition in a week? TWO Frayne Todays!

This week we celebrate with great pride and gratitude of being part of the Ursula Frayne community. Frayne celebrations will occur for our primary students on Tuesday and for our secondary students we celebrate on Thursday.

For our year 12 students we will begin Graduation time with a number of significant events being conducted this week and the first weeks of term four:

2024 GRADUATION EVENTS TIMELINE

Term Three Week 10

Tuesday 17th September

11:40am (Period 4) Legacy Event

12:15pm Year 12 Final Mass at St Joachim’s Church

1:15pm Year 12 Student Leaders Appreciation Lunch

Wednesday 18th September

11:00am Year 12 Staff Appreciation Morning Tea

11:30am Time Capsule sealing

Thursday 19th September | Frayne Day on Duncan Street

Term Four Week 2

Thursday 17th October

Extended HR or Assembly Period | House Farewell Assembly

Periods 2&3 | Rehearsal for Graduation events

Periods 4&5 | Year 12 Farewell Assembly

Period 6 | Year 12 students dismissed

Friday 18th October

8:00am | Year 12 Graduation Breakfast at South Perth Yacht Club

7:00pm | Year 12 Graduation Ceremony at the College

We wish our Year 12 students all the best as they conclude the formal part of secondary school. It is a special time and our aim is for students to be farewelled in a meaningful, dignified and respectful way.

A review of the College Timetable for 2025 has resulted in some change in the start and finishing times on both campuses. The new times for 2025 will be:

BALMORAL CAMPUS

The start and finish times will be the same every day. Please note that there will be no early finish time on Thursdays.

Start Time (Monday to Friday) | 8.30am

Finish Time (Monday to Friday) | 3.00pm

DUNCAN CAMPUS

The start and finish times will be the same every day. Please note that there will be no early finish time on Thursdays.

Start Time (Monday to Friday) | 8.30am

Finish Time (Monday to Friday) | 3.10pm

This week we have so much news to share there will be two editions of Frayne Today. An end of term edition will be sent out on Thursday to conclude our term.

For your children | Mark Antulov | Principal

I am so pleased to announce consolidation of the following key roles at the College:

Sally Matthews | Ongoing Director of Learning Diversity K - 12

Matthew Hall | Ongoing Director of Innovation and Learning Services K - 12

Tamara Keyes | Ongoing LAC PE and HEALTH

Matthew, Sally and Tamara have established themselves as exemplary leaders and teachers at our College. We are blessed to have committed staff willing to take on leadership roles within the College and they each bring wonderful possibilities for the programs they are responsible for.

Acting Assistant Head of Junior School

Congratulations to Sabrina Del Rosso on being appointed to the position of Acting Assistant Head of Junior School for Term 4. This is a great opportunity for Sabrina who will bring her energy, creativity and commitment to the role.

Executive Assistant to the Principal

Stephanie Yii will take on the role of Acting Executive Assistant to the Principal for Term 4 to cover Mandy Williams who will take leave for one term. Thank you to Stephanie for agreeing to act in this role for the term.

Student Services Administration Officer at Duncan Street

Congratulations to Tyler Collins who has been appointed into a new role for her at the College. Tyler will transition from her current role of College Receptionist to that of Student Services Administration Officer. Tyler will bring her energy, joy and concern for students to the developing pastoral care centre at the College.

Head Chef: Cafeteria and Catering

Chef Nic Campbell has been appointed to the position of Head Chef: Cafeteria and Catering K - 12. Nic will begin this role full time from the start of Term 4.

So much happened during Science and Earth Week at the College that it was very hard to keep up with all the activities! Science Week this year was centred around the topic of Species Survival, while Earth Week was all about Plastics vs the Planet.

There were many activites throughout the week including fire-hands, homeroom competitions, liquid nitrogen ice-cream, painting pots, numbat hunt, displays of harmful plastics in the oceans, rubbish sorting games, earth information stands, drone racing, a Bib Kahoot competition and so much more!

Dash Chrisp, Year 8 (pictured with Mr Richard Williams), was the recipient of an awesome prize for coming first in the science scavenger hunt activity.

The main turtle art piece in the Science Foyer was completed by Education Support students using recycled materials.

The Turtle for Science Week

In Week 4, with the help of teachers, the G08 students made a turtle for science week to spread awareness about the environment. The turtle is made out of shredded paper, plastic bottle caps and the base which was made out of wood. It was made from these selected materials because they are harmful to the environment.

The turtle was used to show how everyday materials can pile up and damage many ecosystems and animals living in these ecosystems. It would take a few weeks to collect these materials, but it shows how much a group of people can use over a short period of time. We like to congratulate all those who were involved in this project and hopefully spread more awareness about the environment and the impact of the materials used.

Marco Tracjevski

Year 11 Workplace Learning Student

The Spaghetti Tower Challenge took place on 2 August during extended Homeroom. The McAuley and Siena Homerooms competed against each other to build the biggest tower in 30 minutes using spaghetti and marshmallows.

There were some fantastic feats of engineering on display, with the final results being very close. McAuley 4 were the overall winners, with a 123 cm tower. Siena 5 were the highest Siena House with a 106 cm tower.

Mr Steve Bubalo

Teacher

On Wednesday 14 August, the Japanese students came to GO8 for Thomas and Brodie’s presentation and for their own presentation. Thomas and Brodie’s presentation was about Australia. They talked about the states, landmarks, places, and animals. They also talked about the seasons.

The Japanese students’ presentation was about music in Japan. They presented two different types of music: modern and traditional. The traditional music contained instruments such as Nohgaku and Wagaku. While Japanese modern music has bands like First Tour, Major Break, and Start.

Marco Tracjevski

Year 11 Workplace Learning Student

Big Bake Off!

On Wednesday 14 August our Year 11 Food Science students held a Big Bake Off! It was a huge success, and the students did an amazing job with their cakes. We had staff and students help to judge, which was wonderful to see.

Below are the cakes that the students presented for the judges.

Thank you to our talented students and everyone who supported this event.

High Tea

In the same week the Year 10's created some amazing High Tea treats.

The students had a fantastic time selecting and preparing their High Tea treats. They were guided on how to manage their time over several periods to ensure their creations were of a high standard. Additionally, they learned how to work efficiently in a production line to package their treats. It was heartwarming to see students who had finished early helping their peers.

Tatum Fielder

Teacher

The Year 10 Dance is one of the most anticipated events on the Year 10 calendar and the night did not disappoint. All of the students dressed to impress and danced the night away.

The evening was superbly hosted by Year 10 students (Charlotte Silva, Jordan Escalante, Dakota Richards-Bannister and Jacob Underwood) and featured Frayne Alumni DJ Aidan Formston & dance instructor Brenda Campbell. They were supported by the impressive judging team.

With a fantastic group of Year 11 students running the Arts Courtyard food/beverage bar for the duration of the evening, the Year 10 students had a wonderful space to relax and rest their feet between dances. The evening was the culmination of a 5 week dance program held in PE classes.

Mrs Anne-Marie Duce

Head of Year 10

On 21 August, two of our Year 6 students and Mr Dalton attended the 25 Year Celebration of LifeLink evening. This is what the students had to say:

The 25 years of celebration of LifeLink night was amazing. The liturgy was a great way to start the night off. The light show that was projected was so cool! We saw cool pictures from other students from other schools. After the awesome light show we had really nice food and drinks. The meat pies were the best. Overall, the night was amazing.

Julius Lin and Dominic Newman

Year 6 Students

The Highly Strung and Sung performance event on 22 August was a wonderful display of student achievement. From our very youngest Frayne musicians to our oldest, the audience were treated to an extraordinary evening of String and Choral music performed by our talented students from across our College.

There are numerous staff that support this evening in some capacity that I need to acknowledge. Firstly, a huge thank you to all music tutors/ staff, directors and piano accompanists who put many hours into their ensembles to ensure a successful performance. I'd like to express my gratitude to Mark Antulov, Jessica Bouwman, Sabrina D' Cruze, Sarah Quin, Pauline Bourke and Matthew Hall, for their tireless support of the Arts at Frayne. Also, Alan Dawson, our music and audiovisual technician guru, and Lee Barker and Kostya Daylight for their assistance in the setup of the hall.

Finally, the night was made all that more special with food and beverages supplied by the wonderful team from the Friends of Frayne who provided snacks for all the students as well as close to 160 adults.

To all performers, 111 of you, thank you for sharing your talents with the Frayne community and making it such a beautiful display of your musical journey.

Mr Ash​​​​ Baker
Coordinator of instrumental and Choral Programs

Book Week was fantastic across both campuses this year with everyone truly embracing the concept that Reading is Magic! Thanks go out to everyone who made it a success, especially our very own library staff.

It has become a bit of a Frayne tradition to have a Year 6 bookmark competition during Book Week and this years competition was excellent. Congratulations to the 2024 winner, Dominic Newman. Well done! The Runner up was Faith Lim and two special mentions go to Kyra Lee and Elsha Freeth. Thank you for making this years’ competition so extra special. You are very talented!

Cultural Day

On Wednesday 28 August, some of our students on the Duncan Campus wore clothes from their respective cultures. These outfits come in many different sizes and shapes, like the Indian dress called a Sari.

We have Languages Week because we want to celebrate all different kinds of cultures from all over the globe. From places in Europe, Asia, or South America, wherever you’re from, we like to be an inclusive country/school and show how different each culture is but we are all united as Australians.

Musical Performances

On the same day, at Recess and Lunch there were music performances. At Recess a group of music professionals, who played taiko drums and the fue, came down to perform for the students and teachers.

During lunch, a select group of students played musical instruments like the piano and violin. All of these performances were to express different cultures, but specifically the Japanese band.

Marco Tracjevski

Year 11 Workplace Learning Student

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The Junior School students engaged in various exciting activities during Languages Week to immerse them in both the Japanese and Italian languages and cultures. The students had fun playing games like Paper Sumo, Kendama, Tombola and Bocce. They also participated in interactive and collaborative quizzes using Kahoot and Quizlet Live.

McLean Sensei and Signora Broadbent

Languages Teachers

This year's Father’s Day was a memorable event for the 400+ group of very appreciative Senior School parents and students.

Beginning with music provided by the String Quartet, the tone was set for a meaningful and touching Liturgy. Supported by the Jazz Band, the breakfast was lovely. The food, beautifully presented by the Hospitality Team, was delicious and showcased the talents of our staff in providing restaurant quality catering. A wonderful atmosphere was created at both the Liturgy and the breakfast.

The highlight, though, were the heartfelt and honest reflections on fatherhood by Ethan Fair, Abbey Richards-Scully, Woojin Song and Tehya Surin. Their words were a tribute to both their fathers and the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. Their reflections reminded me of the following quote:

"Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song."

Thanks go to all staff and our Friends of Frayne volunteers who contributed to the day, your support is what makes these events so special. I would also like to thank the many students who gave of their time to assist, which is a lovely reflection of the generosity of spirit within our community.

The Father’s Day Liturgy and Breakfast was a wonderful opportunity for grandfathers, fathers and their children joined in celebration of faith, family, and community.

Mrs Pauline Bourke

Deputy Principal Pastoral Care and Community

Premier Roger Cook invited the students of WA to take up the challenge of reading at least 12 books over a 4-month period, starting 6 May and concluding on 6 September.

Our students on the Balmoral campus rose to the challenge, with many reading the number of books well into the double digits and some even getting into triple digits.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a literacy engagement program established in 2022 to:

• encourage students to read more books

• enjoy reading

• improve literacy levels.

The students who participated were eligible to receive a weekly prize and I am happy to report that the two lucky winners were Florence Bong (Year 4) and Lachlan Cikarela (Year 6).

Well done to all the students who participated and hopefully you enjoyed the opportunity to read for leisure.

Mrs Cathy Armstrong

Assistant Head of Junior School

On Monday 2 September, the College welcomed Nicholas Vuckovich, Deputy Principal at Lathlain Primary to campus. He was greeted by students from Year 9 and 10 who have participated in the specialised BikeRescue program. The students discussed how the program has helped them to develop bike restoration knowledge and skills, confidence and teamwork through completely dismantling and rebuilding two bikes. Some of the restored bikes were donated to Lathlain Primary for their new bike library program to assist disadvantaged students to learn to ride. Congratulations to all of the students involved!

Dr Michael Openshaw

VET, Workplace Learning and Careers Coordinator

Frayne Day is a celebration of our College and an opportunity to recognise the work of Mother Ursula Frayne and the Mercy Sisters. This year we have introduced some small changes to reflect the change in focus from a day for us, to a day for others. The Mercy Sisters, their role in starting the College and the work they continue to do in the community are a key focus for this year’s Frayne Day. In support of the Sisters of Mercy students are encouraged to make a gold coin donation to support the Sisters agency Mercy Works that provides assistance in Australia and Papua New Guinea in the areas of education, health care and social welfare.

Balmoral Campus - Tuesday 17 September

Students will be provided with information regarding Frayne Day today at school, including a detailed schedule for the day, activities listing and more.

Schedule for Frayne Day

To begin the day we will gather as a campus community to celebrate Mass. This will be followed by some class time with the subject centered around Mercy Works. Next the students will engage in activities, such as a Silent Disco, Petting Zoo, Nail and Face Painting, Photo Booth and much more! Lunch will follow and the day wraps up with our talented students performing in a concert showcase.

Things to Note

* Reminder that it is a ‘Free Dress Day’ for K-6 students.

* Students must wear a hat as we will still enforce our ‘no hat, no play’ rule.

* Students are asked to bring in their donation to Mercy Works, if their parents have not done so via the TryBooking link when placing student lunch orders.

* Students are still required to bring their own Morning Tea and drink bottle.

* All activities are free.

* Every student will be given a frozen yoghurt as a treat.

* A quiet zone will be available for students to utilise if they need to or so wish.

* This is a students and staff only event.

Duncan Campus - Thursday 19 September

Gold coin donations can be made on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week during Homeroom when the Year 12 House Captains will visit to collect the donations.

Dress Code

Students will wear free dress or alternatively the College House Uniform. Clothing should be appropriate with no offensive signs or wording, shirts should have sleeves and all clothing should provide adequate coverage. No midriff or singlets are to be worn.

Payment for food items

Food items may be purchased from food trucks or some Homeroom stalls using eftpos or cash. Students are asked to bring any money in small coin denominations.

Activities and Lunch

• Stalls: Activity stalls are free. Students can purchase lunch from food trucks and some stalls selling drinks. Additional snacks like wedges, popcorn and milkshakes will also be for sale. If students don’t wish to purchase their lunch they can bring it from home.

• Fundraising Stalls: There will be a few fundraising stalls, including Care by Sharing Your Hair, Vinnies Op Shop, and the Frayne Teen Choice Award.

Schedule for Frayne Day

To begin the day we will gather as a campus community to celebrate Mass. This will be followed by our Homeroom stalls where students will have the opportunity to participate in activities with their friends. They will also be able to purchase food items for lunch or can bring their own lunch. The day will conclude with a concert showcasing a variety of student acts.

Get ready for summer! Students return to summer uniform in Term 4 so get in early with your uniform shop bookings.

Appointments by Booking Only

To make a booking, please click on the link below.

· Bookings are only for students who need to try on garments. Only one student and one adult permitted per appointment. If you have multiple children who need to try on garments, please book multiple appointments.

· Please do not make an appointment if you just need to purchase items, utilise the Online Shop where possible.

· If you cannot make your appointment, please cancel it.

APPOINTMENT BOOKING DATES

Thursday 3 October 8.20am - 2.40pm

OPEN DAY – No booking required

Monday 7 October 8.00am - 12.00 noon

Normal shop hours resume Tuesday 8 October 2024

In collaboration with the University of New England (UNE), the Catholic Schools Parents Australia (CSPA) will be conducting a research study entitled CSPA 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning. This survey has the funding and support from the Australian Government Department of Education and the CSPA will report to the Minister for Education and Departmental representatives on the findings. Survey results will therefore have a direct pathway to education policy experts and government.

For more information, and to participate in the survey, click the link below.

Is your car in need of a wash? Come along to the Siena House Car Wash Fundraiser and let our students do the cleaning for you!

Date: Saturday 12 October 2024

Time: 8.00am - 12.00pm

Place: Ursula Frayne Duncan Street Campus Staff Carpark

Cost: All donations accepted! Payment by cash or card (card preferred)

All proceeds to MercyWorks.

Just a reminder that the Home Economics Department at the Duncan Street Campus has now made the move to BYO containers.

Students were provided with one container at the beginning of the Semester. They need to bring this to class with them. If they have misplaced it or it has broken they will need to bring their own container from home.

The Eco-Helpers have been busy promoting the use of BYO Containers to the Home Economics Food Specialisation classes. Click on the poster below to see more!

Our students have shown their incredible talents to date as part of the Catholic Performing Arts Spirit of the Arts festival. Some of the award achievements include:

MERIT

Ursula Frayne College Concert Band

Erin O'Callaghan & Olivia Chambers (Woodwind Duet)

Ursula Frayne Youth Chorale

Kai Perisic (Electric Guitar Solo)

EXCELLENCE

Hannah Toh (Percussion)

Ursula Frayne Junior Band

Ursula Frayne Concert Band II

Tahlia Reilly (Woodwind)

Erin Arena (Woodwind)

OUTSTANDING

Frayne Junior Chorale

More results to come in the next edition of Frayne Today!

Schools were invited by the AWESOME Festival to enter student artwork on the theme “Art From the Heart” for the Little Impressions Art Exhibition 2024.

The following nine students from the Education Support Art class have each entered an artwork: Caleb Jansen, Brodie Mailey, Isabella Armstrong, Levi Glaser, Joshua Lau, Isabella Belcastro, Ashton Jugov-Janiec, Zeva Lang and Liam MacDonald.

The artworks will be displayed in the State Theatre Centre of WA foyer for the duration of the AWESOME Festival general public season. See information below.

Dates: Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 September

Venue: State Theatre Centre of WA foyer

Times: 10.00am – 3.00pm daily

Perth Demon District Umpire of the Year

Year 11 student, Riley Wilson, won the Umpire of the Year award at the Perth Demon’s District Umpire Association Awards Night on Wednesday September 4 at Mineral Resources Park. Congratulations Riley, that's an amazing effort!

PPR: Merit - Amelia Kiu | Thomas Redmond

PPW: Merit - Zara Bernhardt | Christian Lim | Odell Johnston

PPG: Merit - Hamish Ishiguchi | Aubrey Morris | Divansh Kumar | Bianca Rotendella

PP: Uniform - Daniel Boden | Environment - Jervin Arockia Dass | Skye Cutler | Anton Lekic

1R: Merit - Celena Taylor | Imogen Reid | Phoebe Bruce | Sam Broughton

1W: Merit - Averey Tan | Olivia Volgger | Fiadh McCrann | Lewis Manning | Monroe Harper

Year 1: Uniform - Lucy Falconer | Rosie O’Neill | Environment - Aryn Ju | Rachelle Lau

2G: Merit - Lacey Winsor | Oscar Trudgian | Abigail Barker | Luke Casey | Lillian Egan | Kiyaan Tellis

2R: Merit - Elan Karthik | Sofia Howard | Elijah Maclennan | Jordyn Nutt | Isaac Seah

Year 2: Uniform - Dineli Mudannayake Jonathan Arockia Dass | Xin Kui | Environment - Daisy Rowlinson | Eliza Dewar | Hudson Ward

PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ELLIE LIM | PP RED

Ellie is a polite and respectful member of Pre-Primary Red. She always greets you with a bright smile and a positive demeanour. Ellie is eager to learn and strives to complete all tasks to the best of her ability. She works cooperatively with her peers and is always willing to lend a helping hand. These wonderful attributes Ellie make you an excellent recipient for the Aussie of the Month. Congratulations!

ASTON SCURRIA | 1 RED

Aston is a quiet achiever who always strives to do his best. He is a hard worker who is determined to continually improve his results. Aston listens attentively and thinks carefully about the tasks he has been set. He is becoming more independent in the classroom and perseveres when faced with challenges. Aston’s effort and positive attitude towards school are a real asset. He displays expected behaviours and is a kind and caring friend. Aston is a very deserving recipient of the Aussie of the Month.

What a fabulous Scholastic Book Fair last month on our Balmoral Campus! Just over $1200 in benefits to our school will be enjoyed as a result of the Book Fair and we hope all the students are loving their new book purchases!

We extend a huge THANK YOU to Samantha Swain, our Scholastics Book Club Coordinator, for her fantastic organisation in arranging the Book Fair. Thank you also to our parent volunteers for their time at each session - Georgie Nash, ⁠Natasha Spiewak, ⁠Jen Cuccovia, ⁠Jess Pochintesta, ⁠Lisa Reid, ⁠Tracy Velle, ⁠Christina Mandanici, ⁠April Sacco, ⁠Jean Bunt, ⁠Nicola Iannantuoni, ⁠Catherine Paz, ⁠Maria Kaye.

Ten lucky Balmoral Street students who attended the Book Fair won lucky draw prizes - congratulations to the Preparatory and Junior School 2024 winners!

Junior School Winners - Emily Delane, Michael Bunt, James Walsgott, Hugo Dell, Hugo Ng Cheong Tin.

Prep School Winners - Georgia Rodrigo, Michael Pracoyo, Oscar Ward, Maisie Waghorn, Payton Gibbs.

Friends of Frayne were happy to support the recent Highly Strung and Sung Music Evening held at Balmoral Campus by providing some light hospitality to performing students and their families.

Thank you to the many members from our Friends of Frayne Council able to help in the planning prior and at the event, a bit of wind and rain wasn't going to dampen our spirit!

As a reward for enduring the recent pupil free day 😉, Year 6 Mums got together at the Carlisle Hotel & Distillery enjoying great company, food and drinks. Thank you to Year 6 Class Coordinators Sarah Conway and Tania Steber for arranging the event.

The Year 2 Mums from all three classes recently enjoyed a Friday night out at Crown with dinner at the Merrywell followed by dancing at Groove Bar. Thanks to Danica Wieman, Amanda Waghorn, Louise Vanpraag and Manika Meshram for organising such a fun night out.

Friends of Frayne were there to help set up for the Senior School Father’s Day Breakfast a couple of weeks ago. Thank you to the early risers Nat O‘Brien, Linda Spina and Gwenda Lister for volunteering to help out.

Did you know that the Friends of Frayne are on both Facebook and Instagram? Follow us to find out what is going on from the parent body. Click the buttons below.

This section contains items of interest for you or your family where you can Act, Belong or Commit.

As always, there are lots of different activities on offer in the Town of Victoria Park. See below for more information.

Free Communicare Parent Workshops

Communicare is offering several free workshops for parents. Upcoming topics include:

• Protective Behaviours

• Kids & Anxiety

• Taking the Sting out of the Birds and the Bees
• Term 4 Parenting Program

Ngala 3-Week Online Program for New Fathers: "Now You’re a Dad"

Starting Wednesday 18 September 2024, join Ngala's 3-week online program designed for new fathers across Perth and regional areas. Register here: https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/now-youre-a-dad/

Kidsafe WA Webinar: A Parent’s Guide to Baby’s First Year

Join our webinar on 18 September 2024 at 10.00am via Microsoft Teams for essential tips on keeping your baby safe during their first year. Designed for parents, carers, and grandparents of babies under 12 months, the session will cover common injuries and safety tips. Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db51ec93-a89e-4c39-98ca-fbc3f844f3b9@41731e7e-a3bf-43b8-965c-c4d84c7dee35 . For more info, contact olivia@kidsafewa.com.au

Vic Park Markets: Kid Takeover Market

Join us for a special Kid Takeover Market on Sunday 29 September, 8.00am to 12.00pm at John Mac Park. Don’t miss this fun event featuring kid-run stalls and activities!

Connecting with Multicultural Communities in the Town

In our Town, 25% of people speak a language other than English, and we are dedicated to ensuring everyone's voice is heard. We're compiling a contact list of multicultural organisations and individuals in the area to share relevant grants, events, and other opportunities. Please help spread the word to reach as many as possible. If you’d like to be included or need to update contact details, reach out to our Inclusion Officer, Rahul, at rahul@vicpark.wa.gov.au.

Date: Tuesday 1 - Thursday 3 October 2024

Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm

Location: Curtin University Bentley Campus

Cost: FREE, donation to Curtin’s Planet Positive scholarship program is encouraged

Join us this School Holidays for a variety of free or low-cost activities to keep the kids busy.

Please see the attached poster and feel free to share it with your networks.

School Holiday programme includes:

• Arts and Crafts workshops
• LEGO Day workshops
• Basketball & Soccer programs
• Multi-Sport clinics
• Children’s Literature Champions workshop
• Silent Disco After Dark
• Junior Chef Healthy Cooking Skills workshop
• Noongar Storytime
• Bee-Bot Robot sessions
• Board Games Day sessions
• Night Stalks series
• Constable Care Puppet Show
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Booking is required for some events.

Experience what it’s like to be a university student for the day. Take part in hands-on activities, meet new friends and explore Murdoch University’s campus.

Who: Year 9 & 10 students

Date: Wednesday 25 September & Thursday 26 September

Time: 8.00am - 3.30pm
Location: ELC2 Lecture Theatre, Murdoch University

This fun puppet show teaches children in Years 1-3 how to identify an emergency, the right phone numbers to use in a range of situations, and how they can play an active role in keeping their friends, family and community safe.

The show addresses:

• Identifying an emergency
• Important phone numbers for Police, Crime, Stoppers, and Emergency 000
• Community crime prevention
• Reporting a crime
• Making an anonymous report

Who: Year 1-3 students

Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Location: Manning Community Hall, 2 Conochie Crescent, Manning

Cost: Free event, bookings required.

This show is aimed at children 4 to 9 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Looking for a fun summer sport for children aged 4-12?

Cloverdale Comets Diamond Sports Association Inc. is a family oriented club located at Redcliffe Park in the City of Belmont providing Tee-Ball, Mens & Juniors Winter Softball and Mens and womens Summer Softball.

Teams and divisions are available for all ages and skill levels and a focus on 'Fun', Fairplay' and 'Family Involvement' registrations are currently open for the 2024/2025 Tee-ball Season.

During the Spring school holidays, BRICKS 4 KIDZ are running workshops with LEGO® and Coding with Robotics. Their holiday programs are designed for kids ages 5 -12 with many themes to inspire creativity and fun.

Carlisle Rivervale Little Athletics Club invite you to a FREE trial!

Training

Where: Carlisle Primary School

Date: Commences Tuesday 10 September

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Times: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Competition

Where: Gerry Archer Athletics Track

Date: Commences 5 October 2024

Days: Saturdays

Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm

For more information, please contact - crlacregistrar@outlook.com

Join us for a vibrant morning of vocal exploration. We promise laughter, learning and the sheer joy of making music together.

Who: Children aged 4-9 years old

Dates: South Perth - Wednesday 25 September | Scarborough - Thursday 26 September | North Perth - Tuesday 01 October

Times: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Bring: Water Bottle (morning tea is provided)

Register: Go to edu-sing.com

Are you aware of any young dancers with a passion for dance and a burning desire to shine on stage? We are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our vibrant ballet community at Youth Ballet WA (YBWA).

Audition Date: Saturday 21 September

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am

Location: John Curtin Theatre, Fremantle

Why Choose YBWA?

YBWA is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing elite ballet training with a focus on preparing students for careers in dance. Our team of experienced professionals cover every aspect of dance, ensuring that our students receive the very best dance education.

Bursaries for Aspiring Dancers

We believe that talent knows no boundaries, and that's why we offer bursaries to elite dancers who have the potential to pursue a dance career but may face financial challenges. At YBWA, we are committed to helping young dancers turn their dreams into reality.

Tailored Training for Every Level

Whether your students are beginners or have prior dance experience, we provide individualized tuition to match their unique skill level and abilities. Our goal is to nurture each student throughout their journey with YBWA, helping them reach their full potential.

We are a talent-driven organization located in Burswood, dedicated to welcoming young individuals who exhibit a strong aptitude for dance and a deep passion for making it their career. Some of our students move on to our full-time course, which runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm, five days a week, while others thrive in our after-school program, which meets three afternoons a week from 4.30pm to 7.00pm, with half-day sessions on Saturdays.

Registrations are open for the Bringing Up Great Kids parenting group in Term 4.

Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 9.30am-12.30pm at the Stirling Leisure Centres (Herb Graham Recreation Centre) in Mirrabooka for 6 weeks from 22 October to 26 November 2024.

Registration is via Humanitix or by email to cps@wanslea.org.au. Register soon as places are limited.

For more info: cps@wanslea.org.au

The team also continue to provide in-home parenting education and support to families in all suburbs of City of Stirling, City of Bayswater, City of Belmont and Town of Victoria Park. For more information on how to refer to this service visit: www.wanslea.org.au/programs/children-and-parenting-support

VacSwim provides children aged five to 17 years with the opportunity to develop and progress their swimming and water safety skills during the October and summer school holidays. We offer programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers at over 175 locations across Western Australia.

For further information, details of locations and how to enrol, please visit their website.

Many children will have a positive experience starting school or moving from primary to high school and despite some initial nervousness, most will settle in very quickly. However, we know some parents/carers may be very concerned about the upcoming changes e.g. buying uniforms, books or devices and that's where we can help.

What is Saver Plus: Saver Plus is a free online money skills program for people on lower incomes and matched savings program. It’s about strengthening financial skills, to build and develop (and keep) good savings habits.

Saver Plus encourages parents to save $50 a month (for 10 months). Savings are then matched - a free $500 for education costs.

Now accessible to any eligible Australian – no matter where they live.

To be eligible for Saver Plus, you must have all of the following:

• Centrelink payment*
• Hold a Health Care Card/Pensioner Concession Card
• Be in school yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
• Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)* /Carers Payment / Child Support or Cash in hand.
• Be 18+ years old
• Not have completed the program previously.

* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information saverplus.org.au

If families would like to check their eligibility and receive a call back please include our enquiry link https://www.bsl.org.au/services/saving-and-managing-money/saver-plus/ or they’re welcome to call our national number 1300 610 355 and a local coordinator will contact them directly.

Season starts October 10

Each Tri-Tag hub will run for 10 weeks and cost $10 per night.

• Tri Tag Rugby is a minimal contact, low injury risk, attack-based rugby union game that incorporates the skill set and fabric of rugby. The format offers a fun, safe, inclusive, and fast-paced alternative to the traditional game.
• Tri Tag Rugby embraces all the aspects that make Rugby Union unique; scrums, lineouts, and the breakdown, but does so in a way that is fun and accessible for all participants, regardless of skill or experience.
• For a full video breakdown of the rules, visit: (https://wa.rugby/participate/tritag)

RugbyWA are happy to offer introductory sessions in the lead up to the Tri-Tag hub launches, however schools and their students are also welcome to come along and play on the days with no prior experience. Students can come individually or in groups. Schools are also welcome to send teams to the hubs.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY | We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.