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NEW THIS WEEK

PRESHIL HAPPENINGS

•Doo Dah, 10s & 11s Transition, Winter Solstice, Chat with Alistair, New Tour Date, VCE Music Night

PRESHIL COMMUNITY

•Parents/ Foundation Lunch, Lyttle Green Book, Accidently Ugly, Parents Group Pie Drive

ALUMNI

•Jane Sawyer

NEIGHBOURHOOD - WHAT'S ON

•Get Active Sports
 

Warm Regards,

Bronte & Joanne

It's Doo Dah time next week!

It's provided by parents for the children at Arlington and occurring on the second last Friday of each term.

It includes a yummy morning tea of homemade cakes and chocolate milk and a filling BBQ lunch of sausage or veggie burger in a bread roll with cheese, onions and salad followed by fruit and a drink of water or juice.

Children are asked to give their teacher $5.00 to cover the cost of food.

Parents, Allona and Judy, are coordinating this event with the help of parent volunteers.

Help is always welcome.

Your Doo Dah Reps
Allona & Judy

A successful evening and many thanks to the:

Year 7 students who volunteered their time and spoke so openly and honestly about their transition from the Arlington Campus and other primary schools to the Senior Campus. This along with their parents in making the evening a success and gently easing the transition of the 10s & 11s to the Senior Campus.

Year 7 coordinators and staff for their informative presentation and discussion on the year ahead and our 10s &11s teachers who were present to support us all.

For parents of the 10s & 11s that would like to have a copy of the 'Transition Process' document please click on my email link alistairr@preshil.vic.edu.au to indicate this and I will forward you a copy.

Alistair Rayner
Head of Arlington, Assistant Principal

WINTER SOLSTICE
Friday, 22 June, 3.30 - 7.00pm
Arlington Campus

Next Friday!

Preshil is once again having the 'Winter Solstice' event with a great deal of fun and surprises to be had by all.

For the uninitiated, Preshil's Winter Solstice brings all our families and friends together to celebrate and share a meal, chat around an open fire with a glass of wine, listen to music and admire our children in the lantern parade and the disco! This is a whole school event and a perfect opportunity to take time to meet with parents of our children's classmates and teachers. Preshil is part of your children's lives and as a community; we are now part of your family too.

Only 7 days to go, we hope you can make it!

The plan so far:

•3.15- Afternoon tea

•3.15-3.30 Charlotte’s sensational (and small child
friendly) Toy Tent

•3.30-3.45 Arlington Strings and Cello Ensemble

•3.45-5.15 Disco with Mave!

•4.00-6.00 BBQ + Soup

•5.15 for 5.30 Lantern parade

•7.00    Finish

Please remember to bring a mug, spoon and a lantern for your child/ren!
 

For further information on the food and beverage menus, rosters, boundry and safety information click on this Solstice link to review.

PRESHIL TOUR
Tuesday, 26 June, between 9.30 - 10.30am
Both Junior & Senior Campuses

The preshil tour scheduled for Tuesday, 19 June has now been postponed till Tuesday, 26 June. Apologies for any inconvenience.

VCE Music Night Review – Tuesday May 29

Students in years 11 and 12 presented a fantastic evening of solo and group performances at the recent VCE music night. Around 50 students and parents came and supported the event, being a generous audience, and providing strong positive feedback on all who presented. There was a great diversity of work on display, with many assured and confident performances in evidence. For some students this event was a major step up in performing publicly, for other more seasoned performers this was an opportunity to further refine their performance craft, with a high level of sophistication being shown. A notable aspect of the evening was observing how our students accept and enjoy each others efforts in an occasion like this, and also how they willingly give informed feedback and support to each other.

The new library, as the venue for the first half, really helped set the tone for the success of the evening. Early arrivers made themselves comfortable in a couch with a variety of books whilst the setting up was going on. The cosy atmosphere also meant that a quite extensive first half (over an hour) could be presented and enjoyed fully. Year 12 Music Investigation students added an extra dimension to the evening's proceedings by talking about some of the in depth research they have conducted into the music they have been preparing. For details of the programme please see below.

Thanks go to the fine team of instrumental music staff for their coaching and accompanying of students, and particularly to Phil Bywater and Tim Dargaville for coordinating this event.

For the VCE Music Night Programme please click here

The Parents/Foundation lunch at Cumulus was a delicious way of connecting with the Preshil community.
Due to such an enthusiastic response to the first Preshil Parents/Foundations CBD lunch we will be organising another one next term.
Please keep an eye out for the next time, location and date. Yummy!

The new edition of the Lyttle Green Book has now been mailed out.
If you have not received it please email us by clicking on our email address communications@preshil.vic.edu.au and we will forward you a copy.

It is an invaluable guide for you to keep handy. This guide outlines information about the following:

•All staff
•Terminology  (eg: What is Doo Dah?)
•Maps for both campuses,
•Our philosophy
•About Mug
•Aftercare
•Communications
•Frequently asked Question' (eg What is the courage document?)
•Updates to community groups including Parents group, Alumni, Preshil Foundation, Council, The Association, The Margaret E Lyttle Foundation and Friends of the Arts.

ST MARTINS YOUTH PERFORMANCE
Friday, 6 July, from  7.00pm (will be audio described) &
Saturday, 7 July, from 11.00am
St Martins Youth Arts Centre

Come and see our young Preshil performers from 6s & 7s, Mila and Angelo and past student and friend Tahj perform in this wonderful play about how children see beautiful things in ugliness.
Children 12 and under are free. Adults $12. Booking is required, please book by clicking through to our website.  www.stmartinsyouth.com.au/book-tickets/

For Auslan interpretation and hearing loop for all performances; please contact us if you would like to use these services
info@stmartinsyouth.com.au or 9867 2477

Look out for the flyers next term!

The Doo Dah team would love some urns for hot soup in winter so the Parents Group is having a pie drive to raise funds for them. Look out for the flyers early next term and if you are able to help Sarah Downing with some logistics please email her parents group pie drive

Look out for the flyers next term

The doo dah team would love some urns for hot soup in winter so the Parents Group is having a pie drive to raise funds for them. look out for the flyers early next term and if you are able to help sarah downing with some logistics please email her sardowning@gmail.com by clicking on the link.

Preshil alumni are involved in an extensive range of pursuits and careers. We invite our alumni to share their story with the Preshil community. If you are interested in talking to the students and /or other alumni and friends about your career(s), life experiences, current projects or great philosophical issues of our time, please contact the Communications and Development office on 61 3 98176135 and ask for Bronte or email alumni@preshil.vic.edu.au

To read about some of our alumni click here.

Cohort 1977

SLOW CLAY CENTRE - OPENING!
Friday, 22 June, from 6.00pm
13 Keele St, Collingwood

Jane Sawyer is extending an invitation to take time out and help her to enjoy the opening of the Slow Clay Centre.

Come and celebrate this new studio for ceramic education.

For more information please click on the website link www.slowclay.com  or email Jane on info@slowclay.com

Cohort 2010

SCHOOLS OUT! - END OF SEMESTER PARTY
1st Floor, 393 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Saturday, 30 June, from 9.00pm

Nick Hall is the singer of Midi Widow, a Syn-Rock band.

Midi Widow + Guests are celebrating the 'End of Semester, End of  Exams'

Join them for a great night!

Check out their website for more details … click here.

PS Happy19 Birthday Nick!

As a means of supporting our past students, we are pleased to be able to provide a Business Directory for Preshil Alumni and past members of staff.

These listings will remain accessible via the Preshil website and will offer alumni an additional venue for advertising their businesses and, with its growth, finding out about what each other is doing, networking with those of similar interests or simply reconnecting with each other.

Please also note that advertising for Preshil alumni and past staff members within our weekly e-bulletin and e-XPres is FREE.

AUSSIE RULES FOR JUNIORS
Sunday, 22 July, from 9.00am, see below for age groups
Camberwell High School Gym, Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury

Introduce your child to the fun and excitement of football through our Aussie Rules For Juniors program. Our non-contact program is specifically designed for children aged 3 to 8 trying the sport for the first time who will learn basic skills from experienced coaches. Our sessions are held indoors so they are not affected by the weather and the 3 and 4 year olds each require a parent helper every week. No uniform or special equipment is required for our programs.

Places are limited so register early to avoid disappointment.

3 year olds - 9.00am to 9.45am
4 year olds - 9.45am to 10.30am
5 and 6 year olds - 10.30am to 11.15am
7 and 8 year olds - 11.15am to 12.00pm

Cost
$70 for 6 weekly sessions and a football for you to keep!

Please phone 1300 772 106 or email rego@getactivesports.com.au to secure your place.
Visit www.getactivesports.com.au for more information and our other sports and locations.

LOOKING FOR WORK THAT FITS SCHOOL TIMES AND HOLIDAYS?

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• equips you to work effectively within the education system as an Integration Aide
• teaches you how to support the development of children and young people including those with disabilities and additional needs
• ONLY 18 weeks part-time study
• distance, online, workplace and direct teaching
• 1 evening class per fortnight and 2 Saturday workshops
• For further information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au or call 9214 6863

WITH BILL MADAFFERI

MONDAY JULY 2nd to FRIDAY 6th JULY
@  KEW HEIGHTS

MONDAY 9th JULY to FRIDAY 13th JULY
@ O.L.G.C. AT GENAZZANO FJC COLLEGE

This is a chance to brush up on your skills or it's a perfect way to introduce the kids to tennis in a fun and easy going environment.

CLINIC: 9.30 am - 12.00 pm

TOURNAMENT 12.30 pm - 3.00 pm

$130.00 per child for clinic $ 70.00 for tournament

Contact Bill on 0419 572 210 or email Bill at bill@tennismad.com.au if you have any enquiries.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Starting: Monday, 2 July  
Banyule Leisure Facility Management (Centres) - BLFM

A variety of programs including ‘Aqua Adventures’ are available at BLFM centres for the school holidays. For further information call 9490 7111 or click here to view their programmes online.

AUSTRALIAN BOYS CHOIR - AUDITIONS 
Saturday, 23 June, by appointment only
Auburn Uniting Church, Hepburn Street, Auburn

Australian Boys Choir which is currently preparing for auditions and seek boys aged between 7-9 who may be interested in singing. 

Auditions are free of charge and boys are welcome with their families, please call 98184818 to make an appointment.

For more information click here to view their site  http://www.australianboyschoir.com.au/

In this section we invite Preshil alumni to share information about their work and/or business or special interests with our readers and to connect with others who may have similar or complimentary interests.

If you have ideas and would be able to assist in further developing this concept please email alumni@preshil.vic.edu.au or telephone 9817 6135.

Thank you to all those alumni who have already updated or confirmed their contact details with us.

The school is keen to build and maintain a curent database of all our past students to ensure everyone has the opportunity to join us at the growing number of events that we have planned or just reconnect with old friends if they wish at reunions and other functions. If you have not recently provided updated details to the school, please click here to let us know.

There are still many past students for whom we do not have current details. If you know of other alumni, we would be most grateful if you could let them know that they can quickly update their details by clicking here. We would love to hear from them.

Alternatively if you are trying to find a former school friend or past teacher, please email alumni@preshil.vic.edu.au as we may be able to connect you.

Find out about events and happenings or just link up with other Preshil alumni and Friends of Preshil via the Preshil Facebook page.

A reminder that details regarding events and notices for inclusion for the following week should be received by WEDNESDAY, 9 AM. Inclusion cannot be guaranteed for information received after this deadline.

Please direct all queries to Bronte on 9817 6135 or email communications@preshil.vic.edu.au

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