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Phone: 9333 1866 www.aitkencollege.edu.au Fax: 9333 4795

N E W S L E T T E R 7 October 2016 Volume 18 Issue 16

College Mission . . .

Building on a foundation of Christian values, the mission of Aitken College is to enable students to become informed and compassionate members of the wider community by inspiring academic achievement and creativity, nurturing self worth, encouraging environmental responsibility and committing to service with and for others.

Important Diary Dates for 2016

Mon 31 Oct Mid Term Break Tue 01 Nov Melbourne Cup Day Holiday Fri 18 Nov Report Writing Day (student free) Wed 07 Dec Presentation Night (Years 3 to 12) Fri 09 Dec Term 4 concludes

From the Principal This week the College has focused on wellbeing, with a range of activities for staff and students, to remind us of the need to look after our physical and mental health. Last week I had the privilege of listening to Rosie Batty, who has demonstrated that in the face of personal tragedy, championing the cause of awareness of the impact of domestic violence on families has given her strength. One of her key messages was the importance of respectful relationships and the impact this has on wellbeing. Accepting diversity in people and understanding we have more similarities than differences goes a long way to helping the wellbeing of each individual and links very much to the Christian message that Jesus taught, "Love one another as I have loved you" which was a focus in chapel this week. Welcome back for our final term, it will be a busy one, as we celebrate with our Year 12 students of the class of 2016 and look towards events such as the Visual Arts and Design exhibition, the numerous concerts showcasing student talent and a range of parent activities. Wednesday 5 October was World Teachers day. It is a day to consider those teachers who have made a difference in the lives of young people. Many parents will remember a teacher who has inspired and encouraged, who has cared enough to go the extra mile and who challenged us to greater heights. When we have functions for our Alumni students, they spend much time reminiscing and asking after the teachers who taught them. Our current students will also have their favourite teacher or teachers who help them grow and develop. Thank you to all teachers who take on their role as a vocation not just a job. Teachers make a world of difference.

Mrs Josie Crisara Principal

From the Deputy Principal Cybersafety: In addition to the College’s Life Skills program that includes teaching children about cybersafety, we encourage parents to take an active role in ensuring that their children are safe online. The Australian Government Office of the Childen’s eSafety Commissioner has recently launched the ‘iParent’ website at https://www.esafety.gov.au/iparent. The site includes lots of advice and resources for families about managing devices in the home, keeping children safe, online gaming, social networking and seeking help with cyberbullying. Road Safety: A small number of parents continue to place their children at risk by not crossing the ring road at the pedestrian crossing during the busy drop-off and pick-up times. In addition, parents must not park opposite Reception and walk children across the road during peak times; there are too many cars and buses moving through there. A recent near miss highlighted this risk.

Mr Kim Forward

Deputy Principal Parents and Friends Association News Term 4 already! We have a very busy term ahead. From school plays to the open evening and the Fairview dance party we have lots going on. We will be calling on volunteers for many of these events. If you are able to help out in anyway, please let us know. Emails and Facebook posts will go out closer to the dates, so when you see them please put your hand up. Every little bit of help counts!

Term 4 3 October to 9 December

Term Dates for 2016

Thought: “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Albert Einstein

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Monday 28 November at 7.30pm is our Annual General Meeting. We are calling on new members for both the executive and the committee. If you are interested, please come along. The work we do with fund raising is really improving the students’ experience at school. The new Dunhelen basketball court is the latest purchase we have made. The students love it! Please help us continue the work we are doing. As always we are more than happy for your feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us via email p&f@aitkencollege.edu.au or on our Facebook page.

Mrs Allison Phelan Secretary - Parents and Friends Association

Brookhill School Notices Although this is the start of a new term, Year 12 students are rapidly approaching the end of their time at Aitken. The group that will soon depart have been a pleasure to work with and will be missed. However, time marches on and it will be the legacy of leadership and scholarship that the group leaves behind which will live on in the Aitken College culture. I have written to parents of Year 12 students separately, advising of arrangements for the annual Year 12 Celebration Day on Tuesday 18 October and invited them to the final assembly and parade. Expectations: At the first assembly this term, I reminded all Brookhill students of some of the core expectations for student members of our community. I also mentioned a couple of specific things that need to be well understood. To facilitate discussion at home between parents and children, I will briefly list some of the points I spoke to the students about. Senior students are leaders within the College Community. This means they must strive for high standards of behaviour, dress and grooming, punctuality and respect for each other and the community. All students must show respect for staff. This means: Classes must be allowed to run in an orderly fashion; students must not behave in a way that disrupts classes They must not argue with teachers They must follow all teacher instructions promptly They must accept the consequences of being disrespectful to staff. All students must be properly attired in school uniform: PE Uniform is not an acceptable substitute for correct uniform Senior Students must take responsibility for having sufficient uniform items (they are old enough to use the washing

machine). Notes saying that uniform items are dirty will not be accepted Uniform must be worn properly Hair that is below shoulder length must be tied back. Piercings: Students are permitted to have one stud or sleeper in each ear lobe. No other piercings are permitted. Students with other visible piercings may be removed from class and sent home and will not be allowed to return to school with the piercing visible.

Mr David Murphy Head of Brookhill

VCAL News All students undertaking the VCAL program at Aitken College participate in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) at the end of Term 2 and Term 3. The aim of SWL is for students to get a practical experience of their chosen career field. This is also viewed as a way for students to experience ‘job hunting’ and develop appropriate skills.

Mitch Tacono, working at the

Duke of Edinburgh

Awards Head Office

Paul Dickinson, work experience

at the Ford Motor Company

Adam Piccolo, working as a

Theatre Technical Assistant and operating the audio for the

Fairview Concert

Mrs Jenny Lilley

VCAL Co-ordinator

Dunhelen School Notices Welcome back to another term. Term 4 will be a busy term for all. There is much to do and I hope that students have returned with a renewed energy and are ready to go. All students should be in summer uniform this term. Please ensure that your child is in full summer uniform and it is fitting correctly. A reminder that parkas are not to be worn over summer uniform. Students wearing parkas over summer uniform will have them confiscated.

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Please note that students should not be using their mobile phone during school hours. Every student has been provided with a locker and lock and phones should be stored in their locker every morning. Students found using phones during school hours will have them confiscated for the day. Please do not call or text your child during school hours. In an emergency, please call reception and they will pass the message on immediately. Homework club will be running again this term. Students can attend every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes to catch up with work. In addition to a staff member, Youth Leaders from Lifehouse church are in attendance to assist students. This term we invite applicants for 2017 leadership positions. If you feel your child displays leadership skills, please encourage them to nominate themselves. Once all nominations are in, applicants will sit an interview with either myself and/or the Assistant Heads of Dunhelen. While this might seem a little early, the time will be here before we know it, so I would like to remind parents and students that Wednesday 7 December is Presentation night. This is a compulsory event for Dunhelen students so please make a note in your diary now, if you haven’t already done so. A welcome back from leave to Mr Michael Patchell, I am sure he is feeling ready to start again. As you may be aware, Mr Ben Prentice is on leave this term. Year 7 parents should feel free to contact Mrs Caron Flynn – Acting Assistant Head of School (Year 7).

Mrs Francis Scuderi Head of Dunhelen

Cumberland School Notices Welcome Back: A big welcome back to all students and families for the start of Term 4. I hope the holidays were an opportunity to spend time together and recharge the batteries in preparation for the term of learning that lies ahead. Term 4 is an exciting, but busy term and there are many things to look forward to including Cumberland concert and various other excursions and learning experiences for the students. I look forward to continuing to work together with students, families and teachers throughout the term. Cumberland Orienteering Competition: This was held on the last day of Term 3. Students were required to work with partners or in small teams to problem solve and use their map reading skills to complete the orienteering challenge. A big thank you to Mrs Dowling and the Physical Education faculty for organising such a great learning activity for the students. Congratulations to the following students who achieved a placing in the competition.

Year 3 / 4 Girls 1st Place Ellie and Lana 2nd Place Emma, Chloe and Sienna 3rd Place Tymanie and Serena

Year 5 / 6 Girls 1st Place Clarice and Tara 2nd Place Keisha, Kayla and Hansadhi 3rd Place Sofia and Olivia

BTN Welcome to Australia Competition: School captains, Sofia Cofano and Kristian Arkoudis, organised a Cumberland version of the Behind the News: Welcome to Australia art competition. A big thanks to all the students who entered, especially Mathew Bianchi who won a prize for being voted the best entry. All entries have been scanned and entered onto the BTN website. Primary Regional Athletics Carnival: On Monday 3 October, 16 students from Years 3 - 6 competed in the Primary Regional Athletics Carnival at Meadowglen Athletic Track in Epping. Congratulations to these students who all tried their hardest and represented the College with distinction.

Keara Calafiore Thomas Crowley Mia Costantini Corey Akers Olivia Pettinella Camryn Bux Chelsey Currie Daniel Glogovac Rianna Miranda John Poon Keisha Sadler David Angove Lachlan Plant Sarah Hay Victoria McDiarmid Riley Peters

Mr John Rudd Head of Cumberland

Year 3 / 4 Boys 1st Place Luke and Jay 2nd Place Alex and Bryan 3rd Place Marlee and Jayden

Year 5 / 6 Boys 1st Place John, Jye and Tyronne 2nd Place Connor and Riley 3rd Place Xavier and Jackson

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Fairview School Notices Welcome back to Term 4! It is a very busy time of the year, so please keep up to date with all events and due dates. We begin Term 4 in the Summer school uniform. Please ensure that the uniform is worn correctly and parents can always refer to the Preparatory School Communication Book for further information. This week we have focused on wellbeing and I spoke at assembly about the many ways we can look after ourselves and each other. The three key points for the students relate to eating well, getting sufficient exercise and making sure they get enough sleep. Students in the Preparatory School should be aiming for at least 10 hours per night. On Wednesday, the Physical Education Department and some of our secondary students ran some physical activities for the Fairview students which helped keep them active. As part of the activities, many family members joined the students on the front lawn for a teddy bears picnic and on Thursday, grandparents and other family members were welcomed into the classroom to help with activities.

Although the term has only just begun, with the advent of Daylight Savings, we have noticed an increase in students running late for school. Homeroom commences at 8.45am and students should be waiting at their classroom at this time. If students are running late, they must go to Reception and collect a late pass. Please do not drop students off prior to 8.00am. International School Library Celebration: Next Wednesday 12 October, the Preparatory School will celebrate International School Library Month. A note went home earlier this week outlining the plans for a Book Character Parade from 9.15am in the Chapel and Performing Arts Centre. Parents are welcome to attend and we welcome younger siblings and parents who would also like to dress up. If your child does not wear a Book Character costume, they must wear their school uniform. This is not a casual dress day. Term 4 Assembly Schedule Chapel (9.00am) and Assembly (9.30am):

Week Date Year Level 2 10/10/2016 2D 3 17/10/2016 1P 4 24/10/2016 1M 5 Mid - Term Break 6 7/11/2016 2R 7 14/11/2016 Prep M 8 21/11/2016 Prep K 9 28/11/2016 Prep R

10 5/12/2016 Carol Service 9/12/2016 Final Assembly

Year 2 Celebration

Mr Michael Cooper

Acting Head of Fairview Careers News Year 12 Students: Timely VTAC applications have now closed. Anyone still wishing to make a VTAC application, however, can do so; it simply costs more.

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SEAS (Special Consideration) applications closed Tuesday 4 October. Career News 14: This is now available and contains information about studying Sport and Exercise Science at VU, a new software engineering course in robotics and smart systems at Deakin University, new core subjects in the University of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce degree, a new preparatory course: Foundations at VU, changes to Engineering, Professional and Health Sciences degrees offered at Swinburne and more. The Careers Newsletter is available via MyAitken. It can be accessed by clicking on ‘School Life’ then ‘Aitken News’ and then ‘Careers Newsletter’. The newsletter can be downloaded from this point. Do not forget that Ms Gibbs and Mrs Borg are available to help students with any questions they might have about careers, courses and pathways. Please come and see us in Room B21 at the Careers Centre or telephone us on 9333 1866 or email your concerns or queries to careers@aitkencollege.edu.au.

Mrs Clare Borg and Ms Rae Gibbs Careers Advisers

Chaplain’s Corner How Quickly Time Flies: Here we are, Term 4 again! In less than two weeks we will be saying farewell to our Year 12 students, which seems to herald the run down to Christmas. Zoom Zoom!! The hint of summer is starting to show her colours and the warm air is on its way. It certainly changes my mood out there on yard duty when I am not being hit by the chilly winds, but instead can soak up the warmth of the sun. Just like the speed of each year and the changing seasons, our lives can so quickly go from misery to joy, luring us into warmth. However, there will be hot days ahead where we will wish for the cool of winter, and those bitter cold days where we long for the heat. Why can’t we just have spring all year round, or days between 22 and 27 degrees every day? Why, because life is not like that; we will all have our seasons to journey through. For me, knowing that God is with me on the journey, enables me to never journey alone, but also, the life of Jesus reminds me that on the other side of the tough times in life, there is new life! I talked to the secondary students in chapel this week about a cup half full versus a cup half empty; do we enjoy the half we have, or grieve over the half we do not have. I think the enjoyment of what we have comes out of knowing that God loves, accepts and forgives us, which then enables us to offer ourselves self-love. It is my perception that we enjoy the half that we have, when we can enjoy the reflection of God in our own lives. May you enjoy your cup, no matter how full or empty it is. Kids ROC: 6.15pm - 7.00pm

7 October Aitken Can Dance (Years 3 and up) 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sunday Worship at Aitken Program

16 October Dealing with the little losses in life 10.30am - 11.30am Rev Jeanne Beale

Chaplain

Humanities News

Welcome to the final term for 2016! The Humanities Faculty wishes all our Year 12 VCE students (in Business Management, Sociology, Legal Studies, Accounting and History) the best of luck in preparing for their upcoming exams. We are sure that they will be rewarded for the great efforts they have put in over the past two years. We are holding the second annual ‘Aitken Map Competition’ this month. Students complete a hand-drawn map of A4 size or bigger, conforming to the “BOLTSS” geographic conventions (border, orientation, legend, title, scale and source) and submit it to their teacher or myself by Wednesday 2 November to win prizes: $40 iTunes for first place and $20 each for 2nd - 5th place. It is a great way to develop students’ mapping skills in a fun way!

Mr Ben Lawless Head of Humanities

Performing Arts News Wellbeing Week Performances: Students from Years 10, 11 and 12 Music classes entertained staff and students at lunchtime concerts this week. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to experience the pressure of public performance. Thanks to Mrs Christine Hutchinson, Miss Stephanie Pace and Head of Music, Mr Nicholas Frampton for their work in preparing students and setting up each day.

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College Play: Students are undertaking the final rehearsals for this year’s College Play. Based on the children’s book of the same name, The Book Of Everything revolves around a young boy Thomas who escapes into a fantasy world to avoid a difficult relationship with his well-meaning but sometime mean father. It is a humorous tale which sets out to prove the strength in families banding together to create happiness in their lives. Although there are some mature themes, the play has been enjoyed by people of all ages. There are three performances, Thursday 13 October, Friday 14 October and Saturday 15 October all commencing at 7.30pm. Tickets are $16.50 adults or $11 for children/concessions (plus booking fees). There is also a Family of Four ticket price of $48.80 offering four tickets of any type. Tickets are available now by going to https://www.trybooking.com/LGBE.

Twilight Concert: One of the biggest concerts for the year is the Twilight Concert which runs in conjunction with College Open Evening on Tuesday 25 October. It involves students from all year levels in a three-hour outdoor show which takes place on the lawn area outside reception. The P&F Association will be selling BBQ food, our usual coffee van and ice-cream vendor will also be on site for you to purchase, or bring a blanket and packed picnic of your own and enjoy the varied and free program of music. Director’s Choice Gala Concert: Each year, we are excited to present some of the best work seen in the College across the year in the annual showcase of Aitken talent. More than one hundred students from Year 3 to 12 have been specially invited to re-stage some of the items I have chosen as the best this year. If you haven’t attended many of the concerts throughout the year, this is a great way to see the talent we have. We will also present a sneak peek of next year’s College Musical. The performance will commence at 7.30pm on Thursday 27 October in the Chapel and Performing Arts Centre. Tickets go on sale this Monday and are a flat $10 each including booking fee. Alternatively, get a group together and get four tickets for the price of three, just $30. Go to https://www.trybooking.com/MICE to get your tickets to this wonderful show.

Mr Michael Cooper Director of Performing Arts

Physical Education News Year 5 & 6 Friday Primary Sport: During Term 4 all Year 5 and Year 6 students will participate in our school based House Sport competition. Every Friday, students will compete against other Houses in a different sport. Points will be awarded for participation and to winning teams and they will contribute towards the House trophy. Parents are more than welcome to attend and support students for what will be a fun and exciting Friday morning competition this term. SSV Woodlands Division Athletics: Well done to the 16 Aitken students from Years 3 - 6 who competed in the Woodlands Division Athletics recently. All students are to be commended for how well they competed at this high level of competition. The following six students qualified for the Northern Metropolitan Regional Athletics carnival on Wednesday 12 October.

Thomas Crowley 1st U12/13 Long Jump Corey Akers 1st U12/13 800m, 2nd U12/13 1500m David Angove 2nd U12/13 Triple Jump Keara Calafiore 1st U11 800m Lachlan Plant 2nd U11 Long Jump, 2nd U11 800m Camryn Bux 2nd U10 100m

Congratulations to these students for their outstanding achievements.

Mr Nigel Keegan

Primary Sports Co-ordinator

Visual Arts News Art and Design Exhibition: The annual student Art and Design Exhibition will be opening week 4 of this term in the VCE building 1 and Chapel and Performing Arts Foyer from Tuesday 25 October to Friday 28 October. The exhibition will feature examples of work from Prep to Year 12. The subject areas represented are Design and Technology, Visual Arts and Visual Communication and Design. It is a showcase of the amazing work that our students have produced during the year. I invite you to bring family and friends to see the exhibition of student art work and to enjoy the music and performances also on offer during this time. Please refer to the coloured posters in this newsletter and on the Aitken website for details. Tuesday 25 October 2016 Art and Design Exhibition hours: 8.30am - 7.00pm Venue: VCE Building 1 and CPA foyer Open Evening&Twilight Music Concert College Lawn 4.00pm - 7.00pm Free event for all Please bring a chair or picnic blanket (BBQ, ice-cream and coffee available for purchase)

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Wednesday 26 October 2016 Art and Design Exhibition hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Thursday 27 October 2016 Art and Design Exhibition hours: 8.30am - 7.30pm Director’s Choice Gala Concert CPA Auditorium - 7.30pm Tickets $10 each or ‘4 for the price of 3’ http://www.trybooking.com/MICE Friday 28 October 2016 Art and Design Exhibition hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Venue: VCE building 1 and CPA foyer

Mrs Michelle McKay Head of Faculty Visual Arts

Combined Choirs Concert at Aitken College A warm invitation is extended to any family, student or friend to attend a relaxed and friendly Choir concert on Sunday 23 October from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in Common Room 1. Participating choirs are: Brunswick Community Gospel Choir, HarmoniX… a male acapella choir from Sunbury who sing some really great rock and classic material. Also the Greenvale Community Choir based at Aitken College and a Junior Choir who will be the cutest of course. A free afternoon tea will be served at the conclusion and entry by gold coin donation will support a needy charity. Any questions, please contact Mr Chris Ward at cward@aitkencollege.edu.au or phone 9333 9213. Please invite your friends and family, or pass on the invitation to someone you know might enjoy this sort of thing.

5 CENT CHALLENGE - Help make a difference!

What better way to get rid of all your 5 cent pieces than give them to a good cause? During Wellbeing Week at Aitken College - held Monday 3 October to Friday 7 October the Library is co-ordinating the collection of 5 cent pieces to raise money for two organisations that are all about supporting the well-being of children and adults. All the coins collected will be donated to Kids Help Line and Beyond Blue. To participate, all you have to do is collect as many 5 cent pieces as you can and hand it to your child’s Homeroom teacher, or bring them into the Library and add them to our challenge jar. From little things big things grow. Any donation amount is welcome. For more information, please contact Ms Laura Capraro in the Library.

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Under 13s Girls Cricket is starting at:

Greenvale Kangaroos Cricket Club!

Are you 8-13 years old?

Come along to a Girls only training session on Wednesday 12 October 2016

4.30pm to 5.30pm at Greenvale Recreation oval training nets,

Section Road, Greenvale

to see if you would be interested in playing in our

FIRST GIRLS ONLY TEAM!

Further Enquiries; please call Jill on 0418 525 481

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If you would like to come along to a training session and see if you would like to play in one of our current Junior teams;

here are the details: Under 10s Mondays 5.00pm - 6.00pm Under 12s Mondays 5.30pm - 6.45pm Under 14s Wednesdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm Under 16s Wednesdays 6.15pm - 7.30pm

(All training held at Greenvale Recreation oval/nets)

Milo In2 Cricket: Program details on playcricket.com.au under Greenvale 3059 T20 Blast Cricket Program details at www.t20blast.com.au/. Go to Greenvale 3059

Keep updated on our Facebook page - Greenvale Kangaroos Cricket Club Greenvale Kangaroos Team App or contact Jill on 0418 525 481

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Jacana Cricket Club provides cricket for men, women, boys and girls in the Broadmeadows area. We aim to build leadership and opportunity for all. We are seriously dedicated to developing our Junior programs and currently aiming to get teams ready for the 2016/2017 Season.

FREE SEASON MEMBERSHIP & CLUB HAT Looking for Juniors – Under 12’s, 14’s & 16’s Interested? Get in touch or head down to training - 4 October Training Tuesdays & Thursdays Under 12’s from 4:30pm Under 14’s & 16’s from 5:00pm Did you know some of the benefits and opportunities of playing cricket include:

Endurance and stamina

Balance and coordination

Physical fitness

Improving hand-eye coordination

Team skills

Social skills such as cooperation, communication and learning how to cope with winning and losing

Social interaction - it’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends

Or interested in playing in the mens or womens sides?

Contact: Junior Coach - Darren Shepherd on 0401 485 477 or Secretary - Jodie Shanks on 0422 998 375 Jacana Reserve, Corner Lorraine Crescent & Johnstone Street, Broadmeadows

www.jacanacricketclub.com.au

WE NEED YOU

JOIN THE JAGUARS

JUNIOR CRICKET PLAYERS WANTED

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AITKEN COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

FUNDRAISER 2016

Thank you for submitting your applications.

We look forward to receiving many more from our College community.

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The Art Studio provides Drawing and Painting Tuition for students of all ages. Small personalised classes are run by a qualified teacher. All materials are provided for. Our aim is to encourage confidence and creativity in each student, as they produce beautiful take home works of art.

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We are an accredited Medical Centre occupied by two male doctors and two female doctor. Our friendly GP’s, practice nurse and practice staff are always happy and keen to help existing and non-existing patients with their specific needs. This practice generally sees patients by appointment, with the exception of emergencies.

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AITKEN COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

FUNDRAISER 2016

MUSIC TUITION

HOBSON MUSIC TUITION – 12 Colton Close, Greenvale 3059

We offer a fun and supportive environment for people of all ages who want to learn piano, voice and guitar. Beginner to early advanced tuition is available in a relaxed setting.

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We offer lessons for all ages and experience levels in a professional setting. Heaps of class options to choose from, such as:

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Contact details: Chris Howitt 9333 4370 m: 0414 825 127

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E: kidslovelearningland@gmail.com www.kidslovelearningland.com.au

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AITKEN COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

FUNDRAISER 2016

PRINTING & STATIONERY

MIDWAY PRINT SOLUTIONS – 5 Third Avenue, Sunshine 3020

Midway Print Solutions is your print provider – from small businesses to the large corporate. We supply all your office stationery and marketing concepts – from business cards, letterheads, invoice/docket book to brochures, flyers, yearbooks, point of sale items and direct mail campaigns. Please visit our website for more details.

Contact details: Tim Pocock 9311 5533 m: 0419 331 532

E: tim@midwayprint.com.au www.midwayprint.com.au

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE / HANDYMAN

HIRE A HUBBY GREENVALE – 11B Truck City Drive, Campbellfield 3064

Handyman services, pool fencing, glass and stainless steel balustrades, welding, privacy slat fencing, land scaping, tiling, plaster repairs, painting and much more.

Contact details: Richard Robinson m: 0414 825 127

E: hahgreenvale@bigpond.com www.hireahubby.com.au

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate City is a proudly independent family owned company that has been operating since 1976. Call our office today to book a free market appraisel of your property and “let our family look after yours”

Contact details: Adrian Petroulis m: 0427 419 854 9308 2371

E: adrian@realestatecity.com.au www.realestatecity.com.au

Stockdale & Leggo Gladstone Park/Craigieburn has been servicing the local area for a combined 17+ years, we can assist with all your Real Estate needs.

GLADSTONE PARK 9335 5155 CRAIGIEBURN 9303 8222

Contact details: Rick Goodman m: 0401 436 624 9335 5155 or 9303 8222

E: gladstonepark@stockdaleleggo.com.au www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/gladstonepark www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/craigieburn

SOCCER CLUB WESTERN EAGLES FC Polish Sports Club Albion – 19 Carrington Drive, Albion 3020

Western Eagles FC “Polonia” is one of the oldest soccer clubs in Victoria. It was established in 1950 with the focus on family friendly atmosphere and getting the best out of all our players, especially the juniors. Come and join us as we are always on the lookout for future stars.

Contact details: Peter Marmura m: 0409 329 029 www.westerneaglesfc.com.au

TRANSPORT

BILL KERRY MACHINERY TRANSPORT PTY LTD – 105 Oaklands Road, Bulla 3428

Crane Truck Hire – “we lift and shift” Transport and placement of all types of machines, factory relocations, switchboards, sheds, containers, new house beams, trusses, statues, stone, air conditioners onto roof tops, water tanks, etc. Unusual items are our specialty.

Contact details: Michael Kerry 9307 1178 m: 0417 396 795

E: info@bkmt.com.au www.bkmt.com.au

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FUNDRAISER 2016

TRAVEL

MICHELLE MAGEE – TRAVEL MANAGER

Let’s face it, whether overseas or within Australia, organising a family holiday is time consuming. Take back your precious time by allowing me to organise everything for you. Conveniently located in Greenvale within walking distance of Aitken College. Email, phone, pop in, or I’ll come to you. Let’s talk Travel!

Contact details: Michelle Magee 0435 768 991

E: michelle.magee@travelmanagers.com.au www.travelmanagers.com.au/ptm/MichelleMagee/

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AITKEN COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

FUNDRAISER 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians Many families in the Aitken College community manage or own a business. Each year as a fundraiser the Parents & Friends Association compile a Community Business Directory to provide a way in which we can support local business. If you are a new family to our community, please consider advertising your business in this worthwhile and well used Business Directory.

The 2016 Business Directory will be advertised on the College website and in the newsletter until the end of February 2017. Aitken families may purchase a space for $50.00 to promote and advertise their business. All money raised from this most valued fundraiser will be used by the Parents & Friends Association to improve the environment, facilities and equipment of the College, to benefit our children. Please support this fundraiser by completing the section below and return to the Accounts office with your payment. An early booking is most favourable for your business. We welcome you to browse the Business Directory 2016 on the College website: http://www.aitkencollege.edu.au/aitken-community/aitken-college-business-directory/

Aitken College Parents & Friends Association 9333 1866 email: admin@aitkencollege.edu.au ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AITKEN COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY FUNDRAISER 2016 – $50.00 PER SPACE (Please complete and return with your payment to the Accounts office as soon as possible)

FAMILY NAME:

PHONE: MOBILE:

EMAIL:

BUSINESS NAME:

BUSINESS TYPE:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

Postcode

BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER: BUSINESS MOBILE:

BUSINESS WEBSITE:

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: (50 words or less)

Payment method:

CHEQUE $ payable to Aitken College Parents & Friends Association

CASH $

CREDIT CARD: MasterCard Visa Amex

Card Number: Expiry Date:

$

Name on Card: Signature: Date: ___/___/2016