Strathalbyn Christian College “2019 Bike-a-thon”

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Strathalbyn Christian College is dedicated to providing education which enables our students to be successful in the world today, by offering quality academic programs coupled with a strong focus on character development.

For over 40 years, Strathalbyn Christian College has been delivering excellence in education, producing graduates that are “work ready’ because of the values we instil in them such as integrity, respect, diligence and a strong work ethic.

The College’s commitment to helping students recognise the sense of purpose and fulfilment that is created when helping others through works of service. Works of service is a term we use at Strathalbyn Christian College which means “being of service to others”.

The annual Bike-A-Thon, now in its 37 th year, was established by Mrs Pat Calwell, a former Teacher, to encourage students to have an active lifestyle. Students from Kindy through to Year 12 are encouraged to seek sponsorship for riding a set course that encompasses Muir Park and College grounds. Students from Kindy to Year 6 ride a 750-metre course around Muir Park, whilst Secondary students ride a 1.6-kilometre track.

Parents and friends support the students as they do as many laps as they can, so it’s a wonderful community atmosphere.

The Bike-a-thon is the only official College fundraiser where the money raised goes directly back into resources for students. This year we are fundraising for a River Bike Track, which will be developed on the College grounds. Bike riding is a great way to exercise and as the College has extensive grounds that wind down to the Chapman River, this space creates a natural area to build an agility mountain bike track with aspects of a pump track. This area will be open to students at recess and lunchtimes at school and will also be open to residents of the area to use after-hours.

The annual Bike-A-Thon will be held on Saturday 22 May at 2.30pm at Muir Park, Strathalbyn. If you would like to make a donation towards the River Bike Track , donations can be made electronically at https://www.trybooking.com/BCFER

Geraldton Grammar School is hosting Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event

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Geraldton Grammar School is hosting a community Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event on Tuesday 21 May at 10:45am - 12pm raising money for the Cancer Council.

Participants are encouraged to purchase morning tea from a huge selection of homemade delights created by our Year 8 students and their families. There will be live music, cake raffles, cupcake decorating and much more.

This is an invitation to everyone in the community to join us for morning tea and refreshments please bring plenty of change and BYO cup. 

Geraldton Gymnastics Club

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Are you looking for a sport for your child aged 2-16? Does your child love to flip, jump or hang from everything?

Look no further as Geraldton Gymnastics Club offers a variety of classes in a fun and safe environment lead by fully qualified coaches.

Classes are focused around improving fitness, strength and flexibility while growing passionate, strong & independent students.

Email them today to find out more and enrol: geraldtongymnasticsclub@gmail.com

FREE Easter giveaway for the kids!

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Bring the kids down to Seacrest Shopping Centre this Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 1pm to say hi to the Easter Bunny and collect a FREE Easter giveaway for the kids.

While you’re there check out the free face painting and Easter craft too! 😊

It’s a great chance to catch up with a friend while the kids are kept busy, and you can take a look at some of the specialty stores while you're there.

Seacrest Shopping Centre is your neighbourhood shopping centre featuring Woolworths, specialty stores and eateries, with plenty of convenient parking.

Check out https://www.facebook.com/SeacrestShoppingCentre for more information.

2020 Academic Scholarships

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Scholarships available for 2020 are now open. The closing date is 1 May 2019 and the tests will take place in the Geraldton Grammar library on the 11 May. There are three levels of exams; level 1 for students starting year 7 in 2020, level 2 for those students starting year 9 in 2020 and level 3 for those students starting year 11 in 2020.

The scholarships are academic in nature and the exams require the applicants to sit 4 tests. The program is managed by ACER so as to ensure an objective process and further information is available on their website. In order to enrol in the exams, applicants must register at ACER by following this link https://scholarships.acer.edu.au Should you have any questions please contact the Deputy Principal, Mr Derek Lange - derek.lange@gegs.wa.edu.au

https://geraldtongrammarschool.wa.edu.au/index.php/enrolments/scholarships

COMMUNITY, RESPECT & EQUALITY Launch

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Family Violence is a significant social issue in our community. It is preventable. With collaborative community action we can make a difference.

COMMUNITY, RESPECT & EQUALITY Launch

1st April 2019, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, 254 Marine Terrace, Geraldton

The Launch will showcase local businesses and organisations that have decided to say #ViolenceIsNEVEROk by signing the Agreement for Businesses and Organisations and committing to do what they can to prevent family violence.

The event will start with a morning tea catered by Taste Buds, followed by key speakers from local organisations discussing why preventing family violence is important to them and why signing up is just good business.

This is a FREE event, but please RSVP to Monica at Desert Blue Connect on 9964 2742 or info@desertblueconnect.org.au

For more information on the prevention of family violence or to see how your business or organisation can be involved go to our website: https://communityrespectandequality.com.au/

 

KEY LAUNCH SPEAKERS

  • Roger Beer, Superintendent
    WA Police Force, Geraldton

  • Russell Pratt, Chief Executive Officer
    Desert Blue Connect

  • Vickie Williams, General Manager
    Mid West Ports Authority

  • Peter Treharne,
    City of Greater Geraldton

  • Bendigo Bank representative

School Holiday Workshops

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School Holiday Workshops - because we all need some Performing Arts to liven up our holidays!

*Enrol via our website: www.joaworkshops.com

 


Geraldton, Fitzgerald St Studio

Wed 24th April

Cost: $5

Y1/2- 10am (45mins)

Y3,4,5- 11am (45mins)

Y6+- 12pm (60 mins)

 

Mingenew Rec centre

18th, 20th, 26th April

Cost: Free! (Thanks to the Shire of Mingenew)

Y 1/2: 10am (45 mins)

Y 3,4,5- 10:45am (60 mins)

Y 5+: 11:45am (90 mins)


SPACES ARE FILLING FAST!

March Business After Hours

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Next Wednesday 27 march, marks our second Business After Hours for the year and we have partnered with

Geraldton Grammar School
&
Geraldton Community Energy

Entertainment will include the gorgeous angelic sounds of She Lion, delicious canapes by Tarts & Co, photobooth by Magic Mirror and a chance to win the door prize by showing us how good you can power up the energy driven bike!

At Geraldton Grammar School, we provide an outstanding K-12 educational experience with whole school programs that foster continual development. We are small enough to care and cater for the interests and academic readiness of each child, yet large enough to challenge all students.

Rated the top country school in Western Australia for 2018; we empower all students with the knowledge to achieve, the passion to inspire, and the path to motivate. Geraldton Grammar School provides an outstanding educational experience on a beautiful campus, providing an award-winning music program, enviable Mandarin curriculum; and an extensive camps program.

School website

Our goal at Geraldton Community Energy is to lower the price of electricity for Geraldton customers, improve the reliability of supply and offer a cleaner energy solution. It will be built by Geraldton businesses for Geraldton customers, keeping the money we all spend on electricity in the community.

Come along to the next Business After Hours & have a friendly chat with us about how your family & business would benefit from Geraldton Community Energy.

What are the benefits for Geraldton customers?

Who is Geraldton Community Energy?

Why does Geraldton need a Geraldton Community Energy?

What are the benefits to the community?

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2019 Certificate III in Dance

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Looking for a Certificate Course to go towards your Year 11 & 12 WACE requirements?

Look no further!

Cheer & Dance Intensity are able to offer ALL dancers the ability to achieve this! Do something they love and gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dance in the process!

Even better - this can all be done while still staying at your current dance studio.

Open to students in year 9, 10 & 11.

Contact cheerdanceintensity@gmail.com for more information and your prospectus

Registrations close April 30th

 

Colin Buchanan Live!

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Colin Buchanan is coming back to Strathalbyn Christian College to kick off our 40th Anniversary Year with an action, packed performance for one night only.

For some of us we might remember Colin Buchanan on ABC’s Play School, or maybe it was his role as Presenter in various Channel 7 prime time shows like “Australia’s strangest home improvements” but I think most people would know Colin as a singer songwriter for Christian Children’s music. (http://colinbuchanan.com.au/about)

Colin Buchanan has become a household name when it comes to Christian Children’s music and I am sure his albums have been played on countless family road trips, Sunday schools and classrooms around Australia.

Colin’s performance is action packed with many different characters and lot of energy.

This performance would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors, Turtle Cove Early Learning Centre, Ocean Air Custom Airconditioning Solutions and Centro Dental.

Tickets are on sale now!

Details:

Thursday 21 March @ 6.30pm Strathalbyn Christian College Hall

Tickets $11 each (children under 2 free) Tickets can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/BAUAB

Cheer & Dance Intensity

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Cheer & Dance Intensity is a Dancing studio located in Flores road that provides fun, high energy, quality classes suited to a large variety of ages.

We provide competition & recreational class options to suit everyone in addition to the opportunity to participate in a range of local performances and exams throughout the year. Classes are offered in a variety of styles including, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Singing, Musical Theatre, Cheerleading and Gymnastics.

Contact us today to see what we have to offer for your child.

Geraldton Grammar School Come & Play

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Geraldton Grammar School would like to invite families with children 0-4 years old to their Come & Play in the Early Learning Area and Kindy Playground.

Come &  Play is a great opportunity for you to spend some fun time with your child/ren in a family friendly environment filled with great resources and play opportunities.  There will be inside and outside play, craft activities and sensory play. You will also meet other parents and carers and your child will have lots of new friends to play with.

Come and Play is on Wednesdays from 8:30am to 10:30am, during the school term.

For more information see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/comeandplayatGGS