School Community Newsletter Newsletter No. Date 1/4/16 Mungy Practice 11.45-1.40pm HI All, As the Interschool Athletics Carnival fast approaches, the final touches are being made to the preparations. I look forward to fine weather for the day with lots of goodwill and participation in the spirit of the event. We have Munglinup attending our school this afternoon for final practices which should be exciting. 4/4/16 Interschool Sports Day at Cascade 7/4/16 Assembly 2.15pm Next week on Thursday afternoon we will hold our first assembly for the year with Miss Collins s Junior room as the presenters. Starting time will be 2.15pm and we look forward to seeing you all in attendance. I m sure the item will be very entertaining! I would also like to give notice of the date of the Anzac Day assembly to be held in the first week of next term on Thursday the 28th of April. Starting time will be 10.30am and we will have a late recess on that day. Don t forget that Term Two commences on Tuesday the 26th of April. I would like to once again thank all of you for your support and commitment you have shown to your school in my first term here. It has been greatly appreciated. I would like to wish you all a safe and happy school holiday break and I will see you next term. Take care Happy 60th Birthday Noel.. Debbie
School & Community Thanks to all families who have already paid the money for the Voluntary Contributions, library bags and diaries for their children. Just a friendly reminder to those that haven t yet paid that they are now due. The children have had a number of incursions and excursions free of charge this year and the money helps to recoup some costs. Senior First Aid Course Thursday 28th April Full day course with prior learning to complete. Minimum participants of six Expression of Interest: Susie stead 040 282 1882 Thank you
Blessing of the Plough Blessing of the Plough service at Ray and Bonnie Arnold s farm Sunday 3 rd April at 10am Service will be followed by a shared lunch and Games for Young & Old. BBQ meat provided bring a salad or dessert to share. Everyone welcome Looks like it might be a nice sunny day? Directions to : Kanga Downs... From Cascade Road... turn right down Neds Corner Road until first intersection Griffiths Road turn left, Then 2 nd farm on right at Dinosaur Mail Box. Cascade Bush Fire Brigade AGM Monday 4 th April 5 PM - Cascade Hall Brief review of the season Discussion of future mitigation work within the Cas BFB boundary, with a map to mark desired works Election of Office bearers Election of Brigade Positions BBQ or light Dinner of sorts after Meeting contact Tom Carmody 0427 792055 Please see Shire Fire Survey on following page
Esperance Hockey Association ALL JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS Now open online: http://www.trybooking.com/booking/ BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=186483 Minkey: Preprimary - Year 1 $40 Sub-Junior: Year 2 3 (and new Year 4s) $40 Juniors: Year 4-7, (and Year 8 girls) $65 (includes team socks) Under 17: Year 8-12 $65 (includes team socks) Online registration and payment are the preferred method. Please register before 9 April. Mouthguard Clinic and help to register if needed available at the Hockey Club Rooms on Saturday 2 nd April from 9am 1pm. Season starts 30 th April 2016 For Kidsport eligibility, please contact Justine McDonald 0429 409 362 General enquiries to Justine McDonald
ESPERANCE AUSKICK Age Groups - Pre Primary to Yr 5 Start date: Saturday April 30 th Registrations: online at www.aflauskick.com.au or t he 12 th March 10am- 12pm at Ports oval (upstairs) Cost: $80 Payments: made online through Sporting pulse / via direct debit / EFT payments on 12 th March no cash payments taken Fixtures are yet to be finalised All enquiries contact 90721538 EDFA JUNIOR CLUB REGISTRATION DAY All local club representatives will be at Ports for registration 12 th March 10-12pm at Ports Oval (upstairs) Online registrations open now http://www.foxsportspulse.com/ Please see your clubs regarding payments and online registration
Community Grants Community Grants Program (CGP) for 2016-2017 now open for applications. Any projects or activities occurring between July 2016 and June 2017 that you will be seeking funding for, please get in contact with me to discuss your project. I encourage everyone to review the grant guidelines available on the Shire s Website, prior to completing an application. To view all of the information on the grants offered by the Shire, including the guidelines and application forms. www.esperance.wa.gov.au Applications under the categories of Assistance, Development and Events close on Friday 29 April 2016. If you have any questions or need assistance with grant funding please do not hesitate to contact me. Lynda Horn Community Support Officer Shire of Esperance Ph: 9071 0624 Fx: 9071 0600 PO Box 507, Windich Street, Esperance WA 6450
Department of Aboriginal Affairs Heritage Grants are currently open The Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) is offering Aboriginal not-forprofit organisations the opportunity to apply for grants to preserve and promote Aboriginal Sites (Sites) as defined in the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. The total amount on offer in the first instance is $146,000. Incorporated organisations registered for GST can apply for a maximum of $50,000 (including GST) per application. Unincorporated groups and organisations not GST registered can only apply for a maximum of $15,000 per application. Applicants may submit as many applications as they wish. It is anticipated that a diverse range of projects across Western Australia will be awarded a grant. Applications can only be made by submitting the Preserving our Aboriginal Sites Grants Program Application Form. The application process will be open for two months and applications will be considered as they are received. The closing date and time for applications to be received by DAA is 4pm Monday 4 April 2016 (Perth, Western Australia). For more information: http://www.daa.wa.gov.au/heritage/site-preservation/grant-program/ Kylie Ryan Service Manager - Bay of Isles Community Outreach Inc PO Box 1750 - Units 4-6, 56 The Esplanade - Esperance WA 6450 Phone: (08) 9072 1072 or (08) 9072 1009 - Fax: (08) 9072 1037 - Mobile: 0419 928 786 Email: kryan@boico.org.au Website: www.boico.org.au