City of Swan - School Holidays

The City of Swan is providing a number of leisure and youth development programs this school holiday period in the Ellenbrook Place area. All programs are either free or low-cost. 

  

City of Swan Youth Development Team - School holiday program

·         Activities are for 10-17 year olds, except the Scooter Clinic which is for all ages.

·         Places are limited so please fill out a registration form to secure your spot. Registration forms are available at Ellenbrook Library, above the library in the Ellenbrook Place Office or on Facebook at ‘Coolroom Ellenbrook’.

·         Completed forms and payments can be dropped off  at Ellenbrook Library.

·         If you’re facing difficulty making payments contact Erin to discuss payment plan options.

·         *NOTE* Adventure World is cash payment ONLY.

For further details contact Erin on 0427 597 093 or email Erin.Duffy@swan.wa.gov.au

Free Incursion: Archery, provided by Archery WA.

Limited Spaces Available

When: Friday 12th Jan, 10am to 12pm  

At: Aveley Playing Fields, Bolero Road.

Snacks provided. Closed Shoes Required                                                                                

Free Scooter Clinic:  Provided by Freestyle Now Crew

Registration on the day

When: Monday 15th Jan, 4pm-6pm           

At: Ellenbrook Skatepark

Closed Shoes and Safety Helmets Required        

Free Incursion: Gello Comedy Club, Provided by Professionals in the Industry

Limited Spaces Available       

Opportunity to learn new skills in Stand-up/Sketch Comedy

When: Friday 19th Jan, 1pm-3pm           

At: Ellenbrook Library

Snacks provided              

Excursion: Adventure World

$20 (Cash Payment Only)

Limited spaces available.                                                            

When: Tuesday 23rd Jan, 8:30am-5:30pm                

At: The Cool Room 8:30am.

Bring swimwear, change of clothes, towel and closed shoes. Lunch Provided.                                                                                              

Free Incursion: Summer Party!

Not to be missed

When: Wednesday 24th Jan, 1-4pm

At: The Coolroom (Bonney Lane)

Experience Harm Reduction Workshop

Fun and Cool Tips on How to Stay Safe!

DJ act, Live performances , Sausage Sizzle, Free Giveaways and Water Fights.

Outside service providers attending for the young people of Ellenbrook

City of Swan Ellenbrook Sports Hub - School holiday activities

·         Activities are for a range of ages and all take place at the Ellenbrook Sports Hub (Synthetic Playing Fields and Southern Pavilion) – 107 Verbana Drive, Aveley.

·         Registrations required for all programs. Registrations can be made by emailing esh@swan.wa.gov.au or by calling 9207 8777.

For further details contact Matthew on 9207 8777 or email esh@swan.wa.gov.au

Mini Swans

Kindy Dance (2-4 year olds)

Tuesday 9^th, 16^th and 23^rd January

9:30am-10:15am

$9 per session

Kindy Gym (1-4 year olds)

Friday 12^th and  19^th January

9:30am-10:15am

$13 per session

Junior Swans

Ellenbrook Sports Day (5-10 year olds)

*try a bunch of different sports*

Wednesday 10^th and 24^th January

9-11am

$9 per child

Teenagers

Teen Futsal Kick About (11-15 year olds)

Monday 8^th and 15^th January

5:15-6:15pm

$9 per session

Summer Series

Bubble Soccer Tournament – December Edition

Saturday 30^th December

9am-12:30pm

$65 team entry fee

Fast 5s Netball Tournament

Tuesday 2^nd January

6:30-8:15pm

$65 team entry fee

Futsal 5s Tournament

Tuesday 2^nd January

6:30-8:30pm

$65 team entry fee

Touch Rugby Cup

Thursday 11^th January

6:30-8:30pm

$65 team entry fee

Dodgeball Tournament

Thursday 24^th January (AUS Day Eve)

6:30-8:30pm

$65 team entry fee

Gaming

FIFA Tournament

Friday 19^th January

6:30-9:30pm

$13 entry fee

Mercy Care

Mercy Care and Ellenbrook Youth Services are remaining open during the school holiday period, offering free assistance to youth aged 12-20years and connecting families with services in the area and helping young people stay happy, healthy and connected over the Christmas Season and beyond. 

Visit https://www.mercycare.com.au/

Located at the Ellenbrook Place Office, upstairs in the Ellenbrook Library. Call 1800 800046 to make an appointment.

Junior School Coffee Conversation

Please join us in the College Cafe this Friday 3rd November for our next Junior School Coffee Conversation - a great opportunity to connect with other parents and carers in our wonderful Holy Cross College community! 
From Jo Betti, College Social Worker

Maggie Dent: Masterclass on Raising Teens TONIGHT!

I've just learned that there's still some tickets left for Maggie Dent:  Masterclass on Raising Teens, tonight at the Perth Convention Centre!

https://www.maggiedent.com/events/

"This very special, one-night-only parenting gala is a fundraiser celebrating the 50th birthday of the Telethon charitable trust, of which Maggie is an ambassador."

Go online to book your tickets!

From Jo Betti
Social Worker

Parents of Children with Challenges

There is a new group in Ellenbrook for Parents of Children with Challenges that supported by People at Place in Ellenbrook.  In this group, we share our experiences/support for disabilities, developmental delays, complex health conditions, and any concerns of the children (any ages).

The next catch up is Friday, 21st July (every odd week during school term) at Ellenbrook Community Library.

Search the facebook page, Parents of Children with Challenges for more information.  It is free to join.

Girls school holiday programs with STANDING STRONG

Standing Strong offers four main program areas for young girls:  Junior Club for 8-10 year olds, Teen Club for 11-16 year olds, Online Club for girls around the world and Private One 2 One sessions for girls and families looking for a more personalised support.  Through a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, Standing Strong programs help to "encourage, motivate, uplift and empower girls to live happy, healthy and inspired lives".  For more information see:  https://girlsstandingstrong.com/

There's a variety of activities and events offered through the school holiday at Standing Strong:

https://girlsstandingstrong.com/event-registrations/?mc_cid=d2e130d42a&mc_eid=83db748f28

New food allergy resource website for teens!

Teens and young people living with severe food allergies are being encouraged to start a conversation with their peers via a new website that could potentially save their lives.

The website was launched today and it operates just like an app, allowing young people to develop their own avatar and use it to talk to their friends or others with severe allergies about their experiences.

There's also practical information for young people on how they can manage severe allergies.

The website is:  www.250k.org.au.

Local Support Group - NEW!

A new support group has formed for local parents of children with disabilities, development delays or complex medical conditions. The group currently meets fortnightly, on Friday mornings, at Ellenbrook Library.

Coding Camp - School Holiday Fun

Children aged 4 - 12 years who are really interested in Coding, may also be interested in a Coding Camp coming up in the July school holidays.

The following website is where you'll find all the necessary information:

http://codecamp.com.au/

Coffee & Conversation - this Friday

This Friday 12^th May please join us in the College Café from 9:15am (after gospel) for Coffee & Conversation.

Our new School Nurse, Grace Bradshaw, will be joining us to share some information about her role at the school and to answer any general medical questions you may have regarding your children.  

Coffee & Conversation is an opportunity to meet new parents of our growing Junior School and share your parenting stories.

Hope to see you there!

From Jo Betti, College Social Worker

Lion Heart Camp - July 2017

LION HEART CAMP

A children’s bereavement program supporting grieving children following the death of a parent,

primary caregiver or sibling.

11th and12th July 2017
8.30am - 3.30pm at the Tuart Hill Community Centre.
Cost - Free!
Age Group - 5-12 years

To enquire please contact:
Program Director Shelly Skinner on 0416 344 024

• Helping children and parents understand the process of grief.
• Providing the opportunity to connect with other children experiencing the death of a family member.
• Strengthening parents knowledge and skills in supporting their grieving children.

Children’s program and parent’s program to run simultaneously

"13 Reasons Why" - a warning for parents

If you’ve got access to Netflix at home, or you or your children are streaming Netflix on a device, you will likely be aware of the popular American TV series “13 Reasons Why”.  Your teenager may be watching the show and/or talking about it with one of her friends.  “13 Reasons Why” is certainly generating mixed reviews online – it's about a 17-year-old girl who dies by suicide and leaves a series of audio tapes behind discussing her reasons why.    

I just wanted to advise parents of the potential risks associated with the series.  Headspace (Australia’s Youth Mental Health Foundation) have actually issued a warning about the show which is available to read at the following link:

https://www.headspace.org.au/news/dangerous-content-in-13-reasons-why/

The article refers to the “confronting and graphic messaging and imagery” used in the program, and the dangers associated with “glamorising” suicide.  The series has raised serious concerns from many suicide prevention experts about the potential risks posed by the sensationalised treatment of youth suicide, particularly to vulnerable teens or those struggling with mental health conditions.

I encourage you to be mindful of these risks when deciding whether to allow your children to watch “13 Reasons Why”.   Consider watching it with them to generate conversations about the issues raised and to help them process the material with your guidance.  If they have already watched the series, talk openly and supportively with them about their thoughts and feelings about the show and if you are concerned for your child’s safety or the safety of one of their friends, seek help.

Lifeline 131 114

beyondblue 1300 224 636

Jo Betti

College Social Worker