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Walking for a cause By Jessica Micallef Molly had no ordinary start to life. In 2013, at just two-years-old, Molly was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer that is rare among children, according to her mum Kristen Johnson. “In that particular year, I think she was only the seventh case that was diagnosed with that cancer so there aren’t many cases of that particular cancer,” she said. “It was like I was hit by truck, when I heard the news. I was very naive to it all. “Unless you go through it, you don’t really know what to expect.” Following her diagnosis, Molly endured
nearly a year of chemotherapy and underwent surgery to remove one of her ribs where the tumor was. “The tumor came through between her ninth and tenth rib so the ninth rib was removed and the eight rib was separated,” Ms Johnson said. “She hated chemotherapy. It was the most traumatic thing for her, and us as well. “It was quite hard to take.” Molly, now 8, has been in remission for six years. “There is always going to be that risk that the cancer could return, but she’s doing really well,” Ms Johnson said. This year, the Riddells Creek family is taking part in Camp Quality’s Big Walk for Little Kids event, a walking challenge to help raise money
to support children with cancer. Ms Johnson said she wanted to give back to the charity that supported her family during Molly’s 12-month cancer battle. “They host functions to let the kids forget about the treatment and when you go to these functions, every kid is the same,” she said. “It was good for Molly. Being only two-years-old at the time, she had no hair and other kids, being so innocent, would always ask her why she didn’t have any hair. “So when she went to the functions, everyone was like her and she really appreciated it. “She can still go to the functions and she often tells the kids ‘I survived, so can you’.” To donate: bit.ly/33yNL4o
Macedon Ranges residents have moved another step closer to a “covid normal” way of life. Lower virus case numbers allowed regional Victoria to enter the third step to reopening last week. There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home and a maximum of 10 people can meet outdoors. Face coverings are mandatory and residents are encouraged to continue social distancing when out and about. “Household bubbles” are now permitted, where residents can choose another household to visit, with up to five visitors at once. Cafes, restaurants and bars can resume in-store dining with a maximum of 10 patrons per four-square metres, and outdoor dining is capped to 50 patrons per two-square metres. All beauty services can resume where a face covering can be worn during the duration of the service and private house inspections can resume by appointment only. Outdoor auctions are subject to the 10 person gathering limit. Tourism accommodation sites, including campsites, hotels and airbnbs, in regional Victoria can reopen. Outdoor religious gatherings of up to 10 people, can occur. Weddings can be conducted with up to 10 people, while funerals can have up to 20 people. Outdoor contact and non-contact sport for people aged 18 and younger and outdoor non-contact sport for adults can resume. Skateparks can also reopen. Premier Daniel Andrews said regional Victorians had done a “mighty job” to get case numbers down. “I am so pleased and proud of every single regional Victorian who has stayed the course, followed the rules [and] got tested.” As of Sunday, there were two active cases of the virus in the Macedon Ranges. In Hume, there were 56 active cases. Stage four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne are expected to be relaxed on September 28, subject to public health advice and if average daily cases are 30-50 over the previous 14 days. Jessica Micallef
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Cautious reopening for guest house Cherie Goodson says it’s a “welcome relief” to host guests at her Lancefield B&B. Macedon Ranges accommodation providers can reopen to regional Victorians under the third step to a “covid normal” life. Ms Goodson owns a B&B at The Old Railway Station, Lancefield and says she hasn’t had a guest there since March. “That was our choice because my concern was the virus itself and the transportation of the virus here, there and everywhere,” she said. “We just didn’t know where it [the virus] was coming from and we didn’t know much about it.
“Everything was the great unknown.” When the first lockdown ended and restrictions were eased for a short period of time, Ms Goodson said she had a “flurry” of guests booking accommodation. However, she was forced to cancel bookings again when stage three and four restrictions were implemented across the state. “It had a huge financial impact,” she said. “Much of our accommodation guests are coming to attend functions such as weddings, so we rely a lot on the fact that people are booking in for those special events. “We have been providing accommodation
for 21 years and we have ridden all sorts of storms, but this is the first time in 21 years we have been hit very hard.” Now that Ms Goodson can reopen her B&B to guests, she says she is opening with caution and is reducing the amount of people awho stay at the one time. “We have three suites, which is about six people but we have chosen to have only four people at the one time,” she said. “But it is a welcome relief for us and for every other accommodation provider in regional Victoria.” Jessica Micallef
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By Goya Dmytryshchak Newport mother-of-two Kimberly Hanrahan has undergone an experimental plasma treatment as she recovers from COVID-19. Ms Hanrahan, 48, said she contracted the virus after a cleaner came to her home. The owner of the cleaning company called to advise that her son had tested positive at school. Ms Hanrahan said her husband, Dave, had a sore throat and underwent a COVID-19 test. After five days, his test came back positive. Ms Hanrahan was then tested with her eight-year-old twin boys. “I was positive and they were negative, thank goodness,” she said. “Then, I got all the usual sort of symptoms – a sore throat and a lack of smell and taste – but then I got really quite poorly … really severe migraines and body aches and pains and back aches.’ She called Altona North Respiratory Clinic and said, ‘It’s day 11, is this normal?’ Ms Hanrahan said she was told it was normal. “I called my doctor on the Wednesday because I was in so much pain. I hadn’t slept properly and he gave me some Panadeine Forte, which was great,” she said. “On the Thursday, the DHHS called me … I got quite upset and said, I feel like I can’t talk to you properly, I’ve got a real shortness of breath, I don’t feel very well. “He just said, ‘I’m going to put the phone down, I’m going to call your husband and get him to call an ambulance for you’. “I was avoiding going to hospital. I didn’t want to go if my symptoms were just normal. “You just don’t know, how bad is bad enough to go to hospital?” Ms Hanrahan was admitted to Footscray Hospital and “zipped up” in a room. “I spent the next 11 days in hospital,” Ms Hanrahan said. “I went in on August 13 … went into ICU the next day but then was on oxygen for the whole time until I came out of ICU, and then for a couple of days after that. Thankfully I didn’t have to go on a ventilator.
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“I was in ICU for six days. “The nurses, everybody, was amazing – they put themselves at risk every day. “A lot of them that I spoke to had actually come out of what they were doing … and then got retrained to come into ICU because of the demand.” Ms Hanrahan said each day she was given a mask to enable her to breathe. “Essentially, this mask that covers your whole face, it’s very tight around your head so you can’t get any air in it and then it’s like a wind tunnel so it’s like air being pushed down into
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Free webinars are available to help Victorians manage their electricity and gas bills. The Consumer Policy Research Centre has launched its Energy Simplified webinars to help those who may be struggling to pay their energy bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer Policy Research Centre chief executive Lauren Solomon said as stay-at-home restrictions in Victoria continue, many residents were witnessing their energy bills rising. “There are people that have lost jobs or are on steady incomes, that might have never had to worry about their energy bills before,” she said. “And others, already under financial strain, are now finding it even tougher to make ends meet. “We are making it simple for people to understand four fast ways they can significantly cut their bills.” Energy Simplified program manager Karl Barratt said the webinars will explain your rights if you are struggling to pay your bills, as well as helping to make price comparisons easy. “By knowing what to ask your energy company, lower energy bills can just be a single phone call away,” he said. “Our team will also take your questions during the session so you can ask … what causes your bills to go up or the best ways to use less energy while staying at home without breaking the bank.” The webinars are free and are open for registrations. The webinars run through to December. Details: www.energyinfohub.org.au Jessica Micallef
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Ten students from Sunbury Downs College took a learning experience to infinity and beyond. Through it’s partnership with RMIT University, the Sunbury college offered 10 girls from years 9 to 12 an opportunity to be part of the Women at NASA Leadership and Success in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) webinar last week. The students heard from three leading women who work at NASA, who shared their stories about how they came to work at the organisation and the obstacles they overcame. Year 11 student Evie Van Emmerik attended the webinar and said the event was a real eye-opener into the STEMM field. “There was a lot of discussion about how
to make the best of the opportunities you are given by joining clubs and doing internships, and also how to make the best out of any challenges you come across,” she said. “I love learning all the new and amazing things about the world, how everything works and the complex systems we take for granted.” Evie said it was encouraging to know that women have succeeded in an industry that is known to be male-dominated. “I am interested in entering the STEMM field so it was really inspiring to see these women,” she said. “To see them and know that they have had experiences that led them there was really encouraging.”
Two teenagers have been charged with preparing drugs for sale after police allegedly found a large quantity of cannabis during a search of a Gisborne property last month. Police said stolen items and cash were also found during the search. The 17-year-old and 15-year-old were bailed to appear at a children’s court on Monday, November 30.
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Agents call for earlier reopening No one should buy a property without attending physical house inspections: that’s the message from a Macedon Ranges real estate agent. As regional Victoria enters the third step on the road to a “covid normal”, Macedon Ranges real estate agents can now hold private house inspections by appointment only. However metropolitan Melbourne real estate agents will have to wait until at least October 26. Keatings Real Estate managing director John Keating said all real estate agents should be allowed to resume one-on-one property inspections with potential buyers.
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“The real estate environment can be controlled by the agents because we can sanitise, put on gloves and only take people one-on-one,” he said. “And we have definite contact information with the people we are showing through. “I think that is the perfect sensible balance to respect the health risks and also help businesses
to function and operate and to start generating some activity.” Mr Keating said house and property inspections were a vital part of the home buying process. “It’s all very well having Zoom meetings but in my whole life experience, I would never encourage somebody to buy a property without seeing it,” he said. “You cannot get an accurate description as to how big the room sizes are, which way the light is coming in and what the neighbourhood is like. “Real estate is a huge big-ticket item and in many cases, you are taking out a loan for 20 to 25 years.”
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Plan ahead for fire season Macedon Ranges council is encouraging residents to prepare and plan now for the upcoming bushfire season. The council’s planning and environment director Angela Hughes said spring time was the perfect opportunity for residents to prepare their property. “Everyone has a role to play in preventing fires and a well-maintained property will help to reduce the risk of fire to our community, including you and your neighbours,” she said. “You can do this by cutting long grass and cleaning up fire fuels such as weeds, leaves and twigs around your property.”
The council is urging residents to remove overhanging branches and shrubs that are more than one metre high next to or below windows, keep grass short and clear combustible materials, clear roof gutters of any leaf litters, maintain any defendable space around the property, ensure rainwater tanks are accessible and full, and ensure bushfire survival plans are in place and practised. To assist residents with the clean-up, the council provides a free green waste drop-off service at transfer stations across the region. In consultation with the CFA, burning off restrictions will be lifted in October for land
less than 4000 square metres. Residents must monitor weather conditions, register the burn-off, never leave the burn-off unattended and monitor the burn for at least seven days after the fire has been extinguished. The council’s fire management officers will begin annual property inspections next month and will issue fire prevention notices to properties that present a fire risk. The notice will outline fire prevention works that must be completed by a due date. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/fire-ready or 5422 0333 Jessica Micallef
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By Jessica Micallef Betty Williams didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop her from celebrating a very special birthday. The Riddell Gardens Aged Care Sunbury resident celebrated her 101st birthday in style on September 11. Ms Williams grew up in Bristol, England with her two sisters Violet and Lillian and brother George. “My mother was quite strict because she had to bring us all up after my father passed away from a war injury,” she said. “But I was quite spoiled by my father.” Later on in life, Ms Williams married and had three children, Peter, Gerard and Steven. She is also the proud grandmother to 10 grandchildren and more than 20 greatgrandchildren. Son Steven said his mother and her siblings created fond memories with each other. “Betty was the only child with a doll and she had a pram for the doll but it was never used for the doll,” he said. “All the kids used to take the pram up to the coal yard, fill it up and take it back home. This was back in the 1920s.” To celebrate her 101st birthday, Ms Williams’ daughter-in-law baked her a cake and aged care staff decorated the home with balloons and flowers. Ms Williams credited her long life to walking the dog twice a day, never drinking alcohol or smoking and not stressing.
An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) plan to force tech giants Google and Facebook to compensate publishers for the use of news content has been applauded by Country Press Australia. Under the ACCC’s News Media Bargaining Code, which was developed at the request of the federal government, Google and Facebook will need to negotiate revenue-sharing deals with media companies. Facebook and Google have raised concerns about the proposed code, saying it will impact their services and could lead to Australians being charged to use previously free services. But Country Press Australia president Bruce Ellen said the tech giants’ claims were “disingenuous”. He said Facebook and Google were using content produced by news media businesses to drive increased audiences and engagement, build confidence in their platforms, and develop a commercial benefit. “The fact that this commercial benefit to the tech giants has been at the expense of advertising revenue that previously supported the provision of public interest journalism in news media businesses massively compounds the challenges … in sustaining independent and objective reporting, analysis and investigation,” Mr Ellen said. “This concern is particularly acute for regional, rural and small publishers … recent closures of regional newspapers and local broadcasting newsrooms highlight the challenges. “Country Press Australia applauds the federal government and ACCC for their determination to bring the global tech giants to the table to address a serious matter that should be of vital concern to all Australians.”
Betty Williams celebrated her 101st birthday on September 11. (Supplied)
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Our furry friends will soon be pampered pooches. Premier Daniel Andrews announced earlier this month that pet grooming premises, excluding mobile vans, can start providing contactless animal grooming in metropolitan Melbourne from September 28. All pet grooming services were forced to shut down under COVID-19 stage four restrictions. RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said the animal charity and other animal welfare agencies had been advocating for grooming services to reopen.
“RSPCA Victoria understands that many pet owners will be relieved to know they can again access grooming services for domestic animals,” she said. “Grooming is an essential form of care for some breeds, such as double-coated and long-haired animals, in order to prevent adverse welfare outcomes, such as matting, which can cut off blood supply to extremities and cause significant skin conditions.” Ms Walker said the animal grooming was more important than ever during the spring season.
“Animals go through their spring moult, grass seed prevalence increases, flea activity increases and seasonal allergies are aggravated,” she said. “We will work through what this announcement means for our operations and advise our grooming customers. “In the interim, RSPCA Victoria’s website provides grooming tips and guidance, however anyone with concerns should contact their veterinarian for advice.” Details: rspcavic.org/ Jessica Micallef
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One-stop-shop for community health and care Long-standing community health provider Macedon Ranges Health has extended its Home and Community Care services to ensure that the local community receives the care it needs. Bernice Mathers, the newly appointed co-ordinator, says this is an important additional offering, given the challenging environment so many in the community currently face. “Designed to keep us safe and improve our wellbeing, these health and community care services – often delivered direct to a person’s home – have never been so important,” Ms Mathers says. “While we’ve been providing a range of health care services for many years, it’s wonderful to work with the Department of Health and Human Services to extend our offering under the government’s Home and Community Program for Younger People (HACCPYP).” This government-funded program is designed to support people under the age of 65 to access valuable subsidised health and care services – from allied health, in-home nursing and support with household tasks and cleaning through to home safety and meal delivery. Ms Mathers says that the latest increase in funds under the program means the community health provider is a now a one-stop-shop for many of the community’s health and care needs. “If you are under 65 years of age and living in the Macedon Ranges shire, you may be eligible to a wide range of wellbeing and health supports through this program at a significantly reduced cost,” she said. “The fact is many people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are experiencing mental or chronic illness, or recovering from an injury, or even recouping at home from surgery. “It’s at those times when we most need support and care to stay healthy and safe. Access to meal delivery, personal care support or in-home nurse
Macedon Ranges Health has extended its health and care services. Inset: New co-ordinator Bernice Mathers. (Pictures: Supplied)
visits, can make all the difference to a person and their family’s life.” Ms Mathers says that “soldiering on” can often increase the risk of a person encountering an acute health issue that requires higher care or clinical support. “Seeking support is particularly important in the current climate, given how challenging it can be to receive the care we would otherwise rely on from our family and friends.
“I hope these services bring people the support and care they need to lighten the load during this period and ensure they remain safe and independent at home wherever possible.” To book an appointment at Macedon Ranges Health or find out about eligibility for subsidies, call Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300 or visit mrh.org.au/HACC-PYP
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Wellbeing, from the top down Wellbeing is integrated into everything that’s done at Red Rock Christian College in Sunbury, says the Head of Wellbeing, Sharon Garro, who believes that students who feel well also function well. “Helping students to know how to identify their own levels of wellbeing, and how to make adjustments to their thinking or environment, empowers them to become more confident and resilient,” Ms Garro says. “They also learn how to take on challenges, persevere through difficult times, become better friends and kinder people; and be in the best position to learn. Learning is not only academic, it involves the development of character and learning dispositions which help us achieve our goals. “We can only do these things when we feel settled and safe in our bodies and minds. Students who come to RRCC get to know their character and learning strengths, and gain an appreciation that we are all different – and that’s a good thing.” Staff members pursue continual development of wellbeing practises under the Visible Wellbeing Framework (VWB) by Professor Lea Waters from the University of Melbourne. “When staff experience positive wellbeing, it helps them to do their job to their very best and model this to their students. “The VWB Framework takes staff and students through six evidenced pathways to wellbeing: Strengths, Emotional Management, Attention, Relationships, Coping, and Habits and Goals. As such, we have a whole school approach to wellbeing, from the top down. “We know that the way teachers interact with students, and how students interact with each other, has a big part to play in how safe and engaged a student feels at school and how they experience a sense of belonging.
Students at Red Rock Christian College are empowered to be confident and resilient. (Pictures: Supplied)
“It also impacts on how well they can learn. These are vital components to providing a well-balanced and authentic educational experience.”
In summing up, Ms Garro says: “Having wellbeing as a priority has so many advantages and helps to truly empower students to influence their world with integrity.”
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Principal Dr Darren Egberts working with his Year 7 Science class. Right: Staff at the college aim to support all students in their learning needs, both face-to-face and in remote learning. (Pictures: Supplied)
Core values carried through to every day life Celebrating 131 years since its foundation in Kyneton, Sacred Heart College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school that provides contemporary, broad-based and outward-facing education for families across the Macedon Ranges and surrounding districts. College principal Dr Darren Egberts says that, as a medium-sized school with an enrolment of about 800 students, the college has a reputation for achieving excellent VCE and VCAL results for its senior students, with median study scores in recent years of 30-32.
“Sacred Heart College students are privileged to work in partnership with an outstanding group of teachers and learning support staff,” Dr Egberts says. “Learning and teaching programs are personalised and differentiated, with robust digital resources complementing explicit instruction. The strength of our digital network has been seen in the recent success of the Sacred Heart College Remote Learning program. “As a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition, we are committed to ensuring that every
young person is supported to become the best individual they can be. “Our core values of compassion, courage, hospitality, justice, service and respect are lived out in our policies, programs and determination to see every Sacred Heart College student flourish.” ‘Enrolment Conversations’ with the principal and SHC students are being held fortnightly via Zoom with the opportunity to explore what a Sacred Heart education means. Given the challenges of the current
COVID-19 pandemic, the enrolment application process for families interested in a prospective 2022 enrolment has been extended, with applications for Year 7, 2022 (students currently in Grade 5) closing on October 5, 2020. Families are encouraged to call the school directly, or visit the website below. Sacred Heart College, 94 High Street, Kyneton. Inquiries: 5421 1200 or www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au
Sacred Heart College Kyneton
Year 7, 2022 Enrolments Closing Soon Sacred Heart College Kyneton is a Catholic Secondary School in the Mercy Tradition. The College offers strong academic programs as well as diverse co-curricular opportunities, providing young people a balanced and engaging education.
Enrolments for Year 7 2022 (students currently in Grade 5) close on 5 October Interested in discovering more about life at Sacred Heart College and the learning pathways on offer? Our Principal, Dr Darren Egberts, invites prospective parents and students to participate in one of our Virtual Conversations via Zoom. When: 16 September - commencing at 6:00pm 14 October - commencing at 9:30am How: Register using the online booking form on the Tours page of the College website. A Zoom link will be sent by email.
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Father Vin delivering his liturgy at the feast day. (Supplied)
A year 7-12 coeducational school, ever-growing Sunbury Downs College has about 700 students who take advantage of the very best in teaching from highly capable and professional staff, according to principal Warwick Beynon. Mr Beynon says the college incorporates two ‘mini-schools’: Middle Years (7-9), and Later Years (10-12). “Within each mini-school, year level co-ordinators work with home group and classroom teachers to ensure that students’ school experience is positive,” he says. “We have a student wellbeing team that includes a full-time youth worker, a college chaplain (pastoral care), a team leader, and an adolescent health school nurse two days a week. And a newly appointed mental health practitioner comes on board part-time in term 4. “Our Learning Support team and Inclusion Co-ordinator also advocate and support students, whilst teams of teachers work in
Begin a journey together adventure camp near Dandenong. “We are hopeful,” Mr Falls continues, “that the year 6 students will also have the opportunity to attend their graduation event which is a Holy Cross tradition in December. “I have spoken to many new families who are joining the Holy Cross family next year and they are excited, as are we, at beginning a new journey together.” Enrolments are open all year, while prospective families can take a virtual tour of the school via the website below. Holy Cross Primary School, corner Hamilton and Barringo roads, New Gisborne. Inquiries: 5428 3333 or www.hcnewgisborne.catholic.edu.au 12460368-SG37-20
Holy Cross feast day was celebrated with a liturgy at Holy Cross Primary School in New Gisborne last week, with the service streamed online to families throughout the Macedon Ranges. Principal Tony Falls says that in the present environment, it was a great chance to reconnect and prepare for the future. “The resilience and co-operation shown during remote learning has been a credit to students, families and staff,” Mr Falls says. “We have all learnt a number of new skills which will no doubt be put to good use. “We take this chance to say a big thank you to the staff for their professionalism and the support they have given our families.” Term 4 is looking exciting for the year 5 and 6 students, who will go to an outdoor
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collaboration with mini-school staff to provide a learning environment that embraces and supports individual student needs.” The recipient of the 2018 The Age VCE Excellence in Education for the Northern Region, Sunbury Downs College has consistently achieved outstanding VCE results – at or above the state average. Major capital works have seen an upgrade to the science, physical education and student hub areas, while the brand-new Dulap Wilim Hub (shared community facility) encompasses two commercial teaching kitchens. IT classrooms have also been upgraded. School tours are available by appointment.
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Literacy and numeracy skills are a focus from early years. (Supplied)
Forming strong partnerships Principal Lee MacDonald has no doubt that Tylden Primary School provides an outstanding learning environment for every child, with strong literacy and numeracy foundations laid in the early years. “Reading is taught systematically using a phonics-based program that begins in prep. This ensures our youngest students develop quickly into confident and skilful readers,” Ms MacDonald says. “The numeracy program develops fluency in number facts, number sense and problem-solving skills from prep to grade 6.” Like others throughout the state, Tylden Primary School had its challenges this year, but teachers are proud of how students and their families quickly adapted. “Our students continued to work hard and learn productively, both on site and in remote learning,” continues Ms MacDonald. “Clear communication between home and
school, excellent planning, and the students’ own desire to achieve their Personal Best meant that students of all ages were engaged learners who achieved their learning goals.” Next term sees the launch of the ‘Transition to School Program’ for the new preps, with pre-school visits by the Tylden PS prep teacher, classroom visits, and information sessions. And the current grade 6 student leaders are busily preparing next year’s leaders for their responsibilities as ‘Big Buddies’. There are still places available for 2021 prep students and for students at other year levels. School tours resume in Term 4, while people are welcome to call Ms MacDonald for information in the meantime. Tylden Primary School, 11 Clowes Street, Tylden. Inquiries: 5424 8244, Facebook or www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au
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Ignite the passion to learn “At St Brigid’s, we are passionate about education,” begins principal Maree Morris, in describing the Catholic primary school in Gisborne she’s proud to lead. Ms Morris says of the ‘small school with a big heart’; “We have high expectations for our students and teachers and pride ourselves on excellent teaching practices.” “Our students share a vibrant school, one that’s high-achieving and offers a deep commitment from teachers who show dedication on all levels as they nurture life long learners.” “As our vision statement says, we are all guided by the faith, strength and courage of St Brigid as we strive to ignite the passion to grow and learn.” Ms Morris also says that St Brigid’s
students are encouraged to explore concepts in engaging and creative ways. “Our aim is to develop courageous, confident leaders, ready to explore and change the world, while achieving goals and having fun along the way.” To counter pandemic restrictions, St Brigid’s has developed a virtual tour so families can get a feel for the school. Browse the website below to meet staff, and listen to students and parents. Enrolments are open until December this year. St Brigid’s Primary School 68 Aitken Street, Gisborne. Inquiries: 5428 2220 or www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au
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WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE - OPEN TO ALL. Browse our website, meet the staff, listen to our students and parents share their experiences or go on a virtual tour at www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au Enrolments open until December 2020
Our Vision Statement Proclaims: Guided by the faith, strength and courage of St Brigid we strive to ignite the passion to grow and learn. St Brigid’s Primary School 68 Aitken St, Gisborne Principal: Maree Morris 5428 2220
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This well-built residence from AV Jennings has been much loved by the same family but is now making way for new owners to enjoy its fab location in the heart of town. On a tree-lined service lane, the house on about 1110 square metres has Lancefield Primary School, sporting facilities and shops practically on the doorstep – and the bakery is a three-minute stroll away. The classic layout of the era has entry into the very spacious open-plan living domain, divided into a grey-carpeted lounge room, followed by a tiled meals area and kitchen, then a floorboarded family area with a wall of windows streaming in natural light. The kitchen, with an abundance of white cabinetry (lots of drawers), has a multi-function 900mm cooker and a stainless-steel splashback, while a pair of large windows frames views and, again, admit plenty of light. Off the entry walkway, the main bedroom has a walk-in robe and a bright en suite. The other two good-sized fitted bedrooms share a hallway with main bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. A wood heater, split-system and gas heating keep things seasonally comfy, while a solar system offers 66 cents/kW payback for the next four years. A pergola at the back takes in views of the large backyard and Mt William beyond – there’s oodles of space for adding personal touches. There’s also a double carport.
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importance. I also most sincerely hope that we have gained a new appreciation of teachers! So many of our teachers have home schooled their own children, looked after their students and often had a partner working from home as well - not easy at all. Regional Victoria has listened, taken notice and has done exceptional well. Metropolitan Melbourne, well there really are some exceptionally selfish people in this world. As we all slowly, carefully and respectfully return to a more normal life there will without doubt be an increased desire for country life. Judging from the enquiries we at Chess receive daily, there are many
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Pymble – In its own exclusive hamlet Sited on just under a half an acre, boasting spectacular mature Oaks and superb lawns and garden this very stately home is over three levels comprising four living areas, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. A stunning conservatory/sunroom and two outdoor entertaining areas complete this very appealing package. www.4Cmahoneysroad.com
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With a spectacular view to Mount Macedon over the glimmering waters of a large dam and an even larger lake. Featuring a high quality rammed earth main residence which is both stunning and sustainable, also a second residence ideal for family or BNB pursuits (subject to Council Approval). Comprising a mix of red and grey loam soils, 10 stock paddocks, abundant water and mature trees, private grounds, productive vegetable gardens, netted espalier orchard and berry plots, extensive chicken coops, hot house, good shedding and so much more. The ideal rural holding for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
SOLD Romsey 3108 Melbourne Lancefield Road 45.41ha (112 Acres) Features outstanding volcanic soils, excellent pastures, permanent water supply from 2 large dams, windmill, two new bores, some cypress shelter plantations, stunning new home site options to take advantage of magnificent panoramic views.
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Shannon McFerran will coach Keilor’s women’s team. (Supplied)
Shannon McFerran began her football life in the western suburbs and she returns to her roots after being named Keilor’s new women’s coach. One of Australia’s top women footballers, McFerran turned her focus to coaching once she finished her playing career. She’s spent the past five years as an AFLW assistant coach, while juggling a role as Carlton’s VFLW coach for the past three years. She said with two young boys she wanted to find a balance with football and family life - something she thinks she can achieve at the Essendon District Football League club. “I’m looking forward to it, it should be good,” she said. “I know that they’re a really good club … the opportunity kind of came up and it was kind of too good not to take part in it. “I was looking forward to a fresh sort of start at grass roots level again and getting back into that should be good.” McFerran, who is completing a level three
AFL coach accreditation, said she has heard a lot of good things about Keilor. Former Keilor coach Emma Kerry has been part of the Carlton VFLW coaching panel, while Sarah and Gemma Wright both made the transition from Keilor to Carlton’s VFLW before being drafted. “The club itself has a great culture and reputation of a really good female program, which is always really exciting, and in juniors as well,” McFerran said. “I think that’s always important to have a pathway there so they can stay at the one club and start from such a young age and journey the way through, so that for me is a huge part of my decision, seeing them develop all the way through.” McFerran said there was still a lot of unknowns as to when football could start and how things would look with COVID-19. She was hopeful of being able to have some training sessions before Christmas. The Blues finished runners-up in premier division in 2019.
Darley is back training
Danza Hyatt will again be in Darley colours this season. (Shawn Smits) 203366_03
force is to make sure we back up what we produced last season. “I’m not saying we’ll go through undefeated again, but we want to be asking questions at the end of the year.” One player who is returning for the Lions is former West Indies international player Danza Hyatt. Hyatt, who starred for the Lions last season, has spent the off season in Australia.
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Bowden back for Lancefield
By Tara Murray Darley cricket players excitedly hit the cricket nets last week, but have had to start pre-season training without their coach. With COVID-19 regional lockdown rules changing mid week, cricketers in regional areas were given permission to train in groups of 10. While the majority of players hit the nets, coach Brian Wheelahan can’t join them as he lives in Melton, which is classified as a metro area and still in stage four lockdown. He said while it was disappointing he couldn’t be at training, he understands the significance of why. “I rang the [COVID-19] hot line yesterday and I’m not essential service so I can’t go to training,” Wheelahan said. “It’s a mixed bag returning to training. The boys are excited to get together, but there are strict guidelines and we don’t know what to expect the next few weeks.” Wheelahan said there was a group of four or five players who had formed a leadership group last season who would take charge of coaching for the meantime. He said he was more than confident that they would be able to get the job done. Wheelahan said the group was excited to get back and train. “It’s exciting for them to get back to some form of normality,” he said. “It’s a little bit different and there’s new learnings along the way. Everyone else is in the same boat.” Wheelahan isn’t the only one affected by the different lockdowns, with Rahmatullah Khwaja living in Sunbury, which is also a metro area. The Ballarat Cricket Association was due to meet on Thursday with hopes of being able to reveal a start date for the season. The Lions, who went through last season undefeated and were awarded the premiership after the season was called off due to COVID-19, will have a different side this season. Englishman Harry Killoran, who made more than 600 runs, won’t be coming out to Australia. Jake Wilkie lives in Ocean Grove and Ryan Ali’s playing future is up in the air due to work. Wheelahan said the focus was to continue on what they had put in place last season. “We’ve lost four out of our premiership side,” he said. “It gives opportunities for blokes like Joel Cadman, Jordan Monaghan and Drew Locke to put their hands up. “We’ll be super competitive and our driving
“It’s always unknown territory when you head into a new position, but I think the club and previous coach have really kind of worked hard at keeping a good relationship with all the players and hopefully we can hit the ground running. “I’m really excited and keen to get the ball rolling.” Having been involved with football most of her life, McFerran said it was exciting how far female football had developed since she started. “I always talk about my junior days at St Albans and I loved growing up in the western suburbs of Melbourne,” she said. “The opportunity now is greater than when I was their age. I think the growth has been huge and it’s through the hard work of people at local clubs running those programs and maintaining them that is integral to the growth. “We see some really good AFLW players come out of those clubs which has been great.”
“The West Indies have different rules and they weren’t allowing flights in,” Wheelahan said. “The club has been great in accommodating Danza and when the decision was made about training he was at the nets and running laps that day. “Cricket is his life and he can’t wait to start like the rest of us. I’ve said it a few times before he’s a class above and the best player I’ve played with or coached.”
A familiar face has returned to Lancefield Cricket Club and is stepping into the coaching hot seat for the upcoming Gisborne and District Cricket Association season. Multiple premiership-winning star Matthew Bowden has returned to the club after having the past two seasons off. Bowden said it was exciting to return to the club. “I stepped away from the club due to family commitments with our first baby and thought I would have a year off,” he said. “We then had renovations at home and I just wanted to focus on that over the last couple of years. We had another boy last month, but we’re a bit more settled. “With no footy this year, I’ve gone crazy with the free time so I’ve decided to play cricket again. “I was at the AGM and they said they were looking for a coach. I enjoyed working alongside Digger [Luke Barker] previously and I thought I would give it a crack.” Bowden, who is also captain of the Lancefield senior football team, said he was looking forward to working with the young kids coming through the club. He is hoping he won’t be the only player returning to the club. “There’s a few players who are questionable at the moment, it’s hard with the COVID-19 side of things with work and trying to make a commitment. “A few players who played the McIntyre Cup might play a few games. The two Malone boys[ Luke and Nathan] and Jarryd McGill. Most players from last year have committed.” The Tigers, who claimed the north premiership last season will play in division 2 this season, with the hopes of fielding a second team in a lower division. Bowden said they had hoped to play in the higher Jensen Shield, but were prepared to do the hard work to rise up the grades. The Tigers will again field a women’s side, this season in the new Gisborne and District Cricket Association competition. The Tigers are still looking for a coach. Applications close September 25. Tara Murray
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