COMMUNITY NEWS
Little Learning Labs - UOW
The University of Wollongong invites students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic and creative arts enrichment holiday program. The program targets students from Year 1 to 6 who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
Dates: Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 7th – 8th July 2022
Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 4th – 6th July 2022
Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
Applications close: Wednesday, 18th May 2022
LITTLE AND EARLY LEARNING LABS program brochure
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Parents/Guardians visit the website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “Workshop Descriptions” section.
- Parents/Guardians fill out the online application form.
- This is an academic and creative arts enrichment program designed for students who are motivated and passionate learners and performing excellently in their area of interest. First-time applicants are required to demonstrate their suitability for the program. One piece of supporting documentation is required (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website).
- Learning Labs is registered as COVID-Safe and follows the guidelines set out by the NSW Government here.
Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT- Upcoming Free Parent Webinar on Online Safety
The Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT have arranged to hold a free webinar with the eSafety Commissioner for parents and carers of children aged 5-12 years.
The title of this year’s seminar is: Helping Kids Thrive Online.
This Term 2 webinar offers tips on how to support young people to socialise, learn and have fun online in a safe manner. It explains how to access information, use technology safely and navigate new online platforms.
It will cover:
- how to talk to young people about online risks on different social media platforms and games
- how to help young people develop skills to protect themselves when they are online
- where to go for help if things go wrong and how to access mental health support and information through eSafety.
Who should attend? Suitable for parents and carers of children aged 5-12 years
Date/Time: Wednesday 8 June at 7:30 pm
If you have any questions or require additional resources please contact Clare Dunstan.
Access the webinar poster here.
Employment Opportunity
We have a vacant casual School Crossing Supervisor position in your school area and are seeking interested applicants for the position.
A copy of the advertisement is attached for you to use to assist in the recruitment process for a new School Crossing Supervisor. Would it be possible for you to display the ad in your school newsletter, on a noticeboard, school website, SkoolBag app and school Facebook page etc.
The ad is to be displayed until the closing date of Wednesday 1 June 2022.
Please use the link https://jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au/job-invite/66019/ in conjunction with the poster where applicable.
If you have any queries regarding this advertisement, please do not hesitate to contact myself.
Harri Wood
Acting School Crossing Program Coordinator
Centre for Road Safety
Safety, Environment & Regulation
T 1800 427 677 (Option 2)
Level 5, 90 Crown Street
Dharawal Country
Wollongong NSW 2500
Working days Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm