Reflections Galen Catholic College Newsletter
ISSUE 15 DECEMBER 6, 2021
End of Year Mass & Awards
The 2021 academic year concluded on a high note as we were finally able to gather and celebrate End of Year Mass as a whole college community with parents present too. Mass was a beautiful ceremony and we were grateful to be joined by Fr Shibu who also sang for the audience in his mother tongue to lead into his final blessing, which was respectfully received by students. In Principal Bernard Neal’s final address to the college community he reflected on the way we have ‘weathered the storm’ of the last two years
with great resilience. Importantly, he highlighted that we must always have Faith in Our Future and adapt to change. The assembly concluded with a range of awards and acknowledgment certificates presented to Junior and Senior school students. In the words of Mr Neal, we hope that all students and their families “go well” for the holiday break and wish that you all have a safe, holy festive season. Proud to be Galen!
House Points
Faith in our Future
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Galen Catholic College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country the Yorta Yorta Nations including all 8 clan groups and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Wellbeing Links
Uniform Shop
Email: wellbeing@galen.vic.edu.au Phone: 0357216322
Opening Hours Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 8am - 4pm Phone: 03 5723 8320 Email: galen@midford.com.au
Beyond Blue: beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636
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Gateway Health: (03) 5723 2000
Secondhand Uniform Shop Open each Thursday during Term
Student Absences Phone: 5721 6322 or email: absences@galen.vic.edu.au
Headspace: headspace.org.au eheadspace.org.au 1800 650 890
MensLine: mensline.org.au 1300 78 99 78 Head to Health: headtohealth.gov.au
Kids Helpline: kidshelp.com.au 1800 55 1800
Mindspot: mindspot.org.au 1800 61 44 34
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: grief.org.au
SANE Australia: sane.org 1800 18 7263
GriefLine Community and Family Services: griefline.org.au
Our Faith. Our Story. Our Identity.
Our Learning
Our Community
Our Culture
1. Our Faith. Our Story. Our Identity. Living with Faith & Integrity Our faith is nourished through Gospel values woven through every dimension of life at Galen. 2. Our Learning Growing through Learning Our learning is provided in a meaningful, student-centred stimulating environment that engages, supports and recognises individual aspirations and achievements. 3. Our Community Connecting as Community Our community values the reciprocal relationships that foster and enhance success in our broader community. 4. Our Culture Enriched by our Culture Our culture supports life-long learning, as well as a positive, inclusive and collaborative educational environment directed towards becoming leaders in learning.
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LEARNING & TEACHING AT GALEN
Reflections Newsletter LEARNING & TEACHING AT GALEN
- Galen Alumni -
Des shines in Moulin Rouge
The year 12 Theatre class, year 11 Drama class and VET Music class all went to Melbourne November 17th to see the production of Moulin Rouge the Musical. We all had an absolute blast! The show was simply incredible and awe inspiring. Everyone's highlight was seeing former Galen student Des Flanagan shine on stage as the male lead, Christian. We were even given the chance to meet him after the show and get multiple photos. Watching someone who had attended Galen achieve so much success was incredibly heart-warming for all of the students and staff. Despite getting home at 1:30 in the morning, everyone was still over the moon with excitement over this production. - Fergus McNamara
A message from Des
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Junior School Awards YEAR 7
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YEAR 9
SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR • Sophia Pasquali • Archer Coppolino
SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR • Taite Sims • Brodie Eyers & Jett Paul
SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR • Isabella Pasquali • Hugh Canning
PERFORMING ARTS AWARD • Charlie Maher • Maya Humphreys
PERFORMING ARTS AWARD • Alice Appleby • Stella Patterson
PERFORMING ARTS AWARD • Kyahn Van Der Poel • Conor Lide
MUSIC AWARD • Amitee Turnbul
MUSIC AWARD • Jose Obaniana
MUSIC AWARD • Felix Ott
YEAR 7 ACADEMIC AWARD • Ada Overberg • Amy Campagna
YEAR 8 ACADEMIC AWARD • Sam Sacco • Sarah Hammill
YEAR 9 ACADEMIC AWARD • Edyn Hill • Jamieson Hunter
YEAR 7 RESILIENCE AWARD • Bridgette Mason
YEAR 8 RESILIENCE AWARD • Henry Dean
YEAR 9 RESILIENCE AWARD • Kodie Dunnachie
SOCIAL JUSTICE • Cara Broady
SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD • Saskia Terlaak • Lili Ashby
YEAR 9 FIRST Awards • Faith: Priya Lintern • Integrity: Hayden Watson • Respect: Holly Semmens • Self: Ryley Dalton • Team: Lukas Allan YEAR 9 HIGH DISTINCTION AWARDS • Edyn Hill • Jamieson Hunter YEAR 9 LEADER CERTIFICATES • Brigid - Hayden Watson & Bailey Paul Champagnat - Ali Grantham & Rory Harvey • Chisholm - Conor Lide & Edyn Hill • Delany - Priya Lintern & Harry Bannon • Glowrey - Toby Beggs & Luke Mercer • MacKillop - Eve Grantham • Patrick - Grace Jenkins & Shon Francis
YEAR 7 FIRST Awards • Faith: Caitlyn McCarthy • Integrity: Ivy Howard • Respect: Charlie Haring • Self: Owen Dinsdale • Team: Charlie Maher YEAR 7 HIGH DISTINCTION AWARDS • Amy Campagna • Elle Gibson • Dexter Hill • Ada Overberg YEAR 7 LEADER CERTIFICATES • Brigid - Austin Siede-Davon & Ivy Howard • Champagnat - Jonothan Bright & Georgia Hovey • Chisholm - Cooper Eykenboom & Annabelle Edwards • Delany - Tarun Mulquiney & Ollie Griffin • Glowrey - Olivia Fahey-Pyle & Callum Bott • MacKillop - Connor Van Strijp & Faith O'Donohue • Patrick - Grace Milthorpe & Fraser D'Agostino • Vincent - Gabrielle Jones & Charlie Maher
YEAR 8 FIRST Awards • Faith: Sam Sacco • Integrity: Audrey Peacock • Respect: Ryan McKay • Self: Stella Patterson • Team: Alice Appleby YEAR 8 HIGH DISTINCTION AWARDS • Sarah Hamill • Lily Knox • Lucy O'Connor • Sam Sacco YEAR 8 LEADER CERTIFICATES • Brigid - Jett Paul & Evelyn Hooper • Champagnat - Layla Steer & Jackson Bate • Chisholm - Alice Appleby & Cody Johnson • Delany - Sam Sacco & Ava Cannata • Glowrey - Adele Webber & Abigail Quin • MacKillop - Charlie Whitechurch & Lili Ashby • Patrick - Hunter Csihar & Lily Knox • Vincent - Lucy O'Connor & Sophie Morris
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Senior School Awards
Yr 10 Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship • Chiara Lestino
Performing Arts Awards Year 10 Music & Performing Arts • Jennifer Taylor - Contribution to the Music Program • Caitlyn Shepherd & Tahli Gibson - Contribution to the Performing Arts
Charles Sturt University The CSU Wangaratta Regional Study Academic Encouragement Award • Stephanie Leerson Yr 10 Rotary Club Wangaratta Awards - Eric Van Leeuwin Secondary Scholarship • Sophie Paton • Judd Schubert Yr 10 Galen Scholarships • Benjamin Harris • Ruby Cook
Year 11 Music & Performing Arts • Viveka Pizzini - Smith & Eva Gephart -Contribution to the Music Program • Fergus McNamara - Contribution to the Performing Arts Year 10 & Year 11 Resilience Awards • Emma Vickery Year 10 • Charley Hall Year 11 Sports Awards Year 10 • Male Sport Star of the Year - Darcy Wilson • Female Sports Star of the Year - Lauren McInnes
Yr 10 & 11 – The Wangaratta RSL Scholarships • Yr 10 Cooper Patterson • Yr 10 Stella Coppolino • Yr 11 Kyle McQuade • Yr 11 Zara Rippingale
Year 11 • Male Sports Star of the Year - Sam Maher • Female Sports Star of the Year - Beth Cope
Emma Woodhead Award (Yr 10) • Mia Carmody
We would also like to acknowledge and thank the 2021 Senior School Student Leaders 2021.
Year 10 High Distinction Academic Awards • Taleaha Carmody • Greta Dwyer • Benjamin Harris • Chiara Lestino • Lauren McInnes • Sophie Paton
Year 10 Lili Fan, Ashley Shallue, Matthew Prestianni, Lindsey Harder, Greta Dwyer, Laura Sundblom, Jen Taylor, Sienna Gephart, Mia Carmody, Harvey Ryan & Ruby Cook Year 11 Caitlin Somerville, Isabella White, Jessie Naus, Jenna Woods, Jorja O’Connor, Imogene Kiker, Lara Belci, Yasmine Budic, Fergus McNamara, Millicent Quin, Beth Cope, Xavier McKenzie, Mietta Habets, Sam Maher & Hope Plecas.
Yr 11 VET Achievement Award • Jorja O’Connor Yr 11 VCAL Achievement Award • Noah McGauran Yr 11 VCE Achievement Award • Mietta Habets Yr 11 Nettek Award • Brodie Watson Yr 11 - Edgars Books & News Award • Jackson Stringer Year 11 Social Justice Award • Charli Draper Year 11 High Distinction Academic Awards • Zara Rippingale • Hannah Snowdon • Emily Tidd • Brodie Watson 5
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N E W B UILD IN G WORKS ON THE HORIZO N
Stadium Extension & Performing Arts Centre With a huge amount of thanks to our PE/Health/Outdoor Ed and Performing Arts staff, we now have plans for the Stadium Extension and Performing Arts Centre (PAC) finalised and are ready to commence tender documentation. STADIUM – The Stadium includes refurbishment of the existing stadium, including new foyer, staff office, lift, stairway, toilets, cladding, and mechanical ventilation system. The extension provides for a new court area with retractable seating ensuring that the whole structure will comfortably seat our whole school. Externally the existing maintenance sheds and change rooms will be demolished, opening up this area for passive recreation and outdoor learning spaces, included in the project.
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PERFORMING ARTS – The PAC includes 3 separate learning areas separated by operable walls: The rear area is a tiered learning space with AV and projectors included and seats approx 200; The centre section is floor space with AV and associated fit out to support performing arts curriculum including the stage apron; The third learning space includes the stage and wing area and also seats approx 200. All of these can be fully opened for performances. The PAC will also include change rooms, staff study space, foyer area and toilets. Keep an eye out for more concept drawings to come and find out how you can 'Sponsor a Chair' in the new PAC and have a plaque attached to the back of one of the new theatre seats! Building will commence early next year and will be completed early 2022.
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Graduation Liturgy 2021
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Unit 1/2 Ancient History Our Year 11 Ancient History students undertook a hands on activity during Headstart to demonstrate stratigraphy and archaeological techniques. Using different materials such as rice, pasta, coffee and dirt they created a representation of the different layers of earth or strata. Using their imaginations they then had to gather archaeological evidence and create a report using their jars. This activity put into practice some of the areas studied so far in class and allowed students to better understand what archaeologists do.
Music Awards
Cricket Achievement
Congratulations to Erin Chadban and Georgina Stallard who were presented with the Directors Award at their final Band Performance Evening on Monday November 29. Congratulations also go to Jacques Simian who was the recipient of the Senior Band Award.
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Congratulations to Year 9 student James Thewlis who recently put up an even 250 against Gippsland Pride at the Bill Lawry Oval in Northcote alongside his teammate Kane Scott. Cricket Victoria officials said it was one of the biggest partnerships in the pathways program. James, who is a left-hander, hit 124 off 148 balls, with 6 fours. Their stand set up the Knights for a hefty 3-298 off their 50 overs. The Gippsland team replied with 9-163. Knights coach Stewart Pearce said both of his openers were clean strikers of the ball, but their partnership was built around singles and smart running between the wickets. “It was a great effort from them, fantastic,’’ Pearce said. “They followed the coach’s instructions to a tee. “They only hit about 12 boundaries. But we asked them to take a lot of singles and push the twos and they ran really hard, ran themselves ragged. “It was a very good wicket – we certainly had no hesitation in batting first – and the ground was reasonably quick but not lightning. The boys batted the conditions really well. We asked them to challenge the fielders and they really did that.’’
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Year 9 Adventure Camp Term 4 2021
Yet again we headed for our favourite trip of the year, Year 9 Adventure camp at Mount Buffalo. We were so lucky this year as the restrictions just eased, allowing us to take 4 classes up for a few days of outdoor activities. First up, Brigid and Champagnat headed up the mountain. Midweek we had a swap over and Chisholm and Patrick had their turn. What a week it was! The weather was fabolous (at least for the first 4 days) and the students were keen to get into it. Hugh Canning from the Brigid class explains as follows; “We arrived at school on Monday at half past eight, keen but very tired. We all chucked our bags on the bus then wisely choose our seats.The bus trip took over 2 hours but it felt longer. We arrived at camp around lunchtime and set up our tents and other equipment, we were put in groups from A to D, we then headed off to our first activities. Our first activity was abseiling. Abseiling is a sport or activity of descending a rock face by using a doubled rope coiled round the body and attached to something above you. There were 3 levels, the first at 10 metres, the second at 25 metres and the third (the last one) at 35 metres. Some kids did all three and some only attempted the first, but they all were pushed out of their comfort zone and tried new things. We then carried on to our second activity, crevassing. Crevassing is a lot like caving, where you maneuver your way through tight spaces and cracks in rocks. It was great fun with lots of little challenges. Some people were claustrophobic and were very nervous but they pushed their limits and made their way through it. There was a very skinny and challenging ladder at the end of the activity that most people got up the ladder. We then walked back to camp for our roast dinner (the food at camp was very good). After dinner we got our torches and headed for a night walk around the lake, the walk was long and enough to put us to sleep that night. The next morning we woke up to no hot water due to a student's 45 minute shower. After breaky (cereal) we headed
See the Year 9 Adventure Camp in action on YouTube
off for our first activity of the day, canoeing. Mrs Bell was the star of that after a student pushed her off the canoe, luckily she survived the big tumble. In canoeing we played lots of games and some relays, it was very enjoyable. After a nice sandwich for lunch we then hit the rocks for a bit of rock climbing, we had a briefing and were taught how to use the harness’ and were given special shoes, we then headed up to the rock slabs to climb. Some people got all the way up and some only half way but they all pushed themselves. Dinner on the second night was awesome! We had parmas and chips, and we also got to have a warm shower that night. That night we also had a night walk up to the galleries. It was a very enjoyable walk. We had a good night's sleep and woke up to some rain. After bacon and eggs for breakfast we headed off to our last activity for the camp. Our last activity was team games. Team games was working together as a group and trusting each other, we played a variety of different games and they were all very fun. The bus trip home was a very slow one. We were all very tired and worn out from our adventurous 3 day camp. Thanks to all the teachers for giving up their time to take us to this camp and a big shout out to Shane for the food!” As a teacher and fellow camp attendee I have to say that these groups were fantastic. Their behaviour was impeccable and their enthusiasm contiguous. They were part of making this camp an absolute success. Camradire, encouragement and a will to never give up were some of the things that stood out to me. They all need to be commended, not only for their behaviour but also for the willingness to help out, at camp and during clean-up when we got home. For me, it was a joy to see our students, away from computers, being outdoors in what should be described as “a well needed break from COVID”.
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Visual Arts Awards
Congratulations on the outstanding work this year to the Class of 2022. They have overcome the adversities of lockdowns and persevered through the challenges of the last two years. Their work has shone through and gained acclaim for their maturity and skill. Allira Brookes, Chiara Lestino and Sarah Simonetti have had their works presented at the Mary Mackillop Art Show in Bendigo. Benalla Art Gallery, for their VCE Excellence Exhibition, in which Galen was the best represented school in the show, hosted exemplary artworks by Allira Brookes, Gemma Casagranda, Harsh Chaudhary, Isabelle Devers, Annabel Martinac, Regan O'Brien and Sarah Simonetti. We are beyond proud of our amazing art students and what they have been able to achieve this year. We wish them all the best on their future endeavours.
Award Recipients Best on Show: Meg Higgs Congratulations on your outstanding work and achievement in VCD, with the final works for Southern Ocean Preservation Fund (SOPF) Package labelling and poster designs.
Peoples Choice: Olivia D'Agostino Congratulations on a very successful folio of works displaying a passion and skill in the multiple art subjects you have studied this year.
Arts Award: Sarah Simonetti Congratulations on your outstanding achievement in the arts through your engagement and hard work to improve the arts culture at Galen.
See outstanding work from Unit 4 Visual Arts & Technology students in the Emerge 2021 exhibition booklet online.
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Finished at last!
After another crazy year, and a very long exam session, the Year 12 Italian and Indonesian cohorts were the last Galen students to complete their final exams. The class of 2021 enjoyed gathering for their final Graduation Evening at the
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Wangaratta Turf Club on Thursday 18th November. Staff at Galen extend their congratulations to all students after an unprecedented year. Students will receive their final Year 12 results on Thursday 16 December.
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2022 Booklist Information Edgars Books and News/North East School Supplies of 55 Murphy Street, Wangaratta is Galen Catholic College booklist supplier. The items on the booklist were selected by the school and are stocked by us. Galen recommends that students/parents use Edgars Books and News/North East School Supplies booklist service as the easiest and most effective way to obtain the correct items.
Please note that electronic books (Digital) can only be ordered online and are non-refundable.
Booklists are also available through the Parent Access Module (PAM). To assist families who are unsure of how to access PAM, Galen has set up two computers in the Senior Library and one of the Library staff will assist parents to navigate their way through the website. If you are familiar with PAM but have lost your password please contact the front desk on 5721 6322.
Collection Times from 46 Murphy Street, Wangaratta (Opposite Edgars Books & News)
Parents are requested to submit the Booklist online at www.northeastschoolsupplies.com.au by Monday 6th December 2021 ORDERING ONLINE - Access our website: www.northeastschoolsupplies.com.au •
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Payments can be made by either Visa or MasterCard via a scure PayPal site. Special circumstances relating to online payment or pickup will be considered by calling Edgars Books & News/North East School Supplies on 0407 221 861 (between business hours) or email info@northeastschoolsupplies.com.au
When your student booklist has been processed you will be contacted by phone or SMS to notify you that your school book package if ready to be collected from 46 Murphy Street, Wangaratta.
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm Saturday – 9.00pm – 1.00pm If you are ordering online and would prefer the School Package to be delivered there is an option to tick delivery and we will arrange for your School Package to be delivered to your home or work address. For easy delivery, we recommend using an office address (please include parent name). If you will be away from home during delivery periods.
For booklist information for current Year 7-11 students, please visit the Galen website.
Secondhand Textbooks As you prepare for your Headstart classes and the 2022 school year, make sure you visit the Sustainable School Shop for secondhand text book trading at: www.galen.vic.edu.au/secondhand-textbooks-sustainable-school-shop Please note, that there is no expectation to have text books ready for our Headstart program. 14
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Learning about the eye
Learning about vision and the eye is always interesting, but more so when we can do a dissection. Many students are hesitant about cutting the eye open, but not Lily Cairns and Charlotte Harris. They enjoyed doing the eye dissection so
much, they ended up dissecting another 5 eyes! The fabulous people at the Wangaratta Abattoirs gave us some extra eye balls in our order! The girls were keen to keep investigating and collecting the lenses and irises.
Who’s Who at Galen Leadership Team • Bernard Neal: Principal • Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal - Staff & Students • Dale Gleeson: Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning • Jim Samon: Deputy Principal - Catholic Identity • Emily Hordern: Business Manager • Kylie Quin: Senior School Leader • Jonas Anderberg: Junior School Leader • Daniel Armitage: Professional Learning Leader • Noelia Araya: Acting Human Resources Leader • Sara Korman: Innovative Curriculum Design Leader • Tess Barnard: Executive Assistant to the Principal • Beth Code: Staff Representative • Anthony Batters: Director of Staffing
Advisory Council • Fr. Nathan Verallo & Fr. Shibu Pezhumthottathil: Co-Pastoral Leaders • Colin McClounan: Advisory Council Chair • Bernard Neal: Principal • Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal • Emily Hordern: Business Manager • Lyndel Annett: Staff Representative • Chris Dwyer: Parent Representative • Leah Waring: Parent Representative • Kim Saunders: GPA Representative • Angelo Pomponio: Parent Representative • Glenn Mercer: Parent Representative • Leonie Irwin: Catholic Education Sandhurst representative
Parents Association Executive • President - Margaret Anderson • Vice President - AnnMaree Christian • Secretary - Interim Cathyrn Carboon / Louine Robinson • Treasurer - Kim Saunders The Parents Association can be contacted via email: gpa@galen.vic.edu.au Members of the Board can be contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email: admin-enquiry@galen.vic.edu.au
The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: firstname.surname@galen.vic.edu.au
For newsletter enquiries please contact the Publications & Promotions Officer: malcolm.webster@galen.vic.edu.au
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Principal: Bernard Neal Email: principal@galen.vic.edu.au Phone: 03 5721 6322 Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au
Youth Leading the World (YLTW) is a bold initiative from OzGREEN that seeks to accelerate the shift to fair futures by building a movement of inspired leaders. YLTW begins with a 3-day youth leadership congress, ending with a chance for youth to share their ideas with their community and then put them into action Through YLTW young people become:
INFORMED
About global challenges and how to live within the limits of one planet
INSPIRED
Youth driven social innovation to create community change
INTERCONNECTED
With change-makers locally and globally.
Dear Community Leader, You are invited to attend the Youth Leading the World Whittlesea Community Forum, to engage with the youth of Whittlesea on key local and global issues, followed by an afternoon tea.
Event: North East Youth Climate Summit- Community Forum Location: Beechworth, Location TBD Date: Wednesday 15th December 2021 Time: 1 - 3pm Students and youth leaders from around the North East will gather together in December to discuss their concerns; create a vision for their future and the future of the North East; develop their own change ideas and action plans; and undertake skills training. This will be followed by a Community Forum where they will share their ideas with mentors within the community. Members of the North East community including: local council members and staff, local business, school teachers and principals, environmental and social entrepreneurs, community organisations and other experts are invited to come together to hear from our youth participants, and share their feedback and expertise. If you would like to attend, you can register at https://forms.gle/HBWvmy1d1pd1AViD7 Please contact us if you have any questions. Ali Thwaites OzGREEN and Indigo Shire Youth for Climate Action ali@ozgreen.org.au isyca.info@gmail.com +61438098761
Sal Kimber Youth Officer, Indigo Shire Council sal.kimber@indigoshire.vic .gov.au
Jo Guiney Engagement Project Officer, Hume Region, Department of Environment Land Water and Planning johanna.guiney@delwp.vic.gov.au
Light Up Wangaratta Friday 10 December | 8pm – 10pm
Put your house on the map! Decorate your home with Christmas cheer for your chance to WIN! Register online at edge1021.com.au by 5pm Friday 3 December