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EDUCATION CHOICES FOUNTAIN GATE SECONDARY COLLEGE is a Year 7-12 school dedicated to providing a high quality educational program that supports our students in reaching their utmost potential and achieving both their academic and extracurricular goals. We offer an extensive range of programs for our students, tailored to meet a vast range of interests and needs. This includes • A rigorous and comprehensive curriculum • An Endeavour STEM Program • High Achievers Program
• Careers and Pathways Program • Extensive Arts and Music Program • Rugby Academy and competitive Sporting Program
We welcome all enquiries and invite you to join us on a College Tour with our Principal, Pete Hanratty.
Contact (03) 8762 6839 to arrange a booking
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Captivating: A new reality for learning Captivating students attention and interest is a central challenge for all teachers wishing to make a real difference. Berwick Lodge Primary School principal Henry Grossek says this challenge was put to him and his colleagues as they trained to become teachers. “That was then, many years ago, and it remains so now,” he said. “Technological advances have delivered wonderful opportunities to enhance student engagement. “But, paradoxically, they have also brought frustrating distractions.” The Victorian Department of Education
and Training has banned student use of mobile phones during school hours with limited exceptions.So how can schools capture the potential of digital technologies to best engage students in their learning? “There is certainly no shortage of software available that teachers can access with this intent,” Mr Grossek said. “That is only the beginning - Immersive Experience STEM Education (IXSTEM) which was non-existent just a few years ago, offers new and exciting pathways to engagement.” Several years ago, Berwick Lodge Primary School embarked on a journey focused on better engaging kindergarten children in
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Astra Early Learning offers high quality early learning, kindergarten and care for children from six weeks to school age. Astra teaches using a unique Emergent Curriculum which focuses on interest and play based learning, with a philosophy inspired by Reggio Emilia. Children explore, learn and play in an inviting learning environment in which they feel a sense of belonging. Their approach to early childhood care and education is simple: They initiate - early childhood programs to suit each child and meet their inherent curiosity. Understand that play is integral to learning and with our wide open indoor and outdoor spaces, children are given the opportunity to freely explore their environment and be masters of their own learning. They plan - A highly qualified team of educators understand parents as children’s first educators. Collaborating with parents and observing children throughout their day, the curriculum is tailored to shepherd children along a path of learning. They engage - Extra-curricular programs expose children to multiple disciplines such as music, arts, drama, sports, cooking and science all while incorporating language, literacy and numeracy. With a management team that collectively has over 60 years’ experience in the early childhood sector, Astra’s vision is to equip our staff to provide only the best in care and education for children. The management team has also been recipients of two Casey Business Awards and a National Early Childhood Award - high recognitions of their expertise in this area. A number of factors make Astra Early Learning different to the rest. The educational team is overseen by two Masters of Teachers who understand theories of child development and seek out evidencebased practices in early childhood to support children in their development and foster a love for learning for better outcomes in the future. A compliance and training officer teaches and assesses courses in children’s services
A number of factors make Astra Early Learning unique. (cert III and diploma). She hand picks staff ensuring only quality educators are employed with Astra. She supports and mentors staff continually. Astra values families as children’s first and most influential educator and strives to work with families to support their children. Staff understand the diverse needs of families and seek to be an extension of families where the centre invests in caring for children even before they arrive to and after they leave Astra. Focusing on providing a range of experiences and guided by the Reggio Emilia approach, Astra sees the environment as the ‘third teacher’. As such, many extra-curricular programs designed to bring the world into the centre at no extra cost are integrated into learning. A $500 credit is available. Plus, families have access to the management team at any time. Astra Early Learning is located at 75 Shrives Road, Narre Warren South (Cnr Dee Way Road). Call 9088 8887 for more information, or register your interest at www.astraearlylearning.com.au Inquiries can be emailed to sophie.stephens@astraedugroup.com.au
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Berwick Lodge Primary School students with copies of the augmented reality illustrated story book. 206091 efforts to provide them with the richest of learning opportunities and having them loving to learn is the bedrock. Why not check us out?” Berwick Lodge Primary School is located at 145 Mansfield Street, Berwick. Phone 97071766 or visit www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au
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their learning as they transitioned to primary school.This culminated in the publication of an Augmented Reality (AR) illustrated story book, titled, The Adventures of Harry the Helmeted Honeyeater & Hettie the Forest Keeper late last year. “Building on the success of this initiative, this year we have introduced learning units on creating AR characters for our students,” Mr Grossek explained. “Simultaneously we have partnered with Deakin University in a research project on the potential of AR to enhance student engagement in their learning. “As educators we owe our children our best
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Strong bond with schools Fountain Gate Secondary College has a strong relationship with its feeder primary schools with ongoing projects dedicated to introducing students into the strong academic culture at the college including discovery days and STEM workshops. This is partnered with a vast extra-curricular program that aims to immerse students in a variety of learning approaches throughout all years. Academic and extra-curricular support is maintained throughout all years and then carried through the FGSC’s Alumni program which consistently supports and celebrates past students. The college’s new Endeavour Centre offers 11 flexible learning spaces, fully furnished and fitted out with new equipment including 12 3D
printers, robotics kits, laser cutters and CNC routers. At every year level, students can select elective subjects from all eight key learning areas which includes classes in Robotics, Media, Arts, Health & PE, Dance, Drama, Fabric and Fashion Design, Film Studies, Forensic Science, International Cuisine, Multimedia, Music Performance, Outdoor Education, Rugby Academy and Photography. The college’s new project based learning STEM program was launched this year and has been highly successful. Fountain Gate Secondary College is committed to fostering the personal, moral and academic growth of students, through the core school values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Endeavour.
Fountain Gate Secondary College principal Pete Hanratty with senior students.
Fifty things to do together An independent school for girls in the UK has come up with a bucket list of fun and outdoor activities for children to tick off before they turn 5. Burgess Hill Girls in West Sussex developed a list of 50 things for girls to do to get them outside, build their curiosity and love of nature, and get them away from their screens. It follows research showing that many preschoolers are spending less and less time in nature. Some of the things to do include hunt for worms or fly a kite. The school, for girls aged 2.5 to 18, has made headlines around the world with the novel idea. Headteacher Liz Laybourn told Danielle Galvin they know young children love to play on their parent’s phones, iPads and tablets, and have even mastered the “swipe” action early on. “In the same vein, playing and exploring seems to be a thing of the past and children are not developing some of the most important life skills - resilience, ability to failure, taking risks, adaptability, being comfortable in the environment and trying things that they have never been encouraged to do,” she explained. “It was relatively easy to think of the 50 things, as many we had ourselves done as young children, and then we thought about the types of activities we now encourage our nursery pupils to do. “Our focus as a school is on outdoor learning and allowing the pupils to try real live things. “Education is best when it is alive.”
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Ms Laybourn explained while they weren’t necessarily witnessing young children being addicted to screens, it’s an ongoing issue for both parents and educators. “Not necessarily screen addiction but a definite lack of dexterity in their motor skills due to being used to swiping screens rather than using keyboard skills,” she said. “Phones and tablets are an easy option to keep children active when out for dinner or when parents are busy. “Once they get a taste of it they just want more and more. “It can be a real challenge for parents.” The school posted the challenge with a graphic on their website in January, encouraging parents to take part and share their successes. “We have created this list to encourage girls to be bold and curious from a young age and challenge themselves to try new activities.” “It is specifically targeted at girls of preschool age to help them learn essential skills before they start their first year of school.” The list encourages girls to mix potions, make slime and mud pies, and gaze up at the stars. Although there’s one activity Ms Laybourn had to explain - egg rolling. “Egg rolling is when the children paint hard boiled eggs - make them truly pretty and individual and then find a really steep hill to roll them down,” she said. “A tradition in some areas of the country but great fun!”
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St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive, co-educational Catholic Secondary College that offers a broad range of curriculum from Years 7 to 12.
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Help your child adjust Moving with your child from early years into primary school comes with new adventures and opportunities. Navigating the first step into school is a milestone that can often be accompanied by many uncertainties. To support incoming Prep students for the new year, Heritage College offers a ‘Step into Prep’ pathway for families. The program delivers a helpful information session in a relaxed environment where families can meet the Prep teachers and have plenty of time for questions and answers. As part of the Step into Prep pathway, Orientation Days run throughout Semester 2. Orientation days allow incoming Prep students to view the classroom spaces, meet their teacher and classmates and familiarise themselves with learning areas and activities. When the time comes to start Prep, everything is familiar for both child and parent, so the move into school is less of a leap and more of a step.
The first year of Primary School contains many rich learning experiences for academic, social and emotional growth. During Prep year, children build confidence and develop literacy and numeracy skills through handson, play-based learning. Heritage College educators provide a nurturing, supportive environment, delivering an introduction to Visual and Performing Art, Music and Language. Prep students interact with the broader campus community as they participate in the ‘buddies’ program with Primary students and other on-campus events. If you are considering Heritage College for your child, the first step in your journey towards Prep is to book a School Tour and explore the campus and the facilities available. Expressions of Interest for Prep 2022 are open for Officer and Narre Warren South campus. To find out more, visit heritagecollege.vic. edu.au/prep.
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Exciting future at schools Building works are steaming ahead at Crest Education with both Hillcrest Christian College and Rivercrest Christian College having just completed major projects, with more to come in 2022. Hillcrest Christian College Primary students are enjoying the College’s new, stateof-the-art Multi-Purpose Centre, completed in December 2020. Complete with kitchen, portable stage and integrated sound system, this modern facility will enable primary-aged students to engage in sport and physical activity in all weather conditions ensuring students stay healthy and active. “This space will shelter us from the hot sun and protect us in winter from the rain and the cold” says Leanne Dube, Hillcrest Primary Sport Coordinator. Surrounding the new Multi-Purpose Centre will be a high-quality grass field, which is currently being constructed. Students can look forward to utilizing this later this year. Even during remote learning in 2020, Hillcrest continued to develop its resources an expand its student offerings. Works completed at Hillcrest in 2020 include: STEAM Precinct Art and Design Gallery STEAM Exploration Centre 3D Printing Space IT Service Desk Film and Media Centre Years 5 and 6 Block Upgrade of ELC playground Returning for the 2021 school year this week, Rivercrest Christian College have welcomed their Year Two students to their brand new, purpose-built Year Two building. Further build works commence at Rivercrest Christian College’s Middle Years Campus,
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students. This campus aims to serve Years 6 12 students by 2025. Recent works at Rivercrest include: New student play courts Upgraded entrances Additional car parking. “The new building and infrastructure works at both our CREST Colleges is testament to our ongoing commitment to provide excellence in learning and wellbeing within contemporary,
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engaging spaces; our students continue to be supported to flourish within the impressive surrounds of the 55 hectare CREST precinct”, says Ms Christine Lucas, Head of Colleges. What was once a small regional school, Hillcrest Christian College has now grown to become an entire Crest Educational precinct which includes Rivercrest Christian College, Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre, Crest Institute, and Environmental Reserve. Hillcrest Christian College celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. “This is a great time to be a student at either one of our great Colleges,” says Crest Executive Principal, Brendan Kelly. Situated in Clyde North, Rivercrest Christian College and Hillcrest Christian College are holding Open Morning Sessions for prospective parents on Tuesday, 23 February.
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‘Tailor-made’ education Hampton Park Secondary College is committed to providing education that is both student-centred and focused upon personalised learning experiences. The college understands that students become passionately engaged in their education when the pedagogical approach is placed, purposeful, passion-led, and pervasive. HPSC has re-designed its learning programme to enable students to excel through this research-based future-focused model, ensuring all students benefit from deepened learning and improved educational outcomes. Thus, HPSC has enabled a tailor-made educational programme that empowers students to take control of their learning. Learning at Hampton Park Secondary College is categorised into three stages or ‘programmes’: Explore, Enhance, and Excel. These programmes recognise the unique needs of each student and allow students to ‘move through’ their secondary schooling experience in a way that better reflects their passions and abilities rather than their nominal ‘year level’. Hence, whilst many students merely survive their time at high-school, students at HPSC instead thrive in an exceptional learning environment where they are empowered and supported to create an educational pathway that is as individual and unique as they are. The vision of learning excellence is underpinned by the values of Respect, Learning, and Working Together. Through living these values, HPSC hopes that its students manifest the qualities of understanding the world with
College is proud to connect Hampton Park Secondary College allows students to create an educational pathway that’s as unique as they are. 213517 a global view, engaging in life-long learning, and always being critical and creative problem solvers. Our world is changing rapidly. HPSC believes that a 21st century approach to learning is needed to engage and improve learning outcomes. HPSC supports young people to build important skills for now and for the future. Parents are welcome to visit the school’s website to discover more about the school. Direct enquiries to principal Wayne Haworth are also welcome. Email the school at hampton. park.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au or call 8795 9400.
BERWICK College commenced in 1977 with the motto “Crescam - I shall grow” and today, through our strong emphasis on excellence in teaching and learning, our students continue to demonstrate growth and make a difference to our community. Students in elite programs such as the High Achievers, Basketball Academy, Dance Academy and Instrumental Music are going from strength to strength. Over the last couple of years, we have seen some of the best VCE and VCAL results in the area. Our 2019 Dux Rebecca, achieved 97.3 and our students featured in Top Designs, Top Class Dance, Bunjil VCE Emergent Exhibition and State Schools Spectacular. In 2018, we were Victorian Education Excellence Award winners for Outstanding Secondary Teacher and in 2017 we were winners for Outstanding Koorie Education team. Our Wellbeing Team members were finalists in both 2016 and 2017 for Outstanding Education Support. Dedicated teachers, wellbeing staff, career guidance and transition programs ensure our students are well supported and
well cared for throughout their school life. Learning Teams look after our students in learning communities where we track the achievements of, and get to know, each student. Berwick College offers an extensive range of school and inter-school sporting activities, in outstanding sporting facilities including hockey pitches, tennis courts, netball courts, Stadium, fitness gym and access to the City of Casey Athletics track and Berwick Leisure Centre. Our new Community Health and Wellbeing Centre is under construction. It will vastly improve facilities for our students and the community in areas of Mental Health and Wellbeing. We are very proud of the journey this College has taken; our inclusive education, our provision of varied career pathways, our facilities and our commitment to delivering successful outcomes for our students. Most of all, we are proud of our multigenerational connections and history within our local community. For further information contact Berwick College, 8768 1000.
We congratulate our Class of 2020, whose fantastic VCE results reflect our ‘Excellence in Learning’ culture a Median Study Score of 31! College Dux - Jessica Walker
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Established in 1977, Berwick College is a vibrant learning community in the heart of the City of Casey offering a broad and comprehensive curriculum to Year 7 - 12 students. The College offers elite programs such as a Dance Academy, Basketball Academy and a High Achievers’ Program.
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School Principal Mr. Thatcher has been appointed as the incoming Principal at NWSP-12 College in 2021. He comes to the role with extensive prior senior leadership experience across a suite of educational landscapes inclusive of Government, Independent and International settings.
Our ability to tailor programs to meet the individual needs of students in achieving their personal best is underpinned by our pursuit of excellence in education and is reflected by our college values:
St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School is unique as it offers a coeducational junior school and single gender education senior schools on dedicated campuses in Berwick and Officer. This model allows us to honour everything we know about providing a great education as boys and girls learn differently as they progress through school.
A feature of his Teaching and Executive Principal roles has been his significant work in Indigenous and multicultural communities.
• Respect • Responsibility • Honesty and Integrity • Personal Best Resilience
Mr. Thatcher is returning to Victoria having completed his schooling and undergraduate studies here, before heading to Western Australia to complete his Physical Education and Teaching Degrees and commencing his career with the Department of Education in WA. His most recent appointment has been as Director of Education of a group of privately owned schools in the Middle East totalling approximately 4,000 students.
Everything we do at the school is actioned through our values of: COURAGE to do the right thing, CURIOSITY to know and learn, CHARACTER to be one’s true self and RESPECT to live wisely and compassionately with others and the planet. We use these values to frame everything from HR processes to curriculum design. 12479290-NG06-21
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“To inspire a passion for lifelong learning and excellence in a community which provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their personal best”
This is my 5th year as Principal of St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School after having held leadership positions at some of Melbourne’s top independent private schools including Korowa, Wesley, MLC and Lauriston.
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Learning Teams look after our students where we track the achievements of, and get to know, each student and encourage them to make a difference in the wider community through supporting a charity. I am very proud of this College; our inclusive education, our provision of pathways for all students, our multi-generational connections and our commitment to delivering successful outcomes for our students.
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We were honoured to be recognised for Victorian Education Excellence Awards in the following categories - Outstanding Secondary Teacher (Finalist 2020, Winner 2018), Outstanding Koorie Education (Winner 2017), Outstanding Education Support – Wellbeing Team (Finalist 2016 and 2017) and Outstanding Business Manager (Finalist 2019 and 2020).
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Irony has always fascinated me. It was little wonder then that last Friday when our students returned to school it was raining heavily all day long, yet the smiles on the children’s faces never left them. The juxtaposition of events or things with contrasting effects lends itself well to reflection and this case was no different. 2020 was in many ways a wipe out of a year. COVID-19 brought with it remote learning to our schools, and whilst everyone did their best, no-one relishes the thought of ever returning to it.
Our 2020 Dux, Jessica, achieved 97.45 and our students achieved excellent VCE results, featuring in Top Designs, Top Class Dance and the State Schools Spectacular. Elite programs such as High Achievers, Basketball Academy, Dance Academy and Instrumental Music are going from strength to strength.
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In partnership with dedicated staff, Heritage College is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all who are associated with the College; every student, every family, the local community and beyond.
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Berwick College commenced in 1977 with the motto “Crescam – I shall grow” and today, through our strong emphasis on excellence in teaching and learning, our students continue to demonstrate growth.
The shared College values of respect, resilience, service and excellence shape learning and curricular activities. These values are demonstrated through classroom practice, displays and service-based activities in the community. A focus on service is reinforced from early years right through to Year 12, with opportunities to serve in the local community. A growing alumni demonstrates the College’s commitment to achievement and success as evidenced in the chosen careers of graduating students.
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Heritage College offers Christian education from Early Learning through to Year 12. Situated in Narre Warren South and Officer, both campuses are set on metropolitan and semi-rural properties. The College’s mission is to provide quality Christian education that develops the mind, body and spirit, with the goal of seeing each student become a vital and compassionate member of the community.
While we focus on academic outcomes, we take a holistic approach to education leveraging athleticism, artistry and adventure to help students find their spark helping to grow good men and build empowered young women who know they can.
That said, many lessons were learnt; valuable in a host of differing ways. With the threat of COVID-19 restrictions returning not yet removed, a thankfulness for what we have now is evident. It was evident in the faces of our students who braved the pouring rain last week when coming to school. It was evident amongst our staff, thrilled not to have regressed back to what we had during much of last year and it was evident in conversations with our parents, grateful that their children could continue to attend school as they did in term 4 last year. What a great way to start a school year, still somewhat clouded by uncertainty.
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Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is acknowledged as an excellent educational facility within a caring school environment. We are committed to providing an inclusive and sustainable learning culture in which all our students develop the skills and personal qualities necessary to participate positively and confidently in a changing global community.
In choosing to be part of the Koo Wee Rup Secondary College community, students are committing to six years of secondary education and to demonstrating behaviours which are conducive to learning and reflect a commitment to the college values. The subjects on offer encourage all students to do their best and are complemented by a diverse range of programs in music, drama, photography, sport and many other co curricular activities. Pastoral care encompasses all activities and develops strong relationships between staff and students.
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Hero neighbour By Mitchell Clarke
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Mr Irwin sustained lacerations to his back. never happen to someone you know, so when it does, it’s shocking. As a family we all look after each other and we’re very close.” Ms Martin said the incident had highlighted the kind of man her cousin is. “Russell would rather cop the blow instead of a woman. He wouldn’t look at it like he’s a hero,” she said. “I’ve always looked up to my cousins. If I’ve ever been in trouble, I’m the first to ring my cousins and they’re always there. They would
Russell Irwin is being touted as a hero. literally do anything for anyone.” Mr Irwin’s other cousin, Kara, said he had shown “unsung bravery and willingness to sacrifice himself in order to save another”. “There is not enough men in this world like him, those whose first instinct is to protect his fellow man,” she said. “This man has not voluntarily signed up and vowed to protect others like the police, a soldier, a firefighter. This man is a rarity in today’s society and if this world was filled with
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men like him, what a beautiful world it would be.” Mr Irwin, who is a boilermaker, is expected to be out of work for some time. Money raised from the GoFundMe will go towards medical bills and everyday expenses. In just under 24 hours, more than $6000 had been raised. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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A GoFundMe page has been launched for a “hero” dad who was savagely assaulted with a tomahawk after rushing to the aid of his distressed neighbour in Cranbourne North. Russell Irwin, 41, heard his terrified neighbour’s screams for help after a group of three armed men broke into her Lindenow Court property just after 7pm on Monday night, 1 February. Without hesitation, the single father of three children, aged eight, nine and 13, jumped into action, launching over his fence and approaching the armed thugs, who had just ransacked a bedroom. Police say one of the thugs used a weapon to strike Mr Irwin on the head before the group, believed to be armed with a tomahawk, rifle and baseball bat, fled on foot. The occupants of the house, who are understood to have known the offenders, were not injured. A bloodied and bruised Mr Irwin suffered a fractured skull, seven lacerations to the head, a puncture wound to the back of his thigh and cuts and bruises on his back. Mr Irwin’s cousin, Bree Martin, told Star News he managed to climb back over the fence before attempting to stop the offenders. “One of the offenders pulled out a rifle and threatened him with that,” she said. “At this point Russell’s blood was boiling. He’d just gone from fighting two of the attackers and had tried to rip their balaclavas off so he could see them before he was struck by the third. “I know if they didn’t have weapons, they wouldn’t have been able to hurt him like that. He wouldn’t have let them and instead they’d be running away from him.” She said Mr Irwin was extremely lucky to walk away with non-life threatening injuries. “Someone’s life could’ve ended. He was very, very lucky. If it wasn’t for his size and build, if it was a smaller male, it could have ended differently,” she explained. “Crime in this area is just out of control. You see so much of it happening and you think it’ll
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Culture and country focus By Danielle Kutchel Armed with an acoustic guitar, a Yidaki/didgeridoo, a mic and a loop pedal, Indigenous singer-songwriter and activist Scott Darlow held students in thrall as a guest speaker at Hampton Park Secondary College. Introducing himself to the students as “kind of like an undercover stealth mode Chuck Norris black man”, Mr Darlow even had the teachers in stitches with his witty recounts of his life experiences. But there were serious messages underscoring the event: that everyone deserves respect, and that while life gets hard, you can make it. At the presentation on Monday 1 February, Mr Darlow, a Yorta Yorta descendent, asked students for a bit of their time so he could share some of his culture with them. Through original songs and covers, interspersed with stories, Mr Darlow did exactly that, providing insights into Australia’s history,
Indigenous culture and respect for all races. He recounted his life with his father, who worked with refugees, and the impact this has had on him. Mr Darlow is now a World Vision Ambassador as well as an Indigenous activist and musician. Through his work, he aims to spread the values of FLUTE, which stands for forgiveness, love, understanding, tolerance and empathy. They’re important values for staff and students at Hampton Park Secondary College, according to Year 8 Student Learning Leader Brad Andrews. “The aim for our staff and students is to show 10 percent more FLUTE in all settings,” he explained. “The importance of cultural understanding and showing an appreciation and respect of our nation’s Indigenous peoples was something that we wanted to address throughout the year.”
The school has over 65 different nationalities represented in its student body and conducts ‘Welcome to Country’ messages at the beginning of each assembly and event, but hopes to better connect with country. Students from local primary schools were also invited to listen to Mr Darlow’s message, to help build a sense of community. “These messages shouldn’t be isolated to our school alone. This event was an opportunity to build those connections with our feeder primary school and to develop a shared understanding of culture and also why we do the ‘welcome to country’ at the start of each assembly,” Mr Andrews said. The event was also an opportunity to remind students to make the most of their unique talents. Mr Darlow said this is one of his key messages: “Figure out what your gift is, work your arse off every day... be the best you can be at that thing, and then, can you combine that
with your passion and make a living out of it?” He considers himself a walking example of that. Early in life, Mr Darlow exhibited a talent for music. He’s passionate about making a difference for Aboriginal people, and said he is fortunate to be able to use his music as a vehicle for his advocacy and activism. He still practises every day to stay at the top of his game. However, his life hasn’t been without its struggles. His father developed alcoholism, which impacted on Mr Darlow’s final years of school. But he told students he was proud that when times were tough, he worked hard, finished school and went on to university to do a teaching degree. “We should be telling kids, don’t give up, it’s going to be hard, you can have the world and it’s going to be awesome. It will be a grind - but you’ll get through it,” Mr Darlow explained.
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IN BRIEF A sobering night A motorist who allegedly blew four times the legal limit was apprehended by witnesses following a minor collision in Officer. Cardinia Highway Patrol were called to the Princes Highway at about 9pm on Sunday 31 January, after members of the public called 000 following the crash. Police say witnesses stopped to assist at the scene and could tell the male driver was under the influence of alcohol and prevented the man from driving away. The 23-year-old man from Narre Warren was required to undergo a roadside breath test returning a positive result. A further evidentiary test allegedly returned a result of 0.209. The man’s vehicle was immediately impounded for a period of 30 days at a cost of $895. Due to the driver’s level of intoxication he got a ’one way’ trip to the police cells to sober up. The man can expect a summons to appear at court for DUI and drink driving. Fatal combination The antics of a speeding, alcohol affected Pplater have left police shaking their heads and asking the question ’when are people going to learn?’ Made more frustrating for police was the fact the driver in question was nabbed travelling on a wet road, near the same location as last week’s fatal collision outside Gumbuya World. Casey Highway Patrol averted the potential tragedy when they caught the BMW allegedly travelling at 125km/h on the Princes Highway in Tynong North on Saturday 30 January. The 32-year-old driver allegedly recorded a breath alcohol reading of 0.161. Her licence was immediately suspended for 12 months and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days. She will face a Magistrates court at a later date. Slow down and keep safe School is back and police are again reminding motorists to slow down and adhere to the 40km/h school speed zones. The speed zones are in place daily between 8-9:30am and 2:30-4pm. Officers will be patrolling school zones at these times to ensure drivers are sticking to the reduced speed. Their message to the public? “Don’t risk it”.
Off to an exciting start to their school life There were plenty of cheers and some tears at the front gate, as the Prep students of 2021 officially began their schooling journey. With the school term commencing from Thursday 28 January, students, teachers and parents are hopeful they won’t experience a 2020 repeat, which forced thousands of students to learn from home. But the year is already off to a good start, with new local schools, Ramleigh Park primary in Clyde North and Cranbourne West Secondary College, officially opening their doors to students. For our full back to school coverage, turn to pages 10-11.
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Horror spill on dashcam By Mitchell Clarke Dashcam footage has caught the horrifying moment a dog fell out the window of a moving car in Berwick. The shocking footage was captured by a car giving way at the roundabout of Kirrabilli Parade and Grices Road, just after 9pm on Thursday 28 January. It purportedly shows a leashed dog launched from the silver Toyota Yaris, as the car manoeuvered the roundabout. The dog, which looked to be a spaniel type breed, hit the bitumen and rolled before running to the nature strip. The driver immediately pulled over and the front-seat passenger was seen leaving the vehicle to run to the dog’s aid. The dog didn’t appear to be injured from the heavy landing. The footage, which was uploaded to Facebook page ‘Dash Cam Owners Australia’, was shared almost 800 times in under 24 hours. The incident prompted a warning for pets to be restrained in vehicles at all times. RSPCA Victoria policy and advocacy manager Mhairi Roberts said it was important for pet owners to ensure their animal is safe and comfortable during car travel. “Victorians are increasingly including animals in their everyday lives, which is wonderful, as pets should be considered part of the family,” Ms Roberts said. She said restraining a dog in a car provided several benefits to the dog, the occupant of the car, and other road users. “When your pet is secure, they are less likely to cause distractions to the driver, escape from a car window or injure themselves or other passengers in a vehicle during a road collision,” she explained. “Vehicle restraints for dogs are widely avail-
The dog appears to launch from the car. able; these should have passed safety-tests and attach securely to a properly fitted dog harness and to the vehicle as directed by the manufacturer (usually by attaching to existing seat belts or via buckles that clip directly into the seat belt).” Social media users slammed the vehicle’s occupants online, with one person stating: “Stupidity at its finest, absolute disgrace”.
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Rex with a saddened heart I have to respond to the article that you want to run for council in 2024 and serve the community again. Rex, you had your chance to represent your community in the Springfield Ward and you blew it. As the whistleblower against the destruction and loss of the tree-lined Berwick Springs Estate Promenade you and I met numerous times over a couple of years and I thank you for that. I always found you to be very approachable and I thought as the community spokesperson on you issue you understood my position and the position of the overwhelming majority of the Berwick Springs community, your ward, your constituents. We invited you to two public rallies at the lake and you were under no illusion the community was against this proposal. Nearly 1500 residents signed the petition. However when the application came to council you voted for it against your community.
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Thumbs Down! To council allowing small business in a residential area and the cars parking in front of my house and if I have visitors or a delivery there is no parking for them.
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Sadly I trusted you and I defended you on many occasions, answering to angry and frustrated residents, telling them you were with us and you wouldn’t let us down. How wrong I was. At the permit application in front of another packed crowd of residents you led the charge, standing up next to Sam Aziz delivering your speech about why the tree-lined Promenade at Berwick Springs had to go. I do recall the overriding reason you noted was the cost to all Casey ratepayers to relocate it however you forgot one thing. I urged you on numerous occasions to ask council to request additional funding contributions from the developer or as a second option propose a relocation of the roundabout to Domain Drive, a very dangerous intersection that will have to be upgraded anyway. Yes Rex you might say now what was the community so angry about and it looks great now. Let me remind you it was only after a very long and bitter battle funded by the community that ended up in VCAT that secured the full reinstated entry features we see and enjoy today.
Since council has stopped annual hard pick ups people are putting their goods to picked up. Once one person does the rest follow. There always seems to be rubbish on the streets.
To the wait times and service at Casey Hospital.
Thumbs Up! To my lovely wife. She could do with a pick me up after her second double hernia operation in 14 months.
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So why is this important Rex? Because if I was going to run for council in 2024 it would be on a very simple pledge to the Berwick Springs community in Narre Warren South. A pledge that would state, “I Will Speak Up”. Rex, you had your chance and you blew it. I’m sorry but I can’t trust you again to represent me and I know for certain many others feel the same. Michael Ball, Narre Warren South.
SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Monday 1 February, a story was shared across the Star News Facebook page about the horrifying moment a dog fell from a moving car in Berwick. The incident was captured on dashcam footage. Here is how our readers reacted online: Lisa Rowe: I’m beyond words, I’m so angry! Some people are so f*****g stupid when it comes to pet ownership. Vivian Cudmore: Dogs are meant to be strapped in. Renee Lee: The dog may have been strapped in and something happened? My dog is strapped in and chewed through his strap without me knowing ... s**t happens! She obviously loves her dog by her reaction and it was simply a terrible accident! Don’t judge until you know the whole story. Looks like a little Cocker Spaniel and they love chewing! Amy Fussell: Dogs need to be restrained when in the car just like people do. You can get harnesses that have seatbelt adaptors. I’ve seen so many people driving around with dogs loose in the car that can just walk to the front and back etc, it’s so dangerous. Pets are family and deserve to be safe in the car too. Elizabeth Pittman: Hope its OK ... poor little dog! Lilly Keogh: Keep the windows up part way. Todd White: The owners need to be reported for negligence. Amanda Gentry: A similar incident happened to a car in front of me a few months ago in Pakenham on the highway. The car took off at a traffic light and the dog fell out the window hanging on a leash being dragged along the tarmac. Krystelle Shewan: This is why I have so much anxiety when Denny hangs out the window. Annie Robinson: Don’t people realise that dogs need to be restrained in vehicles? So irresponsible. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Kids’ commute now safer By Danielle Kutchel School is back, and drivers are being asked to prioritise student safety as school communities return to the roads. To make the job easier, new electronic signs have been installed near Clyde Primary School to alert drivers to changed speed limits in school zones. It’s one of 55 schools across the state that is receiving the new signs as part of the Victorian and Australian Governments’ $19.5 million Pedestrian and Safer Schools Program. Now, drivers on Clyde-Five Ways Road will be alerted by a flashing sign, indicating that they must slow to 60 km/h when passing the school during school times. Acting principal Michelle Mackenlay said the signs would increase safety for students and their families. “We’ve seen a significant increase in traffic over the past few years with housing estates going in,“ she said. “The signs are something we’ve been trying to get for the school for a while now because of the increasing traffic, particularly trucks. Our school council has been very active in writing letters. “This will help make parents aware of the school zone.“ But the work isn’t over yet, and Ms Mackenlay said the school would continue to advocate for the speed to be dropped to 40km/h during school times. “We recognise 60km/h is not safe enough in our school zone,” she said. The school is set to expand soon to a neighbouring parcel of land which will include frontage on Clyde-Five Ways Road, meaning the speed signs have arrived at a critical time. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said it was a win for kids and families, who would now be safer as they walked over the busy main road to school.
Jordan Crugnale MP and acting principal Michelle Mackenlay with students Aleira, Bellah, Ethan and Nathan. 226985 “First there were traffic lights, then we got proper big school zone signage and now electronic speed signs to let motorists know to slow down to 60 km/hr during school times,“ she said. “The school has over 700 students, the massive expansion and upgrade to the tune of over $23m starts soon, it’s a growing community and they know what they need to make their area a great place to live “We continue on with more work to do to get the speed limit dropped to 40 km/h on this busy road and its full duplication is on my list as well. “Safety is important and we want our kids
to walk and ride to school too.“ Parents are urged to set a good example for children by safely entering and exiting parked cars, only using designated pedestrian crossings and obeying the direction of crossing supervisors. Students aged 12 years and over must wear a face mask when travelling on trains, trams and regular bus services to help slow the spread of coronavirus. To help keep the community safe on the public transport network, high touch surfaces are being cleaned regularly and trains, trams and buses deep cleaned every night.
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”
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Two talented students from RMIT University’s Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) program are making huge career strides after being chosen to undertake new ABC traineeships for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Shamsiya Hussainpoor of Narre Warren South and Youssef Saudie of Coburg, said they were both “shocked and honoured” to find out they had been selected for the program, which many talented young journalists had applied for. Both Ms Hussainpoor and Mr Saudie will be hosted by the ABC’s Asia Pacific Newsroom for the duration of their traineeship, a total of 20 days, which will allow them to gain valuable experience and learn hands-on skills across television, radio and digital platforms. At the end of their traineeship, the students will each be reviewed, with the potential to stay on working in a paid role as an ABC journalist for a semester - a career changing opportunity. “It’s honestly so crazy, I’m still trying to process it,” Mr Saudie said. “I’ve always wanted to tell diverse stories reflective of our multicultural society and our neighbouring countries… and I never thought I’d be given this opportunity.” Ms Hussainpoor said she was equally as thrilled about this exciting new adventure and was eager to represent minorities in the media. “Securing this position is a huge accomplishment for me and is something I couldn’t haven’t imagined when I first started this journey,” Ms Hussainpoor said. “As someone who felt neglected and oppressed by the media for many years, this opportunity is the first step to not only give myself a fair voice but also other women from underrepresented communities. “I know how it feels to be voiceless and alienated but change is emerging, and it’ll start with opportunities like this, for women like me.” Both Ms Hussainpoor and Mr Saudie are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; Ms Hussainpoor immigrated to Australia from Afghanistan in 2007 and Mr Saudie grew up in Alice Springs and has Egyptian roots. Mr Saudie said that growing up in a rural community was difficult as a minority, and there was a lack of multicultural representation in the media. “Coming from Alice Springs, a rural town, I grew up as one of the only Egyptians and Muslims in the school, and I didn’t see myself represented properly,” Mr Saudie said. “I didn’t feel I had a space or a place in the journalism industry because I wasn’t repre-
sented and the stories didn’t reflect the multicultural community, so this traineeship is amazing. “I feel honoured because now I get to be a part of telling those multicultural stories.” Matt O’Sullivan, the managing editor of Asia Pacific, ABC News said that this new program, a first for the ABC, would play a crucial part in the organisation’s commitment to ensuring culturally and socially diverse voices were a part of the Australian media landscape. “By supporting young journalists from a range of backgrounds, we can better reflect our community as it is and be more relevant to more Australians,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “I’m hugely excited about the potential of the young journalists we have seen so far, and know they will bring new perspectives and ideas to the ABC’s Asia Pacific Newsroom, which is already an incredibly diverse workplace, and can only be enriched further through this program.” RMIT professional placement lecturer, Sonja Heydeman said that it’s fabulous to see the ABC offer dedicated culturally and linguistically diverse traineeships for students, and she was incredibly proud that Ms Hussainpoor and Mr Saudie had been chosen to participate. “This is a ground-breaking trial and an extraordinary opportunity for students to be in the running for a job as a working journalist after their internship traineeship experience,” Ms Heydeman said. Dr Alex Wake, the head of undergraduate and postgraduate journalism programs at RMIT said that the University had always valued and taken pride in its close relationship with the journalism industry, and this program was yet another fantastic opportunity for students to further their careers. “In our courses we ensure our students graduate not only with the skills for the newsroom of today, but also the critical thinking for the future needs of the journalism industry,” Dr Wake said. “The ABC should be commended for its commitment to the future training of young journalists.” Whie Mr Saudie dreams of becoming a foreign correspondent, Ms Hussainpoor hopes to work across many platforms, ultimately becoming a TV news anchor one day. Both students hope to impress their mentors, learn as much as possible and pave the way for the future of multicultural journalism. “Knowing that people who come from marginalised communities who want to be journalists like us will have these sort of programs available is so important going in to the future,” Ms Hussainpoor said. “And thinking that we might be the people they turn to - that’s even more amazing.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Primary has its start By Mitchell Clarke The doors of Clyde North’s newest primary school have officially opened, with more than 130 Prep students officially beginning their schooling journey. Education Minister James Merlino joined Bass MP Jordan Crugnale on Friday 29 January to officially open Ramlegh Park Primary College. The government officials met with school principal Linda Corcoran and community representatives for a tour of the school. “The first day of school is a big day every year - but particularly after the year we had last year. I thank every teacher, student and parent for their efforts last year and wish them well for the year ahead,” Mr Merlino said. He credited the design and build of the school, stating: “I love it. The quality of the finish, the natural colours, the openness, it’s just amazing.” The Minister said the completed project was a “prime example” of the State Government’s school building boom across Victoria. Ramleigh Park is one of 14 new government schools to open across Victoria in 2021. A new secondary school in Cranbourne West has also opened. “Growth is one of the major factors in terms of where we invest - whether it’s upgrading a school, expanding a school or building a new school,” Mr Merlino said. “It’s quite extraordinary just the sheer numbers that are coming through this area. On day one here we had 460 primary school kids on the first day at a brand new school. “Schools are the best way that you create a sense of community and we’re building them right across the state and we’re building them where there is enrolment demand.” Ramlegh Park Primary School has more than 400 students starting this year, including more than 130 Prep students. The school will cater for 525 students and includes two learning neighbourhoods, administration building, outdoor play courts, performing arts and physical education building as well as a sports field. “We work very closely with the Victorian School Building Authority to make sure that, as the population grows, we’re providing the facilities to meet that demand and we’ll keep doing that,” Mr Merlino said. “There’s more that we need to do, whether it’s future stages or upgrades for other schools. Families love this area and the demand is there and we’re investing to make sure that we keep up with that demand.” A kindergarten has also been built next door to Ramlegh Park, which will open in Term 1, 2021 with space for 99 kids. It will deliver both sessional and integrated kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-olds. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said she was committed to fighting for Clyde North and the greater south east community. She said every child deserves access to a great local school close to home.
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Learning launched Star News photographer STEWART CHAMBERS visited a number of schools across Berwick, Cranbourne and Clyde North and met some very excited students (and parents) along the way. Kids across the City of Casey have made their long awaited return to the classroom, in what is shaping up to be a better year than the last. With many hopeful that at home learning will remain a thing of the past, this year’s Prep students have began their studies the traditional way - from a classroom. Premier Daniel Andrews thanked every teacher, student and parents for their efforts in the past 12 months. “The first day of school is a big day every year - but particularly after the year we had in 2020. I wish them well for the year ahead,” he said.
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From Russia with love By Gabriella Payne It may take two to tango, but it doesn’t matter whether you’re alone or with a partner for prima Russian dancer Ninelle Salem’s tango classes, where everyone is invited to come down, slip on their dancing shoes and learn the ‘dance of love’. Ms Salem will be sharing her vast dancing experience in a special series of classes run on Monday nights at the Narre Warren Bowls Club, in a collaboration with Carlos Argentina, founder of Tango Gippsland. Having started her dancing journey as a professional ballerina in Russia, Ms Salem is no stranger to the stage and has studied and performed a range of different dances all over the world. After immigrating to Australia in the late 1990’s, Ms Salem opened up her own pilates studio and fell in love with tango, going on to travel and teach others the art of the dance. Mr Argentina said that Ms Salem’s vast “technical skills” made her an incredibly talented teacher and he encouraged people of all ages and abilities to come down and try a class, stating that “if you can walk, you can tango”. “Ms Salem teaches the technique which is the foundation of dance,” Mr Argentina said. “Her peers and students hold her in very high regard and after a few weeks of classes, you too will be on the road to being addicted to tango.” The 90 minute classes are running every week at 7pm on Mondays at the Narre Warren Bowls Club, with beginners receiving their first class for free. Ms Salem will be teaching a range of core tango skills, including how to both lead and follow, balance, weight change, respect and axis and some improvisation as well. Mr Argentina said that although he would love to be running the classes himself, he was very excited to work with Ms Salem and is looking forward to enjoying the classes with the local community. “The beauty of tango is that you can go anywhere in the world and dance,” Mr Argentina said. “Even though you might not speak the language of that country, you can have a dance with a stranger. Tango is just a language of its own.”
Tango teacher Ninelle Salem. Mr Argentina said that it would take more than one class to learn the ‘dance of love’, but if people “put in a few miles on the dance floor”, then the results would speak for themselves. “Every week you will be having fun and learning new things - and getting fitter at the same time,” he said. Mr Argentina encouraged older residents to give tango a go as well. “Tango is a walking dance and somebody is always supporting you. The music is like a heartbeat and I’ve seen it bring a smile to many faces - it’s just amazing,” he said. New dancers of all skill levels are always welcomed, with no booking or commitment required and classes cost 15 dollars per session after the first free lesson. For more information visit https://www. tangogippsland.com/ berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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The hip hop high By Jenan Taylor Popping, locking and breaking are just some of the hip hop dance moves keeping scores of students enthralled, whether they’re performing them, or just cheering from the sidelines. Hip hop is a kaleidoscope of acrobatic and jazz steps that promotes cardiovascular and muscle strength, agility and fast reflexes, and it has taken off in dance schools across Australia over the past decade. The style hails from the streets of New York and San Francisco where it emerged in the 1970s as a less troublesome way to settle differences between rivals. Those original dance-offs and the moves themselves have since gone on to be popularised, if not mythologised, in movies such as Save the Last Dance, Breakdance and Street
Beat. Music video clips featuring dancers performing alongside rap artists from Eminem to Salt N Pepa, added an extra level of cool and helped make hip hop accessible to anyone from just about any background. The genre’s laid-back aspect is also what makes it so appealing, with comfortable clothes and runners being just about all a student needs to be prepped for class. Freya Stills-Blott chose hip hop because it always looked like it would be fun and because she preferred it over more fluid styles of dance. “Then I discovered I was good at it,” she says, and soon became hooked. Now the 14-year-old has a swag of medals and trophies from her performances at local and state hip hop competitions. Like many other students, Freya loves the
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Toasting Scouts’ honours By Danielle Kutchel Four Venturers from 1st Casey Scout Group have received one of the highest honours a young scout can attain. Sharlotte Dickinson, Adam Marshall, Lauren Symmons and Aaron Boutcher have achieved the Queen’s Scout Award, the highest award a Venturer can receive in the section. They’re four of only 96 venturers who received the award in 2020, and the first for the unit itself. To add to the prestige, the Akoonah Venturers unit, as it is known, has only been running for three years. The Venturers received their Queen’s Scout Award at a special ceremony on Sunday 31 January, surrounded by fellow scouts, family and friends. Scout leaders past and present paid tribute to the hard work of the award recipients and shared stories of the obstacles they had overcome to reach this moment. The Queen’s Scout Award is highly presti-
gious and revered within scouting - but it’s not easy to attain. To gain the Queen’s Scout Award Venturers must first reach Venturer Award standard in all 13 Venturer Award activities. Then, they must reach Queen’s Scout Award standard in an activity area from each of the categories of Leadership Development, Outdoors Activities, Personal Growth and Community Involvement. It takes a minimum of 300 hours to complete, and scouts have only a three year window in which to get it done if they start from the age of 15. For those who began the award late, like Sharlotte Dickinson, there’s a fair bit of work to catch up on. The Venturer said she “was not really into the whole badgework scheme” when she first joined Venturers, but found her motivation as time when on. Completing the award in 2020 while she balanced year 12 was tricky, especially as Shar-
lotte also stepped up to manage online scout meetings too. But ultimately, it was a rewarding experience. “This is probably one of the biggest things I’ve achieved so far. I didn’t think I’d be on this level but being here now, it’s definitely rewarding,” she said. Fellow Venturer Adam Marshall is carrying on a family legacy by reaching the Queen’s Scout Award; his father, grandfather and uncle all also attained it in their own time. He said he’d found an inner strength thanks to the work required to achieve the honour. “It shows you can push through, (I know) I’ve got the strength to do this and other things in future,” he said. Venturer Lauren Symmons said having a community around her helped her to continue her scouting journey. She began scouting thanks to the influence of a family friend and her parents, all of whom were also scouts.
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BreastScreen van to visit BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile screening van, ‘Nina’, will return to Cranbourne Library offering free mammograms to eligible residents from Monday 8 February to Friday 5 March 2021. Those aged between 50 and 74 should have a breast screen every two years. They are the best way to find breast cancer early before there are symptoms and when treatment is most likely to be successful. The percentage of people who had a breast screen with BreastScreen Victoria in the City of Casey is 50.7% (2017-2019 participation). This is below the state average of 53.8%. In the same period, over 18,500 eligible people in the City of Casey did not have a screen in the BreastScreen Victoria program. A breast screen can find cancer as small as a grain of rice, long before it can be seen or felt. All breast screens are with a female radiographer in a safe and friendly environment. You don’t need a doctor’s referral or Medicare card, and screens only take 10 minutes. BreastScreen Victoria CEO Terri Smith is encouraging those who screened on the van when it was last in Cranbourne, and those who are overdue for their breast screen, to book an appointment.
“Nina is one of our two mobile screening service vans which travel the state throughout the year. This visit to Cranbourne has been organised to make sure that everyone has access to a potentially life-saving mammogram, regardless of where they live,” said Ms Smith. “The vans use the highest quality digital radiography machines to ensure that women receive the best service, regardless of their location.” The van is operating with COVID-19 safety measures in place to protect both the community and staff. Appointments are being spaced out to ensure physical distancing and to reduce the number of people in the waiting area. It also provides more time to clean in-between appointments. The van will be at Cranbourne Library, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East from 8 February - 5 March 2021. For those that miss the van, appointments are available throughout the year at the Casey Hospital clinic. Appointments for the van or any of the BreastScreen clinics can be made online at breastscreen.org.au or by calling 13 20 50.
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Experience that counts Dr Kip Homewood has completed his Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Melbourne. He then completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery in Canada. Following this, he practiced general dentistry for 20 years before returning to complete a Masters in Dental Science degree specialising in orthodontics. He has been a specialist orthodontist since 2000. Kip’s a widely respected lecturer at local, national and international level and an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne where he teaches the postgraduate orthodontic students. Kip has examined for the University of Melbourne at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Australian Dental Course. He is a Member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Kip’s hobbies include swimming, cycling, skiing, golf and triathlon. Kip has been married to his wife, Leah, since 1987. They have three children together; Matt, Laura and Renee. Kip is a grandpa (KipPa) to Noah and Orlando and enjoys spending time with the entire family; old and new. The household is filled with a dog Nala, and two cats, Gucci and Dior. Kip has an intense passion for his work. He loves orthodontics and the results achieved from treatment. He is always happy to see how pleased his patients’ and their families are with the results. You’ll be comfortable with his easy-going nature and sense of humour. He’ll treat you like a member of his family and your children as if they were his own.
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State of mind: Focus on good habits By Andrew Leslie, Pharmacist, Blooms The Chemist Casey Central
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Storm to return to Casey Melbourne Storm will make its long-awaited return to playing in its home state of Victoria when it hosts Newcastle Knights in the club’s only official NRL pre-season trial for 2021 at Casey Fields. The reigning premiers haven’t had the chance to play in front of their home crowd since the corresponding trial last year which attracted more than 6000 fans to the first game played as part of the club’s partnership with the City of Casey. This year, due to Covid restrictions, the crowd for the February 27 clash will be capped at 4500 people with kickoff at the family friendly time of 5.30pm. Storm is guaranteed to field a powerful line-up, featuring the bulk of the team which claimed a memorable 2020 premiership by beating Penrith in the grand final. As a bonus for Storm’s 2021 ticketed members, everyone who has signed on for this season will be able to claim one free trial game ticket during a special members pre-sale that will run until tickets sell out. Entry for Storm non-ticketed members will be just $10 for adults and $5 for children, with general public tickets, available from Ticketmaster from 9am Friday, $20 for adults and $10 for children. Storm has also launched special Casey membership packages which include a ticket for the trial game, ticket for a Storm home game at AAMI Park and a member merchandise item. All memberships are available via melbournestorm.com.au/membership or call 1300 786 767. As well as the Storm v Knights clash, many of the best players in the NRL Victoria competition will be showcased in a special Nines competition to be run as part of day’s activities. The Storm Harmony Nines on the Casey Warriors’ home ground will feature juniors for the first time along with men’s and women’s teams. They will play a round-robin competition to decide the finalists who will get the honour of playing the curtain-raisers to the NRL preseason showdown on the main field. The City of Casey and the surrounding areas are a stronghold for Storm members and rugby league fans with seven of Victoria’s local
The Melbourne Storm are back in Casey for a trial match in February. rugby league clubs located in South-East Melbourne. The preliminary matches will be held on two fields with the action getting underway at 9am. Admission to those matches will be free of charge. “In partnership with City of Casey, February 27 will be a great day for rugby league and Storm in particular as we play a game in front of our home fans for the first time in almost a year,” Storm CEO Justin Rodski said. “We can’t wait to see the Purple Army come together and enjoy seeing their team live after
such a long break. “Last year’s trial at Casey was a huge success and we expect it will be another fantastic day in one of the heartlands of the game in Victoria. “I’d also encourage all local league fans to check out the local talent at the Nines before watching what is sure to be an outstanding NRL trial.” City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson said Council was proud to host the pre-season trial at “our very own leading sporting facility”. “The Nines competition combined with
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Casey Demons locked in for 2021 VFL season By Nick Creely The AFL has announced that the 2021 VFL season will begin on Saturday 17 April, with the Casey Demons locked in for the state league men’s footy return to Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. After a Covid-19 affected 2020 season, it is a welcome relief for not only state-league clubs, but AFL aligned clubs. The home-and-away season will consist of a 16-game season played across 19 rounds, and will feature 22 clubs from across the Eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, which includes the Casey Demons who are continuing their relationship with the Melbourne Football Club. It is the largest second-tier football competition now in Australia. The AFL has also confirmed that there will be a top-eight finals structure, which will commence on Saturday 28 August with the VFL grand final to then be played on the weekend of 18 and 19 September. All clubs will have three allocated byes to provide an added level of flexibility to adjust where required. The VFL Competition will integrate into a streamlined calendar for men’s football with the 2021 NAB League Boys, with both seasons running concurrently with the 2021 AFL Premiership Season. The fixture’s release will drop at the end of February given the connection to the 2021 AFL season, with the involvement of AFLlisted players from 14 AFL clubs in the VFL berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
central to the fixturing of the season. All clubs have commenced preseason training and are following the return-to-train protocols and guidelines established by the AFL. Club practice matches will commence in March. Clubs: Standalone Clubs: Aspley, Coburg, Frankston, Northern Bullants, Port Melbourne, Southport, Werribee, Williamstown Standalone AFL Clubs: Brisbane Lions, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Footscray, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast SUNS, GWS GIANTS, North Melbourne, Richmond, Sydney Swans Aligned Clubs: Sandringham, Box Hill Hawks, Casey Demons All clubs will have connections to community clubs and pathway programs, including a varied alignment to Under-19 NAB League Clubs for Victorian-based teams and state league programs for New South Wales and Queensland-based teams. The AFL will continue to work with all AFL Clubs on their non-selected AFL players ahead of their respective 2021 seasons and their involvement in state league football. Late last season, the Casey Demons announced that the experienced Mark Corrigan would serve as VFL senior coach for 2021, replacing Sam Radford who has returned to teaching in a full-time capacity. Most recently, Corrigan was the senior coach of Essendon’s VFL side before the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted the 2020 season.
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Thompson eyes Cup By Peter Quilty Feted Pearcedale trainer Jason Thompson has won every country cup on the Victorian greyhound racing calendar - except one It’s purely a blip on his amazing training CV that Thompson is yet to claim his hometown cup. In fact, in the past decade, Thompson has prepared nine Cranbourne Cup finalists, with the closest result being Whodat Knockin’s third placing in 2015. He also had both reserves - Flynn and Submission - for last year’s final. But that could all change when his two finalists - Equalizer (Box 3) and Squiggle Keeping (Box 8) - contest the Group 2 Backmans Greyhound Supplies Cranbourne Cup (520m) on Saturday night. “I’ve been living in the area for around 25 years and it’s a fantastic place to live,” Thompson said. “I’d love to win the Cranbourne Cup.” Greyhound racing is also a close-knit family affair for Thompson, who adds it would be a huge thrill for his wife Seona and children Luke, 19, and Holly, 17, if they snared the $50,000 first prize. Both Equalizer and Squiggle Keeping finished second in last week’s heats, but Thomp-
son says the pair will be better for the experience. “I think he (Equalizer) is a fantastic chance, but he does rely on a bit of luck,” he said. “He’d never seen the track, so he’ll be much better for the run. Some dogs thrive on that, but he’s not one of them.” Thompson says Equalizer - rated the “next big thing” in the sport - is “very clever in a field”. “It took him a while to fathom it out, but he really took off once he learned to work through a field,“ he said. Equalizer has won 12 races from 26 starts - including five of his past eight. He was a G1 Silver Chief finalist and runner-up in the G2 Warragul Cup. He’s TAB’s $3.50 second elect for the final, behind fastest heat winner Amarillo Highway at $3.00. Thompson is also buoyant on the chances of Squiggle Keeping and said: “I can’t believe he’s a $14 chance.” “He had to draw box eight to have a chance; all he wants is the outside. I think he’s a super chance. “He’ll also be better for the experience; the grand final is this week not last week.”
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The Swans are in the hunt after a memorable win By Nick Creely Now that’s a cracking win from Casey-South Melbourne. A strong team performance built off belief after three tough losses on the trot. And in the context of the Victorian Premier Cricket season, it’s a vital one for the Swans. And for its opponents. Welcoming an Essendon side to Casey Fields which saw Ryder Medal winner James Seymour make his return after being part of the Melbourne Stars’ squad, it’s a fair assumption to say that the visitors were warm favourites. But the Swans dug deep throughout the contest, clawing themselves to a memorable victory. It took some clutch moments with the ball, and another class hand from an emerging star to claim the points. There was always a tinge of doubt about Saturday’s cricket off the back of torrential rain barraging the state through most of Friday, but the match started on time, and the Bombers sent the Swans in to face the music. Swans openers Ash Chandrasinghe and Tillakaratne Dilshan were fluent early, and looked comfortable against the star-studded Bomber pace brigade, before Tom O’Donnell snared Dilshan for 18 to open up his account. Michael Wallace and Chandrasinghe were also looking to build into a strong partnership, before the skipper was caught behind off young gun Cam McClure (1/27) for 16. But it took the Bomber spinners to really make the first significant statement of the contest. In a ripping little period of bowling, Liam Bowe (2/34) and Liam Molloy (1/48) began to take control, while James Seymour’s (2/38) offies proved hard to handle.
Casey-South Melbourne skipper Michael Wallace. In the blink of an eye, Dylan Hadfield edged one through to the keeper off Molloy, before some clever spin from Bowe forced Devin Pollock into an errant stroke second ball that was caught at cover, before a ripper went through the gates of Chris Benedek. Suddenly, at 5/102, the Bombers had the upper hand. But throughout that testing period, young Chandrasinghe stood tall as he has all year when wickets fell around him, combining patience and class to cross past his third halfcentury in the space of seven days as he enjoys a stunning breakout season. He’s a classical opening batsman who is starting to really develop his range of strokes. Chandrasinghe was holding the Swans together, but when the youngster reached 67, Seymour found the key wicket to remove the leftie and have the home side 6/133.
Picture: CHRIS THOMAS He’s had little opportunity in his first three first XI games, but exciting youngster Harrish Kannan (35) helped rebuild the innings with a gem of a knock, combining for a crucial 46run stand with Lachie Sperling (34), as the home side reached 211 from 49.3 overs. He, too, showcased a nice range of shots, particularly to the spin bowling. The pair ran hard between the wickets, found the boundaries when needed and helped steady a shaky ship. One of the next big statements of the match came in the form of an electric first little period from the Swans’ bowling attack, removing the three big wickets - James Seymour, Aaron Ayre, Michael Hill - a trio that have devastated bowling attacks throughout the competition within the first hour. Quick Cal Dodson (1/53) was the first to pick up a scalp as he feed off a brilliantly eco-
nomic and pressure-filled new ball spell from Jackson Fry, having Seymour caught for just one, before Tillakaratne Dilshan (2/25) had Hill chipping one to cover for five and seeing Aaron Ayre chip one back to him for 14. It was a high-class spell of off-spin bowling from Dilshan, with his international experience and expertise well and truly on show as the Bombers slumped to 3/24 and with the run-rate required climbing. Despite Connor Rutland (26) and James Ryan (56) combining for a 49-run stand, and Liam Molloy (57) batting superbly to try and keep his side in it, the Bombers were always up against it, entering the final 10 overs needing at least eight runs an over. But they were always within touching distance if a couple of overs went there way. With Swans spinner Lachie Sperling (1/7) going down with a hamstring injury 14 balls into his spell, the home side turned to young Kannan (2/55) to bowl at the death with Fry and Dodson, and the visitors charged hard, sensing an opportunity. Despite hitting some crisp boundaries, Kannan registered his maiden Premier Cricket wicket by having Ryan caught on the boundary for a half-century, before Tom O’Donnell too fell to the young spinner while trying to launch one into Clyde. It was a defining little spell from the youngster, and a daring one as he continued to throw the ball up, with the visitors eventually needing 17 off the final over, before Fry finished off his excellent early spell to jag a late wicket and end with the figures of 1/27 and four maidens as the Bombers fell 11 runs short. He’s improved rapidly this season as he enjoys some more responsibility for the Swans. Young left-arm spinner Ash Adihetty was also vital, giving up just 22 runs from his 10 overs to be another major factor in the win.
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The Bucks surge By Nick Creely TURF 1 What a season of Turf 1 cricket it’s shaping up to be. Buckley Ridges are now back inside the top-four, in a dominant win against St Mary’s at Park Oval. It was very nearly another washout for the DDCA powerhouse, with the club working tirelessly throughout the morning to eventually get the pitch ready for play after a wet spot emerged on the deck on Saturday morning after Melbourne’s Friday downfall. Sending the Saints in to bat, the Bucks turning to plenty of spin - restricted the visitors to 145 from 42 overs, with Prabath Hewage (35) ensuring his side would have something to bowl at. But it was a disciplined performance from the Bucks, with DDCA champ Michael Davies (3/10) continuing his strong form, while spinner Wes Nicholas (3/24) was in complete control in an excellent spell of slow bowling. The home side wasted little time in running down the target, and despite the early loss of Daniel ‘DJ’ Watson, a rapid 18-ball 41 from Benny Howell and a classy half-century to Ian Cockbain (63) - the two Gloucestershire recruits - saw a seamless seven-wicket win. Buckley’s win was particularly costly for Narre South, who has dropped out of the topfour due to the clash with Springvale South being abandoned due to the Strathaird Reserve pitch being vandalised. North Dandenong very nearly pulled off an upset against Hallam Kalora Park down at Frawley Road, but the Hawks did enough in its 10-run win. Needing a win to continue solidifying its position within the top-four, the Hawks were sent in by the Maroons. A strong 50-run opening stand from Leigh Booth (22) and Rob Parker (18) ensured the home side would build a platform for the middle order, and despite some excellent bowling from the returning Javed Khan (4/34) - playing his first Turf 1 game since 2018/19 the Hawks had enough class and experience through the middle to continue ticking the score along. Matthew Cox’s excellent season continued with a well-made 32, while skipper Jordan Hammond whacked 43 as the home side posted 7/189 from its 45 overs. Seamer Will Whyte (1/36) removed aggressive opener Syed Mehmood after the Maroons enjoyed a rapid start, and it sparked a top-or-
Benny Howell launches one for six on Saturday. 226905 der collapse with the visitors suddenly finding themselves 3/42 and with its most dangerous batters back in the pavilion. Nanayakkarawasam Kalumshehara (43) ensured the Maroons would stay in touch, linking with skipper Clay McCartney (33) for a 49run stand that saw the visitors draw closer. But the Hawks were served by a ripping spell from Leigh Booth (3/41), who removed the pair and swayed the game back in the home side’s favour. And Berwick bounced back from a rare loss last week to dominate Heinz Southern Districts at Reedy Reserve.
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The dominance came in the form of wicketkeeper bat Jordan Cleland - who spanked 95 from 124 balls - as the Bears racked up 7/211 from its 45 overs. A rapid start from quick James Wilcock (2/12) ensured the Bears would have the early advantage, with the visitors continuing on the momentum to roll the home side for 72. Jarrod Goodes (1/3 from seven overs) was remarkably consistent, fellow seamer Brendan Rose (3/17) put together his most impressive performance of the season, while leggie Kellepotha (3/10) once again took wickets at will as he moves to 23 for the season.
Exciting round of softball for Casey Close games and upsets made for a very exciting round 7 of softball at Casey. As always the Mixed U/16s started the day. Cobras Grey vs Doveton was the first close game with Cobras starting strong, but Doveton fought back with good team batting to take the game 11-7. Best for Doveton was Keira Hoad, and Cobras Edwina Little. Berwick Mohawks had a tough day in the field up against a strong Cobras Maroon team. Good strong batting from Cobras gave them a comfortable 15-2 win. Best for Cobras was Rachel Steendam, and Mohawks Jonah Yap. The first Social Women’s game was great tussle between Narre Warren Penguins and Doveton Renegades. Penguins scored consistently, with Renegades giving it their all late in the game with a 7 run innings to fall one run short, losing 8-7. Best for Penguins was Jessica George, and Renegades Alisa Tretiakov. The first upset of the day came in the game between Berwick Chickasaw and Cobras. Chickasaw went in to this game so far winless for the season. They combined well as a team to be comfortable winners over Cobras 20-4. Best for Chickasaw Ellen Kearns, and Cobras Margaret Steendam. The last of the Social games was Berwick Geronimo vs MVP Falcons. Both teams known for their strong batting didn’t disappoint. Geronimo jumped berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
out of the blocks with an eight-run first innings with MVP Falcons chipping away at the runs, and keeping Geronimo scoreless in the second innings. With a great triple to Geronimo’s Tracy Delphin late in the game, they held on to win 12-8. Best for Geronimo was Tracy Delphin, and MVP Falcons Ashley Paterson. The Open Women’s first game was Chiefs v Doveton Destroyers. Chiefs started well, and kept the pressure on Destroyers, who could only manage one run against Chiefs young pitcher Tahuna Rhind-Luke. Chiefs strong batting gave them an 8-1 win, with Tahuna Rhind-Luke best for Chiefs and Bec Howden for Destroyers. The ever-improving Berwick Cheyenne played Young Guns. A great game to watch with great pitching from Cheyennes Sala Feulafai, and an all-round good game from Young Guns Andrea Gartside, saw nothing get past her at short stop, plus she hit a beautiful triple to right field. Cheyennes youngster Jasmine Hawker hit a great double to centre field. Young Guns fought hard for a 7-3 win with Andrea Gartside best for Young Guns, and Ellen Kearns for Cheyenne. Finally the Open Men had Chiefs against trouser Snakes. A tough day in the diamond for Trouser Snakes going down 9-0. Best for Chiefs was Ethan Chavasse and Trouser Snakes Shane Harrison. The upset of the day went to Cranbourne who beat the previously unbeaten Southern Knights. In a great game
to watch that saw runs scored by both teams in every innings, Cranbourne held on to win 11-9. Best Cranbourne was Dale Fraser, and Southern Knights Nic Green. The club would love to welcome more players, particularly juniors to make Casey Softball Association a really strong competition. If you’re interested in playing please contact the club via the Facebook page “Casey Softball Association”, or email to caseysoftball.vic@gmail.com. Casey Softball Association has also announced that they will be hosting a round of the Peta Edebone Cup on Sunday 14 February from 10am (free entry). The Peta Edebone Cup is an elite level competition for Victoria’s star women softballers and is named after Softball Victoria Hall of Famer Peta Edebone. The tournament will involve three franchises who will compete across February 2021 - the frist started on Wednesday 3 February - and concludes with the Grand Final on 28 February. The annual competition showcases the very best female softballers in the State each week - in the fast-paced and exciting Fully Loaded format. Grand Final day on Sunday, 28 February, is set to feature two games - (ladder position 2nd v 3rd, with the winner playing 1st in the ultimate decider) - official start times to be advised.
Cranbourne avoid upset with big win CRANBOURNE BOWLS Playing bottom side Mentone at home was no easy win. In fact at the half way mark with three rinks down an upset was looming. But somehow Cranbourne lifted their game and eventually won by 15 shots. The second side played at Berwick and came home deflated with a 26 shot deficit. Meanwhile thanks to skip George Ljepojevic and his team winning by 26 shots the third team won by 15 shots against Berwick no 5 side. In mid-week bowls it was a mixed bag of wins and losses. The highlight being that man again, George Ljepojevic who this time won by an amazing 40 shots to give his team victory. Weekend Pennant Round 8 Results: Side 1 Division 2 Sec 9 Coach and skip Lyn Quigg led from the front again with a solid 13 shot win supported by his crew of Garry Hunt, Ian Barrenger and Noel Hardy. In fact Barrenger was playing so well that on many occasions when he thought that he played a bad bowl it still managed to find the kitty and claim shot. Next week Cranbourne plays away against Hampton. Cranbourne 92 (15 points) defeated Mentone 77 (3 points) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 10 Only skip Chris Griffiths and his crew of Hans Worstelling, Bill Bradbury and Jim Williams came home with the only win by 7 shots. Cranbourne 71 (2 points) lost to Berwick 97 (16 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 6 That makes eight straight wins in a row for skip George Ljepojevic and his crew of Helen Witherden, Rob Scott, and Bill Sherriff who won by a massive 26 shots to keep the winning streak going. George just keeps on winning. Cranbourne 82 (14 points) defeated Berwick 67 (4 points) Side 4 Division 6 Sec 6 Skip Yvonne Van Der Wees had a good day supported by team-mates, Brian Legg, Allen Skurrie and Dermot McConville who won by four shots but that was not enough to bridge the gap with Cranbourne losing by 15 shots on the day. Cranbourne 66 (4 points) lost to Upwey Tecoma 81 (14 points) Mid-week bowls results this week (round 7) were: Side 1 Division 2 Sec 6 Cranbourne seemed to struggle on the Keysborough green and lost by 11 shots on the day. Skip Brian Gay won by six shots and was well supported by his crew of Garry Hunt, Bob Scott, and Shane Morrison. Cranbourne 48 (2 points) lost to Keysborough 59 (14 points) Side 2 Division 2 Sec 9 Cranbourne were out bowled on the day by Moorabbin and went down on all three rinks. Cranbourne 43 (0 points) lost to Moorabbin 85 (16 points) Side 3 Division 4 Sec 6 A huge 40 shot win by George Ljepojevic and his crew of Paul McNamara Steve Bakker and Cheryl Wright. The smile from George all week tells the story. Full points for Cranbourne. Cranbourne 107 (16 points) defeated Fern Tree Gully 25 (0 point) Side 4 Division 4 Sec 8 Skip John Gardner and his crew of Aliw Aqullana, Olive Stanley and Ron Fenton won by 5 shots to give Cranbourne overall victory by 5 shots in a close win. Cranbourne 64 (14 points) defeated Sandringham 59 (2 points) Cranbourne was saddened to lose one of its esteemed members, David Brown who passed away during the week. David was well loved and respected by all members of the Cranbourne Bowls club. Condolences to his family. Thursday, 4 February, 2021
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