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Brakes on surgery stress Children having surgery at Northern Hospital are driving themselves into the operating theatre thanks to the Whittlesea Salvation Army.

The Salvos, in collaboration with the Northern Health Foundation, donated a Range Rover Kiddy car to the hospital, enabling young patients to swap a hospital trolley for a set of wheels on their way to theatre.

The idea of having kids drive themselves to surgery came from Northern Hospital anaesthetist Jenny Coulson.

“We wanted to avoid kids getting stressed when they come into theatre,” Dr Coulson said. “We thought the use of the car would make the kids happier.”

According to Northern Hospital, the use of children’s cars has been a success in many hospitals across Asia.

Northern Health Foundation director Yvonne Amos said it was a joy to collaborate with the Whittlesea Salvation Army and Dr Coulson to bring the toy car to the hospital.

“To have our youngest patients distracted by being able to drive themselves to theatre instantly takes the stress out of the experience,” she said.

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North a virus hot spot

By Laura Michell Parts of the northern and western suburbs have been labelled as hot spots for “low level” community transmission of COVID-19 by Victoria’s chief health oicer.

Professor Brett Sutton said recent cases suggested the area from Keilor Downs to Fawkner and Craigieburn was a current hot spot for community transmission, adding that most of Victoria’s recent virus cases were recorded in the northern and western suburbs.

“his indicates there is ongoing community transmission in these areas, although it appears to be at low levels,” he said.

Professor Sutton said people living in the area should stay home if they are unwell and get tested if they develop coronavirus symptoms.

Eight pop-up drive-through testing sites are currently operating across Melbourne, including at Keilor Community Hub, and Highpoint, Paciic Werribee and Paciic Epping shopping centres.

According to the Department of Health and

Human Services, there were three active cases of COVID-19 in Hume as of Monday. he municipality has recorded 72 cases since the pandemic began. Neighbouring Whittlesea has recorded no active cases since June 7.

In Brimbank, one case remains active. here have been a total of 73 cases in the municipality. here were no active cases in Melton, Maribyrnong or Hobsons Bay as of Monday, according to the state government. he warning follows the news that four school students from the northern and western

suburbs tested positive to the virus.

Keilor Downs Secondary College was closed for deep cleaning on May 29 ater a student returned a positive test.

A student from St Albans Secondary College also tested positive for the virus ater taking part in a class with the infected Keilor Downs student. A grade two pupil at Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans South also tested positive. Craigieburn’s Newbury Primary School was closed for cleaning on June 5 ater a prep pupil tested positive.

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Pandemic delays council works

By Laura Michell he COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to have had a $1 million impact on Whittlesea council’s inances to date. he council is also forecasting a $4.5 million delay to its new works program, with the pandemic causing signiicant delays in the delivery of materials to project sites.

While a report on the council’s inancial performance, which was presented to the June 2 council meeting, revealed that the council’s income was up $7.49 million as of March 31,

corporate services director Amy Montalti warned the report did not account for the impacts of COVID-19. “he inancial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are now starting to be felt,” the report stated.

“A preliminary estimate of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2019-20 inancial year stands at approximately $1 million of impost to date. “hese impacts are being captured and assessed whilst the focus of the organisation continues to be on service delivery at this

diicult time.”

Council administrator Lydia Wilson was also told that the pandemic had created construction delays which had impacted on the council’s ability to deliver its new works program.

A report to council revealed that $42.8 million had been spent on new works by the end of March, compared to the council’s forecast spending of $57.5 million. As a result, the council was $14.7 million behind in its planned budget, the report stated.

City, transport and presentation director

Helen Sui said the council was on track to deliver 85 per cent of its new works program but was anticipating a $4.5 million delay by the end of the inancial year because of supply issues. he report stated that delays in sourcing material from overseas and interstate, contractor restrictions and availability and social distancing requirements had afected a number of projects including the redevelopment of the Mill Park Leisure Centre, the street light bulk replacement program and the installation of cricket nets at Laurimar Reserve.

Whittlesea in line for more social housing

Tabatha (left) and Elizabeth (right) with mum Brooke. (Joe Mastroianni) 209345_03

Sisters lose locks for mum and nan Two Craigieburn sisters have shaved their heads to support their mum and grandmother in their ight against breast cancer.

Tabatha and Elizabeth Andrade parted ways with their long locks earlier this month, donating their hair to cancer support charities. he sisters set up a GoFundMe page to raise money ahead of the shave. hey have raised more than $12,000 so far. Money raised will help the girls support their mum, Brooke, and nan, Gayle during their cancer treatment,

including the purchase of adjustable beds.

Half of the funds will be donated to the Peter MacCallum Centre Centre to help support other cancer patients.

Tabatha said her mum was diagnosed with cancer a couple of months ago, while her nan’s cancer had returned. Both are undergoing chemotherapy.

She said shaving her hair was a way for her to show her support for them. “I know I could never be able to fully understand the pain,

trauma, stress and anxiety they are both going through, so the least I can do is this,” Tabatha said. “For the most, hair is something that many people take for granted, yet value so highly due to the desired social image. For both my mum and nan, I am showing them that hair does not make you beautiful. It’s simply just hair.”

To donate, visit: www.gofundme.com/f/ brooke-and-gayles-breast-cancer-charity-drive

Whittlesea residents experiencing homelessness or escaping family violence will be able to access more social housing close to home thanks to new funding from the state government. he government has committed to helping fund 175 new social housing dwellings in Whittlesea as part of its Social Housing Growth Fund. he fund, which was set up in 2018, will deliver more than 780 new properties across the state. he government plans to fund up to 2200 new social housing dwellings and leases for people in need of accommodation by 2023.

Eligible community housing organisations have access to low-interest loans in combination with the fund, helping them to deliver big social housing developments. homastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny said the government was planning to build new social housing in Mernda, Bundoora, Epping, Hampton Park, hornbury and Grovedale. “he Social Housing Growth Fund will provide funds for much-needed housing for those in need,” she said.

“A number of new homes will be built as part of the Riverlee estate on Cooper Street, which is great news.”

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Whittlesea residents will be able to add their food scraps to their garden waste bin from next month. he council’s ‘scraps to soil’ recycling service begins on July 1 and is available to all residents who have a garden waste bin. he council has started delivering kitchen caddies and compostable bin liners to eligible households.

Whittlesea council administrator Lydia Wilson said households that recycle food waste could make a huge impact on reducing the amount of waste that goes to landill.

A principal has been named for the new Merriield West Primary School which will open in Mickleham next year. Cassandra Hoggins, who was most recently the assistant principal at Lalor Gardens Primary School and was a foundation staff member at Craigieburn’s Mount Ridley P-12 College, was recently appointed to the role.

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“More than 40 per cent of waste in the City of Whittlesea is food,” she said. “Recycling food scraps has enormous environmental beneits because food rotting in landill produces greenhouse gasses. here is also a inancial beneit as landill levies that are passed on to council by the state government and then on to ratepayers will be reduced.”

To sign up for a garden waste bin, which costs $77, or ind out more about the program visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/foodwaste or call 9217 2170.

Motorists are being reminded to obey the reduced speed limits in roadworks zones on Donnybrook Road. Hume police have received numerous complaints about dangerous driving on Donnybrook Road and have vowed to increase police presence in the area.

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Community champs recognised

By Laura Michell A tennis club president, a music teacher and the founder of the Diamond Valley and Districts Vietnam Veterans sub-branch have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list.

Bundoora’s Sivaganga Sahathevan was recognised for her service to the Indian community of Victoria, and to music, receiving a medal of the Order of Australia. he music teacher is the co-ordinator of he Taste of India community choir which raises money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, and a supporter of Girls from Oz which helps improve education and employment outcomes for young women in remote communities.

“I always try to encourage people to help each other and help the community. his country gave me a chance to do something,” she said.

“Music is a passion for me … it is not a job.”

Mrs Sahathevan said she hoped she had taught the young people she works with to lend a hand to people in need and be understanding of other cultures and traditions.

West Lalor Tennis Club president Andrew MacNeill received an Order of Australia Medal for his service to tennis and to the accountancy profession.

Mr MacNeill has been president of the West Lalor Tennis Club since 2015. He joined the club about 20 years ago.

In 2018, he was named Tennis Victoria’s Most Outstanding Volunteer and received the organisation’s Victorian Community Champion Award. he West Lalor Tennis Club was named as the Most Outstanding Club. he Mill Park resident said it was “surreal” to be included on the honour’s list.

He said he joined the tennis club committee in 2013 in the hope of making a diference.

Sivaganga Sahathevan has received an OAM for her services to the Indian community and music. (Damjan Janevski) 209493_01 Right: Andrew MacNeill, with his children Connor and Emily, was honoured for his service to tennis. (Supplied)

“I could see the club struggling,” he said.

“I’ve also got young kids so I wanted to create somewhere they could play together. At the time, there were no junior teams at the club.

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Mill Park’s Lee Webb also received a medal

of the Order of Australia for his service to veterans and their families.

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New top cop breaks down barriers

By Laura Michell Helping families to feel safe and supported in the community and celebrating young people doing “incredible things” is top of the agenda for new Fawkner Divisional Commander, Superintendent Peter Lardner.

Superintendent Lardner took on the role of divisional commander about eight weeks ago, covering Hume, Moreland and Moonee Valley.

He joined Victoria Police 33 years ago and has been a Superintendent since 2008, working as part of two police taskforces, Professional

Standards Command and Victoria Police’s Civil Law Division, as well as Divisional Commander for Stonnington and Port Phillip.

Superintendent Lardner, who was awarded the Australian Policing Medal in 2019, has also worked as a detective in a number of crime command areas including the Child Exploitation Squad, Arson Squad and a homicide taskforce. He was also a sergeant at Broadmeadows station for two years.

Superintendent Lardner said he had always had a strong focus on supporting young people.

“In my early career, I was a senior detective at

the Child Exploitation Squad, so I have always been very passionate throughout my career in relation to youth, supporting youth and addressing really challenging issues for youth and families,” he said.

Superintendent Lardner said while it was important for police to maintain their commitment to tackling family violence, it was essential for them to work to support families more broadly. “Young people and those who are vulnerable, especially, should be able to walk our streets and play in our playgrounds not just being safe but feeling safe,” he said.

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Council staff lend a hand

The Mayield Farmhouse following the November 2019 ire. (Shawn Smits). 200654_01

Work to save historic homestead Mernda’s historic Mayield Farmhouse will be partially demolished to improve the safety of the building which was damaged by ire.

A ire broke out at the Plenty Road homestead shortly ater midnight on November 12, causing signiicant damage to the building. he homestead was built in the 1850s by Moses homas – one of Mernda’s founding fathers. he property is part of a large heritage lot that includes a dairy and surrounding farm complex. Much of the site is slated to become part of the Mernda Town Centre, which is being developed by Land Capital.

An application for a planning permit for the propping of walls and partial demolition of the farmhouse was presented to the June 2 Whittlesea council meeting in response to a ‘make safe’ order which was issued by the council’s municipal building surveyor following the ire.

A report to the council stated the building would be made safe in two stages. Stage one would include the propping of the walls and removal of the roof to ensure it is stable to allow closer analysis of the damage caused by the ire. Stage two would involve the partial

demolition of the farmhouse where it is deemed structurally unsafe.

“A structural engineer’s report concludes that the farmhouse is able to be restored and that there are some elements that may need to be demolished to ensure its stability,” the report stated.

Council administrator Lydia Wilson approved the planning permit, saying the works were needed to ensure there was “no further disrepair” to the Mayield Farmhouse.

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Whittlesea council staf are lending a hand to the municipality’s community service providers, helping bolster their support to vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council staf have delivered more than 200 hours of assistance to service providers, making welfare calls and helping to deliver relief packages.

Whittlesea community services director Belgin Besim said the council was also supporting the Whittlesea Emergency Relief Network by providing inancial support.

“Staf who have had their hours cut back due to COVID-19 restrictions have been deployed to Encompass Care Vic, Big Group Hug, From Us 2 You, Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre and Whittlesea Community Connections,” she said.

“So far, they have completed more than 800 welfare calls, sent more than 100 welfare emails and helped deliver almost 300 food hampers to families in need. he support is ongoing.”

Whittlesea community development oicer Katelyn Stanyer was deployed to help Big Group Hug, and said it was a humbling experience. “he work that we have done with them over the past month is work that would have taken them over a year to complete without our dedicated support,” she said.

“I’m really proud of what we have been able to achieve and the impacts that it will have for the families that access the support ofered by Big Group Hug will be felt for some time to come.”

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Land required for intersection

By Laura Michell Whittlesea council will ask Planning Minister Richard Wynne to pave the way for the public acquisition of land in Wollert to enable the upgrade of a key intersection. he council wants Mr Wynne to allow it to prepare and exhibit an amendment to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme which would enable it to apply a Public Acquisition Overlay to three parcels of land on Epping Road and four parcels of land on Boundary Road.

Council’s partnerships, planning and

engagement director Julian Edwards said the afected land is predominantly on the western side of the intersection and is about two hectares in size. he council says the land must be acquired to allow the intersection of Epping, Boundary and Bridge Inn roads to be upgraded to cater for “signiicant new growth” in the area.

It said the upgrade cannot be accommodated within the existing road reserve and so additional land is required.

A report to council stated the intersection upgrade is one of a number of transport

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- council report priorities identiied in Wollert Precinct Structure Plan to support the growth of the area. However, the report noted that development had commenced in the area prior to key infrastructure being delivered. “he intersection at Boundary Road and Epping Road is already at capacity and will

worsen as development occurs. As a result, the subject intersection will no longer be satisfactory to service community need,” the report stated.

Mr Edwards said the intersection was an important part of the transport network for Whittlesea’s northern growth corridor.

“It provided a connection both north-south and east-west through the growth area of Wollert,” he said. “As this precinct predominantly to the west of the intersection continues to grow, demand for traic movement … is going to be of greater importance.”

Floridia’s golden touch A homastown company has once again proved its cheese-making credentials, winning 16 awards at the recent Dairy Industry Association Awards. he annual awards recognise the inest diary and cheese products from across Australia. he awards are judged by industry experts, with products recognised for their technical merit.

Floridia Cheese won the gold award in 11 categories including sot cheese, which it won for its burrata, and the cheesemaker category which was won by its ricotta. he company also won gold in the bufalo product category for its bufalo ricotta.

Floridia also won ive silver medals including in the sot cheese and bufalo product categories.

Floridia production manager Fabio Portella said the awards validated the company’s hard work in developing its products. “[he awards] are testament to the dedication

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to quality and following traditional cheese making processes and recipes,” he said.

“Floridia Cheese and the team are all proud to have achieved such success during the DIAA awards this year, especially being the 65th anniversary of the family-owned business which commenced in 1955 from humble beginnings.”

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Job creation a key for Hume

By Laura Michell More than 160 jobs have been created at Hume council as part of the state government’s Working for Victoria initiative. he council is one of 15 new councils to sign up to the $500 million program which aims to match job seekers who lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic with companies in need of staf.

Hume council has created 164 jobs in areas including supervisory and management roles, community support, cleaning, civic asset

renewal, open space and environmental works and communications.

Twenty-eight councils, including Whittlesea, signed up to the initiative last month, creating more than 2300 jobs.

According to the state government, more than 250 businesses have signed to the Working for Victoria initiative and more than 6700 people have started in new roles since the program was launched in April.

Hume mayor Carly Moore said people employed under the initiative would be given jobs for six months.

“Many locals have been impacted by COVID-19 and now ind themselves in inancial hardship,” Cr Moore said.

“As we navigate our way through COVID-19, it has never been more important to support our community to secure employment. By providing a quick return to work for locals here at council, we can help them get back on their feet.

“We are pleased that we were successful in applying for the fund and are looking forward to welcoming our 164 new employees who will provide critical services across Hume City.”

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Life lessons replace classroom

Streets and high-touch surfaces across Whittlesea and Hume will receive extra cleaning and disinfecting as part of a state government cleaning blitz. he government has created 1500 short-term positions for cleaners who will work across 26 suburban and 10 regional communities. he cleaners will target public infrastructure, retail centres and shopping strips, wiping down door handles, street benches, traic light buttons, handrails, bins and bicycle stands to help build community conidence as the staged liting of restrictions begins. he cleaning blitz is part of the government’s $500 million Working for Victoria initiative which has helped Whittlesea council create about 260 jobs for people who have lost their jobs or been stood down as a result of COVID-19.

Whittlesea council said the cleaning blitz not only reassured the community that local streets are being carefully cleaned, but also provided jobs for those who needed them.

Hume mayor Carly Moore said the cleaners would be working across Hume seven days a week for the next month.

“We welcomed the announcement from the Victorian government which is providing immediate jobs for residents whose employment has been impacted

by COVID-19,” she said. “he cleaning blitz has a focus on keeping the community safe and is complementing our own cleaning regime in high traic areas.”

Jobs, Innovation and Trade Minister Martin Pakula said the blitz provided immediate work and wages so people can pay their bills.”

Community services students from Kangan Institute’s Broadmeadows campus are embracing new ways to complete their studies while making a diference in the community. he students, who are studying certiicate IV in community services, have connected with a vulnerable person in their local area or a social group providing community support in recent weeks to lend a hand during the COVID-19 pandemic. he students have connected with the elderly, widowers, single mothers, distressed teenagers, isolated people with mental health issues and the homeless, providing them with food and social interactions.

Student Lochlan Wilson focused on supporting a friend during isolation.

“I organised a night with him and other close friends to have dinner and a movie while on video chat, to feel some sort of normalcy again in doing an activity we all thoroughly enjoy,” he said.

“As this isolation period has everyone feeling a bit secluded and uneasy, this opportunity allowed us to forget about what was happening, just for a few hours, giving us a great mental reset.”

Teacher Loz Visser said more than 20 students participated in the project. “he students have found this work truly rewarding and feel a sense of happiness and fulilment to have given, with a felt purpose, to their local community,” he said. “To see their neighbours and community be cared for during this challenging time is what the community sector is all about. his experience is essential for community services students.”

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Lochlan Wilson chose to support a friend during isolation. (Supplied)

Donation helps students Home schooling has become a bit easier for a group of Hume students and their families ater Melbourne Airport donated 37 laptops to Broadmeadows’ Banksia Gardens Community Services. he laptops, which were previously Melbourne Airport staf laptops, were factory reset, loaded with a Microsot license and provided with an active internet connection, before being handed over to Banksia Gardens. hey were then distributed to students in Banksia Garden’s Aiming High program, which supports VCE students in need of tutoring, and its study group.

Melbourne Airport said the donation aimed to reduce the educational barriers the students were facing, such as having one laptop per household or no internet connection at home.

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Yuroke MP Ros Spence said Hume council’s participation in the program would help more people get back to work. “his support will deliver crucial jobs in Melbourne’s outer north, helping people who have lost their job due to no fault of their own and providing an opportunity for local residents to support our community,” she said.

“We’re backing and supporting people when they need it most and ighting for every local job.”

For more information about the Working for Victoria Initiative or to register for employment, visit: vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria

Banksia Gardens education, sustainability and youth development co-ordinator Edgar Caballero said the donation would make a signiicant diference to the students.

He said the service has been in regular contact with families since COVID-19 began and found that a number of students were having trouble accessing their online learning materials. “Melbourne Airport’s donation is important in order to support their educational needs and allow online learning to continue,” Mr Caballero said.

Laura Michell Edgar Caballero from Banksia Gardens and Caroline Doherty from Melbourne Airport.

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New connections are here to stay As Loyola College students head back to school, staf are relecting on the new initiatives generated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Director of College and Community Engagement Michael O’Keefe says during remote learning, communicating with the community became vital as students were not on campus each day.

“We had to think diferently about how we could get messages home to our parents and other stakeholders,” Mr O’Keefe says.

“Our extremely popular college tours could

not take place, so we created a virtual tour for our prospective families to watch before they logged into a live Q&A with our principal.

“We also hand-delivered a show bag to these families to keep them connected with the college.”

In response to students at home missing social connections with their peers, a range of YouTube videos were created by college staf that highlighted the work that was going on at home, along with activity that was happening at the college.

he videos also included performances from Loyola’s performing arts students to keep people entertained while they could not go out.

A college podcast was launched for the community to keep people up-to-date with the latest news and each member of the executive team made phone calls to teaching staf while at home to check in on their wellbeing.

Two virtual assemblies were produced and sent to students and Loyola’s student leadership team sent a message of hope via Instagram to all of their peers.

Parent committee meetings continued to run via Microsot Teams so members of the community could continue to make an impact on the culture of the college.

Mr O’Keefe says these initiatives were a great way to connect with the Loyola community and many would be continued by the college moving forward.

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Strength of school community shines through As Marymede Catholic College welcomes its happy students back to classrooms, Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching P-12 Ms Jess Hall says the buildings have become alive once more.

“It has been a real joy to see our students return to the college,” Ms Hall says. “A number of students have commented on how much they have missed being at school.

“Students have transitioned back into the classroom well, with a number of wellbeing and transition activities prepared by staf in the lead-up to ensure a seamless return.”

A co-educational prep to year 12 Archdiocesan school, Marymede aspires to give students a passion for life, a love of learning and a determination to be of service to others. he combination of a strong curriculum, diverse extra-curricular program and modern facilities provides students with the opportunity to excel as they go on their learning journey.

Ms Hall commends students, teachers and parents on their response to the recent COVID-19 crisis and altered learning structure, saying the strength of the Marymede community really shone through.

“Our parents, students and teachers were adaptable and committed to learning continuity for all,” Ms Hall says.

“Our students showed great resilience and the situation required them to build independence and self-regulation in their learning.

“We thank and acknowledge our parents for their support of, and trust in, our home learning program. It was great to have feedback from parents that students were well supported, communication was clear and that they valued our learning management platforms of Seesaw and SIMON. “Our resourcing and commitment by teachers enabled us to continue to support our

Marymede Catholic College students have transitioned back into the classroom well. (Supplied)

most vulnerable students and the professional learning undertaken by teachers in such a short period of time was extraordinary.

“As challenging as this term has been, we

do take away many positives and the strong collaboration and new technology expertise will continue to enhance our teaching and learning programs.”

Marymede Catholic College, 60 Williamsons Road, South Morang.

Inquiries: 9407 9000 or visit www.marymede.vic.edu.au

WELCOME BACK. Thank you to parents for helping us support students’ education and wellbeing whilst home schooling.

We’re excited to have our students back on campus and continue to provide a learning environment that promotes diversity, choice and excellence.

As always, student safety is paramount and we’ve implemented new hygiene measures to ensure a healthy school community.

Year 7 enrolments for 2022 closing August 21.

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Long-established history of delivering results Lalor Secondary College is a co-education school for students in years 7-12. he school has provided the communities of Lalor, homastown and Epping with educational opportunities that prepare students for their chosen pathway – be it tertiary study, trade or workforce.

Principal Corey Jewell says the college’s mission is to provide opportunities in a caring and supportive learning environment so that students improve their capacity to become socially responsible, caring and conident contributors.

“Our core values of pride, achievement, caring, co-operation and honesty are embedded in our wellbeing and teaching practices, as well as our Student Code of Behaviour,” Mr Jewell says.

“High expectations and well developed policy and practices ensure a calm teaching environment that allows the focus of the classroom to be centred around the teaching and learning. “he high expectations are driven by a student culture where students motivate and inspire each other to achieve excellence in the academic ield, applied learning ield or through the extra-curricular program.” he extra-curricular program is supported by both student and staf-led clubs, including science and maths; art; Anime; walking; mindfulness; breakfast; and horticulture clubs; sports program, house program, music program, year 12 mentor and chess club. his also includes a unique partnership with the ABCN (Australian Business and Community Network) that provides numerous leadership opportunities for students.

An established and dedicated Wellbeing Team delivers a co-ordinated approach to student wellbeing programs that have been embedded into the school curriculum.

Lalor Secondary College students are encouraged to motivate and inspire each other to achieve excellence. (Supplied)

Distinctive educational programs are ofered, such as the years 7 to 10 diferentiated maths program, years 7 to 11 literacy support program, High Potential Learning Program, years 7 to 12 language program and an extensive elective program in years 9 and 10.

“Our school community acknowledges the ability and the right of all students to learn and to experience success in the classroom,” Mr Jewell says.

“We deliver a rigorous and comprehensive

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“he school has a strong pathways program that ensures a high retention from year 7 to year 12 and assures all students in years 9 to 12 receive counselling in choices of study and focuses on providing an individual pathway for every child.”

Lalor Secondary College, 118 David Street, Lalor.

Inquiries: 9463 7300 or www.lalorsc.vic.edu.au

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY, as we welcome everyone back into our college We would like to thank all members of our community, in particular our parents, students and staff for their efforts over the last two months, and for providing the support to our school that enabled the continuity of learning to continue through a remote learning model.

As students return to a system of learning they are more familiar with, we commit to ensuring the safety of our students is our primary focus,while delivering an engaging and memorable school year for all students within the college.

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Managing Director Justin Gomez, a qualiied A-Grade Electrician, identiied a gap in the Melbourne electrical market and wanted to deliver quality electrical solutions as well as create a hub for Victorian-based clients.

In 2007, shortly after founding ANE Electrics, Justin engaged Jesse Lovel who became Operations Manager and Business Partner.

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“We deliver electrical design solutions and service excellence that is unique,” Justin says.

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Operations Manager Jesse Lovel and Managing Director Justin Gomez. (Damjan Janevski) “This allows us to not only add lare and design elegance but also complete the project in the most practical and eficient manner.”

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engine and exhaust note were in line with the luxury sedan character.

A word about the launch mode. Let foot on the brake and gearshit in drive; latten the accelerator pedal and release the brake, and whoosh. here’s a irm shove on the back as the car takes of and I would not argue with the claimed zero-to-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds.

With oicial combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 10.2 litres per 100 kilometres, the test car came up with 13.5 around town and 6.2 on motorway runs.

All Stingers have an eight-speed automatic.

Sadly, it oten switches to a higher gear too soon. he lane keeping assist is benign, ofering a gentle nudge of the steering wheel when the car wanders of the straight and narrow, unlike some systems that rudely intrude on the steering wheel at the slightest movement.

Auto-levelling and dipping headlights switched between searchlight main beam and candle-power illumination seemingly at random.

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