CLC Christmas Market and Carols

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Welcome With the spirit of Christmas upon us, we are extremely proud to bring our idea of hosting a community Christmas to life.

This event has been designed to bring our local community back together, celebrate the festive season and enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping from the wonderful market stalls that have joined us.

We are thrilled to have our talented students and fabulous alumnae performing your favourite Christmas carols.

Hoping to do a spot of Christmas Shopping? Enjoy our Market Stall showcase. To support small businesses after the tough 18 months of the global pandemic, no stall holders have been charged a fee to participate in our event tonight.

All funds raised through our gold coin entry and BBQ stall will be going towards CLC's very own fundraising program called Project Kenya. We hope you enjoy reading about this student led initiative on page 28.

"People coming together as a community can make things happen"

food stalls

CLC's CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CAROLS

CLC RUN STALL

CLC RUN STALL

CLC RUN STALL

SAUSAGE SIZZLE

DRINKS & CHOCOLATES

GINGERBREAD DECORATING

Raising funds for CLC's Project Kenya.

Stall run by CLC's Parents' Association

Raising funds for CLC's Project Kenya.

ALI'S GOZLEMES

GELATE CO

LA LOUCHE

RAINBOW FAIRY FLOSS

ROLLIES DOUGHNUTS

TWISTED TEMPTATIONS

CLC's CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CAROLS

market stalls CLC ALUMNA STALL

A SENSE OF JOY

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Handmade jewellery Stall is run by CLC Alumna Emma Hewitt (Class of 1998) and future Year 7 student (starting 2023).

ALLIES ZED Handmade glitter resin giftware

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market stalls CLC ALUMNA STALL

ALLY BEADING

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Handmade beaded jewellery Stall is run by CLC Alumna Melissa Labura (Class of 1992) and future Year 7 student (starting 2023).

ARLEY WITH LOVE

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Hand poured natural soy candles, soy melts, car diffusers, reed diffusers, room sprays, melt burners.

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B & T PETS

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Dehydrated treats for dogs and healthy biscuits.

Doggie Grazing Boxes and Personalised Gifts.

CLC STAFF STALL

BEEWRAPT Bees wax wraps, scrunches, dog bandanas and earrings.

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BEL ODORE

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Candles, crystals and succulents

CLC ALUMNA STALL

BIG GROUP HUG

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Range of giftware with proceeds going towards this volunteer led charity, Big Group Hug. Stall is run by CLC Alumna Jayne Clarke (Class of 1994) and partnered with current CLC Year 11 students that are part of the Big Group Hug Volunteer Youth Team.

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CINI CINI

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Hand woven bags from recycled plastic.

CLC ALUMNA STALL

CLAIR SCENT DECOR

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Hand poured soy candles and diffusers Stall is run by CLC Alumna Claire Brunnen (Class of 1996) and is a current CLC parent.

CLC's CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CAROLS

market stalls CLC ALUMNA STALL

CLAY BY A

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Polymer clay earrings and keyrings.

Stall is run by CLC Alumna Larissa Telley (Class of 1993).

COOKIES IN COLOUR

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Gingerbread Cake Gingerbread Men, Christmas Gingerbread Santa, Shortbread Christmas Trees, packets of Shortbread in multiple flavours, Melting Moments, caramel slice, brownies, fruit mince pies, gingernut biscuits, peanut butter cookies, kids cookies

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DARE TO KISS BEAUTY

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High quality Skincare and long lasting makeup.

D-MUS DESIGNS

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Flower arrangements, Christmas wreaths, Christmas table centre pieces and Christmas decor using pinecones.

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DOGGY DEVOTED

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Australian made dog treats. Doggie essentials and gifts.

CLC FAMILY STALL

DVERSION JEWELLERY Handcrafted jewellery made right here in Eltham.

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GEM'S ARTISTIC CREATIONS

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Original artworks, hand crafted hair clips and wooden signs created from recycled timber.

CLC FAMILY STALL

GIANT STEPS MELBOURNE

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Selling scrunchies, dog bandanas, badges, magnets, Christmas ornaments and jewellery as a fundraiser for children and young adults with Autism.

Stall is run by current CLC family.

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market stalls CLC FAMILY STALL

GRAY ARCH DESIGNS

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Handcrafted polymer clay and resin jewellery. Eco Resin Homewares.

Stall is run by aunt of a current CLC student.

CLC ALUMNA STALL

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HANDI SANNI HOLDER Handmade fashionable and functional hand sanitiser holders.

Stall is run by CLC Alumna Eliza Woodhead (Class of 2006).

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HELLO CARDS AND PAPER ART

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Handmade greeting cards, postcards and gift tags.

HILDAN FLOWERS Preserved flower arrangements.

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JC TOYS, PLANTS, CLOTHES & GIFTS HOT

Brand New Toys Lego, Meccano, Barbie, LOL, Hatchimals.

Decorative potted indoor plants and gifts

JEWELLERY BY LYUNDA Handmade glass cabochon jewellery and accessories for women and kids.

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KATI ALLO

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Sterling Silver rings and earrings and Fair Trade Clothing and Accessories.

CLC ALUMNA STALL

KEEP CANDID

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Poetry book, a collection of 52 pieces that will inspire readers through my musings on love, loss and relationships.

Stall is run by CLC Alumna Elana Monteleone (Class of 2009).

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KIRRA EARTH

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Eco friendly sustainable products made locally. Beeswax reusable wraps, bamboo toothbrushes and soap dishes.

LITTLE ELEGANT CANDLES Luxury candles, wax melts, scrunchies and bracelet.

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MARTZI EYEWEAR

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Wooden polarised sunglasses for adults and flexible polarised sunglasses for kids.

MADE BY MELINDA

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Handmade polymer clay earrings, macrame keyrings and dreamcatchers

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market stalls CLC FAMILY STALL

MY PANTRY DOOR

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Baked goods.

Stall is run by parent of future Year 7 student (starting 2022).

CLC FAMILY STALL

PAWTRAITS BY NEVE Custom portraits of dogs (and cats upon request).

Stall is run by future Year 7 student (starting 2023).

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RL ENTERPRISES

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Baked goods specialising in kids Christmas cookies and cookie gift packs.

SCENTSY

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Wax and wax warmers, kids toys, car bars, mini fan diffusers and lots more.

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ST. JULIEN TEA

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St. Julien Tea is small tea business based in Diamond Creek. We specialise in organic, loose-leaf tea and artisan teaware.

THE PINAPPLE

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Origin-designed and pop-themed enamel pins and brooches

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WILD ART

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Resin art cheeseboard and coaster sets.

WINTER AVENUE PRESS

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Melbourne-based studio creating gorgeous illustrations that will be treasured for a lifetime. Viking bunnies, floating whales, party rhinos and flowering snails are just some of the wonderful critters that inhabit Winter Avenue.

CLC's CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CAROLS

market stalls CLC FAMILY STALL

WINTU

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Handmade leather, vinyl and fabric beanbags, coin purses and clutches. Skirts, tops and accessories. Small selection of skin products.

All products made by me with a sustainable ethos in mind.

Stall is run by current CLC parent.

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ZARA JADE JEWELLERY Polymer clay earrings/necklace and essential bracelets.

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EVERY BODY JOJOBA

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Essential oils and skincare

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What's on stage MC'S FOR THIS EVENING CLC's 2022 COLLEGE CO-CAPTAINS MADDIE AND JESS

Helen Tombolato - CLC Alumna (Class of 1982)

Christmas Cheer

Miss N Mars - CLC Year 11 Band

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Underneath The Tree GRACE NOTES - CLC Vocal Group

Grown Up Christmas List ALEX - CLC Student

Blue Christmas GRACE NOTES - CLC Vocal Group

Winter Wonderland Santa Tell Me AMELIE - CLC Student

Love Actually Theme Song RUBY - CLC Student

Sleigh Ride

Lily McCarthy - CLC Alumna (Class of 2018)

Silent Night

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What's on stage MC'S FOR THIS EVENING CLC's 2022 COLLEGE CO-CAPTAINS MADDIE AND JESS

Lily McCarthy - CLC Alumna (Class of 2018) AND Sarah Loncarevic - CLC Alumna (Class of 2015)

Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas Sarah Loncarevic - CLC Alumna (Class of 2015)

O'Holy Night

CLC JUNIOR SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE

Pop Mashup

LUNA THE MOON FEATURING Julia Marulli - CLC Alumna (Class of 2015), Jess Maio - CLC Alumna (Class of 2015) AND Izzy Votsis - CLC Alumna (Class of 2015)

Feliz Navidad Last Christmas I will Survive Her CHARLOTTE - CLC Student

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town AMELIE - CLC Student

When Christmas Comes To Town

CLC's CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CAROLS

What's on stage MC'S FOR THIS EVENING CLC's 2022 COLLEGE CO-CAPTAINS MADDIE AND JESS

CLC's Senior Saxophone Ensemble

Pop Mashup

COPICAT - CLC's Year 9 Band

All I Want For Christmas Is You GRACE NOTES - CLC's Vocal Group

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Jingle Bells Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

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Roving Christmas Fun CLC's Drama Students

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CLC's Special Guest

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g n i c u d o r t n I Project Kenya The CLC community enjoys a very special connection with a school in Embul bul Kenya, just outside Nairobi and has been involved in sponsoring dozens of students, funding capital works and supporting educational and vocational programs. A number of staff and students have also had the opportunity to visit and work at the school in Kenya which educates and feeds students across nursery, primary and secondary classes, most of whom are from poor and displaced families and many are orphans.

In 2000, Fr. Kevin McGarry began a program to feed some street children, and as they sat under a tree, he began to teach them. Later that year some very rudimentary buildings were acquired and Br Beasaung Catholic Education Centre began. On the first day, 128 children registered for this school and these children were the poorest of the poor. Many of them were between the ages of 8 and 13 years, mostly girls, who had never been to school for even a day in their lives.

Through the support of Edmund Rice Foundation, the families of Embul bul now have a modern fully equipped school called the Edmund Rice Catholic Education Centre which welcomes students of all tribes, religions and cultures and has 770 students across primary and secondary levels.

CLC began by sponsoring students as sponsorship allows students to complete a full year of education and they are provided with a hot meal each day, which is for many, the only meal of their day.

In 2012 and 2013, staff and students visited Embul bul and after the incredible experience of working alongside the Kenyans, Project Kenya at CLC was formed.

Since then, CLC has been involved in and supported the installation of water bores and tanks, equipping workshops for families to learn skills and gain employment, sponsoring dozens of students and the very important Girls Protection and Empowerment Program.

This program was initiated by CLC students when they were visiting and working with the school in Kenya and they heard about the plight of some young girls.

Without the opportunity of an education, and for some no family to protect them, they were very vulnerable to all the risks and potential exploitation that come from lack of family and poverty.

Funds were raised annually to rent rooms in the village and organise some care for these very vulnerable young women.

In 2018, the CLC community committed to raising funds to build a permanent safe house within the safety of the school grounds for the Girls Protection Program.

We raised nearly $28,000 from a walkathon, and during 2018 and 2019 lots of events were held to enable the building of CLC House.

Unfortunately, the impact of Covid during 2020 delayed the completion of CLC HOUSE . The impact of COVID-19 on the education sector in Kenya has been quite severe with schools closing on March 16 2020 and not re-opening until January 5 2021.

However, CLC House finally opened its doors on Sunday January 10 2021 to welcome the eight girls who will be the first group to benefit from the facility.

The first CLC House group comprises three girls from Form 4 and 5 from Form 3 (Year 11). Once the Form 4 exams are finished, it is anticipated another four girls will join the group.

The girls were at serious risk of not being able to complete their education if CLC House was not available.

The CLC community continues to raise awareness and funds to support the ongoing Girls Protection Program at CLC HOUSE and the education of students in Embul bul.

Funds raised tonight will go directly towards developing CLC House further.