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Frankston forum coming up FRANKSTON Police will host a community forum next month to discuss recent crime trends with residents. The forum will cover topics including high risk driving, youth crime, family violence, mental health, and emergency health. The community forum will be held at McClelland Gallery in Langwarrin at 9am on 18 August. Superintendent Fiona Bock said that Frankston Police members are “looking forward to the opportunity to engage with our local community, offer some clarity on any topical issues, and hear
more about the issues closest to their hearts.” “We are here to keep our community safe. As well as responding to those in need, a large part of keeping crime rates low is listening to and acting on any concerns that may be bubbling away beneath the surface,” she said. “The issues raised during this forum will be recorded and assigned to local police officers, who will then be responsible for following these up and devising initiatives to address the concern and enhance community safety.” Victoria Police recently reworked its neighbourhood policing framework.
AWARD winners Peter Langham and Jessica Cridland. Picture: Supplied
Top teachers win funding for development TWO Monterey Secondary College educators have won big awards for their hard work. Monterey Secondary College principal Peter Langham and teacher Jessica Cridland were winners at the recent 2022 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards. Langham was appointed acting principal in 2019 amid a time of unrest at the school. He was the third principal appointed for the year. Since then the school has recorded its best VCE results in a decade and improved the completion of senior certificates from 65 per cent to 100 per cent. He was named one of twelve winners of the teaching fellowship award. Cridland was handed the early career teachers award for her work creating a new sporting program and for her efforts creating pathways for people affected by trauma. Teaching fellowship award winners receive $45,000 from Commonwealth Bank and Schools Plus. The money goes towards funding a school
program, professional development, and an international study tour. Early career teacher award winners receive $10,000 for professional development and mentoring. Langham said the award was a “real acknowledgment of the collective work of our school leadership team during COVID and over the past few years.” “It’s a really significant milestone that captures the transformational change within our school and is something I’m incredibly proud of,” he said. Cridland thanked her fellow staff for their help and support. “I never thought I’d have the opportunities that I’ve had at this school and to be identified as someone who has been recognised as a young leader. I’m so grateful for the staff that I work with and very humbled to be recognised in this way,” she said. The 22 award winners were chosen from a nominees list of more than 2000 people.
Community house art attack CRIB Point Community House is holding its 4th August Art Attack, to be held on the last weekend in August, Friday 26th – Sunday 28. August Art Attack provides an opportunity for artists to display and sell their artworks. Exhibitors are local amateur and professional artists of all ages. The Art Show includes sections for Primary & Secondary school students, with several of the local schools participating. Prizes on offer are First Prize, Honourable Mention and People’s Choice Awards for Primary, Secondary and Adult sections. For the second year August Art Attack offers an additional special prize a $200 “My Crib Point Prize” to highlight the features of the wonderful Crib Point area. The artwork must depict some aspect of Crib Point or the Crib Point community
Bookings are essential for opening night to be held on Friday, August 26th from 7.00pm with tickets costing $15. Guests will be able to enjoy wine, refreshments while listening to returning local entertainers “Twisted Sisters and the Token Bloke”. Art Show will be open on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm. Admittance is $5 with children under 18 having free entry. There will also be a food and coffee van on site. This event is an opportunity for the local community and visitors to gather, get to know each other better and develop mutually supportive relationships. It also raises money to support the activities of the Crib Point Community House, which are offered to the local and surrounding community members at a very low cost. For more information such as ticket availability, exhibiting or Prizes on offer, find it online at www.AugustArtAttack, by emailing AugustArtAttack@outlook.com, on Facebook or by contacting Marilyn on 0417 322 688.
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Crib Point Community House Presents
Opening Night Friday 26 August 2022 Time: 7pm to 9pm
Entries Close 15 August
$15 – Admittance with Wine and Light Refreshments • Bookings Essential •
Exhibition Dates 27 & 28 August 2022 Time: 10am to 4pm $5 – Admittance • Children Under 18 Free
More information Web: AugustArtAttack.Com • FB: August Art Attack Email: AugustArtAttack@outlook.com Frankston Times
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