Program designed to give students skills to succeed to secondary who will focus on primary levels, from expanding vocabulary and reading capacity, to writing and other literary skills, Belkin is particularly interested in helping VCE students or those who have finished VCE this year and are hoping to start university next year. “In particular I have an academic writing method which will ensure that the student is capable of writing exams and assignments at the highest standard and achieve the best marks,” he said. Belkin says he found that university students have similar issues of appearing too smart “but embarrassed not to know”. “The consequences of this at uni especially are compromised learning, and persistence of student problems,” he said. “Kids need to know how to work independently, study techniques and academic writing.” Crewther said the program was now reaching out to retirees or people who might be able to offer time in 2024. Anyone interested in assisting or participating can email Crewther at Chris.Crewther@parliament.vic.gov.au or call 5975 4799, or tutor Mark Belkin at mark.belkin04@iinet.net.au
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A VOLUNTEER tutoring program led by retired teachers and other professionals is aiming to give young people from primary school through to university the confidence and skills to achieve educational success and fulfil their dreams. The program is the brainchild of retired Mornington education professional Dr Mark Belkin, who recognised that many students were struggling with the curriculum or the requirements of study and needed a hand up. Belkin is spearheading a one-on-one tutoring program and knowledge network for local school students, utilising the network of retired teachers, academics, professionals, field experts and others on the Mornington Peninsula who can pass on their knowledge to mentor and tutor young people. Belkin is looking at collaborating with Dromana Lions Club which has set up a similar trial program for primary schools targeted at grades 4-6. Mornington MP Chris Crewther has contacted 18 schools in his electorate about Belkin’s proposed program, which he aims to start from first term next year. While there tutors for students from primary
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Op shop appeals for volunteers RSPCA Victoria is looking for nearly 140 volunteers to join its network of op shops this summer. The organisation’s op shop volunteers are key to paying for the care required for arriving at RSPCA Victoria, many of which require veterinary treatment. “Volunteers are crucial to our work in animal welfare, and this includes the amazing volunteers in our op shops across Victoria,” Nadine Hutchins, RSPCA Victoria volunteer program manager, said. “Our op shop volunteers raise vital funds for RSPCA Victoria and the thousands of animals in our care every year, which is more important than ever right now. “We’re recruiting new op shop volunteers ahead of summer, and we’d love to hear from locals who want to join our mission, make friends, and give back to the community at the same time. “The RSPCA op shops are often supported by locals who stayed for the friends they made after they originally joined to help their community. “You don’t need experience because we provide full training – it’s a great way to gain retail
experience and make a difference.” RSPCA Victoria’s op-shop network manager Liz Irvine said donations of items for sale by the shops were also a way to support RSPCA Victoria. “New, high-quality linen brands plus plenty of name-brand items from Tarocash, Trelise Cooper, and Dissh Boutique are regularly donated, which are very popular,” she said. “There’s always a treasure to be found – but people need to make sure they don’t wait too long to grab any items they’ve got their eye on, or they might miss out. “But even if you’re not able to volunteer right now, shopping at our op shops still helps make a difference.” Donations are only accepted in-store during trading hours. People interested in volunteering with RSPCA Victoria can apply at rspcavic.org/opshopvolunteers The RSPCA’s Mornington Op Shop is at 139 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington. Phone 8401 6623. Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. Mornington News
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