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Call Jim 9558 0414 0408 580 414 Familiar faces: Twins Hudson and Jackson, Xander and Amelia Robertson, Alex and John McDonald and Patrick and Anna McAlaney-Matthews graduated from Peninsula Grammar this year. Picture: Supplied
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Volunteer mentor drivers wanted for the Southern Peninsula Mornington Peninsula Shire is on the look-out for experienced drivers to help supervise learner drivers as part of the TAC L2P Program on the Southern Peninsula. The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and managed by the Department of Transport, supported by the Victorian Government. What are we looking for? The Shire is hoping to recruit 10 new mentors into the program who can work with young people to achieve 120 hours of driving experience as required to undertake the license test.
The perfect L2P Mentor will be someone enthusiastic about contributing to the community and supporting young people by committing one to two hours per week to assist in supervised driving. Successful mentors will be provided with full training and support and will have all insurances covered by the Shire when volunteering in the role. Eligible mentors must be full licensed and over 21 years old. For more information: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ l2pmentorapplication
FOUR sets of twins graduated from Peninsula Grammar this year. They included Hudson and Jackson Streader, who have been at the school since Prep. The school’s human resources coordinator Kylie Oddy said: “ Hudson and Jackson were both elected by the student body as Prefects, testament to their contribution to the school over many years and the high regard in which they are held. “The boys are high academic achievers, excellent role models, supportive friends and have made huge contributions to various sports for Peninsula over the years, including success in snow sports and triathlon at a national level.” Two other sets of twins – Xander and Amelia Robertson and Alex and John McDonald – have been at the school since year 5. “Xander and Amelia are well liked and respected amongst their cohort for their friendly and outgoing personality and their commitment to high academic standards and sporting goals,” Ms Oddy said. “They have been very successful in their
academic and sporting pursuits over their years at Peninsula. “Alex and John are great sportsmen, hard working in the classroom and well respected by their peers. They have made huge contributions to the Tennis Program at Peninsula over many years and lead the team that won the AGSV First’s Tennis Premiership this year. This is an outstanding achievement and a fitting way for them to finish their tennis careers at Peninsula.” Ms Oddy said Patrick and Anna McAlaneyMatthews had been at the school since year 7. “Patrick and Anna are strong academics who set high expectations for themselves in the classroom," she said. "Their outgoing personalities have resulted in the development of a strong group of close friends that support one another and work together for a common goal.” While having four sets of twins this year was unusual for the school, they had better get used to it: “Funnily enough apparently we have four sets of twins next year as well,” Ms Oddy said.
It’s all right, tough guys read books THE only rule of the Tough Guy Book Club is that you do not talk about it. Described as a “fight club for your mind” the club is a “modern meeting place for guys of all walks of life to get together once a month to discuss not just the works of literary greats, but any and all of the issues that men tackle daily”. The inaugural meeting of the Mornington Tough Guy Book Club is 7pm tomorrow (Wednesday 4 November) at The Royal, 770 Esplanade, Mornington. Under discussion is Fahrenheit 451, a book by Ray Bradbury: the dystopian novel about a future American society where books are outlawed, and “firemen” burn any books they find. Book club founder Shay Leighton said members would aim to discuss the themes and topics arising from the previous month’s reading.
“The Tough Guy thing is more a theme than anything,” he said. “Mostly we read books by tough guys, rather than as tough guys. The books we choose are guided by a loose central theme of masculinity.” Mr Leighton said there was no need to buy a new copy of the current month’s book as they could be borrowed from a library or bought from a second hand book shop. “The important thing is to come along for a chat, even if the book isn’t finished,” he said. Tough Guy Book Club was a chance to share thoughts, meet others and “foster a community of reading and good old fashioned chat”. “If you have ever wanted to read more, here is that chance,” Mr Leighton said. Details: facebook.com/ToughGuyBookClub Stephen Taylor
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