SACRED HEART SCHOOL

On Friday June 16, we celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is our school's Feast Day; we also know it as Founders Day. We are a Mercy school; the Mercy Sisters established our school many years ago. Sister Pam Barlow and Sister Eileen Riordan attended our Mass and shared their story as Mercy Sisters. We visited the convent where Sister Eileen used to live. We also had Marlie Kelly come to talk and share with us the work of Vinnies. - Eliza A. Year 6

On Sacred Heart Feast Day, our whole school participated in fun sports activities: egg and spoon race, wheelbarrow race, the parachute, quoits, sack race and three-legged race. Children were in their house groups so there were students from Foundation to Year 6.

It was marvellous to see people helping and encouraging others, especially those who were not keen to do certain activities. Everyone had fun and it was good to try different activities and being with our brothers or sisters. Even the people who are not super interested in sport still had a go showing the PBIS value of resilience. - The Year 6 Sports Leadership Team - Seb, Ella, Char, Nate and Annaliese.

Harston Cwa

Once again, the Harston ladies enjoyed their meeting over a cup of tea and homemade biscuits. President Mrs Glenys Eberle opened the meeting with all reciting the CWA Collect, all members were present, with the acceptance of the apologies for Mrs Margaret Donaldson, Mrs Mary McGrath, Mrs Marie Wright, and Mrs Irene Gale. Our next meeting, in August, will be held at Moyola Aged care.

The Harston Branch is to host the CWA Group Craft on Wednesday July 19th at the community centre. This is a social gathering with the ladies from the other local CWA branches to catch up, have a chat over a coffee, and hopefully learn something new, in-between the demonstrations.

The Goulburn Valley West Group Conference will be held on 24th August 2023 at the Harston Hall.

Correspondence was centred on the upcoming CWA Goulburn Valley West Group Exhibition to be held at the Victory Hall, in Hogan Street Tatura on Sunday 10th September 2023. The CWA members have been busy working on their entries of handcraft, sewing, photography, and cooking skills. The Harston branch is discussing their branch entry with the criteria being Father’s Day. Five items for the Branch table, and five small items. I cannot say too much, as it might give our ideas away to the others.

Mrs Margaret Chance presented Mrs. Glenys Eberle and Mrs Lucy Harper with their Birthday flowers.

The monthly branch raffle was won by Mrs Jennifer Corrigan. The points for the Monthly Flower Bloom went to 1st Mrs Margaret Chance, 2nd Mrs Freda Clement, and 3rd Mrs Josie Watson. The Monthly competition was for any Pot holder, with 1st Mrs Lucy Harper, 2nd Mrs Margaret Chance and 3rd Mrs Josie Watson. The competition for August is bring your item along for the branch table.

The Harston Branch members were saddened to learn of the passing of the Tatura NAB Bank. It appears to be a sign of our time, where Bank shareholders are more important than customers.

The content of this report may well be that of the opinion of the author.

In CWA Friendship

Mrs. Marilyn Pell, CWA Harston Branch member.

Tatura Community House

High Tea is back Tuesday August 8.

High Tea @ Olive & Vine – A great Tatura Community House tradition! We invite you to bring some friends and dine in elegance while savouring an assortment of treats made specially for you. Please ring the community house to book your spot 5824 1315.

When: Tuesday, August 8, 10:30am – 12:00pm at Olive & Vine, 115 Hogan Street, Tatura

Cost: $15 per person

Get Tech Savvy with “Digital Essentials” – Enrolments still open! Digital Essentials started on Thursday 13th July from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Would you like to learn the basics of how to operate your smartphone or tablet in a small and friendly group setting with plenty of time to learn and apply your knowledge straight asway? Then these 10-session classes are the thing for you! Each session is three hours, course fee is $130 full fee and $103 concession. Please call the community house to register for this class 5824 1315.

Join our group “Be Creative with Bianca” on Wednesday mornings

Join us for a creative, relaxing and inspiring art & crafts group on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Bianca will introduce you to different aspects of creativity and art, including mosaic, 3D painting, mandalas, patterns, scrapbooking and more. We accommodate all abilities; support workers are welcome to attend. Fee for 9 sessions $50, materials included. Please register for this group 5824 1315.

Power Saving Bonus – every household is eligible! Get $250 in ten minutes!

The community house can process your power saving bonus application quickly and ensure that all documents are uploaded. Bookings essential – 5824 1315.

Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee – up to 38 hours of sick pay for casual workers paid by the Victorian Government!

If you are a casual worker in hospitality, food trades and food preparation, supermarkets, retail or sale, aged care and disability, cleaning and laundry, then you may be entitled to 38 hours of paid sick pay per year. You need to work an average of 7.6 hours or more per week, be older than 15 years and work in Victoria. The community house can register you and support you in claiming your sick pay. Bookings essential – 5824 1315.

Women’s Health Clinic – FREE/BULK BILLING

In partnership with GV Health, a Women’s Health Clinic will be available at the Community House for women and LGBTIQA+ people of all ages. The clinic will provide information, support, clinical services ad appropriate specialist referral services in an informal and relaxed environment. The clinic runs every first Tuesday of the month from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Give us a call.

Coming Soon – Tatura Community House Walkway Gallery –Volunteers needed

We are transforming our hallways and foyer into a community gallery. We are looking for art loving volunteers for the gallery committee. Give us a call to inquire and have a chat.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - If you would like to get involved, give the Community House a call on 5824 1315.

Rookie Bowls At Tatura Primary School

Tatura Primary School grades 4 to 6 undertook a school-based bowls program instigated by Bowls Australia known as Rookie Rollers. With lesson plans and a bowls resource kit, the children over an extended period, learnt bowls basics with a myriad of games to play, all designed to engage the children in fun sporting activities.

After their lessons, conducted over at least four sessions, the children journeyed to the Tatura Bowls Club where local club lawn bowlers Col Johnson, John Crilly, Seth Tziros and Terry Gale had a number of fun activities in play with genuine biased bowls. The four school groups attended in groups of around 18, with 70 school children participating on the day. Appreciation for the Tatura Bowls Club's support and conducting the day's activities was expressed by all the school groups.

- John Crilly

Ultra Marathon Runner

If you thought running a marathon would be hard enough spare a thought for Susanna Turpin. Susanna recently completed the Brisbane Ultra® Spartan ® Marathon – a distance of 110km.

The Brisbane Trail Ultra® marathon is the toughest trail running event in Queensland. It is the only event in Australia to be part of the prestigious Spartan® Trail World Championship.

The course is massive with 4790 meters of vertical gain and loss for the 110 km. The Brisbane Trail Ultra® marathon 110 km course follows single trails into virgin sub-tropical rainforests with jaw-dropping views over the Samford Valley, Moreton Island, Glass House Mountains, Main Range National Park. All trail runners were required to qualify for the event by completing one or more of a number of events prior to entering this run. Susanna’s training included regular long runs around this district as well as the Melbourne Marathon and a run along the Great Ocean Road.

Susanna completed the run in 24 hours and 49 minutes, starting early Saturday morning, running through the night and finishing around 7am Sunday. Of the 39 participants in the marathon Susanna came in 35th and was 9th in the field of 10 females

Susanna has also completed a number of Pier to Pub swimming events along with the Mountain to Surf which is also held at Lorne.

Now she is taking a well-earned break while contemplating her next goal.

All we can say is “Well Done Susanna”.

Lois Orr

Transition Tatura Presents:

• Guest Chefs and Induction Cooking demo

• Guest Speakers

• Numerous short films

• Morning Tea, Lunch and nibbles

LEARN ABOUT:

• Saving money in these challenging time

• Induction cooking and cooktops

• All Electric Living

• Conserving and using less energy

• Getting of Gas

• Food Waste and Composting