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Sailboarders find air at Sorrento SAILBOARDERS from around the world enjoyed last week’s winds as they competed at Sorrento in the 2020 RS:X World Championships. Hosted by Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, the competition is a precursor to the Olympic Games. The championships ended on Saturday 29 February with the men’s medal race being won by Kiran Badloe, of the Netherlands, followed by countryman Dorian van Rijsselberghe (pictured) and Thomas Goyard of France. The women’s medal race also went to the Netherlands’ Lillian de Geus, with Charline Picon (France) second and Noy Drihan (Israel) third. Reports and results are at www. rsxclass.org/worlds2020/results/men/ and www.rsxclass.org/worlds2020/ results/women/
Grants available THE second round of Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Community Grants applications closes 5pm, Friday 20 March.
The grants, which offer financial support to non-profit community organisations and groups, can be used for a wide range of community projects. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/grants.
Sign up for kinder REGISTRATIONS for children eligible to attend Mornington Peninsula kindergartens next year are open now. The on-time registration period closes 11.59pm, Sunday 28 June. Late registrations will be accepted from 9am Monday 29 June. Kindergarten, or preschool, for children aged 3-6 years will be delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher. Mornington Peninsula Shire uses the Kindergarten Central Registration system, which it says is a “streamlined and transparent application and allocation process that is fair and equitable for all families”. The shire says kindergarten is an important step for young children with research showing that early education helps set children up for a
bright future. Kindergarten improves children’s health and wellbeing, helps develop strong social skills and encourages a love of learning. “Kindergarten is an important step for young children with research showing that early education helps set children up for a bright future,” Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Sam Hearn said. The state government subsidises fees for some children in the year before they start primary school. Children are eligible if they identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; are a triplet or quadruplet (or higher), and hold (or have a parent or guardian who holds) an eligible concession card or refugee, humanitarian or asylum seeker visa. Starting with next year’s registrations, priority will be given to children registering for the kindergarten closest to where they live. This change will not impact allocation of kindergarten places for children identified as high priority by the Department of Education and Training. Details: mornpen.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
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Expressions of Interest RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance & Mechanical Service & Repair Centre (General Mechanical Repairers) RACV Accredited Auto Care Centre
Rosebud, Rye, Dromana, Balnarring and surrounding areas RACV is seeking “Expressions of Interest” from professional general mechanical
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• New Windows Front & Side • New Roofs • Rust Repairs • Small or Large Repairs • Chassis Work
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• New Checkerplate & Rubber Flooring
repair businesses in these areas who are interested in providing Emergency Roadside Assistance and becoming an RACV Accredited Auto Care Centre. If your business has industry leading facilities and is well equipped to offer RACV members outstanding service, we would like to hear from you.
For further information and an expression of interest document please email Julie_logan@racv.com.au by 5.00pm 20/3/2020
2/8 Simcock St, Somerville Vic 3912 T: 03 59 77 66 77 email: transmend@bigpond.com (*conditions apply)
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