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Opening of C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten

December 6, 2011 in Education & learning by admin | 1 comment

Media Release from Carindale C&K Community Kindergarten:

Steve Kilburn MP will officially open the new C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten on Wednesday 7 December 2011 from 10:00am to 10:30am.

This milestone will recognise the importance of early childhood education for the local community and will be attended by Queensland Government representatives, the kindergarten teachers and staff, families and their children.

C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten opened in January 2011 as part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to establish up to 240 extra kindergarten services across the state by 2014.

Mr Barrie Elvish C&K chief executive officer said “The opportunity to provide more early childhood education for the families in the local area has been welcomed by the local community as the 2011 kindergarten program has been full.”

C&K Carindale Community Kindergarten is now taking enrolment and waiting list applications for 2012 and beyond. A further 65 new C&K kindergartens will open on 23 January 2012. To find out your nearest C&K service go to www.candk.asn.au or call 1300 324 359.

Official opening details
Carindale C&K Community Kindergarten
24 Cuthred Street, Carindale
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2011, Time: 10:00am to 10:30am

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Do we know the truth about flying foxes, or are we a bit batty about it?

September 27, 2011 in Education & learning, Environment by admin | No comments

Photo courtesy of Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld Inc

There is a great deal of misinformation in relation to flying foxes in our community.

In TheConversation.edu.au:
Now we have pestilence, in the form of Hendra virus. Calls for bat culls have ensued, but killing or relocating bats could make things worse for everyone.
We recommend reading the full article “Culling bats isn’t the way to control Hendra virus” (September 12).

We also sought some comments from the Bat Conservation & Rescue Qld. Inc which has been vocal online about the media’s portrayal. The following post is by Denise Wade, the group’s Vice President:

The Truth About Flying-foxes

Flying-foxes are Australias only nocturnal, long distance pollinators and seed dispersers of native forests. Our unique flying mammals are crucial for the ongoing biodiversity, maintainance and health of our forests. Read the rest of this entry »

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Swimming fun for kids

September 19, 2011 in Education & learning, events, Sport by admin | No comments

Kids at Clem Jones PoolIs your child interested in swimming? Do they want to learn how to improve their swimming skills and hang out with other kids who love swimming? Then you might like to bring them along to this sign-on evening.

The Carina Leagues CJ’s Swim Club is a family orientated club with a focus on fun. Even if your child is not 100% sure about swimming, they are welcome to come along and see what they think. Swimming is a great form of exercise and it can help with confidence and safety around water.

The club is based at the Clem Jones Sport Centre which has 3 pools, a staffed gym, on-site physio, canteen and professional coaching staff.

Carina Leagues CJ’s Swim Club ‘Sign On’ and first ‘Club Night’
Friday 7th October, from 6pm.
Clem Jones Centre, Zahel St, Carina.
Sausage sizzle and sign up for races at 6pm
Racing starts at 6.30pm
Membership from $99 for 1 child. Free membership to the Carina Leagues Club is included.

There is also The Clem Jones Centre Annual Open Day on Sunday 9th October, 9am to 5pm.

And for those who love sausage sizzles and supporting CJ’s Swim Club, there is a fundraiser being held at Belmont Shopping Village, Belmont on Saturday 24th September from 9.30am-1pm. It is hosted by Steve Kilburn MP with all funds going to CJ’s Swim Club.

The Swim Club also congratulates the following swimmers: Read the rest of this entry »

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Carindale Community Forum – 1st meeting

July 29, 2011 in Education & learning, events, Neighbourhood Watch by Genevieve Robey | 5 comments

On Wednesday night a group of locals got together in what will be a regular community forum.  Belmont State School kindly provided the venue thanks to Heather Smith, President of the school’s P & C.

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Cannon Hill State School Fete – update

July 27, 2011 in Education & learning, events, local business by Genevieve Robey | No comments

Cannon Hill State School

Last month we wrote a post about the Cannon Hill State School Fete that’s being held on the 10th September. The school’s fete committee have been seeking various help from the community to make it a success and I touched base again with Tanya Zenoni, the Fete Convenor, to get an update on how it’s all going.

Tanya said they are still seeking businesses who may be able to help us with monetary donations or prizes suitable for the auction such as electrical goods. The school is also still sourcing marquees to use on the day. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Unwrapped” Fashion Parade

July 20, 2011 in Education & learning by admin | No comments

Fashion by Andrea Mitchell

Horse hair, silk, fur, feathers, chains and recycled sheet metal are just some of the materials Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) students have used to create an outstanding display of garments for the Unwrapped fashion parade.

More than 40 Advanced Diploma fashion students will showcase an extensive array of colour, talent and artistic flair on Wednesday 27 July at the MSIT Creative Industries Precinct.

The gala event will be an opportunity for the institute to celebrate the imminent unveiling of a $6.9 million refurbishment for the Mt Gravatt campus fashion training facilities which will incorporate modern, industry-standard equipment and teaching rooms. Read the rest of this entry »

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