Community News

In this section we provide you with information relating to events and services in the local community. This information is provided as a service for our parents and students. Please note that Thornlie Christian College does not necessarily endorse these events or services. All agreements entered into are between yourself and the provider.

 

Thornlie Junior Football Club (AFL) are looking for players

Please contact the Club Registrar for details

Gina Radi - mobile 0423 125 893 email - g.radi@westnet.com.au

 

KidSport is making it possible for more Western Australian children to participate in sport and recreation clubs, no matter their financial circumstances.

Funded by the Department of Sport and Recreation, eligible families can receive up to $200 a year for each of their children aged between 5 -18 years, to subsidise fees to join a sport and recreation club.

To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be aged 5-18 years.
  • Have a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card or be referred by a 'recognised' referral agent.
  • Their primary place of residence must be in the City of Gosnells. 

Visit the City of Gosnells website for application vouchers  www.gosnells.wa.gov.au 

For further information contact Hayley Vacher, KidSport Program Assistant on 9397 3103.

 

The Australian Air Force Cadets is all about action and fun. 

If you’re aged 13-18 years, male or female, we can teach you to pilot a real aircraft in just 10 days at our twice-yearly flying training courses. 

As well, you can learn about aeronautics, radio, meteorology and bushcraft; and take part in survival training, drumming and precision marching. 

You’ll also get leadership training that generates self-reliance, self-discipline, initiative and community-focused skills, equipping you for dynamic citizenship, both in school and throughout the rest of your life. 

All our officers and instructors are professionally trained in instruction, administration, occupational health and safety, first aid and duty of care.  All are current qualified senior first aiders and have current Working With Children Checks. 

Air Force Cadets enjoy aviation activities in a military environment, develop their interest in aviation, and build lifetime friendships. 

With more than 14 Squadrons around WA, we’re close to where you live. 

For more information, visit www.aafc.org.au.

 WHERE: Canning Vale Tennis Courts (Corner of Ranford Rd & Grand Bvd, Canning Vale. Next to Livingston Shopping Centre)
WHEN: Begins Saturday 9th, Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th February for 8 weeks  (choose preferred day). 5-7yr old classes and 8-12yr old classes available.
COST: $110 for one child, ($10 discount for siblings).
TO ENROL/MORE INFO: Please contact Head Coach, Katie Scarterfield, on 0452 640 093 or kscarterfield.tennisworld@gmail.com. All information is at www.tennisworld.com.au. 

 

Southern Force Football Club 

The soccer season commences in a few weeks time and Registration for the Southern Force Football Club will take place on Saturday 23rd Feb and Sat 2nd March 2013 from 9.30am – 12.00 noon at the Club Room (near the lower oval track). TCC have been supporting this great club for a number of years and we encourage your children, both boys and girls, to join the club and play football with their friends in a Christian environment. 

Further Information regarding the Club and the Western Australian Christian Football Association  (WACFA), to which the club is affiliated to, can be found at the website http://www.wacfa.com.au. Committee members, Guy Scott (0434 752 927) or Mark Moss (0427 899 933) can also be contact for any further information you may require.

 

ENGLISH CONVERSATION 

Do you need to gain confidence in English conversation?  Sessions are being held in the back hall of Thornlie Church of Christ, 319 Spencer Road (opposite the Caltex Service Station).

These sessions, which are free of charge, are held Monday mornings from 10.00-11.00am except for school and public holidays.  The first session for 2013 will be on Monday 4 February.

If driving:- turn into Hume Road from Spencer Road, then take the first right into Lennox, then first right again into Sandon, then follow Sandon around to the right which then becomes the “service road” we are situated on.  Buses on the 210, 211 and 212 routes stop nearby along Spencer Road.  

Phone number for enquiries:  9459 8522.

 

TCC Jaguars Cheerleading Club


Day: Friday's  

Venue: Thornlie Christian College Multi-Purpose Hall or Under Cover Area 

Date of Commencement: Term 1- To be advised

Time of session: 3.30pm – 5.00pm (1.5 hours)

Term Fees: $

 

Contact: Michelle Godber

michelle.godber@fitschools.com.au or by mobile P: 0406 958 196

 

 

 

Help your school keep flu at bay 

Influenza, though mild in most people, can be a serious illness and this year the influenza season has struck earlier and more intensely than usual. 

Symptoms of the disease include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle aches, and runny nose. 

Influenza is spread easily from person to person through infected droplets in the air and on the hands. 

In children it is highly infectious so parents are urged to keep students at home if they are showing symptoms of cold or flu-like illness.  They should remain at home until acute symptoms have resolved. 

Parents and teachers can also help prevent the spread of influenza by observing practices of good flu etiquette and encouraging these in students. 

These practices include:

  • covering their mouths when coughing or sneezing
  • blowing their noses into tissues, and disposing of these properly in a rubbish bin
  • washing their hands thoroughly after coughing, sneezing or blowing their nose.

Vaccination is the safest and most effective way that people can minimise their risk of getting the flu and passing it on to family, friends and colleagues. 

Influenza vaccination is recommended for anyone over the age of six months and strongly recommended for those at increased risk of severe illness and complications, including pregnant women, people over 65 years of age, Aboriginal Western Australians over 15 years of age, and persons with a chronic medical condition that predisposes them to severe influenza. 

Despite the early onset of the flu season, there is still time to get vaccinated and the current vaccine offers good protection against the main strains of flu currently circulating.