Battle for Australia Commemoration National Ceremony

St Thomas More’s Primary School has been invited to participate in the Battle for Australia National Commemoration Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial on 5 September 2018 (Wednesday Week 7). The purpose of the ceremony is to remember and give national honour to those who took part in battles in South East Asia and the Pacific during the Second World War to defend Australia from possible invasion. Years 5 and 6 students have been given the opportunity to attend the event based on completion of optional homework on the topic to be handed to Mrs Mingay by Wednesday, 29 August, 2018.

Adventure Opportunity in January 2019

Defence Community Organisation and Outward Bound Australia are offering the opportunity for 16 young people of serving ADF members living in the Canberra region to take part in:

Navigator Adventure – 15-17 years

14-25 January 2019

Includes hiking through the Australian Alps, navigation, high ropes challenges, giant ladder, abseil, above ground caving, problem solving/ team building activities, personal reflection & overnight solo.

Young Explorer Adventure – 12-14 years

21-25 January 2019

Includes hiking through the Australian Alps, raft building, orienteering, climbing wall, giant swing, giant ladder, community service, problem solving and team building activities. Learn how to set up a camp site, help prepare camp meals and develop a passion for the environment.

In 25 words or less, highlight why you want to take part in the program. Send this in an email to mailbox@outwardbound.org.au . Place in the Subject Heading either “Defence – Navigator” or “Defence – Young Explorer”. Applications close by the 30 September 2018.

The total cost of the programs are funded by DCO. Successful applicants will be required to pay a 10% place fee (Navigator program - $228, Young Explorer - $99) which will be reimbursed on completion of the program.

For more information contact Mike (Michael) Peoples on 0448 234 557 or Michael.peoples@outwardbound.org.au

Defence Community Organisation (DCO) Canberra E-News August/September Highlights

What  Defence Christian’s Dinner

When  Friday 31 August 2018, 7-10.30pm

Where  ADFA Cadets Mess

Info Hosted by Military Christian Fellowship. Key note speaker is Dr John Dickson (PhD). He started out as a professional singer-songwriter, now works as an author, speaker, historian, senior pastor, and media presenter. He has published 15 books, three of which have become television documentaries. Follow link http://mcf-a.org.au/events/defence-christians-dinner-2018/  Enquiries: 02 6266 4950 or email mcf.office@defence.gov.au .

What  Father’s Day

When  Saturday 1 September, 2-4pm

Where  Weston Park, Yarralumla

Info BYO picnic rug and chairs. Light refreshments provided by DCO and beverages by the Salvation Army Sallyman Truck. Limited tickets available for an 18‐hole round of mini golf at the Yarralumla Play Station (first in, best dressed!).

What  Lifeline Bookfair

When  Friday 7- Sunday 9 September

Where  Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Flemington Rd & Northbourne Ave, Mitchell

Info  Huge range of books, movies, music, games, comics and more, at low prices! Entry by gold coin donation. Fundraiser for Lifeline’s local 13 11 14 crisis support and suicide prevention service. To find out more follow the link

http://www.act.lifeline.org.au/item/sept‐2018‐bf

Feel welcome to visit or contact me on 6249 8869 or send an email to sonja.mingay@cg.catholic.edu.au .

Sonja Mingay
DSTA

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