A SATURDAY morning storytime session is set to be launched at Frankston libraries in a bid to get more young kids reading. Tammy Goodwin, Frankston City libraries manager, said “the introduction of Saturday morning storytime allows working families the opportunity to foster a love of reading and learning in their little ones before they start school.” “Kids love story time and for so many years working parents and carers have had to miss out on this quality time together. We’re looking forward to the dancing, singing, storytelling and craft on a Saturday morning bringing plenty of laughter and family fun…
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PENINSULA Leisure says a study it has undertaken in partnership with Deakin University has shown that keeping kids in swim lessons throughout the year is vital to making sure they stay safe in the water. Peninsula Leisure chief executive officer Tim Gledhill said the year long study, titled Swim Lesson Models: Effectiveness and Impact, “found parents who solely relied on school swim programs overestimated their child’s swimming and water safety abilities.” “This study reinforces just how important it is for parents to ensure children are learning to swim all year round. While intensive school swim programs are important, they lose…
THE first stage of redevelopment works at Chisholm’s Frankston TAFE campus have been completed. The completed first stage works include new health, community care, early childhood education, hair, beauty, and wellness facilities. The works also included the addition of new classrooms and redeveloped trades facilities, including a purpose-built design centre. State politicians visited the Frankston TAFE campus last week to tour the new facilities. Premier Daniel Andrews said “TAFE is a ticket to skills, jobs and a stronger Victoria, that’s why we saved TAFE, made it free and are ensuring they have the best facilities.” “Right across the state, TAFE-qualified…
KINGSTON CIU detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred in Chelsea last month. Police believe that a person entered a home on Swan Walk and stole car keys and a vehicle sometime between 11pm on 13 September and 3pm on 14 September. The stolen car was a red Holden commodore sedan. A woman was home asleep at the time, but was not injured and was not aware that the burglary had happened until she woke up. An image of the allegedly stolen car, with false registration plates, and a man police wish to speak to have been released. The…
A BURGLARY from a Dingley Village supermarket is being investigated. Kingston CIU detectives were told that three unknown offenders broke into the Centre Dandenong Road shop at around 12.15am, 2 October. Police believe that the offenders forced entry through a door and stole cigarettes and cash. Images have been released of the offenders. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 9 October 2019