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Variety Christmas Party

Thousands of happy and excited children arrived at the Mebourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 1st of December for the annual Variety Children's Christmas Party.Over 4000children were entertained with interactive displays and workshops (including Life Education's), petting zoos, face painting, carnival rides and a giant slide. The day was actioned packedwith a constant stream of activitiesincluding rock climbing, abseiling, basketball, fencing - just to name a few.

Loony Toon and Happy Feetcharacters were there to give out hundreds of free hugs. Humphrey B Bear and our Harold were in constant demand and thrilled to be part of such a heart-warming annual event enriching the lives of so many Victorian children.

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Harold easily reached the lofty heights of the stilt-walkers

 

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Life Education Victoria's Harrold Support Team - from left: Cathy Stubbs, Kathy Jones, Kris Walters, Healthy Harold, Suzie Small, Tess Docherty, Callum Docherty and Jordan Docherty.

 

 

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Harold visits Castlemaine North Primary School

In November, Harold and the Mobile Learning Centre arrived at Castlemaine North Primary School to a raptous welcome from the students.  Scott Angove, Life Education Victoria's Educator for Ballarat and surrounding region, passed on Life Education's message about the dangers of drink and drugs and, with the assistance of Harold, demonstrated how a healthy lifestyle can be fun as well as beneficial. 

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A happy group of students with Harold

Harold leads a conga across the playground

"Now who can catch this ball?"

Our thanks to Karen Seaton, Principal and the students of Castlemaine North Primary School.

 

LEV Board Member Awarded

george2Life Education Victoria's Board Member George Kalandadse has been recognised as one of the Faces of Sunbury.

As part of Hume City Council's celebration of  the 175 year anniversary of the founding of  Sunbury, the local community was asked to nominate someone who has made a significant contribution to the Sunbury community over the past 175 years.

The aims of the Award were to promote and foster pride in, and recognition of, outstanding achievements in Sunbury, develop an appreciation of  the diversity and depth of personal and community achievement of the community members within Sunbury, and to acknowledge positive role models within the community.

George Kalandadse was awarded as Community Volunteer. George is a primary school principal with 40 years teaching experience and first joined the Life Education Sunbury steering committee in 1988.  He was elected chairman and remains the Chairman of the Hume Calder Life Education Committee.  He joined the Board of Life Education Victoria in 2000.

Congratulations George on this great achievement.  Well deserved.

 
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