tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91747519729980059132011-07-09T04:38:10.806+10:00This blog contains news, events and other announcements from the <a href="http://www.collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au">Collingwood Homework Club</a>.Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-42810681801938784862010-09-13T22:02:00.001+10:002010-09-13T22:05:12.410+10:00The Collingwood Homework Club gets <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/13/3009779.htm">some media coverage on the ABC</a>. Go team!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-4281068180193878486?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-55447651035145684082010-02-04T10:34:00.004+11:002010-02-04T10:38:49.522+11:00We'll be providing one-on-one tutoring for kids every Wednesday from February 17th until March 24th. Interested in volunteering in Melbourne after work? Want to help children of all ages and diverse backgrounds in a supportive and inclusive environment? We'd love to <a href="http://collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au/contacts.html">hear from you</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-5544765103514568408?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-57860693175907187702009-07-26T16:55:00.006+10:002009-07-26T17:24:57.971+10:00We're holding a Movie Night, on <span style="font-weight:bold;">August the 28th</span> at Melbourne's Kino Cinema. Please contact the Collingwood Homework Club for tickets.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What:</span> Beautiful Kate<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">When:</span> 6:40pm, Friday 28th of August, 2009.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where:</span> Kino Cinema, 45 Collins St, Melbourne.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tickets:</span> $15 (with $5 going to support the Collingwood Homework Club).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beautifulkatemovie.com.au/main.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://my247.com.au/247venue_images/-2009713-beautiful%20kate%20lrg.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Written and directed by Rachel Ward, starring Ben Mendelsohn, Bryan Brown, Maeve Dermody, Sophie Lowe and Rachel Griffiths.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.beautifulkatemovie.com.au/main.html">the movie's website</a> for trailers and more info, or read <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1209377/">reviews on IMDB</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-5786069317590718770?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-45444531125226705512009-05-27T11:49:00.003+10:002009-05-27T11:54:28.311+10:00The Collingwood Homework Club has decided to implement a policy that if there are five or more students from schools affected by Swine Flu, we will not run Homework Club on that night. <br /><br />As this is now the case, CHC has been cancelled for tonight, 27th of May.<br /><br />Tutors and families are being contacted via email and phone. If you believe you should have received a message but have not by 3pm today, please send an email to mail@collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-4544453112522670551?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-40066554841347101792009-03-17T13:36:00.003+11:002009-03-17T13:38:11.117+11:00Please don't forget that April 1st will be our end of Term 1 drinks! Let us shout you a drink, by way of saying thanks for your hard work this term.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.melbournepubs.com/v/548/">Park Hotel</a> is located at 191 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford - just a couple of hundred metres from the Homework Club.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-4006655484134710179?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-19991898724024793012009-03-17T13:07:00.003+11:002009-03-17T13:35:19.417+11:00We have just been advised of a <span style="font-weight:bold;">free tutor training course</span> being run in Carlton over the next three Thursday nights by the <a href="http://www.cmy.net.au/Home">Centre for Multicultural Youth</a>. Some of you may be interested in attending this free course which promises to provide lots of useful tips and tricks about tutoring. <br /> <br />If you are interested in attending, please contact Libby Henstock at lhenstock@cmy.net.au Our apologies for the late notice.<br /> <br />FREE TUTOR TRAINING<br />CARLTON<br />DATE: 12th, 19th & 26th March (Thursdays)<br />TIME: 5.30pm-8.30pm- light supper provided<br />VENUE: The Centre for Multicultural Youth<br /><br />304 Drummond St, Carlton<br /><br />Melways Ref: 2B G7<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-1999189872402479301?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-48739431534627653602009-01-23T10:37:00.003+11:002009-01-23T10:41:49.603+11:00We'll be back in action for 2009, from Wednesday 11 February, at the usual time of 6pm. Could all tutors please check their email for details on rostering for Semester 1. Keen to join up? Or know someone who might be? Please <a href="mailto:recruit@collingwoodhomeworkclub.net.au">drop us a note</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-4873943153462765360?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-77469268257884820442008-12-02T23:24:00.003+11:002008-12-02T23:32:14.937+11:00A reminder for tutors about our End of Year Dinner:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">When:</span> 7:30 pm Wednesday, 10 December (following the kids’ party)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where:</span> The Park Hotel 191 Nicholson Street (cnr Vere St), Abbotsford (5 minutes walk from the CHC) (<a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Park+Hotel+191+Nicholson+Street,+Abbotsford,+Victoria&sll=-37.802943,144.997013&sspn=0.012343,0.019312&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.802935,144.997022&spn=0.011936,0.019312&z=16">map</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What:</span> Dinner and drinks will be provided<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">RSVP:</span> <a href="mailto:rsvp@collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au?subject=RSVP">rsvp@collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au</a> by Friday, 5 December.<br /><br />Hope to see you along!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-7746926825788482044?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-61062546928278169172008-10-02T14:32:00.003+10:002008-10-02T15:06:38.042+10:00<center>The Collingwood Homework Club presents ... <br /><i>Burn After Reading</i>.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.wildaboutmovies.com/images_6/BurnAfterReadingPoster_000.jpg"/></center><br /><br />Watch the trailer for this <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887883/">slick spy comedy</a> from the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cohen brothers</span>:<br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N99kv6ojn48&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N99kv6ojn48&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>Details</h3><br />Date: Friday, November 7th, 2008.<br />Time: Screening at 7pm.<br />Venue: Westgarth Cinema, 89 High St, Northcote. (<a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Westgarth+Cinema,+89+High+St,+Northcote&sll=-37.779953,144.996683&sspn=0.012347,0.019312&ie=UTF8&z=16">map</a>)<br />Cost: $15 (cash only)<br /><br />Buy tickets from the CHC committee or email <a href="mailto:enquiries@collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au">enquiries@collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au</a>. <br /><br />Invite your friends <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=28852018322&ref=mf">via Facebook</a> or with <a href="http://www.collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au/docs/Movie_Night_08.pdf">this flyer</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-6106254692827816917?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-34029396420091751292008-08-28T12:59:00.000+10:002008-08-28T13:01:06.172+10:00Due to a concert being held by LiveWires at 6.30pm next Wednesday the 3rd of September we will not be holding homework club this night.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-3402939642009175129?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-15283581014174657032008-07-23T16:07:00.000+10:002008-07-23T16:09:17.107+10:00Due to some problems with the electricity at the Neighbourhood House, Collingwood Homework Club is cancelled tonight (23/7).<br /><br />We will return next Wednesday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-1528358101417465703?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-57219997616883343682008-07-20T17:34:00.002+10:002008-07-20T17:35:32.992+10:00Collingwood Homework Club will be back for Term 3 from this Wednesday (July 23rd) until September 17th.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-5721999761688334368?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-63074750929710948392008-06-25T16:15:00.002+10:002008-06-25T16:16:48.138+10:00Just a reminder that we're taking the kids ten-pin bowling this Saturday as part of their school break activities. Should be a great day out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-6307475092971094839?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-910150924739575632008-06-17T17:48:00.001+10:002008-06-17T17:50:00.491+10:00Don't forget - End of Term Dinner and Drinks for Tutors!<br /><br />Wednesday 25th of June, from 7:30pm @ Gertrude Hotel<br />(148 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy)<br /><br />RSVP by Monday 23rd of June.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-91015092473957563?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-62939060231785822322008-05-15T15:19:00.003+10:002008-05-15T15:24:39.888+10:00The <a href="http://www.collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au">Collingwood Homework Club</a> now has a tutors' group on the popular social networking site, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a>.<br /><br />Current tutors with a Facebook account are encouraged to sign-up, to keep in touch with news and events and help us recruit your friends. Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13308639291">our group</a> and help spread the word.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-6293906023178582232?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-86296185759827413922008-03-14T10:23:00.006+11:002008-03-14T10:41:08.344+11:00Congratulations to our tutors <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chris</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Meagan</span> on their marriage! After many years together, they tied the knot on the 1st of March to the delight of friends and family.<br /><br />Chris and Meagan were founding tutors and committee members of the homework club and the club's success is due in large part to their hard work and inspiration.<br /><br />Presently honeymooning in sunny Penang, we wish them all the best and eagerly await their return to the exciting world of homework.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-8629618575982741392?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-24657959576151938242008-02-11T15:49:00.000+11:002008-02-11T15:52:10.433+11:00If you're reading this, it means our News feature is up and running. Stay in touch with Collingwood Homework Club news, announcement and upcoming events. If you like, you can also subscribe to this service through a news reader by clicking on the orange RSS symbol.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-2465795957615193824?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174751972998005913.post-51068179440688331662008-02-08T17:59:00.000+11:002008-02-08T18:00:56.952+11:00The <a href="http://www.collingwoodhomeworkclub.org.au">Collingwood Homework Club</a> is pleased to announce our new website!<br /><br />While it's still under development, you can find some details about what we do.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9174751972998005913-5106817944068833166?l=collingwoodhomeworkclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749796777534219331noreply@blogger.com0