The last day of Term 2 ended on a high as selected Secondary students and staff gathered in the auditorium to watch the live FIFA World Cup match between Australia and Paraguay.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone cheered on the Socceroos, whose determined draw secured the point they needed to progress to the knockout stage of the tournament.
A special thank you to Ms Noori for organising this wonderful opportunity for students and staff to come together and enjoy a memorable sporting occasion to finish the term.
Congratulations to the Socceroos, and thank you for the excitement and inspiration they brought to fans across Australia. We wish them every success ahead in the knockout rounds!
Celebrate the launch of the “Outside Gallery” at Galada Community Centre in Epping with a vibrant evening of creativity and connection in the evening of Friday, 3 July from 5pm – 8.30pm.
This special winter night out brings together art, music, food and late-night shopping – all in the heart of Aurora Village.
What’s happening:
• Opening Exhibition – Outside Gallery@Galada
• Interactive Neon Artworks – snap a selfie and light up your night
• Hands-on Art Activities for kids and families
• Late-night Shopping – Explore local retailers
• Great Local Eats – Dine at cafés and restaurants
Rug up, come along, bring the family, and enjoy a bright winter night out.
Support your local community centre and shopping village and discover Aurora after dark.
Looking for a unique family outing these school holidays? The Inter Light Spectacular 2026 returns to Diamond Valley Railway on this Sunday, 5 July, transforming Eltham Lower Park into a magical winter wonderland.
You’ll journey through the bushland of Eltham Lower Park, lit by the light shows, passing signals and locomotive headlights. Our steam engines’ steam will hang majestically in the winter air and cling to the roofs of the tunnels, a unique and spectacular sight which only occurs in winter.
Date: This SUNDAY, 5 July 2026
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Lower Park
Tickets: $5.00 per person, children under two free. Available at the railway only.
Please note:
- Parking is limited on site. Parking in nearby side streets or at Eltham Station, then catching the 902 Chelsea bus to the railway, is recommended.
- Wait times of over one hour are expected, with queues potentially reaching two hours.
- To reduce waiting time, one person can queue for tickets while another joins the ride queue.
- Tickets are available from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm during normal daytime operations, as well as in the evening.
- Families with young children may wish to have one adult supervise children at the playground after purchasing tickets while another adult remains in the ride queue.
Wrap up warm and come along to enjoy one of winter’s most magical community events!
Get ready for a vibrant day of food, culture and family fun at the Pakistani Mango & Multicultural Food Festival 2026, taking place at Sandown Racecourse on Saturday, 18 July.
This free community event brings together the rich flavours and traditions of Pakistan alongside a diverse range of multicultural cuisines and cultural experiences. With more than 100 food stalls, visitors can sample delicious dishes from around the world while enjoying the famous sweet and juicy Pakistani mangoes, a highlight of the festival.
There will also be colourful cultural performances, traditional dress displays, clothing and jewellery stalls, as well as plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Children and adults can enjoy carnival rides, face painting, camel rides and much more throughout the day.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
- Time: 11.00 am to 8.00 pm
- Venue: Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne
- Entry: Free
Come along and celebrate the diversity, hospitality and vibrant community spirit that make Melbourne’s multicultural festivals so special.
A women’s only boxing program will be running in Term 3 on Wednesdays from 1pm – 2pm in Epping, delivered by Reclink Australia.
The program offers a supportive and inclusive environment for women of all fitness levels to improve their health, build confidence, and engage in a fun, structured physical activity.
- Women’s only sessions
- Starting Wednesday, 15 July 2026
- Location: Epping Community Centre, 378 Findon Rd, Epping
- Cost: Free
Do you have broken items lying around at home? Don’t toss them – bring them along to the Mernda Repair Café and give them a second life!
This is a FREE community service, helping reduce waste and bring neighbours together through skill-sharing and sustainable practices. Come along, learn a new skill, and help create a more sustainable Mernda. Everyone is welcome!
- When: Saturday, 18 July 2026
- Where: 2 Heals Road, Mernda
- Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Our skilled volunteers, aka the Repair Doctors, will be on hand to help with:
- shoe repairs
- bike and scooter tune-ups
- small electrical fixes
- clothing mending and darning
- fashion jewellery repairs
- power tool fixes
For more info, visit: www.merndanh.org.au/repair-cafe
The community is invited to roll up their sleeves and make a real difference by joining Urban Guerrillas and the Darebin Creek Management Committee for a special community planting day in Wollert.
This important environmental project aims to restore a degraded remnant of the critically endangered Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands of the Victorian Volcanic Plains, one of Victoria’s most threatened ecosystems, with less than 10 per cent remaining.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with nature while helping to restore this significant cultural and environmental landscape through the planting of indigenous trees, shrubs, groundcovers and creekside vegetation. These new plantings will increase the diversity and resilience of the landscape, creating valuable habitat for local wildlife.
The morning will begin with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Wurundjeri Woi wurrung Elder Uncle Collin Hunter Jnr Jnr, followed by community planting and a cuppa.
Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary. Simply wear sturdy closed shoes, dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.
Our Mission
As an Australian school in the Islamic tradition, our mission is to develop enlightened individuals of learning and character.