Christmas Collection for our Farmers

Collecting food items to support farmers this Christmas

Collecting donations up until the 16th of December

As part of our Christmas Appeal this year we are supporting the Southern Cross Vineyard Church to collect food items for Christmas hampers for farmers in drought and fire affected areas on the Mid North Coast. We are proud to support this wonderful cause and are collecting donations at The Place Charlestown Community Centre. The items needed are listed below and can be purchased from your local supermarket. One or two small donations could really make a difference to someone's Christmas. Please drop your donations to the collection box under our Christmas tree or to staff at reception by the 16th of December. We appreciate your generosity!

Christmas Wish List:

Cadburys Drinking Chocolate (400g)

Bottle of Maison

Large Jar of Jam

Box of Dilmah Tea (100 bags)

Pancake Shake

Moccona Coffee (200g jar)

Large Can of Tuna or Salmon

Goulburn Valley Fruit (1 kg Container)

Pkt of Arnotts Farmbake Cookies

Box of Water Biscuits

Box of Shortbread

2Lt Bottle of Juice

Christmas Serviettes (50 pkt)

Large pkt of Chips

Box of Fruit Mince Pies or Christmas Pudding

Kids Chocolate Christmas Stocking

*Please make sure all items are in date .

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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website