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We love our community school and feel very privileged to be an integral part of our Willagee community too.  Here you will find links for you and your family to enjoy activities and events close by.

City of Melville - What's On Around Town
Check out things to do with the whole family around Willagee and around your city at https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/events/whats-on
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City of Melville - Activities and Events for Children
The City of Melville offers many children's activities and events at a variety of venues.  Find out more at https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-community/families-children-and-youth

Things to do at your local Willagee Community Centre
Willagee Community Centre hosts several ongoing programs and groups where you can meet others in your community and learn new skills.  For more, visit https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/community-centres/willagee-community-centre

City of Melville EcoHub
We offer a number of school excursion programs and public events to help teach about environmental issues and sustainable living. We also provide a variety of workshops, events and resources to encourage environmental education outside of the classroom. To find out more, visit City of Melville EcoHub

City of Melville - Koolangka Waangkiny Noongar Language Storytime
Koolangka Waangkiny introduces early learners to simple Noongar language and culture through story, song and creative play, building their understanding of where they live and the culture around them. Mondays during school term 10:30am - 11:00am. For all children aged 2 to 5, their parents, carers and friends. Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia | Willagee Library

MathsOnline - Your Online Maths Tutor
MathsOnline is the perfect online maths program for families. Covering Kindergarten though to Year 12, MathsOnline consists of over 1,400 video tutorials and 50,000 interactive questions. MathsOnline helps guide your children lesson by lesson allowing them to pause, rewind and repeat all or part of any video tutorial until they fully understand it. Start your MathsOnline FREE trial today at https://www.mathsonline.com.au/free-trial

Murdoch University After School Program - Mathematics & Physical Sciences
The Murdoch University After School Program in Mathematics and Physical Sciences provides classes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for students from the age of 10. Each course runs for 2 hours each week from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm starting the second week of school term. Students are welcome to attend 1 to 3 times a week depending on their interests. Phone 0427 864 740 (afternoons or evenings) or e-mail AfterSchoolProgram@murdoch.edu.au for more information.

Lynwood SHS Soccer Academy Specialist Program 
Lynwood Senior High School Soccer Academy is holding trials for Year 6 students. We welcome interested Year 6 2025 students to apply now. Parents/Carers can find our application through our website www.lynwood.wa.edu.au under Specialist Programs. All applications can be emailed to Lynwood.SHS.Enrolments@education.wa.edu.au along with the student’s most current school report. Application Closing date is Fri, 2 May 2025.

Lynwood Senior High School Environment and Life Science (EaLS) Program
We welcome interested Year 6 2025 students to apply. Parents/Carers can find our application through our website www.lynwood.wa.edu.au under Specialist Programs. All applications can be emailed to Lynwood.SHS.Enrolments@education.wa.edu.au along with the student’s most current school report. Application Closing date is Fri, 2 May 2025.

Murdoch University Melville Football Club Under 10 & Under 12 Girls Team - Be Quick! Places are Limited
MUMFC are recruiting for U10 (year of birth 2015 & 2016) and U12 (year birth 2013 & 2014) Girls Teams for the 2025 season. We are looking for new and experienced players to fill our existing teams. To register, please email registrar@mumfc.com.au or visit https://www.mumfc.com.au/ 

Grasshopper Soccer (Ages 2-12) 
We are a community-based Australian soccer organisation that aims to teach children aged 2-12 the basics of playing soccer in a fun, social and non-competitive environment. For more info, visit https://grasshoppersoccer.com.au/#about

Palmyra-Bicton Little Athletics Club 
Professional help to improve running style, abilities and athletics skills * Gain confidence for school and Interschool sporting events * It's fun for all levels of abilities focusing on personal performance * Meet new friends from other local schools * Opportunities to compete in state competitions if they wish to * For kids aged between 6-17 years old. Want to find out more? Give it a go with 2 FREE Training Sessions. Select 'Clubs' PB at Melville Roar Athletics Club - Home of Melville Athletics Club & Melville Little Athletics Centre

The Dance Collective (TDC) 
Opposite the school on Winnacott Street is The Dance Collective Dance Studio offering dance classes for kids, teens & adults in hip hop, jazz, ballet, comtemporary, lyrical, acro dance and breaking.  To find out more, call 0448 788 346 or visit https://www.thedancecollective.com.au/

Violin Lessons in Willagee
Experienced violin teacher offering private lessons for all ages & levels at her Willagee home studio and only a couple of minutes away from the school! To find out more, visit www.marlenecrone.com

Adult & Children's Creative Sewing Classes & Children's School Holiday Sewing Classes
Come and experience the joy of creative sewing in a relaxed and fun environment. Explore colour and design while becoming skilled in machine and hand sewing techniques. Bookings now open! Home - Louise Marie Back Sewing Classes

Lukes Fine Arts
Welcome to Lukesfinearts! I'm Luke Lewis, an artist and weekend nurse, committed to providing quality art education in a supportive environment. Explore the world of realism through our 10-week term-by-term art classes, focusing on colored and graphite pencil techniques. Classes are intentionally kept small for personalised attention and impressive outcomes. Visit lukesfinearts.com.au, or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook at Lukesfinearts. Let's embark on this creative journey together! 

Creative Kids Art Club
Come and join us for exciting art classes! Kids after school art classes are taught by qualified and experienced specialist art teachers for children 5-14 years, available at Willagee, Mount Pleasant & Riverton. Ph 0476 149 696 or visit the website for more infomraiton or to book! Creative Kids Art Club

Perth Goju Karate - Beginners program starting now
Build self-confidence, karate skill, respect and self-defence with an emphasis on fun and friendship.  New classes near you - four weeks free! all classes run after school https://perthgojukarate.wordpress.com/ or phone 0402 830 402.

Better Health Program
Encourage your child and family to establish healthy eating and physical activity habits, for free!  Better Health Program provides you with guidance, resources and solutions to help your family lead a healthier lifestyle.  For more, visit Home - Better Health Program
 
eSafety's Guide to Parental Controls - FREE live webinar
Register for the free webinar, eSafety's guide to parental controls, for parents and carers from the eSafety Commissioner.  The webinar will look at how parents and carers can set up devices and apps to help kids and young people stay safe online. 

It will cover:

  • the benefits and limitations of parental controls
  • how to set up iOS and Android devices for safety
  • how to set up popular games and apps for safety
  • using family tech agreements and other parenting strategies to manage online risks
  • how eSafety can help when things go wrong.

This webinar will include practical tips, demonstrations and advice. To register, visit: esafety.gov.au/parents.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
FREE Triple P seminars give you simple, practical strategies to help you raise a happy confident child.  For more information, visit https://www.education.wa.edu.au/triple-p.