Hampton Park Community House

07/06/2026

You're Invited to a Community Tree Planting Day! 🌱
Our friends in Hampton Park Community Groups Connect warmly invite community groups, local residents, families, and anyone interested to attend a special community tree planting day hosted by the Hampton Park Progress Association and VIC Cobbers.

📅 Sunday 14 June
📍 River Gum Creek Reserve
🌿 Open to everyone

Join us for a morning of planting trees, connecting with the community, and helping enhance one of our beautiful local nature reserves. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy some good conversation, and make a positive contribution to our local environment.

🍽️ Food will be provided
🌳 Tree planting and environmental improvement
🤝 Community connection and conversation

Bring your friends, family, neighbours, or community group members along and help us make a lasting difference.

Everyone is welcome, and we'd love to see you there! 💚

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au

🌱🌳🤝

06/06/2026

📚✨ National Simultaneous Storytime at Kinder! ✨📚

On 27 May, our kinder children enjoyed a wonderful experience celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime! At 12pm, the children joined thousands of others across Australia to listen to the beautiful story “Luna Roo”.

What is National Simultaneous Storytime?
It is a special annual event where children all around the country read the same story at the same time. This shared reading experience helps promote a love of books, storytelling, and learning.

How does it support children’s development?
Participating in Storytime activities like this supports children in many ways:
🌟 Language & literacy – builds vocabulary and listening skills
🌟 Imagination & creativity – encourages children to think and explore new ideas
🌟 Social connections – creates a sense of community as children share the experience together
🌟 Confidence & engagement – helps children develop focus, participation, and enjoyment in learning

Our children were so engaged and excited to be part of such a meaningful nationwide event! 📖💛

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au



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05/06/2026

🌏🌿 World Environment Day 🌿🌏

This week in our Kinder Room, children had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities focused on caring for our environment and learning how we can all help keep our planet safe and healthy. 💚

♻️ Children engaged in a sorting game using recycled materials found around the room. They worked together to sort items into different categories, including:
🟢 Recyclable items
🍂 Compost items
🗑️ General waste

🎨 As part of our creative learning experiences, children also completed a cutting and pasting activity where they identified everyday items and placed them into the correct waste category. This hands-on activity helped children develop their understanding of recycling, composting, and reducing waste.

🌱 Through these experiences, children learned the importance of making environmentally responsible choices and discovered simple ways they can help protect the Earth for future generations.

Together, we are encouraging our young learners to become caring and responsible environmental stewards. 🌍💚

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au

04/06/2026

Families in Hampton Park — you have a team behind you 💛

Winter can sometimes feel like a harder season for families. The shorter days, the school terms, the juggle of work and life — it all adds up. 💛 That's why our Family Services team at Hampton Park Community House is here year-round — to walk alongside you, whatever your season looks like right now.

We offer compassionate, confidential and culturally sensitive support to families in Hampton Park and surrounds. Whether you need practical help, someone to talk to, or a referral to a specialist service, we are here. No judgment. Just support.

📧 [email protected]

📞 (03) 8768 8342

📍 16–20 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au



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03/06/2026

Mabo Day — honouring Eddie Koiki Mabo & the journey of reconciliation 🤲

Today is Mabo Day — a day to honour the legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the landmark 1992 High Court decision that recognised the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to their traditional lands. 🤲 Today also marks the final day of National Reconciliation Week 2026. As this important week draws to a close, we reflect on all we have learned and recommit to the daily work of reconciliation. At Hampton Park Community House, we continue to honour the Bunurong/Boonwurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we stand, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. The journey of reconciliation continues — and we walk it together.

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au

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02/06/2026

Welcome to June — what's on this week at HPCH! 💛

June is here, and Hampton Park Community House is the warmest place to be! ☕💛

Our Community Services programs are running all winter long — with something to help you stay connected, active and inspired:

🎨 Arts and creative classes

💪 Fitness and wellbeing programs

☕ Social groups and friendship circles

📚 Learning and skills workshops

🌿 Community events for all ages

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au



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01/06/2026

Roar! 🦖 Today is Dinosaur Day, and we are feeling a little "prehistoric" here at Hampton Park Community House Children’s Services!

Whether they fly like a Pterodactyl or stomp like a T-Rex, children have an amazing, natural fascination with these ancient giants. Dinosaurs are fantastic for sparking early imagination, encouraging curiosity, and exploring science through play.

We want to hear from you! 👇 Parents, what is your child’s absolute favourite dinosaur? Drop a comment below and let us know if you have a little paleontologist at home! 🦕

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31/05/2026

❄️ Beat the Winter Blues: Old School House Winter Holiday Program! ❄️

Looking to escape the cold, try something new, and connect with great people? We are excited to launch our Winter Holiday Program designed exclusively for adults (16+)!

Come along to the Old School House to relax, chat, and enjoy a warm, welcoming community space. Plus, morning tea is included (light refreshments provided)! ☕✨

Here is what we have lined up for you from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM:

🎨 ARTS & CRAFTS | Thursday 2nd July Get creative with small canvas painting, coaster decorating, and air-drying clay creations. A wonderful space to relax and make something uniquely yours.

🎲 GAMES DAY | Friday 3rd July Join our community board games session for a friendly morning of games, laughter, and connection. Meet new people and challenge your skills!

🧁 DECORATING CLASS | Thursday 9th July Get creative in our cupcake decorating session! Decorate delicious treats, then sit back and enjoy your creations with a warm cuppa.

🎱 COMMUNITY DAY | Friday 10th July Join us for a fun-filled community bingo session! Enjoy the community spirit, friendly competition, and be in the running to win some small prizes.

📌 Important Details:

👥 Who: Adults aged 16 and over (No children, please!)

📍 Where: Old School House, Reagans Road

💰 Cost: Gold coin donation

⚠️ Note: Places are limited!

📞 How to Register: Secure your spot today via TryBooking or by contacting us directly:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 03 8768 8342 or Mobile: 0493 040 499

🌐 Website: hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au (or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

We can't wait to see you there! 🧡

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30/05/2026

During Mother’s Day week, we were delighted to host a special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea across our Kindergarten and OSHC programs.

It was wonderful to welcome so many mothers and special caregivers into our learning spaces to spend quality time with their children in a warm and welcoming environment. Families enjoyed sharing afternoon tea together, participating in activities, and creating special memories as part of the celebrations.

Our OSHC children proudly created beautiful handmade craft gifts for their mums, adding a thoughtful and personal touch to the occasion.

We also received lovely feedback from families, with many mothers sharing heartfelt comments and reflections on our feedback canvas and questionnaires in their home languages, helping us celebrate and include the diversity of our HPCH community.

Thank you to all the mothers, grandmothers, and special caregivers who joined us and continue to play such an important role in the lives of our children every day.

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au

29/05/2026

🐝 Celebrating Bee Day at Hampton Park Community House! 🐝

Our Kindergarten and OSHC programs recently buzzed with excitement as we celebrated Bee Day! The children dove into a fun, engaging day filled with a variety of bee-themed activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Here is a look at what our little busy bees got up to:

🌟 Kindergarten Highlights

Group Time Discoveries: We explored fascinating facts about bees and their incredibly important role in nature and the environment. The room came alive as everyone joined in singing lively, interactive bee songs!

Yellow & Black Playdough: The children expressed their creativity by mixing vibrant yellow and black playdough to sculpt and shape their very own bees.

Sensory Slime: We whipped up bright, colourful slime, which was a massive hit for hands-on learning and sensory exploration.

🎨 OSHC Program Fun

Beehive Artwork: Our older children showed off their fantastic artistic skills with Bee Day colouring activities and detailed beehive artwork, demonstrating a wonderful understanding of bees and their natural habitats.

🧠 How This Supports Learning & Development:

These interactive experiences do so much more than just keep hands busy! They play a vital role in early childhood development by:

🌻 Building environmental knowledge about nature and why bees are so important.

🎨 Encouraging creativity and imagination through diverse arts and crafts.

💪 Supporting fine motor skills through pinching, shaping playdough, colouring, and crafting.

🖐️ Promoting sensory exploration through tactile slime making.

💬 Developing communication and social skills during group discussions and shared team experiences.

A huge thank you to our wonderful educators and enthusiastic children for making Bee Day such a sweet success! 🍯✨

www.hamptonparkch.vic.edu.au