2012 Calendar

JANUARY

12 January

Chain Reaction Office Opens
Preparation Chain Reaction Programmes 2012

Australia Day

27 January

School Resumes

Mt Druitt Learning Ground Enrolments
By phone (02) 9953 3287 or  0417 420 620

FEBRUARY

6 February

Mentor Training Day Mt Druitt Learning Ground
If you would like to become a mentor one day per week call:
Margaret Bell     (02) 9953 3287 or
Email alana@chainreaction.org.au

6, 13, 20 & 27th  February

Mt Druitt Learning Ground Recruitment and Enrolment Days 
Come to Learning Groung. If you would like any information or wish to enrol in either our Adolescent or Parenting Program. Alternativley please call or email peggy@chainreaction.org.au Phone: (02) 9953 3287 or 0417 420 620

Melbourne Breakfast Programme Commences - Professor Marcia Langton AM

Join the Café (with 5 speakers for 2012 all with stimulating speakers addressing concept of social inclusion from different perspectives)

Parenting Programme Starts - Term 1
- Learning Ground in collaboration with the Parent Practice (6 weeks) for Aboriginal Parents and Carers of Aboriginal children.
Feb 14th, 21st, 28th, March 6th, 13th & 20th. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Sydney Breakfast Programme Commences - Sam Mostyn
'Social Inclusion from a business perspective'

Join the Cafe (with 5 speakers for 2012 all with stimulating speakers addressing concept of social inclusion from different perspectives).

Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au
Bookings essential

Mt Druitt Learning Ground Adolescent Program  Term 1 classes commence
9.30am - 2.30pm Monday (High School students)
10.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday (Primary School students)

MDLG operates its core programme every Monday for high school students and Wednesday for primary school students. Family members are expected to attend weekly. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills. It is especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools or adult learning environments.

Email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au  or Phone: (02) 9953 3287 or Debbie on 0417 420 620

MARCH

1 March

Enablers Program Western Sydney
For Community Leaders and Potential Leaders
Mt Druitt Learning Ground - a personal development and leadership programme. Certificated through Mt Druitt TAFE and providing credits in the TAFE courses. Those completing the programme can chose to go on to achieve accreditation through UWS to offer Enablers Program within their own organisations.

4 week program running from 10:30am-2:00pm with a light lunch. Program runs on March 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Enquires email peggy@chainreaction.org.au or call (02) 9953 3287 or Debbie on 0417 420 620

APRIL

Mount Druitt Learning Ground  - Term 1 Ends

6 - 9 April

Easter Break

Learning Ground In Service day for Mentors

25 April

Anzac Day

30 April and 2 May

MAY

Mt Druitt Learning Ground Adolescent Program (Primary School students) Term 2 classes commence
10.00am - 2.00pm
MDLG operates its core programme every Monday for high school students and Wednesday for primary school students. Family members are expected to attend weekly. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills. It is especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools or adult learning environments.

Email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: (02) 9953 3287 or 0417 420 620

Reconciliation Walk, 12:00-3pm

JUNE

12 June

Melbourne Breakfast Cafe

JULY

2 July

NAIDOC Week

16 July

Learning Ground Mentors In-Service

23 & 25 July

Learning Ground Mt Druitt - Term 3 Starts
9.30am - 2.30pm Monday
10.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday

Mt Druitt Learning Ground operates its core programme every Monday for high school students Years 8 - 12 and Wednesday for primary school and high school students Years 6 & 7. Family members are invited to attend weekly with students. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools.

Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au or Phone:  (02) 9953 3287 0r Debbie 0417 420 620

Parenting Programme Starts - Term 3
Learning Ground in collaboration with the Parent Practice (6 weeks) for Aboriginal Parents and Carers of Aboriginal children. 
July 24th, 31st, Aug 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th. Morning tea and lunch provided.

AUGUST

Sydney Breakfast Cafe 

SEPTEMBER

17 & 19 September

End 3rd term Learning Ground

OCTOBER

8 October

Mt Druitt Learning Ground In-service Training Day

10 October

Learning Ground Mt Druitt - Term 4
9.30am - 2.30pm Monday
10.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday

Mt Druitt Learning Ground operates its core programme every Monday for high school students Years 8 - 12 and every wednesday for primary school and high school students Years 6 & 7.  Family members are invited to attend weekly with students. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools.

Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: (02) 9953 3287 or Debbie on 0417 420 620

Sydney Breakfast Cafe

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Melbourne Breakfast Cafe

21 December

Office Closes 2012