Nexus Parent Newsletter - Novita Children's Services

Loreto College Sony FoundationChildren’s Holiday CampLoreto College will host its annual ‘Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp’ for children withdisabilities from midday Saturday 12 December - Tuesday 15 December at Karrawood, the LoretoBoarding House 324 Portrush Road, Marryatville.Who is the camp for?Children with a disability aged between 7 - 12 years, whose parents and teachers believe thatthey would both enjoy and benefit from such an experience. Due to the generous sponsorshipof the Sony Foundation, the camp is offered free of charge.What will we be doing?The camp will offer a variety of activities, including arts, aquatics, dance and music, a mini Loreto fair,an excursion and our very own Christmas party. There will be plenty of time to relax and rest, to listento stories and make new friends.Who are the carers?Twenty specially selected Year 11 and 12 students from Loreto and Rostrevor Colleges will act asfull time companions for the children attending the camp. They undergo training in a number of areasin preparation for their responsibilities on the camp. The camp coordinating team will be therealong side, assisting the students in their role.Any families interested in the opportunity for a child with a disability to join our camp, or for moreinformation contact camp registrar Bess Smith on 8334 4200 or email bess.smith@loreto.sa.edu.auRestless Dance Theatre - The Siblings ProjectDo you have a brother or sister with a disability? Are you aged between 15 and 27 years and have an interest in the performing arts?Want to get involved in a creative project?The Siblings Project is an opportunity to use dance, theatre, music, photography or film to engage with Australia’s leading youthdance company that works with disabled and non-disabled people to create unexpectedly real dance theatre.When: 29 July - 23 September, 6.00pm – 8.00pm Where: Restless Studio, 234a Sturt Street, AdelaideCost: Free, but places are limited, book today on 8212 8495 or email: info@restlessdance.orgCelebrating 70 years caring for children with a disability7