Reception for Fostering Integration Grants

On Friday, March 8th Deb Vallely attended a reception hosted by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs The Hon David Coleman, MP. The event was to announce the recipients of the Fostering Integration Grants.  PRACE is honored to have …

Congratulations Class of 2018!

On Thursday we celebrated the accomplishments of a wonderful group of English language students with a special certificate ceremony. These hardworking students successfully completed a level of EAL study at PRACE in 2018. While some members of this group will …

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Last Friday at PRACE we marked this special day with a fun and interactive competition during morning tea. EAL teacher Marina opened the activity with a moving reflection, recognising the progress we’ve made as a society and prompting us to consider how …

Community News – March 2019

Thank you from Backpack Bed for Homeless

This Tuesday as the Community Green Thumbs Program set up their market stall in the Merrilands foyer, I was struck by the most amazing smell of basil. The freshness was literally in the air.  Every week I see students and …

SEEKING: Carpentry Trainer

Carpentry Trainer Position PRACE is a not-for-profit adult education provider and charity situated in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. We are currently seeking applications for the following position for 2019 delivery. Sessional trainer: Carpentry Trade 2 day per week (Tuesday …

Anniversary of the National Apology to Indigenous Australia

Yesterday marked the 11th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations and Indigenous Australia. To honour this important historic occasion our  EAL students gathered to view  a video of the speech Prime Minister  Kevin Rudd delivered in parliament on that day  in 2008. Students …

It’s HARVEST time!

This morning our Community Green Thumbs program brought their produce to market, transforming our student lounge into a feast for the senses! Students and staff flocked in to buy fresh veggies … and we’re delighted to announce that all of …

School is Back!

Welcome to 2019! After a rejuvenating summer break our staff and students are back and PRACE is back in full swing. Our office staff kicked off the year a few weeks ago then last Wednesday came our first teachers’ meeting …

Education Support Workshop for Interview Success

On 14th November 2018, 26 current PRACE Education Support students got an amazing opportunity to attend a Mock Interview Workshop generously hosted by Epping Views Primary School. Students from our March, May and June intakes attended the workshop along with …