Governance program
We have developed a fun and interactive school’s program for students who are undertaking the Governance and Citizenship subject.
The program involves the following:
- Your class visiting Council chambers on a Tuesday to participate in a mock Council meeting.
- The Mayor and/ or a Councillor plus staff giving a presentation in our Council Chambers, talking to the students about Local Government and Council Services.
We have also developed a series of fact sheets and works sheets for the students to compliment their experiences and for you to use in the classroom.
At the completion of the program, all students receive a certificate and Council show bag.
If you would like your class to take part in one of the above options, please contact the Councillors Support Office on 9243 8846 to make a booking.
Fact sheets
Why do we need to governments? (pdf, 45KB)
Moonee Valley City Council (pdf, 69KB)
Moonee Valley Mayor and Councillors (pdf, 261KB)
Work sheets
Why do we need governments? (pdf, 46KB)
Moonee Valley City Council (pdf, 69KB)
Moonee Valley Mayor and Councillors (pdf, 44KB)
Class activity
Developing a class budget (pdf, 46KB)
Essendon Traffic School is a mini road set up for kids aged three to ten, complete with road signs, railway bells and traffic lights. It is a safe place for kids to practice riding their bicycles and learn about road rules. During the school term, education sessions are available in the morning or afternoons during weekdays. Classes are limited to a maximum of 30 children and must be accompanied by teachers.
The Walking School Bus is a fun, healthy and safe way for primary school-aged children to travel to and from school. The "bus" is not a real vehicle but a group of children who walk to school accompanied by two adult leaders (one "driver" and one "conductor"), picking up and delivering children at "bus stops" on the way to school. It aims to increase physical activity amongst children and reduce traffic congestion around schools.
The Junior Ranger program is a fun way for kids to interact with local flora and fauna in Queens Park. Each child receives a kit and will get to discover ducks, water hens, cockatoos and even rainbow lorikeets, along with native plants such as the banksia and various eucalyptus species. As a reward, kids receive a Junior Rangers sticker and a flora and fauna map and guide that they can take home to continue exploring their neighbourhood.
Road safety education for pre-learner students is a three tiered process incorporating Keys Please (Year 10/15-16 year olds), Fit2Drive (Year 11/16-17 year olds) and Looking After Our Mates (Year 12) sessions. We can assist schools and sporting groups in organising these sessions.
Work experience
We are working with local secondary schools to provide work experience placements for students. All work experience placements must be sponsored by an institution that is able to cover personal accident and public liability insurance.
We are working with local secondary schools to provide work experience placements for students. All work experience placements must be sponsored by an institution that is able to cover personal accident and public liability insurance.We are working with local secondary schools to provide work experience placements for students. All work experience placements must be sponsored by an institution that is able to cover personal accident and public liability insurance.
Better Moves Around Schools
The Better Moves Arounds Schools program allows us to work with schools to improve traffic, safety and parking management, and encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport when travelling to and from school. For more information contact us on 9243 8888.
Environment Resource Kit for Teachers
We have some great resources available to your school to increase environmental awareness as well as information about other organisations that run environmental programs or provide funding or support. This environment resource kit (pdf, 118KB) is your one stop shop for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and transport resources. There is also information about our teachers environment network which meets the first Thursday of each term. Contact environment@mvcc.vic.gov.au if you would like more information.