News - The Hunt Club
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Land release unlocks door to The Hunt ClubProspective buyers who have been waiting for an opportunity to secure land at The Hunt Club now have their chance following an exclusive release of blocks within the Mayfield Precinct at the award-winning estate in Cranbourne East. Located in the south eastern section of the estate, the Mayfield Precinct is set to become one of the most sought after areas within The Hunt Club, with a park and wetlands to be created in its neighbourhood. “Interest in this release has been immediate, with the first sales having been taken from day one,” said The Hunt Club Marketing Executive, Irene Najdecki. “People from all over Melbourne are looking to call The Hunt Club home, so buyers are advised not to delay as there are only a limited number of blocks in this latest release.” Over the past decade, The Hunt Club has built an excellent reputation as a growing community offering a family-friendly lifestyle. An ever-expanding range of local facilities and services has been further enhanced in 2011 with the opening of state-of-the-art Primary and Secondary schools and the commencement of a second bus route within the neighbourhood. Other key local facilities and services include a childcare centre, council Maternal and Child Health Centre including two kindergarten rooms, as well as the Hunters Green Retirement Village. The Hunt Club is also renowned for its picturesque natural surroundings, being one of only a select group of Victorian developments to carry HIA Greensmart recognition for achieving minimal environmental impact, maximum energy efficiency and superior urban design. All new homes constructed in the estate are connected to a recycled water supply for a variety of non-drinking purposes. Keeping pace with the information age, residents at The Hunt Club also enjoy the availability of super high speed broadband in all homes. “The Hunt Club has everything new home buyers are looking for, including location and affordability. Families want to build their futures here and this new land release within the Mayfield Precinct provides the key to the door,” Ms Najdecki commented. To obtain further details on the current Stage 84 release at The Hunt Club, visit the Land Sales and Information Office at 14 Broad Oak Drive, Cranbourne East (Melways ref: 134 D3) open daily from 10am to 5pm, or phone (03) 5996 7088. Updated October 2011 
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Local groups rewarded through The Hunt Club Community FundEstate project manager the Dennis Family Corporation has awarded a total of $14,000 to 18 local not-for-profit organisations operating in the Cranbourne area through financial grants from The Hunt Club Community Fund for 2011. The annual initiative assesses, approves and allocates funding of either $500 or $1000 to eligible groups who make application for assistance towards projects, programs and activities within the local community. “Our Community Fund at The Hunt Club has reached its tenth year and has now distributed in excess of $135,000 to a variety of organisations within the Casey Community,” said Dennis Family Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Peter Levinge. “The fund rewards some of the important work being carried out in the local community, which often otherwise would go without recognition. We have seen The Hunt Club estate prosper in its development over the past decade and the Community Fund has been an ongoing source of support for an ever expanding list of deserving organisations within the region,” he added. Grant recipients from The Hunt Club Community Fund of 2011 announced at the presentation function at The Hunt Club Land Sales Office on 14 September were as follows: • Cranbourne CFA … for bedding for relief staff
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New land release offers chance to call The Hunt Club homeProspective new home buyers now have a much awaited chance to join the fortunate families who call The Hunt Club home following a new release of land at the award-winning estate in Cranbourne East. The allotments are situated in the south eastern section of the estate, with some of the blocks overlooking future park and wetlands. “It comes as no surprise that there has been such a sense of anticipation towards this land release at The Hunt Club,” said The Hunt Club Marketing Executive, Irene Najdecki. “Having already gained an excellent reputation as an established community, the range of local facilities and services has been further enhanced in recent months with the opening of state-of-the-art Primary and Secondary schools and the commencement of a second bus route within the neighbourhood,” she explained. Other key local facilities and services include a childcare centre, council Maternal and Child Health Centre including two kindergarten rooms, as well as the Hunters Green Retirement Village. “The Hunt Club is already a great place to call home, but just keeps getting better,” Ms Najdecki commented. The Hunt Club is one of a select group of Victorian developments to carry HIA Greensmart recognition for achieving minimal environmental impact, maximum energy efficiency and superior urban design. All new homes constructed at the estate are connected to a recycled water supply for a variety of non-drinking purposes. Keeping pace with the information age, residents at The Hunt Club also enjoy the availability of super high speed broadband in all homes. “It is the whole package of the lifestyle at The Hunt Club that appeals to all types of home buyers – from its picturesque natural setting, wide ranging local family facilities and strong sense of community, to its ideal location and genuine affordability, Ms Najdecki said. To obtain further details on the new land release at The Hunt Club, visit the Land Sales and Information Office at 14 Broad Oak Drive, Cranbourne East (Melways ref: 134 D3) open daily from 10am to 5pm, or phone (03) 5996 7088.
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$14,000 available in local community grantsThe Hunt Club 2011 Community Fund opened for applications on 20th June and this year has a total pool of $14,000 available to eligible local not-for-profit groups. The fund was established by The Hunt Club estate project manager the Dennis Family Corporation to support local community groups through the awarding of annual grants. Now in its tenth year of operation, The Hunt Club Community Fund has already donated more than $120,000 to organisations in the local area. The fund’s eligibility criteria requires applicants to be not-for-profit organisations which have been operating within the Cranbourne 3977 postcode area for a minimum of twelve months. Applications for 2011 will close at 5pm on Friday, 29th July. Dennis Family Corporation Chief Executive, Peter Levinge, said that grants may be requested for any worthwhile purpose. “Each year the fund offers financial grants of either $500 or $1,000 to a diverse range of community groups, with monies used to support a wide variety of activities and projects,” Mr Levinge explained. Last year The Hunt Club Community Fund approved grants for 21 separate organisations. “We are proud to continue to give back to the local community through this initiative and encourage all eligible groups to apply by the 29th July deadline,” Mr Levinge added. Grant recipients will be decided by an independent judging panel comprising community representatives*. The successful groups will be announced in September. For more information about The Hunt Club Community Fund or to obtain an application form, visit the Land Sales Centre at 14 Broad Oak Drive, Cranbourne East (Mel Ref: 134 D3), call 5996 7088 or log onto please go to www.huntclub.com.au. -Ends- *The Dennis Family Corporation will appoint a judging panel to consider each application for a grant from the Community Fund. For each application the panel may decide, at its absolute discretion, to either award a grant from the Community Fund pool or to refuse the application. Any funds remaining in the Community Fund after all application decisions have been made will be added to the Community Fund for the following year.
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New schools open to acclaimThe opening of new State primary and secondary schools within The Hunt Club community in February created a major landmark and milestone moment in the estate’s young history. Cranbourne East Secondary College and Cranbourne East Primary School commenced classes on February 4 and according to their respective principals, both schools have made extremely positive and bright beginnings. “It's been an absolutely exciting time,” reports Primary School principal Garry Rolfe. “There is a real buzz around the place. I’ve been so impressed by the high level of enthusiasm from everyone – from the students, to the parents and our staff.” Secondary School principal Barry Wiggs has experienced the same reaction as his colleague. “The start of the year has been very smooth,” he confirms. “Students and staff are very positive about the school and we’re very happy with the start of the year.” Victorian Minister for Education, the Hon. Martin Dixon visited the Secondary School on February 11 to officially declare the facility open. “It was a fantastic occasion,” Mr Wiggs says. “The Minister met students and toured the school before unveiling a plaque at a specially convened assembly.” It is planned for the Primary School to have a separate event to mark its official opening. The two newly-constructed state-of-the-art educational centres are located on the same site bounded by Broad Oak Drive, Corrigans Road, Stately Drive and Bowyer Avenue, with students sharing a number of facilities including gymnasium and theatre. The Primary School has commenced its life with multiple classes in each level from Prep to Year 6, whilst the Secondary School’s curriculum is limited to Year 7 in its inaugural year. It is planned for the scope of the Secondary School to expand by one year level annually until the VCE program is incorporated. For 2011, the Primary School has attracted just under 450 initial students spread across 21 grades – five Prep classes, two Year One classes, three classes each in Years 2, 3, 4 and 5, and two classes in Year 6. Educating and supervising the students are 31 staff including support personnel. For its initial intake of Year 7 students, the Secondary School has commenced with 150 enrolments, a level it is comfortable with and aims to maintain. Teacher numbers at the Secondary School total eleven. Both principals report that the concept of utilising some shared facilities had proved advantageous. “It’s been outstanding. We are in a unique position and I can also see an opportunity to share teaching staff with specialist skills in the future,” Mr Rolfe states. Mr Wiggs also recognises further potential in the shared services arrangement between the schools. “Absolutely so, and I am looking forward to expanding the relationship over the years ahead,” he maintains. Mr Rolfe says the feedback he had received walking around the grounds and talking to parents after school had been overwhelmingly positive and supportive. “People are just so excited. Speaking to the parents, they are so impressed with the facilities,” he comments. “We are already forming those positive relationships and I now look forward to really developing a wider school community environment involving staff, students, parents and our key external partners,” he adds. Mr Wiggs has also been receiving nothing but widespread praise and endorsements since the Secondary School opened its doors. “I have received a great deal of positive feedback on everything from our buildings to the quality of our teachers. People are saying everything is great,” he concludes. For further information or enrolment enquiries, residents of The Hunt Club and surrounding areas are welcome to contact the respective offices on 5990 0400 (Cranbourne East Primary School) or 5990 0200 (Cranbourne East Secondary School).
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The Hunt Club goes into bat for local cricketThe Hunt Club keeps putting runs on the board and recently added to its local community support by sponsoring the Cranbourne Cricket Club. With a history spanning 130 years, the Cranbourne Cricket Club is one of the largest cricket clubs in Victoria involving approximately 350 playing members from junior to senior ranks. Nicknamed “The Eagles”, Cranbourne Cricket Club participates in the Dandenong District Cricket Association and is based at Casey Fields. In the 2010/2011 season, the club fielded nine senior teams, 12 junior teams for players aged eight to seventeen years and also had approximately 100 youngsters from the ages of five to nine registered for its Milo cricket program. According to The Hunt Club Marketing Executive, Irene Najdecki, there were obvious synergies to bring the growing residential estate and local cricket club together. “We are united by a focus on families and community involvement. The Hunt Club is delighted to join forces with the Cranbourne Cricket Club in recognition of the positive role it plays for so many people of all ages in the local area,” Ms Najdecki explains. Cranbourne Cricket Club Vice President, Shaun Petrie, said the sponsorship by the award-winning residential development would provide welcome assistance at both junior and senior level. “Our club enjoyed a successful season on the ground throughout our grades and this new sponsorship with The Hunt Club will aid us greatly off the field, so we are extremely appreciative and thankful for their very generous support,” Mr Petrie comments. As part of the sponsorship arrangement, The Hunt Club has gained prominent fence signage in front of the pavilion at Oval No. 2 at Casey Fields which is the Cranbourne Cricket Club’s main playing ground.
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