What to expect for 2020:
Please remember it is up to the group to organise activities each term and support those lovely parents (and grandparents!) who volunteer their time and effort. Make sure to check out the ABOUT page for more details. Our Behaviour Guidelines are available there. Parents are to remain at the venue and remain responsible for their children at all times.
Below is a description of the main workshops being run each term. We also have an end of term party, excursions, incursions, movie nights, a lantern festival and a co-op magazine edited and compiled by the kids. And much much more.
Please remember it is up to the group to organise activities each term and support those lovely parents (and grandparents!) who volunteer their time and effort. Make sure to check out the ABOUT page for more details. Our Behaviour Guidelines are available there. Parents are to remain at the venue and remain responsible for their children at all times.
Below is a description of the main workshops being run each term. We also have an end of term party, excursions, incursions, movie nights, a lantern festival and a co-op magazine edited and compiled by the kids. And much much more.
TERM 1, 2020
THE PLAN SO FAR...
INCURSION/EXCURSION– (to be confirmed). Extra costs are involved.
10.00am – 12.00am Games – This is a free games session with games ranging from board games, twister, free Lego building and the human knot type active games. Families bring in their own games to share and teach others. All ages welcome.
10.00am – 12.00am RUBIK'S CUBE: Last semester we had an amazing experience designing and building the Mona Lisa using 300 Rubik's cubes. This term we will be looking for a team of talented designers to build a new master piece. What shall it be? All ages welcome.
10.00am-12:00am Craft: Crochet and knitting activities for all ages. Bring in your projects from home. Share your skills. From finger-knitting to making costumes.
11.30am-12.00pm Physics: A series of short hands-on Physics experiments, from Roller Coasters to Light Refraction.
12pm-1pm LUNCH
1.00pm – 3.00pm DRAMA – (we hire a teacher for this). This term we are splitting this group into three sessions.
Session 1 DRAMA GAMES (all ages),
Session 2 SHAKESPEARE IN 10 MIN (9 years and up),
Session 3 DEBATE TRADECRAFT (9 years and up)
These are fun and relaxed explorations of team work, communication and expression.
1.00-2.30pm ART - Polymer Clay: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. We use polymer clay to make decorations, jewelry, model toys - and much more. All ages welcome.
1.00-2.30pm LEGO: This session will alternate between a free build session and a Lego Engineering Challenge. All ages welcome.
2.30pm-3pm Pack up.
INCURSION/EXCURSION– (to be confirmed). Extra costs are involved.
10.00am – 12.00am Games – This is a free games session with games ranging from board games, twister, free Lego building and the human knot type active games. Families bring in their own games to share and teach others. All ages welcome.
10.00am – 12.00am RUBIK'S CUBE: Last semester we had an amazing experience designing and building the Mona Lisa using 300 Rubik's cubes. This term we will be looking for a team of talented designers to build a new master piece. What shall it be? All ages welcome.
10.00am-12:00am Craft: Crochet and knitting activities for all ages. Bring in your projects from home. Share your skills. From finger-knitting to making costumes.
11.30am-12.00pm Physics: A series of short hands-on Physics experiments, from Roller Coasters to Light Refraction.
12pm-1pm LUNCH
1.00pm – 3.00pm DRAMA – (we hire a teacher for this). This term we are splitting this group into three sessions.
Session 1 DRAMA GAMES (all ages),
Session 2 SHAKESPEARE IN 10 MIN (9 years and up),
Session 3 DEBATE TRADECRAFT (9 years and up)
These are fun and relaxed explorations of team work, communication and expression.
1.00-2.30pm ART - Polymer Clay: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. We use polymer clay to make decorations, jewelry, model toys - and much more. All ages welcome.
1.00-2.30pm LEGO: This session will alternate between a free build session and a Lego Engineering Challenge. All ages welcome.
2.30pm-3pm Pack up.
TERM 4, 2019
INCURSION/EXCURSION– THE CIRCUS SPOT and ADAM WALLACE (author and illustrator). Extra costs are involved.
10.00am – 12.00am Games – This is a free games session with games ranging from board games, rubik's mosaic building/puzzling, twister, free lego building and the human knot type active games. Families bring in their own games to share and teach others.
10.30am-11:00pm Book Club This term we will introduce a book club. Plot, character development, story arc and perspective. Some will also choose to take the NANOWRIMO challenge (November Novel Writing Month). The book this term is THE CANDYMAKERS by Wendy Mass.
11.00am-11.30pm Magazine The focus this term is on getting the magazine compiled, edited and printed. We collect articles, pictures, comic strips and puzzles. (This session is for over 10 yr olds).
11.30pm-12.00 : SCIENCE - BIOLOGY: Our focus will be on plant biology and growth. We will be growing seedlings and measuring change and exploring local permaculture opportunities.
1.00pm – 2.45pm DRAMA– (we hire a teacher for this) This is a fun, relaxed, exploration of team work, communication and expression. We have two or three groups depending on numbers. (5-7, 8-9 and 10-15yr olds)
1.00-2.30pm ART - Polymer Clay: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. We use polymer clay to make decorations, jewelry, model toys - and much more.
10.00am – 12.00am Games – This is a free games session with games ranging from board games, rubik's mosaic building/puzzling, twister, free lego building and the human knot type active games. Families bring in their own games to share and teach others.
10.30am-11:00pm Book Club This term we will introduce a book club. Plot, character development, story arc and perspective. Some will also choose to take the NANOWRIMO challenge (November Novel Writing Month). The book this term is THE CANDYMAKERS by Wendy Mass.
11.00am-11.30pm Magazine The focus this term is on getting the magazine compiled, edited and printed. We collect articles, pictures, comic strips and puzzles. (This session is for over 10 yr olds).
11.30pm-12.00 : SCIENCE - BIOLOGY: Our focus will be on plant biology and growth. We will be growing seedlings and measuring change and exploring local permaculture opportunities.
1.00pm – 2.45pm DRAMA– (we hire a teacher for this) This is a fun, relaxed, exploration of team work, communication and expression. We have two or three groups depending on numbers. (5-7, 8-9 and 10-15yr olds)
1.00-2.30pm ART - Polymer Clay: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. We use polymer clay to make decorations, jewelry, model toys - and much more.
TERM 3, 2019
INCURSION/EXCURSION– LATITUDE. Extra costs are involved.
10.00am – 12.00am Games – This is a free games session with games ranging from board games, rubik's mosaic building/puzzling, twister and the human knot type active games. Families bring in their own games to share and teach others.
ARTS EXPO AND RECITAL PRACTICE– We have our annual Performance and Arts/Science display this term! Individuals and groups prepare work to display, as well as singing, dancing, musical instruments, poem recitals and more. Parents and children welcome to perform. Time will be put aside here to prepare.
1.00-1.45pm ART/CRAFT: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. They could include: hand-sewing, knitting, crochet, drawing, painting, polymer clay also using the inspiration of ArtEyeDeer an online Art class for older students (for all ages). Co-ordinated by Nicci.
1.00pm-1.45 : SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY: This session will be focused on exploding rockets, slime, density, learning states of matter and the periodic table. A hands-on session and fun for all ages. Co-ordinated by Jo
1.45pm-2.30pm Magazine This term's magazine will have a topic/focus, still to choose. The group writes articles, draw pictures, comic strips and puzzles on that topic. (For over 10 year olds. Co-ordinated by Sonia).
1.45 - 2.30pm : STOP MOTION: This session is focused on different techniques of STORY DEVELOPMENT using stop motion software. Families must bring in their own equipment such as: iPad, camera stand, background and objects/characters. Parents must be present to assist their children if needed (especially under 8's). Fun for all ages!
10.00am – 12.00am Games – This is a free games session with games ranging from board games, rubik's mosaic building/puzzling, twister and the human knot type active games. Families bring in their own games to share and teach others.
ARTS EXPO AND RECITAL PRACTICE– We have our annual Performance and Arts/Science display this term! Individuals and groups prepare work to display, as well as singing, dancing, musical instruments, poem recitals and more. Parents and children welcome to perform. Time will be put aside here to prepare.
1.00-1.45pm ART/CRAFT: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. They could include: hand-sewing, knitting, crochet, drawing, painting, polymer clay also using the inspiration of ArtEyeDeer an online Art class for older students (for all ages). Co-ordinated by Nicci.
1.00pm-1.45 : SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY: This session will be focused on exploding rockets, slime, density, learning states of matter and the periodic table. A hands-on session and fun for all ages. Co-ordinated by Jo
1.45pm-2.30pm Magazine This term's magazine will have a topic/focus, still to choose. The group writes articles, draw pictures, comic strips and puzzles on that topic. (For over 10 year olds. Co-ordinated by Sonia).
1.45 - 2.30pm : STOP MOTION: This session is focused on different techniques of STORY DEVELOPMENT using stop motion software. Families must bring in their own equipment such as: iPad, camera stand, background and objects/characters. Parents must be present to assist their children if needed (especially under 8's). Fun for all ages!
Term 2
10.00am – 11.00am ROBO-RALLY – This is a robotics challenge session. Families bring in their own spheros (one per child) and battle through the fun open ended challenges each week. We are using MINI-SPHERO (available from Officeworks). Parents must be present to assist any child under 10yrs at all times. If you are not able to be in the room please email us to explore other options (this group is for 6yrs and older). Co-ordinated by Ann-Marie
11.00am – 12.00pm LEGO CHALLENGE – Using normal Lego, Technical Lego and basic Physics this session is a fun exploration of science through Lego (Designed for 6yrs and older). Co-ordinated by Bec.
10.00-1.00pm ART/CRAFT: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. They could include: hand-sewing, knitting, crochet, drawing, painting, polymer clay also using the inspiration of ArtEyeDeer an online Art class for older students (for all ages). Co-ordinated by Nicci.
1.00pm-1.45 : STOP MOTION: This session is focused on different techniques of STORY DEVELOPMENT. Most students will be using Stop Motion technology to tell their story, however some will be creating Comic Strips and others will be continuing to work on their previous work. (We have two groups 6-10yr olds and 11-16yr olds)
1.45pm-2.30pm Magazine This term is compiling all the work from the semester into a take home magazine.
1.45pm-2.30pm SPORT This session is an active games session including skipping, organised ball games and free park play.
10.00am – 11.00am ROBO-RALLY – This is a robotics challenge session. Families bring in their own spheros (one per child) and battle through the fun open ended challenges each week. We are using MINI-SPHERO (available from Officeworks). Parents must be present to assist any child under 10yrs at all times. If you are not able to be in the room please email us to explore other options (this group is for 6yrs and older). Co-ordinated by Ann-Marie
11.00am – 12.00pm LEGO CHALLENGE – Using normal Lego, Technical Lego and basic Physics this session is a fun exploration of science through Lego (Designed for 6yrs and older). Co-ordinated by Bec.
10.00-1.00pm ART/CRAFT: This session will have many options for all ages and interests. They could include: hand-sewing, knitting, crochet, drawing, painting, polymer clay also using the inspiration of ArtEyeDeer an online Art class for older students (for all ages). Co-ordinated by Nicci.
1.00pm-1.45 : STOP MOTION: This session is focused on different techniques of STORY DEVELOPMENT. Most students will be using Stop Motion technology to tell their story, however some will be creating Comic Strips and others will be continuing to work on their previous work. (We have two groups 6-10yr olds and 11-16yr olds)
1.45pm-2.30pm Magazine This term is compiling all the work from the semester into a take home magazine.
1.45pm-2.30pm SPORT This session is an active games session including skipping, organised ball games and free park play.
Term 1:
9.45am-10.15am Science - Physics – (this has been delayed until term 2 or 3) Each week there is a new experiment to be inspired by. It is aimed at 6-10 yr olds, however older and younger children will enjoy this session also. Mostly Demo's this term. Our first weeks will be considering LIGHT: refraction, reflection, rainbows and more. Co-ordinated by JO
10.00am – 11.30am ROBO-RALLY – This is a robotics challenge session. Families bring in their own equipment and try one or all of the following: Robot Team Dance, Sumo Wrestling, or navigating a MAZE. We recommend the SPHERO for beginners (available from Officeworks), however some of us will have Meet Edisons, NXT’s and EV3’s. Parents must be present to assist any child under 10yrs at all times. If you are not able to be in the room please email us to explore other options (this group is for 6yrs and older). Co-ordinated by Sonia, Ann-Marie and Kevin
10.00-11.30am ART/CRAFT: This session will have multiple tables set up with many options for all ages and interests. They could include: hand-sewing, knitting, crochet, drawing, painting, polymer clay (and playdough for under 6 yr olds mainly). Co-ordinated by Anna, and TBC
1.00pm-1.45 : DRAMA (we hire a teacher for this) This is a fun, relaxed, exploration of team work, communication and expression. We have two groups (6-10yr olds and 11-15yr olds)
1.45pm-2.30pm Magazine (Topic this term is “MEDIEVAL”) In this session we read/talk/draw and explore the topic MEDIEVAL. We then compile a co-op magazine from this work for families to take home at the end of the semester. (Group 1: 6-10yr olds and Group 2: 11-15yr olds)
1.00pm-2.30pm Lego Technic This session is a free build session using lego and lego technic.
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What's coming up? More Lego Challenges? Hands on Science? Art? Music? Language? Its up to you! Our aim is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids to continue the adventure that is LEARNING. The above plan is only a guide, it may change at any time in response to parent/instructor availability.
What's coming up? More Lego Challenges? Hands on Science? Art? Music? Language? Its up to you! Our aim is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids to continue the adventure that is LEARNING. The above plan is only a guide, it may change at any time in response to parent/instructor availability.