What to expect for Term 4:
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 4, 2018
MORNING SESSION (10am - 1pm):
10am- 12pm : GAMES SESSION (all ages welcome): Chess, Cards, Twister, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, UNO, Dragon Riders, Four Queens, Bridge, Timber....please BYO games. Games that can be played in about 30-40min preferably. Co-ordinated by TBC.
11am-12pm: AFRICAN DRUMMING IN NOVEMBER: Rhythms of Life co-founder Mohammad will be visiting us to teach us some rhythms, songs and a little about his home and culture of West Ghana. A loud, fun and active session, be warned!
11.30am-12am : Minecraft Geography Team Build: (6-16 yr olds) This term the topic is LITERATURE. You can work individually, or in teams. We use Minecraft to build places and scenes from literature. For example: Harry Potter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Far Away Tree, The Old Woman Who Lived in A Shoe....its up to you! Remember to follow the group guidelines for online behaviour and happy building!! This session uses AGILE PROCESSES terminology like: Standups - Sprints - Retros - Showcases - Post-Mortems etc. Co-ordinated by Kevin.
12.00-1.00pm Lunch Break/Clean Up
AFTERNOON SESSION (1-3pm):
1pm-2.30am CO-OP MAGAZINE (over 10 yr olds): This is for those who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and coordinating our co-op magazine. (younger co-op children are also encouraged to contribute to the magazine however this class is primarily for older children). Co-ordinated by Cate
1.00pm- 1.45am, Art Class: This session will need lots of parental involvement - especially for kids under 10. Each week there will be a new medium introduced for example char coal, paint, wax, dyeing etc. Stations will be set up around the room for group and individual work. Wear clothes that can get messy! Coordinated by Shae
1.00pm-1.45pm Lego Free play: This is for anyone to enjoy and will be a free unstructured time. Co-ordinated by TBC
1.45pm-2.30pm Park Play/Games: Parents must accompany their children for this activity. Older children may remain up at the center to finish their Art and magazine projects. Co-ordinated by TBC
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
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What happened Term 3
MORNING SESSION (10am - 1pm):
10am- 12pm : GAMES SESSION (all ages welcome): Chess, Cards, Twister, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, UNO....please BYO games. Games that can be played in about 30min preferably. We supply the chess sets and we are happy to teach people. We will also run an online team chess tournament. Coordinated by Jeanee.
10.30am-11am : Minecraft Geography Team Build: (6-16 yr olds) This term we are trialing a Minecraft team build activity - Real World Structures. This half hour session will be a planning and reviewing session only. The Minecraft building happens during the week. We will be using AGILE PROCESSES language (Standups - Sprints - Retros - Showcases - Post-Mortems). Coordinated by Kevin.
11.00am-12.00am CO-OP MAGAZINE (over 10 yr olds): This is for those who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and coordinating our co-op magazine. (younger co-op children are also encouraged to contribute to the magazine however this class is primarily for older children). Coordinated by Cate
AFTERNOON SESSION (1-3pm):
1.00pm- 1.45am, HIP HOP DANCE. We will split the group at about the 10 yr olds. "Hip hop funk dance sessions designed to engage and introduce the foundations of dance skills in a fun high energy way." They will work towards an end of term performance. Coordinated by Andrea
1.45pm-2.30pm: Geography Magazine: Each week we will be researching language, landscape, culture, money and history of different countries. By the end of the term we will have created a booklet that each of the children can take home. Coordinated by Shae
1.00pm-2.30pm Teen Sewing. This section is for teens (over 13yrs). Using a sewing machine or hand sewing. The group will be looking at design and purpose. They have been busy producing wonderful bracelet, hats, cushions and dresses. This session will not be running in term 4. We will look at starting it up again in 2019. Coordinated by Nicci.
2.30-2.50pm Show and Tell: This will be kept very relaxed and only for those who feel comfortable. Everyone will be encouraged to share with their friends about something they have learnt or seen or done through the week. (totally optional). Coordinated by TBC.
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
TERM 2
Morning Sessions (10am - 1pm):
10am- 12pm : Textile Craft: (6-16 yr olds) Each week we will be painting fabrics, hand sewing, knitting, and much more. There will be an organised activity each week, however everyone will have their own projects to continue on with. The aim is just to enjoy the space together, relax and make friends. Coordinated by Magda
10am-12pm : Lego Challenges: (6-16 yr olds) This term's Lego will be based around "Rube Goldberg" Machines. Week by week we will be having fun with Lego and building machines of all sizes. Coordinated by Jo.
11.00am-12.00am CO-OP MAGAZINE (over 10 yr olds): This is for those who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and contributing to our co-op magazine. (younger co-op children are also encouraged to contribute to the magazine however this class is primarily for older children). Coordinated by Cate
Afternoon Session (1-3pm):
1.00pm- 1.40am, Hands on Science: ELECTRONICS.
This term we will be continuing our look at electronics. We will be using simple electronic equipment like: LEDs, RESISTORS, BATTERIES, BREADBOARDS, WIRES and ALLIGATOR CLIPS. We'll be exploring and building series and parallel circuits. We will also be looking at the effects of different resistances on an output and the effects of different energy sources. This session will run twice, once for under 8 yr olds and another for over 8 yr olds. Coordinated by Sonia.
1.40pm-2.30pm: Drama Games: This term the topic is "Everyday Jobs". Groups will be playing games and dressing up - thinking about different every day jobs around the city. Running a shop, managing a busy family, working as a doctor, a musician, a writer on a book signing tour...let their imagination run wild. It will be a fun active session designed to introduce some of the concepts of communication in context. There will be two groups, one for under 8s and another one for over 8s. Coordinated by Bec.
1.00pm-2.30pm Teen Robotics or Teen Sewing. This is a new section for teens (over 13yrs). We have sewing and design, looking at entering various craft competitions around Australia or just having fun. Students are designing bracelet, hats and dresses. Please speak to one of the coordinators if you have a child interested in the teen robotics or tech lego. This will run in the same room as teen craft. Coordinated by Nicci.
2.30-2.50pm Show and Tell: This will be kept very brief and relaxed and only for those kids who feel comfortable. Kids will be encouraged to share with their friends about something they have learnt or seen or done through the week. Coordinated by TBC.
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
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TERM 1
Morning Sessions (10am - 1pm):
10am-12pm : CHESS CLUB (6+ yrs old): Each week we are learning and practicing new strategies to improve our chess game. We have a fabulous tutor coming in who has many years experience teaching chess to kids. He has competed around the world and is himself a FIDE Master. He was the president of the Melbourne Chess Club for many years and is a father to two very active boys (not homeschoolers sadly). These session will only go ahead if we get enough people interested. Coordinated by Jo.
10am- 12pm : General Games Session: This is for those kids that are not interested at this point in learning chess. Families bring in their own games to share other families. Some children might prefer to be drawing and chatting with their friends - this is fine too. The aim is just to enjoy the space together, relax and make friends. Coordinated by TBC
11.00am-12.00am CO-OP MAGAZINE : This is generally for over 10yr olds who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and contributing to a co-op magazine. (younger children are encourage to also contribute to the magazine however this time is primarily for older children). Coordinated by Cate
Afternoon Session (1-3pm):
1.00pm- 1.40am, Hands on Science: ELECTRONICS. This term we will be once more delving into physics. We will be using simple electronic equipment like: LEDs, RESISTORS, BATTERIES, BREADBOARDS, WIRES and ALLIGATOR CLIPS. We'll be exploring and building series and parallel circuits. We will also be looking at the effects of different resistances on an output and the effects of different energy sources. This session will run twice, once for under 8 yr olds and another for over 8 yr olds. Coordinated by Sonia.
1.40pm-2.30pm: Drama Games: This term the topic is First Aid. Groups will be playing games involving: Calling 000, Mystery Illness, Take the "Recovery Position" and Bandage Bingo. It will be a fun active session designed to introduce some of the concepts of first aid. There will be two groups, one for under 8s and another one for over 8s. Coordinated by Bec.
1.00pm-2.30pm Teen Robotics and Sewing. This is a new section for teens. There will be robotics (must have own robot) working towards entering the robocup competition next term. And there will also be sewing and design, looking at entering various craft competitions around Australia - I believe the first project is to design a bracelet...then there was a beanie competition mid year. Coordinated by Nicci.
2.30-2.45pm Show and Tell: This will be kept very brief and relaxed and only for those kids who feel comfortable. Kids will be encouraged to share with their friends about something they have learnt through the week. Coordinated by Cate.
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
10am- 12pm : GAMES SESSION (all ages welcome): Chess, Cards, Twister, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, UNO, Dragon Riders, Four Queens, Bridge, Timber....please BYO games. Games that can be played in about 30-40min preferably. Co-ordinated by TBC.
11am-12pm: AFRICAN DRUMMING IN NOVEMBER: Rhythms of Life co-founder Mohammad will be visiting us to teach us some rhythms, songs and a little about his home and culture of West Ghana. A loud, fun and active session, be warned!
11.30am-12am : Minecraft Geography Team Build: (6-16 yr olds) This term the topic is LITERATURE. You can work individually, or in teams. We use Minecraft to build places and scenes from literature. For example: Harry Potter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Far Away Tree, The Old Woman Who Lived in A Shoe....its up to you! Remember to follow the group guidelines for online behaviour and happy building!! This session uses AGILE PROCESSES terminology like: Standups - Sprints - Retros - Showcases - Post-Mortems etc. Co-ordinated by Kevin.
12.00-1.00pm Lunch Break/Clean Up
AFTERNOON SESSION (1-3pm):
1pm-2.30am CO-OP MAGAZINE (over 10 yr olds): This is for those who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and coordinating our co-op magazine. (younger co-op children are also encouraged to contribute to the magazine however this class is primarily for older children). Co-ordinated by Cate
1.00pm- 1.45am, Art Class: This session will need lots of parental involvement - especially for kids under 10. Each week there will be a new medium introduced for example char coal, paint, wax, dyeing etc. Stations will be set up around the room for group and individual work. Wear clothes that can get messy! Coordinated by Shae
1.00pm-1.45pm Lego Free play: This is for anyone to enjoy and will be a free unstructured time. Co-ordinated by TBC
1.45pm-2.30pm Park Play/Games: Parents must accompany their children for this activity. Older children may remain up at the center to finish their Art and magazine projects. Co-ordinated by TBC
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
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What happened Term 3
MORNING SESSION (10am - 1pm):
10am- 12pm : GAMES SESSION (all ages welcome): Chess, Cards, Twister, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, UNO....please BYO games. Games that can be played in about 30min preferably. We supply the chess sets and we are happy to teach people. We will also run an online team chess tournament. Coordinated by Jeanee.
10.30am-11am : Minecraft Geography Team Build: (6-16 yr olds) This term we are trialing a Minecraft team build activity - Real World Structures. This half hour session will be a planning and reviewing session only. The Minecraft building happens during the week. We will be using AGILE PROCESSES language (Standups - Sprints - Retros - Showcases - Post-Mortems). Coordinated by Kevin.
11.00am-12.00am CO-OP MAGAZINE (over 10 yr olds): This is for those who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and coordinating our co-op magazine. (younger co-op children are also encouraged to contribute to the magazine however this class is primarily for older children). Coordinated by Cate
AFTERNOON SESSION (1-3pm):
1.00pm- 1.45am, HIP HOP DANCE. We will split the group at about the 10 yr olds. "Hip hop funk dance sessions designed to engage and introduce the foundations of dance skills in a fun high energy way." They will work towards an end of term performance. Coordinated by Andrea
1.45pm-2.30pm: Geography Magazine: Each week we will be researching language, landscape, culture, money and history of different countries. By the end of the term we will have created a booklet that each of the children can take home. Coordinated by Shae
1.00pm-2.30pm Teen Sewing. This section is for teens (over 13yrs). Using a sewing machine or hand sewing. The group will be looking at design and purpose. They have been busy producing wonderful bracelet, hats, cushions and dresses. This session will not be running in term 4. We will look at starting it up again in 2019. Coordinated by Nicci.
2.30-2.50pm Show and Tell: This will be kept very relaxed and only for those who feel comfortable. Everyone will be encouraged to share with their friends about something they have learnt or seen or done through the week. (totally optional). Coordinated by TBC.
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
TERM 2
Morning Sessions (10am - 1pm):
10am- 12pm : Textile Craft: (6-16 yr olds) Each week we will be painting fabrics, hand sewing, knitting, and much more. There will be an organised activity each week, however everyone will have their own projects to continue on with. The aim is just to enjoy the space together, relax and make friends. Coordinated by Magda
10am-12pm : Lego Challenges: (6-16 yr olds) This term's Lego will be based around "Rube Goldberg" Machines. Week by week we will be having fun with Lego and building machines of all sizes. Coordinated by Jo.
11.00am-12.00am CO-OP MAGAZINE (over 10 yr olds): This is for those who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and contributing to our co-op magazine. (younger co-op children are also encouraged to contribute to the magazine however this class is primarily for older children). Coordinated by Cate
Afternoon Session (1-3pm):
1.00pm- 1.40am, Hands on Science: ELECTRONICS.
This term we will be continuing our look at electronics. We will be using simple electronic equipment like: LEDs, RESISTORS, BATTERIES, BREADBOARDS, WIRES and ALLIGATOR CLIPS. We'll be exploring and building series and parallel circuits. We will also be looking at the effects of different resistances on an output and the effects of different energy sources. This session will run twice, once for under 8 yr olds and another for over 8 yr olds. Coordinated by Sonia.
1.40pm-2.30pm: Drama Games: This term the topic is "Everyday Jobs". Groups will be playing games and dressing up - thinking about different every day jobs around the city. Running a shop, managing a busy family, working as a doctor, a musician, a writer on a book signing tour...let their imagination run wild. It will be a fun active session designed to introduce some of the concepts of communication in context. There will be two groups, one for under 8s and another one for over 8s. Coordinated by Bec.
1.00pm-2.30pm Teen Robotics or Teen Sewing. This is a new section for teens (over 13yrs). We have sewing and design, looking at entering various craft competitions around Australia or just having fun. Students are designing bracelet, hats and dresses. Please speak to one of the coordinators if you have a child interested in the teen robotics or tech lego. This will run in the same room as teen craft. Coordinated by Nicci.
2.30-2.50pm Show and Tell: This will be kept very brief and relaxed and only for those kids who feel comfortable. Kids will be encouraged to share with their friends about something they have learnt or seen or done through the week. Coordinated by TBC.
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
.............................................................................................
TERM 1
Morning Sessions (10am - 1pm):
10am-12pm : CHESS CLUB (6+ yrs old): Each week we are learning and practicing new strategies to improve our chess game. We have a fabulous tutor coming in who has many years experience teaching chess to kids. He has competed around the world and is himself a FIDE Master. He was the president of the Melbourne Chess Club for many years and is a father to two very active boys (not homeschoolers sadly). These session will only go ahead if we get enough people interested. Coordinated by Jo.
10am- 12pm : General Games Session: This is for those kids that are not interested at this point in learning chess. Families bring in their own games to share other families. Some children might prefer to be drawing and chatting with their friends - this is fine too. The aim is just to enjoy the space together, relax and make friends. Coordinated by TBC
11.00am-12.00am CO-OP MAGAZINE : This is generally for over 10yr olds who are interested in writing stories, interviewing people, drawing and contributing to a co-op magazine. (younger children are encourage to also contribute to the magazine however this time is primarily for older children). Coordinated by Cate
Afternoon Session (1-3pm):
1.00pm- 1.40am, Hands on Science: ELECTRONICS. This term we will be once more delving into physics. We will be using simple electronic equipment like: LEDs, RESISTORS, BATTERIES, BREADBOARDS, WIRES and ALLIGATOR CLIPS. We'll be exploring and building series and parallel circuits. We will also be looking at the effects of different resistances on an output and the effects of different energy sources. This session will run twice, once for under 8 yr olds and another for over 8 yr olds. Coordinated by Sonia.
1.40pm-2.30pm: Drama Games: This term the topic is First Aid. Groups will be playing games involving: Calling 000, Mystery Illness, Take the "Recovery Position" and Bandage Bingo. It will be a fun active session designed to introduce some of the concepts of first aid. There will be two groups, one for under 8s and another one for over 8s. Coordinated by Bec.
1.00pm-2.30pm Teen Robotics and Sewing. This is a new section for teens. There will be robotics (must have own robot) working towards entering the robocup competition next term. And there will also be sewing and design, looking at entering various craft competitions around Australia - I believe the first project is to design a bracelet...then there was a beanie competition mid year. Coordinated by Nicci.
2.30-2.45pm Show and Tell: This will be kept very brief and relaxed and only for those kids who feel comfortable. Kids will be encouraged to share with their friends about something they have learnt through the week. Coordinated by Cate.
2.30pm - 3.00pm Clean up and pack up time.
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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.
