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Ultimate Lifeguard Xperience – Fun, Adventure, & Lifesaving Skills for Kids 8+ this School Holidays!

September 10, 2024

Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your kids engaged these school holidays? The Ultimate Lifeguard Xperience is an exciting program designed for kids aged 8 and over, run by Bondi Rescue lifeguards Troy Quinlan and Tommy Woodriff. This hands on program will teach your kids essential water safety skills, teamwork, and basic first aid, all while they enjoy activities like paddling, kayaking, and team-building games. It’s the perfect balance of fun and learning, ensuring your kids gain practical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Program Details: Dates: 30th Sept – 4th Oct & 8th –…

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Events, School holidays

The Librarian, A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.

September 10, 2024

Blending clowning, physical theatre and the circus arts, this show invites young audiences to discover the passion of reading and the power of the imagination ,by whisking them away on a series of great adventures. Paul-Émile Dumoulin has been working at his town’s library for 25 years. He’s serious and nervous, also proud and sometimes clumsy. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets his nose in a book, reality disappears, giving way to the worlds he discovers between the pages. This very sensible librarian soon metamorphoses into the strange and silly characters in his books, who perform acrobatics, balancing,…

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Events, School holidays

Waverley School Holiday Programs

September 10, 2024

Next School Holiday Dates: Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October 2024 Bookings for the Spring School Holiday Program will open on Monday 2 September 2024. Our programs are super popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. We have a great line-up of fun-filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Spring School Holiday program. Both free and paid activities will be facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering different programs to suit all ages: Bondi Pavilion – BOOK HERE The Librarian circus theatre (5-12…

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Kids, School holidays

MOTIV8 HOLIDAY CAMPS

September 7, 2024

MOTIV8 is Australia’s leading school holiday camps and we are running in the Eastern Suburbs these school holidays. Our camps are for Primary School aged kids and a fantastic way to keep them busy, active and off screens during the holidays. Kids DO NOT have to be good at sports to love a MOTIV8 camp. Our activities suit all levels of ability and fun for all ages. Our camps are ALL WEATHER as we run out of huge indoor and outdoor facilities. MOTIV8 is all about teamwork, being active, good sportsmanship, fun and giving things a go. Kids undertake multi…

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Events

Celebrate the new season with Cambridge Markets with the return of the Watsons Bay Spring Market

September 6, 2024

Get ready to enjoy one of the Eastern Suburbs’ most beloved events – the Watsons Bay Spring Market is back! On Sunday, September 15th, from 10am to 3pm, Robertson Park will be transformed into a bustling marketplace right on the stunning Sydney Harbour foreshore. With more than 150 stallholders, this year’s spring market promises a vibrant day of shopping, eating, and community fun. Local small businesses will showcase an eclectic mix of artisan products, from high-end designer fashion, menswear, homewares, and ceramics, to beautiful jewellery and fresh produce. Whether you’re after unique pieces or everyday essentials, this market has something…

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Community, Events

The Stinkwater 24 Film Festival: A 24-Hour Filmmaking Challenge Like No Other

September 5, 2024

Attention filmmakers, storytellers, and creative minds! The Stinkwater24 Film Festival is back, and you’re invited to participate in this thrilling 24-hour filmmaking challenge from Friday, September 13th, to Sunday, September 15th, 2024. This is your chance to create a short film under intense time pressure, showcase your talent, and compete for prestigious awards, including a $1,000 Grand Prize. Event Schedule: Friday, September 13th – Kick-Off! 6:00 PM: Registrations Close & Festival Brief Released Join us upstairs at the Ritz Cinema to receive your Team Bag, which contains all the essentials to get started. The brief will also be emailed to…

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School holidays

Ascham School Holiday Program

September 4, 2024

The Ascham Holiday Academy operates during the school holidays at Ascham School for students in years K-6. Programs are open to both Ascham and Non-Ascham students, girls, and boys, and runs for a full school day (9am to 3.30pm). The Ascham Holiday Academy operates during the school holidays at Ascham School. Programs are open to both Ascham and Non-Ascham students, girls, and boys, and runs for a full school day (9am to 3.30pm). Our activities include performing arts, multi-sports, STEAM, baking, coding, and more. Each program is engaging, educational and entertaining with an opportunity to make great new friends and…

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Events

Junkyard Beats presents ELEMENTS

September 3, 2024

Junkyard Beats returns to the Sydney Fringe Festival with ELEMENTS! Prepare for an explosive mix of rhythm, comedy and circus as junk transform into musical instruments! Junkyard Beats returns to the Sydney Fringe Festival with their electrifying new show: ELEMENTS! After winning the Critic’s Pick Award in 2018, they’re back to blow your mind with a performance that redefines rhythm, comedy, and circus. Prepare for an explosive collision of sounds, sights, and sensations that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! Junkyard Beats transforms everyday objects into extraordinary instruments, creating music and magic from the most unexpected sources. The…

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School holidays, What to do

Discover the joy of a tiny home in Spring

September 3, 2024

Take your kids on a nature-filled adventure with all the elements needed to really recharge and escape with an Into The Wild Escapes tiny home holiday. Discover locations throughout NSW and nationwide, with some of their tiny homes less than two hours away from the Eastern Suburbs. And the best bit? Eastern Suburbs Mums receive 10% off. Why should you choose a tiny home escape? Often, there’s the view that kids’ school holidays or weekends should be jam-packed with endless fun and adventure with no down time. A tiny home escape gives you the perfect balance of the two, allowing…

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Community, Events

Waverley Presents: Authors at the Pavilion this Spring

September 2, 2024

This Spring, the Bondi Pavilion is are excited to present a series of exclusive book launches with fabulous authors, in partnership with Gertrude and Alice Bookstore Café. Find out more about each of the events and links to sign up. 10 September, Markus Zusak: Three Wild Dogs and the Truth Markus Zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including The Messenger, Bridge of Clay, and The Book Thief – one of the most loved books of the twenty-first century and a New York Times bestseller for more than a decade. Join the remarkable Markus Zusak in conversation with interviewer, presenter and lover of…

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