School holidays Archives

Spotlight Prowl for Families 2024

09/06/2024

Dusk is a wonderful time to spot animals in Centennial Parklands. The Park is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from brushtail possums, microbats, and tawny frogmouths to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of grey-headed flying-foxes. Join our experienced Rangers for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down. Meeting point: Robertson Road Gates What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm clothing – it gets cold after dark! Torch Camera (no flash) Waterproof clothing in case of wet conditions, the walks run rain or shine A sense of adventure PLEASE…

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Events, School holidays

CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL STARTS SOON!

08/06/2024

The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) kicks off THIS SATURDAY in Melbourne and next Saturday in Sydney, offering a month-long celebration of cinema for young audiences and their families. Running throughout the school holidays, CHIFF features 18 Australian premiere titles, family short films, and special events for kids aged 3 and up. This year, CHIFF welcomes renowned Australian artist and author Leigh Hobbs as its special guest! Known for his beloved characters like Old Tom and Horrible Harriet, Leigh was the Australian Children’s Laureate in 2016 and 2017. Don’t miss the screening of his short film Mr Chicken Goes to…

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School holidays

Bop till you Drop – Performing Arts School Holiday Program

05/06/2024

This July Holidays we have a brand-new theme ‘Lost in Space’. With six 45-minute classes per day in SINGING, DANCING, ACTING, SCIENCE, COOKING & CRAFT! There is bound to be something for everyone! Are you looking for a School Holiday Program with a difference. Bop till you Drop our launching our brand new ‘Lost in Space’ Performing Arts Workshop. This themed & structured fun-filled experience will keep your kids entertained and comes with an abundance of bonuses: – A 2-day creative experience with six 45-minute classes in DANCING, SINGING, DRAMA, SCIENCE, COOKING and ARTS & CRAFTS. – Sequential learning experiences…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Apply to hire new sports field in Alexandria

07/05/2024

Your group, club or organisation can play on the new sports field. The City of Sydney Council is building a new multipurpose sports field next to Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria. It’s expected to open in mid-2024. The field is a long-pile multipurpose, synthetic pitch that is suitable for rugby, Australian football, soccer and field hockey games and training. The field’s durable synthetic surface means training and play can take place in all weather. Field space is allocated by an expression of interest. You are invited to apply. The council is inviting applications for regular and school holiday hire…

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Parenting, School holidays

What To Expect From A School Holiday Program: Activities And Learning Outcomes

01/05/2024

During the long break from school, many parents enrol their children in school holiday programs. These aim to keep kids engaged and learning through fun activities. But what can you really expect? Let’s explore the typical offerings and benefits. Physical Activities Galore One big focus is getting kids active through sports, games, and outdoor adventures. When you sign your kids up for a school holiday program, expect a good mix of team sports like soccer, basketball, or baseball. Individual pursuits like dance, gymnastics, or martial arts are also common. Outdoor fun could involve hiking, swimming, rock climbing and more. The goal? Boosting fitness while…

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Events, School holidays

Waverley Movies in the Park ( Reschedule Update )

28/04/2024

Waverley Council’s free Movies in the Park community event continues these autumn school holidays with everyone’s favourite Minions, penguins and more. Enjoy an evening of family-friendly blockbusters with: Sat 4 May – Happy Feet – Kimberley Reserve Sat 11 May – Wonka – Varna Park (rescheduled- new date) Sat 18 May – Minions: The Rise of Gru – Waverley Park (rescheduled – new date) There will be free popcorn from around 5pm and movies will screen at sundown. Grab your picnic rug and BYO picnic/dinner and settle in for a great night of entertainment. No glass or alcohol permitted. Mayor of…

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Events, School holidays

Putting the FUN in family time with Experience Oz

19/04/2024

When all your weekends start to look the same—a blur of playgrounds and pools and PlayStation games—it’s time to look for new family fun. Enter Experience Oz, your oracle for organising family fun in Sydney (and in fact the whole country if you have some trips planned). This site can hook you up with experiences that will bring a sparkle to their eye and create memories that time can’t shake—right here in the Eastern Suburbs and in the regions that surround us. Finding and booking these things to do is usually tricky and timely and who wants to fuss when…

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Events, School holidays

The Barangaroo Artisan Market is back this May,

14/04/2024

The annual Barangaroo Artisan Market is back and bigger than ever, with over 60 stallholders taking over the streets on Saturday 11th of May, for a fun-filled day of shopping, live music, entertainment and gourmet treats. Taking place on the Saturday of the Mothers’ Day weekend, The Streets of Barangaroo will come alive with an array of creative folk including artisans, designers, musicians and more. Market-goers can peruse aisles of ceramics and homewares, meet and chat with local artists, and shop hand-crafted jewellery and locally designed textiles, whilst enjoying free live music and delicious eats along Sydney’s waterfront. Stallholders include:…

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School holidays, What to do

Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest

11/04/2024

Fantastical, botanical, sibling-rivalrous, splashy or routine – the city of Sydney is looking for stirring images that reveal what our young residents find intriguing. Celebrating the unique viewpoint of Sydney’s young people, Little Sydney Lives ends with a large-format gallery displaying the works of 20 junior photographers from 1 August to 25 August. The prizes Entries will be judged in a single category. The grand prize winner and runner up will each receive an OM System E-M10 Mark IV Camera and 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens valued at more than $1,200 each. Winners will be announced on the opening night of…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Perry Park Recreation Centre free open day

11/04/2024

Perry Park Recreation Centre is turning 5! Come along and celebrate with us at our first open day. Join a free casual sports session, with plenty of sports to choose from including basketball, pickle ball, roller skating, netball, badminton, volleyball and futsal. All sessions open to everyone unless stated otherwise. There’ll be free coffee all day and free gelato from 11am to 2pm. Session times 10am to 12pm: Pickleball Roller skating (10-11am 14 years and under, 11am-12pm adults) Netball Basketball (18 years and under) 12:30pm to 2:30pm: Badminton Volleyball Futsal Basketball There are no official reservations, however, please register your…

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