School holidays Archives

Bondi Kids Drama Seeking Stars for Term 2

12/04/2023

Is there a budding Streep or Spielberg in your home? Bondi Kids Drama wants to hear from them! After an action-packed first term, Bondi Kids Drama is gearing up for its second: welcoming new and continuing students alike for a term of drama games, storytelling, performance and fun. “Term 1 was focused on all things improv, so we’re introducing some words back into the mix,” says co-director Alexander Lee-Rekers. “Term 2 is about monologues, which I know can sound a bit daunting! But really it’s all about creating characters, building a world and letting them tell their very own stories.”…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: MACQUARIE CENTRE TO COMMENCE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER

11/04/2023

Calling all kids ready to step onto the stage or into a studio – as well as stage mums and dads who are sure they have a talented tot or pre-teen! Sydney’s Macquarie Centre is set to launch its search for a future TV superstar with a real reporting role on offer as part of an incredible prize worth $10,000. Commencing Friday 14 April and running for 10 days, Macquarie Centre will host live auditions for primary school aged kids, in a purpose-built studio space with the camera really rolling. In a role inspired by decades of breakfast TV entertainment…

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Kids, School holidays

Little Foxes Footy Academy

11/04/2023

Little Foxes Footy Academy is the only dedicated AFL program in Sydney designed for pre-Auskick training for children aged 2-5 years old. Our program was developed by former Sydney Swan and inaugural GWS Giants AFLW Head Coach, Tim Schmidt. Our program caters for three different age groups (2-3, 3-4, 4-5), so every lesson offers the appropriate level of engagement for your little ones. Our classes are kept small, with a maximum of 10 children per coach and are 45 minutes in duration. Our coaches are passionate about AFL and provide a fun, safe & engaging environment to learn the fundamentals…

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Events, School holidays

ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) with the Listies!

08/04/2023

Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches. ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BEDTIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the book to stay up late. Featuring toilet paper cannons, a real life Cowasaurus, lullabies of doom, detachable legs, a panoply of puns, and possibly too many Aldi gags. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

School holidays program in Centennial Parklands

07/04/2023

The weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. Autumn is the perfect season to swap screen time for green time, so get the kids back outside and into nature at Centennial Parklands! Our education experts have developed a diverse range of School Holiday Programs that are fun, nature-connected and have a splash of education for children aged up to 12 years. Led by our skilled and knowledgeable Education Rangers, children will be able to explore and discover the marvellous natural environment in the heart of Centennial Park and enjoy unique…

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Events, For Mums, Inspiration, School holidays

Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy

06/04/2023

Journalist, author and mental health advocate Jessica Rowe shares her new book Mum Jokes. The ultimate antidote for the stresses of modern family. Proving once and for all that mothers can be funny, Jessica Rowe’s new book Mum Jokes is a collection of family-friendly witticisms that are much smarter and genuinely far funnier than Dad jokes! Join Jessica Rowe for a night of light-hearted conversation and laughter as she talks to entertainer Lara Mulcahy about motherhood, embarrassing your kids and the supreme value of comic relief. A great night our with your mum, parent friends and anyone needing a good…

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Events, School holidays

Easter weekend program in Centennial parklands

05/04/2023

Easter in Australia – the weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. This long weekend, Centennial Parklands invites families to celebrate Australia’s native plants and animals in this fun-filled and educational program for kids aged between 4 and 10 years. Together with parents, children will be introduced to our local flora and fauna through stories, nature based games, and art projects. Together with our experienced education team, children will roam through the park, follow trail maps, meet some of our wild inhabitants and connect with the natural world. This 1-hour program…

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Events, Kids, School holidays

Shoot for the stars with Sydney Comets

04/04/2023

Free school holiday fun! Join the stars of the Sydney Comets basketball team for the ultimate shoot-out competition. Be here to meet your favourite players as they coach you through the free throw line. Everyone is a winner with giveaways, and prizes. Your coaches will include; Archie Woodhill – Sydney Kings NBL Champion Shyla Heal – WNBL Champion Anthony Kleine Edward Finlayson Jada Crawshaw Hannah Griffin Archer Woodhill Matthew Wacher Alexandra Kayrouz Johnny Crnogorac Ilisia Washington About Sydney Comets The City of Sydney Basketball Association is a non for-profit community organisation focused on developing the game of basketball…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

HOP INTO THE EASTER HOLIDAYS AT THE ROCKS, BARANGAROO & DARLING HARBOUR

04/04/2023

Get ready for egg-citing egg hunts and keep the kids entertained throughout Autumn school holidays with candy workshops, kids yoga and hot cross bun feasts in The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour! Get ready to hop into the Autumn school holidays (Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April) with a delightful dose of chocolate bunnies and Easter festivities. This year, kids and parents can indulge in a fantastic array of events at Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Barangaroo. From epic egg hunts to a Dessert Lab Workshop, Kids Yoga classes, Aboriginal Cultural Tours and historic fun at The Rocks Discovery…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Cooper Park Community Hall upgrade completed

03/04/2023

Newly-refurbished Cooper Park Community Hall is open to the public following upgrade works to better cater to community needs. The much-loved facility, located in Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill adjacent to a popular children’s playground will be available for public hire for social events, recreational and community group activities from 1 April 2023. The $796,000 upgrade, delivered with funding assistance from the NSW Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, includes: Accessibility features comprising new access ramp, disabled car parking spot and internal toilets Additional external disabled toilet installed adjacent to the playground New kitchen Creation of new large internal space…

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