School holidays Archives

French Explorers – Voyages to Australia

April 12, 2022

2022 marks the 250th anniversary of the first French visit to Australian shores. This exhibition explores the people who led those voyages and their achievements and legacies. You might encounter one or two surprising anecdotes along the way French Explorers – Voyages to Australia introduces some of the great 18th century French adventurers who visited these shores. Through rare objects, stunning contemporary art, costumes, a dynamic digital map, and even a creaking ship cabin, this show chronicles the personalities of the men – and women! – who played a major part in the strong ongoing connection between France and Australia….

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School holidays, What to do

Waverly Council, School Holiday Programs

April 11, 2022

OUR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM OFFERS TONNES OF FUN TO HELP YOUR KIDS PASSIONS AND TALENTS GROW. ART | CRAFT | SPORT | DISCO DANCE Looking for things to do these School Holidays? Waverley offers a range of great activities. The program includes both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. These activities are designed to be easy, fun and accessible which your child is sure to enjoy. For more information about the Waverly’s Councils school holiday programs: eventbrite.com.au

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School holidays, What to do

Future Vet Kids Camp makes animal adventures to remember these school holidays

April 8, 2022

Hey kids! What do you think happens when a comedian animal trainer, a Thai rescue dog and a goliath stick insect walk into Australia’s most pawpular school holiday camp for animal lovers? There’s only one way to find out! Following a sell-out January 2022 camp in Sydney, Future Vet Kids Camp’s April 2022 school holiday program is now open for registrations! The veterinary-inspired program is designed and run by twin veterinarians Drs Audrey and Alison Shen from BondiVet TV show and Aussie Mobile Vet. It caters to kids aged 9 to 16 years and encourages responsible pet ownership, the profession of veterinary medicine and surgery and a…

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Events, School holidays

Easter Egg Hunt – Kokoda Memorial Park

April 7, 2022

Come to Kokoda Park on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt and sing-a-long. There will be chocolate eggs and live music to enjoy! While there, visit one of the local cafés for coffee or breakfast. Check Council’s social media for more information and weather updates. When: SUN 17 APR 2022 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Location: 2R Goodwood Street, Kensington Cost: Free Check: the Randwick City council website for more information

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Events, School holidays

Visit secret rockpools with marine biologists this school holidays

April 6, 2022

Rockpool Ramble might be the funnest, slimiest and the most educational activity in Sydney this school holidays. The events, organised by Woollahra Council, pair groups if kids (4+) and parents with marine biologists, who guide them to secret beaches to get up close and personal with the creatures living in our harbourside rockpools. Taking place in Vaucluse on Tuesday April 19 and Sunday April 24, the Rockpool Rambles are truly hands on, giving children the opportunity to safely see and touch creatures like sea stars, sea hares, sea snails, anemones, urchins and cunjevoi. “We try and get beyond ‘yuck’,”says Will…

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Inspiration, School holidays

Autumn School Holiday Activities, Woollahra

March 31, 2022

There are so many fun events happening during the Autumn school break. From drumming and dance to jungle craft and Dungeons and Dragons! We have activities to suit children of all ages these school holidays. School Holiday events at the Library: 11-22 April Come along and enjoy our exciting jungle-themed events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where you can get involved in jungle craft, African drumming and African dance workshops; and for older children zentangle drawing and Dungeons and Dragons events. Find out more and book. Some library activity highlights include: Jungle Craft (5-8yrs) Come and make some…

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Eating Out with Kids, Events, School holidays

Enjoy a whimsical and flavourful Easter at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

March 29, 2022

Fall down the rabbit hole at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park this Easter with their range of family friendly dining options and activities for a guaranteed memorable celebration. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park has always been a destination for families and friends to come together over key holidays in Australia and they are getting ready to deliver even more delicious food, drink, creativity, and fun to their popular concepts. From Thursday 14th April to Sunday 17th April, the hotel will host a delightful weekend of events from Easter-themed high teas in The Gallery to Easter Friday Brunch and Buffet Dinners…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

PLANT WITH US

March 25, 2022

PLANT WITH US – In our first planting event this year, Randwick’s Greening Our City project is also supporting this year’s Earth Hour celebration – the world’s largest movement for the Planet. This year’s Earth Hour we invite you to come along on Sunday 27 March to celebrate with action. We’d love you to join us and help green our City! This year, we’re creating endless opportunities for you to get involved in planting trees and groundcovers across our City. Come along, get your hands dirty and learn about the plants and how they help create habitats for living creatures….

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Kids, School holidays

Kids Singing Lessons with Unlock Your Voice

March 24, 2022

Unlock Your Voice has an amazing team of singing teachers who are passionate about helping children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, unlock their singing and build confidence while having fun. If your child loves to sing and wants to do it for fun or take it a little more seriously, then the team at Unlock Your Voice has a class or program that will suit. The skills and confidence that are learnt during singing programs like the ones on offer at Unlock Your Voice are in fact skills that carry out into all areas of the lives of your kids. Unlock…

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Events, School holidays

Youth Autumn School Holiday Events

March 19, 2022

Join us at the Randwick Council Library for a fun school holiday program full of poetry, creativity, art and craft for young adults. Bookings are required for all events. Digital Illustration Workshop (for school years 4-8) – Bring your imagination to life in vivid detail while developing your digital art skills! Learn the fundamentals of digital illustration using the industry’s leading software Adobe Photoshop with a Wacom tablet. Cost $5. Monday Makers: Drawing Machines (for ages 12-18) – Make machines that can produce their own unexpected artworks! Your machine might make elegant geometrical lines or be brilliantly messy. At the end of…

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