school holidays

 New social media access rules for children come into effect from 10 December 2025, and with that, many parents are wondering how to help their kids adjust — especially during the long summer break.And while the holidays give kids a well-earned rest, parenting doesn’t clock off. The good news? With a little planning and a lot of grace, the school holidays can also be a beautiful time to reconnect. Here are 10 practical, family-friendly tips to help you get through the break with more joy and less stress: 1. Plan Ahead (But Keep it Flexible) Sit down with your kids…

With school holidays just around the corner, many mums know the feeling — that mix of excitement and dread. Social media will soon be flooded with memes of frazzled parents clutching wine glasses, kids bouncing off the walls, and the chorus of “I’m hungry,” “I’m bored,” “Where are we going today?” ringing through every home. But while the days can feel long and messy, holidays also hold something truly special. As mums, we get a chance to pause, to step away from the morning school rush of “hurry up, hurry up,” and instead enjoy simple moments — breakfast together, spontaneous…

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…