Educational School Holiday Activities for Kids - Pyrmont (2009)

The Sydney Youth Orchestras is the premier orchestral training provider in New South Wales and was founded as a single orchestra in 1973 by the visionary music educator and conductor, Peter Seymour. Over 44 years it has grown to become a community of over 500 young musicians, aged 6-24, from all over Sydney and beyond. We gather weekly for rehearsal in the city and now in Western Sydney, in thirteen different ensembles carefully constructed to match skill, age and experience. Our Orchestras. Together ... Read more we inspire excellence, presenting public concerts and performing in major community events such as Carols in the Domain, energetic Toddlers’ Proms for very young children, and outreach programs including concerts and workshops in regional New South Wales. Hear Us Play. We celebrate and recognise the thousands of young musicians who have nurtured their love of orchestral music, learned important life skills, had formative experiences and made lifelong friends. Many of them have gone on ...

Are you looking for a unique and fun way to extend your child’s reading and writing skills? Leap into Literacy can help! Our tutoring centres are located in Drummoyne and Balmain and we also offer classes in Annandale, Birchgrove and Chatswood. Created by Allison Greenland, whose PhD dissertation focused on using technology as a motivation factor and reading comprehension skills in younger students, Leap into Literacy was developed to provide small classes for children with a focus on reading ... Read more comprehension and creative writing. Using techniques that allow students to become creative in the learning process, sessions are unique and achieve maximum results. Classes are FUN and are NOT based on individual students completing worksheets on their own, but instead a more involved and hands-on approach during the group lessons with one-on-one support for the written work. This means that students are more motivated to learn and retain the information for life! Creative techniques and ...

Circus Unique has been running workshops for 21 years! One-off and ongoing in-school workshops can be conducted for primary or secondary students as part of the sport and wellbeing programs. Depending upon the age group and the style of program required the students participate in a wide range of fun and challenging activities ideal for team building. Our talented and professional instructors teach activities such as acrobatics including cartwheels, roundoffs, partner and group acrobalancing, tumbling ... Read more and more which are ideal for strength and flexibility giving an awareness of different movement skills in particular. An array of circus skills can be run alongside or separately. Activities include hoola hoops, juggling with silks and balls, diabolo, rope skipping, rola bola, hand-held or strap-on stilts, flower/devil sticks or unicycling all ideal for hand eye co-ordination and balance, rhythm and timing etc. Students usually find they have a favourite activity, one they are challenged ...

The way we teach French at frenchclass is very different from the way it is taught in other schools. We use no textbooks. We use English to explain how French conversation works. That way you understand immediately what is required in French conversation and this builds your self confidence. Once the language structures have been explained, we provide numerous prompts to help you to use the language correctly. We understand the school curriculum and give students the opportunity to put their ... Read more school course into more detailed practise. We have a class for 7 to 10 year olds every Tuesday afternoon at 4.30 for half an hour. We also offer HSC level classes for years 10,11 and 12 on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon from 5.15 to 6.15pm. Every school holidays we offer an HSC intensive class for one week - this has 10 hours of intensive tuition. At frenchclass we have been offering our unique and exciting courses for over 17 years and really know how to get our student speaking ...

Lindamood-Bell teaches children and adults reading and comprehension. For nearly 30 years, our intensive, research-validated instruction has been used in Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers to strengthen the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension. Our philosophy has always been that all individuals can be taught to read and comprehend. Our sensory-cognitive instruction has proven successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Our ... Read more instruction is based on a theory of cognition—reading and comprehension are cognitive acts—and can address the global needs of learners. We work with children and adults of all ages and levels. Some students come to us with general learning challenges or a previous diagnosis such as dyslexia or autism spectrum disorder. Some students come to us to enhance their skills or to just make learning easier. We identify strengths and weaknesses that may be be affecting school performance in reading, ...

Go wild in the city at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and meet Australia’s most iconic native animals. Walk through iconic Australian habitats and encounter some of the most loved, feared and unique animals. Wonder at Australia’s largest snake, and become absorbed in the colourful, beautiful world of butterflies. Meet cute and cuddly koalas at Gum Tree Valley, or have your photo taken with them at Koala Encounters. Come face-to-face with Rex, our huge Saltwater Crocodile, in Kakadu Gorge, or lose yourself ... Read more in the Daintree Rainforest, home to the world’s most dangerous bird, the Southern Cassowary. Take a hop back in time with wallabies and wombats at Wallaby Cliffs and travel to Kangaroo Walk-About to walk amongst the kangaroos and wallabies. Then, open your eyes to the wonderful world after dark at Nightfall. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo features interactive displays, inspiring and entertaining daily keeper talks and enhanced walk-through habitats including Koala Encounters, Kangaroo Walk-About and ...

ISM is the largest group music education network in Australia and with schools also in New Zealand, Asia, and North America and Canada. The ISM system of teaching music as a language is now reaching over 15,000 children worldwide. International School of Music Bondi provides group music education for children of all ages and the child in you! We also offer private piano and music theory tuition for the advanced students; adult beginners are welcome too, and we cater to their individual interests, ... Read more lifestyles, and abilities. At ISM Bondi, all the programs are supported by speed variable backing tracks, which have been carefully structured to give the maximum benefit to each student, developing all technical and musical components.

We are one of Australia's leading youth organisations providing fun and safe activities for kids and their families. Martial arts classes, parents and kids playgroup, gym, boxing and arts classes and school holiday programs. We also have a youth space where kids, teens and their families can come to hang out, play pool and table tennis and watch tv. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Annual membership is only $10 for children and $20 for adults. Once you are a member of one location, ... Read more you are a member across the whole state - 64 locations. We have a committee that meets once a month so if you are interested in joining, please get in touch. We also regularly take on new volunteers and student placement.

StarTime Studios provide School Holiday Workshops, after school Term Workshops and digital media School Programs. Through all our programs we are committed to inspiring and nurturing creativity, curiosity, imagination and communication in kids and young people. At the heart of StarTime is the belief that all kids are unique and special, and the performing arts is a magical way to tap into individual talents, stories, expression and ultimately enhance confidence in these areas. Our courses help ... Read more build confidence and are designed to give young people ‘life skills’, not just acting skills. StarTime Studios provides the opportunity for young people to shine! We support individuality and self-expression We inspire courage and confidence We develop solid skills in all area’s of the performing arts We provide tools to assist in every day life

Silky Shapes Studio is offering pottery classes for those above 12 years of age. Students will learn basics of pottery and will be taking home ceramic pieces they have made themselves. Classes are 2 hours long and the price includes all materials. Each class starts with a demonstration and is followed by continuous instructions to help students create their own pottery. The first 3 classes are AUD 45.00/class, after that you can either pay as you go AUD35.00/class or AUD 300.00 for 10 class package. ... Read more There is also a modified version of classes where several sessions are combined into one class and can be a perfect solution for birthday parties. In this one session students can practice making their own pottery pieces and also take advantage of pre made pieces, which they can personalize and decorate the way they want to.

Esteem Designz Program - is a comprehensive and targeted resource designed to champion girls (pre-teens to young adults) to know and be content and confident in their REAL identity and value, and see and encourage the value of others. Girls are equipped with key skills and tools to flourish in life – all through CREATIVITY. In a culture that dictates how girls should look, at, and live in order to be enough, many have lost their true sense of worth and identity. Esteem Designz aims to be ... Read more a solution to the ever-increasing issues and confronting pressures girls are facing, providing fun, interactive and meaningful Design Projects and activities to resource organisations and individuals to engage, equip and empower girls. The Design Projects are expressive and practical tools / coping strategies that the girls can continue to use throughout life. Each girl receives a beautifully packaged kit; ready to go and easy to use - which means all the work is done for you, and the Facilitator's ...

Birrung Education provides group and individual tuition along with with preschool and school readiness classes. Our centre is warm and inviting with qualified, friendly staff. We work with students from preschool through to high school. Please contact us to learn more about our centre.

Have you or your child ever been keen to try your hand at fine art? Or are you painting but want to expand your practice to include other techniques? My classes help explore techniques and abstract theory, without restricting the creativity or style of the student. These classes are not aimed at experienced commercial artists and attempts are made to keep them as fun as they are educational. Each series of classes is tailored to the student, and topics covered will depend on interests and skill ... Read more level e.g. a beginner student may stick to drawing with pencils and painting with acrylic with less theory. Topics can include: Painting: • Oil/Acrylic theory • Colour theory • Practical painting techniques • Use of different brushes, mediums, surfaces Drawing: • Various drawing styles (gestural/contour) • Various still life subjects (drawing from life) • Drawing from photos (grid technique) • Pencils/charcoal/ink/pastel/etc Classes are operated out of ...

The Inner West Music College provides lessons for students of all ages and abilities in: Piano, Violin, Guitar and Singing Our fully qualified and experienced teachers, professional learning studios and positive learning environment make learning music at the Inner West Music College a weekly experience that every student will enjoy. Whether you just want to strum a few chords, sing some songs, learn to play some favourite songs or strive towards exams, the Inner West Music College is the ... Read more place for you. We Make Learning Fun!

Speaking and Performance After-School Classes. The Young Narrators course is a unique method of getting kids to communicate with confidence, taught by a seasoned TV News Reporter in Sydney’s inner west. Being able to think, question and explain effectively are essential skills that are required every day. Knowing how to grab the attention of others will give you a head start in all aspects of life, from high school essay-writing to job interviews and in the wider community. Children learn to articulate ... Read more with their own voice and develop their own ideas and thoughts. They experience what it’s like to ask questions at a news conference, present a live report to camera, describe an incident and tell a story. All scenarios are interesting, fun and age-appropriate. Classes are non-competitive, non-judgemental and supportive. School Holiday Programs also available.

Since 1974, the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has opened the doors of the Conservatorium to the community through a wide range of programs, courses and workshops for school students, musicians, music teachers and to all those who are interested in learning more about music. It’s never too late to learn about music so why not join us today? The Open Academy offers a range of courses and classes to people aged 3 to 93! There is something for everyone - whether you are a young ... Read more child wanting to learn an instrument or join a group class, a life-long learner wanting to start on music or pick it up again, or a talented young student wanting more performance opportunities. Check out our website to find out more.

Asian Language School teaches Japanese and Chinese Mandarin classes to kids and teens during school terms. Our program is conducted online via Zoom platform, enabling students to video chat with their teachers online and view the teaching materials from their tablets/laptops. Our teachers are experienced teaching professionals who hold degrees in language training or education and have completed Working With Children Check. Lessons are taught in small groups or 1-to-1. We also teach two-week special ... Read more school holiday programs in January, April, July, and September. Japanese for Kids is a three-year program while Mandarin for Kids is a four-year program. These programs suit primary school students ages 6-11 who want to develop a solid foundation in the Japanese or Mandarin. Kids learn four terms a year, providing them with year round exposure to the target language. Very young learners can be accompanied by adults at home in their first term of learning. Our program uses authentic and engaging ...

Drama for Kids specialises in teaching Preschool, Kindergarten and Primary school aged children up to the age of 10. Workshops cover voice, movement, mime, characterisation, improvisation, language, poetry and acting technique. Our aim is to provide a fun and lively learning environment that stimulates a child's creativity and imagination while developing their self-confidence. Owner and teacher Rhona Rossiter has been a drama educator for over 20 years and also works as a teacher's aide at local ... Read more primary schools.

Spanish Blackboard provides a different experience through its dynamic methodology helping students develop the ability to speak, read, write and comprehend in Spanish. Our lessons are designed with our student’s needs in mind. ​ We strive to provide a unique experience when learning Spanish through interactive private and group classes in the heart of Sydney, online Spanish courses and Spanish for kids. ​ By creating a productive and efficient learning environment, our tutors are trained ... Read more in up-to-date teaching methods and are university qualified native Spanish speakers. The course content in our classes are organised in accordance to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Dancearama Performing Arts Academy provides fun and dynamic dance and drama programs, developing skill technique, self-confidence, communication skills and creativity. We run and offer classes for children aged 2-16 years. Theses range in after school classes (with pick up from school) to Theatre in Education programs in Childcare centres and Schools Within the dance classes our students learn basic warm up techniques and basic hip-hop and jazz (and other dance styles) dance techniques. Classes ... Read more involve warm ups, skill technique and combinations as well as routine's. 1 UP, Super Stars, and Groovearella’s students also learn the basics through drama techniques such as improvisation, characterisation, and accents. We also start the children learning basic acrobatic skills such as cartwheels, bridges etc. This is also appropriate for both boys and girls. Pre school and Primary School programs are also offered as well as birthday parties catered to your needs.

Built by the fashionable architect John Verge, Elizabeth Bay House is a magnificent example of colonial architecture with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. Occupied by the Colonial Secretary, Alexander Macleay and his family, between 1839 and 1845, it was known as the 'finest house in the colony'. The house boasts exquisite 19th century furnishings.

GDE is a reputable vocational community training centre offering a range of accredited and non accredited programs that focus on building tangible skills.

Reverse Garbage is an internationally recognised, award-winning environmental co-operative committed to promoting sustainability through the reuse of resources available at its Marrickville warehouse, as well as providing support to other community, creative and educational organisations. This support is often in the form of donated materials, service-in-kind or small financial sponsorships. Our Reverse Garbage Warehouse is open to the public 7 days a week to purchase a variety of reusable materials ... Read more and resources at considerably discounted prices. We also offer a range of tours and educational workshops for students tailored to different ages, abilities and needs.

Girl Code is all about discovering, playing and learning through technology and makerspace challenges for girls 10-14 years of age. Absolutely no experience is needed. Our Workshop days will be split into 3-4 challenges using a variety of technology and makerspace concepts. Girls will collaborate in small groups to solve problems, create products, and learn a little on the side.

Experience animal conservation in action at Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary and take an active part in our rescue, breed and protect program. We successfully breed some of our incredible local species; we are passionate about rescue, nursing animals back to health and releasing them back into the wild; and we endeavor to protect their natural habitats. Check out the BRAND NEW Penguin Cove where you can discover our own colony of Manly’s iconic Little Penguins and their importance to the shores of Manly. ... Read more Join in our interactive talks and feeding demonstrations and be charmed by ‘Myrtle’, our rescued Green Sea Turtle, or amazed by our huge sharks and stingrays. See Murdoch and Freckles, two captive bred Grey Nurse Sharks, who have been brought together to continue our successful breeding program. Meet the team and journey through our waters as you learn how you can protect the marine environment. Get hands-on and discover more about our local environment at the interactive rockpool, where ...

Sydney Golf Academy's junior program is one of the most popular and effective junior golf programs in the state! We cater for all ages and levels. Lessons are conducted on our state of the art driving range, putting green and chipping green. We have 3 PGA professional coaches who specialise in junior golf. In accordance with Golf Australia, we emphasise the importance of fun, safety and participation. We also offer a great range different School Holiday Programs! For bookings or more information, ... Read more please get in touch with the Sydney Golf Academy!

Welcome Welcome to Fun Fitness, the outdoor fitness group that has a point of difference in the way we do things. Our main aim is to make training fun, exciting and relevant to all, creating a lifestyle of wellness. We offer Personal Training, Bootcamp, Boxercise, Group Circuit Training, Running Club, Yoga and Meditation, Toddler's and Pre-schooler's FITNESS FUN Exercise Classes, Kids and Adult Learn to Swim Programs, including private lessons, Holiday Intensive Swimming Programs, Kids Holiday ... Read more Activities and School Holiday Programs with vacation before and aftercare. At Fun Fitness, we aim to provide you with the flexibility of choosing when you wish to attend a training session and you only pay for the classes you attend. There are no hidden fees, contracts or membership fees. Our online booking system enables each individual the option to book and pay online when you choose. We trust you will enjoy the experience here…. Love to meet up with you to discuss your goals ...

Art Est. Art School and Gallery a dynamic creative hub for the visual arts in Sydney’s inner west. Located in a spacious, light-filled warehouse in Leichhardt, Art Est. is an inspiring art space incorporating four teaching studios, artists in residence studios and a gallery space. Since opening in 2008, Art Est. has gained a reputation for providing quality tuition in a nurturing and relaxed environment. School children five years and over can explore their creativity in weekly classes and school ... Read more holiday workshops, or even an art party. Term art classes for children are offered after school and on Saturday mornings and fees include all materials. Each school holiday kids can enjoy a range of creative and fun art workshops. Kids 5 years through to teens can join one session, come for a whole day or pick and mix! Workshops are $55 per 4 hour session and include all art materials. Everyone takes home a masterpiece. School holiday workshops are held Monday to Friday at 9.30am-12.30pm ...

Smart Cookie Tutoring specialises in: •Early literacy, numeracy and school readiness classes for 3 to 5 year olds; •School readiness assessments; and •One-on-one tutoring for primary school students. We make learning fun! Early Literacy, Numeracy and School Readiness Classes: Classes focus on early literacy and numeracy skills and go beyond school readiness programs taught in preschools. Classes are small, with a maximum of 4 students per class, and focus on making learning fun. Classes ... Read more have a structured weekly program and focus on school outcomes. The NSW Literacy and Numeracy Continuum and the Board of Studies English and Mathematics Syllabuses form the basis of our classes. School Readiness Assessments: Our school readiness assessments provide valuable information to parents on their child’s academic, social and emotional readiness for kindergarten. Primary School Tutoring - K to 6: One on one tutoring sessions are tailored to individual development needs ...

KIDZ ARTWORX FEED THEIR CREATIVE SIDE Kidz Artworx, Art School & Gallery is a new art venue specialising in classes for kids during school holidays & the school term. We also offer classes for: • Pre-schoolers • Adults • All the ages in between • Art Parties for kids & adults • HSC Tutoring for Visual Arts • Fundraiser Art Workshops. • All classes designed by experienced (25+ years) art educator, (Bach of Arts & Grad. Dip Ed.). Art areas include: • Ceramics ... Read more (clay) sculpture • Drawing • Painting • Printmaking • Collage • Mixed Media • Installations Check our Facebook page for testimonials & examples of art work, kidzartworxinburwood & our website gallery. Why Kidz Artworx? I know Visual Arts education needs to be part of a balanced education. Sadly, many primary schools do not provide it, or offer a token activity, as part of their program due to constraints of time & pressures of other curriculum areas. Teacher expertise ...

Create. Produce. Perform. School holiday workshop! We have successfully run workshops in MARRICKVILLE for 2 years and are now excited to open in RYDE!! We invite participants aged between 5 and 12 to embark on a creative journey to put on a theatrical performance at the end of a week-long workshop. Children are encouraged with the help of professional mentors to devise their own production using DANCE, SINGING and ACTING. Students are grouped by age to create their own lines, scenes ... Read more and characters. Learning group songs and constructing dance routines. Placing it all together to create a show on the Friday of the workshop. The performing arts gives children important life skills that can help them navigate their way through life with confidence and purpose. Not only can it give CONFIDENCE, it can help children exercise their CREATIVITY, develop EMPATHY, help them learn how to WORK AS A TEAM, COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS and above all else FIND THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL VOICE. OPEN ...

May Dear Delicious be your favorite local cafe and your perfect family friendly venue for a number of great reasons…. We like our menu to be healthy and happy so you can be too, with our forever transforming seasonal gems… We are a family with strong commitment to the community, healthy lifestyle and happy people:-). Dear Delicious Garden will introduce kids to the world around them, provide hands-on experience with plants, soil and seeds and inspire them to learn about the environment and ... Read more sustainable gardening. During our workshops keep the kids occupied, WHILE YOU SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH YOUR CUPPA and inspire them to explore the environment. It is a place where anyone is welcome to come and get crafty, creative and inspired. We nurture the idea of creativity and to provide others with the opportunity to learn new skills in our peaceful Sydney’s Inner West oasis. At Dear Delicious we are delighted to have this special space for not only growing our veggies and herbs but to ...

At Young Engineers we run enrichment classes based on STEM for kids aged 6-12 using Motorised Lego® models. We believe Science can be fun!!! 21st Century is witnessing ultra rapid technological developments across the world. YOUNG ENGINEERS recognises the imperative need to prepare students right from primary school stage for exposure to technological principles, environment & applications and aspires to teach them principles of STEM with the help of LEGO® blocks. We are currently operating in ... Read more over 18 schools in Sydney. We understand the need for STEM, but where do we start and how can we engage a child in these subjects? How do we as educators and parents keep them excited about learning and wanting more? It has to be fun and engaging! We are so excited and privileged to be offering the e² Young Engineers® programs for students from age 4 to retirement. Using our unique curriculum of ‘EDUTAINMENT’ (education + entertainment), children gain theoretical and practical knowledge ...