Dear families and students,
It is exciting to welcome the term break and we have exciting activities for you. Proposed 1 day trip Direction - Eastern suburt pick up 10am-10:30am (Forest Hill/Vermont/Glen Waverley direction) head towards Forest walk, river tracking, (we may be able to hire a boat depends on the availability, cafe, nursury, farm visit, optional Healsville sanctuary visit. Return by 5pm. Date potential for a max 4 group(Young passengers, minimum 3) 17 or 18/09 (Tuesday/Wednesday) Fee $110.per Person (or $200/2 students) including transport | lunch | entry tickets. Possible route
We are hosting dynamic school holiday program which can be tailor made to suit your time and needs.
Digital Art
Use software like Procreate or Photoshop to create digital art and learn about graphic design.
Language
Basics of a new language (e.g., Spanish, French, or Mandarin) through interactive activities and games.
Entrepreneurship
Ideate a business concept, create a business plan, marketing strategies and learn to pitch your idea.
Improv & Drama
Develop acting skills through theater games, character work and scene study. Practice improv and bring stories to life.
Coding & Robotics
Learn coding basics to build simple games and apps. Construct and program robots to complete challenges.
Social Innovation
Identify community issues, develop solutions and learn to create positive social impact through entrepreneurship.
Public Speaking
Build confidence through speech writing and delivery. Practice persuasive speaking and debate skills.
Physical and Outdoor Activities Engage in different sports like basketball, badminton, soccer, or swimming, focusing on skill development and teamwork.
Music
Musician practitioner guide, music jam
Time Management
Plan and action
Evaluation guide
Effective team work
Personal Finance Basics
Introduction to money management, budgeting, and saving through interactive activities.
First Aid and Safety
Basic first aid training and safety skills to handle minor injuries and emergencies.
Fun and Games
End the week with fun activities like board games, video games, or a movie screening.
Team building games
Participate in team-building activities and games that encourage cooperation and problem-solving.
Cooking Class
Cook your favorite dishes like cakes, stir fry, pasta, crafted stew and more
Creative Story Telling
Fun writing exercises where kids can write and share their own short stories or poems.
Fun Science Experiments
Simple and safe experiments like making a baking soda volcano, creating a homemade lava lamp, or growing crystals.
Excursion
Ruffey Lake Park - Ninja Warrior Course (exercise equipment)
Bowling, Laser Tag etc
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For the FY23-FY24 students/alumni, you are welcome to enroll in a. Healsville sanctuary event with no ticket fee (Date 2/7/2024 9am departing from Eastern Suburb - Box Hill)
b. Special dining etiquette workshop - Glen Waverley including a 2 course meal (Current student $20, Alumni $30, General Public $50) 27/06/2024
c. Music concerts (Vary ticket costs depends on the event) Melbourne Recital Centre
d. Group games (Box Hill Garden/Glen Waverley) e.g. Basketball, Badminton, Tennis
Please express your interest privately via SMS with the period which you are in town.
Formal Development program English
Reading comprehension activities with different text types (narratives, persuasive, informative)
Writing workshops focusing on different genres (poetry, scripts, expositions)
Oral presentations and public speaking exercises
Vocabulary building games and exercises
Mathematics
Hands-on activities with measurement, geometry, and spatial reasoning
Problem-solving tasks involving number operations and algebra
Data collection, representation, and statistical analysis projects
Applying math concepts to real-world scenarios
Science
Conducting experiments and hands-on investigations
Exploring scientific concepts through models and simulations
Field trips and excursions to science museums/centers
Research projects on topics like energy, forces, earth and space
Humanities
Inquiries into historical events, movements, and figures
Mapping activities and analyzing geographical data
Exploring civic rights, laws, and government structures
Investigating economic principles like trade and consumerism
The Arts
Visual arts projects (painting, drawing, sculpting, digital art)
Music and dance performances/compositions
Drama activities (role play, improvisation, script writing)
Responding to and analyzing artworks and performances
Health and Physical Education
Fundamental movement skills and game sense activities
Fitness testing and designing exercise programs
Nutrition education and healthy eating plans
Personal safety and wellbeing lessons
Technologies
Coding, robotics, and computational thinking activities
Digital systems projects (websites, apps, animations)
Design and production tasks (3D modeling, engineering)
Exploring materials, tools, and sustainable practices
Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking challenges
Ethical dilemmas and decision-making scenarios
Intercultural research, communication, and collaboration
Personal and social skills development (goal setting, teamwork