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Often, as parents, we want to engage our children in quality educational programs and activities to challenge and extend them. We have a variety of school holiday and in-term events, programs and activities listed here, many of which are free! If your child needs a bit of extra help, a multitude of tutoring services exists, whether online or in a classroom environment. Look in this section for a listing of some of these services. And the programs, events, and competitions we have uncovered here can help families to encourage a thirst for knowledge and to nurture their children's interests! |
Melbourne Writers Festival 2012 - Kids
27/08/2012
30/08/2012
The Melbourne Writers Festival Schools' Program comprises a fantastic series of events for school children, featuring an exciting range of sessions and workshops for students, with over 40 writers and illustrators joining in to celebrate the books and authors that young people love reading. ...read more »
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National Year of Reading 2012
The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It's about supporting reading initiatives while respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It's about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it's about Australians becoming a nation of readers. ...read more »
About Time: SA History Festival - Starts May 1
01/05/2012
Explore South Australia's rich history through tours, talks, displays, performances and more. This year, Open House Adelaide is a new element which showcases some of Adelaide's most interesting buildings. ...read more »
Studying Abroad / Student Exchange
Studying abroad is an option sought out by students who wish to study while they travel, learn a language, experience new cultures, and broaden their horizons. ...read more »
International Year of Sustainable Energy for All 2012
In recognition of the importance of energy access for sustainable economic development and supporting achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations General Assembly has designated 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. ...read more »
Australian Year of the Farmer 2012
The Australian Year of the Farmer celebrates the hard work of everyone involved in producing, processing, handling and selling products from 136,000 farms across the country. ...read more »
National Youth Science Forum
The National Youth Science Forum offers students currently in Year 11 a unique opportunity to test drive careers in science, engineering and related disciplines. ...read more »
Book: A Parent's Guide to Scholarship Tests
A Parent's Guide to Scholarship Tests
Author: ACER
Preparing, applying and sitting for a scholarship test can be gruelling and competitive process for the child and the childs parents, and the disappointment of not being awarded a scholarship can be demoralising and disappointing. ...read more »
Happy Parents Raise Happy Kids Workshop
03/06/2012
Better Parenting Skills – Full day workshop: The best way to help your kids is by learning to be their life coach. Being at home, close to your kids, your positive attitude and relationship skills will then make you incredibly valuable to them. ...read more »
yLead Leadership
Since 1989, yLead has been inspiring youth and creating leaders of tomorrow who are instilled with a vision of making a difference to the world we live in. ...read more »
Refugee Week 2012
17/06/2012
23/06/2012
The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) works with agencies around Australia to coordinate Refugee Week, Australia's peak annual activity to inform the public about refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. In 2012, Refugee Week will be held from June 17 - 23, and the theme is 'Restoring Hope'. ...read more »
Drug Action Week 2012
17/06/2012
23/06/2012
Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 is a week of activities held nationally to raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues in Australia. This year's theme: 'Looking After YOUR Mind!'. ...read more »
Education Week -VIC- 2012
20/05/2012
26/05/2012
Education Week will be celebrated from 20 to 26 May 2012 when kindergartens and government schools throughout Victoria will open their doors to parents and their broader communities through information nights, open days, student displays, performances and other special events that showcase their programs and achievements. ...read more »
World Oceans Day 2012
08/06/2012
On June 8th hundreds of communities around the globe will celebrate World Oceans Day – an opportunity to learn about our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea, to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives, and the important ways people can help to protect our shared world ocean. ...read more »
MS Readathon 2012 - Begins
04/06/2012
In 2012 Multiple Sclerosis Australia (MSA) will be operating the 33rd annual MS Readathon. The MS Readathon is Australia’s premier reading based fundraiser which encourages Australians to read books, learn about multiple sclerosis (MS) and raise funds to help people living with MS. ...read more »
National Simultaneous Storytime 2012
23/05/2012
National Simultaneous Storytime is a campaign organised by the Australian Library and Information Association, in which a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously to children in a variety of venues around Australia. ...read more »
Outward Bound
Outward Bound offers exhilarating personal development courses that take people into new territories, giving them the opportunity to test themselves, inspire each other and come back with a new outlook on life and the world. ...read more »
World No Tobacco Day 2012
31/05/2012
This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. ...read more »
Australian Schools National Sorry Day 2011
26/05/2012
The National Sorry Day Committee (NSDC) is inviting every Australian School and Education Facility from 'Kindy to Uni' to participate in the Australian Schools National Sorry Day to be held annually on the May 26th. ...read more »
Library and Information Week 2012
20/05/2012
26/05/2012
In May every year, libraries and information services throughout Australia celebrate Library and Information Week and highlight the vital role and value of libraries. ...read more »
World Turtle Day 2012
23/05/2012
Turtles not only fascinate each passing generation of children, who find endless wonders under those hard shells, but they also continue to serve as a timeless role model in children's literature. ...read more »
National Mathematics Day 2012
18/05/2012
National Mathematics Day is a chance for teachers to share and promote good mathematics teaching and learning -- with each other, with students, with colleagues and with the wider community. National Mathematics Day 2012 will be 18 May. ...read more »
National Career Development Week 2012
14/05/2012
20/05/2012
National Career Development Week, through hundreds of careers events run throughout the year, encourages all Australians to actively engage in career development and develop the skills to manage their careers, learning, work and lives in order to get the life they love. ...read more »
The Crew
Lights, Camera, Action! propose a story, shoot it, and maybe get a segment aired on SBS. These are just some of the fun ways you participate in The Crew. ...read more »