important information
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OOK HALF-DAY OR A FULL DAY
MORNING SESSION from 9:00am to 12:30pm AFTERNOON SESSION from 1:30pm to 5:00pm Children attending full-day sessions will be supervised during lunchtime (12.30pm-1.30pm) PRICE PER SESSION AND DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Get 20% discount when you book 8 or more sessions in one transaction IS EACH SESSION DIFFERENT? Every half-day(session) is different, so you can attend every session without repetition. HOW MANY ACTIVITIES CAN I CHOOSE IN EACH SESSION? Each half-day you will choose the one activity per each half-day session. As well as your main activity, children can experience at least one other activity during the day, as long as spots are available in other activities. CAN I CLAIM GOVERNMENT REBATES? No, we are not registered child care providers, government CCB rebates do not apply to our programs. WE ARE FULLY EQUIPED! Children are not expected to bring any extra material/equipment for the sessions. We do NOT advise students to brings their own laptops or electronic devices. |
SCHEDULE*
ATTENDING HALF-DAY? Don’t forget your water bottle and a snack, no nuts please! We will have a snack break during our AM and PM sessions. ATTENDING A FULL-DAY? Don’t forget to bring your own lunchbox and water bottle, but no nuts, please. If it's a sunny day, please bring your hats, outdoor playtime might be available on the day. NEED EXTENDED CARE? Extended care is available by appointment only, from 8:30am - 5:30pm (+$20 per half-day). Before 8:30am or after 5:30pm a $20.00 fee per 15 minutes, or part thereof, will apply. Extended care fee of $20.00 will be automatically debited in case of late pick up from 5:15pm - 5:30pm. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO REGISTER? ASAP! Our Holiday Programs regularly book out. PLEASE NOTE: Your booking will only be confirmed after the payment is done. |
LOCATION
St Mary Magdalen's School (Chadstone)
ADDRESS: 10-20 Bolwarra Street, Chadstone, VIC 3148
ADDRESS: 10-20 Bolwarra Street, Chadstone, VIC 3148
Alternative entrance and parking via 15 Bambil Street.
PROGRAMs
Pattern Recognition
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Patterns are all around us - from human fingerprints, zebra crossings, warm current flows in oceans to the beautiful arrangement of a rosebud. Students will learn how to identify patterns and to apply it to solve problems using the Rubiks Cube, Tower of Hanoi and Sudoku.
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Paper planes
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In this fun and interactive session, children will be actively involved in the scientific process of improving their planes. Modifications will also be a part of the class and provide an additional challenge – testing their knowledge of flight principles as well as their design and problem-solving skills.
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Creative Writing
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Creative Writing Session, students will imagine and create their stories.
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Astronomy
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Embark on a Space Odyssey with us this Holidays. Students will uncover some of the secrets behind our mysterious and fascinating solar system.
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Genetics
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What is DNA, Gene, and Chromosome? Students will discover the basics of genetics, from DNA and genes to how we inherit characteristics from our parents.
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Robotics
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Combining Design Thinking and Robotics, the BattleBot session will develop students teamwork, project management and robotics in one session. Divided into groups, students will brainstorm and define the rules, plan and set up the arena, as well as equip their robots to battle.
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Chess
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Marine Biology
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In this engaging session, students will not only learn about what mysterious creatures inhabit our rich seas but also what threats are currently present to them and how to protect our blue planet.
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Coding - Python
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Python is a powerful multi-purpose programming language used in some of the world’s most popular applications from companies like NASA, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft. In this coding session, students will learn the principals of Python and how to write commands like a real coder!
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Cooking
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We provide fully interactive cooking classes for children run by Foost. Create a selection of dishes from around the world, a different delicious dish to take home each session.
Runs for 1.5h, for the first hour your child will join one of the other activities on offer - what a great way to try it out! |
Engineering
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Learn how to think and solve problems like an Engineer! Students will learn how to identify issues, solve problems and construct things with unusual materials, all as part of a team.
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Physics
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Involving matter and its motion as well as how it interacts with energy and forces, we will explore physics in experiments and activities, creating electricity, force and light.
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Arts & Design
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Children will explore their creativity through a range of mediums and tools. From paint and sketching to plaster moulds and cardboard creations, by the end of the session, they will have created something beautiful to take home.
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Electrical Engineering
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Children will build, test and use their own fully working electronic circuits. Children learn about basic electronic components like resistors, capacitors, light emitting diodes (LEDs), light dependent resistors (LDRs) and transistors.
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