Families Magazine - Brisbane Schools & Education Issue 2019

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From North Lakes and Samford in the north to the Redlands and Logan in the south and out through the western suburbs of Brisbane

SCHOOLS N O I T A C U D E & ISSUE Advocacy in Brisbane Schools Book Week Costume Ideas Ways to Develop Fine Motor Skills Gifted Is Not a Dirty Word

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Welcome to our BRISBANE SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Issue!

It’s time for organised parents to be thinking about schools/education/futureproofing their ovum, while I and others like me stay up past 8pm to check behind jars in the cupboard for hidden chocolate or escapee snack packs. We are all busy and anxious (just for different reasons)!

I want to draw your attention to ‘fake nits’. Fake nits are the nits you get when someone in your circle gets them, and even though you can’t find them you can FEEL THEM MOVING. All it takes is one nit note home and the scratching gets feverish, then I’m begging Baby Daddy to check my hair, which he reluctantly does. Usually, it’s “I see nothing” but it takes two or three more checks before I’m finally satisfied. Then I get a close friend to check again as I don’t trust his nit detection abilities.

I recently got a case of ‘SUPER fake nits’. I got Baby Daddy to check and he said “Yep, this time you got ‘em”. I stripped the beds, burnt the hairbrushes and dyed my hair (two birds, one stone) then later that night he said, “you don’t have nits but you are annoying and I wanted you to go away”. Solid stitch up, sir; well played. Alas for him I have an arts degree and special effects make-up so he got a shock when he woke up with a mystery rash across his face. The doctors are stumped!

If you want your children gainfully employed and not wasting their tertiary education on a long-running game of payback, best start interviewing schools soon.

Yours in the deep deception of long-term relationships,

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Families News

Find out about local news for families

Education Advocacy in Brisbane Schools Gifted is Not a Dirty Word Meet the Principal Book Week Costumes

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Families Health Ways to Develop Fine Motor Skills

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Families Travel Nara Deer Feeding

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Clubs, Classes & Activities

Find a local Club, Class or Activity for 2019

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Families Fun

Circle the family events you plan to do during August/ September 2019

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Family Shows & Events

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KEEP KIDS ACTIVE IN 2020 WITH THE ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL PROGRAM! Brisbane City Council’s Active School Travel program is looking for active travellers to join the three-year program from 2020. The award-winning program is all about providing Brisbane primary schools with free resources and incentives to help encourage students and families to leave the car at home and actively travel to school. The program is part of Council’s commitment to getting residents home safer.

More than 113,000 students and 162 Brisbane primary schools have been part of the program since 2004. So, what are you waiting for? Join other active schools and make 2020 the year your community focuses on health and wellbeing by encouraging students to walk, ride, scoot or car pool to school.

If your community is looking to improve road safety, be more inclusive, and encourage sustainable and healthy travel options, ask your school to take part!

How to join and find out more

WIN! ONE OF FOUR TESALATE TOWELS FOR FATHER’S DAY! Tesalate is an innovative sand-free towel from Australia that is both fashionable and functional. It’s perfect for yoga, picnics and outdoor activities, and makes a great gift for any special occasion. These vibrant beach towels are made with AbsorbLite™ fabric. It repels sand, dries rapidly compared to regular towels, yet can absorb at least 1 litre of water. Available in a huge range of designs!

You can win a Tesalate towel for Father’s Day in your choice of design, valued at $79 each! Four available to win. Enter online at www.familiesmagazine.com.au/competitions. Competition closes August 30.

For more information about the Active School Travel program and how to apply, visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘Active School Travel’.

Applications must be submitted by the principal, so talk to your school about joining the program before applications close on 20 September 2019.

FATHER’S DAY

SEPTEMBER 1

It’s time to celebrate Dad!

Show Dad, or the father figure in your life, just how much you love and appreciate him this Sunday September 1. From places to get breakfast or lunch, to gift and activity ideas for sporty dads, dads who love history, adventurous dads and dads who prefer to spend the day at home, you’ll find plenty of ideas at www.familiesmagazine.com. au/brisbane/fathers-day.

WIN! A MEGA GAMES BUNDLE FOR THE FAMILY

Thanks to Crown & Andrews and Goliath Games we have two mega games bundles up for grabs, with games suitable for all members of the family from ages 3 to adult! Each prize pack includes SuperZings, Boomtrix Multiball, Gator Golf, Googly Eyes Showdown, Rubiks Race, and The Game of Things. Total value over $190 per set!

For your chance to win, enter online at www.familiesmagazine.com.au/competitions

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INDOOR SKYDIVING IN BRISBANE!

Suit up and experience the thrill of skydiving with Brisbane’s first iFLY Indoor Skydiving Centre at Westfield Chermside.

The city’s most exciting new attraction simulates the sensation of skydiving in true freefall conditions using iFLY’s very latest vertical wind tunnel (VWT) – no parachutes or planes required! iFLY Australia’s General manager Nir Davidson said iFLY was a safe and exciting experience that welcomed thrill-seekers aged three to 103 years old, as well as people of all physical ability.

“This is a completely new experience for the Brisbane market,” Mr Davidson said. “The ability to deliver that dream of flight to everyone – regardless of their age or physical dexterity – is a key vision for us as an organisation.”

The specialised technology that drives iFLY also comes under the microscope with the Brisbane centre hosting STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths) sessions for schools.

“There’s a real buzz within the education sector and iFLY Brisbane has a dedicated education officer who has great experience custom-building STEM programs for primary, middle and senior school students,” Mr Davidson said. iFly participants are supervised throughout the experience by a certified skydiving instructor, led by Brisbane’s Lead Instructor Jarrad Kline who has worked for iFLY across the globe and clocked up thousands of hours in the VWT. Families Magazine staff went along to interview Jarrad and try iFly for themselves. You can read all about it online at www.familiesmagazine.com.au/indoor-skydiving-brisbane

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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS LIST 2019

Brisbane and Ipswich’s most comprehensive For prospective students & parents

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To promote Your School Open Day in the next issue (Oct/Nov 2019) contact our Editor. Email: Editor@FamiliesMagazine.com.au Tel: 0437 866 869 Please check the details of the events listed before setting off in case anything has changed since going to print.

Brisbane Christian College (Salisbury) Co-ed Pre-prep-Yr 12 Open Days: 20 Aug for Primary School and Middle & Secondary School. 29 Oct for Middle and Secondary School only. www.brisbanechristiancollege.com.au

Prince of Peace Lutheran College (Everton Hills) Co-ed Kindy-Yr 12 Junior Campus Open Mornings: Thur 8 Aug & 17 Oct. Senior Campus Expo: Tues 13 Aug 3:30–6:30pm. www.princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

Cannon Hill Anglican College (Cannon Hill) Co-ed Prep-Yr 12 Open Day: Fri 2 Aug 9am-12pm. www.chac.qld.edu.au

Somerville House (South Brisbane) Co-educational Pre-Prep, Girls Prep-Yr 12 and Boarding Yr 6-12. Tour Morning: Thur 15 Aug 8am-12pm. www.somerville.qld.edu.au

Clayfield College Independent School (Clayfield) Indep Co-ed Pre-prep-Yr 6; Girls Yr 7-12. Clayfield Fair: Sun 4 Aug 10am-3pm. www.clayfield.qld.edu.au Faith Lutheran College (Victoria Point & Thornlands) Indep Co-ed KindyYr 12 Principal’s Tours: Primary Mon 26 Aug and 9 Sept; Secondary Tues 6 & 27 Aug, 17 Sept, 9-10:30am. www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au Grace Lutheran Primary School (Clontarf ) Co-ed Prep-Yr 6. Principals Tours: 20 Aug, 17 Sept, 17 Oct. Times vary. Check website for more. www.graceprimary.qld.edu.au

Southern Cross Catholic College (Scarborough) Catholic Co-ed PrepYr 12. Head of Secondary Tours: Thur 22 Aug & 24 Oct from 9.30am. www.sccc.qld.edu.au St John Fisher College (Bracken Ridge) Catholic Girls’ Secondary School Principal’s Tours: Second Friday every month (excl. holidays), 9am. www.sjfc.qld.edu.au St John’s Anglican College (Forest Lake) Co-ed Kindy-Yr 12. Open Days: Tues 1 Aug, Wed 16 Oct. www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au

Living Faith Lutheran Primary School (Murrumba Downs) Co-ed Prep-Yr 6. Open Morning: Wed 14 Aug 9-10.30am. www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au

St Joseph’s Nudgee College (Boondall) Catholic Boys’ College Yr 5-12 Open Morning: Tues 13 Aug 9-11.30am. 07 3865 0422 www.nudgee.com

Mary MacKillop College (Nundah) Girls’ Secondary College Yr 7-12 Enrolment Info Evening: Tues 27 Aug 4.30-6pm, Arts Showcase & Open Evening: Thur 24 Oct 5.30-8.30pm. www.mmc.qld.edu.au

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School (Ascot) Anglican Girls’ School Pre-prepYr 12. Open Morning: Thurs 15 Aug 8–11am. www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au

Moreton Bay Boys’ College (Manly West) Boys’ College Pre-Prep-Yr 12 Head of College Tours: Fri 30 Aug, Fri 11 Oct. www.mbbc.qld.edu.au

Stuartholme School (Toowong) Catholic Girls’ Secondary School Action Tour Mornings: Thur 15 Aug, Mon 16 Sept, Fri 11 Oct. Register to attend: www.stuartholme.com

Moreton Bay College (Wynnum West) Girls’ College Pre-Prep-Yr 12 Open Day: Fri 9 Aug 9-11am. www.mbc.qld.edu.au

The Lakes College (North Lakes) Indep Co-ed College Prep-Yr 12. Open Morning: Wed 14 Aug 8:45–10:30am. www.thelakescollege.com.au

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Education GRACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE

Using what I know and can do to serve others.

That is the essence of Service-Learning and the heart of what we do at Grace. Service-Learning aims to Expose students to the nature and needs of our communities and our world; Encourage students to recognise the innate value of people and our world, placing emphasis on connecting through relationship; and Empower students to take a stand and seek justice for people and planet through love.

Service-Learning at Grace is about using a conceptual lens to look at issues at both a local, national and international level. These issues are looked at from the perspectives of Innate Dignity, Story, Boundary Crossing, Come as Guest, Presence, Community and Stewardship.

True Service-Learning is embedded in the curriculum and students empathy dive to unpack and understand the needs and stories of those they are going to serve. It is about the “other” and not about us.

Grace is involved in projects at both local, national and international levels.

These include: • A partnership with The Lodge, a Youth Support Shelter, where students have created textile items to meet the needs in the home they create for displaced youth. Students and staff participated in a Sleepout and clothing drive to raise awareness of our local & national youth homelessness issue, which raised funds for The Lodge and met practical needs.

• World’s Greatest Shave, where students raise funds to shave their head to raise awareness for Leukaemia.

• Year 8 Textile students are supporting a local aged care facility through making personalised fiddle quilts for residents with dementia. These students have listened to their stories and understand the innate dignity of each person to then design and create a quilt for each person.

Creative Industries have also worked with this facility to create tactile artworks to also assist with their therapy.

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• Building Culture, Language and Community. Grace partners with two schools in Indonesia which allows students to cross boundaries in terms of culture, and to step out of their comfort zone to serve our Indonesian friends in further developing their English language skills, and together develop a sense of community.

• Service-Learning is evident in many Departments across the school: Design Technology have supported local organisations with the skills they have building picnic tables for a Riding School for the disabled, therapy benches used as an occupational therapy tool, and trailers.

The Business Department has students explore a variety of Charities that they wish to support before developing Business Ventures to help support their needs; Food Studies creates freezer meals for our Grace Community, so that these can be used at times when a Grace Family may need some extra support.

Please get in touch with any of our Grace Service Learning Staff at either campus to find out more. www.glc.qld.edu.au

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Education SOMERVILLE HOUSE

Preparing Students for the Future Workforce With media coverage often focused on job losses to automation, a recent report from Deloitte Access Economics, The Path to Prosperity: Why the Future of Work is Human, looked at how robots and technology is increasingly taking over monotonous, repetitive tasks, resulting in the creation of more interesting jobs for humans.

The report states over 80% of jobs created between now and 2030 will be for ‘knowledge workers’, using technology to create meaningful work. It found two-thirds of jobs will rely on ‘soft skills’ such as customer service and health care, with a strong focus on digital literacy.

The report also showed that the future of work is female, with interpersonal and creative roles ‘of the heart’ the hardest to mechanise.

Principal Mrs Kim Kiepe is encouraged by how the findings validate the academic, social and emotional learning opportunities available at Somerville House.

“Our core mission is to educate both mind and heart. We aim to nurture girls’ creativity in a dynamic, supportive and challenging environment,” Mrs Kiepe said. “With Christian values grounded in care and a range of curricular and co-curricular IT based subjects available, we work hard to ensure students graduate with strong digital literacy.”

Students learn digital literacy skills from Prep. From Year 3, students are provided with a personal computer and access to a state-of-the-art IT help centre. Technology focused school holiday workshops are offered, including use of Arduino robots to build and program hand-held game consoles.

Head of Digital Design and Technology Mr Paul Herring says “The program utilises Spheros, 3D printing, graphic, web and video design. Students learn how to use and code drones, explore Algorithmic Programming, computer animation, and augmented and virtual reality apps.”

Students from Year 10 explore Information Communication and Technology, using the Middle School DDT program to gain appreciation of how technology works.

In Years 11 and 12, Information Processing and Technology (IPT) is offered as a complementary service subject. Social and ethical issues are integrated, and students analyse how technological changes impact the way people live.

Robotics Club is offered from Years 5 to 11. It’s one of the more popular activities within the School’s Cultural and Community Co-Curricular program. Participation has grown fourfold since 2016, making the Somerville House Robotics Program the largest by number of any girls’ school in Australia in 2018 (according to RoboCup Junior Australia).

Robotics consolidates 21st-century skills of algorithmic thinking, creativity, computer programming, problem-solving and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment.

Co-ordinator of Coaches for Robotics Club, Ms Margaux Edwards, says Robotics at Somerville House inspired her to study a Bachelor of Engineering, specialising in Mechatronics and Robotics.

“IPT allowed me to learn basic programming and theory, which helped a lot at university as I can look at a piece of programming or code and understand it,” Margaux said. “My first robot was built with instructions, but to program it myself and have the freedom to build whatever I wanted was amazing.”

Mrs Kim Kiepe is confident the School is developing the digital and interpersonal skills students need to make meaningful contributions to the future workforce.

For more information on any of the subjects listed or to find out about the many academic and co-curricular opportunities for your daughter at Somerville House, please visit www.somerville.qld.edu.au/enrolments.

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Education STUARTHOLME SCHOOL

Empowering students to transform their world Stuartholme School empowers its students to transform their world.

The school’s Social Justice Program increases students’ awareness of social justice issues and provides them with opportunities to take action.

The school prepares and inspires students to be active, informed and responsible global citizens.

This year, the school launched a new social justice initiative centred around the school’s theme for the year of Compassion, Connection and Change.

Stuartholme’s Principal, Kristen Sharpe, said the program provides opportunities for every student to be an advocate in supporting the needs of others.

“Our program this year has three areas of focus which gives students a strong voice about a topic that is important to them,” Kristen explained.

The first topic is environmental sustainability. Stuartholme students are passionate about the need to do more for the environment, acknowledging that even a small change can make a big impact.

“130 of the 680 students at Stuartholme are boarders, with the majority of them coming from rural and remote Queensland, so their experiences with environmental issues is often different from that of the day scholars, who have not experienced first-hand the impacts of issues such as drought,” Kristen said.

“The students have been able to work together and learn from each other, which has made for an extremely well-rounded education.”

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Another issue close to the heart for Stuartholme is that of refugees.

Stuartholme has a history of working with refugees and this year they aim to strengthen this connection through ongoing support to assist refugees and educate the community about the challenges refugees face in our society.

The third focus of our theme is disability. Through our annual Sony Camp, students have a rich history of engaging with and caring for children with disabilities. The students feel very strongly about the need to be actively involved within the disability community to further understand the challenges they face. This extends to everyday injustices in terms of activities, accommodation, resources, employment, education and wellbeing. By focussing on disability, the students have the opportunity to reframe their thinking and language, allowing them to challenge traditional understanding of ability.

“The students will examine each of these parts through the lenses of civic advocacy, social enterprise and volunteering.

“One of the five Goals of a Sacred Heart education is to educate to a social awareness which impels to action.” Our students are encouraged to seek to understand the causes of social injustice and to explore ways to respond practically and positively.

“As educators of young women we want to ensure our students leave Stuartholme as confident, capable, inspired adults who have a passion to make a difference in the world.”

Find out how Stuartholme can inspire your daughter by visiting the school for an Action Tour. Bookings via the website www.stuartholme.com

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Education FA I T H LU T H E R A N C O L L E G E R E D L A N D S

Students at the Centre

Faith Lutheran College Redlands believes that all teaching and learning should include student voice. Whether in our Primary School at our Link Road, Victoria Point Campus or in our Secondary School on Beveridge Road in Thornlands, you will find students actively involved in all areas of College life.

Students from all ages work with their teachers to assist in designing their own rich questions to help construct their individual pathways to learning.

This inquiry-based approach has students at the heart and helps to cater for the individual differences that all learners have.

College assemblies on both the Primary and Secondary Campuses are student led. Secondary Students actively approach staff to create the agenda each week for assemblies, which they lead from start to finish.

An active Student Leadership Program brings student voice to all areas of College life including Service Learning, Worship, Academic and Sporting. Student Councils meet weekly with the members of the College Leadership Team, to organise events and advocate for student issues.

Another example of the strong student advocacy sees our Senior Girls at Faith Lutheran College Redlands host a Shine program each week where they mentor younger girls towards having a positive self-image and caring for themselves and others.

One of the unique strengths of Lutheran Schools are their Outdoor Education Programs. Faith Lutheran College Redlands provides the opportunity for all students to attend a 4-week program at Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre near Blackbutt in Queensland, as the pinnacle of their Year 9 program. The Mt. Binga experience sees students take responsibility for themselves. With the assistance of specialist staff

students, cook, wash, bake and even milk the cows. An extensive hiking program is part of the stay. Students learn to work together in community and grow into their emerging adulthood as a strong team, equipping them well for the Senior Secondary years.

Faith Lutheran College Redlands gives students from Prep to Year 12 an extensive range of opportunities to find their student voice, to have it valued as they grow and to become active contributors in the community life they share.

Visit www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au

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Education ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE Let your light shine The spirit of St John Fisher College is the courage to seek justice, the gift of peace and the grace to forgive. Young women of the College are encouraged to stand up, make their mark and let their light shine on issues that are important to them and the wider community.

The College encourages its girls to independently advocate a range of causes through fundraising and action for local and international causes, including support for the disadvantaged and those who have suffered domestic violence, collections for St Vinnie’s Appeals, and the Kolega Café which, together with fundraising for Mercy Works, allows us to support our international neighbours in Timor Leste.

Last year a Year 8 student received a Diabetes Ambassador award, and a Year 10 student sat on the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council with strong, viable ideas for improving our city.

Go Far. See More. Reach Further We encourage girls to think outside the square, challenge theories and dare to dream. Senior students who believe in a communal space for everyone launched a Fun, Food & Fellowship program, while others believing everyone has the right to a quality education are setting up a Bursary Fund for disadvantaged students.

Harmony Matters With a diverse and talented student body it is our pleasure to showcase their many gifts and talents through various cultural performance groups.

Harmony Day is always a colourful display at the College, and it’s important to the girls to celebrate intercultural diversity all year round.

Visit www.stjohnfishercollege.qld.edu.au

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Education SHELDON COLLEGE The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for development. In fact, it’s during this time that 90% of their brain develops. Brain development is “activity-dependent,” meaning the more sensory, motor, emotional, and cognitive experiences that children are exposed to, the greater the connections.

The early years, including Preparatory, at Sheldon College differentiate the curriculum via hands-on activities that support inquiry-based learning. The advantage our College offers is that our multi-sensory approach to learning takes place within contexts with three key differences.

Due to the College’s value system, we provide a truly safe, orderly learning environment which enables the achievement potential of all individuals to be maximised, with experiences being planned collaboratively by experts in specialist curriculum fields.

Furthermore, all experiences for our younger students are planned with clearly defined student exit outcomes in mind. These high-quality contexts, combined with experiences skilfully targeted to specific stages of development, better support the brain development that is crucial in building the foundations for quality learning in later life.

The Preparatory program at Sheldon College offers a high calibre of teachers who day-in and day-out model the 3L’s of teaching – Love, Laughter and Learning, whilst also offering a program that consists of a balance of exploration, guided instruction and explicit teaching. Our Preparatory teachers instill in children an absolute love of learning as they are able to provide students with a rigorous academic program whilst still preserving the very essence of childhood.

Visit www.sheldoncollege.com

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‘GIFTED’ IS NOT A

DIRTY WORD Why is it important to identify gifted and talented students and cater for their needs?

Labelling a student as ‘gifted’ often induces a variety of emotions, viewpoints and opinions, many of them surprisingly negative. It is important to realise though that in a 21st century classroom, ‘gifted’ is not a dirty word, especially when it refers to developing a whole new set of gifts or skills that these students need for future success.

the top 10% of their peers often aspire for high achieving careers such as medicine, dentistry, law, and veterinary medicine. I recall a teacher telling a student “you’re going to be doing my hip replacement one day.” This student had the potential academic capacity for medicine, but did they have the bedside manner or what it takes to be a good doctor?

An often-used definition of giftedness comes from the work of Professor François Gagne who asserts giftedness refers to outstanding natural abilities or aptitudes located in one or more domains which place a student in the top 10% of age peers. Most theories of giftedness use gifted and talented interchangeably, but in Gagne’s model a differentiation is made. In contrast, he refers to talent as developed competencies in fields of endeavour which relate to the world of work, and are mapped against John Holland’s theories of vocational choice where one’s education or work program is ideally matched against one’s personality.

In the changing world of work it is no longer enough just to be deemed brilliant, gifted or talented to be successful. Research indicates that during their working life today’s students are likely to have up to five careers and 17 jobs. The World Economic Forum believes the top skills needed for success in 2020 and beyond are complex problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, ability to collaborate and work as part of a team. The Foundation for Young Australians asserts that the demand for these enterprise skills is rising and employers will ask for these as often as for technical skills and academic knowledge.

So why is it important to identify gifted students and provide opportunities to cater for their needs?

The University of Queensland has recently introduced a Situational Judgement Test for students applying for their veterinary medicine program. They recognise that skills and attributes essential for veterinarians are not always reflected in academic performance alone. This test identifies the ‘soft’ skills needed to be a good vet, which encompasses more than just academic knowledge.

A new, contemporary approach to giftedness comes from a career perspective. Just because a student is gifted in a particular area it does not mean they will be successful in the related world of work. Students in

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Education aspirations need to be identified so opportunities contribute to a student’s future and build upon their interests and passions.

Winning the Queensland Japanese Speech Contest matters for a future language undergraduate, being a national finalist in UN Youth Voice Speech Competition is important for a student with diplomatic service aspirations, and winning the Somerset National Poetry Prize for an aspiring poet are all examples of opportunities catering to specific needs.

STEM and entrepreneurial thinking are the current buzz words and it is estimated that 70% of new jobs in the future are likely to be in the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. These are the jobs that may not even have been created yet.

So, what can we do to help students find their place in this unknown realm? Exposure to leading edge technology and hands-on workshops and challenges is key to building aspiration in these areas.

An over-arching reason for acquiring and developing these ‘soft’ skills is employability. The transformation from academically gifted student into employable graduate is part of a much greater developmental process than education alone. We need to provide opportunities for our identified students to acquire these non-academic skills necessary for success.

This new world of work is unfathomable to most of today’s parents and grandparents who have experienced ‘a job for life’ and raises the question of what schools are doing to equip students for this unknown future.

In the 21st century, schools need to approach students classified as ‘gifted’ from a totally new perspective. In response to this, Southern Cross Catholic College has developed a carefully curated program of co-curricular opportunities that enhance the developmental process for gifted students and relate to future employability. The underlying tenet of this is that opportunities are the building blocks of success and like success itself, these opportunities come in many forms.

Opportunities need to be relevant and targeted to build upon academic achievement and to also develop technical and enterprise skills. Individual

Entrepreneurial thinking workshops guide students as they develop a business idea or social enterprise through to finally pitching it. Any opportunity involving public speaking is invaluable, as founder of TED Talks Chris Anderson asserts “presentation literacy is the new superpower”.

Lions Youth of the Year is an outstanding resume builder, as is the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. These renowned programs inherently build the employability skills through community involvement, volunteering and skill development. Many other programs and opportunities are offered and tailored to cater for needs and aspirations.

A variation on the theme of giftedness operates at Southern Cross Catholic College where students are encouraged and supported to reach for their potential through opportunities that inspire, encourage, extend and enrich in a variety of ways both inside and outside the classroom.

Gifted is often seen as a dirty word due to the polarity of views and how to best approach it, however it can be argued that identifying ‘gifted’ students is essential to provide them with not only classroom extension but also the ‘gifts’ these students need for their future success.

Lorraine Powers, Potential Plus Program Facilitator Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough, Queensland.

Visit www.sccc.qld.edu.au

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Meet the Principal There are many things to consider when choosing the right school for your child: distance to travel, state or independent, facilities available and extra-curricular opportunities offered etc., but sometimes overlooked in the decision is the school’s Principal.

The Principal is the school’s driving force, providing strategic direction for the growth and development of the school and building a successful school community in which staff, students and parents are valued and happy to belong. Their varied role is one of leadership, guidance, mentorship and encouragement.

If you are looking for a school that has your child’s best interests at heart, we invite you to make the call and ‘Meet the Principal’.

Christopher Campbell SOUTHERN CROSS CATHOLIC COLLEGE

ACTING PRINCIPAL

As Acting Principal of Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC), I am embracing our theme for the year of ‘One Heart, One Commitment, One Life’.

SCCC is a College in the Lasallian tradition where faith, respect, inclusiveness, social justice and quality education define who we are. We are a community committed to helping our students reach their full potential and we aim, through our day-to-day interactions, to make the world a better place.

As we prepare each student to have a positive impact in his or her world, we too are on a journey of continuous innovation and improvement. New and improved facilities provide opportunities for staff and students to excel in all they do.

I am proud to lead this wonderful community and I am excited to see what the rest of the year holds.

307 Scarborough Rd, Scarborough Qld 4020 psscarborough@bne.catholic.edu.au | www.sccc.qld.edu.au | 07 3480 3600

Mr Gary O’Brien CANNON HILL ANGLICAN COLLEGE

NEW PRINCIPAL

I have recently concluded my first semester as the fifth Principal of CHAC, and it is an immense pleasure to be entrusted to lead the College into a new season of growth.

Building on the strong foundations of the past, the College’s future-focussed thinking affirms our commitment to shaping students who are world and work-ready individuals.

2019 is a year of transformation and redefining the school’s collective purpose, and I am delighted to guide the College through this next evolution.

We are preparing to commence construction of a new development which will house collaborative, flexible learning spaces, along with an impressive social hub. This new precinct will enhance our students’ learning experience and highlights our dedication to producing graduates who are equipped to make a real, lasting contribution to our world.

I invite you to visit the College to see why we have developed a reputation for academic excellence, innovation and student success.

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Education We know that the principal sets the tone of the school, so we want you to ‘Meet the Principal’ of these schools in Brisbane.

Jane Mueller LIVING FAITH LUTHERAN PRIMARY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL FOR 6 YEARS

Jane Mueller is passionate about ensuring students are well-equipped for their future.

Influenced by the latest in neuroscience research and acknowledging the changing nature of the contemporary workforce, the team at Living Faith Lutheran Primary School has developed an innovative approach to teaching and learning that fosters creativity, collaboration, servant-heartedness, risk-taking, grit and lifelong learning. Staff are engaged in deep professional learning, which takes them around the globe to witness first-hand the educational environments that are successfully implementing innovative whole-ofchild philosophies. Together with a small-school community environment where parental involvement is treasured, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is growing its pastoral care offerings in order for not only students, but entire families to feel supported and to experience Christian love in today’s fast-paced society.

50-60 Brays Road, Murrumba Downs Qld 4503 enrolments@livingfaith.qld.edu.au | livingfaith.qld.edu.au | 07 3886 2677

Shane Altmann FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE

PRINCIPAL FOR 2 YEARS

Shane Altmann joined Faith Lutheran College Redlands as the Principal in 2017. Shane has been serving in schools for over 30 years including 15 years in leadership in Independent Schools in both Western Australia and Queensland. Mr Altmann believes that Learning and Community are the two pillars upon which successful schooling is built. He advocates strongly that all teaching and learning should be student centred. Shane has a passion for creating school environments that are welcoming and relaxed as well as flexible and contemporary. As a life-long learner himself, Mr Altmann believes that there are few higher callings than to work in schools in service of children and their learning.

Primary campus: 132 Link Road, Victoria Point QLD 4165 Secondary Campus 1-15 Beveridge Road, Thornlands QLD 4164 enrolments@flcr.qld.edu.au | www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au | 07 3820 5500

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Education

10 Costumes Ideas for Book Week 2019

Reading is My Secret Power!

Book week is a fantastic opportunity for your child to celebrate their favourite characters from their favourite books by dressing up. However, if you’re the sort of parent that cringes when you hear the phrase “Book Week” then you are going to love this article which is all about easy book week costumes.

Book Week 2019, runs from August 17-23, and this year asks your children to embrace the theme “Reading is My Secret Power”; an exciting invitation with a world full of possibilities when it comes to book week costume ideas. This is an opportunity to escape into another world where your child can be anything they want to be!

1. Harry Potter When it comes to book week ideas, Harry Potter is always a favourite. Have your child dress up as their favourite character from the book, whether that be Harry Potter himself or one of his friends Hermione Granger or Ron Weasley.

Your child will love imagining they are attending the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the day and learning how to control their magical powers.

Just note that Harry Potter is one of most popular book characters to dress up as, so don’t go for this if your child wants something unique.

Book Inspiration: Harry Potter by JK Rowling

2. Matilda In terms of kids book week costumes, you can’t get much more appropriate than Matilda. Matilda not only has a passion for reading books, but she also has psychokinetic powers.

Kids will love dressing up as Matilda and taking on her brave and confident characteristics. Let’s see them try to move random objects around the air with their minds.

If you’re looking for simple book day costumes, put your child in a blue dress, white stockings and black shoes, or order the full costume online – see details next page.

Book Inspiration: Matilda by Roald Dahl

3. Cat in the Hat If anyone has the power to get kids reading, Dr Seuss does! It’s no wonder that the Cat in the Hat is a regular when it comes to book character dress up ideas.

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Whilst I’m not sure what powers (if any) the cat in the hat has, he certainly gets into mischief and has the amazing power of kids wanting to read the books he features in, over and over again – he surely has some super powers!

The Cat in the Hat can be one of the simple book character costumes you can make at home. Grab some cardboard and get a red bow tie from a cheap shop. Otherwise for an easier book week character dress up – see the link below find the options we have on our website for you.

Book Inspiration: Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss

4. Superman Perhaps not technically a book, but rather a comic, still Superman is a popular choice when it comes to book week dress up ideas.

Through his super human powers Superman is always at the right place at the right time, saving anyone in distress. Your child will love having the power of flight, super human strength and x-ray vision and using their super powers only for good.

Book Inspiration: Superman by DC Comics

5. Find your super power … in the skies!

If your child loves the idea of flying through the sky, but not really a Superman fan, another idea for book day costumes is a cute pilot outfit. What powers can be found in the skies? Birds? Clouds?

Let you imagination run wild. The possibilities are endless; you could grab your pilot hat and fly away to an exotic island or perhaps even Antarctica!

Book inspiration: On the Plane by Carron Brown.

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6. Harriet the Spy

9. Dora the Explorer

How about dressing up as one the most famous literacy sleuths of all time, Harriet Welsch. Harriet’s super powers are being bold, unique and unafraid to be herself.

Another one of the fantastic yet simple book week costumes for the younger kids is no other than Dora the Explorer. Whilst Dora might not possess any super powers herself, she certainly makes up for it in her amazing navigational and problem solving skills.

Harriet the Spy is great if you’re after one of the easy literacy character costumes as your child may already have everything, they need in their wardrobe.

All you need is a pair of jeans, a simple red jumper, sneakers, a rain coat and a notebook for detailing all your observations – making it one of the really easy book character dress up ideas.

Book Inspiration: Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

7. Zac Power If you’re looking for Australian characters for book week, then another popular spy character for kid to dress up as is Zac Power. Zac Power is a young boy who is a secret agent for an intelligence agency and is always sent on missions to save the world.

Zac Power is yet another easy book character dress up, as no doubt you have much of it at home already. Put on a pair of jeans, black t shirt, backpack full of spy gear like these night mission googles and walkie talkies and make a lanyard with your spy ID. Another great choice for cheap book week costumes. If you need to buy any of the costume pieces, check out our link below.

Book Inspiration: Zac Power: Poison Island by HI Larry

8. Batman Ok another one of the book character costume ideas which is a comic not a book, but when it comes to super powers Batman has to be on the list.

Unlike Superman, Batman doesn’t possess any super human powers, however he has a genius level intellect (perhaps from reading books) and is brilliant when it comes to martial arts. He also has an array of extraordinary weapons and equipment at his disposal in order to keep our society safe from the bad guys.

Dora is a seven year old Latina girl who with the help of her friend’s backpack, map and Boots regularly goes on exciting adventures. Along her adventures, Dora is regularly faced with problems that she must solve as well as working out how best to deal with the infamous Swiper.

Dora the Explorer is great idea if you’re looking for cheap book week costumes, as you could probably make it work with what your child already has in the cupboard. All you need is a pink t shirt, a pair of orange shorts, a purple backpack (or the actual backpack), pair of sneakers and yellow frilly socks. If you don’t have these items, there are some great Dora the Explorer costumes online also (see below).

Book Inspiration: Dora the Explorer

10. Captain Underpants Captain Underpants is the creation of two fourth graders George and Harold who have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school! Captain Underpants has a range of super powers which he uses to fight evil. Some of his powers include super strength, he can fly, he has wedgie power and more!

Captain Underpants is one of the fairly easy storybook character costumes to wear. Dress them in a skin coloured leggings or pants and skin colour top – then put over the top a great big pair of white y front underpants. Top it off with a red cape. Of course, we don’t expect your little one just to wear their undies to school!

Coming as Captain Underpants is one of the kids book week costume ideas that is sure to get a few laughs.

Book Inspiration: Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

Book Inspiration: Batman by DC Comics

With the magic of books comes endless possibilities! We hope these children’s Book Week costume ideas will help spark your imagination. For even more ideas (and links to buy online costumes & accessories) visit our full length article: www.familiesmagazine.com.au/childrens-book-week-costume-ideas Your Local Families Magazine August / September 2019 www.familiesmagazine.com.au

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Family Health

10 WAYS TO DEVELOP FINE MOTOR SKILLS

IN BABIES & TODDLERS

Fine motor movements involve the coordination of small muscles in the fingers and hands. Development of fine motor skills enables your child to perform essential self-care tasks and prepares them for independent learning at school.

Independent eating It sounds simple, and perhaps makes you cringe with the thought of the mess your child will make, but it is an easy way to help your child develop their fine motor skills. Not only is it free, but it’s easily incorporated into your daily routine. It helps assist the progress of moving from having a fist grip to a four-finger grip to a pincer grip. Although it can be messy, allowing your child to pick up their finger foods or hold a spoon requires a lot of hand-eye coordination in order for the food to make it to the final destination – their mouth.

Dressing themselves When the desire for independence kicks in and the morning arguments start because you chose an outfit for the day and your child wants to choose their own, you can embrace it as an opportunity for them to grow their fine motor skills. Dressing oneself requires fine motor skills, so the more you encourage your little ones to do this independently, the better it is for them.

Putting on socks requires a solid pincer grip and strength, pulling up pants and putting on shirts requires hand-eye coordination, balance and hand stability. Allowing your child to dress themselves frequently results in repetition and we know that practice makes perfect.

Large threading – puzzles or beads Threading is a great activity for kids and can be suited for older and younger children. For younger children, you can use large beads, cut straws, or wood images with holes for threading; these are ability-level appropriate and have a low choking hazard to ensure safety. An activity

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like threading is great for improving fine motor to strengthen hand muscles in order to prepare your child for movements like writing. Not only does it develop fine motor skills, but it is also a great quiet time and calming down activity.

You could even turn their threadings into necklaces, giving the child a creation of the activity that they completed.

Art – drawing and gluing It’s no secret that children love art, preferably the type that has no boundaries and allows them to get their hands dirty.

Activities that involve drawing and gluing are great at improving fine motor skills as it helps strengthen the child’s hand dominance; given they have a dominant hand. It’s important to strengthen the dominant hand in order to maximise precision for when they become older.

While improving one hand, it also helps the use of both as while one hand is doing the drawing, the other hand needs to work to steady the paper while they draw. This also improves object manipulation in order to move the tools with control in order to draw in a particular way.

Playdough Manipulating malleable materials is another fun activity that increases a child’s fine motor skills.

Providing the playdough or clay, and ensuring to watch closely to make sure they don’t eat any of it, direct them to mould it in the air rather than on a flat surface. This increases the chance of use of single fingers at a time and maximises the increase of hand and finger strength. To make it even more fun, you could work together to make your own playdough, making the experience even more rewarding for your little one as they get to play with the product of their hard work.

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Blocks Blocks are suitable for all ages, whether it’s for babies who are learning to grasp or toddlers who are learning to build. Babies can practice grasping, dropping, throwing, hitting together, picking up or passing blocks, all of which are important for developing those little muscles in the hands. Toddlers can learn to stack, build and even place the blocks inside containers and take them back out. There are blocks that are all types of sizes and textures on the market, and plenty of budget friendly options available, making them the perfect tool to assist your child’s development and for some fun too. Blocks also stimulate problem solving, coordination and spatial awareness.

Family Health Puzzles Puzzles are a great game for toddlers and have many hidden educational purposes. In order to pick up puzzle pieces, whether it’s the traditional flat pieces or those with the pegs to help younger ones, children are required to use either a pinch or grasping motion. They then need to maintain that grasp, move the pieces around and position them in the desired places.

Puzzles also increase cognitive abilities, problem solving skills and hand-eye coordination, making them a great all round developmental improving activity.

Musical instruments Babies and toddlers are drawn to anything that makes a noise, so musical instruments are instantly appealing to the younger mind. While they are noisy and fun, musical instruments are also great at improving fine motor skills when children are required to grip the instrument and retain that hold. It’s further developed when they then want to retain the hold and move the indtrument around. Some instruments that are great for working those tiny hand muscles are maracas for whole hand grip, a ukulele for more individualised finger movements, a drum for whole hand movement, a xylophone for grip on the sticks or percussion clappers.

Tongs or tweezers A pair of common kitchen tongs or large plastic child safe tweezers are great for children of the toddler age. It’s said that a child’s ability to use tools such as tongs or tweezers is a pre-scissor

skill, as children have to learn how to use two sides of their hands at the same time in order to operate the tool. You can use tongs to pick up toys like rubber ducks, small toy cars or teddy bears. You could also get your child to pick up large pom poms or ping pong balls with tongs.

When the child becomes more advanced or older, you could purchase a pair of large plastic tweezers - these are great for more precise picking up of items like beads, pieces of cereal or marbles. This activity will keep your child concentrating and quiet all whilst improving their fine motor skills.

Sand and water table Including sensory play is important to give your child exposure to different types of textures, sounds, smells, tastes and looks, and a simple way to do this is through water and sand play.

You can purchase budget-friendly troughs that are off the ground and allow it to be filled with all sorts of materials, like the proposed water and sand, or you could use dirt, Styrofoam bits or any other materials you deem appropriate.

Through this play children develop their fine motor skills when they are using their hand and eye coordination to scoop up water, grip on to wet and slippery containers, pour water or sand and rummage through the material. It will also develop their math and science skills when they experience concepts like floating and sinking or wet and dry, and can also provide a great social skill opportunity if playing with other children to learn to share and play together.

Flying Fox Studios, Everton Park, offers weekly STEM classes for children aged 3.5 years up to Grade 7.

Visit www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au for details.

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Written by Alex Mergler aged 12.

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Nara Deer Park, located in Nara Park (奈良公園 Nara Kōen), Japan is a wonderful attraction for adults and children alike. Over 1,200 wild sika deer (シカ or 鹿 shika) roam free so if you are at all interested in animals (or have kids that are), you should really consider a visit to this park to feed the deer.

These deer have been designated as a ‘national treasure’.

We loved being able to feed so many deer and couldn’t go past the opportunity to visit these free roaming deer on our visit to Nara. Whilst the deer are ‘wild’ they really have been semi-domesticated with all the human interaction.

There are deer of various ages from young fawns to older does and bucks. Mostly we found them to be friendly and not at all dangerous. But of course, bear in mind, technically they are wild animals.

This article will tell you where the Nara Deer Park is, what to feed the deer and show you our personal experience of being with these lovely animals including the famous Japanese deer bow that we had heard about and now saw for ourselves!

Where is Nara Deer Park in Japan Nara Park is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa.

Established in 1880 it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. It is managed by the Nara Prefecture. Including 2 shrines, the park is over 600 hectares large.

Catching the local bus to feed the deer If you don’t feel like the 30 minute walk, you can take the bus, that stops right outside the train station. It costs adults ¥210 (~ $3) and children ¥110 (~ $1.50). It’s a special loop line for tourists that takes 10 minutes. There was a big sign at the front of the bus saying where it was going, so we found it quite easy to locate…. but we did actually decide to walk to enjoy the street on the way up and back!

The park is home to the Nara National Museum and Todai-ji, where the largest wooden building in the world houses a 15-metre (50 ft) tall statue of Buddha. You can also find the Kōfuku-ji Temple within the park’s grounds.

How to get from Nara JR Station to Nara Deer Park Here are the best directions to get from Nara JR Station to the Nara Deer Park.

Walking from Nara JR Station to feed the deer at Nara Deer Park If you decide you want to walk to the Nara Deer Park, it is an easy, flat 30 minute walk from JR Nara station to Nara Deer Park. If you use our map ^^^, it’ll take you along the main street, with lots of shops and restaurants.

There are plenty of deer souvenirs to buy too. If you look at the shops though, obviously, it’ll take you more than 30 minutes to walk to Nara Deer Park. You cannot buy the deer food here… you will need to wait until you are inside the park – they have official sellers.

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What do the deer eat at Nara Deer Park?

When you arrive at Nara Deer Park, you’ll need to wander around for a bit, looking for a stand selling (鹿煎餅 Shika-senbei) or translated to ‘deer crackers’. You can get a pack of 10 crackers, that can be broken into smaller pieces. We broke each cracker into quarters, so we ended up with 40 pieces to feed the deer. Please note that this is the ONLY food that is allowed to be fed to the deer.

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How much does it cost to feed the Nara Deer?

When purchasing your deer crackers, look for a stand selling packs of 10 for ¥150 (~ $2). We didn’t see any more expensive ones, but you never know. We loved feeding the deer so much, we came back to buy some more crackers.

to sleep at night. As they often use woods in the park as their sleeping place, you may see them in the woods even in night-time.

The deer also have special ‘leave me alone’ areas that are fenced (or roped) off so humans cannot interact with them. Please respect their ‘down time’ and do not enter these enclosures.

Nara Deer Park entrance fee

How to feed the deer at Nara Deer Park The deer at Nara Deer Park, have to be the most respectful deer I’ve ever met. A Japanese guide told us the routine for feeding the deer: Steps for feeding the deer at Nara 1. Before giving them a cracker, hold it above their heads, and wait for them to bow.

2. Then hold the cracker behind your back and bow with the deer for the second bow.

3. Hold it above their heads once more for the third bow.

4. He said that ideally you want the three bows from the deer.

Then you may reward them with the cracker.

Sometimes the deer will wonder over to you, and just start bowing.

Sometimes the deer will try to get into your pockets, headbutt you, or even jump up at the crackers in your hand, so be careful. We kept our crackers in mum’s backpack, and she took little pieces out each time we wanted to feed the deer.

Nara Deer Park hours

To enter the park, is completely free, but purchasing crackers will cost you ¥150 (~ $2) for 10.

What to do if you see an injured deer If you see an injured deer, you are asked to please contact the Nara Park deer consultation desk (phone: 0742-26-7755).

Watch our video to see the Nara bowing deer I made a video of our time at Nara Deer Park. If you use your phones camera over the QR code below (and tap on ‘open bit. ly in Safari) it will take you to my full article and you can watch my video (and show it to your children – the deer are so cute!)

Read the full article and watch the Nara Bowing Deer video I made here: https://getoutwithkids.com.au/nara-deer-park-japan/

Nara Deer Park is open 24 hours.

Although the deer start their day at sunrise and spend morning to evening feeding on grass (and crackers!), they do sometimes head into the woods

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Local Clubs & Classes Directory

Clubs, Classes & Activities

around Greater Brisbane for adults and children aged 0 - 17.

If you would like a listing for your club, class or activity in our next issue’s inclusive directory, contact us now!

Email: Listings@FamiliesMagazine.com.au Compiled by Regina Gleeson NS = Northside SS = Southside

CLASSES FOR ADULTS 2Ballerinas (NS) They welcome people of all ages,

and all levels of experience to Queensland’s first ballet school for adults. They offer classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tango, Tap, Stretch and Fit Barre.

Combining their wealth of knowledge and experience in the art form of ballet and contemporary dance, they have designed the adult dance classes to give you strength, flexibility and fitness in a fun and supportive environment.

0428 672 920 www.2ballerinas.com

about your own personal journey based on your skill level and desire for sewing knowledge. With a range of courses, workshops and events Sewing Adventures has something for all ages and levels of experience and they have amazing teachers who will share their experience with you.

0417 591 438 www.sewingadventures.com.au

Paediatric First Aid Courses BLS First Aid Training (NS) BLS First Aid Courses

with your partner or on your own - in a relaxed, social and fun environment, where the instructor welcomes you by name. They are a Brisbane-based dance studio offering Latin dance and fitness classes.

0415 818 983 www.boogiecamp.com.au

may be one of the most important courses you will take in your life. You never know when someone who may be close to you will need First Aid. They will teach you how to administer confident first aid in the event of an emergency until experienced medical help arrives. Your help may save a life.

0433 604 041 www.blsfirstaid.com.au

Brisbane Painting Classes (NS) Housed in a large,

Brisbane First Aid Courses (NS & SS) Brisbane

Boogie Camp (NS & SS) You can learn to dance -

light-filled warehouse in Albion, Brisbane Painting Classes offers a wide range of courses and workshops across a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, drawing, charcoal and pastel, at a range of levels from absolute beginners through to those seeking to refine and extend their practice.

3262 1808 www.brisbanepaintingclasses.com

Code9 Parent Code9 Parent is an online service for parents who want, or need, to have an active role in managing and supporting their children using social media and online gaming platforms. By becoming a Code9 Parent, you will learn what your kids already know, what kids don’t want you to know, and how to stay one step ahead, keeping your children safe. www.code9parent.com.au

Flipside Circus (NS) Leave your dramas, inhibitions

and spandex at the door and avoid crowded gym rooms and repetitive workouts. Achieve fitness goals in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn circus tricks that will amaze your friends (and yourself!)

All circus activities are scalable to suit your individual goals.

3352 7233 www.flipsidecircus.org.au

Groove Therapy (SS) So what exactly is Groove

Therapy? They have three main divisions – a beginner dance class series, a talent/performance agency and a community programme series. Each class follows the same premise – non-dance studio vibes, with dim lights, no mirrors and a community feel. www.groovetherapy101.com

Healthstream QUT (NS) Healthstream QUT offer

several adult swimming programs, ranging from beginner through to advanced squad training. Stroke correction and learn to swim classes are also available.

3003 1779 www.healthstreamqut.com.au/ swim-programs

Men’s Shed (NS & SS) An organisation that is

accessible to all men and whose primary activity is the provision of a safe and friendly environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time in the company of other men. A major objective is to advance the well-being and health of their male members.

1300 550 009 www.mensshed.org

Orchard’s Dance Studio (NS) Ballroom dancing

will touch your mind, body and soul. Age is no barrier and there has never been a student that couldn’t be taught! Their twenty years’ experience includes seven years of high-level international competition and education under the finest dance gurus in the world.

0422 967 267 www.orchardsdance.com

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Sewing Adventures (SS) Sewing Adventures is all

First Aid offers nationally accredited first aid courses to provide, renew, refresh, or upgrade participants’ qualifications as providers of first aid. www.brisbanefirstaidcourses.com.au

CPR Kids (SS) So much more than first aid! Let their

expert critical care paediatric nurses and midwives, who are also mums and dads, empower you with the knowledge and skills of CPR, First Aid and recognition of the sick child, that could save the life of a child.

1300 543 727 www.cprkids.com.au

Kids First Aid (NS & SS) Kids First Aid offers the only

first aid courses delivered exclusively by experienced paramedics, designed to teach parents and caregivers how to respond calmly and confidently to 10 of the most common first aid emergencies situations.

1300 138 133 www.kidsfirstaid.com.au/brisbane

for you and your kids! They have an extensive Primary school and kindy program, and their in-house studio program in West End runs awesome after-school and holiday programs.

3844 4296 www.rawart.com.au

Scattered Arts (SS) Scattered Arts, established

in 1967, is Brisbane’s oldest exhibiting art and craft gallery with studio space for both adults and children’s art classes. www.scatteredarts.com.au

ZoomArt for Kids (NS) Art classes for children in a fun and friendly environment. 6 different age levels from 2 yrs to Grade 12. Designed for the intentional development of the child’s skills, observations, thinking, and experiences in the visual arts.

3855 1528 www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au

STEM CLASSES Fox Blocks (NS) is a unique and innovative engineering and construction program for kids.

Developed by Flying Fox Studios educators, and run in Brisbane since 2009, Fox Blocks is one of Brisbane’s longest running STEM focused kids extracurricular activities. Fox Blocks classes combine STEM concepts in a fun and creative way, with weekly classes for children from 3.5 years of age to Grade 7. The Fox Blocks program is so much more than one single branch of the STEM tree. Whether it be learning about physics by building a theme park, discovering historical engineering with the wonders of the world, or coding an arduino powered traffic light, Fox Blocks is unique in every way.

3855 1528 www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au

LANGUAGE & BABY DEVELOPMENT

Queensland First Aid (NS & SS) Since 1975,

Baby Massage By Design (NS & SS) Baby

Queensland First Aid has been serving individuals and corporations in a professional, efficient and friendly manner. Whether you or members of your organisation need to undertake a First Aid Course or you need to purchase a First Aid Kit for your home or office, they have you covered for all your First Aid requirements. www.qldfirstaid.com

Massage by Design offers a unique, tailored service to help parents learn and understand the scientific reasons behind their instincts, giving you the confidence to respond appropriately and positively to your baby’s needs while improving their overall health, wellbeing and happiness.

0405 463 899 www.babymassagebydesign.com.au

St John Ambulance First Aid (NS) Whether it is

Baby Sensory (NS & SS) Specifically designed from

for workplace or individual needs, St John provides a full range of best practice certified, customised and online first aid training with flexible delivery options available throughout Australia. St John can also assess your first aid workplace needs by arranging a Best Practice First Aid Readiness assessment.

1300 360 455 www.stjohn.org.au/first-aid-training

CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Arts & Craft Art Shed Brisbane (SS) They help students achieve

their artistic goals by guidance in the acquisition of sound knowledge of the visual world and the practical skills to convey these phenomena.

3846 1330 www.artshedbrisbane.com.au/learn/art-class

Brizart (NS) Brizart was founded by Jennifer

birth, to aid your child’s development, the classes are packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing and more - plus you’ll never experience the same class twice. www.babysensory.com.au

Beer & Bubs (NS) Beer and Bubs is a one–night

session at the pub where expectant dads learn how to support their partner through the birth of their baby.

Childbirth is daunting for men too and this session prepares fathers for an active, caring role. www.beerandbubs.com.au

Flipside Circus (NS) Flipside circus offers classes

for people aged 1 and up! Their Wriggles and Giggles classes introduce toddlers and parents to the world of circus through fun, interactive workshops designed to improve gross and fine motor skills, social development and physical abilities.

3352 7233 www.flipsidecircus.org.au

Andrews in 1999 and continues to offer art education for children, teens and adults in the western suburbs of Brisbane. The fundamental aim of Brizart is to foster creativity in the visual arts while covering essential skills and techniques in a safe, supportive and flexible learning environment.

3720 2077 www.brizart.com.au

Hush Little Baby Music (SS) Hush Little Baby Early

Raw Art (SS) Whether you are a teacher or a parent,

with their children in the program, singing and playing instruments and other fun props. It’s a lovely

RAW Art has a fantastic range of workshops on offer

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Childhood Music Classes are based in Brisbane and provide music classes for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, as well as childcare centre music programs, consultancy and professional development. www.hushlittlebabymusic.com

Making Rainbows (NS & SS) Parents participate

Local Clubs & Classes Directory way to bond with your child and excite their natural love of music in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

0467 668 535 www.makingrainbows.com.au

ACTIVITY CENTRES BOUNCE Inc (SS) BOUNCE Tingalpa is a massive

indoor adventure playground in Brisbane that provides an adrenaline rush for all ages. Imagine more than 50 interconnected trampolines with the Big Bag, Slam Dunk and Dodgeball courts rolled in. It’s also home to the famous BOUNCE X-Park obstacle course so you can get your ninja on! www.bounceinc.com.au/venue-tingalpa-qld

Chipmunks Playland & Café (NS & SS) Visit

entertainment venue, providing a unique dance and play experience for children up to 11 years old. They also have dance programmes and party facilities 3266 8484 www.tiddlywinks.com.au

Urban Xtreme (NS) in Hendra is making active

adventure sports accessible, achievable and affordable for all. Their unique mix of activities is suitable for all ages & abilities. Simulated skiing & snowboard, laser tag, jump, playland and fun climb is now open with more activities to come! They do birthday parties too!

1300 [URBANX] 872 269 www.urban-xtreme.com.au

MUSIC

Chipmunks for unlimited play for kids aged 0 – 11 years old and relax over a coffee or lunch with friends and family at their café in one of their 3 Brisbane locations. They feature state of the art equipment and are fully air-conditioned, clean and comfortable. They also have party facilities. www.chipmunks.com.au

Annette’s Music Studio (NS) (formally Little

Crocs Playcentre (NS) Crocs Playcentre is one of a

about teaching. They believe that everyone can learn music and that, with practice and great training, everyone can grow in skills and confidence, and they would love to be a part of that journey with you.

Lastly, and importantly, they believe that your lessons should be fun!

0410 489 559 www.brisbanemusicstudio.com.au

chain of playcentres across Australia that is bringing air-conditioned, indoor playcentre fun to a new generation of families with small children. www.crocsplaycentre.com.au

Flipside Circus (NS) has a professionally appointed

circus training facility that is available for individuals or small groups to use during our open training sessions. Open training is perfect for industry professionals and advanced students who wish to work on enhancing their skills or developing new acts.

3352 7233 www.flipsidecircus.org.au

Inflatable World Oz (NS & SS) It’s all about having

fun, so take the whole family and bounce on in to Inflatable World. It’s not just for the kids – they encourage the parents to have fun with their children.

Sessions are for two hours per single entry fee – you will be tired by then anyway! www.inflatableworldoz.com.au

Laserzone Lawnton (NS) Brisbane’s No 1 multi-level laser tag arena, arcades, prize counter and rides will blow your mind! Laserzone offers the best value family entertainment on Brisbane’s north with a variety of packages to suit most ages and abilities. Laser tag is a camouflaged sport, perfect for getting kids away from their screenbased games and into an active game scenario with real people. Points are accumulated by tagging opponents, bases and targets throughout a tri-level futuristic maze. Arcades and rides are played between missions, adding even more excitement and variety to your visit. Laserzone is perfect for all occasions especially birthday parties.

3205 4141 https://brisbane.laserzone.com.au

Lollipops Playland & Cafés (NS & SS) are great

kids party venues or giving kids a treat while parents relax over a cup of coffee and a treat from their quality cafe. Their indoor play centres are safe and secure where kids can have hours of fun climbing, sliding, jumping and spinning. 4 Brisbane locations. www.lollipopsplayland.com.au

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

(SS) Sky Zone Macgregor isn’t just any indoor trampoline park. It’s hundreds of trampolines, connected to form a single massive trampoline that literally allows you to jump off the walls. If that’s not enough excitement for you, Sky Zone Macgregor now has Sky Climb! Over 20 different climbing obstacles for you to reach new heights on...but wait...there’s more...Skyland Laser is a 3-storey laser tag arena that holds up to 40 players battling it out in a cloudfilled wonderland. That’s right, you read correctly. A Trampoline park with a climbing arena and laser tag!

So, what are you waiting for?

13 75 99 www.skyzone.com.au

Tiddlywinks Dance & Play Café (NS) Tiddlywinks Dance and Play Cafe is a family owned and operated

Munchkin’s Music) offers Violin, Piano, Singing, Guitar, Viola, and Cello lessons to children from approximately 3 years of age right up to adults. Lessons are in small groups or private lessons.

0417 762 362 www.littlemunchkinsmusic.com.au

Brisbane Music Studio (SS) BMS are passionate

Do-re-mi Music for Children (NS & SS) Do

re mi classes are run by highly qualified, trained teachers who use their extensive knowledge of child development and music education to design programs specific to the needs of the children in each music class. www.do-re-mi.com.au

Forte School of Music (NS & SS) Their multi-

sensory approach is one of a kind and you child will learn music as the language that it is. Forte kids develop an amazing range of musical skills from improvising to composing, music reading and playing, theory, memorising, playing by ear, concert performance skills and more! www.fortemusic.com.au

KeyboardKidz (NS & SS) Every child is different and at KeyboardKidz, they believe that one-on-one piano lessons are by far the best and only way to teach piano. Each child learns at different rates and in different ways to other children. A private lesson ensures that your child has 100% of the teacher’s attention and a tailored approach to their piano education.

3219 0808 www.keyboardkidz.com.au Kids Music Beat (NS & SS) is Brisbane’s original and

longest running Music Early Learning Program. Their program nurtures development, fosters a love of music and helps you to use music in the home. Having fun through musical play and taking joy in your child’s musical expression is central to their program. All music is played live and is voice led. This is because research supports the use of live voice-led music with children under 5 years of age. Come learn how making music supports your child’s social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and musical development. To book visit www.musicbeat.com.au

Kindermusik at Flying Fox Studios (NS) Music

and movement classes from newborn to 7 yrs.

Kindermusik classes encourage babies & children to develop language, social, emotional, & physical skills as well - all in the context of joyful, musically rich play!

3855 1528 www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au

Music Masters (NS) Music Masters is a sequential

music program developed by Christine Masters. The classes are designed not only to foster a child’s natural musical ability, but to extend them so that their musical education is fully developed.

3357 9646 www.musicmasters.com.au

Young Musicians Academy (NS & SS) Your

children will be in great hands, learning with one of their qualified music teachers. All of their teachers hold a blue card and have had working with children checks.

They are all great with children and attend professional development training sessions every 3 months.

0437 170 260 www.ymacademy.com.au

Queensland Show Choir (NS & SS) With

programs for babies up to adults, QSC provides quality music education and choral experiences for the whole family. The benefits of early childhood music can be seen in many areas from language development to social skills, not to mention it’s great fun!

3257 4905 www.queenslandshowchoir.com.au

SPORTS & EXERCISE Ants in your Pants (NS) multisports program

offers the opportunity for children to explore the wonderful world of sport in a fun and entertaining way. Offering 9 different sports on a 4 week rotation and presented in playful programs, the classes are designed specifically for 2 year old through to prep age children. Parents are always amazed at the amount of skills and life lessons their children are learning whilst laughing and playing in the great outdoors.

0449 146 272 www.antsinyourpants.com.au

Capoeira Beribazu Australia (SS) Their kids’

classes for 5-7 and 8-12 years old focus on age appropriate activities to develop kids in the martial arts, musicality, rhythm and acrobatics aspects of Capoeira. Physical activities, playing music instruments, singing and interacting with one another are all part of the class.

0414 433 083 www.beribazuaustralia.com

Cheeky Monkeyz (NS & SS) The goal is to teach the kids all skills involve with the sport, classes provide a lot of fun and help kids socialise with other kids their own age and make friends. It’s designed to build the kids self-confidence and co-ordination and most of all its FUN! Learn a different sport every month, and only pay per sport so you’re not tied down for a whole term.

0421 251 002 www.cheekymonkeyz.com.au/sport-classes

CrossFit Kids (NS) ) CrossFit Kids emphasises good

movement throughout childhood and adolescence.

Consistency and good mechanics translate to physical literacy, enhanced sports performance and fewer sports injuries for kids. www.crossfitmitchelton.com.au/crossfit-kids

Flipside Circus (NS) offer a wide range of classes

from beginners to experienced from ages 0 - 100.

There is something fun and suitable for every age and every ability. The classes are fast moving and full of action – never a moment to spare. Go and learn all the skills of the circus including tissu, static trapeze, lyra, juggling, hoops, acro balance and tumbling.

3352 7233 www.flipsidecircus.org.au

Gecko Sports (NS & SS) GeckoSports offer kids a

fun and interactive start to sport and fitness for life.

They give children the inspiration and confidence to be more physically active and try their hand at playing different sports through their scientifically designed programs.

1300 432 565 www.geckosports.com.au

Go Sports (NS & SS) Go Sports provides a range

of children’s sports activities and children’s sports coaching classes to primary school children in over 60 public and private schools throughout Brisbane and surrounds.

0417 614 509 www.gosports.com.au

Kelly Mini Sports (NS & SS) Their fun and

energetic approach delivered by expert coaches in a safe and fun environment, allow children aged 1-5 years old to discover sport while developing their fundamental motor skills, confidence and social skills. www.kellyminisports.com.au

Golf @ Victoria Park

(NS) Learn to play golf for kids at Victoria Park with their junior programs during school term and school holidays. Their classes are fun and interactive for kids aged 4–14, no experience required. Play exciting games, learn great sports skills, all while making new friends. For more information and bookings contact Victoria Park 3252 9891 www.victoriapark.com.au

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Local Clubs & Classes Directory Gymnastics Queensland (NS & SS) Gymnastics is one of the most fundamental and exciting of all physical activities. Basic gymnastic skills develop attributes that are perfect stepping stones for other sports, activities and life in general.

3036 5600 www.gymqld.org.au

Hockey Queensland (NS & SS) Hockey is a team

sport, children learn the value of working with others.

They figure out how to rely on teammates and understand that cooperation is key to success.

3399 6577 www.hockeyqld.com.au

Little Athletics Queensland (NS & SS) A

uniquely Australian sport for children 5-16 years.

Based upon the sport of athletics (track & field) the events are specially modified to suit the ages and abilities of children. A wide range of running, jumping, throwing and walking events is conducted.

3255 9436 www.laq.org.au

My First Gym (NS & SS) MyFirstGym is a

destination for kids to fall in love with movement and fitness, a place that supports skill development and inspires kids to move their bodies through their most important developmental years. www.myfirstgym.com.au

Netball Queensland (NS & SS) For young children

interested in playing netball for the first time, there is NetSetGo! This program is for children (girls and boys) aged 5-10 and is designed for teaching the basics of netball while fostering fun and friendship in a team environment.

3426 9500 www.netballq.org.au

PCYC (NS & SS) Gym fun, kids dance, tiny tots,

cheerleading, boxercise, teen yoga karate, tumble and stunt, glee club, circuit and gymnastics are just some of the activities at PCYCs. Please contact your local club to see what is on offer for you and your children.

3909 9555 www.pcyc.org.au

Pocket Rocket Sports (SS) Book your trial now!

Designed to improve the health and happiness of tomorrow’s little men and women with sports and fun! See your child’s confidence, skills and knowledge grow, while they enjoy all the benefits that sport has to offer. Understanding good sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play is what Pocket Rocket Sports is all about! No Membership Fees! No Admin Fees!

No Long Term Contracts! Owned and operated by experienced children’s sports coach Neil Fairley! Get a taste of a range of different sports every 4 weeks including AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Athletics and more! Classes are restricted in numbers to ensure your child gets the proper attention.

0434 606 516 www.PocketRocketSports.com.au

QLD Cheer Elite (NS) Their classes are a mix of

gymnastics, dancing and acrobatics - rolled into one. Combine this with music, performing and costumes and it’s a mix that kids absolutely love. In cheerleading, every student in the team is important and everyone’s strengths are celebrated. Athletes of all shapes and sizes are embraced and everyone has a role to play. Cheer is about team work, encouragement, trust and commitment and it allows everyone the chance to shine. To find out more about our free trial classes for ages 4+ www.queenslandcheerelite.com.au

Tennis Queensland (NS & SS) Tennis Queensland Registration is automatically included when you join your local affiliated club as a member. This will also give you access to all the exclusive benefits that the club chooses to offer. Find a club near you.

3120 7900 www.tennis.com.au/qld

YMCA Stafford YMCA Stafford is a specialist

gymnastic centre focussed on giving your child the best possible gymnastic experience. From 3 years to teens their friendly and experienced coaches ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

3355 7176 www.ymcagymnastics.com.au

Horseriding Gumnuts (SS) Gumnuts is a 140 acre horse farm

located in the Biddaddaba Valley. They offer a farm stay experience as well as horseriding, which is their primary focus. They have expanded to include day & ½ day riding tours operating from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

3613 9716 www.gummies.org.au

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Kiah Park (SS) Offers 7 day horse riding farm stays

for children ages 6yrs - teens every school holidays.

Includes full accommodation and each child is given their own pony/horse to love, care for and ride twice a day. Includes full accommodation, arena lessons, horse care – grooming & tacking up, trail rides and gymkhana. Fun night activities include night walk, talent show, camp fire with stories and marshmallow roasting, bingo and movie night.

5486 6166 www.kiahpark.com.au

Nag Nanny (SS) Nag Nanny & Equine Resolutions

is passionate about teaching all aspects of looking after horses. Children will not turn up to a horse that is saddled and ready to go, do their lesson and leave.

They will teach them all about getting to know a horse. www.nagnanny.vpweb.com.au

Riverside Equestrian Centre (SS) Riverside

Equestrian Centre is located at Moggill in a park-like setting on the banks of the Brisbane River. It is a short drive from Brisbane City. They offer lessons for groups and single riders from junior to senior riders.

Each lesson runs for 2 hours instead of the normal 45mins.

3202 6641 www.riversideequestriancentre.com.au

Wattle Creek Riding School (NS) At Wattle

Creek, they specialise in one on one lessons. This gives 100% of the Coach’s attention to the rider. This allows the experienced and inexperienced to work at their optimum pace. No riding experience is needed to start as they teach from the first riding lesson to the highly experienced rider.

3300 6422 www.wattlecreekridingschool.com.au

Swimming Kingswim (NS & SS) Kingswim offers programs for

babies from 12 weeks, right through to graduate level swimmers. Children are progressed as they’re ready, not as terms change to ensure children develop at their own pace. Plus, there’s no lock in contract for mum and dad! Contact Kingswim Carindale, Robina or Lutwyche today for a free introductory lesson. www.kingswim.com.au

Nudgee College Swimming (NS) welcomes both girls and boys, and is based at St Joseph’s

Nudgee College, Boondall. With both their 25m and 50m pools being heated, it allows them to operate all year round. They have an extensive Learn to Swim Program from 10 months old. This program then filters through to their high-level squads ranging from Junior Development to Age Nationals. They also run an Aqua Fitness program, which includes deep water running, aqua aerobics and adult swimfit. The talent of swimmers is maximised by their quality environment where all swimmers can achieve the many benefits of this sport such as health, self-discipline, fitness and fun.

3865 0516 www.ncswimmingclub.com

Shapland Swim Schools (NS & SS) Learn-to-swim with only 3 per class. Shaplands have been teaching swimming for 3 generations and through that time have trialled many class sizes and found a class of 3 is the most successful for a child to learn their aquatic skills. A class size of 3 allows each child to receive more individual attention and accelerates their learning through less time wasted waiting for their turn to perform a skill and more time spent with the teacher. Shaplands offers a semi-private class where students can progress quickly through the Shapland unique Swim-in-Five program. www.shapland.com.au

Superfish (SS) Free swimming assessment & Free

trial lesson - No obligation! All levels & ages. Under 3’s also includes - free 45Min orientation lesson.

Under 6-month bubs also includes – free water familiarisation lessons. 25m heated, indoor pools.

Specialist Drowning Prevention Program - babies, toddlers & under 5’s. School age stroke correction program - small, structured classes. Children’s squads.

Free pool entry for Superfish families, 6 days/week, once booked in lessons! Sunnybank.

3323 3188 www.superfish.com.au

FILM & TV, THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS ASPAFTV (NS & SS) Australian school of performing arts, film and television specialises in acting classes for children, drama classes for children, film and

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television classes for children and holiday workshops for kids. www.aspaftv.com.au

Brisbane Arts Theatre (NS) Every Saturday morning, children aged 8 to 16 from all over Brisbane attend Brisbane Arts Theatre’s Performing Arts’ Workshop from 9am – 11am at the Lavalla Centre in Paddington. At each class, there are three specialist instructors teaching singing, acting and dancing in rotation. The children are taught introductory stagecraft, acting techniques, improvisation, singing (solo and chorus) and movement (mime and dancing). Saturday mornings during school term time. Cost $600 per year or $350 for two school terms.

Intakes at the beginning of Terms One and Three.

3369 2344 www.artstheatre.com.au/childrensworkshops

Brisbane Junior Theatre (NS) Brisbane Junior Theatre is a youth based not-for-profit theatre company producing Broadway Musicals acted by young performers. Supported by a great team of people who understand performance and production, everything we do aims at producing significant quality productions at an affordable price with the best motives, skills and processes possible. www.brisbanejuniortheatre.com.au

Brisbane Youth Theatre (NS) Brisbane Youth Theatre classes, for ages 7 - 17 are adventurous and playful and provides an exciting and supportive environment for creating theatre and enhancing learning for your children.

0447 467 724 www.brisbaneyouththeatre.com.au

Flipside Circus (NS) Performance Program Flipside Circus Trainers support students in every step of the way ensuring each student is ready as they take the steps from performing in small in-house shows to roaming performances at fetes and festivals to touring large scale performing works in major festivals!

3352 7233 www.flipsidecircus.org.au

Genesis Drama Academy (NS) The objective of their Drama Classes is to develop confidence and skills in Speech and Drama through positive and stimulating classes, within a Christian environment.

Regardless of the individual student’s experience or goals, they aim to provide a fun atmosphere that creatively engages their young students’ imaginations. 0418 443 220 www.genesisdramaacademy.com.au

The Theatre Factory (SS) The Theatre Factory offers a variety of Dance, Drama and Singing classes to students of all ages including: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Speech, Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre Performance, Group Singing, Part Singing, Solo Singing, Voice Production, Staging etc.

0416 247 220 www.thetheatrefactory.com.au

DANCE Attitude Dance Company (NS) Attitude Dance

Academy offers many styles of dance for ages ranging from three years to adults. They aim to build students’ confidence, creativity and ambition, while improving their strength, technique, coordination and general fitness.

0434 574 757 www.attitudedanceacademy.com.au

Balance Dance School (NS) Balance is a

family orientated dance school run by industry professionals. They are committed to empowering children by nurturing creativity and inspiring a love of dance. They specialise in early childhood dance and classical ballet. Offering quality, affordable and expert tuition.

0415 729 030 balancedanceschool.com.au

Brisbane Academy of Dance (NS) The Brisbane

Academy of Dance offers a wide range of qualified teachers in all areas of dance. They all always have an energetic approach to teaching and encourage students to achieve their personal best.

3356 5880 brisbaneacademyofdance.com.au

Brisbane Dance Centre (NS) Brisbane Dance

Centre is the place to be if you wish to learn how to participate in the art of “Classical Ballet”. Brisbane Dance Centre also offers many other genres in order

Local Clubs & Classes Directory to give our dancers an overall dance and performance education. They cater for those who are just starting off their dancing journey to those who are on the doorstep of a professional career. From tiny tots to adults.

3262 2277 www.brisbanedancecentre.com.au

Bubs n Beats Bubs n Beats offers a unique

experience and caters to families with children from 10months to 5yrs. Their ‘Dance Adventures’ combine elements of dance, drama and singing to an eclectic mix of songs from throwback hits to the popular music of today. Join Sammie and Frankie as they take you on an exciting adventure that captivates the imagination of the young and young at heart. bubsnbeats@gmail.com www.bubsnbeats.com

Kick Dance (SS) in Bulimba provides classes in Ballet,

and sets students on the journey to personal success.

QPA Director Miss Grace Willett believes dance plays an important part in the education and development of children and as such pursues furthering her own knowledge in fields of dance, education, psychology and sports science. Her team of dedicated and qualified teachers share this passion and together strive to make dance a positive and important part of their students’ lives.

0435 355 781 www.qpacademy.com.au

S.H.A.K.E Dance Studio (NS) S.H.A.K.E. has been

established for nineteen years and specialises in fun classes for the individual. They have classes available in Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics and Contemporary for all ages.

0417 193 379 www. shakedance.com.au

Hip Hop, Jazz, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Tap and Irish and caters for all ages and abilities from toddler to adult. Kick Arts provides classes in Singing and Acting as well as producing biannual musicals. Kick provides a fun and enjoyable class environment that also caters for students wishing to excel in exams, eisteddfods, musicals and concert performances. They are very proud of their students’ national successes and they are recipients of many Eisteddfod titles including Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap Championships and aggregates.

Whether you are keen to have fun or ‘Kick’ start your dance career, Kick Dance and Arts have classes to suit.

0414 308 248 www.kickdance.com.au

Shilleena’s Dance Academy (SS) At Shilleena’s

KJ Dance & Cheer (NS) Their teaching philosophy

HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

is for students to have fun while gaining self-esteem and learning valuable life skills. They provide exciting multi-skilled classes at affordable rates. Your child could be learning ballet, jazz, tap, drama, singing, acrobatics and hip hop, all in the one class.

1300 522 624 www.karenjacobidance.com.au

Mega Jam (NS) The concept of Mega Jam is to learn Hip Hop dance styles and other styles of commercial street dancing, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. www.megajam.com.au

Perry’s Dance Academy (NS) Perry’s Dance

Academy has something for everyone offering the best in dancing lessons in Brisbane. They offer ballroom & latin group classes for both adults and children, medal classes, private lessons, wedding dance preparation at their air-conditioned dance school in Stafford. www.perrysdance.com

Promenade Dance Studio (NS) Promenade

Dance Studio was established in 1989 and has since grown to become a well-respected and renowned provider of quality dance education on the northside of Brisbane. They offer a diverse and well-rounded dance curriculum for students from 2 ½ years to young professional, including ballet (RAD Graded and Vocational), tap, jazz, contemporary, singing, musical theatre, acrobatics and hip hop.

3733 0900 www.promenadedance.com.au

QLD Performers Academy (SS) Why Choose QPA? Their students enjoy a fun learning environment that encourages team work, collaboration and achievement. Every child from 2 years onwards is invited to be part of a supportive and caring community that encourages and fosters individuality

Dance Academy it is their mission to provide quality dance tuition and care that encourages and supports the physical, emotional and cognitive development of all their dance students.

0439 763 082 www.shilleenasdanceacademy.com.au

Superstars (SS) Your child will experience learning

the joy of dance and, alongside the health benefits, will thrive with improved self-confidence, co-ordination, skills in teamwork and ability to focus. That is the SUPERSTARS difference. This is where everyone gets to shine. www.superstars.net.au

10/10 Educational Services (NS & SS) 10/10

Tutoring implement a variety of effective, explicit teaching practices and strategies in order to match the individual student’s unique profile and needs.

Considerations such as the individual’s preferred multiple intelligence, dominant learning style and their current interests and motivations make up the underlying approach to their programs.

0421 114 342 www.1010tutoring.com

Get Grit (NS) Get GRIT empowers kids with the

knowledge and skills to maintain a healthy mind and a positive well-being. The program teaches children how to manage their emotions, how to enjoy healthy and positive relationships, how to develop a growth mindset, how to be resilient and persistent, how to tackle life’s challenges with grit and how to reach their true potential.

0413 245 531 www.getgritprogram.com

Hope Tutoring (NS) Hope Tutoring is for children

and adults with learning difficulties or disabilities and/or those seeking help with home-schooling.

Justin is a qualified teacher experienced in tutoring adults and children at all levels and abilities.

0407 407 223 www.hopetutoring.com.au

Lindamood-Bell (NS) They believe, passionately,

that all children and adults can be taught to read, comprehend, and do math to their potential. They identify strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting school performance. Their instruction is based on an individual’s learning needs. Some students come to them with previous diagnoses such

as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, or general learning challenges—and they make a difference for each of them. Some students seek their help to enhance their skills or to just make learning easier— and they do. www.lindamoodbell.com

Northside Tuition (NS) Northside Tuition is a

personalised tutoring and education advisory service, supporting children and families on Brisbane’s northside. It is run by Kylie Fedrick, an experienced special education teacher with expertise in teaching primary and lower high-school students with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or giftedness.

The motto of Northside Tuition is ‘it takes a village to educate a child’ so let Kylie work with you to support your child’s learning needs through offering advice, advocacy and support in areas such as navigating the school system, motivation and help with homework, social skills and managing complex behaviours.

3269 5859 www.northsidetuition.com.au

Pathways to Resilience (NS) Their programs

have been developed by their highly skilled team of educators and other professionals based on their work over several years in schools and community settings.

The programs are well researched with themes of resilience and wellbeing that are both grounding and empowering. www.pathwaystoresilience.org

Scribble Ink Writing Classes

Brisbane’s Most Dynamic Holiday Writing Course for Students @ Griffith University EVERY SCHOOL HOLIDAY! “My daughter’s writing improved tenfold. She came home beaming! Thankyou!” P. O’Callaghan.

“OMG! Went from a B+ to an A+ and TOPPED MY GRADE. Used all your techniques!” Yr 12 student Lourdes Hill College.

“I got the best mark in school for the ICAS writing test!” Year 7 Scribbler MSHS. “Best student short story I have ever read.” English HOD BGS. Their Scribblers course and Saturday morning Masterclasses will take your child’s writing to the next level....guaranteed! Using advanced techniques mastered over 29 years of teaching experience, allow the passionate Mister C and his experienced team to take your child on a journey of writing enrichment.

It’s fantastic! Find us on Facebook / go to www.scribbleink.com.au

Scooter Tutor (NS & SS) At Scooter Tutor, their tutors

are their heroes. That’s why they spend a significant amount of time interviewing every tutor who applies, and ensuring they have the required experience, skills and qualifications to become a tutor with them. They are proud to employ all of their tutors, and they put in the work upfront to make sure you get nothing but the best. www.scootertutor.com.au If you would like a listing for your club, class or activity in our next issue’s inclusive directory, contact us now!

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WHAT’S ON IN THE CITY?

- AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 BRISBANE BRISBANE FESTIVAL

1000 Doors | South Bank 6 – 21 September

India Day Fair Head along to this year’s India Day Fair & celebrate the anniversary of Indian independence in 1947. Get ready for a fun day full of Indian cultural performances, parade displaying the insight of deep Indian culture, finger-licking good Indian food and lots of music and entertainment! The night will be concluded with live DJ music, and fireworks! Festivities begin at 10.00am and go through to 9.30pm. 17 Aug.

Fire Gardens | City Botanic Gardens 11 – 14 September

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Treat your little ones to big fun with Brisbane Festival’s Family Program. From September 6 to 28, take them on a journey of music, song, dance, storytelling and discovery where each day will be more wonderful than the last!

We Live Here | QPAC 5 – 8 September

River Of Light | South Bank 6 – 28 September

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Symphony For Me | Riverstage 21 September Connecting with Local Stories | Bowen Hills 21 – 29 September Brat Kids Carnival | QPAC 14 – 15 September Regurgitator’s Pogogo Show | Fortitude Valley 14 – 15 September Common People Dance Eisteddfod | South Bank 14 September Tetris | QPAC 20 & 21 September Tia Gostelow | South Bank 21 September A Not so Traditional Story | QPAC 24 – 27 September Game Show-Off: Family Edition | South Bank 27 & 28 September Trash Test Dummies | South Bank 21 – 24 September Dr AudiYO’s Giant Adventure | South Bank 25 & 26 September Smashdown | King George Square 26 September Dan Sultan’s Nali and Friends | South Bank 27 September Sunsper Riverfire | South Bank 28 September www.familiesmagazine.com.au/organiser/ brisbane-festival

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SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS Kids Collective Kids Collective is a free program held every Thursday from 9am to 1pm in South Bank Parklands, suitable for kids aged up to five at all skill levels. Bookings are not required, and classes are re-set at regular intervals, so you can come and go as you please.

Night Noodle Markets The Night Noodle Markets will return to South Bank from July 24 – August 4 offering Brisbane the most exciting Asian Hawker food festival of the year. This year the sizzling food market under the stars will once again be packed with exciting and oh-so-fresh Asian-influenced flavours. There’ll be returning favourites such as Hoy Pinoy, Gelato Messina, Shallot Thai, Bangkok Street Food, Twistto & Waffleland, as well as some new and exciting stallholders.

Brisbane Science Festival. Celebrating Science Week! Join amazing scientists for 3 HUGE days of inspiring fun from Friday the 16th of August for a high school careers day or across Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th August 2019 for an EPIC event full of interactive, engaging and inspiring science!!!! Immerse yourself in science shows, reptile encounters, robotics, drones, science challenges as well as your chance to win an Australian first science themed escape room experience and so much more!

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Brisbane Boat Show If you love boats, fishing and water sports, you don’t want to miss the Brisbane Boat Show. There is something for everyone from canoes, kayaks and inflatables, through to tinnies and offshore fishing boats.

The 20m pool inside the halls will host on-water demonstrations of marine products. See and actually hop aboard kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, pedal boards and other unique vessels on the water. Kids can even practice their water skills with the bumper boats (included in ticket price), don’t worry they have life jackets and towels just in case there is a spill! 23 – 25 Aug.

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Oz Comic-Con Oz Comic-Con features multigenre content from across the spectrum – appearances by film and TV stars, comic book artists and voice actors, gaming demos and cosplay competitions, creative workshops and master classes, and hard-to-find merchandise from local vendors. 21 -22 Sep www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ brisbane-convention-exhibition-centre

QUEENSLAND MUSEUM

QPAC Storm Boy The beloved Australian novel is given delightful new stage life. Young Storm Boy lives a simple yet free life on the coastal wilds of the South Australian Coorong, combing the beaches with his reclusive father, Hideaway Tom. This landmark new production of Colin Thiele’s cherished yet bittersweet coming-of-age story brings together the creative forces behind Jasper Jones and The Wider Earth. It will touch the hearts of young and old with its masterful puppetry and boundless imagination. 29 Jul – 17 Aug.

Wild State takes visitors through five breathtaking environments – the arid outback, iconic eucalypt forest, tropical rainforest, sundrenched coastal zones and teeming marine environments.

Anzac Legacy Gallery The Anzac Legacy Gallery tells the fascinating story of the First World War in Queensland; the people and the things they held close – objects of war and warfare, and personal items belonging to those on the front line.

NASA – A Human Adventure Come face to face with NASA’s remarkable achievements in human space flights and space exploration – the greatest adventure that humans have ever undertaken.

Discover the exciting history of rocket science and space flight and learn about some of the most extraordinary accomplishments in space technology. Until 9 Oct. Queensland Museum will hit the streets A mobile pop-up Museum will weave its way through Queen Street Mall, King George Square, QUT, Queensland Parliament, and continue along Southbank. A caravan of talent from scientists, curators, learning professionals, and roving astronauts will travel through Brisbane on foot setting up 20-minute museums for the general public. 9 Aug. Night at the Museum This night-time learning adventure will be one to remember. Get access to the entire museum including new exhibition NASA — A Human Adventure, SparkLab, and meet the locals in Wild State and Discovery Centre! Dance along with live music; see demonstrations, amazing objects, performances, hands-on activities and more. 10 Aug. Goodnight sleepover at the Museum Jump into your PJ’s, take your sleeping bag, pack your toothbrush, and your imagination for a wild sleepover. Imagine counting dinosaurs and turtles as you drift off to sleep amongst Queensland’s furry, spindly, scaly, and friendly inhabitants in the Wild State gallery. Explore 4 levels of the Museum, including hands-on activities, torchlight tours, and pop-up shows.

Have tucker and then wind down with a movie before its lights out. 17 Aug. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ queensland-museum

Bangarra: 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand This diverse program of three contemporary works displays the passionate storytelling, rich artistry and deep community connections that have made Bangarra the premier Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company in Australia. With roots in the world’s oldest continuing culture, Bangarra: 30 years of sixty five thousand carries the spirit of Bangarra into its fourth decade, promising many more years of deeply moving and authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories. 23 – 31 Aug.

Queensland Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet The most famous love story of all time. MacMillan’s grand production brings the streets of Verona to vibrant life with elegant costumes, majestic sets and daring choreography that matches the dramatic heights of this classic love story.

With special guest conductor Alondra de la Parra (Queensland Symphony Orchestra) taking the baton at select performances, this will be a sophisticated production of artistic grandeur. A drama of romance, passion and tragedy, Romeo & Juliet is the unmissable ballet event of the year.

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MUSEUM OF BRISBANE City Hall Clock Tower Tours Enjoy the oldworld charm of our Clock Tower tours. Step into the original 1930s hand-operated lift, travel past the Art Deco-styled clock face to arrive at the final, 64m-high platform for a bird’s-eye view of the city. There is a reason this has been a time-honoured tradition for Brisbane families for almost 90 years.

The Sound Society The Sound Society delivers a free live music program that will mellow your soul and leave you relaxed as you embrace chilled tunes in the lush green surrounds of Roma Street Parkland. Take your own picnic snacks or grab a bite to eat from one of the food vendors – this will be your new monthly Sunday brunch spot! The Sound Society is held one Sunday morning of each month, at Roma Street Parkland.

Entry is free with live music from 9am to midday.

Kid’s Collective Kid’s Collective is a free program held from 9am to 1pm, Thursday to Saturday, during school holidays in Roma Street Parkland.

Activities are suitable for kids aged 5 to 12 years old at all skill levels. Bookings are not required, and classes are re-set at regular intervals, so you can come and go as you please.

Brisbane Thai Festival The Brisbane Thai Festival is an annual event hosted by the ThaiAustralian Association of Queensland Inc., which celebrates the wealth of Thai culture, cuisine and traditions while strengthening Thai-Australian relations. 15 Sep. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/organiser/ roma-street-parkland

QUEENSLAND GALLERY OF MODERN ART Ben Quilty: Family Portrait As part of the major exhibition ‘Quilty’, the QAGOMA Children’s Art Centre presents ‘Ben Quilty: Family Portrait’. In this interactive exhibition, leading Australian artist Ben Quilty encourages children and families to explore the art of portraiture in an artist studio setting. The exhibition also stars Ben’s children – Joe and Olivia – who appear in a video on display, which takes children inside Ben’s studio in New South Wales and provides insights into his approach to making art. 15 Jun – 20 Oct. Island Fashion Visit the Children’s Art Centre to explore fashion and adornment through creative hands-on and multimedia activities created by artists from Australia and the Pacific especially for children and families. Join in a paper folding activity by Grace Lillian Lee, design your own textile pattern in a multimedia interactive by Letila Mitchell, and create a wearable accessory inspired by the work of Maryann Talia Pau and Ranu James. 10 Aug – 15 Mar 2020. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/venue/ queensland-gallery-of-modern-art

SPARKLAB SCIENCENTRE Calling all inventors, thinkers, creatives, the curious and science enthusiasts, Queensland Museum’s brand new science gallery SparkLab, Sciencentre is open. SparkLab includes 40 exhibits in three zones allowing for flexible facilitated learning experiences; it also includes new science shows, a science bar featuring hands on experiments and demonstrations, and a maker space that gives visitors the opportunity to design, make, test and evaluate their creations in response to a ‘big question’ or challenge. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/organiser/ sciencentre

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#FamiliesMagFun AUGUST 2019 Throughout Aug/Sep Drawing Machines | Ipswich Swinging pendulums and spinning discs… go and play with the Drawing Machines!

Make a frenzy of marks with wind-up mice and chickens. Swing the pendulum table and see magic spirals appear. Take your drawings home or hang them in the exhibition. Ipswich Art Gallery. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/drawing-machines-ipswich/all

Throughout Aug/Sep Powerkids: Little Artists at Play | New Farm Join in every Tuesday during the school term to explore the sound of your own voice, adventure to wild worlds and create your own textured soundscapes in this immersive and surprising world. A free half hourly program for kids 5 years and under, this brand-new activation for Powerkids: Little Artists at Play was developed by Amelia Kalifa in an exciting collaboration with QUT Creative Industries students. Brisbane Powerhouse. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/powerkids-littleartists-play-new-farm/

affiliation with Loreto College, Lourdes Hill College, Mt St Michaels and Our Lady’s College, the cast of over 90 talented students breathe new life into the cheerfully frightful family with a penchant for all things morbid. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/the-addams-family-musicalsouth-brisbane/all Fri 2 – Sun 4 Aug Pine Rivers Show | Lawnton Take the family along to this year’s Pine Rivers Show for a jam-packed fun filled day of food, entertainment, attractions, competitions, rides and of course showbags!

Huge attractions including the FMX Kaos Motorcycles, Rodeo, Carnival rides and Fireworks will make this year’s show one not to be missed! www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/pine-rivers-show-lawnton/all Fri 2 – Sun 4 Greazefest | Cleveland GreazeFest is the utmost kustom kulture event in the Southern Hemisphere, where thousands of rockabilly and hot rod fans roll up for a massive dose of ultra-kool kustom kulture.

GreazeFest brings you a crankin’ weekend of cool cars, rockabilly bands, djs, fashion parades, pinups, vintage bikes, lowrider cycles, kustom art shows, art workshops and competitions, pinstripers, tattoos, markets and heaps more! www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/greazefest-kustomkulture-festival-18/all

Until Sun 18 Aug American Express Openair Cinemas | Brisbane American Express Openair Cinemas are on a mission to make winter better, coming back to Brisbane this July in a brand-new home: the iconic Botanic Gardens. With more than 27 events happening at Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens, the festival atmosphere will be in full swing every weekend with an array of alternative entertainment; live music and DJ performances before the latest and greatest feature films light up the big screen. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/american-express-openaircinemas-brisbane/all

Sat 3 Aug Loose Ends | Cleveland Step into a magical world of wonders and whacky contraptions for this quirky tale of friendship with a touch of Mr Bean. This is a world where music appears from lemons, carrots and bunny’s bums, monsters go crazy and birthday parties are ferociously celebrated. Loose Ends is the story of a man who thinks he can organise all his life in boxes and has a knack for getting into mischief. RPAC. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/loose-ends-cleveland Sat 3 Aug Moggill State School Mogganza This year the event is going to be awesome and bigger than last year’s! Along with all the regular attractions such as carnival rides, novelties, stalls, displays, great food, entertainment and community group involvement, they will have awesome fireworks in the evening. 11am to 7pm. www.familiesmagazine. com.au/event/moggill-state-school-mogganza-moggill Sun 4 Aug Clayfield College Fair Enjoy a day of food and fun activities for the whole family including rides for all ages, an animal farm, pony rides, culinary delights and local artisan stalls. Discover the unmatched opportunities the College has to offer by watching the students’ many music and language performances. Personal tours of the campus are also available on the day. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/clayfield-college-fair Wed 7 – Sun 11 Aug ZIRK Circus! | Hamilton ZIRK! Circus, which features eighteen mind-blowing acts from an incomparable international ensemble, is heading to Northshore Hamilton in Brisbane. A circus like no other, ZIRK! will be performed in a brand new Big Top where no audience member is more than 11 metres from the action. www.familiesmagazine. com.au/event/zirk-circus-hamilton

Until Sat 5 Oct James and the Giant Peach | Petrie Terrace James and the Giant Peach is back in Roald Dahl’s classic tale, a favourite for young and old, and a great introduction to live theatre. One day James meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen. Brisbane Arts Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/james-and-the-giantpeach-petrie-terrace/all Fri 2 & Sat 3 Aug The Addams Family Musical | South Brisbane America’s darkest family comes to light as St Laurence’s College students take to the stage presenting ‘The Addams Family - A New Musical Comedy’. In

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#FamiliesMagFun Fri 9 – Sun 18 Aug The Ekka - Royal Queensland Show | Bowen Hills The Royal Queensland Show, or the Ekka as it is fondly known, holds a special place in Queensland’s cultural heritage and in the hearts of all Queenslanders. The Ekka continues to be Queensland’s biggest and most loved annual event and still achieves its aim of connecting Queenslanders of all ages, from the country to the city and from all walks of life.

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Sat 17 – Mon 19 Aug Possum Magic | Logan Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures. Logan Entertainment Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/possum-magic-logan/all Thu 22 Aug Education and Family Program: Loose Ends | Sunnybank Makers, creators, and story lovers; dive into a theatrical adventure that feels like the magic box of a bygone trickster! Journey to an eccentric place where gadgets are poetic, puppets naughty, machines untamed and circus tricks pop up when you’re least expecting it! SUNPAC. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/education-and-family-programloose-ends-sunnybank Sat 24 Aug PUFFS | New Farm For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too. PUFFS gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three new heroes just trying to make it through wizard school. Brisbane Powerhouse. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/puffs-new-farm Sat 24 Aug Technicolour Multicultural Festival Family Fiesta | Newmarket It will be a vibrant celebration of cultures with delicious international food, multicultural stalls, kids fun zone, games, pre-loved market and amazing performances from around the world on the outdoor stage. Activities include live music, jumping castles, raffle draw, street food, cultural performances, school art competition, petting zoo and so much more! 11:30 am to 5:30pm. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/ technicolour-multicultural-festival-family-fiesta-newmarket

Sat 10 Aug – Sat 5 Oct My Hamster is a Genius | Petrie Terrace Meet nineyear-old Benjamin Jinks and his grumpy hamster, Jasper Stinkybottom.

Benjamin is a very normal boy, who hates maths. Stinky is a genius hamster, who likes carrots. Together, they are an unstoppable team! But can they overcome the evil scheming of Ben’s maths teacher, Beardy McCreedy? Find out in the world premiere adaptation of David Lowe’s striking tale of a boy and his hamster. Brisbane Arts Theatre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/my-hamster-is-a-genius-petrieterrace/all Mon 12 Aug Caboolture Family Fun Day If you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to a day at the EKKA, then Caboolture Family Fun Day is just the place for you. Head to Centenary Lakes between 10am and 4pm to enjoy FREE rides, stage shows, activities, show bags, markets, food stalls and more! www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/caboolture-family-fun-day

Mon 26 & Tue 27 Roald Dahl’s The Twits | Logan A comedy of rebellion and justice in which Muggle-Wump the monkey races to outwit Mr and Mrs Twit, two of the most terrible and disgusting people ever to have lived.

Playfulness and tricks are more successful than following the rules in this classic Roald Dahl story, making it fantastically well suited to the grotesque world of puppet theatre. Logan Entertainment Centre. ww.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/roald-dahls-the-twits-logan/all Sat 31 Aug Moreton Bay Multicultural Fiesta | Strathpine The Moreton Bay Multicultural Fiesta showcases talent, food and culture from all across the globe and aims to bring awareness to how diverse the Moreton Bay Region is. With free entertainment, rides for the kids, displays, activities, cultural and food stalls, and much more, the festival really is a jam-packed celebration of our multicultural society. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/ event/moreton-bay-multicultural-fiesta-strathpine

Wed 14 Aug Grand Avenue Ekka Fun Day | Forest Lake This year’s Grand Avenue State School Ekka Fun Day is going to be bigger and better than ever before! Take the family for a fantastic day out with heaps of awesome funfair rides for all ages, food options, market stalls, drinks, sweets, games and much more. 11am to 6pm - entry is free! www.familiesmagazine. com.au/event/grand-avenue-ekka-fun-day-forest-lake Sat 17 Aug Eatons Hill SPACE Carnival Amazing food, fantastic rides, great entertainment & lots more! There will be entertainment on the outdoor stage all day. Make sure you stop up the Bar that is proudly sponsored by the Eatons Hill Hotel. Redcliffe Kite Club will be joining in with their amazing kites flying up to 100 kites on the school oval. The day will finish with a bang when LJ Hooker Fireworks light up the sky. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/eatons-hill-space-carnival

Fri 6 – Sun 8 Sep RedFest Strawberry Festival | Cleveland For two and half days, Redlands Showground becomes a magical blaze of colour; a symphony of beautiful sounds and celebration of the amazing community.

Hundreds of the world’s best performers & singers, dancers, poets and artists come to Redlands to entertain and share their skills across multiple venues with a jammed packed program. Kids are KING with a venue and program just for them including Carnival Rides, Sideshow alley, spectacular fireworks, the world-famous Strawberry Eating Competition and the illuminating Lantern Parade. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/redfest-cleveland/all Your Local Families Magazine August / September 2019 www.familiesmagazine.com.au

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#FamiliesMagFun Sat 7 Sep Wilston State School Fete Discover the stalls, the rides, the food and many more attractions. There will be plenty of free entertainment and fun for the whole family. Rides for all ages, sideshow alley games, homemade goods, second-hand clothes, face painting, plants and more!

11am-5pm. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/wilston-state-school-fete Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sep Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival | Redcliffe Foodies rejoice! Get ready to EAT, DRINK AND ENJOY. With Moreton Bay as its stunning backdrop, the free festival precinct winds its way along the Redcliffe Parade where foodies will enjoy top-notch bites and sips, along with a jam-packed program of entertainment. Running alongside the free festival precinct, many of the foreshore restaurants and operators will be showcasing special menus and hosting special events and workshops. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/moreton-bay-food-winefestival-redcliffe/all Sun 8 Sep 4074 Family Fun Day | Seventeen Mile Rocks This event is primarily for families and the community to come together and enjoy a day filled with old-fashioned fun and entertainment. 10am – 2pm. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/4074-family-fun-day-atseventeen-mile-rocks Sun 8 Sep Nundah Village Street Festival With involvement from local residents, businesses, schools and community groups the event provides a great environment for all residents and visitors to enjoy. The festival plays host to a range of great entertainment including live bands and street performers. All of this plus competition, street stalls, the famous town crier and much more and you have a fantastic day out. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/nundah-village-street-festival Sun 8 Sep Brisbane Scandinavian Festival | Bowen Hills Bringing together the local clubs of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia and Latvia, the Scandinavian Festival offers an exciting range of culture, food & beverage, music and live entertainment. Expect a smorgasbord of traditional Scandinavian food and drinks while taking part of an historic tale or two. There will be performances on stage all day with traditional music and dancing, including Folk-dancers and fiddle groups. Saga Vikings will also be onsite to share stories and entertain the crowd.

www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/brisbane-scandinavian-festivalbowen-hills Sun 8 Sep Green Heart Fair | Carindale The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s biggest FREE bi-annual community and sustainability festival, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly environment for all residents to come and enjoy. The Fair welcomes over 100 of Brisbane’s leading sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, foodies, green-thumbs, conservationists, businesses and eco experts to share information and knowledge with Brisbane residents on how to live more sustainably. Fair goers are treated to heaps of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day with a jam-packed schedule. 8am – 2pm. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/green-heart-fair-carindale Tue 17 & Wed 18 Sep Hitler’s Daughter | Brisbane Did Hitler’s daughter really exist? This award-winning show tells the story of Hitler’s daughter through the eyes of four Australian children: Mark, Ben, Anna and Tracey.

Hitler’s Daughter poses powerful questions and examines moral issues in relation to society’s fears and prejudices. The audience is left with the lingering question, as Mark is: Did Hitler really have a daughter? Today, in an age of fake news and fact manipulation, extreme ideologies and rising nationalism, Hitler’s Daughter demands its young audiences question the reality of truth, and notions of personal responsibility and prejudice.

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Wed 18 Sep Spot | Logan Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience... Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage with puppetry, songs and puzzles for children aged 18 months+ and their adults. Logan Entertainment Centre. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/spot-logan Sun 22 Sep Harvest Moon Festival | Strathpine The Moon festival is one of the most important festivals for Southeast Asian Countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan. Enjoy performances, lantern contest, stalls, moon cake, fashion show, Asian food and more! The festival celebrates the whole year of achievements and reunion of family by dances, music, food and colourful lanterns. Pine Rivers Park. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/harvest-moon-festivalstrathpine Sat 28 Sep Spot - Based on the books by Eric Hill | Cleveland Join Spot the dog on a farmyard adventure Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia! Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s dad on the farm and meet the farm animals.

But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience … RPAC. www.familiesmagazine.com.au/event/spot-basedon-the-books-by-eric-hill-cleveland

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