[ August 21, 2023 to August 27, 2023. ]
Catholic Schools Open Week – 21 to 27 August 2023
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions that a parent makes.
Catholic Schools Open Week is a great opportunity to see how a Catholic school will help your child discover a love of learning and values for life.
In South Australia, families have a wide […]
Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Adelaide Exhibition
If you’ve been thinking of taking your budding artists to the Art Gallery of SA, there is no better time than now! The beloved works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera & their Mexican contemporaries are currently on display until 17 September 2023.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Frida Kahlo is considered […]
[ August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023. ]
National Science Week 2023
There will be in-person and online events, virtual tours, DIY science and more, all across Australia, from 12 – 20 August 2023 for National Science Week.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered […]
In South Australia, ‘preschool’ and ‘kindergarten’ are the same! So, why should your child go to preschool?
Glad you asked! Going to preschool has a big impact on your child’s learning and development.
At preschool your child:
is learning through play
will develop skills such as counting, listening, communicating and problem solving
makes friends
is becoming a strong and confident learner.
There […]
[ June 19, 2023; ]
Connected Parenting Workshop – Respectful care for all ages.
Respectful care and Connected Parenting looks different with a newborn, with a toddler, with a pre-kinder child and with a school child.
This workshop focusses on working through how to keep centred in one’s commitment to respectful care and make the right time for connection is central to […]
[ June 5, 2023; ]
World Environment Day 2023
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, join millions of people around the world to #BeatPlasticPollution.
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 […]
Explore an important piece of WWII history in Glenelg – an Air Raid Shelter.
Built in 1942, the Glenelg Air Raid Shelter was a valuable part of a World War II communications network. Air Raid Shelters were generally built to protect large numbers of people from air raids, but in Adelaide they were civil defence communications […]
Sesame Workshop – Mental Health Resources
Multi-platform initiative, Sema Workshop is kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a variety of offerings including a new YouTube special, Elmo’s Mindfulness Spectacular.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organisation behind Sesame Street, has announced a new organisation-wide focus on the emotional well-being of young children and their families. Responding to […]
Emerging Minds Families – Free Resources
Help is at hand for parents to support their children’s wellbeing with a range of free online resources that will improve their understanding of infant and child mental health, amidst escalating demand for specialist appointments.
After three years of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, mental health difficulties have become more common in […]
Meet the Southern White Rhino crash at Monarto Safari Park
If you’ve ever wanted to get up close – very close – to a Southern White Rhino then this is the ultimate animal experience for you!
It’s hard to describe the feeling of getting right up close to a Southern White Rhino less than an hours drive […]
Edstart Achievement Awards Program 2023
Know a student who deserves to be recognised? Nominations are open for the 2023 Edstart Achievement Awards Program, acknowledging students across a range of categories with an award and a $1,500 grant.
The program is open to students from primary and secondary schools across Australia.
Nominations close Friday 9 June 2023.
Find out more […]
David Archer Presents: Summer Fun for Everyone
David Archer presents his amazing interactive artworks, inspired by Victorian and Edwardian travelling sideshows and carnivals.
As part of the SA History Festival, this exhibition will be presented at the Bay Discovery Centre by City of Holdfast Bay. Peer in wonder into one of David Archer’s hand-cranked dioramas, or have […]
Julia and friends ©2023. Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.
Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month.
Sesame Workshop celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with new resources on belonging and artistic expression. New content features Julia, a Sesame Street Muppet with autism, sharing stories with her friends about creating art and what it means to belong.
The new content features Julia […]
[ March 19, 2023; ]
Tonsley Science Fair 2023.
The Tonsley Science Fair returns with a mix of family favourites and brand new attractions to engage with all ages.
Go along to Tonsley Innovation District and be inspired by Australian wildlife, learn about bugs and insects, explore virtual reality, dig into the past with palaeontology, learn about the world of technology and […]
[ February 26, 2023; ]
Playford Science Fair
Looking for an affordable day out for the whole family? The Playford Science Fair is coming to the Playford Civic Centre in Elizabeth for one day only on Sunday 26 February – and tickets are just $8 per person!
You can expect to see all your favourites, including shows from:
• Wipe Out Waste […]
Government Preschools Mid-year Intake – Enrol Now
South Australian government preschools support your child’s learning and development to give them a great start in life.
If your child turns 4 between 1 May to 31 October 2023, you can register now for them to start preschool in term 3 (July) of 2023.
Three reasons to choose a government […]
Corpse Flower on Show at the Adelaide Botanic Garden
The Corpse Flower or Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is delicately positioned in the Bicentennial Conservatory as they patiently await its incredibly stinky bloom (as at 5 January 2023).
Once this rare and endangered Indonesian marvel reaches its peak flower bloom, it gives off a smell of rotting flesh […]
[ January 10, 2023 to January 11, 2023. January 13, 2023; January 17, 2023 to January 18, 2023. January 24, 2023; ]
The Science Collective are excited to bring SIX fantastic days of science to four fabulous locations during the summer holidays!
With all new shows and hands-on activities, challenges and workshops to keep kids actively engaged.
And admission is only $8 per person for three hours of fun and entertainment!
Wildlife Shows from Animal Recovery and Education and a […]
[ January 10, 2023 to January 12, 2023. January 14, 2023 to January 15, 2023. January 17, 2023 to January 19, 2023. February 11, 2023; ]
Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries – Snorkel Events
Summer’s here and South Australia’s premier guided snorkel tour organisation, the not for profit Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries (EMS) is set to show you a whole new world right on our doorstep.
Every year from early spring to mid-autumn, EMS host a series of snorkel events and tours around the state providing […]
Land of the Lemurs Animal Experience at Monarto Safari Park
Review By Jo Parkinson
When you hear the word ‘lemur’, many of us picture cute, furry creatures dancing to the song ‘I like to move it’ in the movie Madagascar. Well, it’s time to see lemurs in a whole new light, with the Land of the Lemurs […]
[ January 17, 2023; January 20, 2023; January 24, 2023; ]
Visit Parliament House for a free kids tour and debate – to be conducted on the floor of the real House of Assembly chamber.
The debate will involve props, including wigs, robes, replica Mace and more at Parliament House on North Terrace in Adelaide.
The program is hosted by a registered teacher.
School holiday fun with curriculum aligned content, […]
Six Extinctions | SA Museum Dinosaur Exhibition | Review
If you have a budding paleontologist in the family, or dinosaur-mad kids, then you need to check out the latest exhibition at the South Australian Museum.
Six Extinctions showcases an amazing collection of fossils, life-like models, and large artworks, and also features never before seen specimens from […]
Vaping Resources by Encounter Youth
In recent years, there is a great concern for the number of young people choosing to ‘vape’.
The use of an e-cigarette is commonly known as ‘vaping’. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (e-liquid) into an aerosol that a person inhales into their lungs. Vaping is becoming an increasingly common […]
Robertson Street Traffic Education Park in Reynella
Stop, look, listen… and go to Robertson Street Traffic Education Park! It’s the perfect place to teach young children about road rules and traffic safety.
Review by By Jo Parkinson
Tucked away in a quiet street in Reynella, south of Adelaide, the City of Onkaparinga have provided a miniature ‘road’ for […]
Our Footy, Our People, Our Stories at the State Library of South Australia
The great moments and achievements of the SANFL
Immerse yourself in 145 years of great moments and achievements of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) in this exciting exhibition, Our Footy, Our People, Our Stories. The State Library is pleased to be partnering with […]
[ October 26, 2022; ]
Women in Space – Impacting the World and Beyond
INSPIRING, EMPOWERING, ADVANCING are the drivers of this much anticipated event with female leaders from within the space industry.
These speakers will come together to share their rich experiences and inspire greater participation in this exciting and growing sector of the South Australian economy. In partnership with The […]
[ October 12, 2022 to October 14, 2022. ]
Clever Kids October Holiday Program – SPELD SA
SPELD SA is a not-for-profit organisation, providing advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them.
The Clever Kids program is a small group social-emotional wellbeing program designed for children with a diagnosis of dyslexia. It aims […]
[ October 1, 2022 to October 3, 2022. October 6, 2022 to October 9, 2022. October 13, 2022 to October 16, 2022. ]
GooRoo Animation Workshops at a Museum!
These school holidays, GooRoo Animation will be holding whiteboard, Claymation and LEGO® animation workshops at the National Motor Museum, South Australian Maritime Museum and Migration Museum.
These workshops will engage your kids in the world of stop-motion animation, exercise their creativity and give them something to brag about! Movies will be […]
Learn to RIDE-A-BIKE RIGHT!
Summer School Holiday Group and Private Lessons available.
Ride-a-Bike Right has mastered the art of teaching anyone to ride a bike. Operating since 2011 they have taught thousands of kids the joys of bike riding. Your child can learn the skills too in a supportive environment that teaches children to ride a bike the right […]
Busy Bees Early Learning Centres in Adelaide
Enrolments Now Open at Busy Bees Early Learning Centres
Welcome to Busy Bees Early Learning. Busy Bees are proud to offer high-quality Early Learning across four locations in Adelaide.
Their innovative approach is based on the discovery and exploration of respectful relationships with children. They follow this philosophy and offer children […]
