Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
After School Enrichment Term 2-Art, Vala Adventures & Italian Language
Creative Catalyst Visual Arts Ages 7+ Mondays 4 - 5:30pm (Yarralumla) Painting & Drawing Learn painting & drawing techniques, colour theory, shading, texture and more! This term we will be inspired by the warm tones of Autumn, celebrating Canberra’s most beautiful season with Autumnal paintings & printmaking. Thursdays 4 - 5:30 (Yarralumla) Ceramics Learn hand building techniques such as pinch pots, coil pots, slab work and decorative techniques to finish your unique pieces. This term we will explore both functional and sculptural work; printing with leaves into clay to create [...]
Pickup your clay work this Monday 28th of April
Don't get caught out this Monday 28th as it's a Pupil Free Day for Government schools. We are providing all day care! You can also come and pickup your fired clay work from the Autumn Vacation Program this Monday 9-5pm or after school (3.30-5.30) during the first week of Term 2. Don't forget to come and collect your work as its stored out the front of our office and we cannot guarantee it's safety from curious hands if you leave it there too long...
Farewell to Monica
Monica Castelo, Director extraordinaire is leaving Aeon Academy to focus on a new adventure in Counselling. We wish her all the best in this new chapter and thank her for over a decade of excellence in Education and Care. Her words below; 'As I step away from Aeon Academy after 11 years I'm feeling a deep gratitude to all the families that have trusted our team and I with the care of their wonderful kids. It's been a privilege getting to know these young people and to delight in [...]
Early Bird discounts for Autumn Specialised programs
Autumn Vacation Program launched! We have updated our booking system for the Specialised Programs. Early Bird Discounts are available to families who meet our new Fast-track Booking requirements. To be on the Fast-track Booking system you must ensure all your details are up to date on HubHello and provide your Direct Debit details. This will give you access to Early Bird ticket discounts on Eventbrite (with a discount code). You can update this information by logging on to your HubHello account. If you have any problems logging in to [...]
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Who we are.
Aeon Academy is run by the not-for-profit, cultural organisation Aeon Arts Ltd and works for the wellbeing of the community. Its aim is to deliver an Outside School Hours Education and Care service of the highest quality, and has been doing so for over 20 years.
The Aeon Academy team believes all children are innately gifted and talented and that education is a natural outcome of creativity. Everything we do is about nurturing their creative spark and inspiring them to learn through creativity and play. We strive to support families and recognise that our dedicated and experienced Educators are privileged to be a positive and formative part of your child’s life.
At Aeon Academy your child’s safety and wellbeing come first. Outside school hours education and care is our specialisation and our sole focus. Our engaged and caring leadership team works on site with their fingers on the pulse every day ensuring your child will experience a safe learning environment. Our Educators are supported to have the quality time needed to meaningfully engage with your child.
Choose from a suite of programs to suit your child. Our strong reputation for exceptional programming delivers programs that children love. Our team of highly qualified Educational Leaders and Programming Directors meaningfully tailor programs to meet differing individual and community needs and interests, maximising your child’s engagement and learning. All of our unique Foundation and Specialised Programs promote creative thinking, encourage adaptable approaches to problem solving and open up endless possibilities for your child.
Environmental sustainability is an essential part of our philosophy. We embed sustainability in the day-to-day activities and programming of our Service. We believe in empowering children as active global citizens.
The Aeon Academy experience is akin to being among a caring family. We understand that learning is a lifelong journey and we strive to be an organisation that nurtures that journey; from very young children, to primary students, to teenagers and young people. We are an inclusive organisation that genuinely engages with our community. Our legendary Open Days are fun and free community events, bringing families and children together to enjoy meaningful and memorable experiences.
Your child will look forward to their time with us and have so much fun they’ll be excited to come back for more.
Our Philosophy.
Aeon Academy’s Philosophy is one of Authenticity. Our service seeks to Nurture each Child’s Creative Spark through:
AUTHENTIC LEARNING with Original and Creative Programming that:
- Embraces Cultural Diversity and embodies Meaningful Experiences
- Is Responsive, Inspiring and evolves within an enriching and Nurturing Environment
- Empowers Children’s Agency as Active and Lifelong Learners
- Provides Choice and encourages Play
AUTHENTIC CARE through our commitment to:
- Nurturing Children’s Safety and Wellbeing
- Compassionate and Well Trained Staff
- Responsive and Accountable Governance
- Environmentally Sustainable Practices and Education
AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT with our Community, built upon:
- Consistent and Open Communication
- Opportunities for active Collaboration and Connection
- Inclusive and Democratic Policies and Practices
- Long running Mentoring Programs for Teens and Young People