Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
After School Enrichment Term 3
We have a range of different After School Enrichment options and there is something to interest every child! In our foundation program, Creative Play children end their day on a high. They get to meet their friends from different school classes, interact with our caring Educators, and get stuck into all sorts of creative play—arts and crafts, guided nature play, active games and our very popular Play Pods (loose construction parts children build with). Creative Play at YPS & Orana Age group at YPS: 5 to 12 years Age group at [...]
After The Holidays
We are always open for Pupil Free Days and many of the gaps around School times that families need care for their children. Did you know we roll straight into Before School and After School Care at YPS and straight into After School Care at Orana? You will see a lot of Lucy Marshall who is taking the reins while Dora is on maternity leave. Our Service is rated at Exceeding the National Quality Standards and we are always happy to take on new students- send us an email. [...]
Goodbye Winter Holidays
Thanks for a wonderful Winter Holiday Program- we had campfires, explored and adventured, crafted and constructed, made music and played in the Winter sun. Don't forget to pop in after 3.30 and before 5.45 to pick up fired ceramic work... Does your child have an idea for a workshop or activity they'd love to do at Aeon Academy in the Spring/Summer? Get in touch and let us know, we are always interested in hearing from our participants and their families.
Vessels of Light Exhibition in Tasmania
Vessels of Light exhibition Did you know our Creative Director Teffany Thiedeman is having an exhibition with her daughter Ochre Bodhi in Hobart, Tasmania? Vessels of Light is a collaborative project of Red Ochre Studio of Dodges Ferry, Tasmania. The artists co-operated on many aspects of the work, including co-building most of the pieces. This exhibition investigates containment and release using an essential ceramic archetype, the vessel - the vessel is laden with meaning and tension, emptiness and fullness, life and death, holding and letting go. What does the vessel hold, contrasted with [...]
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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