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Aeon Academy News & Events
Special Vala Adventures Program for week 1 of Orana Vacation Care
We have a Special week of Vala Adventures happening over at Orana Steiner School for the extra week of Vacation Care! July 2nd, July 3rd, July 4th – 10:00am to 4:30pm each day (Orana Steiner School) Vala Adventures: the Wizard and the Warrior (Orana) Featuring Tabletop Roleplaying (Dungeons & Dragons style) and Live Action Roleplaying (LARP). A story steeped in history, legend and lore. New Adventures abound! Like their Templar ancestors before them in medieval times, students in today’s world accept secret invitations to begin their squires training as the Vala [...]
Winter Vacation Program
Our Winter Vacation Program has been finalised and we have lots of fun and creative opportunities for everyone! We have 3 weeks of Creative Play happening over at Orana from the 1st of July until the 19th of July. We will also have some special appearances from Creative Catalyst Visual Art workshops and Vala Adventures at Orana this Winter Vacation... At Yarralumla our Vacation Program runs from the 8th July - 19th of July with Creative Play activities and an exciting Winter program from Creative Catalyst Visual Art workshops & [...]
Term 2 After School Program
This short term offers a great opportunity to try out our specialised classes. Enrich your child's life with some painting & drawing or role play & storytelling Ages 7+ Vala Adventures Wednesdays 4 – 5:30PM (Yarralumla) Knights of the Round Table: Camelot Rising Thursdays 4 – 5:30PM (Yarralumla) Ninja School: The Chunin exams & the Demon Hanzo Friday 4 – 5:30PM (Online) Dawnsaga – Elf Towers of Dawn: The Nameless Tower (book here) More details about each day here. Creative Catalyst Mondays 4-5.30pm (Yarralumla) Painting & Drawing Thursdays 4-5.30 (Yarralumla) [...]
Open Day Workshops
Come and pickup your fired ceramic work from the Autumn Vacation Program on Saturday June 1st between 1-5pm. We are also running some special workshops for all ages! Clay Animal Planter Workshop 1st June 2-4pm Vala Boffer Repair Workshop 1st of June 1-3pm
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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