Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
Vala Advanced Boffer (Defender) 10 years +
Running from 2:30 - 4pm on Saturday March 4th at the Aeon Academy open day! The Vala Advanced Boffer Defender Program is for people ages 10+ The 'Defender Program' is the basis of Vala Boffering Games such as Knight School, Secrets of the Ninja, and Viking Warriors of Tiw. Learn to Boffer with greater control and awareness, develop your techniques and focus in a fun playful manner. Practice with the most advanced Boffer weapons in the Vala arsenal, a vast array of Boffer Axes, Swords, Hammers, Spears and more! Although [...]
Hopes & Fears outside school hours
Educator Lucy’s Hopes and Fears for her time at Aeon When you look at Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, children can spend a lot of time in Outside School Hours Education & Care. Children can form close attachments with our Educators (and vice versa), some of whom were students here themselves! It’s really important to us that we get to know and grow with your child. These snapshots are a simple way to get an idea of what your child would like to see this year [...]
Clay Goddess Workshop for grownups (12+ years old)
Coming up for our next Open Day on the 4th March is an opportunity to make a ceramic sculpture inspired by the exhibition currently showing at the National museum of Australia, Feared & Revered. Book here From Medusa to the Venus of Willendorf, come and find your expression of female power and energy. Enjoy 3 hours of handbuilding a small Goddess representation to be fired in a kiln and then taken home to live in your home. This workshop is suitable for anyone (over 12years) who wants to be guided [...]
Before School Care for YPS students
All children attending Yarralumla Primary School are welcome to attend Before School Care at Aeon Academy. We are open from 7.45am and include breakfast. We even have pancake mornings on Fridays! We'll play in the garden or do some quiet drawing and reading or try some stretching and dancing. We'll find out the things your child loves to do before going to school.
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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