Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
May Open Day
It's our May Open Day! Straight after the election weekend. On the Saturday 28th of the Reconciliation Long Weekend 11-3. Swing by on your way to your holiday weekend or stay around for our Ceramic workshop, Bushtucker session by Yurbay and Vala Adventures interactive and Boffer Workshop after lunch. As always there will be an exhibition of children's work, free art & vala activities, a chance to meet the team and see the Winter holiday program, homemade soup and more...
Dramatic Play – Evolving Goals & Teamwork in Sparks
Aeon has welcomed two new Sparks Educators this term with Veronica & Lucy joining Dora and Younduk. Lucy is Diploma qualified and Veronica is in the last year of her Early Years Teaching Degree and both have a passion for delivering positive and engaging learning opportunities for our students. Often the best laid plans produce unexpected (but just as wonderful) results. This week saw an experience that began as knocking down blocks evolve naturally through the children’s negotiations and flow of ideas into a complex castle role-play. The children [...]
A Medieval Open Day to Come!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye- with much anticipation we announce the Autumn Open Day which is Medievally themed and will feature a suite of exciting activities; Compete in the Joust! Make ceramic tankards, and more The brave can participate in the physical challenge of the Joust. Get in training now to mount your trusty stead, grip on for grim life, lower the lance and charge! This will be a tourney style event which will require a ticket to participate. Anyone aged 7+ can participate so why not challenge your [...]
Come & Work @ Aeon!
Educator Position Now Available (February 2022) Are you interested in spending your days learning and growing alongside children, families and a wonderful team of passionate Educators? Then come and join our team of highly skilled, passionate, supportive, and innovative professionals committed to providing the best possible education and care for children, families and our community. Aeon Academy is proud to be rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standards. The Role Become a permanent/casual part-time Educator as part of a dynamic team achieving the best outcomes for children. Be mentored and [...]
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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