Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
Covid update
The ACT's lockdown is over.... and Aeon is open and offering our exceptional programs across term 4, before Xmas and throughout January's vacations. We're more adventurous and creative than ever in a Covid safe way of course. For pickup, please use the back door and call the Centre Director following the instructions on the door. Thank you to everyone for your support throughout these crazy times.
Creativity + Nature = Happiness
The past year has highlighted the importance of mental health for all of us*. Our structured, busy and technology-driven world doesn’t leave much space for winding down and tuning in. At Aeon we seek to nurture every child’s creative spark and we believe that Nature Play & Creativity are the best tools for the job. Following the science and our hearts we provide opportunities for extended Nature play, which encourages the joy of movement, nurtures wild imaginations, experimentation, and social connection with real academic benefits* By encouraging creative exploration we [...]
Create a Colourful Father’s Day & Win!
Bring some colour into your Dad’s ( or significant male role model's) world with these printable colouring in sheets made just for you by Aeon’s home grown artists! Go for some bright spring hues and feel free to add your own sketch of your ‘old man’ riding a unicorn/unicycle/UFO in the frame… Then post a picture of your finished drawing to a parent’s Facebook page and share with Aeon Academy on Facebook for a chance to win a free full day in the holiday program of your choice! Father's Day [...]
Our Spring Open day is coming!
Due to the lockdown our Spring Open day has been postponed. Please check the ACT Government COVID-19 website on a regular basis to stay up to date with the latest news on COVID-19 in the ACT, including daily updates, statements from the Chief Health Officer, and alerts about outbreaks across Australia. Please stay home stay safe!
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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