Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
Bush tucker garden Open day – Saturday, 14th of November from 11.00am to 3.00pm
We are very excited to announce our bush Tucker Garden Open day on Saturday the 14th of November. Take part to the magical cleansing Ceremony at 12.00 pm with Tyronne from Thunderstone. Don't miss the Bush Tucker plants information session led by Yurbay at 11.00 am. Adopt a plant, name it and support our garden. Stay for lunch and enjoy a sausage sizzle at 12.30 pm Participate to our Creative Catalyst & Vala Dramatic Adventure demo. Join our specialised programs and receive 20% discount of our amazing month of [...]
20% discount – Vala Online – The Adventure continues
Adopt a character from the Dawnsaga Fantasy role playing game and go online to meet up with fellow children under the guidance of Aeon Academy Vala-trained & experienced Educators. Work together as part of an adventurous team and steep yourself in myth, legend and lore as you face challenges and mysteries, solve problems and co-create an epic tale of enchantment and heroism. Elf-Towers of Dawn: From the Heights to the Depths Sites of mystic wonder, the Elf-Towers map out a weblike system of flowing earth-power across the Ancientmost Realm. [...]
Winter Vacation and the Return of the Child Care Subsidy
You may have heard that the childcare fee-free period is set to end on Sunday, 12th July with the Child Care Subsidy back in place by Monday, 13th July. But what does this mean for your family when booking in to our Winter Vacation Program? During the first week, still under the fee-free provision, our hours of operation will be slightly reduced (our doors will open at 9am and close at 5:30pm) We are also limiting bookings for our Creative Play and Sparks programs during the first week - [...]
Coming Soon – Bush Tucker Garden!
Thanks in part to a grant from Nature Play Grants Program and also to Yurbay projects, Aeon Academy is set to have our very own bush tucker garden. Aeon has been eager to introduce a native plant garden for some time now - we love nature play! Aeon Academy has always held sustainability and environmentally responsible behaviour to be 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 to [...]
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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