Otherways: Home Education Network

Gymnastics – Lilydale

[ 20 November 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] The Glitz Gymnastics Academy in Lilydale is having Cheerleading tryouts for 2010 on November 20th between 4-6pm. Boys and girls are welcome to tryout for the Under 8s, Under 11s, 11-18 years and 14 years and over. They are particularly keen to establish some Under 8s teams and are open to having a homeschooling [...]

Soccer Hurstbridge

[ 10 October 2009; 9:30 am to 11:00 am. ] The regular soccer get-together at Hurstbridge Primary School Oval (behind CFA, parking at school) is at an earlier time this week.

10am – 12pm monthly on the second Saturday of the month.

A monthly friendly soccer match and kick to kick for parents and kids of all ages.

We can have a mini version for the little ones [...]

Raymond Island Camp 2010

[ 22 January 2010 to 28 January 2010. ] Nestled off the coast of Paynesville in South Gippsland, Raymond Island has been host to many great home ed camps in the past. The island is connected to the mainland by a regular ferry service to Paynesville – a good size town with plenty of supermarkets, take aways and coffee shops. There is a train [...]

Home Education Information Days

[ 18 October 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 25 October 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 15 November 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 22 November 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 24 November 2009; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] HEN is conducting a series of information days over the next couple of months. Each day will consist of a home ed picnic for both existing home educators and enquiring families. Whether you are a veteran or a newcomer, these days will have something for you so come along and help us distribute information and [...]

CSIRO Mega-Science – Tuesday 13th October

[ 13 October 2009; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] At CSIRO Science Education Centre
Building 101 Graham Rd, Highett VIC 3190
(a map will be emailed closer to date)
As limited seating is available for parents, children may have to work without parent’s presence. The venue has ample parking and is within walking distance from Highett railway station & shops. It is a short drive to Southland [...]

CSIRO mega-science – Tuesday 17th November

[ 17 November 2009; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] At CSIRO Science Education Centre
Building 101 Graham Rd, Highett VIC 3190
(a map will be emailed closer to date)
As limited seating is available for parents, children may have to work without parent’s presence. The venue has ample parking and is walking distance to Highett railway station & shops. It is a short drive to Southland Shopping [...]

Marine Discovery Centre Open Day – Queenscliff

[ 8 November 2009; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Queenscliff Department of Primary Industries and Marine Discovery Centre
2a Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff
FREE OPEN DAY
Displays, activities and information about marine fisheries.
The research laboratories and facilities will be open to the public.

Dromkeen – Meet the Artist

[ 25 October 2009; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Meet the Artist sundays 12 – 4pm Free Admission

Gabriel Wang, Author. Catch up with award winning Australian author Gabielle Wang. Gabrielle’s novels include The Garden of Empress Cassia, The Lion Drummer, The Pearl of Tiger Bay and her latest release, A Ghost in my Suitcase.

Mark Wilson, Author/Illustrator. Watch Mark as he illustrates in the gallery. [...]

Living, Laughing & Learning Conferences

[ 16 October 2009 to 17 October 2009. ] Diana Waring will be coming to Australia in October and presenting Living, Laughing and Learning conferences.

There will be conferences in most states.

Living Laughing and Learning will be in Melbourne 16 and 17 October 2009. More details at www.dianadownunder.com or phone (03) 9734 3777

HEN is not involved in the organisation of this conference and the committee [...]

Médecins Sans Frontières

[ 3 October 2009 to 11 October 2009. ] Victorian education networks, teachers and their students are invited to experience a refugee camp, brought to the big city in a free event created by Médecins Sans Frontières.

You may or may not be aware of Médecins Sans Frontières. Our independent, medical-humanitarian organisation delivers emergency aid in over 58 countries. Each year, our [...]