Otherways: Home Education Network

African Drumming – Nunawading

[ 7 September 2009; 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. ] Whitehorse Home Educators are having an African Drum & Dance session 7 September 2009.

Here is a link to the performers who will conduct the session:

http://www.wildmoves.com/index.html

The session will commence at 11:15am and finish at 12:30pm.

Total cost per child is $9 (no additional hall hire fee for this session).

Age range: up to parents – your child will [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Anglesea/Araluen Camp

[ 14 April 2009 to 19 April 2009. ] Tuesday – Sunday

This camp is an annual event and often close to fully booked. If you are interested in attending next year, it is a good idea to put your name down early as places are limited. Day visitors are most welcome. There is a small daily charge and all visitors must register at the [...]

Chemistry Class for Teenagers at Deakin

[ 19 June 2009; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ] The School of Life and Environmental Sciences offers a 2.5-3 hour chemistry session with a focus on forensic science: The Forensic Detective
Cost: Free
Ages: 14 – 18 (The minimum age of 14 strictly applies.)
Venue: Deakin University, Waurn Ponds campus, Geelong

Limited places available.

Contact Susan Wight to book robwight@oputsnet.com.au or 54395134

Lab coats and goggles will be provided. Students [...]

Robotics at CSIRO – Tuesday 2nd June

[ 2 June 2009; ] Venue: CSIRO Science Education Centre
Building 101 Graham Rd
Highett VIC 3190
(a map will be emailed to booked participants)
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 Centre. [...]

World of Maths

[ 21 July 2009; ] Venue: Mt Waverley Guide Hall
Fairway Reserve, Fairway Avenue
Melway Ref: 70E5
There are 17 large, colourful displays in each session, with corresponding worksheets for the students and an 8-page booklet for reference with answers and follow-on information. The activities cover number, space, measurement, chance and data, and logical thinking and sequencing. The instructions and questions on the [...]

Snake Handler

[ 11 August 2009; ] Venue: Mt Waverley Guide Hall
Fairway Reserve, Fairway Avenue
Melway Ref: 70E5

Students will learn all about reptiles including body shape & structure, camouflage, habitats, diet, survival strategies & classification. The students will meet & touch a crocodile, turtles, lizards & pythons. Students are encouraged to ask and answer questions by dynamic & experienced presenters.

Lower Primary (code Y5)
10am-11am [...]