1. family and parenting
2. children

THE HON MARGARET REID AO
PATRON – ACT CHILDREN’S WEEK
Another extraordinary program of activities this year to celebrate and showcase our
children and young people in the ACT!
Held as always as the ACT contribution to acknowledge International Children’s Day
and in particular the UN protocol of The Rights of the Child.
Without a dedicated and committed Committee to oversee and plan the ACT program,
we would not have the opportunity to experience the range of activities which are
available.
Thank you to the Committee for the many hours you devote every year to this special
week.
In addition to the program of activities, the ACT Children’s Week Committee runs an
Awards celebration to recognise and acknowledge so many people who selflessly
contribute to the well-being and development of children and young people in our
community.
I see these Awards as being a very significant part of Children’s Week. This enables
nominations to be made in a number of categories for recognition, rarely sought but
so richly deserved.
I congratulate those nominated and the category winners.
STORY TIME - ACT LIBRARIES
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR 3-5 year old children, their parents/carers
- stories, rhymes and songs.
Story time helps develop: A love of books and lifelong use of libraries
–
Listening and language skills
Imagination and creativity
Pre-reading skills and a desire to learn to read
–
Cooperative behaviour as part of a group
–
Understanding of simple concepts.
10.30 am during school terms - runs for approximately thirty minutes
Monday
Erindale
Tuesday
Tuggeranong, Kingston
Wednesday Kippax, Belconnen, Woden
Thursday
Dickson, Gungahlin, Woden
Friday
Dickson
Saturday
Erindale
NARELLE HARGREAVES OAM JP
PRESIDENT - ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK
Welcome to Children’s Week in the ACT for 2014! Once again, our program of
‘happenings' highlights the needs and the rights of children and young people to
have lots of opportunities to have fun, enjoy their play and activities with their
families, loved ones and friends, who care for their welfare and wellbeing.
The ACT Children’s Week Committee has enjoyed another successful year. I
would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the committee for their
time, commitment and enthusiasm, especially our ACT convenor, Prue Clarke.
A 'BIG THANK YOU’ to everyone in our community for their outstanding work and
dedication to the children and young people in the ACT. The small grants provided
to many organisations assist with their planned activities. ‘THANK YOU’ to our
sponsors who provide the funds for these important grants.
In March, 2014, the Annual Council meeting of the Children's Week Council of
Australia Inc., involving all states and territories, was held in Sydney. The
sharing of information and learning about the highlights from Children's Week,
2013, in all states and territories was enjoyed by all participants.
It was decided at the annual meeting that this year’s National Theme will be - UN
Rights of the Child - Article 12, ‘You have the right to speak and be
heard’.
The voices of children and young people can change their world and contribute in
very meaningful ways in our community. Also, the annual meeting welcomed as a
guest speaker, Megan Mitchell, Australia’s first Commissioner for Children who
spoke about her work as she travels Australia. Megan agreed to become our
National Ambassador for Children’s Week.
The Children's Week Council of Australia Inc. is delighted that the
Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter
Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) has agreed to be our National Patron.
Become involved in the many and exciting activities listed in our program during
Children’s Week in 2014. LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER’. ENJOY!
CHILDREN’S WEEK AMBASSADOR - JACKI FRENCH
Australian Children’s Laureate - www.childrenslaureate.org.au
Sam is five and three quarters. He is working on a machine to mine asteroids, but he hasn't quite got it
right yet. He loves school but wants to know why he can't have time to work on his inventions, too?
Rory is 16, and wants help with his current invention too, not necessarily in school hours. He wants a list
of all the teachers outside the classroom door, saying what skills they have and are willing to share with
the students at lunch time or after school.
George hasn't been to school all term. He lives in the Northern Territory and his brothers and their mates
don't go to bed till about 6 am so George can't get to sleep till then either. If he gets to school late he
gets ticked off. It's easier not to go to school at all.
George says that if school didn't start till the afternoon, then there'd be time to 'do all the interesting
things first' and it would be kind of good to sit down quietly and learn stuff.
For the last six months, as Australian Children’s Laureate, I've been asking kids how THEY think schools
should change. The answers have been deep, far ranging, and, in many cases, extremely practical:
Andley wanted one lesson a week where the kids were the teachers and the teachers had to be the
students, and it works. Those kids now put five times the effort into learning what they need to teach as
they ever did into their homework. Their teachers are remembering what is was like to be trapped behind
a desk for an afternoon, not allowed to speak without permission. Both teachers and students are gaining
more respect for each other with every session.
It takes time to listen to a kid. Mostly we talk at them, or tell them what to do. We ask perfunctory
questions, how was school, what home work do you have. Adults rarely ask kids’ opinions on politics,
morality, what makes them happiest and most fulfilled, or even give kids the freedom to realise that they
might have opinions that matter.
It is so very, very easy to underestimate a child. Even the most financially privileged of our kids may be
more impoverished than a young person who must work in the field with a parent. For there, at least,
they talk to each other, hour long conversations with exchanges of ideas and memories and feelings that
few parents have time for today, where the TV speaks for us at meal times or even on car journeys.
When was the last time you talked for three hours with a child? Just talked, while driving, walking,
ironing, weeding, fishing, conversations that meander till looking back you are surprised how much of
importance you have shared.
Every child needs an hour a day conversation with an adult who cares for them: parent, grandparent,
teacher, volunteer aunt or uncle or mentor. The kids may be tidying their room or folding clothes while it
happens, but it must be conversation, not just Q and A.
Every child deserves a morning or afternoon a week of conversation, too. Every child deserves at least
one full day a month, because without that shared practice and trust, true conversation can’t begin. And
that is the minimum. If we truly value our kids, we will give far more.
Of all the gifts we have to share with kids, a ‘simple’ conversation might be the most profound- and the
one our modern kids most lack.
We need to listen to our kids, not just because they can surprise us with the depth of their insight, but
because if we want adults who have the courage to think and dream and care about the world, we must
give children freedom to truly talk with adults, now.
As ACT Minister for Education and Training, it
always gives me great pleasure to celebrate
events that highlight the achievements of our
young people as well as to raise awareness of
their rights, their opinions, hopes, ambitions
and dreams.
ACT Children’s Week is one such wonderful
opportunity.
This year the theme of the Week is about the
right of children to speak and to be listened to.
The Week also acknowledges the ongoing support, passion and
determination of families, carers, teachers, community workers and
volunteers who work so hard to ensure our children achieve their potential.
Education has the ability to shape, inspire and influence lives for the better
and is a powerful tool fundamental to the growth of our future generations.
The ACT Government is committed to ensuring our children get the best
start in life. We do this by providing the nation’s best education system,
founded on the quality of our schools, our magnificent teachers, and our
focus on putting parents and children at the centre of everything we do. We
know our children do better at school when parents and families are actively
engaged and involved.
During Children’s Week, I encourage you to celebrate the diversity and
range of skills and achievements of our children and young people to make a
difference and shape the world.
On behalf of the ACT Government, I would like to thank all of you who have
made 2014 Children’s Week possible through your hard work, passion and
enthusiasm. In particular, I wish to thank the Children’s Week Committee
and their Chairperson Narelle Hargreaves and commend all those hosting an
event throughout the Week.
Please join me and all ACT children and their families as we celebrate them
and their achievements during Children’s Week 2014.
Joy Burch MLA
Minister for Education and Training
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THE NATIONAL AMBASSADOR FOR CHILDREN’S WEEK 2014
MEGAN MITCHELL
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER
AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Director-General Welcome
The ACT Education and Training
Directorate is a proud sponsor of
Children’s Week. I commend the ACT
Children’s Week Committee once again
for the integral role they play in making
sure the Week is not only enjoyed by all
but also promotes the unique
contribution children make to our community.
The theme this year, speak and be heard, certainly is a focus of our
schools. As parents we know the most valuable gift you can give
your child is to listen to the little and big things in his or her life.
This is also true for educators and teachers at all levels.
The importance of listening to children and young people can never
be underestimated; particularly when we are designing, delivering
and evaluating their learning.
One of the most rewarding parts of my role is meeting with children
when I visit schools. The insights and opinions children share with
me about their learning, their schools and their education is
wonderful, often refreshing, and overall inspiring.
There has been a major paradigm shift in schools over recent
decades. We have shifted from education being “producer-led”, that
is teachers know best and decide the what, when and how of
learning, to education being “user-led”. It is about what students
think of their school, not what the school thinks of the student that
matters. It is through providing genuine opportunities for children
to speak and be heard, and more importantly, for adults to really
listen that ultimately will make sure that learning is shaped around
individual children, their talents, abilities and experiences.
I look forward to participating in some of the many activities
published in this year’s program. Indeed, the program seems to get
bigger each year. I thank the schools, community groups and
organisations who are hosting events.
I extend my warmest wishes to Canberra’s children, their families
and carers and their teachers as we celebrate ACT Children’s Week
together.
Diane Joseph
Director-General
ACT Education and Training Directorate
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ACT CHILDREN’S WEEK COMMITTEE AND CONTACTS 2014
Narelle Hargreaves OAM JP (President), Prue Clarke OAM (Convenor),
Cathy Marker (Treasurer, Girl Guides), Wendy Cummins (A/Treasurer, Community representative),
Liz Cox (Secretary), Marie-Luise Persson (Community representative, Awards),
Sarah Kirk (Community representative), Julie Long OAM (Publicity. Children’s Book Council, Scouts),
Vicki Brown (ACT Playgroups, Community Representative, Awards),
Mollie B Bialkowski (ACT Story Teller’s Guild, Children’s Book Council),
Sara Lynch (Community Services Directorate),
Jennifer Muir (Community representative), Linda Fleming (Canberra Preschool Society),
Mike Payne (Community representative), Louise Keightley (Education & Training Directorate),
Anne Simpson (PPA/Chapman Primary School), Michelle Woodward (Catholic Education Office)
Kellie Robson (NMA), Rose Marin (NGA Family Programs)
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Southwell Scouts
Group
Sunday
Monday
19/10/14
20/10/14
Gungahlin College
Tina Fisk
Sunday
Girl Guides, ACT &
(or 26/10/2014 in
SE NSW Region
event of rain)
19/10/14
Stephen Collins
Louise GalenMules
SARAH MAK
18/10/14
AMANDA
POLLOK
TUGGERANONG
ARTS CENTRE
SATURDAY
18/10/14
LCF FUN
Saturday 18th
to Sunday 26th LANGUAGES PTY
October
LTD
ROSE MARIN
NATIONAL
GALLERY OF
AUSTRALIA
SATURDAY - ALL
WEEK (until 26
January 2015)
18/10/14
6142 1000
0412 694 270
6282 5328
0431 252 768
6293 1443
6240 6502
6293 6350
Kellie Stewart
18/10/14
0420 958 110
Illoura Child Care
and Education
Centre
17/10/14
Leah Uttley
Saturday 18th to
Sunday 26th
October
Friday
26/09/14
VENUE
Glebe Park
ACT Scouts Water
Activities Base,
Kingston
Gungahlin College
"Picnic in the Park" is an event for Guides aged 5-10 years. 2014 will have the
theme "Games in the Park". We have invited a variety of sporting and active
organisations to attend and enable girls to sample their different activities and
learn new skills. Leaders and older Guides will also run fun Guiding games.
Scouting youth members from Southwell Group will enjoy a canoeing/kayaking
activity on Lake Burley Griffin followed by a barbecue lunch at the Kingston
Foreshore.
Gungahlin College will be hosting a 'Get on your Soapbox' day. This will enable
students to have their say on a range of issues in a safe and respectful public
environment. Students will be encouraged to explore topics such as gender
stereotypes, politics and human rights. Food and prizes will be provided to
participants.
12.30 pm - 1.30
pm
10.00 am - 2.00
pm
10.00 am - 3.00
pm
TBA
CONTACT
0431 252 768
for information
10.00 AM - 5.00
PM DAILY
FREE Fun Language Programs - Children will definitely enjoy learning a
new language in a fun and interesting way - includes French, Italian,
Mandarin and Spanish playgroups, preschool and after school clubs. You
can either join one of the existing clubs or form a small group of 5. For
details of existing clubs, go to www.lcfclubs.com.au or email
sarah.mak@lcfclubs.com.au.
CHILDREN'S
GALLERY
ALIVE AND SPIRITED: JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF ALIVE AND
SPIRITED AND DISCOVER THE SPIRITUAL BEINGS OF AUSTRALIA'S FIRST
PEOPLE. THE EXHIBITION INCLUDES CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE
FAMILIES.
(free entry)
nga.gov.au/whatson
TBA
TUGGERANONG 10.00 AM - 4.00
ARTS CENTRE
PM
Illoura Child Care
and Education
Centre
The Educational Team, families and children will be working together to create a
mosaic path to the centre that celebrates Children's Week and acknowledges the
diversity of the children at the centre. Children will be actively involved in the
planning, development and construction of the path allowing for the expression of
creativity that enhances a child's sense of belonging within the Illoura Community.
10.00 am
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
TIMES
Take pART Open Day for children - a full day of arts-based activities. With
continuous, collaborative drawing - a great way to interact and be part of a
communal artwork! Fabulous local artists will inspire and encourage the
children with their drawing. Plus Lego creations, Frida Flower Crowns,
crazy veggie sculptures and kids drumming and Funk stars! Cafe space
serving morning and afternoon tea for parents and carers.
Nellie Hall Melba
Duncan Smith, an Indigenous performer, will visit Playgroup. Through the
enjoyment of this performance the children, educators and parents' knowledge
and respect for Indigenous culture will be enhanced.
Before Children's Week we are creating an art display spelling out "OUR VOICE" in
large letters and then our children will create art and comment on what their voice
Duffy School Age
means to them. These quotes and artworks will then be collected and used to
Care
create a vinyl sign capturing "Our Voice". This vinyl sign will be unveiled in
Children's Week at the Service.
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
6258 6518
Duffy School Age
Care
Children's Week
preparation 22nd to 26th
September
CONTACT
YWCA of Canberra
Anne Ostini-Horan
Family Day Care
WHO
DAY
DATE
1
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
In house and
immediate
Community
only20/10/14
All Playgroups
using Nellie Hall
In house activity
only
ACCESS
Mona Kleimann
Bonython School
Age Care
20/10/14
Monday through
to Friday
Monday 20th ,
Tuesday 21st ,
Wednesday22nd
and Friday 24th
0413 435 759
Learning Filipino
Together - Filipino
Mrs Irene Santos
Language School
of Canberra
20/10/14
Monday
20/10/14
0406 379 685
6254 8418
Charlene
Barriga/Tania
Kriticos/Darren
Kriticos
Scouts Group Les Explorateurs
(Ainslie)
Kelly Dunstan
Monday
20/10/14
0407 431 748
Emma Watson
YMCA Canberra St
Michael's OSHC
Monday
Monday
20/10/14
Hannah Freyne
Lyons Early
Childhood School
20/10/14
Monday
20/10/14
0409 703 695
6142 2235
0403 3710 367
6205 5673
0426 968 849
Nishi Puri
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre
Harrison School
Preschool
Monday
20/10/14
6142 0900
Pam Rosser
1.50 pm - 3.00
pm
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
Gungahlin Library
Jerrabomberra
Community
Centre
Harrison School
Preschool
We are proposing to conduct a "Northside Filipino Class Info Session" and invite
parents and children. We will make A3/A4 laminated placemats for the children
with initial Tagalog words to boost classroom activities. We would also like to give
the children reader bags to store their class materials.
We will organise a series of activities to encourage the development of children's
fundamental motor skills. These will encourage children to get active and
demonstrate how easy it is for parents to get their children enjoying physical
activity. A qualified physical education teacher will be employed and we will
provide parents with ideas for games and physical activities to do at home.
Harrison Preschool has enhanced our outdoor environment to include a fairy
garden and a boat. We will make and paint little fairy houses on tree stumps and
paint waves on a boat recently constructed by the senior school students. This is a
Harrison Preschool event for the 75 students and their families attending
Monday/Tuesday.
For Children's Week 2014 Bonython SAC would like to investigate the world on
which we live: the rocks and soil; plants and seeds. To aid this, we would purchase Bonython School
Age Care
some magnifying glasses, seeds, potting mixture, seedling trays, gardening tools
and watering can to grow our own garden for the program.
10.30 am - 12.00
pm
5.00 pm
6.30 pm start
National Dinosaur
Museum, Gold
Creek Village
Les Explorateurs are supporting local ACT businesses which focus on education
and entertainment. Children will enjoy a night-time adventure, with the museum
going dark and a guide shinning a torch on different parts of their special
collection. It ticks all boxes- Adventure, Friends, Nature and Fun!
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
Kaleen Primary
School
Combining three OSHC Centres for a large fun day to celebrate Children's Week Jumping Castles, face painting, games for approx 140 children.
To celebrate the right to speak and be heard children will be inviting a grandparent
or special friend to share their learning space. Children will share their
achievements and skills and celebrate their learning. We will be focusing on
Lyons Early
grandparents to acknowledge the contribution they give to a child's learning and
Childhood School
wellbeing and the importance of family members and carers in a child's education.
We will also celebrate Grandparents Day on 26th October.
9.30 am - 11.30
am
10.00 am
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre,
Wanganeen Ave
Petting Zoo - all age groups. The Children have a great interest in animals.
10.30 am for
morning tea and
performance
Namadgi School
Primary Open Day - an opportunity for grandparents and parents to come into the
classrooms and share the students' learning.
Grandfriends' morning tea - an opportunity for the children's choir to perform for
their grandparents
TIMES
VENUE
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
Namadgi School
CONTACT
Elizabeth Lozberis
Monday
20/10/14
WHO
Jerrabomberra
Playgroup
DAY
DATE
2
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house and
invitations to new
Scout members
from Scouts
Catchment Area
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
ACCESS
WHO
Tanya Muscat
Toni Sullivan
Lydia Ashford
Bronwyn Motion
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre
Mt Stromlo High
School
Duffy Primary
School
Torrens School
Age Care
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday through
to Friday
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
Elise Bailey
Tanya Muscat
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
- Senior Campus
Monday
20/10/14
Kate Chapman
Jenna
Cunningham
Ainslie School
Jenna
Cunningham
CONTACT
20/10/14
Monday
Monday through
to Friday - special Harrison School
activities every Age Care Program
day
DAY
Monday through
Harrison School
to Friday - special
Age Care Program
activities each day
20/10/14
20/10/14
DATE
6234 6809
6205 6022
6205 6166
6293 6331
6239 4698
6239 4698
0447 611 651
6142 3060
0447 611 651
Ainslie School,
Braddon
Harrison School
Canteen, Hal,
Grounds Event
The SRC will host the Children's Week assembly in the School Hall. Students will
share their recent successes and explore all the UN's Children's Rights. They will
in particular highlight Article 12 - You have the right to speak and be heard.
Grand-friend's morning tea. Students invite their grandparents to a special
Children's Week Morning tea and to the Children's Week Assembly.
* Environmental Recycling mural -children create an ocean scene using recycled
bottle tops. * Share a story Day - Educators pick their favourite children's story.
* Grandparents Day - children will design thank you cards and share stories about
what makes their grandparents special.* World games, outdoor play working
collaboratively (Egyptian Sticks, Circus Skills, and Rhythm sticks). * Guest
Speaker/display from a Tae Kwon-Do club who offer lessons in the local area.
Large Banner with children's handprints made throughout the week. Daily cultural
cooking, with afternoon tea preparing food from various cultures in the service.
Family will be invited to join in.
Torrens Primary
School Hall
Duffy Primary
School
Mt Stromlo High
School
We would like to host a morning tea that celebrates the contribution our volunteer
mentors make to the development of our students' personalities, abilities, and
talents. Students who have a mentor would prepare the morning tea, then serve it
to their mentors.
Duffy primary school will hold a family breakfast and cooperative games day. The
school band will play, netball teams will do a demonstration and students will teach
their families how to skip and hula hoop. A Children’s Week artwork will be
unveiled, celebrating* The right of children to enjoy childhood * The celebration
of children and young people * Highlighting their skills, achievements and needs
TBA
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre,
Richardson
Present food to Care and Share. The children will have been learning about those
that have and those who have not in the community.
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
8.30 am - 9.30
am
11.00 am
Throughout the
day
Throughout the
day
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
12.30 pm
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
TIMES
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
Making recyclable objects for our garden.
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
- Senior Campus
Harrison School
Canteen, Hall,
School Grounds
Making recyclable objects for our garden.
VENUE
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
Recycling mural design, caring for our environment - an ocean scene using
recycled bottle tops. Share a story Day - Educators share their favourite children's
story. Grandparents Day - children will design thank you cards and share stories
about what makes their grandparents special. World games, outdoor play working
collaboratively (Egyptian Sticks, Circus Skills, and Rhythm sticks). Guest Speaker/
display from a local Tae Kwon-Do club.
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
3
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
ACCESS
WHO
Patrick Burge
Anja Kraus
Sarah Lovelady
Jilly Stedman
Amanda Fleming
Woden
Community
Service - Curtin
School Age Care
Juniors
YWCA Yarralumla
School Age Care
YWCA Macquarie
School Age Care
YWCA Majura
School Age Care
YWCA St
Benedict's School
Age Care
YWCA St Bede's
School Age Care
YWCA St Thomas
More School Age
Care
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday and
Thursday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
Rachel Pace
Andrea Rowley
Vidya Chandra
Hughes School
Age Care
Nicole Metcalfe
CONTACT
Monday
Monday through
Lollipop Children's
to Friday - special
Centre
activities each day
DAY
20/10/14
20/10/14
DATE
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6234 6809
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3.30 pm - 5.00
pm
3.30 pm - 5.00
pm
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
The children will write their name and a picture of themselves on a "Name Wall"
Banner, to be displayed in the foyer. A social event will be organised where all
children and the staff are included and named visually in a community. This
Majura School Age
banner encourages confidence in self and generates understanding and acceptance Care in the Hall
of other people and the diversities within a social community. The children will be
creating an understanding of belonging in this social community.
St Benedict's
School Age Care
in the Hall
Baker off - parents and children come into the school and for a set amount of
hours bake together. They will then sell the baked goods to raise money for the
Centre. Movie night at the school. The children could make a time capsule to
keep for the next year. Longest morning tea.
St Bede's would like to present an artistic celebration of the children who attend
St Bede's School
Age Care
the centre in a collaboration of their creativity on a big canvas. The children would
Demountable
also complete an individual artwork on A3 paper.
St Thomas School Age Care would like to do provide an outdoor theatre. This
would feature a flat all weather platform which would allow children to enjoy a
variety of learning experiences. We understand the children will explore their
creative abilities on this platform. This was done in consolation with children
wanting to do more talent shows outside.
St Thomas More
School Hall,
Campbell
3.30 pm - 5.00
pm
Macquarie School
Age Care in the
Hall
Macquarie would like to do a book of children's artwork. The children will pick a
theme or issue that they are passionate about and in response to that they will
create an artwork that will be displayed in this book. By responding to an issue
the children will have the change to speak and be heard.
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
TIMES
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
Curtin Primary
School Hall
Hughes Primary
School Hall
Lollipop Children's
Centre
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Yarralumla will conduct a crazy hair day afternoon with sausage sizzle. The circle
Yarralumla School
time will be involving children with various cooperative games which develop social
Age Care in the
skills and team work. Children will make a poster about children's interest, needs
Hall
and achievements whilst at the centre.
Curtin Junior School Age Care service would like to do woodwork, making personal
treasure boxes.
Monday: Teddy Bears picnic in the fairy garden.
Monday: Face Painting. Tuesday: Dress up Day. Wednesday: Teddy Bears Picnic.
Thursday: Jumping Castle. Friday: Outdoor games and board games.
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
4
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only
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only
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only
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only
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only
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only
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only
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only
ACCESS
Andrew Rosley
Brian Pearce
Nicole Andrews
Melanie Pace
Paula Kinsman
YWCA Yarralumla
School Age Care
Woden
Community
Service Garran
School Age Care
YWCA Kingsford
Smith School Age
Care
YWCA Rosary
School Age Care
Campbell Primary
School
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
Monday
Monday
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
20/10/14
6293 6364
6293 6576
6205 5699
Gini McFadyen
Samantha
Thornton &
Kathy Perinovic
Tuggeranong Child
Care & Education
Centre
Hughes Primary
School
Monday through
to Friday
Monday through
to Friday
6205 6300
6175 9923
6175 9923
6234 6809
6175 9923
6247 3452
Students run a Children's Market Day to support our World Vision Child. K-2 and
Year 6 run a cake stall at morning tea. 3-6 run market stall activities such as Jaffa
Smash and Sock Wrestling. They enjoy helping children around the world.
Classroom Talent Quests - each class selects two acts to showcase for the whole
school. The finalists perform for the whole school community and it is a celebration
of student voice. Year 6 host the event, fondly named ‘Shine’.
Across the week the whole centre will be celebrating the achievements of our
children with displays and activities. Families and our community are invited to
attend.
Teddy Bears Picnic - Children will bring their favourite teddy bear and have a
lovely afternoon tea with their teddies and their parents/grandparents.
3.00 pm
TBA
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
Hughes Primary
School
TBA
Tuggeranong Child
Throughout each
Care & Education
day
Centre
Kambah Childcare
& Education
Centre
Mini sports Olympics & family picnic on the hill: Multi-age group activities focussed
on building relationships between year levels through re-iterating our SCARFFF
values (Support, co-operate, accept, respect, friendship, forgiveness and fun) and Campbell Primary
developing leadership's skills in our senior students. Building community
School
partnerships by inviting families and carers to participate in our Mini Olympics and
join their children and staff for a picnic lunch.
Rosary School Hall
Kingsford Smith
School
Due to the theme children have the right to speak and be heard, we will be putting
out a letter box where children can write their ideas for afternoon tea and
activities. Children will also put together a book of poetry, stories and pictures
they have created over the week. Children will have their work over the week
made into a book so they can take home.
For Children's Week, Rosary will create a photo/'About Me' wall. The wall will
display a photograph of each child and a description about them and their
interests.
Garran Primary
School hall
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
Yarralumla will conduct a crazy hair day afternoon with sausage sizzle. The circle
Yarralumla School
time will be involving children with various cooperative games which develop social
Age Care in the
skills and team work. Children will make a poster about children's interest, needs
Hall
and achievements whilst at the centre.
Children's graffiti - spray painting on wooden boards. Purchase of wood, spray
cans of paint, protective masks and goggles.
3.30 pm - 5.00
pm
Turner School Age
Care in the Hall
TIMES
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ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
For children's week the program is going to hold a 'family fun week', encouraging
our families to be involved within the service. Activities will be chosen and led by
the children of Turner School Age Care, ensuring that their voices are heard and
that we as adults are listening to them. Some of our planned activities include a
big picnic, trivia afternoon, face painting and a bake sale. And who knows what
other fabulous ideas our children will come up with before Children's Week!
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
Kambah Child
Care & Education Joanne Crammond
Centre
Sarah Nicholson
YWCA Turner
School Age Care
Monday through
to Friday
20/10/14
CONTACT
WHO
DAY
DATE
5
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community
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only
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community
In house and local
community
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only
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only
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only
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only
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only
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Tuesday
TUESDAY
Tuesday
21/10/14
21/10/14
21/10/14
Linda White
Tuesday
21/10/14
Communities
@Work Family
Day Care and in
Home Care
Tuesday
21/10/14
VICKI BROWN
Nishi Puri
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre
TUESDAY
21/10/14
ACT
PLAYGROUPS
ASSOCIATION
MOLLIE BEE
ACT
STORYTELLERS
GUILD
Tuesday
21/10/14
Natalie Hogan
Mark Holberton
Melrose High
School
TUESDAY
21/10/14
Theodore Primary
School
LUCIA LU
MANDARIN FOR
FUN
PLAYGROUP
20/10/14
Veronica Rapp
Katrina Robb
Brindabella
Christian College
Early Learning
Centre
Monday to Friday
24/10/14
Gordon Preschool
CONTACT
WHO
DAY
DATE
6293 6596
1800 171 882
6142 3100
6205 5433
0426 968 849
6285 3956
0408 163 205
0410 981 788
0423 533 823
Gordon Preschool
Gordon Preschool will be purchasing 125 art canvases on which the children will
complete their art work. The works of art will be on display at an art show to be
held at the preschool and open to family and friends during Children's Week.
Staff, Educators, children in care and their families will be invited to "A Beary Fun
Day" celebrating Children's Week at the National Arboretum. A bear hunt in the
Himalayan Cedar Forest followed by a teddy bear picnic sharing fresh fruit,
vegetables and a treat of teddy biscuits will highlight the morning. To reflect "A
caring world shares" a honey pot will be provided to collect gold coin donations to
be donated to the Canberra Hospital Women and Children's ward.
National
Arboretum
9.30 am - 11.30
am
6
In house activity
only
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
ACT Playgroups annual PlayFEST has been a major Children's Week
celebration for many years. We invite parents and carers to join us to
gather important information and parenting resources from community
organisations, sporting bodies and local businesses and for the children
there will be lots of FREE, exciting, fun, entertainment and activities.
COOK
COMMUNITY
10.00 am - 1.00
HUB, Templeton
pm
Street, Cook
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only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
In house activity
only
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
In house and local
community
ACCESS
Grandparents and 'grand friends' will be invited to come and share a picture book
or an oral story with the children - supporting and nurturing a love of literature. A Theodore Primary 10.30 am - 11.30
morning tea will then be held to enable the visitors to make and build connections
School
am
within the community.
TBA
9.30 am
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre,
Wanganeen Ave
Hey de Ho Musical Workshop - for all the children. The children love music and
dancing!
'A GREAT DAY OUT'. JOIN US IN OUR STORYTELLING TENT FOR
STORIES AND SONGS.
10.00 am - 1.00
pm
8.00 am - 9.00
am
COOK
COMMUNITY
HUB
An interactive band performance where students will be given the opportunity to
explore their own creativity through dance and freestyle rapping. The artists will
Melrose Breakfast
perform their own songs, speaking about the unique skills that each young person
Club
has and offering them the opportunity to explore their own activities.
West Belconnen
Child and Family
3.20 pm - 4.45
Centre, Cnr
pm
Starke & Luke
St, Holt
To support and encourage bilingualism in the Canberra region, Mandarin
for Fun Playgroup will host a Family Fun Learning Mandarin Day. The day
will include performance by children and parents, games, craft, singing,
dancing and healthy afternoon tea.
8.00 am - 6.00
pm
Brindabella
Christian College
Charnwood
A photo and art show. Children will be asked to take a photo of: Something that
makes me happy. Something that is beautiful. Something that I share.
Something that is fun. Something special. Photos will be enlarged and displayed
for a children's art show to which all families and community members will be
invited.
TIMES
VENUE
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
DAY
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
DATE
21/10/14
21/10/14
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21/10/14
21/10/14
21/10/14
21/10/14
21/10/14
21/10/14
Kate Chapman
Toni Sullivan
Larissa Sinclair
Annie-Lea
Patterson
Paula Kinsman
Janice Shroder
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre
Tuggeranong Link
Community
Houses & Centres
YWCA Hawker
School Age Care
Campbell Primary
School
Ngunnawal
Preschool
and 5 other
Preschools
6281 7428
Iva Plessnitzer
Kellie Lambert
kellieann.lambert
@live.com
Holy Trinity Early
Learning Centre
Ainslie School
6285 3399
Emma Booth
Mt Taylor Scout
Group
6205 8308
6205 6300
6175 9923
0412 854 515
6293 6331
6142 3060
6205 8055
Judy Richards
Wanniassa
Preschool
We have booked the Canberra Reptile Zoo to visit our Preschool, to provide an
educational experience about reptiles for our 6 Preschool groups.
Aligning with our Kids Matter and community initiatives we are hosting before
School Tuesday drop everything and exercise fitness groups (aerobics)
For children's week Hawker would like to hold a 'listen to me' afternoon tea and
exhibition. During the exhibition children will exhibit some art work, poems,
stories, plays to parents. This is an opportunity for the children to speak their
mind about social issues and be listened to.
Sport Morning with Government and Koorie Preschool. Richardson CCEC will
provide morning tea.
Tuesday afternoon Kids Safe Child Restraint service at RECC
Ngunnawal
Preschool
Campbell Primary
School
Hawker School
Age Care in the
Hall
11.30 am
TBA
3.30 pm - 5.00
pm
11.00 am
7
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only
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community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
Tuggeranong Link is a not for profit organisation. We run playschools out of three
centres. We will run a Teddy Bears Picnic. Each child will bring in their favourite
Conder
bear and Tuggeranong Link will pay for a healthy morning tea. The children are
Community House
between 3 - 4 years - this will be a fun activity as children usually bring their own
food. If weather permits we will sit on a picnic mat outside, or inside on a mat.
Various times
7.30 am - 8.30
am
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
ACCESS
Morning Tea 9.30 - 11.30 am.
In house and local
Kids Safe
community
3.00 pm - 4.30
pm
Ainslie School,
Braddon
Holy Trinity Early
Learning Centre
6.00 pm - 8.00
pm
10.30 am - 12.30
pm
TIMES
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre,
Richardson
Students meet with their cross age buddies to make origami butterflies for display
around the school. Students can write what they feel, see or think about
themselves, each other, the school or their learning. Students will also work with
a class buddy to create a 'chain link' of children to represent that 'we all matter'
and 'we all care', promoting affirmative messages about each other.
The children in Holy Trinity Before School Care would like to have a party to
celebrate Children's week. They have decided that they would like to make
breakfast, have a disco, play games and invite their mums and dads.
Mt Taylor Scout
Hall
Wanniassa
Preschool
We are planning to enhance our outdoor area by including some "small world" play
spaces. The children will give their input, prior to the days, about the materials
they would like to have included in the "worlds". On the days, the children will be
involved in setting up the "small world" pots (large terracotta pots) using the
selected materials.
We will hold a Special Children's Week Event. All ages of Mt Taylor Scouting will
come together for an evening of fun, games and a BBQ dinner. The Mt Taylor
Scout members will be encouraged to bring along a friend.
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ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
CONTACT
WHO
DAY
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
WEDNESDAY
DATE
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
Tess Ryan
Pam Cording
Isabella Plains
Childcare &
Education Centre
Malkara Specialist
School
PRUE CLARKE
Nishi Puri
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre
ACT
CHILDREN'S
WEEK
COMMITTEE
Paul Simmons
Canberra High
School - Young
Carers Group
(CHSYCG)
Sharon Moloney
Julie Dixon
Isabella Plains
Early Childhood
School
Turner School
Arilia King
Nicole Richardson
Forrest Primary
School
Amaroo School
CONTACT
WHO
0427 637 378
6205 6622
6205 5917
6293 6361
0426 968 849
6250 7000
6205 9722
6205 2808
6205 5644
TBA
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre,
Wanganeen Ave
Malkara School
Grounds
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK LAUNCH AND AWARDS PRESENTATION CEREMONY
- ALL WELCOME.
NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF
AUSTRALIA:
Visions Theatre
Turner School will celebrate Children's Week in a variety of ways, hosting a special
assembly to mark Universal Children's Day as well as an SRC forum at lunchtime
Turner School Hall
where children can voice their thoughts and opinions on our school and how we
can support our community and region.
Visit to Malkara School by Reptiles Inc. Under the expert guidance of their staff,
Malkara students will have an opportunity to develop sensitivity for the needs of
animals while observing, investigating and managing the reptiles. This will allow
for individual class experiences and allow the staff from Reptiles Inc to personally
engage with students and meet their many and varied individual needs.
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
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only
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only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
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only
ACCESS
11.00 AM 12.15 PM
8
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
11.15 am - 2.10 In house and local
pm
community
9.30 am - 1.00
pm
10.15 am
12 noon - 3.00
pm
8.15 am - 9.00
am
9.00 am - 11.00
am
9.00 am - 3.00
pm
TIMES
Belconnen AMF
Ten Bin Bowling
Centre
Isabella Plains
Our Centre is celebrating children and young people, we are holding a morning tea
Childcare and
for our families, the local community being our Grocer, Hairdresser, Chemist, Sue
Education Centre
Kelly from Bunnings and the local pet shop manager Terry.
Dress-Up Day for all the children in the centre.
Our CHSYCG students will have the opportunity to participate in a Ten Pin Bowling
activity - providing transport, shoe hire, game costs and refreshments
School Hall
Amaroo School
Early Childhood
Grand friends will be invited to come and spend the morning with the children
engaging in Investigations (learning through play) and view a Portrait Gallery
created by the students of their special grand friend. Followed by a morning tea
with teachers, students and grand friends from Preschool to year 2.
We host many events during Children's Week each year. This year we would like to
host a special 'Children's Breakfast'. We will invite children of IPECS, their families
and the wider local community. This is a wonderful time for families to connect,
spend time with the children and enjoy the children in their school environment.
The children will help plan the menu.
Forrest Primary
School
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Students will be engaged in a range of international learning experiences to
celebrate our school’s diverse cultures. Valuing Diversity celebrations will begin
with a Parade, with students encouraged to wear clothes from around the world.
They will then enjoy experiences that promote inclusivity, tolerance and the
valuing of our school's cultural diversity. The day will emphasise student enquiry
and cooperation, providing a snapshot of different countries and cultures.
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
DAY
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
DATE
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
6287 5520
Mary-Anne
Winchester
Emma Gusse
T.J. Martin
Klaudia Kulas
Anna Dyliewski
Rebecca Adams
Meghan WevvWagg
Amanda Flanigan
St Jude's ELC
Palmerston
District Primary
School
Bonner School
Age Care
Mt Rogers School
Age Care
Charles Conder
Preschool Unit
Greenway Child
Care and
Education Centre
Gordon Early
Childhood Centre
Isabella Plains
Early Childhood
service,
Communities@
Work
6205 9722
6294 7377
6293 6340
6205 8333
0407 494 842
0451 680 221
6205 7241
6142 1110
Annette Evans
Franklin Early
Childhood School
Charles Conder
Preschool
This year we are following the theme of "You have the right to speak and be
heard" so are getting the children to make short films of themselves telling us
what they think is important about our Early Childhood Service. These films will be
played at a Children's Week breakfast.
We will be doing a different activity each day for Children's Week. This will include
a teddy bears family picnic & family fun day. We hope to hire a bus so the children
can go to Southern Cross Early Childhood School & use the bike safety course &
have lunch with the children from that centre & Calwell Early Childhood Centre.
Isabella Plains
Early Childhood
School Hall
Southern Cross
Early Childhood
School
Greenway Child
Teddy Bear's Picnic. Jumping Castle. Children's handprint canvas work.
Care and
Children's voice video documentary for the service to promote what matters to our
Education Centre
children and their interests. Other activities to be confirmed.
Family Picnic and Planting Day: Families are invited to share a picnic lunch at
Preschool followed by planting seedlings in our newly developed garden beds.
Mt Rogers SAC is focusing on children having the right to keep warm. The children
Mt Rogers Primary
will participate in making a combined quilt. Each child will have an individual
School
square to make, knit, crochet or decorate.
Neville Bonner
Primary School
Neville Bonner SAC will combine with Amaroo Primary SAC for an afternoon full of
games and activities promoting Children's Week. The afternoon will have a
sausage sizzle and will promote interaction between both schools.
St Jude's ELC
A shared afternoon tea for children and carers, consisting of fruit and baked goods
by the children. This will be followed by board games promoting conversation and
the children's week theme "You have a right to speak and be heard."
Palmerston
District Primary
School
Franklin Early
Childhood School
Hall & Piazza
We Are One, We Are Many, We Sing and Play Together - celebration of diversity
through song, dance and games with students and families dressing in traditional
costume.
"Oral/Visual Story Telling and Sharing", families are invited to come and share
stories and cultural facts from their heritage.
VENUE
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
CONTACT
WHO
ACCESS
In house activity
only
8.15 am - 9.15
am
9.30 am - 1.00
pm
TBC
11.30 am - 12.30
pm
3.00 pm - 5.30
pm
3.00 pm - 5.00
pm
???
9
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
(local community
TBC)
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house and local
community
9.00 am - 10.00 In house and local
am
community
2.00 pm - 3.00
pm
9.00 am - 10.30 In house and local
am
community
TIMES
DAY
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
DATE
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
CONTACT
Jody Mitrousis
Tanya Muscat
Tanya Muscat
Toni Sullivan
Larissa Sinclair
Rebecca Telek
Marion Brown
Rebekah Baris
Shane McAlpine
WHO
Apple tree House
Child Care &
Education Centre
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
- Senior Campus
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre
Tuggeranong Link
Community
Houses & Centres
Anglicare at
Franklin Early
Childhood School
Tharwa Preschool
Unit
Gordon School
Age Care
YMCA Jamison
Early Learning
Centre
6251 5735
0407 953 033
6205 7246
Tharwa
Conder Campus
6205 8333
6142 1117
0412 854 515
6293 6331
6239 4698
6239 4698
6293 6320
Tharwa Preschool
Gordon Primary
School
Jamison Early
Learning Centre
Families are invited to share a picnic lunch at Preschool followed by planting
seedlings in our newly developed garden
The students will paint a portrait of themselves. This activity will encourage the
children to look at their individual place within the Gordon School Age Care
program. The portraits will then be displayed.
A contemporary Group Art Project, in combination with the families, children and
staff of the centre we will be doing 4 separate, large abstract canvas art pieces.
This will be inspired by the animals of the centre and their link to indigenous
perspectives with connection to earth and nature.
Anglicare at
Franklin ECS
Exploring Children's Voices using different mediums of expression including Song,
Sign, Art, Dance, Music and Drama. Families of our service will be invited to
celebrate their children's voices in an afternoon gathering where we will display
the children's artworks and other performances.
9.00 am - 5.00
pm
3.30 pm - 5.30
pm
11.30 am - 12.30
pm
3.00 pm - 4.00
pm
11.00 am
Throughout the
day
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre,
Richardson
Isabella
Neighbourhood
House
Throughout the
day
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
Throughout the
day
10.00 am
Apple tree House
Child Care &
Education Centre
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
- Senior Campus
TIMES
VENUE
Tuggeranong Link is a not for profit organisation. We run playschools out of three
centres. We will run a Teddy Bears Picnic. Each child will bring in their favourite
bear and Tuggeranong Link will pay for a healthy morning tea. The children are
between 3 - 4 years - this will be a fun activity as children usually bring their own
food. If weather permits we will sit on a picnic mat outside, or inside on a mat.
Centre Art collaboration - throughout the day.
Establishing our garden.
Establishing our garden.
Reptiles INC. - the Canberra Reptile Zoo will be coming to apple tree house to let
the children have hands on experience with different type of Reptiles
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
10
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
ACCESS
DAY
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
DATE
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
CONTACT
Deborah
Fitzgerald
Michael Aisbitt
Edie McLister
Chriss Wallwork
Tim Palmer
Bec Vanhala
Paula Kinsman
Sharon Mathers
Gini McFadyen
WHO
Curtin Primary
School
Red Hill Senior
School Age Care
Red Hill School
Age Care
Lyons School Age
Care
Curtin Senior
School Age Care
Woden
Community
Service Lyons
Children's Centre
Campbell Primary
School
YMCA Holder Early
Learning Centre
Tuggeranong Child
Care & Education
Centre
6293 6576
6287 3100
6205 6300
6234 6809
6234 6809
6234 6809
6234 6809
6295 2830
6205 5622
YMCA Early
Learning Centre
Holder
YMCA Holder "Celebrates the Arts". Music and dance can bring a high element of
pleasure to children, and assist them in their development of a large array of skills
at the same time, including social skills, exploring cause and effect, co-ordination
and balance and also their own body awareness. We will provide children with an
opportunity to explore cultural music and dance in our environment.
In recognition of this year's theme to have the right to speak and be heard, we are Tuggeranong Child
Care & Education
inviting all children to come to the centre in a dress up of their choice with crazy
hair.
Centre
Campbell Primary
School
Lyons Children's
Centre deck
All day
10.00 am
1.00 pm - 1.45
pm
10.00 am - 11.00
am
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
Lyons Early
Childhood School
Hall
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
3.45 pm - 6.00
pm
Curtin Primary
Patterson Hall
ACCESS
11
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
12.00 noon - 2.00 In house and local
pm
community
TIMES
Red Hill Primary
School Craft Room
Music in the Quad: Lunchtime music session
The Children will come dressed up as their favourite character. In the morning
families will join the children having brunch on the deck. We will have face
painting too!
Relief printmaking workshop on the theme of Children's Week. The artworks
created by participating students will be published and made available to students
and their families.
We will buy kites to play with on the oval near the school, after our picnic
afternoon tea.
Family "Hot Dog Day".
Red Hill Primary
School Hall
Curtin Primary
School Junior
Playground
Planting of the Peace Garden (quiet play area) that our year1 /2 students voted for
as the most wanted addition to the junior playground (K-2) grassed area. We have
seating in place and the student gardening group have offered to do the plantings.
The grant money would be used to purchase native bird attracting plants as
requested by the year 1/ 2 students.
Red Hill Senior School Age Care children have asked to do a favourite activity for
Children's Week - Crazy Hair Day!
VENUE
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
DAY
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
DATE
22/10/14
22/10/14
22/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
Naomi Findlay
Bev White
Mrs Ros Brydie
Lynne Sheville
Harrison School Preschool
Ngunnawal School
Age Care
Kaleen Primary
School
Nishi Puri
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre
Kerrie Long
Vidya Chandra
Hughes School
Age Care
Lake Tuggeranong
College Science
Faculty
Emma Webster
Palmerston School
Age Care
Veronica Rapp
Carmel
Richardson
Wiradjuri
Preschool Child
Care Centre
Gordon Preschool
CONTACT
WHO
6205 5888
0451 680 223
6142 2235
6205 6213
6205 5433
0426 968 849
6234 6809
0451 680 226
6201 2087
Wiradjuri
Preschool
Following our Children's Week morning tea and sing-a-long with grandparents and
special friends we will invite family members to help children plant native shrubs in
a newly landscaped part of our playground garden.
Kaleen Primary
School
Harrison School Preschool
The children have been involved in re-designing our outdoor environment,
including a fairy garden. We are organising an afternoon where the children enjoy
working together with their families. Mosaic tiles/stepping stones will provide
stimulus for dramatic play in the fairy garden. This is preschool community event
for 75 enrolled students attending Thursday/Friday.
Japanese Day at Kaleen Primary will be coordinated by Mrs Ros Brydie. Our Year
Six leaders will lead games and activities for all students - Preschool to Year 5.
The Japanese Embassy will assist by sending helpers and providing traditional
costumes. We will have a sushi lunch for the children. Our Japanese Day will
feature traditional Japanese crafts, stories and traditional games that the children
have learnt.
Lake Tuggeranong
College/RSPCA
Weston
As part of students' learning about animal care and welfare, Introduction to
Veterinary Science students are excited to take part in some community
engagement activities with the RSPCA. Student achievements within the course
will be celebrated and will support their community work with the RSPCA.
Ngunnawal
Primary School
Gordon Preschool
Gordon Preschool will be purchasing 125 art canvases on which the children will
complete their art work. The works of art will be on display at an art show to be
held at the preschool and open to family and friends during Children's Week.
All day
7.30 am - 9.00
am
1.50 pm - 3.00
pm
2.00 pm
TBA
10.00 am
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre,
Wanganeen Ave
Toddlers are going to a farm near Sutton that is owned by a Toddler family travelling by bus.
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
Ngunnawal SAC would like to host a breakfast (hot) for the wider school
community, children and families. This would influence their positive and
continuous open dialogue.
ACCESS
12
In house and local
community
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
10.00 AM - 12.00 In house and local
NOON
community
TIMES
Hughes Primary
School Hall
Wednesday: Jewellery workshop and knitting.
At Palmerston, we will be celebrating Indonesian food and culture in the Service by
making Beef Rendang and engaging in a variety of Indonesian contemporary and Palmerston School
traditional activities; to share interests while also building cultural awareness with
Age Care
our country's nearest neighbour and those who are part of our Program.
VENUE
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
DAY
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
THURSDAY
Thursday
DATE
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
23/10/14
CONTACT
Rebecca Adams
Claire Northfield
Subhani
Thewahettige
Alan Codorin
Toni Sullivan
Larissa Sinclair
Jenny Pearce
JENNA
Eliza Hughes
WHO
Greenway Child
Care and
Education Centre
Holy Trinity Early
Learning Centre
After School Care
Amaroo School
Age Care
Possum Magic
Child Care
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre
Tuggeranong Link
Community
Houses & Centres
Woden Weston
Family Day Care
UNITING CARE
KIPPAX
YWCA Lyneham
School Age Care
Gilmore
Community House
Weston Hub
Playground
SPORTS HALL,
BELCONNEN
COMMUNITY
CENTRE,
SWANSON
COURT
Tuggeranong Link is a not for profit organisation. We run playschools out of three
centres. We will run a Teddy Bears Picnic. Each child will bring in their favourite
bear and Tuggeranong Link will pay for a healthy morning tea. The children are
between 3 - 4 years - this will be a fun activity as children usually bring their own
food. If weather permits we will sit on a picnic mat outside, or inside on a mat.
Woden-Weston Family Day Care invites parents to join the educators and children
for a barbecue in the park at the Weston Hub Playground. Fun, food and laughs!
THIS IS ME' festival celebrating the uniqueness of every child and their
right to express themselves. Let your child come dressed in whatever they
would like to wear. Activities include a jumping castle, face painting,
disco, craft and more! Free event for families with children 5 and under.
Morning tea provided. To register, contact Jenna on 6278 8110 or
jenna.carroll@bcsact.com.au.
6234 6853
6278 8110
TO REGISTER.
FREE EVENT
families with
children 5 and
under
6175 9923
0412 854 515
6293 6331
The children would like to provide an afternoon tea for the families and incorporate Lyneham School
a visit from The Reptile Man.
Age Care
In house activity
only
Centre Lunch
11.30 - 1.30 pm
Information
session 3.00 4.30 pm
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre,
Richardson
Centre Lunch, Educators will cook lunch and be serving/waiting on the children's
lunch, in an outdoor dining room style setting.
Child and Family Centre will be at the service to provide families with information
on a range of topics.
3.30 pm - 5.00
pm
10.00 AM 12.00 NOON
9.00 am - 12.00
pm
11.00 am
In house activity
only
5.00 pm
Possum Magic
Child Care, Red
Hill
Parent, family and Friends of Possum - a Sausage Sizzle to share together.
6295 7077
13
In house activity
only
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
(REGISTER 6278 8110)
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
3.30 pm - 5.30
pm
Amaroo School
Age Care
0451 680 225
6281 7428
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
(local community
TBC)
This year, Amaroo and Bonner SAC programs will combine to celebrate Children's
Week with a party for over 150 children and educators! We will organise unique
experiences to share with one another, along with a sausage sizzle for the
enjoyment and interaction of all children and educators from both Services.
TBC
Greenway Child
Care and
Education Centre
ACCESS
5.30 pm - 7.00
pm
Pyjama Party. Jumping Castle. Children's handprint canvas work. Children's
voice video documentary for the service to promote what matters to our children
and their interests. Other activities to be confirmed.
TIMES
VENUE
Family BBQ to celebrate our children in our After School Care community and an
opportunity for children to share the ASC experience with their families including
Holy Trinity Early
their older or younger siblings. Children will plan and organise a BBQ and activities Learning Centre
to share with their families.
6293 6340
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
Pam Rosser
Janice Shroder
Diane Stedman
Nishi Puri
Rebecca Adams
Lynn Ingram
Kate Muscat
Kate Muscat
Jessica Annerley
Namadgi School
Ngunnawal
Preschool
and 5 other
Preschools
Fraser Primary
School After
School Care
Program
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre
Greenway Child
Care and
Education Centre
Calwell School
Age Care
YMCA Mother
Teresa OSHC
YMCA Mother
Teresa OSHC
Bruce Ridge Early
Childhood Centre
and Preschool
Thursday and
Friday
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
23/10/14
23/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
CONTACT
WHO
DAY
DATE
6251 3205
6242 4040
6242 4040
0417 700 597
6293 6340
0426 968 849
6258 8964
6205 8308
6142 0900
Bruce Ridge Early
Childhood Centre
and Preschool
YMCA Mother
Teresa OSHC,
Harrison
Our activity encompasses our children's love for cooking. The children have
expressed their desire to open a restaurant for each other and parents of our
service to attend. The children will be responsible for cooking food and helping set
up their very own restaurant.
Family Afternoon Tea with Jumping Castle and Face Painting fun.
YMCA Mother
Teresa OSHC,
Harrison
Our activity encompasses our children's love for cooking. The children have
expressed their desire to open a restaurant for each other and parents of our
service to attend. The children will be responsible for cooking food and helping set
up their very own restaurant.
TBC
Greenway Child
Care and
Education Centre
3.00 pm - 5.00
pm
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
4.00 pm - 5.00
pm
4.00 pm - 6.00
pm
9.00 am
Ngunnawal
Childcare Centre,
Wanganeen Ave
Calwell School
Age Care
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
11.30 am
Various times
TIMES
Fraser Primary
School
Ngunnawal
Preschool
Namadgi School
Community Room
VENUE
For Calwell's Children's Week celebration, we would like to purchase a small
electric oven with hot plates and a grill, so our children and educators can create
some snacks and cakes together which we then share with each other, our families
and our school community in an invitational afternoon tea.
Multicultural Food Festival for Children, Families and Educators to enjoy a shared
lunch. This will be the main event of the week, with the provision of all food for
lunch.
We are inviting all our families to breakfast at the centre.
Each year we celebrate Children's Week by inviting all families at our service to
attend our activities. We have a jumping castle, games, face painting, a barbecue
and afternoon tea with drinks. It is a great opportunity for all members of our ASC
community to celebrate children.
We have booked the Canberra Reptile Zoo to visit our Preschool, to provide an
educational experience about reptiles for our 6 Preschool groups.
NAMADGICAL - an interactive community performing arts event that is an annual
event for Children's Week
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
14
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
ACCESS
DAY
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
DATE
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
24/10/14
CONTACT
Tanya Muscat
Tanya Muscat
Toni Sullivan
Maribel Cabezas
Melinda HallO'Brien
Paula Kinsman
Jessica Shute
Gini McFadyen
Vidya Chandra
WHO
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
- Senior Campus
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
Richardson Child
Care & Education
Centre
St Thomas
Aquinas Early
Learning Centre
Rosary Primary
School
Campbell Primary
School
YMCA OSHC St John Vianney,
Arawang,
St Jude's
Tuggeranong Child
Care & Education
Centre
Hughes School
Age Care
6234 6809
6293 6576
6242 4040
6205 6300
6248 0010
6585 5834
6293 6331
6239 4698
6239 4698
Richardson
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
Narrabundah
Children's Cottage
- Senior Campus
VENUE
Campbell Primary
School
YMCA ST Jude's
OSHC
Multicultural Dress day and Assembly : a focus on inclusivity / recognition of the
diverse Cultures in our School/community.
Celebrating World Teacher Day: Building the apple tree…… Apple messages go to
the children/families to recognise the traits/hard work of their teachers to
contribute to building our apple tree of appreciation.
"Let's explore dance and music" Children will be able to extend their learning
through participating in a variety of cultural diverse music and dance experiences.
They will be introduced to a variety of ways to move and hear a variation of
sounds through music, dance from local cultural group performances and through
hands on participation in their own or in a shared environment with the local ELC
at Holder and with Arawang and St John Vianney OSHC.
Friday: Sports day with sausage sizzle.
Hughes Primary
School Hall
The whole centre is traveling to the National Zoo and Aquarium. This outing is to
Tuggeranong Child
provide the children with an opportunity to expand their interest and knowledge of
Care & Education
animals and to gain a deeper understanding of caring for animals. Also to have an
Centre
outing together with families and children to acknowledge Children Week
Rosary Primary
School
The Kindergarten classes will invite a special family member to a 'Come back to
school' morning. This will be an opportunity for the children and their special
family person to share their learning - a time to celebrate schooling and share a
healthy morning tea. This will support the Kindergarten History inquiry unit of
work - How the stories of families and the past can be communicated, for example
through photographs, artifacts, books, oral histories, digital media and museums.
St Thomas
We would like to encourage the school community to be involved in our
environmental program. We hope to purchase plants for our garden and invite the Aquinas Preschool
parents to join us for a working bee and sausage sizzle.
grounds
Local walk in the community.
Establishing our vegetable garden.
Establishing our vegetable garden.
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
9.00 am - 1.00
pm
3.30 pm
All day
10.00 am - 11.30
am
11.00 am
9.30 am
Throughout the
day
Throughout the
day
TIMES
15
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
In house and local
community
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
ACCESS
DAY
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
Tuesday
Tuesday
Friday
DATE
25/10/14
25/10/14
26/10/14
26/10/14
28/10/14
28/10/14
31/10/14
MARIAN
ASHFORD
THE BOYS'
BRIGADE ACT &
REGION AND
THE GIRLS'
BRIGADE ACT
Jenny Parsons
Kiley Lambert
Cranleigh School
Dickson College &
Majura Early
Childhood Centre
Kate Chapman
MANDY
ACT BILINGUAL
EDUCATION
ALLIANCE
Ainslie School
ROSE MARIN
NATIONAL
GALLERY OF
AUSTRALIA
THE SALVATION
JOANNE PAULL
ARMY
CONTACT
WHO
6205 6455
6205 8000
6142 3060
0408 089 235
6240 6502
0411 444 764
6286 9355
HUGHES
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
VENUE
Majura Early
10.15 am - 12.15
Childhood Centre
pm
Year 11 & 12 students studying Children's Play at Dickson College will work
alongside children at Majura Early Childhood Centre to enhance their outdoor
space including gardening and painting the new cubby house. Dickson College
students will work alongside the children to plant seeds in their outdoor garden.
The children have drawn designs that the Dickson College students can assist
them to paint their cubby house..
9.30 am
Cranleigh School
Cranleigh School has invited some students from Southern Cross Early Childhood
School to Join together and watch a performance by Hemlock the Acrobat. He will
perform an interactive circus involving balancing and acrobatic feats.
Various times
2.00 PM - 4.00
PM
10.00 AM - 2.30
PM
Ainslie School and
in the School Hall
CENTRE,
180 LONDON
CCT
MULTICULTURAL
THEO NOTARAS
NATIONAL
GALLERY OF
AUSTRALIA
3.00 pm - 6.00
pm
2.30 PM - 5.00
PM
TIMES
We will be holding a Road Safety day in conjunction with the NRMA's Science
Shows. The children will be encouraged to wear their helmets to and from school
and will choose and discuss the safest routes to walk or ride to school. Parents
and the community will be invited to one of these sessions.
An afternoon of free fun activities for families raising children in more
than one language and others interested in languages education.
Join in songs, games and craft activities in a range of languages.
Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring along something to
share for afternoon tea. Contact:
canberrabilingual@gmail.com
BIG DRAW: ALL AGES AND ABILITIES - CHILDREN TO BE ACCOMPANIED.
JOIN CREATIVE WORKSHOPS EXPLORING DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO
DRAWING.
(free entry)
nga.gov.au/BigDraw
THE SALVATION ARMY WILL BE CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A
FUN DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, including food and drink stalls, and
THE BONYTHON
lots of FREE activities - jumping castles, face-painting, activities and much
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
more. There will also be a concert displaying the talents of our young
people & programs available.
FESTIVAL AND FETE - ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACE PAINTING, THE "B"
FACTOR, FAIRY FLOSS, TEA & COFFEE, CAKES, GAMES, SAUSAGE SIZZLE,
JUMPING CASTLE. LOTS OF FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES.
ACTIVITY ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN'S WEEK
ACT CHILDREN'S WEEK PROGRAM 2014
PHONE
16
In house activity
only
In house activity
only
In house and local
community
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC - IN
HOUSE AND
LOCAL
COMMUNITY
ACCESS
What’s on for kids
The National Museum of Australia presents a range of programs and
interactive experiences to inspire children to learn about Australian
history, culture and society.
Every day
School holidays
Become a Museum Trailblazer and
try our new kids activity trail — a 30
to 40 minute self-guided tour through
our galleries. The trail is designed just
for kids as a fun way to explore our
wonderful collections.
Every school holidays the National
Museum presents quality and
innovative family programs about
Australian history, culture and society.
Kspace is currently closed to allow
us to start building our new on-site
interactive digital experience for
children and families. The new and
improved Kspace will open in mid-2015,
and will definitely be worth the wait.
The Garden of Australian Dreams
is a rich landscape of symbols and
meanings drawn from Australian life.
Take a walk and see what you can
find and learn.
Stories, experiences and interpretations
for children are also offered throughout
our permanent galleries.
The drop-in Discovery Space
operates during the school holidays
and is an exciting activity centre
where children can participate in
hands-on creative
craft relating to specific exhibitions
and Museum themes.
The Museum offers a variety of
exciting materials and allows children
to take home their creations. The
Discovery Space caters for children
aged 5–12 with assistance from their
parents or carers.
Free general entry
Open 9 am – 5 pm daily
(closed Christmas Day)
Lawson crescent Acton Peninsula Canberra
1800 026 132 nma.gov.au
Donations (tax deductible) are welcome,
visit nma.gov.au/support_us.
The National Museum of Australia is
an Australian Government Agency.
CHILDREN’S WEEK ACTIVITIES
18–26 OCTOBER
The Australian War Memorial offers a variety of programs and
interactive activities for children of all ages. These programs are
free and no bookings are required.
Discovery Zone
Hands-on History
Storytime
Open to the public on weekdays
from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Open to
the public all day on weekends
Saturday 18, Sunday 19, Saturday 25
and Sunday 26 October
11 am and 2 pm
Orientation Gallery
Friday 24 October
10.30 am
In this interactive environment, kids
can experience what it would be like
to work in a trench, a helicopter, or a
submarine. They can build bridges,
explore an air raid shelter, and try on
uniforms. Families can investigate
Australia’s involvement in the
Second World War and some of the
jobs today’s peacekeepers do. The
Discovery Zone is full of things
to hear, see, and do.
What do servicemen and
servicewomen wear? What do they
eat? What jobs do they do? Our
exciting Hands-on History programs
answer these and many other
questions. Try on uniforms, handle
real items and hear incredible stories
of Australians in wartime.
Hear stories of brave animals,
extraordinary people, and faraway
places, brought to life through
puppets, uniforms, and educational
toys. This program is suitable for
pre-school-aged children, but
older brothers and sisters are also
welcome.
Opening hours: 10 am – 5 pm. Free entry
Australian War Memorial, Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT
E: info@awm.gov.au W: www.awm.gov.au
P: (02) 6243 4211
Image: A young visitor enjoys the annual Big Draw event
Alive and Spirited
2 August – 26 January 2015 Children’s Gallery
Journey through the land of Alive and Spirited and discover the spiritual beings of
Australia’s first people. The exhibition includes creative activities to engage families.
Big Draw
Sunday 26 October 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Join creative workshops exploring different approaches to drawing.
all ages and abilities, children to be accompanied
nga.gov.au/BigDraw
nga.gov.au/whatson
Parkes Place, Canberra | Free entry | 10 am – 5 pm daily | Enquiries: (02) 6240 6502
OUR BRAND NEW CHILDREN'S S PACE
PLAY UP
IS NOW
OPEN!
AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUS E
PLAY UP pokes its tongue out at
the idea that museums are hands off.
Let's stand up, dress up, make up,
think up and step up in a fabulous space
that has turned the traditional idea
of what goes on in museums
completely on its head.
In PLAY UP it is our visitors who are
the curators, it is your work that will be
on the walls and the media screens.
Our first exhibition, the Right to Play,
has been developed with children
and celebrates the 25th anniversary
of the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child.
T HERE'S S OMET HING FOR T HE WHOLE FAMILY . . .
Behind the Lines 2013
Heads and Tales Puppet Theatre
Create your own Tony, Julia and Kevin tales through
the Behind the Lines 2013 puppet theatre.
Heads and Tails Board Game
Play this old-school board game as you make your way
around the exhibition. Spin the arrow and move your
counter around the board to find heads and tails from
the best political cartoons of 2013.
Family Action Packs
Discover the gardens and surrounds of the museum
with a fantastic Outdoor Family Action Pack.
Available daily, ask the friendly staff when you arrive.
MoADventure Trail
PLAY UP is so much fun,
we predict you'll be coming
back again and again.
Discover the building and find some special objects
located around the museum. Suitable for 5-12 year olds
and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.
WE DOUBLE DARE YOU!
Zine Lounge
All children's
activities FREE
after entry!
Museum of Australian Democracy
at Old Parliament House
18 King George Terrace, Parkes
A zine (pronounced ‘zeen’) is a handmade, selfpublished magazine, often photocopied in black
and white, and with a limited print run.
The Zine Lounge is for everyone, of any age.
Come along and create your own zine…or just relax!
www.moadoph.gov.au
02 6270 8222
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Open daily:
9am – 5pm
$1 Child/Concession
$2 Adult
$5 Family
WHAT IS CHILDREN’S WEEK?
In 1954 the United Nations General Assembly recommended (Resolution 836 - IX) that all
countries institute a Universal Children’s Day, to be observed
as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children and
of activity promoting the welfare of the world’s children
That the observance of Universal Children’s Day should be used for a concrete and
effective expression of the support of Governments for the purposes of UNICEF
The General Assembly suggested to Governments that the Day be observed on the date which
each considers appropriate. Australia celebrates Universal Children’s Day on the fourth
Wednesday in October – the day that UNICEF Australia has traditionally celebrated this special
day. A number of other countries celebrate Universal Children’s Day on 20 November – this
date marks the day on which the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in
1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
Children’s Week Committees in each State and Territory seek to focus attention on the theme of
Children’s Week, with due regard to the rights, needs and accomplishments of children and
young people, within the context of the family, the community and the world. They seek to
celebrate childhood and young people sharing each other’s unique culture and situation while
assisting the organisation of local activities that support and involve children, young people,
their families and all who care for and support them. The committees support and acknowledge
government and community groups in their work for our children and young people.
For information on Children’s Week in the ACT
http://www.actchildrensweek.com.au
Tel: 6254 4209 - 6288 3518
CHILDREN’S WEEK IN AUSTRALIA
The Children’s Week Council of Australia, made up of representatives of every Australian State
and Territory, determined that the annual theme be adopted from the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The UN Convention consists of 54 articles, guided by four fundamental principles:
1. EVERY CHILD, EVERYWHERE: Children should neither benefit nor suffer because of their race, colour,
gender, language, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, or because of any political or other opinion;
because of their caste, property or birth status; or because they are disabled.
2. THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD: Laws and actions affecting children should put their best
interests first and benefit them in the best possible way.
3. SURVIVAL, DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION: The authorities in each country must protect children
and help ensure their full development — physically, spiritually, morally and socially.
4. A VOICE: Children have a right to have their say in decisions that affect them and to have their opinions
taken into account
The Children’s Week Council of Australia adopted Article 12 as the theme for 2014
“You have the right to speak and be heard”