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SUMMARY:KinHub (Inner West)
DESCRIPTION:KinHub offers neuro affirming and trauma informed sessions every Tuesday during school terms in Marrickville (10.30am – 1.30pm) for kids age 5-15+. Sessions run for 3hrs and cost $45 (paid by the term). What’s included:\n\n\n\nFacilitated programs with expert mentors (eg drama\, street art\, film) – PDA friendly approach\nUnstructured activities (eg pool table\, ping pong\, arts/crafts/STEM)\nAll materials and mentors\nAccess to additional KinHub offsite activities + opportunities (additional fees may apply for ticketed excursions)\nAccess to the KinHub community & networks\nConnection and informal support for parents/carers\nSupported group environment to help young people build positive peer connections\nAccess to outdoor park space for movement\, sensory breaks + informal play\n\n\n\n\n\nI know committing to a full term can feel like a huge step (especially for our cohort). Getting out the door isn’t always straightforward and some weeks will be harder than others. But what we see again and again is that the consistency is what makes the difference. Same space\, same people\, week after week — that’s what allows trust to build and a real sense of safety\, connection\, belonging and friendships to grow over time.\n\n\n\n\n\nJump on the website to find out more or register to attend at https://form.jotform.com/260787239585877
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/kinhub-inner-west/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Marrickville Youth Resource Centre\, 23 Yabsley Ave\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Non-Shen East & Inner Sydney
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Excursion at Canoelands Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Excursion at Canoelands Orchard \n  \nHomeschool families are invited to join us at Canoelands Orchard for an enjoyable and educational day on \nFriday\, 6 November 2026. \n  \nThe program will include animal feeding\, a tractor ride\, a fun pollination game\, and an interactive bee and honey presentation. \n  \nThe organised activities will begin at 10:30 am sharp\, so please arrive early to allow time for check-in. \n  \nAfter the activities\, families can enjoy a lunch break and go fruit picking at their leisure. \n  \nNectarines and peaches will be available for picking\, and the orchard café will be open for lunch\, grazing boxes\, sandwiches and desserts. Families are also welcome to bring a picnic \n  \nFurther information\, including details about ticket inclusions are located on the purchase link: https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/MTmFzw9q
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/homeschool-excursion-at-canoelands-orchard/
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN,Non-Shen - Western Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T080000
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SUMMARY:Geography & Science Field trip - Sydney Harbour Explorer - 10th Nov\, 2026 10am - 3pm FOR STAGE 3 & 4
DESCRIPTION:Auseco have been a leading Geography and Science Fieldtrip Educator for over 40 years to schools across NSW.  Now they are reaching out to provide these excellent opportunities to Homeschoolers. \nDescription\n\nWhy learn about places from a textbook when you can investigate them firsthand? \nJoin us for a hands-on day of outdoor learning as we explore some of Sydney’s most iconic harbourside suburbs. We’ll walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge\, visit hidden local gems\, collect real-world data and discover what makes a place a great place to live. \nDesigned for Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students\, this excursion brings Geography to life through practical investigations\, fieldwork and observation in one of the world’s most spectacular urban environments. \nWhat we’ll do \n\nWalk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge\nExplore Millers Point\, Milsons Point and Lavender Bay\nUse fieldwork equipment to measure noise\, light and temperature\nConduct neighbourhood surveys and investigate community facilities\nComplete field sketches and map-based activities\nCollect and analyse real-world data\nVisit a hidden harbourside garden created from a former railway embankment\nMeet and learn alongside other homeschool students\n\nWhy families love fieldwork \nMany students learn best when they can move\, explore and experience concepts in the real world. \nThis excursion provides an engaging alternative to desk-based learning and gives students the opportunity to investigate Geography firsthand while spending the day outdoors. \nAll fieldwork equipment is supplied\, and every student will have the opportunity to participate in practical activities throughout the day. Worksheets are also provided and may be completed during the excursion or used afterwards as part of your homeschool excursion package. \nGeography fieldwork \nFieldwork is an important part of the NSW Geography syllabus. Students can use the investigations and data collected during the day to contribute towards Geography fieldwork requirements and related learning activities. \nLocation \nMillers Point → Sydney Harbour Bridge → Milsons Point → Lavender Bay \nA detailed meeting location and map will be provided before the excursion. \n\n\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/homeschool-geography-excursion-sydney-harbour-explorer-10-11-26 \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/geography-science-field-trip-sydney-harbour-explorer-10th-nov-2026-10am-3pm-for-stage-3-4-2/
LOCATION:Barangaroo\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gersha S":MAILTO:excursions@shen.org.au
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SUMMARY:Geography & Science Field trip - Manly Dam - 17th November\, 2026 10am - 3pm FOR STAGE 3 & 4
DESCRIPTION:Auseco have been a leading Geography and Science Fieldtrip Educator for over 40 years to schools across NSW.  Now they are reaching out to provide these excellent opportunities to \nDescription\n\nWhy learn about water from a textbook when you can investigate it firsthand? \nJoin us for a hands-on day of outdoor learning as we explore the bushland and waterways of Manly Dam. We’ll test water quality\, catch water bugs and discover how catchments function and how human activities can affect our waterways. \nDesigned for Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students\, this excursion combines Geography and Science through practical investigations\, fieldwork and outdoor exploration in one of Sydney’s most beautiful bushland environments. \nWhat we’ll do \n\nTest water quality using scientific equipment\nSearch for aquatic macroinvertebrates using field equipment and identification charts\nBuild and test water filters\nExplore the waterways and bushland surrounding Manly Dam\nUse topographic maps to identify the water catchment\nInvestigate sources of water pollution\nComplete a field sketch\nMeet and learn alongside other homeschool students\n\nWhy families love fieldwork \nMany students learn best when they can move\, explore and experience concepts in the real world. \nThis excursion provides an engaging alternative to desk-based learning and gives students the opportunity to investigate the environment firsthand while spending the day outdoors. \nAll fieldwork equipment is supplied\, and every student will have the opportunity to participate in practical activities throughout the day. Worksheets are also provided and may be completed during the excursion or used afterwards as part of your homeschool excursion package. \nGeography & Science fieldwork \nFieldwork is an important part of the NSW Geography and Science syllabuses and provides students with the opportunity to apply geographical and scientific skills in a real-world environment. \nLocation \nBarangaroo Allambie Heights \nA detailed meeting location and map will be provided before the excursion. \nSuitable for \nStage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students. \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/homeschool-geography-excursion-water-detectives-at-manly-dam \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/geography-science-field-trip-manly-dam-17th-november-2026-10am-3pm-for-stage-3-4/
LOCATION:Manly Dam\, Allambie Heights\, 6783+RP Allambie Heights\, Allambie Heights\, NSW\, 2100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261119T103000
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SUMMARY:Junior Herbalist Club
DESCRIPTION:Junior Herbalist Club (JHC) is a 1-3 year extracurricular course for children (aged 7+) which runs for 90 minutes\, once a month\, for 10 months of the year. \nJunior Herbalist Club has been designed to engage and educate children\, on a journey of discovery through play to learn about the healing and medicinal plants all around them in a safe and supervised environment. The course covertly incorporates core subjects including English\, Maths\, Biology\, Chemistry\, Botany\, Latin and Cookery\, as well as helps children to gain in confidence\, improve fine motor control and develop a new skill set. \nEach month the children learn about the medicinal uses of plants and make something to take home (lavender bags\, lip balms\, bath bombs and much more!!). JHC has been planned so that each month the children build on their knowledge and skills. In the second year\, the tasks become more complex\, building on the skill set developed in the first year. At the end of each session the children are given a worksheet to complete so they can develop a portfolio of learning. \nThe course includes: \n\nIdentification of common herbs growing all around\nSafety – which herbs are safe to use and which are poisonous\nFolklore – taught through stories and songs\nHow to grow and harvest herbs\nMedicinal uses of common herbs\nHow to use a variety of common herbs for first aid\nHow to make a variety of herbal preparations to keep and take home\nRespect for all plants and their environment\n\nJHC was created and developed by Medical Herbalist Mel Hornby and has been delivering herbal education to children in the UK since 2014\, and is now available in Australia for the first time. \nHere is some feedback from previous years: \n“I really enjoyed learning the different uses of herbs and about the variety of plants\, especially the ones that are often considered weeds\, and are actually beneficial and can be used in a number of ways. I liked how we would make things at the end of the lesson to show us how to put the properties of the plant into practice. I liked how the classes were set outside and how they were practical. The plants weren’t just pictures in a book. We could see\, touch and smell them. I liked how each week was a different plant or two. Made it easy to focus on rather than just having a brief overview on a bunch of things.” ~Allie \n“I have learnt about how plants and nature can help us to heal our bodies\, and that we can make our own medicines without going to the doctor for everything. I enjoyed watching Virginia prepare and cook the herbs to make medicines from nature\, and learning in a group with other homeschoolers. I would recommend other children come to JHC next year because in every class there is something new that you will find out about. Also you get to take something home at the end of every class – that the group has made.” ~Eloise \n \n  \n  \nVirginia Maddock has been a qualified herbalist since 2000 and will be continuing this wonderful education in plant healing for children in the Sutherland Shire\, starting in February. (Other areas will be considered with appropriate numbers of bookings\, so get in contact and get a group together!). \nCost is $400 per year (or 4 x $120 paid each term). Monthly on Thursdays in Caringbah South at 10:30am-12pm (numbers dependent). \n  \n  \n  \nDates:\nFebruary 19\nMarch 19\nApril 23\nMay 21\nJune 18\nJuly 23\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\nNovember 19 \nEmail: virginia@naturalbeginnings.com.au for enquiries and expressions of interest.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/junior-herbalist-club/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Non-Shen - Northern Sydney,Non-Shen - South East Sydney
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SUMMARY:Sydney Action Park Day 26 Nov 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nThursday 26 November 2026 \nTime: 12pm – 5pm \nLocation: \nSydney Action Park \n427 Reservoir Rd\, Prospect NSW 2148 \nPrice: \n$65 per person\, Under 3s FREE\, Companion Card Holders FREE\, Payment Plan available during August 2026 \nEvent Description: \nALL Homeschool families & their friends invited! Our Annual End of Year Waterpark Excursion Day @ Sydney Action Park\, Prospect\, NSW is BACK!1200 tix available for the exclusive Homeschoolers SAP Day 2026. Connect\, play\, learn & celebrate with hundreds of homeschool families at an exclusive waterpark event created just for our homeschool community hosted by a homeschool family from Sydney \nWhy an Exclusive Homeschool Day at Sydney Action Park? \n\nUnlimited access to thrilling water slides\, splash zones\, wave pools and attractions for all ages. No public access.\nAn exclusive opportunity to enjoy the park surrounded by fellow homeschool families in a welcoming\, family-friendly atmosphere.\nA chance to reconnect with friends from last year and meet new homeschooling families from across the region & Australia.\nA wonderful way to celebrate another successful year of homeschooling with a day dedicated to fun\, friendship & community.\nAn easy\, relaxed environment where parents can connect\, share experiences and build lasting friendships while the kids enjoy an unforgettable day together.\n\n\n*This park is inclusive\, email Elizabeth for details sydneyactionparkday@gmail.com
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/sydney-action-park-day-26-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN,Non-Shen - Northern Sydney,Non-Shen - South Coast,Non-Shen - South East Sydney,Non-Shen - Western Sydney,Non-Shen Blue Mountains & West,Non-Shen Central Coast,Non-Shen East & Inner Sydney,Non-Shen North West Sydney,Non-Shen South Western Sydney
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