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SUMMARY:Archaeology (The Big Dig) and Silk Roads (Chinese Gardens) - 14th Aug
DESCRIPTION:Bookings – https://www.trybooking.com/DNXME \nStudents are $33.30 and adults are $15.88 if they’d like to attend the morning session (plus $12 at the Chinese Garden for adult entry in the afternoon). \nThe excursion is in two parts beginning in the Rocks and finishing in the afternoon at the Chinese Garden. \nGroundwork: Archaeology at The Big Dig – Students will use written and archaeological sources to undertake an investigation into the lives of some of the people who lived and worked in The Rocks in the 1800s. \nSilk Road to Gold Tracks – At the Chinese Gardens at Darling Harbour. We’ll examine the history of Chinese immigration to Australia\, track migration routes and observe how these past and present communities have shaped modern multiculturalism.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/archaeology-the-big-dig-and-silk-roads-chinese-gardens/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN,Non-Shen East & Inner Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T120000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop - Local Author & Bookweek
DESCRIPTION:Local Author visit and book parade! Laura from Little Stomp Press & her book “Benny & Grumbles Wonders of the World” \n  \nA session designed to spark literary curiosity and creativity for our Homeschoolers! This event is for children aged 3-12 years old. Parents/Guardians and siblings under 0-2yo are free. \n  \nA story reading by Laura \nDiscussion on how books are created and what it is like to be an author \nInteractive activities where kids get to explore the world of writing\, characters & story ideas \nQuestion time with Laura \nBook parade and lunch \nWe encourage kids to dress up as their favourite character from a book & after Laura’s visit we will have our own small “book parade” and lunch together. Bring the book along to showcase too. \n  \nBYO Lunch. \n  \nTickets can be purchased here: \nClick here – EVENTBRITE – or copy and paste the link below into your browser \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/homeschoolers-book-week-tickets-1996177864729?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv0&fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQMxMDAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEerZwnMQp6wmBWrCeK9CPGp0PXUz4lLPHO6QN98VcdYoeujeZx3t1DSCE7S_k_aem_qgvuzOtI8CHCyBDdiHSeaw
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/homeschool-workshop-local-author-bookweek/
LOCATION:Glossodia Community Centre\, 162 Golden Valley Dr\, Glossodia\, NSW\, 2756\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260924T150000
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SUMMARY:Hazelhurst connect and create art workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create and Connect: Home School Edition (Ages 7 to 12) supports homeschooled students to think critically\, create confidently and connect with others in a professional gallery setting. \nSessions begin with guided exploration of current exhibitions\, where students analyse artworks\, discuss artistic techniques and consider themes and ideas. These conversations build visual literacy\, interpretation skills and confidence in expressing informed opinions. \nIn the studio\, students extend their learning through hands-on artmaking\, experimenting with materials and processes to develop their own creative responses. Projects are designed to strengthen technical skills\, conceptual thinking and reflective practice. \nCreate & Connect complements home learning by combining structured creative development with meaningful peer interaction — encouraging students to deepen their artistic skills while engaging thoughtfully with contemporary art. \nWhen: Last Thursday of the Month\nTime: 1pm to 3pm\nCost: $20.00 per child
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/hazelhurst-connect-and-create-art-workshop/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-Shen - South East Sydney
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Mackay":MAILTO:zejmackay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T024610Z
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SUMMARY:Geography & Science Field trip - Oatley Park - 29th October\, 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\nJoin us for a hands-on day of outdoor learning at Oatley Park\, where Geography and Science come together through practical fieldwork\, exploration and discovery. \nStudents will investigate Sydney’s sandstone bushland and ecosystems using real fieldwork equipment to collect data\, test environmental conditions and explore how living things interact with their environment. \nDesigned for Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students\, this excursion provides an opportunity to learn outdoors\, work alongside other homeschool students and experience Geography and Science in a real-world setting. \nWhat we’ll do \n\nInvestigate Sydney’s Hawkesbury Sandstone landscape and how it was formed\nUse topographic maps and field sketching to explore landscapes and landforms\nMeasure biotic and abiotic factors using scientific field equipment to understand how ecosystems function\nExamine plant adaptations that help species survive in bushland environments\nSearch for insects\, spiders and other bushland invertebrates using identification charts to explore biodiversity and the role of decomposers in ecosystems\nInvestigate how people have changed and managed the environment\nCollect and interpret real-world environmental data\nMeet and learn alongside other homeschool students\n\nIf you are interested please use the following link to book and pay for the excursion.  An adult is required to accompany student on the excursion but does not need to book and pay for a ticket.  Only the participating child need to book and pay for the ticket. \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/homeschool-geography-and-science-fieldwork-day-oatley-park \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/geography-science-field-trip-oatley-park-29th-october-2026-10am-3pm-for-stage-3-4-2/
LOCATION:Oatley Park\, 2385+VQ\, 1 Dame Mary Gilmore Rd\, Oatley\, NSW\, 2223\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gersha S":MAILTO:excursions@shen.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T123000
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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/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN,Non-Shen - Western Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261110T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T025702Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Gersha S":MAILTO:excursions@shen.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261126T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260901T111904Z
CREATED:20260822T120613Z
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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/
LOCATION:NSW
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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