Opera House – Edward the Emu
2024-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, Benelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Edward the Emu Wednesday 25th September, $25 a ticket – arrive at 12noon to have your name ticked off and we can all go in together.
Based on the books by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement.
Written for the stage by Eva Di Cesare
A Creative Learning Performance for students | Stages ES1 – 3

Join Edward and Edwina on their grand adventure

Edward and Edwina are back! After enchanting over 50,000 young people across Australia, everyone’s favourite emus are returning to the stage. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare from Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement’s much-loved books, Edward the Emu is filled with love, laughter, and a lesson or two. Featuring exceptional puppetry, original music, inventive design, and thrilling storytelling, this show is full of hijinks and heart.
Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has him feeling glum and thinking perhaps the grass is greener on the other side of his fence. Is life more fun for the seals or the lions or the snakes? Join Edward on his grand adventure of self-discovery as he explores the world outside of his enclosure and makes a very special friend along the way, Edwina the Emu. On their heartwarming and hilarious journey, our feathered friends learn that the true secret to happiness is embracing who you are.
Presented by Sydney Opera House and Monkey Baa Theatre Company
** Please note it’s a school booking so it’s no assigned seats -we all sit together in a group.

Tickets sale ends on 11 Aug 2024

Sydney Dance Company - Tuesday 24th September (12pm - 2pm) High School performance of 'Twofold'
2024-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 | NSW
School Matinee performance of Sydney Dance Company production ‘Twofold’
For High School aged students – aimed at Years 7-12
Tuesday 24th September 12pm – 2pm at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
$30 per ticket (accompanying Adults at children’s price)
All attendees (adult and child) need to have a ticket.
For more information – https://www.sydneydancecompany.com/performance/twofold/
Please note – ticket sales for this end on August 20th (if not sold beforehand).
You must be a SHEN member to purchase. Tickets are not-transferable

HT Youth Formal
2024-09-21 18:00 - 21:30 | NSW
HT Youth warmly welcome you to our Under the Sea formal.
A supervised event with all food and entertainment provided.
Located in the Hills district Sydney address supplied at time of booking.
All dietary requirements provided for.

SHEN Athletics Carnival 16th September 2024
2024-09-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Dunbar Park, Sobraon Rd, Marsfield, NSW, 2122, Australia
The SHEN Athletics Carnival is now CLOSED to new registrations. There will be strictly NO NEW PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY. Please do not travel from far and wide expecting us to make an exception because we just can’t do that anymore, we have far too many kids to organise and look after. Thank you for your understanding.
If you started the registration but it didn’t complete and send you a return email, we will be able to see that incomplete registration on our system and you should contact us immediately to sort it out. Do not wait until the day of the carnival. If you did not receive a return email, your children are not registered.
Additional spectators may register on the day, but we would appreciate you “purchasing” a free ticket for additional spectators so we know how many people we can expect on the day.
Thank you so much, looking forward to an awesome event!
SHEN Volunteers

Date: Monday, 16th September 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Dunbar Park, Marsfield
Participant cost: $12.50 – $14.50 (spectators free)
Please note this event is open only to members.
The annual Athletics Carnival for all home schooled students aged 5-18 is on again! Please book your tickets, mark your calendars, and help spread the word.
The events will be*:
ages 5 to 7 – running races (80m for 5 yrs, 90m for 6 yrs and 100m for 7 yrs), shotput, long jump and two games;
ages 8+ – running races (100m and 200m), discus, shotput, long jump, high jump, relays and two games.
*Please note based on feedback from last year’s carnival the younger group will finish at lunch time.

We will send an information pack to participants in the week before the carnival with further details on recommendations and facilities that will be available on the day.

Cost for participants :
$14.50 – each child,
$12.50 each child – Large Family discount tickets (3+ children participating)
$0.00 – Spectator Tickets for all people attending and not participating,
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR SHEN MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENT BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS

You can check your membership status by logging into your account at www.shen.org.au before purchasing tickets.

Booking is through the SHEN website, and will close on Monday 12th August to allow plenty of time to organise the day, so please book your tickets ASAP!
If you have any event questions please send us an email here. For payment or membership enquiries, please email SHEN. FAQ are at the bottom of this page.
We will send an info pack, event updates and a link to our event Facebook page to ticket purchasers via email in the week before the carnival.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Frequently Asked Questions:
When will I receive my tickets? The confirmation email tells you there will be tickets arriving soon. Unfortunately this is a little bug in our system – tickets are not necessary as we have all your details already – you just check in with us in the morning before the carnival starts so we know you are present. It’s a good idea to keep your confirmation email handy just in case.
What is the itinerary? We will email you the itinerary and useful information for the day in the week before the carnival. We can’t send that any earlier as the way we will run the day will depend on the total number of participants we end up with in each group.
Will the kids be using real discus and shot puts? Yes! There will be real equipment there as well as training versions of the equipment depending on what the individual would like to have a go at.
Can my child participate in lower age groups because of their developmental challenges? No. Please enter your child in their chronological age group. There is no need to “adjust” a child’s age to accommodate for developmental or physical challenges. In the past we have found that all the children entered in lower age groups decided on the day that they would have preferred being with their chronological age group after all. Children of all abilities will participate together and are encouraged to have a go at the events in a safe and supportive environment.
I can’t make it to the carnival, can I get a refund? Once the closing date for bookings has passed we are unfortunately unable to give a refund on tickets as we have already committed the number of participants to the event organiser.

MĀUI at Sydney Opera House, 29th August 11am
2024-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | NSW
Sydney Opera House has generously offered our members heavily discounted tickets for their show MĀUI, a critically acclaimed extravaganza direct from Aotearoa New Zealand, of dance theatre by the dynamic Fresh Movement Collective. Fusing Pacific, Māori, hip-hop and contemporary dance, this celebrated production retells Māui’s legend for students using the language of movement, music, poetry and stunning graphic illustrations. This program is recommended for years 7 – 12.
Sydney Opera House would like to offer home educators a special price of $29 for a ticket to the 11am, Thursday 29 August performance. Please note a booking fee of $8.95 per transaction will be added to your cart.
If you are interested in booking this show click on the link above $29 a ticket – after you select your seats, scroll down past the full price to click on $29 special offer. Booking is direct through the Opera House and not SHEN. If interested you should book quickly as tickets are selling fast.

Concert: Baroque Unbound - EPPING
2024-08-25 16:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Delight in the energy of Purcell’s theatre music and Vivaldi’s rarely heard violin concerto La Cetra Op.9 No.1 together with the rich splendor of Handel and more in this new programme by Camerata Academica of the Antipodes chamber orchestra and vocal ensemble as they celebrate their 10th anniversary year.
Praised for their “auditory feast of musical works” [Criticks UK], the Camerata’s vibrant performances of music from the 1600s to today have thrilled audiences in Sydney, regional NSW and overseas since 2014.
The programme* includes selections from Vivaldi’s La Cetra, Handel’s Water Music Suite 3, Purcell’s Theatre Music and music for piano by Australian composer Dr Leon Coward whose Chopin-esque style has delighted audiences in Australia and internationally.
Baroque Unbound features soloists Christopher Porteous (vln), Taliesin Coward (vln), Leon Coward (pno) and Sophia Clark (vlcl).

Tickets : $68 Adult | $55 Youth under 18 /Concession plus booking fees
Bookings recommended. Limited tickets available at the door.
Enquiries +61 459 577 110 (6-9pm AEDT, or leave a msg)
* Programme subject to change without notice.
Official Website: camerataantipodes.com.au

Date & Time
Sun, Aug 25, 2024 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Venue Details
St Alban’s Anglican Church Hall
3 Pembroke St
Epping, New South Wales 2121

Camerata Academica of the Antipodes

Camerata Academica of the Antipodes is renowned for its thrilling musical performances and engaging blend of virtuosic flair and historical inspiration.
Formed in 2014 under the direction of musicologist-performer Dr Imogen Coward, it brings together talented multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, performer-researchers and emerging artists. Inspired by the Baroque world of Vivaldi and the 19th Century golden age of violin virtuosi, the Camerata’s championing of the tradition of performer as co-creator underpins their vibrant performances of music from the 1600s to today which have delighted audiences in Sydney, regional NSW and overseas.
Putting the academic into “academica”, in addition to several PhDs and research Masters among the ensemble, the Camerata’s creative team featured in the recent UK Performance Studies Network conference, the biennial gathering of the leading music performer-researchers from around the world, hosted in 2022 by the University of Surrey. During 2020-2022 the ensemble embarked on recording a new album of historical curios and contemporary delights, with one of the resulting albums Baroque and Beyond released in December 2023.
For more information, visit CamerataAntipodes.com.au

Bell Shakespeare Senior Workshop - Ages 12-15
2024-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Bell Shakespeare Headquarters, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
Senior Workshop- Introduction to Shakespeare
1pm-3pm
Ages 12-15
Give your students an active, immersive experience of Shakespeare’s plays with Bell Shakespeare’s Introduction to Shakespeare workshop. Our teaching artists guide students through a practical, English/Drama blended exploration of some of Shakespeare’s greatest characters from a number of plays. Over two hours, teaching artists will activate language analysis, themes, key discussion points, scene work and character analysis, with the whole class on their feet. Introduction to Shakespeare is a playful and powerful approach for students to ensure deep learning and meaningful engagement with the text.
Texts included in workshop: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry V, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth

This workshop has been kindly subsidised by Bell Shakespeare
Maximum number of participants – 30

Workshop will be held at Bell Shakespeare premises – Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Road, Dawes Point (in between The Rocks and Barangaroo)
Please note: an accompanying adult and younger (non-participating) siblings are permitted to attend as audience but need to be quiet. If you want a chat then there are tables and chairs outside the workshop room or outside the pier with beautiful views of the Harbour and lots of restaurants/cafes.

Bell Shakespeare Junior Workshop - Ages 8 - 11
2024-07-31 10:30 - 12:30 | Bell Shakespeare Headquarters, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
Primary Workshop- Magic and Mayhem
10:30am-12:30pm
Ages 8-11
We believe our journey with Shakespeare should start young. Bell Shakespeare’s Magic and Mayhem Primary workshop is designed to immerse students in Shakespeare through playful and interactive storytelling. Our teaching artists will take young students on a two-hour narrative journey through some of Shakespeare’s magical array of characters, from a number of plays. Students will learn about character, language techniques, and expanding vocabulary. We’ll intersperse creative and critical thinking activities throughout so you can continue to explore Shakespeare long after we’ve gone. Most importantly, we will deliver an entertaining, engaging and informative Shakespeare immersion that will have students on their feet, speaking and playing with Shakespeare.
Texts included in workshop: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Macbeth
This workshop has been kindly subsidised by Bell Shakespeare
Maximum number of participants – 30
Workshop will be held at Bell Shakespeare premises – Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Road, Dawes Point (in between The Rocks and Barangaroo)
Please note: an accompanying adult and younger (non-participating) siblings are permitted to attend as audience but need to be quiet. If you want a chat, then there are tables and chairs outside the workshop room or outside the pier with beautiful views of the Harbour and lots of restaurants/cafes.
