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SUMMARY:Opera House – James and the Giant Peach
DESCRIPTION:James and the Giant Peach Wednesday 3rd July 2024 Please arrive at 12 noon to get your name ticked off – $35 a ticket.\nA Creative Learning Theatre Performance for students | Stages 2 – 4\nClimb aboard the world’s juiciest fruit as Roald Dahl’s James & The Giant Peach rolls off the page and onto the stage in Shake & Stir’s most delicious adventure yet.\n©2024 THE ROALD DAHL STORY COMPANY LTD / QUENTIN BLAKE \n\nA little magic can take you a long way\n\nFrom the company that brought us the smash-hit\, adored seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox\, The Twits and George’s Marvellous Medicine comes this bold new theatrical adaption of one of the most loved children’s classic books.\nJoin James and his collection of curious critters on an enchanting\, great escape direct from his backyard\, soaring high across the world\, from Dover to New York and back again.\nBursting with magic\, mischief\, and mayhem at every turn\, James discovers that the best friendships arise from the most unexpected encounters and a little courage can take you a long way.\nYou’ve read the book and seen the movie – now it’s time to experience this Dahlicious tale – from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller – live on stage.\nSydney Opera House presents a Shake & Stir Theatre Co production \n** Please note it’s a school booking so it’s no assigned seats -we all sit together in a group.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/opera-house-james-and-the-giant-peach/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, Benelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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SUMMARY:Member Aquatopia Pool Party - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:End Of Year Celebration\nAquatopia Pool Party\nNovember 8th \n9:30am – 2:30pm at Prairiewood Leisure Centre \nPrice: \n\nFull paying ticket for 6 yrs – adult:  — $21 non member ($19 SHEN member)\n3-5 year olds: — $14 non member ($12 SHEN member)\n0-2 years free\n\nEach adult will be required to purchase a full paying ticket \nPLEASE NOTE: \nAll entrants (kids and adults) to Aquatopia will require a ticket. This means that even if you aren’t playing and getting into the water / rides\, you will require a ticket so all parents who wish to enter the park will need to purchase an adult ticket. \nPlease be aware that there will be no additional tickets for sale on the day itself. Once tickets are sold out\, there will be no more available due to the capacity booked with Aquatopia. \nAddress \n\nPrairiewood Leisure Centre\nPrairievale Rd & Moonlight Rd\, Prairiewood NSW\n\nThe event is organised by Western Sydney Homeschool Group (sponsored by SHEN). \nSHEN Members please login and use the Members Aquatopia Pool Party event to get the discount
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/member-aquatopia-pool-party/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN,SHEN
ORGANIZER;CN="Nat Tinning":MAILTO:events2@shen.org.au
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SUMMARY:Aquatopia Pool Party (Non-Member)-SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:End Of Year Celebration\nAquatopia Pool Party\nNovember 8th \n9:30am – 2:30pm at Prairiewood Leisure Centre \nPrice: \n\nFull paying ticket for 6 yrs – adult:  — $21 non member ($19 SHEN member)\n3-5 year olds: — $14 non member ($12 SHEN member)\n0-2 years free\n\nEach adult will be required to purchase a full paying ticket \nPLEASE NOTE: \nAll entrants (kids and adults) to Aquatopia will require a ticket. This means that even if you aren’t playing and getting into the water / rides\, you will require a ticket so all parents who wish to enter the park will need to purchase an adult ticket. \nPlease be aware that there will be no additional tickets for sale on the day itself. Once tickets are sold out\, there will be no more available due to the capacity booked with Aquatopia. \nAddress \n\nPrairiewood Leisure Centre\nPrairievale Rd & Moonlight Rd\, Prairiewood NSW\n\nThe event is organised by Western Sydney Homeschool Group (sponsored by SHEN). \nSHEN Members please login and use the Members Aquatopia Pool Party event to get the discount
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/aquatopia-pool-party-non-member/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN,SHEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250306T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE FAMILY MEDITATION COURSE - Weekly starting 6/3 - 7pm
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE FAMILY MEDITATION COURSE – Weekly starting 6/3 – 7pm \nOver five sessions\, this course offers your family an opportunity to try meditation together in your own home. Values of togetherness\, kindness and mindfulness are also explored through simple games and story. \nFacilitated by Zara Kaye\, a primary school teacher. \nThis course is by donation.  \nBookings are essential by emailing your attendance to in**@****mi.org\nOnce you have booked you will be sent the zoom link to join in.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/online-family-meditation-course-weekly-starting-6-3-7pm/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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SUMMARY:Equinox Martial Arts Academy - Homeschool Classes Tues & Thurs from 10:15am
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Classes now available at:\n\nEquinox Martial Arts Academy\nhttps://equinoxacademy.com.au/\nInsta:@equinoxmartialarts\nLocation: 18/390 Eastern Valley Way\, Roseville 2089\nNumber: 0422 132 651\n\nTimes:\nTUESDAY and THURSDAY\n10:15am – 11am 5 -6 year olds\n11 – 12pm. 7+
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/equinox-martial-arts-academy-homeschool-classes-tues-thurs-from-1015am/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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SUMMARY:Home School Sport Program- 10-week @1pm - Register by 4 May
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to All Star Active’s 10-week Homeschool Fitness Program! 🎉 \nAt All Star Active\, we believe that movement is the foundation for learning\, growth\, and confidence. Our 10-week homeschool fitness program is designed to keep students active\, engaged\, and thriving through a dynamic blend of sports\, fitness\, and educational movement activities. With a focus on fun\, skill development\, and social connection\, our sessions help kids build confidence\, improve coordination\, and develop a lifelong love for movement in a supportive and inclusive environment. \n  \n📍 Program Details: \nEvery Tuesday 1pm\, Deverall Park Condell Park \nMAY 6th – 8th July \n\nRegistration Link : https://forms.gle/VxTpcy6aBbfywRGn6\n\n✅ 1-hour weekly sessions\, 10 week program.\n✅ Blended educational/curriculum and Multi-sport activities (Soccer\, Basketball\, Oztag\, Fitness sessions & more)\, to promote educational development of health and wellbeing\n✅ Fun\, social & inclusive environment\n✅ Option to use Active Kids vouchers\, sibling discount available.  \nRegistration closes 5th May. \nAll inquiries in**@***************om.au  0473 029 379 \n 
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/home-school-sport-program/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T190000
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SUMMARY:Online Family Meditation Course - Term 3\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to offer our second online family meditation course for 2025. Over five short sessions\, your family is invited to explore meditation together from the comfort of your own home.\n\n Through simple meditations\, games\, and storytelling\, we’ll gently explore values like togetherness\, kindness\, and mindfulness.\n Facilitator: Zara Kaye When: Wednesdays\, 7:00–7:30 PMDates: 30 July\, 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27 August Where: Online via Zoom\n\n There is no fee for this course\, though offerings are warmly appreciated at: https://www.drogmi.org/support-us.html\n Bookings are essential – please email in**@****mi.org to register and receive the Zoom link.\nA gentle way to pause together midweek and nurture stillness as a family.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/online-family-meditation-course-term-3-2025/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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SUMMARY:Future Health Worldbuilding Competition 2025 - Info sessions 30th Aug & 10 Sept
DESCRIPTION:This year\, NSW Health is inviting students across the state to take on a unique and imaginative competition:\nto step into the future and decide what comes next.\nThe Future Health Worldbuilding Competition 2025 is a call to action for young people to explore their creativity\, critical thinking\, and sense of social responsibility. \nWorldbuilding is the practice of imagining\, designing\, and communicating the systems\, values\, and environments of an alternative or future world. It draws on skills in storytelling\, systems thinking\, ethics\, and innovation which are all essential for thinking critically and creatively about change. \nStudents in Years 7-10 are invited to imagine and create a vision of a future healthcare system. Through art\, writing\, video\, storytelling\, design\, or prototypes\, they’ll craft their own future world where care is re-imagined for people\, communities\, and the planet. \nTheir ideas won’t be graded but they’ll be taken seriously. Submissions will help inform NSW Health’s strategic planning. Finalists will attend a Future Health Symposium at Westmead in Term 4\, and winners will be offered a bespoke\, behind-the-scenes tour of an innovative health care space and other great prizes. \nWhere it links to learning \nStudents will naturally draw on knowledge and skills from: \n\nScience – understanding systems\, health\, and the role of innovation\nPDHPE – exploring wellbeing\, care equity\, and community health\nTechnology – applying design thinking and digital creativity\nEnglish – crafting compelling narratives and persuasive ideas\nCareers & Civics – imagining their future role in public life and shared systems\n\n  \nIt’s also tightly aligned with NSW General Capabilities and IB Approaches to Learning\, from creative and critical thinking to communication and intercultural understanding.  How to get involved: \nSupport your students – share the website with them. Encourage them to watch the supporting materials and access the Canva workbook. \nJoin our Live Info Session – we’ve got two upcoming sessions… Sat 30th August 1-2pm and Wed 10th Sept 5-6pm.\nGet all your questions answered\, hear from the organisers\, and learn how easy it is to support students through this challenge. \nRegister for updates – Stay in the loop with reminders\, resources\, and inspiration to share with your students. Register here.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/future-health-worldbuilding-competition-2025-info-sessions-30th-aug-10-sept/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Non-SHEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260310T150000
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SUMMARY:SHEN Swimming Carnival - 10th March 9am
DESCRIPTION:SHEN Annual Swimming Carnival\nTuesday 10 March 2026 | 9:00am – 3:00pm \nIt’s on again—don’t miss it! Join us for the SHEN Annual Swimming Carnival\, a fun\, supportive and action‑packed day for our homeschooling community. Make new friends\, reconnect with old ones\, and cheer each other on while enjoying good old‑fashioned sportsmanship alongside 150+ homeschooled children and families. \nTickets\nTickets are now available—get in early! \n\nSHEN Member Ticket: $15.00 per child\nSpectators: Free\n\nPrice includes pool entry for all competitors and spectators. \nPlease note: Members are kindly asked to purchase tickets only for their own children. We encourage friends and extended family to join SHEN and purchase their own tickets. \nWhen purchasing a ticket\, you will be required to:\n\n\n\nEnter your child’s full name\nEnter your child’s year of birth\n\nAge groups follow our athletics carnival and general sports convention. For example\, a child born in 2019 will compete in Under 8s (meaning they will be 6 turning 7 in 2026\, therefore they will be under 8 during the whole of 2026).\n\n\nSelect the races your child would like to compete in\n(If your child decides to withdraw from any race on the day\, that is completely fine.)\n\n\n\n\nSelect your preferred volunteer role\, or simply indicate your availability\n(see details below)\n\nPlease ensure a free spectator ticket is purchased for each spectator and that all contact details are completed. This information is required for event organisation and\, in the unlikely event of an insurance‑related incident. \nEvent Program\n\n\n\nWarm‑up: 25m Rolling Relay\nFreestyle 25m\nFreestyle 50m\nNovelty Race 1\nNovelty Race 2\nBackstroke 25m\nBackstroke 50m\nButterfly 25m\nBreaststroke 25m\nBreaststroke 50m\nNovelty Race 3\nNovelty Race 4\n\n\n\nPool Information: \n\n\n\n25m\, 6‑lane outdoor pool\n1.1m depth\nNo dive starts\n\n\n\nSpectators & Volunteering\nAs a spectator\, we kindly ask that you contribute to the day by volunteering. This carnival is entirely volunteer‑run\, and together we make it happen for our children. \nVolunteers may be parents\, grandparents\, aunts\, uncles or friends. We also warmly encourage teens who may not wish to race but would like to help on the day. For teens who volunteer as dedicated assistants for the day\, we are happy to provide a work reference and incentives. \n\nPlease select your preferred volunteer role\, or simply indicate your availability when purchasing your tickets\nAs the event approaches\, roles will be allocated\, taking preferences into account where possible.\nYou will be notified and provided with details of your role as the day draws closer\nVolunteer preferences can be updated at any time by emailing us.\n\nAvailable Roles: \n\nRegistration Desk\nAnnouncer\nMarshal (AM)\nMarshal (PM)\nMarshal (Flexible)\nTimer (AM)\nTimer (PM)\nTimer (Flexible)\nTally Desk Assistant (AM)\nTally Desk Assistant (PM)\nRecorder (AM)\nRecorder (PM)\nRunner (AM)\nRunner (PM)\nNovelty Race 1 & 2 Coordinator\nNovelty Race 1 & 2 Assistant\nNovelty Race 3 & 4 Coordinator\nNovelty Race 3 & 4 Assistant\n\nLocation\nWentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre \nA beautifully renovated facility located in Greater Western Sydney\, with central access from all areas of Sydney. \nFacilities include: \n\nTwo outdoor swimming pools (exclusive use of the 25m pool for our event)\nLarge splash pad\nGrassed areas with play equipment\nBBQ area and playground\nChange rooms with hot showers\nKiosk and poolside relaxation areas\n\nFor more information\, visit the Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Centre website. \nImportant Information\n\nYou must subscribe to event email updates to receive detailed information as the event approaches.\nPlease enter ticket details and selections carefully\, as online entries cannot be edited.\nIf changes are required\, you may email us at any time and we will update your details manually.\n\n📧 Contact us:\nsp************@******rg.au\nFor questions\, suggestions\, feedback\, or ticket changes. \nWe look forward to a fantastic day in the pool with our SHEN community!
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/shen-swimming-carnival-10th-march-9am/
LOCATION:Wentworthville Memorial Swimming Pool\, 115 Dunmore Street\, Wentworthville\, NSW\, 2145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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