School holidays

School holidays are only a week away. If you are lucky to have some time off from work make sure you spend some of it with your children. It doesn't have to be expensive trips away interstate or overseas. It could be a walk to a park and you pushing them to go really high on a swing. You could do a nature walk and see what creatures you find along the way. Lay on the grass in the backyard and watch the clouds float by. Draw what you can see. You could even do some of the respectful relationships activities below as a family. These memories last forever with your children and make for good writing pieces when they return to school in the new year.

School holiday activities

The City of Brimbank has some activities you can do over the school holidays

Here they are

Brimbank:

Brimbank Libraries: Free Activities

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/school-holidays-2556819

Break the Ice - Free Brimbank School Holiday Program

https://brimbankyouth.com/event/break-the-ice-brimbank-school-holiday-program/#:~:text=The%20Brimbank%20School%20Holiday%20program,young%20people%20in%20the%20community.

The Brimbank School Holiday program is a 4-session program for young people aged 10-14 who live or attend school in Brimbank. This program will contain a mixture of creative and active activities to provide enjoyment and improved mental wellbeing for young people in the community.

Big Summer Read - 1 December 2025 – 31 January 2026

https://brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/big-summer-read/

The Big Summer Read is an initiative from Public Libraries Victoria for children aged 0-18, designed to encourage families to keep reading during the summer holidays.

From December 1 – January 31, participants are encouraged to read and log their books using an online portal. This is a great way to stay engaged with reading and to be in the draw to win some prize

Respectful relationships

What is Respectful Relationships?

Here is a brief description of the topics covered in Respectful relationships.

Here are some social and emotional learning activities and conversation starters you can do with your children at home over the school holidays.

Reminders