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FREE School Holiday Activities
Eastern Regional Libraries - Realm and Croydon
- What: Mini Olympics Obstacle Course Challenge!
Come along for some fun and challenge yourself, friends or family on Realm's Mini Olympics Obstacle Course.
After you have completed the obstacle course, you can make a medal to take home and celebrate getting your body moving!
When: Monday 23 September, 10am -12pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway
Who: Ages 3-12
Cost: FREE!
- What: Join the Circus!
Join the talented team at Ruccis to develop your fine motor skills through throwing, catching, spinning and twirling objects.
Try your hand at juggling, hula hoops, devil sticks, plate spinning, poi, scarves diablo and more.
This is a 2 hour workshop you won't want to miss.
When: Tuesday 24 September, 10am and 2pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway
Who: 6 - 13 years of age
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59874
- What: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Come play Dungeons & Dragons, the world-famous tabletop role-playing game!
In Dungeons & Dragons, players go on adventures, work together to overcome obstacles, and fight monsters in epic battles.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience levels. We hope to see you there!
When: 24 September, 2-5pm
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: Ages 13-18
Cost: FREE!
- What: Ping Pong Ball Roller Coaster Construction
Why should humans have all the fun? Use our craft materials to build a roller coaster full of twists and turns to give a ping pong ball the ride of it's life!
When: Wednesday 25 September, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: All
Cost: FREE!
- What: Harry Potter Drawing 101.
Welcome to the magical world of drawing Harry Potter, his friends, magical objects, creatures or places.
Pop into Realm Library between 10am and 12 noon where you will be able to choose which character or creature you would like to draw. Become a Harry Potter inspired artist by following the step by step instructions. Let’s get drawing, and let the magic begin!
When: Monday 30 September, 10am -12pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
Who: Ages 7-14
Cost: FREE!
- What: Aliens and UFOs Drop in Craft. Make your own flying saucer and fill it full of aliens and kooky creatures in this drop-in craft session.
When: Monday 30 September, 10.30am -11.30am
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: All
Cost: FREE!
- What: Retro Game Coding. Learn the basics of game design by using block coding to design a retro arcade game.
Our Retro MakeCode Arcade Game Consoles by Elecfreak are the perfect way to introduce kids to coding - by letting them make and play their own retro video game!
When: Tuesday 1 October 9.30am-10.30am and 11am - 12pm
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: Ages 8-14
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59963 * Please book into one session only.
- What: Masking Tape Art . Drawing inspiration from the current exhibition at Realm - Euphoria, we will transform a blank page with colorful paint and masking tape to create a piece of geometric art. Create the paintings by marking off sections using masking tape before painting over the tape then removing it to reveal the amazing patterns you have made. You will also get the opportunity to meet the artist behind the Euphoria exhibition.
When: Tuesday 1 October, 11am-12pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
Who: Ages 7-13
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59865
- What: Mend it workshop. Do you have a garment that needs mending? Do you want to learn how to mend your own clothing?
Come along join our family friendly mending circle to learn tips and tricks to mending your own garments. Jodie from A Fitting Connection will prove to you it’s not hard and no previous sewing skills are required, just your willingness to learn a new skill.
When: Wednesday 2 October, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: Ages 10+
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Book your spot here: https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59225
- What: Pet Rocks Rule! Create your very own pet rock, as we celebrate Active Kids, Healthy Minds Maroondah.
Pet rocks can teach us a lot about responsibility, patience, and the rewards of caring for something, and they can be a great tool for mindfulness. With their creative and DIY aspect, pet rocks can be a great way to express creativity and have fun with family and friends.
When: Wednesday 2 October, 2pm-2.45pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
Who: Ages 5-13
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59968
- What: Magic show with Em Chandler. Join award-winning magician Em Chandler for 45 minutes of magic, story, and silliness!
Filled with audience participation, nursery rhymes, and a surprise or three, the Sydney Morning Herald says Em is “pure enchantment”. Suitable for all ages
When: Thursday 3 October, 10.30am-11.30am
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: All
Cost: FREE!
- What: Get Wiggly this Spring
When: Thursday 3 October, 11am-12pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
Who: Ages 6-12
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59999
- What: Sail-In to Realm Library. Come along to make and decorate your very own boat, which you could use to sit in later in the afternoon when we watch our School Holiday Movie together with a yummy treat.
When: Friday 4 October, 11am-12pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
Who: Ages 5-10
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59901
- What: Create your own Boardgame. Make your own board game to play with your family and friends!
When: Friday 4 October, 11am-12.30pm
Where: Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square Croydon
Who: Ages 8-12
Cost: FREE! But bookings required
How: Bookings for this event open on 14 September at 12 midday https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=59906
- What: Movie Matinee at Realm. Join us at Realm Library for a free screening of a loved children's movie during the School Holidays.
Movie snacks and cushion provided. Please contact Realm Library in September 2024 to discover the fun family movie we will be screening.
When: Friday 4 October, 2pm-4pm
Where: Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood
Who: Ages 6-99
Cost: FREE!
Maroondah City Council
- Active Kids, Healthy Minds
What: Join us for a fun filled family day to help improve health and wellbeing! Physical activity improves both body and brain health and helps build resilience. Enjoy a free outdoor multi-station activity event during the school holidays, have fun spending time together as a family and help build active families in Maroondah.
The event will include:
- AFL
- basketball
- cricket
- football
- giant games
- golf
- gymnastics
- hockey
- martial arts
- tennis
- ultimate frisbee
- volleyball
- Gecko Sports obstacle course
- and more!
When: Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 12pm to 3pm
Where: Town Park, Croydon
Cost: FREE! But please register so event organisers can plan appropriately.
Who: Everyone is welcome, but events are aimed at pre-school and primary school aged children. Parents/carers are required to stay with their child for the whole event.
To register head to the website: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/Things-to-see-and-do-in-Maroondah/Events-calendar/Active-Kids-Healthy-Minds
Story Writing Competition
Pawsome Stories Writing Competition is back for 2024!
Have you got a pawsome story to tell? Put pen to paper for a kinder future for animals. Our popular primary school writing competition back with an Olympic flair!
TO ENTER:
If you’re in grades 3-6, we want to hear from you! Share your one-page story and show animals you care in one of the following 2024 categories:
- Fiction: My pet is a secret Olympian
- Non-fiction: How animals make our lives better
Length: For handwritten, one double sided A4 paper, for typed, one page with size 12 font.
Deadline: Monday, 7 October 2024
How to enter: submit your story below or by visiting rspcavic.org/pawsome-stories
Parents/guardians can submit on behalf of individual students, or teachers may enter their whole class.
PRIZES:
All submissions will be in the running for some a-meow-zing prizes!
- Student entries, you and a friend could win a unique animal education experience.
- Teacher entries, your class could win a unique animal education experience!
- For winners, we have a prize pack including Dymocks vouchers, trophies and toys.
- Plus, finalists will be invited to our award ceremony happening Thursday, 21 November!
Entries will be judged by a guest judging panel that will be announced soon.
School Drop Off Time & Late Passes
For safety reasons, we kindly ask that students are not dropped off or picked up from within the staff car park. Please use the 'Kiss & Go' area or other suitable safe parking areas on the street.
Students arriving after 9.00am must be accompanied by their parent/carer and signed in at the office. Please sign them in on the kiosk, where a late pass will print out they take to their teacher.
Apples & Pears for Purchase 🍏🍎🍐
Purchase of apples and pears will no longer be through the office. Chris will advise us if he will have a 'direct from truck' here on the school grounds, similar to our coffee van arrangement, in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for those dates.