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PUPPET PLAYTIME:  Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox

Dates:  Wednesday 6 December, Two sessions:  9.30am-11.00am and 1.00pm-2.30pm 

Cost:  $10 per child (Free entry for accompanying adult.)

Bookings essential:  Book online

Join us for a performance and reading of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, activities that bring out creativity play and passion, and create your very own puppet to take home. 

Lovingly designed for curious minds and busy hands, Puppet Playtime encourages curiosity, imagination and social and emotional well-being. Directed by acclaimed puppetry artist Bec Bradley, Puppet Playtime at the Museum of the Great Southern will feature Mem Fox's classic Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge brought to life by talented performers, hands-on creative learning activities and puppet making.

With help from Telethon Kids Institute, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre have designed Puppet Playtime to help you and your child learn about social and emotional well-being through creative play.

Suitable for children aged 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult.

Academic Task Force - January Head Start Courses

ATAR January Head Start Program

Increase your understanding and boost your confidence for Year 11 and 12. 6 hour subject courses where you will gain an overview of the syllabus, receive expert teaching from ATAR subject-specialist teachers and preview important concepts.

GATE Scholarship Exam Preparation

Students will gain familiarity and learn strategies in answering GATE and Scholarship Exam questions. In small groups, taught by a qualified teacher, students will develop their skills in reading, writing, mathematics, quantitative & abstract reasoning. The course develops comprehension and abilities in responding to each part of the exam with feedback on their work and how to improve.

Year 7 Preparation for Transition to High School

Engaging courses, taught by qualified teachers in small groups for students who will be starting High School in 2024. Students can enrol in Year 7 NAPLAN Preparation, Maths, English, Learning Skills and Essay Writing courses. Each course will provide the skills necessary to help prepare students for High School and build confidence and skills for success.

Enrol online: www.academicgroup.com.au