Ascham Holiday Academy – Autumn 2024 Program

Ascham Holiday Academy AUTUMN 24

General Information

Location—Hillingdon Campus

Entry via Octagon Road, off St Marks Road, Darling Point

Enrolment in the 2024 Autumn AHA program opens for Ascham families on Monday 18 March and external students on Monday 25 March, 2024.

Week 1

Monday 15 April — Friday 19 April 2024

(Bookings close 10 April)

Week 2

Monday 22 April — Friday 26 April 2024

(Bookings close 17 April)

(Off ANZAC DAY April 25)

Enrolment for all programs is via TryBooking

https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/aha

General Information

Age Guidelines

A student’s age/year group is taken as of the current calendar year Activities will be split into age-appropriate groups (numbers permitting).

Illness

Procedures are in place to support both students and staff. Students may be subject to temperature checks on arrival, program numbers are limited and any students who present with cold or flu symptoms will not be permitted to attend the AHA.

Location

All holiday programs take place at the Hillingdon Campus of Ascham School. Entry is off Octagon Road, Darling Point.

Drop Off and Pick Up

All students attending the programs should enter the School via the Octagon Road gates and proceed around the carpark. A car line will operate from 8.30am (for drop off) and 3 30–4pm (for pick up)

Timing

AHA programs run from 9am–3.30pm daily. Please ensure participants arrive, check-in and are collected on time.

Following Ascham Holiday Academy, optional after-hours care will operate from 3pm–6pm at an extra cost Please book: https://theircare.com.au/. Afternoon tea is provided for those in after-hours only.

Medical Conditions

Medical conditions should be disclosed at the point of booking and action plans, or relevant documentation, forwarded to the AHA Manager.

What to Bring

All participants are to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat for when outside, and closed-in shoes. All children must bring their own morning tea, lunch and drinks. Additional required items will be advised the week prior to your child’s activities

Photo Permission

Photographs may be taken by AHA staff and may be used for Ascham publications, on the website and social media. If you do not wish your child’s photograph to be used, please notify at the time of booking.

Ascham Holiday Academy Autumn 2024

Autumn 2024

Week 1 Activities

Monday 15 Friday 19 April (Bookings close 10 Apri)

StarTime Designer For The Day

Years K-6 Monday 15 April

$125

Be the head designer of your own clothing company and express your unique artistic creativity as you design and paint your own Tshirt.

Start the day learning some of the fundamentals of design and then put your knowledge to the test by drafting and crafting a unique t-shirt design to kick off your budding brand! Top it all off with an exhibition and fashion parade for your friends as you showcase your fashion creations!

Easter Bunny’s Bon Voyage

Years K-6 Tuesday 16 April

9am - 3.30pm

$90

Join the party at our Easter Bunny's Bon Voyage Bash where we bid farewell to the beloved Easter Bunny until next year! Join us for a day filled with enchanting activities, including bunny ears decorating, spirited bunny hop races, and the creation of captivating Easter-themed artwork. We’ll wrap up with an exhilarating egg hunt, because it’s not a true Bunny Bash without some choccy hunting!

Triple Play

Years K - 6 Wednesday 17 April

9am - 3.30pm $90

Triple Play consists of three fun and different activities which may include sport, art, cooking, dance, STEM or drama. No two Triple Play days are the same with each activity designed to engage and excite participants.

Autumn 2024

STEAM Day

Years K - 4 Thursday 18 April 9am - 3.30pm $90

Utilise your curiosity and put on those thinking caps as you join us for our dynamic STEAM day! Designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, our program offers a stimulating blend of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics activities. From hands-on engineering projects to artistic expressions, the day will be filled with discovery and exploration

Week 1 Activities

Monday 15—Friday 19 April (Bookings close 10 Apri)

Trivia Game Show & Escape Room

Years 5 - 6 Thursday 18 April 9am - 3.30pm $135

Put on your thinking caps for our trivia excursion which takes place on a staged TV set Inspired by TV shows like "Millionaire Hot Seat", you will walk into an incredibly interactive circular setup complete with lights, sounds and buzzers Followed by an exhilarating escape room, the day will be intellectually stimulating and engaging for all

StarTimeVarietyDay

YearsK-6Friday19April 9am-3.30pm $125

Getreadyforadaypackedwithfunandcreativity!Our workshopisallaboutunleashingyourimaginationina varietyofways We’llplaywithscienceexperimentsand Minecraftchallenges Finishingupthedaywithsome creativesports–thinkunconventionalgamesthatwill haveyoulaughingandmovinglikeneverbefore Get readyforadayofnon-stopfunandexcitement!

Autumn 2024

Week 2 Activities

Monday 22 April Friday 26 April (Bookings close 17 April)

Triple Play

Years K–6 Monday 22 April 9am - 3.30pm $90

Triple Play consists of three fun and different activities which may include sport, art, cooking, dance, STEM or drama No two Triple Play days are the same with each activity designed to engage and excite participants.

Sense-ational

Explorers Day: Unlocking Learning Through the Five Senses

Years K–6 Tuesday 23 April 9am - 3.30pm $90

Stepintoaworldofvibrantenergyandsensorydelightwithour SensoryExplorersDay!GetreadytogroovetofunkyAfrican beatsasparticipantsembarkonarhythmicjourney,learningnew movesandexploringthepowerofmovementandexpressionin thebodyHowevertheexcitementdoesn'tstopthere!Engagein thrillingblindfoldedtastetestingandtouchingguessinggames, whereparticipantsrelyontheirsensestounravelthemysteries oftasteandtouchIt'sadynamicfusionofmusic,movement,and sensoryexplorationthatleavesusfeelinggratefulforour amazinghumanbodies!

Lest We Forget: ANZAC Activity Day

Years K–6 Wednesday 24 April 9am - 3.30pm $90

Getreadytorollupyoursleevesandjoininthe traditionofANZACbikkiebaking,aswewhipup batchesofdeliciousbiscuits Then,letyourartistic talentsbloomaswepaintvibrantpoppyfieldsand createlanternssymbolisingremembranceand gratitudeforthesacrificesmadebyourservicemen andwomen It'sadayfilledwithhands-onactivities, heartfelttributes,ANZAChistorylearnings,andaspirit ofremembrancethatwillleavealastingimpression

Autumn 2024

Week 2 Activities

Monday 22 April Friday 26 April (Bookings close 17 April)

StarTime FilmMaking Masters with Minecraft Years K–6

Friday 26 April

9am–3.30pm $125

If you love Minecraft, and you love sharing your creativity, then this workshop is just for you! Using iPads as a movie making device, green screen technology and your unique Minecraft world, you will be well on your way to becoming a movie producer! This workshop will free your imagination and give you all the technical skills necessary to become a Master Minecraft-Movie Maker.

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At the completion of each day during the Ascham Holiday Academy, our OSHC Provider, TheirCare will operate from 3pm until 6.00pm.

The After School Care Program is provided at an extra cost, with the inclusion of afternoon tea Bookings are made seperately: theircare.com.au Click

Enquires: aha@ascham.nsw.edu.au