Register for our free Inside the HERRD Kids Learning Portal - What to Expect webinar, Thursday 9 July @ 2PM AEST.

Orientation Week is on 20 - 24 July. It’s your chance to explore the HERRD Kids Learning Portal and get ready for the term ahead.

3-week creative writing program. Mondays @ 11AM AEST (Primary 3-6)

Planetologists, prepare to lift-off as we travel beyond our solar system to explore extraordinary exoplanets! In this program, students will engage in worldbuilding to invent their planet's environment and practice character development by creating extraterrestrial species, and more.

3-week creative writing program. Mondays @ 1PM AEST (High School)

What do a boxing ring, a football field and a chessboard have in common? 

Pressure. Stakes. Stories. 

This program uses sport and games as a starting line to engage all students, transforming competition into powerful writing.

Tuesdays @1PM (AEST) Weekly

(All ages; young children will need parent support.)

Code Club runs weekly workshops led by teen peer mentors. This term, we’re introducing a range of new Scratch projects that we haven’t explored before.

Tuesdays @2PM (AEST) Weekly

(Intermediate Learners)

In this introduction to web development with HTML and CSS for beginners, you will learn how to structure and style webpages with images, lists, fonts, quotes, links, and animation.

Wednesdays @ 1PM (AEST) Weekly

(All ages)

Come hang out and make art with us! We’ll pick a theme, and you can draw or paint any way you like. This is our most popular workshop amongst our students. Share your art in our HERRD Kids Art Slideshow.

30 July @ 1PM AEST (Primary+)

Join Karen from Australian Environmental Education. Discover the amazing wildlife in your local area. Look for the clues that are left behind to discover more about these animals and what you can do to protect them.

3 Challenges. (All ages)

3 Fortnightly Club meetings.

Take up the creative challenge. Are you a Lego legend? Students build their Lego creations at home, then join us online to show what they’ve made. A fun club for all.

6 Aug @ 1PM AEST (Best ages 10+)

Join Sahra for a fun watercolour painting class. Together, we will paint a highland cow. We will start with a few basic painting techniques so you can better understand how to use the water, the paint, your paper and your brush to make the marks you want.

12 Aug @ 10AM AEST

A special Joey event (ages 3-8).

Listen as Jo Dabrowski reads her hilarious picture book Dear Broccoli, illustrated by Cate James. Then have your green craft materials ready to join Jo in making your own Broccoli character. Free public event.

13 Aug @ 1PM AEST

Exploring future careers in Tech

Discover how AI is shaping the future with Young Tech Ambassador, Peter Wei. Students will explore careers in technology, the skills that matter in the AI era, and practical ways to start creating and learning. (Australian Computer Society)

17 Aug @ 1PM AEST (Primary)

No set book list, but a fun theme: Awesome Aussie Stories

A fun, relaxed book club for curious readers. This term we're reading books by Australian authors or set in Australia. Share books by Australian authors, stories set in Australia, or tales featuring Australia's unique wildlife.

17 Aug @ 2PM AEST (Teens)

No set book list, but a fun theme: Awesome Aussie Stories

A fun, relaxed book club for curious readers. This term we're reading books by Australian authors or set in Australia. Share books by Australian authors, stories set in Australia, or tales featuring Australia's unique wildlife.

On Demand (Primary)

Travel to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures and marine reptiles, then back to dry land to witness the dinosaurs who walked this Earth. Watch these ancient creatures coming to life on stage just in time for Biodiversity Month and Threatened Species Day. (Sydney Opera House Education)

24 Aug @ 1PM AEST (Beginners, mostly Primary)

A music workshop exploring favourite artists and styles, how music affects our feelings and brain, and the fundamentals of beat and rhythm—from counting tempo to clapping patterns—culminating in students creating their own original rhythm composition.

Led by qualified musician, composer and piano teacher, Tina Noetzel.

On Demand

Hold on tight for a white-knuckle ride into the wild imagination of one of Australia’s favourite storytellers, Andy Griffiths, with a guest appearance from illustrator Bill Hope. A Sydney Opera House Digital Creatives exclusive.

27 Aug @ 1PM AEST (All ages)

Pizza Party

Follow along with Jillina as we make our own pizza dough and pizza sauce from scratch. You’ll be amazed how easy and fun it is! Then after class you can make your pizzas using your favourite toppings.

31 Aug @ 1PM AEST

Join Sahra for acrylic painting. A fun class for the family.

Together, we will paint a turtle. We will use a blending and cross-hatching technique, then add the Sharpie details at the end when it’s dry.

2 Sept @1PM AEST (High School)

Money Skills: We welcome back Yasmine Turner from My Financial Future. This new workshop will focus on money mindsets, savings, investing, debt, employment and creating a 90-day intention plan.

7 Sept @1PM AEST (High School)

A high school–only workshop with Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (UQ), exploring real-world pathology and specimen ethics. Students will observe authentic anatomical specimens and learn how disease and injury affect the human body. Medical content included.

10 Sept @ 1PM AEST

Join Karen from Australian Environmental Education. Explore the amazing diversity of marine animals with the Marvellous Marine Life workshop. Take a journey beneath the waves to explore this wonderful world. Learn about some of these incredible animals, their adaptations and habitats.

The HERRD Newspaper Club is a digital newspaper made by kids for kids. Running all term for all ages and abilities. Join the newspaper club and share your work in our next edition.

Joeys is perfect for kindy-aged kids and early learners (Prep to Year 2). Joeys can enjoy fun activity ideas and printables inspired by the older groups. It’s a great way for younger siblings to join in the learning fun!

Many workshops include extra content such as printable handouts, worksheets, extension activities, and optional resources to continue the learning at home. There’s so much to discover.