16 October 2025

Virtual Excursions and Geosciences Australia are hosting a full day of online events. (Free to public)

Term 4 collaboration

The HERRD Newspaper Club is a digital newspaper project made by kids for kids. Join us.

20 October @12 PM (AEST)

Let’s take a journey to explore magnificent migrations on the land, air and water. (Primary)

Tuesdays @1PM (AEST) & 11 November @11AM (AEST)

Code Club runs weekly workshops led by teen Peer Mentors. Learn Blender, plus use Scratch or Python to enter the Moonhack 2025 coding competition for a chance to win prizes (optional).

(All ages)

27 October @12PM (AEST)

A book club with a twist. No set reading list—just bring your favourite adventure books. Have fun sharing stories with other children. Plus a Choose Your Adventure activity. (Primary)

27 October @1PM (AEST)

No set reading list—just bring your favourite adventure books. Have fun sharing faves with other teens. Always a robust and lively discussion amongst peers. You may go home with a new reading list. (Teens/Tweens)

Fortnightly, usually at 1PM (AEST), 4 sessions

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 a popular workshop amongst our students.

(All ages)

3 November @12PM (AEST)

Join Tracy in a literacy session where we uncover the persuasive techniques that are used in adverts. Let’s have fun applying the tricks of the trade to help us sell the unsellable using super slogans, cute mascots, catchy tunes and more!

5 November @12PM AEST

Join Sahra, our guest artist, for a watercolour painting class. Explore techniques and paint a landscape.

Note, this session runs for about 1.5 hours, so great for older students.

12 November @1PM (AEST)

Live stream with us as we explore the Coral Sea. CSIRO’s team of marine scientists are spending - 35 days at sea on board the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator and we’d love to share it with you.

13 November @1PM (AEST)

Join us for an exclusive creative writing session with Sensei Sarhn, award-winning author of Osu. Ages 10+ recommended. For reluctant writers, they are welcome to draw their ideas instead.

19 November @1PM (AEST)

Join us for an inspiring talk with Josie Hingst, a regional journalist and editorial reporter with Seven West Media. Josie will share her journey to journalism and answer your questions.

20 November @1PM (AEST)

Meet game developer & Young Tech Ambassador Tyson Butler-Boschma.

In this session, Tyson is eager to share his career journey, which includes working on Fortnite, SpongeBob Square Pants, and Star Wars. Plus, demonstrate the My Digital Career quiz. (Best for teens).

Mondays 24/11, 1/12, 8/12 @11AM (AEST)

Join Sydney’s Story Factory for a 3-week creative writing program. Students will create fun and a little spooky stories with mysterious settings and characters. Attendance is not mandatory for each session. (Primary)

Mondays 24/11, 1/12, 8/12 @1PM (AEST)

Over three workshops, students learn about the conventions of ghost fiction. Students will create spooky pieces of short fiction, listicles and interviews with a ghost that evoke a pleasing terror in their readers. Attendance is not mandatory for each session. (High school)

26 November @12PM (AEST)

Have you ever wondered what lies deep within the Earth? Do you know what makes the plates move and why there are volcano? Do you know the difference between a rock and a mineral? Dynamic Earth explores earth forming processes and answers all these questions and more.

3 December @1PM (AEST)

Follow along with Jillina as we make homemade chicken and veggie party sausage rolls. Great for lunch time or party snacks. (Ingredients can be adapted or omitted for dietary needs).

Students can cook or watch. Please note some prep work is needed beforehand.

Available on replay until December 4

Meet Jade Catania, a homeschool graduate and game designer. Creator of the entertaining card game, Epic Gardens. Watch the replay of our Term One session with Jade. In this replay, Jade will share her journey from a young teen with a creative idea to a successful game designer. So inspiring.

21 & 22 October @ 9AM (AEST)

Whilst these are open to the public, I have added these events to the Learning Portal for parents’ awareness and convenience. We always include outside events to engage our students in the widest learning possible.

Joeys is perfect for kindy-aged kids and early learners (Prep to Year 2). While there are limited workshops, Joeys 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! (For selected events). Joeys are also invited to all ages sessions.

To enhance our Kids Learning Portal events, we’ve added printable worksheets, handouts, and at-home activity ideas. Some workshops also include optional preparation, such as printing materials, gathering supplies or ingredients, or exploring linked resources. Participation in these activities is completely flexible—students can join in or opt out as they wish.