In the past week the Sparks have harnessed their inner wolf in Roman Britain, baked cookies to share on the Open Day, constructed mechanimals; mechanically inspired animals, investigated strange newcomers on the shores of America and constructed a city from cardboard. That was just one week! There are plenty more adventures planned.
 During the interactions in the other programs the Sparks are supported not just by the Sparks facilitator and assistants but also the facilitator in the room they are visiting. Their activity is planned around what the older children are doing in the same room enabling them to inspire the Sparks. As we approach Term 2 we are beginning the transition of older Sparks moving on while we welcome new additions to our group of intrepid explorers. As Sparks turn 7 they are welcome to explore the Creative Catalyst, Vala and Cornucopia programs more thoroughly on the days they attend.
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Category Archives: Sparks
Coming up in the Early Years program
As we wrap up the Spring Holiday Program, we’re looking forward to a jam-packed term ahead in Sparks!
Like always, we’ll be drawing inspiration and activities from what’s going on in the rest of the centre with Catalyst and Vala to explore a breathtaking range of exciting activities
Drawing inspiration from Vala, we’ll be getting into character as animals, playing ball games, getting spooked up for Halloween, having our own go at some Spark-safe “boffering”, playing dress-up.
Drawing inspiration from Catalyst, we’ll be exploring paper mache, making pinch pots, decorating Halloween lanterns, working on Egyptian drawings, assembling animal collages, and creating our own mummy!
And we’ll have some unique activities of our own, too: playing with spinning tops and ribbon toys, baking carrot cake muffins, having a great time on Music Monday, and even constructing a MEGA CUBBY!
New Sparks Early Years Program
As you’ll have seen in our recent newsletters and on our website, Aeon Academy is going through some changes at the moment.
From Term 4 our much loved Sparks program will look a little different, while staying true to our goal of ‘Nurturing the Creative Spark’ in our youngest students.
Following the success of our Mini-Sparks trial, and in response to parental requests the age threshold for Sparks is being lowered to 3. We’re refocusing Sparks (now Sparks Early Years) on our 3 and 4 year olds, with their own program formulated in line with their developmental needs.
To increase their sense of participation and inclusion in the broader centre and open up new opportunities for peer mentorship and play, starting next term most of the former Sparks (our 5 and 6 year olds) will be moving up into our increasingly popular Creative Play program.
If you feel like your 5 or 6 year old would still benefit from the structure and greater level of one-on-one attention in Sparks Early Years, or that your 6 year old is ready to move up into one of our specialised programs, please feel free to get in contact with our office as we will make every effort to adjust to your needs.
The New Spring Vacation Program!
Join us for a plethora of exciting programs these spring holidays…
Term 3 After School Program 2018
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WEEK 1
INTRO SESSIONS |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Chill out zone: bean bags, books/audio + drawing equip | ||||||
| merged groups | VC- obstacle course | VC- jedi/ skipping | VC-obstacle course | VC- jedi | WC-herbed Crackers | |
| taster activities | CC-water colours, dioramas & plastacine | CC- outdoor concrete pot painting | CC- Ojo de Dios | CC- glazing butterfly tiles. | Gardening + stencilling smocks | |
| make-do construction | make-do construction | make-do construction | make-do construction | make-do construction | ||
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WEEK 2
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CREATIVE CATALYST | Nesting- a weaving odyssey 1 | Masks Of The World (clay) 1 | Patterns in Nature (varied) 1 | bird houses (clay) 1 | |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Russian Apple Scrolls | |||||
| SPARKS | Vala Make Believe | WC- Russian Apple Scrolls | Be a Giant and make a River System! | Vala Make Believe | Hula Hoop weaving | |
| MINI SPARKS |
Marble Painting | Clay Mini masks | Stories in the teepee | Ball Games | All the Building! | |
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WEEK 3
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CREATIVE CATALYST | Nesting- a weaving odyssey 2 | Masks of the World (clay)2 | Patterns in Nature (varied) 2 | bird houses (clay)2 | |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Wash Potatoes for Wed! | Scrumptious potato skins | ||||
| SPARKS | Nest weaving | Vala Make Believe | WC- Scrumptious Potato Skins | Pinch pot bird houses | Dress Ups | |
| MINI SPARKS |
jumping games | Paper mask | Potato Stamps | Dress ups/tea party | music games | |
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WEEK 4
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CREATIVE CATALYST | Nesting- a weaving odyssey 3 | Masks of the World (clay) 3 | Patterns in Nature (varied) 3 | bird houses 3 (clay) | |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Gardening | |||||
| SPARKS | Vala Make Believe | clay masks | Vala Make Believe | WC-Chinese dumplings | Paper garden | |
| MINI SPARKS |
Sew What | Parachute Games | Spiral doodle | Dumplings | Plant a seed | |
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WEEK 5
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CREATIVE CATALYST | open day/ self portrait 1 | open day/ seed pictures 1 | open day/ Short Story 1 | Open Day/ Avian Animalia 1 | open day |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Bread rolls | |||||
| SPARKS | self portrait | Vala Make Believe | Comic Book | Vala Make Believe | WC-Pumpkin soup & meat + veg soup | |
| MINI SPARKS |
Collage | paint mini masks | Frame work | self portraits | Puppet Show | |
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WEEK 6
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CREATIVE CATALYST | self portrait 2 | seed pictures 2 | Short Story 2 | Avian Animalia 2 | make up gloop for Monday! |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope – DEFENDER: Flashback to Urs-skin’s Training | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes – DEFENDER: Flashback to the Walls of Troy | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America – DEFENDER: Flashback to Past Viking Raids | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain – DEFENDER: Flashback to Legionary Training | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Father’s Day Chocolate Balls | |||||
| SPARKS | WC- Father’s Day Chocolate balls | paint clay masks | Vala Make Believe | Bird Nest | Ninja Training Camp | |
| MINI SPARKS |
chocolate balls | Board Games | Ball games | clay birds | Stories in the teepee | |
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WEEK 7
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CREATIVE CATALYST | paper power 1 | Colour Explosion 1 | Spring Garden Printmaking 1 | mouth caves 1 | |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Salvadorian Papusa | |||||
| SPARKS | Vala Make Believe | WC- Salvadoria Papusa | Printing from food | Vala Make Believe | Collage Monster | |
| MINI SPARKS |
music games | water colours | All the Building! | jumping games | Cooking | |
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WEEK 8
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CREATIVE CATALYST | paper power 2 | Colour Explosion 2 | Spring Garden Printmaking 2 | mouth caves 2 | |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Gardening | |||||
| SPARKS | Paper Mache animal masks | Vala Make Believe | WC- Scottish Shortbread | painting bird houses & nests | Vala Make Believe | |
| MINI SPARKS |
Goblin Workshop | colour mixing | beading | parachute games | dress ups | |
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WEEK 9
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CREATIVE CATALYST | paper power 3 | Colour Explosion 3 | Spring Garden Printmaking 3 | mouth caves 3 | |
| VALA | (DAWNSAGA FANTASY) Return to the Mountain, Thief of Hope: Lurkers in the Murkwood | (DAWN OF LEGEND) Golden Age of Greek Heroes, Crew of Odysseus: Isle of Circe | (DAWN of HISTORY) Norse America: The Micmac Princess | (DAWN of HISTORY) Roman Britain: Attack on the Wall | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | take dough out of freezer for WC + CPA | Lancaster potato cakes | ||||
| SPARKS | Vala Make Believe | colour discovery | Vala Make Believe | WC-Lancaster potato cakes | watercolours | |
| MINI SPARKS |
Plant a seed | ball games | music games | Sew what | watercolours | |
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WEEK 10
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CREATIVE CATALYST | finish and take home projects | finish and take home projects | finish and take home projects | finish and take home projects | |
| VALA | God Save the Queen | God Save the Queen | God Save the Queen | God Save the Queen | ||
| CORNUCOPIA | Pizza Express | |||||
| SPARKS | paint animal masks | paint animal masks | Vala Make Believe | WC-Pizza Express | ||
| MINISPARKS | free choice | free choice | free choice | free choice | ||
Behold! The Winter Program
The Winter Program is here.
Don’t miss out! Make sure you call Saadia on 61423268 or contact the office info@aeoncademy.com for any questions on the workshops.
Behold! The Winter Program
Following a fabulous Open Day we now are open for bookings in any of the art, drama or Sparks workshops offered below. Call Saadia on 61423268 to make your Winter Vacation booking or for more information.
Winter Open Day is Coming!
Call in for 10 minutes or a day to enjoy homemade soup and a play with clay, or get involved with a Vala live action game. You might even like to grab a 20% discount on our amazing Winter vacation all day workshops ranging from oil painting to Boffer weapon master classes…
see here for a sneak preview so you can plan your Saturday
Garden Bee creates a buzzzzzz
On Friday 11th May a few daring souls braved the cold to attend our garden bee. Fortified with pumpkin soup and focaccia loaded with fresh herbs from our herb garden students, aeoncademy staff, students and volunteers helped to move garden beds, shift soil, rake leaves, plant bulbs, seedlings and even weed! As a result the front has been transformed into a new design ready to explode into action in Spring.
Over the coming months further gardening will continue the transformation of this space along with the garden beds into an interactive cornucopia of edible and sensory plants. We look forward to the nature play opportunities as well as nourishment this place is going to provide for our students and programs overall.
And never-fear, you can always make the next garden Bee 🙂
2018 Autumn Vacation Program
Here it is – another magnificent program full of creative adventures in History, Ceramics, Legend, Painting, Fantasy, Sculpture & so much more….
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Click on these links to read more about each of the upcoming Catalyst and Vala workshops/modules listed on our Autumn Vacation Program.