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Lovely ‘Ronnie’ (Veronica) from ‘Culture On The Move’ is happy to guide us for a walk around the Jerrabomberra Wetlands (no cost) and pram friendly – 2 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609.

before conducting an ‘Aboriginal Animal Making Workshop’. (Cost below).

Chec had such a lovely time with her back in 2022 and we went home with our new hand made creations.

Cost: These would be the prices:

Web:http://www.cultureonthemove.com/

https://www.jerrabomberrawetlands.org.au/

Please RSVP your interest to Toni by Friday 23 August 2024 at yesimhome@icloud.com.

Due to the theatre cancelling shows, this production is now at 10am.

Join members from CHEC to watch The Peasant Prince at the Canberra Theatre ($26).

RSVP and payment are necessary by August 2 contact Adele (adele.gregory@gmail.com) for details.

The Peasant Prince tells the remarkable true story of a 10-year-old peasant boy’s journey from impoverished rural China to the international dance scene. This is a story of courage, resilience and unwavering hope.

Li, a 10-year old peasant boy is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he loves, including his family. Over years of gruelling training, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering hope for a better life for himself and his family makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be. Audiences will be captivated by this very personal story, truly a 20th century fairy tale.

The theme of book week this year is “Reading is Magic”. Come along and be involved. This activity is suitable for all ages from the youngest to the oldest of our homeschoolers. Below is a list of some of the activities to help get you excited. Prizes will be awarded for some of these activities; these will be by age group and include a teenager’s and parent’s category.

• Dress Up – have a think about what character from a book you will dress up as and get creative! Don’t forget to bring the book with you!
• Write or draw (as age appropriate) about your favourite character from a book (templates provided here https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0b9Y6XtoAjdmEuOELn4LU7fCg#Bookweek).
• For those who are fantastical illustrators, draw a map based on the theme “Reading is Magic”.
• Food is a magical part of many books. Bring a plate to share of a magical food, this may be something from the shops like Turkish delight (Narnia) or if you are a whiz in the kitchen and want to win a prize create something to bring on the day.

On the day we’ll be talking about books, reading some of the shortlisted picture books and eating some food together (and drinking nice coffee for the adults). We’ll have some craft activities for those who want to participate and free play as well. A selection of fantastical board games will also be available to play.

Book week will be held at Good Shepherd Anglican Church Curtin from 10.30 to 1pm with prize presentation at 11.30. The car park is accessed from Gillies Street.

Hi All, 

ADFA is putting on a production of Pirates of Penzance this week.  There are a number of sessions (all free!!).  There is a matinee schools session on Friday at 10am.  More details and to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1260987