On Thursday, 26 May Gemma from the Children's University came and spoke with our students in Years 3 - 6 about the Chidlren's University program.

Gemma was able to explain that this program helps students take control of their learning and encourages them to use their free time for learning.  It also gives the students the opportunity to learn new skills and to explore new interests.  Students need different opportunities and trying different things is important.

The Children's University Program offers all this and working through the school is a bonus.  Once this is up and running and students have their Passport to Learning (9 June) we will start offering  Children's University lunch-time activities in the Library, to support students to meet their learning hours goals.   

Christine MacLean will be the Children's University coordinator and will oversee the running and validation of Children’s University clubs or Restricted Learning Destinations in school.   

Students who enrol in the program will be given a Passport to Learning (on Thursday, 9 June) which is where Children's Universtiy members collect their learning.  Each activity is recorded along with the time spent, and validated with a stamp from the Learning Destination. As learning hours accrue, they build towards Children's University certificates awarded at graduations.

The cost to access the program is $16.50 (includes GST), per member per year.  This includes a Passport to Learning, annual graduations as well as validating local Learning Destinations and access to the Children’s University website and Portal.

If you would like to pursue this wonderful opportunity, please complete the Children's University Membership Form 2022 and pay $16.50 by Thursday, 9 June.  Payment on Qkr! is available, however, hard copy forms are required.  Membership Forms were emailed to parents/caregivers on Wednesday, 1 June, 2022.

The Membership form is also available here.