Bringing together homeschoolers across Australia to inform and encourage. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:55:00 -0600 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:55:00 -0600 Location: Salvation Army Community Church 61 Guildford Road, Surrey Hills  Victoria Friday  -  January 18th       3 pm to 9 pm                     and Saturday  -  January 19th  10 am to 5 pm. There will be tea and coffee and no speaking or activities, just a time to view books and ask questions and purchase if needed, or making a list for the future.  Children are welcome and there is no charge for attending. This will be a display with Chariot Press and Credo Trust, representing over 70 publishers.  There will be discount tables 20% to 50% off of Sonlight I.G's, Veritas Press, Beautiful Feet and a few other publishers which are overstocked. Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions. Have a great holiday! Ray Shaw Chariot Press PO Box 577,  Orbost   Victoria 3888 Australia Phone:  1800 706 548 Fax:       03 5154 1033 sales@chariotpress.com.au http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/457369/ Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:55:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/457369/ TAKE A DIP IN THE ROCKPOOL… EASY MATH Home Education Association Inc. The RockPool is sponsoring an informative morning or afternoon session with Mr Bill Handley, the author of Speed Mathematics. For more information about Bill Handley and his math program please visit: http://www.virtual.net.au/~bhandley/lua2.htm Enjoy spending some time with Bill as he first takes your children for a lesson in Math – making it fun and easy for them! Bill will then spend some time with the parents, offering the parents tips and strategies to implement a fun and self directed love of learning in their children. Bill will also go over offering the parents strategies to assist them as they teach their children Easy Math. While the parents are spending some time with Bill, the children will be safely supervised. We are currently working on a range of exciting activities to offer to the children, and will update an activity list and pricing ASAP. The children will then return, where Bill will again work with the children to reinforce and reiterate his math strategies, to give them all the optimal opportunity to understand and grasp the concepts. To ensure that this opportunity is available to as many people as possible, we will be running two sessions. Numbers are strictly limited. To hold your place, email Jenni at ohana@aanet.com.au When: Thursday 8th November 2007 Where: Sunbury Time: Session One: 10am – 1pm Session Two: 2pm – 5pm Cost: To be finalised – there will be a lower cost for HEA members. Included: Morning or Afternoon Tea http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/413886/ Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:24:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/413886/ Entrants- Primary (Year6&7) and Secondary (Years 8-12) A single Poem not less then 16 lines and no longer than 40 lines. Entries close- 21 November, 2007 at 5:00pm For further inflromation, please visit www.somerset.qld.edu.au.cofl/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/399490/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:38:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/399490/ Sydney Chess Conference Information Form Saturday 13th October, 2007. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/399486/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/399486/ Reading-n-Phonics an enjoyable website for the younger children. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/399481/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:22:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/399481/ CHRISTIAN HOME SCHOOLERS FROM ANYWHERE!! SNOW SPECIALS (Inc’g Child Helmet+Wrist Guards+Clothing+Chains!) Parent $47…$35!! NB;Car entry ($5/student, adults free), Food, Accom. = EXTRA! CONDITIONS EVERY 2nd FRIDAY; STARTING AUG 3rd. CONTACT; MARK & MICHELE SHELLING Mob: 0427-790079 Home: 03-57791179 SHEMA=School@Home Educators in Mansfield Area SPREAD THE WORD!! ; Booking & Payment 5 days in advance ONLY THROUGH SHEMA (i.e.; Us)…NO REFUNDS! STUDENTS (Lift & lesson); $74…$30!! PARENTS (Lift only); $92…$79!! SKI / BOARD HIRE Student $53...$29!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/369100/ Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/369100/ I also found this information- Southern Fleurieu Peninsula Home Education Group (known as the 'Tuesday Group') will meet again on August 14th at 2pm at Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor. All welcome. Bring an afternoon snack if you like, some books and toys for the children. Contact Kate kategibbons506@hotmail.com for directions http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/367044/ Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:48:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/367044/ The following is an email that was sent to me- I'm starting a play group for home-educated children under four in Brisbane. We'll meet from 10am until 12pm every Wednesday starting 1st August, 2007(except school holiday times). Venue: "The Blue Room" under St Andrew's Anglican Church, 160 Vulture St, South Brisbane. Contribution: $2 for one child or $3 for a family. BYO sandwiches/food for your family. We have access to a kitchenette. (We will need to sweep up after ourselves.) Who is the group for? The group is auspiced by the Playgroup Association of Queensland and will be listed on their website with a note that the Wednesday group is specifically for home-educators or those checking out home ed as an option. For insurance reasons participants will need to join the QLD Playgroup Associaton by their 3rd visit (this is a $28 annual membership fee) Unfortunately, this insurance only covers children aged under 5, but it is my intention that this group will focus on children in the 6-month to 3.5 year sort of age range, anyway, as there seem to be several groups around catering for older children. We will have access to all the playgroup toys and equipment already used by another play group that meets in the same space on another day. Feel free to come along just to check it out for a couple of weeks. The more the merrier to start with! Look forward to meeting you. Lynda http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/367043/ Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:45:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/367043/ 20 July 2007 9:30 am to 11:30 am 27 July 2007 9:30 am to 11:30 am 10 August 2007 9:30 am to 11:30 am 17 August 2007 9:30 am to 11:30 am Expressions of interest are called for a Circus Skills Class for third term in the Castlemaine area.   TUTOR:  Philip Melgaard   TIME:     Friday mornings from 9.30 – 11.30   DATES:   20th July, 27th July, 10th August and 17th August   VENUE:  Maldon Hall TBC   COST:     Approx $10 per student per week but dependent on numbers   SKILLS:  Juggling, plate twirling, Diablo and stilt walking   Philip will also talk about making your own props and equipment.    Could all those who are interested, contact Debra at weepingwillow@mmnet.com.au or by phone 5476 2635 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/349483/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:39:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/349483/ Go to www.home-ed.vic.edu.au/category/events/camps/ for information on this event. It is planned for 2 September 2007 9:00 am to 8 September 2007 12:00 pm   It looks like it would be a lot of fun :) http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/343518/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:45:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/343518/ The DET website has now been updated with information on registering for home education which will be required by law when the new Education Act is proclaimed. No date has yet been announced for this. The Department are still saying ‘mid year’. This link takes you to the homeschooling section of the DET website which has a downloadable registration form and letter http://www.education.vic.gov.au/aboutschool/enrolling/homeschool.htm http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/339670/ Fri, 8 Jun 2007 04:28:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/339670/ Title:   National (HEA) Home Education Conference - SA   Date:   Friday June 15, 2007 Time:   All Day Next reminder:   The next reminder for this event will be sent in 6 days, 2 minutes. Location:   Adelaide - University of Adelaide Notes:   Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June, 2007 Contact: Home Education Association (HEA) via their conference web site: http://www.nhedconference.com/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/339669/ Fri, 8 Jun 2007 04:25:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/339669/ The Department of Education Science and Training distributes Job Guides to all Year 10 students at schools throughout Australia each year. If you are a home schooled teen and would like to receive a copy, please go to www.hea.asn.au/hea/news_viewarticle.asp http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/335453/ Wed, 30 May 2007 05:01:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/335453/ I am not neglecting this blog but as the conferences are on around the place  there have not been many other things organised. I hope your school year is going well and if there is anything you want placed here please email me colin_tracy@hotmail.com. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/330430/ Fri, 18 May 2007 15:47:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/330430/ As part of the lead-up to the 2007 National Home Education Conference there is a series of live forums online with some of the speakers and workshop hosts. They will be at various times over the next few weeks in the lead-up to the 2007 NHED Conference.Anyone can listen online by clicking on the “Listen Live” link from the NHED Conference website. You can call into the forum and join the discussion as well: ask a question or make a comment by calling 1300 884 005 during the show.http://www.nhedconference.com(click on “Live Forums” on the left-hand side)If you miss the show you can download it later as an MP3 or subscribe to the Podcast.The schedule of forums is:- 1) Thursday 3rd May 10-11am     Beverley Paine: Organising your Homeschool and Avoiding Burnout 2) Friday 4th May 7-8pm     Craig Henderson: Literacy and how to fix it when it is broken 3) Saturday 5th May 7-8pm     Clare Scriven: How to Design a Literature-Based Curriculum 4) Wednesday 9th May 10-11am     Terry Harding: Home Educated Students and University/TAFE Entry 5) Wednesday 16th May 10-11am     Jo Freitag & Susan Wight: Home Educating Gifted Children 6) Friday 18th May 7-8pm     Jason Caldwell: Understanding Maths and Getting Passionate About Writing 7) Saturday 19th May 7-8pm     Glenda Jackson: Australian Research on Home Education 8) Wednesday 23rd May 10-11am     Alan Thomas: Homeschooling is not School-at-Home http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/321023/ Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:35:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/321023/ Chess offers you a unique opportunity to hear sessions from some of Australia's leading Christian home educators.  Browse and buy a wide range of resources from Australia's largest suppliers of Christian education material. Network with other Christian Homeschoolers in your area. A CHESS is not to be missed. Hobart- Saturday, June 9th Perth- Saturday 15th September Sydney- Saturday 13th October Melbourne- Saturday 27th October Go to www.lem.com.au/welcome.html to download information.   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/321013/ Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:03:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/321013/ The final details for the conferences has now been confirmed. Go to www.nhedconference.com/index.php for all the information. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/317554/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:38:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/317554/ Friday 28 July, 6.30-9pm with light refreshments and telescope viewing after the talk at Melbourne Planetarium with David Malin, Anglo-Australian Observatory and RMIT University. Because they are so faint, we are unable to see the stars in colour. Even fainter are the nebulae, places where stars form from dust and gas. But colour is undoubtedly there, and the light from many star-forming regions is often almost monochromatic, the most saturated colours that can be. David will discuss how these elusive colours arise and what they tell us about the chemistry and physics of outer space. He will also show how the interplay of starlight, gas and dust produces some of the most alluring and colourful cosmic landscapes, as much a part of the natural world as any terrestrial scene. Cost: $15, including a complimentary Planetarium pass to be used on your next visit to Scienceworks. Bookings essential, contact (03) 9392 4819. More information: www.museum.vic.gov.au/planetarium http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/313681/ Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:20:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/313681/ Northern NSW  camp experience full of good Catholic fun and learning. Date: 10th to 14th September Location: Evans Head in Northern NSW Cost: $60 /day per family or $240 for the 4 nights. Meals: Adults 13yrs & over: $97.35, Children 6-12: $87.85, Children 3-5: $52.30,  Children under 3: free . Other info: Fr Terence Mary & Fr Rizzo will both be attending, as well as possibly Fr Matt Austin. Some children will be receiving the Sacraments for the first time at a service being held during the camp. Bookings: Lynn - 02 6649 5120 or lmburton@lisp.com.au or Erin - 02 6644 0217 or eehassett@aapt.net.au http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/313672/ Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/313672/ In Alice Springs on Friday 13 th, April, there is an open house to provide interested persons with general information on homeschooling. Alice Springs Homeschooling Group Contact Sharon E-mail homesch_as@octa4.net.au A reminder,  the Homeschooling Conference is being held in Alice Springs 27-28 April.  For more information people can again contact me or go to the HEA website.  www.hea.asn.au http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/309198/ Wed, 4 Apr 2007 05:57:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Australia/309198/