Events for Kids in the Northern Suburbs

Join us on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at Bella Vista Farm for an unforgettable Mother’s Day Music Festival—School of Rock’s epic end-of-season show day! This all-day music event showcases the hard work and passion of our talented students as they hit the stage to pay tribute to some of the greatest artists and genres of all time. ???? Powerful Performances featuring: ???? Blues Legends – A soulful journey through the roots of rock ⚡ Jimi Hendrix – A tribute to the ultimate guitar icon ????️ Arena Rock – Big anthems, massive energy, and singalong moments ???? Pop Punk & Emo – High-energy hits and heartfelt lyrics ???? Pop Legends – Timeless classics from the biggest stars ⚡ Metallica – Thrash, power, and heavy riffs ???? Led Zeppelin – A legendary rock experience ???? Rock 101 Junior Bands – Our youngest rockers taking the stage! Bring the whole family, grab a picnic blanket, and celebrate an electrifying day of live music, community, and rock ‘n’ roll spirit! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply love seeing young musicians shine, this festival is the perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. ???? Bella Vista Farm | ????️ Free Entry | ????️ All-Day Event Don’t miss out—come rock with us!

"Young Archies" - Focus Topic for Art Classes Term 1 2025 Each term, we develop a set of lesson plans based on a new topic to keep your child engaged. The term topic supports learning of techniques and artistic styles presented in the context of an art movement or famous artist Introducing a fresh topic each term enhances student interest and engagement, accelerating the learning process. The Topic for Term 1 2025 is “Young Archies” where the students will prepare an entry for the Art Gallery of NSW Annual Young Archies portrait competition. In the “Young Archies” topic, students will focus on creating meaningful and personal portraits as they prepare entries for the prestigious annual Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) Young Archie competition. This competition celebrates young artists aged 5–18, challenging them to capture the essence of someone special in their lives, such as a family member, friend, or someone who inspires them. Throughout the term, students will study the styles and techniques of renowned Australian artists, including Margaret Olley, Brett Whiteley, and Del Kathryn Barton. They will learn how to use intricate detail and storytelling, bold and expressive compositions, and vibrant, symbolic designs to bring their portraits to life. By the end of the program, each student will have completed a finished portrait ready for submission to the Young Archie competition. This experience not only provides an opportunity to showcase their skills on a prestigious platform but also encourages them to express their individuality and creativity, celebrating their unique artistic voices.

Early exposure to visual art promotes activity and development in the brain. Art lessons greatly encourage and nurture valuable life skills through fun, creative, learning activities. Les Petits Painters offers art lessons to stimulate young people’s minds and develop them mentally, socially, physically (dexterity, coordination, observation), and emotionally. Children will acquire skills through new techniques and processes using a wide range of tools, learn about new materials, and create projects that express their thoughts and personality. Art classes are Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am; 9 weeks each term. Contact us for a trial!

HeyMandarin is a Mandarin school that has been in business for over 10 years. We offer General Mandarin classes for students who want to learn systematically and achieve conversational fluency. Classes are offered for students of all levels, and our textbooks involve almost all topics in Chinese daily life, including 1. Conversational Chinese 2. Social dialogues 3. Chinese writing Students will be studying step by step, and will be able to make daily communications in the workplace and life.

Hey Mandarin Chinese Learning is offering 30mins free online mandarin course for kids age over 5 years old. Learn Mandarin with fun from our professional Chinese teacher. Our qualified teachers will ensure your children will have fun and learn Mandarin including speaking, reading, and writing. Our students love our classes. Besides, our teachers all hold Mandarin proficiency certificates, your kids will learn correct Mandarin without any incorrect dialect. All of the teachers in HeyMandarin learning center are highly qualified and experienced in Mandarin teaching, some of them are Mandarin teachers in Chinese public schools, and some of them are holding master's degrees in linguistics in the Chinese language. Please reach out to us if you would like to have a ZOOM link for trial lessons.

Kids Up Front are experts in running Drama Classes and Performing Arts Holiday Camps having done so for over 20 years in Australia and New Zealand. We offer fun and dynamic drama programs for children to develop confidence, performance skills, communication and creativity as well as having a lot of fun! Register via our website for a Free Trial Drama Class, or add your child to the waiting list! Kids Up Front run after school drama classes for children throughout the North Shore, Ryde, Inner West and Hills District in Sydney. Our after school drama lessons for junior students (Kindy to Year 2) participate in a themed lesson performed for each other each week. Our senior students (Year 3 +) develop performance skills in the first half of the year through improvisation drama games and scene work. In the second half of the year they collaborate with their teacher on a group devised piece to be performed at a real theatre. For many of our students this is the highlight of their year as they shine on stage in front of a live audience. Working together in drama means listening to each other and accepting and extending each others ideas thus helping children develop good social skills and confidence in presenting their own ideas. Developing confidence, creativity and communication skills are very important life skills whatever path in life they choose to take. Help build your child's confidence through Drama with Kids Up Front!