Nurturing the Creative Spark!
Aeon Academy News & Events
Winter Vacation Program
The Winter school holidays have begun! We have lots of creative and exciting opportunities to keep your kids excited, warm, engaged and screen-free these holidays. In our Creative Catalyst Visual Art program we have some amazing ceramic classes, painting & drawing workshops and mixed materials classes Book tickets for Creative Catalyst here In Vala we have fantasy adventures from all over the world. From Pirates to Vikings, Vala's unique program offers an imaginative and physical experience your child will never forget Book tickets for Vala here [...]
Vessels of Light Exhibition in Tasmania
Vessels of Light exhibition Did you know our Creative Director Teffany Thiedeman is having an exhibition with her daughter Ochre Bodhi in Hobart, Tasmania? Vessels of Light is a collaborative project of Red Ochre Studio of Dodges Ferry, Tasmania. The artists co-operated on many aspects of the work, including co-building most of the pieces. This exhibition investigates containment and release using an essential ceramic archetype, the vessel - the vessel is laden with meaning and tension, emptiness and fullness, life and death, holding and letting go. What does the vessel hold, contrasted with [...]
Changes To Team Aeon
Our wonderful Centre Director Dora Porfirio has gone on maternity leave. We are very excited for her and wish her all the best for this special time. Enki Rigdzin will be joining her later for the birth of their first child and we all can't wait to meet their baby! Lucy Marshall will be stepping into Dora's (tiny but mighty) shoes as Centre Director during Dora's absence and we know she will do an excellent job holding this important position. Rai Andrews will continue to be our Orana Coordinator. We also [...]
Launch of the Winter Vacation program
Super Early Bird discounts for our fast track families! If you are a regular family that attends and haven't received the discount code to access early bird tickets, send our office a message asap. Book now for the best prices for our Winter Vacation of 2 weeks of specialised programs for children ages 7+ We're approaching the half way mark for the Term! Book tickets for Creative Catalyst here Amazing full day visual art workshops for children & young people. Learn new techniques and use great quality art supplies and tools, [...]
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Who we are.
Aeon Academy is run by the not-for-profit, cultural organisation Aeon Arts Ltd and works for the wellbeing of the community. Its aim is to deliver an Outside School Hours Education and Care service of the highest quality, and has been doing so for over 20 years.
The Aeon Academy team believes all children are innately gifted and talented and that education is a natural outcome of creativity. Everything we do is about nurturing their creative spark and inspiring them to learn through creativity and play. We strive to support families and recognise that our dedicated and experienced Educators are privileged to be a positive and formative part of your child’s life.
At Aeon Academy your child’s safety and wellbeing come first. Outside school hours education and care is our specialisation and our sole focus. Our engaged and caring leadership team works on site with their fingers on the pulse every day ensuring your child will experience a safe learning environment. Our Educators are supported to have the quality time needed to meaningfully engage with your child.
Choose from a suite of programs to suit your child. Our strong reputation for exceptional programming delivers programs that children love. Our team of highly qualified Educational Leaders and Programming Directors meaningfully tailor programs to meet differing individual and community needs and interests, maximising your child’s engagement and learning. All of our unique Foundation and Specialised Programs promote creative thinking, encourage adaptable approaches to problem solving and open up endless possibilities for your child.
Environmental sustainability is an essential part of our philosophy. We embed sustainability in the day-to-day activities and programming of our Service. We believe in empowering children as active global citizens.
The Aeon Academy experience is akin to being among a caring family. We understand that learning is a lifelong journey and we strive to be an organisation that nurtures that journey; from very young children, to primary students, to teenagers and young people. We are an inclusive organisation that genuinely engages with our community. Our legendary Open Days are fun and free community events, bringing families and children together to enjoy meaningful and memorable experiences.
Your child will look forward to their time with us and have so much fun they’ll be excited to come back for more.
Our Philosophy.
Aeon Academy’s Philosophy is one of Authenticity. Our service seeks to Nurture each Child’s Creative Spark through:
AUTHENTIC LEARNING with Original and Creative Programming that:
- Embraces Cultural Diversity and embodies Meaningful Experiences
- Is Responsive, Inspiring and evolves within an enriching and Nurturing Environment
- Empowers Children’s Agency as Active and Lifelong Learners
- Provides Choice and encourages Play
AUTHENTIC CARE through our commitment to:
- Nurturing Children’s Safety and Wellbeing
- Compassionate and Well Trained Staff
- Responsive and Accountable Governance
- Environmentally Sustainable Practices and Education
AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT with our Community, built upon:
- Consistent and Open Communication
- Opportunities for active Collaboration and Connection
- Inclusive and Democratic Policies and Practices
- Long running Mentoring Programs for Teens and Young People