Hello there Reader
Marlieke right here, getting into the highlight whereas Joyce enjoys a well-deserved household break. Are you able to consider we’re already nicely underway in a model new yr? Time flies, and I hope 2024 brings you all the enjoyment and pleasure you deserve.
Talking of pleasure, I’ve obtained some thrilling plans on the horizon. For these following our weekly publication, you already know I’m based mostly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Properly, proper now, I’m gearing up for an thrilling journey to Melbourne!
Not solely am I eagerly anticipating exploring Melbourne’s gems—impressed by our current “30 days of summer time” submit—however I’m additionally thrilled about attending the Australian Open and venturing out to Philip Island and the Yarra Valley.
Right here’s to a implausible 2024 full of journey, exploration, and unforgettable moments. Keep tuned for extra updates as we’ve obtained some very thrilling content material developing!
Cheers,
Marlieke
P.S. Be part of us and our pals at Scienceplay Youngsters these summer time holidays for Sensing the Sensible Metropolis subsequent Tuesday 16 January and Wednesday 17 January. The occasion was SOLD OUT so we’ve simply launched an additional TEN kids’s tickets as we don’t need any children to overlook out. Snap up these tickets now!
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What’s On This Week
- Youngsters Treasure Hunt and Household Picnic (Fri 12 Jan) – Embark on a treasure hunt utilizing clues to seek out bush buddies and heritage options at Strathdon Home and Orchard Precinct.
- Alice in Wonderland (Solar 24 Dec – Solar 21 Jan) – Alice in Wonderland returns to Melbourne this January with a spectacular new manufacturing for a strictly restricted season!
- Zindzi & The Zillionaires Frankston Arts Centre (Sat 13 Jan) – Play Faculty host and hip hop artist, Zindzi, takes to the stage this summer time alongside her pleasant friends, The Zillies. Deliver the entire household to hitch the world of The Zillionaires!
- Household Movie: The Secret World Of Arrietty (Solar 14 Jan) – Uncover a beautiful anime movie that can delight the whole household on the outside display screen on the Bunjil Place Plaza. $5.00 (features a tiny deal with)
- Abbotsford Convent Farmers Market (Sat 13 Jan) – Assist sustainable farming and meet native farmers, producers, and specialty makers whereas having fun with recent, native produce.
- Sundown Sounds (Solar 14 Jan & Solar 21 Jan) – Come alongside along with your family and friends, seize your picnic rug, and settle in for nice evenings of dwell music beneath summer time sundown skies.
- Motion pictures by the Bay (Fri 12 Jan & Fri 19 Jan) – Get pleasure from free outside screenings of family-friendly movies in Hobsons Bay.
- Analogue Animation: Flipbooks and Thaumatropes (Mon 8 Jan – Thu 25 Jan) – Palms-on workshop impressed by “The Story of the Shifting Picture.” Craft your flipbook and thaumatrope, two of the earliest types of animation.
- Climbing Faculty Vacation Applications (Fri 12 Jan, Mon 15 Jan, Fri 19 Jan, Mon 22 Jan, and Thu 25 Jan) – Get pleasure from 4 hours of partaking enjoyable together with supervised climbing/caving, craft actions and lively video games.
- Junior Chocolatier Nice Ocean Street Chocolaterie (Wed 10 Jan – Wed 24 Jan) – chocolate making workshop and free chocolate tastings. Learn the Junior Chocolatier Nice Ocean Street Chocolaterie overview.
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Our roundup of the most effective faculty lunch packing containers and lunch luggage for a waste-free lunch
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Double the enjoyable and go to the seaside AND a playground
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Your information to back-to-school necessities that can make this transition a breeze
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