’The Hub’ is a space which offers all homeschoolers and unschoolers the opportunity to participate in a range of activities specifically created for the home education community. ’The Hub’ is run by a group of home educating families, partnered with various facilitators to provide learning experiences which enhance and extend what is already provided at home. By providing opportunities to home educating families to participate in activities they might not usually have access to and that they may wish to do in a group setting, we hope to make ’The Hub’ a vibrant resource for the home educating community in the Blue Mountains.

2. Program Payments due April 6th
(see back for details)
First Aid Workshop
with Frances Davidson
A hands-on introductory workshop specifically designed for the Hub and aimed at all the family. A great opportunity to learn some
basic practical first aid in a fun environment. Frances Davidson comes with a wealth of 'on the job' practical knowledge
encompassing 25 years nursing experience including ICU and emergency.
During this workshop Frances will first present information aimed at younger participants with lots of opportunities to play and
practice. She will then cover topics aimed specifically at parents/carers and those kids wanting more information. Topics covered
will include bandaging, stopping bleeding, getting help, spider bites, recovery position and more. A small first aid kit will also be
included for each paying participant. Everyone is encouraged to bring along questions.
WHEN: Tuesday 20th April - 10.30-12.30
WHERE: Mid Mountains Community Centre
COST: $15 (HEA members)/$17 (non-HEA members)
Physical Theatre Project
with Naree Shields
In this extended 8-week program participants will work collaboratively with Naree and each other to create
and build a story of their choice. Naree specialises in physical theatre and clown. She has extensive experience
in a variety of theatrical settings as a creator, director, performer and teacher. As we journey towards the final
session, concurrent workshops will also be held at various points throughout the program including: action
painting for backdrops, screen printing for cast and crew t-shirts and make-up and costume design. The
program will close with a performance of the piece the kids have created and of course an obligatory cast and
crew party! Participants are welcome to be involved in as much or as little as they want of this very exciting
project.
When booking into the course be sure to list your child's t-shirt size.
WHEN: Tuesdays from 27th April until 15th June - 10.30-12.30 each week
& 1.30-2.30 some weeks for concurrent workshops
WHERE: Mid Mountains Community Centre
COST: $90 (HEA members)/ $95 (non-HEA members)
The Science of Slime Workshop
Join David from Selwood Science and Puzzles as we have fun making and
playing with different types of slime, including one that eventually
bounces! You'll be able to take home what you make, so bring along a
couple of containers. We'll be using some food colouring in this
workshop, so please wear old clothes or bring some protective clothing
with you.
WHEN: Tuesday 22nd June - 10.30-12.30
WHERE: Mid Mountains Community Centre
COST: $12 (HEA members)/$14 (non-HEA members)
Fancy Dress Fantasy Fun Day
Get dressed up and have fun storming the castle!
Pick up a costume of your choice from the costume hire shop and come join friends for a morning of sliding, climbing, playing,
tumbling and then some lunch. We have negotiated some great discounts on entry to Kids Kingdom in Katoomba and the bond for
costume hire from JC Party Shop in Katoomba. On registration we will give further details on when and how to pick up costumes.
WHEN: Tuesday 29th June
WHERE: Kids Kingdom at the Katoomba Sport & Aquatic Centre - Catalina Ave Katoomba
COST: $5 towards bond for costume hire - DUE 6th April
$10 per costume hire - payable to JC Party Shop when picking up costume
$5 entry into playland for 1-12 year olds - payable directly to
Kids Kingdom on the day
Adults go free at playcentre. Adults are of course more than welcome to organise
their own costume hire if wanted ;)
Formal sessions at The Hub run Tuesdays during term time between 10.30 & 12.30. There
is the opportunity to socialise and hang out in the space which includes an outdoor area
before and after the sessions.
All home educating families - whether they participate in The Hub sessions or not - are
invited to bring their lunch and spend some time together after the formal sessions.