Children’s Week 2011Central Program
Tuesday 18 October
Tomorrow’s Educators for Today’s Children
deLissa Oration Public Lecture by Keith Bartley, CEO of Department of Education and
Children’s Services.Mr Bartley will share his vision for stronger partnerships with multi
disciplinary professionals, children, families, and communities, in working together to consider
the needs of the whole child, with particular emphasis on our most vulnerable children. The
evolving needs and abilities of today’s children will be explored, along with the implications for
tomorrow’s workforce.
Venue: Marie Mune Lecture Theatre, Amy Wheaton Building, University of SA, Magill.
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm. FREE attendance. Attendance certificates provided upon request
RSVP essential: phone 8302 4215.
Book Launch
– Building Integrated Connections for Children their Families and Communities
Officially launched by the Hon Julie Collins MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services. This book makes a major contribution to the debate about how we can make services available to the families that most need them. It also addresses the critical issue of co-producing services with children, families and communities so that they feel powerfully engaged in the process. Includes contributions from more than 40 practitioners, policy makers and researchers who work in community services, education and health for state, federal government and non government sectors.
Venue: Amy Wheaton Building, University of SA, Magill.
Time: 6.00pm
Contact: Jane Swansson, on 8397 9333
Thursday 20 October
Official Children’s Week Launch
Children’s Week 2011 will be officially launched by Mrs Liz Scarce, hosted by Vale Park Primary School. Performances by students from Vale Park Primary School,Vale Park Preschooland Marryatville High School and entertainment by ‘Noises for Kids’. By invitation . Compere: Jane Reilly, Channel 10 presenter.
Venue: Vale Park Primary School, 40-56 Ascot Road, Vale Park
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Contact: Children’s Week Association of SA on 8362 2185
Friday 21 October
Playgroup in the Park
Children 0-5yrs and parents/carers welcome to big day out and it is FREE! Bring along your family for a day of fun. Be entertained or enjoy the fun activities available for you and your child to do. Lots of activities including Story Time, Jumping Castle, Dress up Photo Fun, Face Painting, Bubbles, Balloons and Animal Capers. General public also welcome.
Venue: Christie Downs Community House, cnr Flaxmill & Morton Roads, Christie Downs
Time: 10am to 12noon
Contact: Christie Downs Community House on 8384 6894
Sunday 23 October
Prayers for Children of the World
Churches throughout the state will be observing Children’s Week with Prayers for Children of the World. Children’s Week reminds all churches that we care about children, and we can teach our children to care about others. For resources on how to celebrate at your church visit click on Ministry Resources, select Children and Youth, click Children’s Ministry and then Children’s Week.
Monday 24 October – Friday 28 October
Children’s Week Display
Come and see a display of children’s art
Venue: Education Centre Gallery, 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide
Time: 9am to 5pm
Contact: Children’s Week Association of SA on 8362 2185
Save the Children
‘Finding My Magic’
Promotion of Child Rights through the Intensive Supported Play scheme. During Play scheme
sessions, qualified early childhood development staff will use selected episodes from the
Savethe Children’s Finding My Magic series to raise child rights awareness amongst the
children and their parents. Finding My Magic is an award winning, animated, educational
recourse, created toassist young children build empathy, confidence and communication
skills and to develop an awareness of their own rights, as well as their responsibilities to
others. Formore information visit website
Venue: Various locations around metropolitan Adelaide and West Coast of SA
Time: Morning and Afternoon
Contact:Craig Bradbrook , Save the Children Australia on 8338 1777
Monday 24October
Children’s Week Awards Reception
Mrs Scarce, Patron of Children’s Week, will host a reception at Government House and present the Children’s Week Awards recognising excellence in the provision of services to children. The Play Award will also be presented recognising a significant contribution to the development of children’s play. By invitation .
Venue: Government HouseTime: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Contact: Children’s Week Association of South Australia on 8362 2185
International School Library Day
celebrating International School Library Day. An event has been organized to recognize two worthy recipients of School Library related Awards. SLASA will also be showcasing new resources and new ideas as they relate to the new Australian Curriculum.
Also, during International School Library Month, students can participate in a number of events organized by the International School Library Association (IASL).
Activities for 2011 include:
* The Bookmark Project
* Skype Around the World (new for 2011)
* Facebook Friends in School Libraries Around the World Project (new
for 2011)
For more information about ISLM 2011 and the projects for this year, go
to
Tuesday 25 October
National Kidsafe Day
This day aims to increase awareness of unintentional childhood injuries and their prevention, as well as the valuable work of Kidsafe - The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia. 2011 National Kidsafe Day Awards: Celebrating Road Safety Champions. The focus for National Kidsafe Day this year is Road Safety. FREE Child Car Restraint Checking Day to be held in Parking Bay Number 7 of the Myer/ColesCar Park - Centro Colonnades Shopping Centre (accessed from Burgess Drive, Noarlunga Centre) from 10.30am - 2.30pm.
Contact Kidsafe SA on Ph: 8161 6318 or visit for further information
Wednesday 26 October - UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY
Kindy in the Park
Children have the opportunity to go around the park and experience various learning experiences eg music, painting, climbing equipment.
Venue:Modbury Civic Park Time: 9.30am to 12noon
Contact: North Eastern Kindergartens Group on 8251 2700
Helping Children in Flood Effected Queensland
Fundraising for music packages of posters and early learning song CDs for flood affected Children's Centres in Queensland.
Contact: OMEP SA Chapter on 8379 7640
Thursday 27 October
Children’s Safety Celebration
A major annual celebration of children’s safety. A huge array of safety displays and hands-on activities will be set up on the school oval. These include fire and emergency services, Safety Assist, police, water safety and many other safety and community services. Children will undertake a “Safety Trail” as they visit the exhibits and learn more about keeping themselves safe. Students will also take part in a special assembly for invited guests and the school community and they will enjoy an amazing illusion show to finish the day on a fun note!
Venue: Blakeview Primary School, Omega Drive, Blakeview
Time: Assembly 9am. Displays: 9.45am to 2.15pm Concert: 2.15pm to 3pm
Contact: Safer Communities Australia on 0419 827 723
Friday 28 October
Presentation of Minister for Education Awards
Presentation of awards by the Minister for Education to children who have demonstrated outstanding achievement
Venue:
Time:
Contact: Children’s Week Association of SA on 8362 2185
World Teachers Day
Ceremonies at schools throughout the state recognising the essential and valuable contribution which teachers make to students learning. Students present certificates of recognition to teachers. Certificates of Appreciation are available on the AEU Website at:
Supported by: Australian Education Union and the Children's Week Association of SA.
Playgroup in the Park
A big day out for pre-schoolers and it is FREE! Bring along your family for a day of fun, everything is free from the Devonshire tea and sausage sizzle to fruit and water. Be entertained or enjoy the fun activities available for you and your child to do. Lots of activities including animal farms, playdough, bubbles, painting, face painting, clowns, Old McDonalds Farm and children’s services displays.
Venue: Semaphore Foreshore at the end of Semaphore Road.
Time:10.00am to 1.00pm
Contact: Seaton Central on 8235 9556.
Saturday 29 October
Ethnic Schools Children’s Day
A colourful event starting with a grand parade of children, students, parents and community members of ethnic schools from diverse cultural and linguistic background. It starts from Hindmarsh Square, finishing at the Adelaide Festival Centre Terrace where presented will be a program of performances by talented young ethnic schools’ children and students.
Venue: Hindmarsh Square to Adelaide Festival Centre Terrace
Time:Parade – 10:30am; Launch – 11:00am followed by performances
Contact: Ethnic Schools Association of SA on 8301 4814.
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30October
“Slimed!”with CSIRO’s Double Helix Science Club
Hands-on science experiments with the “chemistry” theme.Children will learn about polymers as they make Silly Slime, Gummy Goop, Flubber, Frog Spawn and lots more gooey Slime that they can take home. Messy – but lots of fun! Parents are encourage to come along with children.
Suitable for young people aged 7 to 14 Cost: $15 per child – accompanying parents FREE.
Venue: CSIRO Science Education Centre, Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh (cnr Port Road and Milner Street)
Times: Choice of 90 minute sessions at 10.00am, 12.30pm 3.00pm.
All bookings essential: quiries only: 8463 5937
Sunday 30 October
United Nations Day Dinner
Guest speaker: Ms Leanne Liddle, Project Officer, Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Venue: Ming’s Palace, 157 Gouger Street, Adelaide
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Cost: Banquet $40 per person
Bookings essential: John Crawford 8344 4978 or email
Organisation: United Nations Association of Australia
Scavenger Hunt
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun going for a scavenger hunt.
Wear uniform shirt, shady hat, shoes suitable for walking and bring drink bottle and afternoon tea.
Meet: adjacent to the Weir on the River Torrens
Time: 2.00pm to 4.30pm Cost: Guides $5, Leaders $3 (includes activity and badge) Registration forms on Girl Guides SA website - closing date 14 October
Contact: Girl Guides SA on 8418 0900