School Excursion Workshops

STAGE 3 / STAGE 4
The Lost Ghosts of Lawson
By Antony Mann

Participate in a Q&A with the author and/or editor of this thrilling middle-grade ghost story and tour some of the real life locations featured in the novel. Learn about local Blue Mountains history and engage in a ghost story writing exercise.

Cost: $15/student
(OR $32/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 36 students
Duration: 3 hours

STAGE 1/2
The Leftover Lemon Dilemma
By Dannielle Viera

Enjoy a reading of this juicy story by the publisher. Students will then get a tour of the Lyttleton gardens and a hands-on lesson in baking lemon shortbread*. The excursion concludes with a writing exercise based around a favourite food.

Cost:
$15/student
(OR $35/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 3 hours

*We can accomodate any dietary needs – simply let us know in booking form.

STAGE 1/2
Cockatoo Magic
By Katharine Rogers

Meet a magical cockatoo named Snowy in this colourful picture book, read by the publisher. Students will then get a tour of the Lyttleton gardens and a hands-on mixed media art workshop. The excursion concludes with a writing exercise based around a magical animal.

Cost: $15/student
(OR $32/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 3 hours

ES1/S1
P is for Permaculture
By Sharon Baldwin

Students will enjoy a reading and Q&A with the author and a scavenger hunt in the Lyttleton gardens. We’ll conclude with crafting garden markers and/or seed bombs that kids can take home.

Cost: $15/student
(OR $30/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 2.5 hours

PRE-K/ES1
What Is It?
By Sharon Baldwin

Students will enjoy a reading and Q&A with the author followed by an open-ended drawing activity. We’ll also explore painting with different emotions. (All washable painting materials supplied.)

Cost: $15/student
(OR $30/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 2 hours

PRE-K/ES1
Today I’m Playing Dress-Ups
By Tyger-Lee

Students will enjoy a reading and Q&A with the publisher and have an opportunity to play dress-ups with supplied costumes. We will also play some simple drama games and make a paper crown or mask to take home.

Cost: $15/student
(OR $30/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 2 hours

PRE-K/ES1
Goodnight Blue Mountains
By Skye Taylor

Students will enjoy a reading and Q&A with the author or publisher followed by a Blue Mountains art activity. We’ll conclude with a game based around the native animals featured in the books.

Cost: $15/student
(OR $30/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 2 hours

PRE-K/ES1
One Green Smoothie – Available in May
By Sharon Baldwin

Students will practise their numeracy skills with this unique counting book that doubles as a smoothie recipe which they’ll get to make and sample. We will also create a fruit-based artwork to take home.

Cost: $15/student
(OR $30/student includes copy of the book)
Min 10 students / Max 32 students
Duration: 2 hours