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Big Ideas in Small Packages: School Holiday Sculpture Fun at Woollahra Gallery

22/09/2026

Got a young artist at home? These spring school holidays, kids can get creative at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf — and they could even see their own sculpture exhibited in the Gallery. Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is inviting young creators aged 5 to 12 to think small and dream big with the launch of the inaugural Woollahra Super Small Sculpture Prize, alongside a series of hands-on Super Small Sculpture Workshopsduring the spring school holidays. Whether your child is constantly making things at home, loves experimenting with art or simply wants to try something completely different these holidays, this is a…

by jay

School holidays

Supa School Holiday Fun at Supa Centa Moore Park This Spring

21/09/2026

Looking for an easy and affordable way to keep the kids entertained these Spring School Holidays? Head to Supa Centa Moore Park, where families can enjoy free play zones, family-friendly facilities, plenty of places to grab a bite to eat and, best of all, free parking for parents and carers. Whether you’re looking for somewhere for the kids to burn off some energy or simply want to combine a little shopping with some family fun, there’s plenty to make a school holiday visit easy. Free School Holiday Fun Keeping the kids entertained over the holidays doesn’t always have to come…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local mum Kirsty Amland

21/09/2026

This week we meet Vaucluse mum Kirsty Ameland, who has called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20 years and has raised her two teenagers, Audrey and Charlie, surrounded by harbour beaches, local parks and the close-knit community she now couldn’t imagine leaving. Like many local mums, Kirst has spent plenty of years juggling work, school life, kids’ activities and the never-ending job of keeping up with growing children. Along the way, one particular frustration kept coming up: school uniforms. Finding good-quality second-hand uniforms could mean trying to make it to a school uniform sale, endlessly scrolling through online…

by jay

Education, School holidays

Why Writing Is the One Section You Can’t Cram

21/09/2026

Every year, thousands of Sydney families sit down a few weeks out from an exam and realise the writing section is the one they can’t do much about. NAPLAN in March. Selective in May. Scholarship exams in February and July. ICAS in August. Maths can be revised. Reading comprehension improves with practice tests. Even spelling responds to drilling. Writing is different, and it catches families out every time. I’ve spent thirty years teaching writing, and several of those years developing assessments for NAPLAN and UNSW ICAS. For the last eleven years I’ve run Clever Fox Education, helping thousands of children…

by jay

School holidays

Spring School Holiday Fun at Woollahra Libraries

20/09/2026

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these spring school holidays? Woollahra Libraries has a packed program of activities for both younger kids and teenagers across Double Bay, Paddington and Watsons Bay. From spring craft and family movies to robotics, drama, coding, crochet and games, there’s plenty happening throughout the holidays — and many of the activities are free. Activities for Kids Spring Into Craft | Ages 5–12 Kids can create colourful flowers, butterflies and critters in these spring-inspired craft sessions. 📅 28 September – Paddington Library 📅 29 September – Watsons Bay Library 📅 30 September – Woollahra…

by jay

Community, Events, Free

Welcoming the Babies Morning Tea Returns to Kensington This September

19/09/2026

Friday 25 September 2026 | 10am–12pm | Kensington Park Community Centre | Free New parents and their little ones are invited to come together for the annual Welcoming the Babies Morning Tea in Kensington this September. Hosted each spring by Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Federal Member for Kingsford Smith, the morning tea celebrates the newest additions to local families while giving parents an opportunity to meet other families and connect with community organisations, support services and local businesses. Matt Thistlethwaite is the current federal Member for Kingsford Smith. This year’s event will take place on Friday 25 September from 10am to…

by jay

School holidays

Youth Creative Lab Comes to Randwick Town Hall Take Over These School Holidays

19/09/2026

Got a creative teen at home? Randwick Town Hall is transforming into a creative hub these spring school holidays, with five days of free music, art and digital workshops for young people aged 14–20. Take Over: Youth Creative Lab will bring young people together to experiment, create and learn alongside practising artists from Heaps Decent. From songwriting and DJing to digital art and merchandise design, there’s plenty to explore — and no previous experience is needed. Throughout the five-day program, participants can get hands-on with a range of creative activities, including: Songwriting and beat-making DJing Recording and music production Performance…

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Markets

Introducing Bondi Junction Twilight Markets

16/09/2026

There’s a new reason to spend time in Bondi Junction after work. Bondi Junction Twilight Markets are coming to Oxford Street Mall, bringing an exciting new evening market to the heart of the Junction on the last Thursday of every month from 4pm to 9pm. Whether you’re looking to unwind after work, grab dinner on the way home, discover something unique or simply enjoy an evening out with friends and family, the Twilight Markets will offer a changing mix of food, shopping, music and entertainment. Your new Thursday night tradition The markets will bring together an eclectic selection of rotating vendors, giving…

by jay

Community, Free

Spark in the Park: Cops, Community & Kindness Comes to Maroubra These School Holidays

16/09/2026

Looking for a free school holiday activity in the Eastern Suburbs? This one should be a lot of fun for kids who are fascinated by police cars, horses, police dogs and emergency services. Spark in the Park: Cops, Community & Kindness is coming to Broadarrow Reserve in Maroubra on Monday 28 September, bringing NSW Police and the local community together for three hours of family-friendly activities. And it’s completely free. Held as part of the Year of Kindness, the event is all about helping children meet some of the people who work in their community while enjoying plenty of entertainment…

by jay

Books, Free

Author Talk: Katie Hoskins in Conversation with Sophie Stern at Randwick Library

16/09/2026

If your book club is looking for its next read — or you simply love stories about friendship, motherhood and the complicated realities behind seemingly perfect lives — this local author event is worth adding to your calendar. On Wednesday 23 September, Margaret Martin Library in Randwick will welcome local author Katie Hoskins for a conversation about her debut novel, When the Party’s Over. Katie will be joined by Sydney author Sophie Stern for an evening discussing the novel, its characters and the themes of friendship, family and motherhood that run through the story. Even better, Katie is a genuinely…

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Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

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School Holiday Activities in NSW National Parks

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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Big Ideas in Small Packages: School Holiday Sculpture Fun at Woollahra Gallery

Supa School Holiday Fun at Supa Centa Moore Park This Spring

Monday’s Local mum Kirsty Amland

Why Writing Is the One Section You Can’t Cram

Spring School Holiday Fun at Woollahra Libraries

Welcoming the Babies Morning Tea Returns to Kensington This September

Youth Creative Lab Comes to Randwick Town Hall Take Over These School Holidays

Introducing Bondi Junction Twilight Markets

Spark in the Park: Cops, Community & Kindness Comes to Maroubra These School Holidays

Author Talk: Katie Hoskins in Conversation with Sophie Stern at Randwick Library

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