Overview of Essentials of Education Course 2026

Dates and Details 2026

*In-person sessions located in Sunshine Coast, QLD

*All times listed are in AEST

TERM 1:

  • IN-PERSON: 12 February - 12 March

    5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm

    and

  • ONLINE (Zoom): 10 February - 10 March

    5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm

    plus Crafting Session Saturday 21 February 9.00am to 12.00pm

CONTENT:

Understanding the essentials of how young children develop and learn and what supports whole child development in a healthy way

Crafting: Felting

TERM 2:

  • IN-PERSON: 21 May - 18 June

    5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm

    and

  • ONLINE (Zoom): 19 May - 16 June

    5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm

    plus Crafting Session Saturday 30 May 9am to 12pm

CONTENT:

Creating a nourishing environment by developing practice in observation skills

Crafting: Making a moving picture

TERM 3:

  • IN-PERSON: 20 August - 17 September

    5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm

    and

  • ONLINE (Zoom): 18 Aug - 15 September

    5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm

    plus Crafting Session Saturday 29 August 9am to 12pm

CONTENT:

Knowing myself

Activities: Painting, Building a shadow theatre, props, sets and puppets for the healing tale

TERM 4:

  • IN-PERSON: 15 October - 12 November

    5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm

    and

  • ONLINE (Zoom): 13 October - 10 November

    5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm

    plus Crafting Session Saturday 24 October 9am to 12pm

    CONTENT

    Going beyond: Microcosm & Macrocosm

    Activities: Creating new rituals/celebrations with story, song, poetry, movement