Northern Beaches Mums Group
Northern Beaches Mums Group

Back To School Guide Term 2 2023

Term 2 is here and that means it’s time to find new classes and activities!

We have joined up with some amazing businesses to bring you this guide for Term 2 2023. We have a wide variety of classes and activities for babies, girls, and boys!


Ladies Running Errands Northern Beaches

Ladies Running Errands Northern Beaches is the perfect solution when you need a breather from daily activities, especially when the kids go back to school. Owner, Theresa Finister Lynch, will be there to take care of those little (or big) things quickly, easily, and economically. She is that extra family member everybody wishes they had. 

Theresa’s services include:

  • School and Day Care pickups & drop offs
  • After School Activity pickups & drop offs
  • Pet sitting, minding, and transport
  • Medical and Dental appointment companion
  • 24-hour airport drop off and pick up (all age child seats supplied)

Phone: 0432 144 861
Email: nbeaches.theresa@ladiesrunningerrands.com.au
Website: https://ladiesrunningerrands.com.au/northern-beaches/
Facebook: Ladies Running Errands Northern Beaches


TinkerTank

TinkerTank has been working with students around the Sydney region for over 8 years, we are THE premium STEAM after school enrichment program, with the most qualified and passionate Mentors. Did you know they invented this unique approach? 

After school sessions are now 2.5 hours long of super-engaged learning of STEM and STEAM subjects.

What is STEM/STEAM? STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATHS as inspiration for guiding and mentoring students’ natural curiosity,  creating dialogue and critical thinking in a relevant and engaging way.

CODING – ROBOTICS – 3D PRINTING – DESIGN – MEDIA

💡Ages 5 and up! 
🔧 5:1 mentor to student ratio
✂️ Hundreds of Challenges – no two days are the same.
🔎 Memberships and Drop-ins
🚀 Saturday Sessions, 10am to 12pm or 11am to 1pm
🤖 Birthday Parties
⚡️ Corporate Team Building and Events

Bus pick up service available: just $5 more per week! 

Term based Commitment:

  • Manly Village Primary School – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Manly West Primary School – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Curl Curl Primary School – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Harbord Primary School – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • St Mary’s Catholic Primary School – Friday
  • St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School – Monday
  • ANZAC Park Primary School – Wednesday

You can also drop off your child on your chosen day, 3:30pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Teen’s at MEDIALAB: powered by TinkerTank. A space for high school aged students to meet and collab on projects. What makes it unique? Hands on Media, AR/VR and levelling up your hard and soft skills in a creative environment. Memberships and Drop ins.

For more details and information please contact them!

Phone: 1300 670 104
Email: hello@tinkertank.rocks
Website: https://www.tinkertank.rocks/
Facebook: TinkerTank
Instagram: _tinkertank_


CAPA Academy

TERM 2 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Dance, Musical theatre, Acting, Singing, Acrobatics and Cirque (NEW)

Students have the opportunity to participate in specialized programs focusing on one art-form or a full cross training program for those seeking a more versatile performance future. Both pathways develop performing artists of the future. Developing talent and performing artists is second nature to CAPA Academy, with former students and current tutors working in every field of the profession in Dance, Theatre, Film, Television and Production.

Age Groups: Pre-School 2-5yrs, Pre-Junior 5-6yrs, Junior 7-9yrs, Pre-Teen 10-12yrs, Teen 12-14yrs, Pre-Senior 15-18yrs and Adults 18+

Dance: RAD Ballet, Contemporary-Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap,Jazz and Funk
Musical Theatre: Sing, Dance, Act, and spoken Dialogues 
Drama: Acting for Stage & Screen, Movement, Improvisation, Characterisations, Scripts and Plays.
Singing: All Song Genres, Technique, Skills, Harmonies, Repertoire and Performance
Acrobatics: Stretch, Strength, Balancing, Tumbling, 
Cirque: Silks, Lyra, Contortion and Circus.

Student can participate in Classes – Competition Teams – Examinations – One on one Coaching

They are an approved Active & Creative Kids provider. 

Transport Service daily from the following schools: Mona Vale, Collaroy Plateau, Wheeler Heights, Newport, Narrabeen North Public Schools and Sacred Heart Catholic School Mona Vale

Phone: 0402 726 676
Email: admin@capa-academy.com.au
Website: https://capa-academy.com.au
Facebook: CAPA Academy
Instagram: capaacademy
Location: Unit 24, 14 Jubilee Avenue, Warriewood


Free Your Voice Studios

Free Your Voice Studios are the leading vocal coaching studios on the Northern Beaches. If you want to sing freely and with confidence, these classes are for you! Highly skilled teachers develop singers of all ages and skill levels in the areas of vocal technique, stagecraft, musicality and much more. 

Their famous SING YOUR HEART OUT HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS are available in Belrose and Manly Vale these school holidays! They also have a SONGWRITING WORKSHOP in Manly Vale for teenagers. 

GROUP CLASSES are available for primary aged students at Beacon Hill, Forestville, and Allambie Heights.

PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS and group classes for teenagers and adults are available in Frenchs Forest. 

This year Free Your Voice Studios is putting on a huge show at Glen Street Theatre!

Phone: 0425 297 827
Email: freeyourvoicestudios@gmail.com
Website: https://freeyourvoicestudios.com.au
Facebook: Free Your Voice Studios


Ladybug Music

Ladybug Music is not just another kids music class. They are a one-of-a-kind educational music program for young children (infant – 4 years) and their caregivers in Sydney, taught by professional musicians.

Why Ladybug Music?

  • Awesome music
  • Great community of music-loving families
  • Educational fun

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, nanny, or another caregiver, you (and your child) are bound to love the warm, interactive, energetic experience of our Ladybug Music classes.

With the award-winning curriculum and music Ladybug Music are confident that your child will grow to love music and blossom into a confident, social, and creative girl or boy!

Phone: 0432 922 727
Email: Office@LadybugMusicOz.com.au
Website: https://ladybugmusicoz.com.au
Facebook: Ladybug Music Oz
Instagram: ladybugmusicoz


Plié, Groove ’n’ Shuffle

School of Performing Arts & All Star Cheerleading Club

Plié has been developing & nurturing performers & athletes across the Northern Beaches for the past 26 years. Plié offers classes for all ages & abilities – from tiny dancers to professionals and everyone in between, all taught by qualified, caring & inspiring teachers & coaches.

Plié has been recognised for 5 consecutive years as the Northern Beaches Most Outstanding Performing Arts Business & was honoured to receive the Northern Beaches Council Inclusion Award.

  • Jazz
  • Tap
  • Ballet
  • Hip Hop
  • Lyrical/Contemporary
  • Breakdance
  • Musical Theatre
  • Tumbling/Acro
  • All Star Cheerleading
  • Singing & Drama
  • Adult Classes
  • Boys Classes
  • Eisteddfod Groups
  • Morning classes for tinies
  • Classes for people living with additional needs
  • Dance & Cheerleading Birthday Parties
  • Holiday Workshops

Northern Beaches purpose built studio locations at Cromer & Mona Vale.

Plié are part of the Active & Creative Kids Programs & offer free trials before committing to enrolment. 

Taking Term 2 enrolments now – come and join the fun of the Plié community.

Phone: 9984 0988
Email: info@pgns.com.au
Website: https://plie.com.au
Instagram: pliegroovenshuffle_cromer and pliepittwater
Locations: 175-177 South Creek Road, Cromer and Unit D, 77-79 Bassett Street, Mona Vale


Bricks 4 Kidz

Students joining a BRICKS 4 KIDZ After School Workshop will construct a new and exciting model each week. If your school isn’t listed, join the program on Wednesday afternoon at the Collaroy centre or Thursday afternoon at the Forest Community Arts Centre!

The After School classes are ideal for kids of any age or skill level. They offer a perspective into the world of STEM through problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking in weekly workshops, along with having a fun time with friends in a more relaxed environment than the usual everyday curriculum. So MUCH MORE than just FUN!

Join in all the fun of the BRICKS 4 KIDZ After School workshops with LEGO®. Be sure to book NOW if you are interested so that you don’t miss out on any of the awesome builds.

YES! They are an approved provided for the Creative Kids Rebate. Your 2023 Creative Kids Vouchers expire on 30 June 2023 – just it in Term 2 to save $100!

Phone: 0476 884 100
Website: https://www.bricks4kidz.com.au/sydney-northern-beaches/program-events/after-school-programs/
Locations: Collaroy and Forestville


Northern Beaches & Mosman College

FEE FREE SHORT COURSES 

With the kids back at school, NOW is your opportunity to study to help you gain employment, move into further study or upskill! This can be done at no cost for many NSW residents thanks to the NSW Government’s Adult & Community Education (ACE) funding (available for a limited time). 

With expanded eligibility criteria you may be eligible. Can you say yes to any of the below criteria? 

  • I am mature age (over 55 years) looking to upskill / reskill; or 
  • I am unemployed/under employed (under 25 hours); or 
  • I left school prior to year 12 or equivalent; or 
  • I am returning to the workforce after a gap of more than 12 months. 

More options are available. For a full list of eligibility criteria go to: https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/ace_funding 

There are fee free* funded short courses in: Computers – Microsoft Office, Touch Typing, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Zoom, English Language, Health & Community, First Aid, Child Protection, Medical Receptionist and Public Speaking. For a full list of courses available go to: https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/courses/Funded+Training/ACE+Adult+and+Community+Education 

If you want to take your study one step further, there is also fee free Certificate/Diploma courses available under NSW Fee Free* (limited places available). 

Choose from accredited certificate and diploma courses in Counselling, Project Management, School Based Education Support Worker, Early Childcare, Business, Entrepreneurship, Aged Care, Nursing Assistant, Disability, Computers, Allied Health, Leisure &Health, Community Services, Leadership & Management or Human Resources.  

See https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au/courses/Funded+Training/NSW+Fee+Free for further details. 

Northern Beaches & Mosman College is a not-for-profit organisation. They have been providing quality, flexible and supportive training to their students for more than 30 years. The College has campuses at Brookvale and Mosman. Daytime and/or evening courses are available, beginning in May.  

See the website, attend the Open Day on the 27th of April or contact the College for further information! 

*Eligibility criteria applies.  
Training under NSW Fee Free and Adult & Community Education is fully funded by the NSW Government

Phone: 9970 1000
Website: https://nbmc.nsw.edu.au 

 


Stella Maris College

Year 7 2026 – Enrolling Soon!

Enrolment applications for Year 7 2026 (current Year 4 students) open soon. Please join the Enrolment Register as the first step of the enrolment process. Registered families will automatically receive the online application link via email as soon as applications open on June 12. Applications for Year 7 2026 close on Friday 28 July with enrolment interviews taking place in September. As demand for Year 7 places is strong, we encourage you to join the Enrolment Register now.

To join the Enrolment Register, click here: https://enrol.stellamaris.nsw.edu.au/registration/start

Phone: 9977 5144
Website: https://stellamaris.nsw.edu.au
Facebook: Stella Maris College, Manly
Twitter: Stella Maris College
Location: 52 Eurobin Avenue, Manly


Modbod Kids

Modbod Kids is a recreational based gymnastics club, with the primary objective of helping every kid learn new gymnastics skills (with solid foundations) and improve their strength. Their programs are a combination of gymnastics, strength and tumbling, based in a fun non-competitive learning environment.

Their main program offerings include:

  1. Kindy Gym (20mth-3yrs)
  2. Mini Active Bods (3-4yrs)
  3. Junior Gym (4-5yrs)
  4. Gymnastics Fun (5-7yrs)
  5. Little Active Bods (boys strength & movement) (5-12yrs)
  6. Boys Gymnastics  (5-12yrs)
  7. Girls Acro & Tumbling (5-15yrs)

Get in touch today for a free trial class. 

Phone: 0425317981
Email: info@modbod.com.au
Website: https://modbod.com.au/programs/modbod-kids/
Facebook: Modbod Kids
Instagram: modbodkids
Location: Unit 3-4, 21 Orlando Road, Cromer


Bush To Bridge Tutoring

Bush To Bridge Tutoring provides individualised tutoring support to students in years K-12 across a variety of subject areas. They help students surpass their personal and academic goals through high-quality, engaging, and flexible sessions. Bush to Bridge Tutoring are currently accepting new students for Term 2, and operate predominantly within Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore. 

They offer a range of services to cater to all learning styles: 

📘1 in-person tutoring
📘1-1 online tutoring
📘Small group tutoring
📘Essay/assignment marking

The Tutors

  • All tutors received a High Achievers Award for academic excellence in the HSC, meaning they scored 90+ in their respective subjects.
  • All tutors are recent graduates with a wealth of expertise in the current NSW Curriculum.
  • All tutors hold a current Working with Children Check. 
  • All tutors are enthusiastic, supportive, and passionate about each student’s learning.

Use CODE: NBMT223 for 25% off your first session!

To find out more about their services, or to lodge an enquiry, please contact them using the details below! 

Phone: 0410 972 452
Email: admin@bushtobridgetutoring.com
Website: https://www.bushtobridgetutoring.com/
Facebook: Bush To Bridge Tutoring


Women & Children First – Circle of Security

One to one delivery or via ZOOM for this attachment parenting program.

This relationship-based, early intervention program focuses on how many family relationships provide children with the emotional support they need, to develop and safely explore their world.

Decades of university-based research has confirmed that secure children show increased empathy, have greater self-esteem, better relationships with their parents and peers, enhanced school readiness and an increased ability to handle their emotions effectively.

Call to book in!

Phone: 9971 4499
Email: susan.c@wacf.org.au
Website: https://womenandchildrenfirst.org.au
Facebook: Women & Children First
Instagram: women_children_first


Women & Children First – Love and Logic

Free 3-week program with childcare available. Limited spots, so attendees must book in advance.

16th May to 30th May, Tuesday 10am to 12pm

NEW parenting program – learn about the benefits of how to practice positive parenting, plus the science behind creating connected family relationships and how to include self-care for yourself. The free, 3-week program covers parental self-care, positive parenting strategies for your family and mindfulness practice for yourself. You will com away with new ideas for yourself and your family.

Phone: 9971 4499
Email: admin@wacf.org.au
Website: https://womenandchildrenfirst.org.au
Facebook: Women & Children First
Instagram: women_children_first


The Back To School Term 2 Guide is the perfect guide to showcase your business and activities!

We are still accepting submissions for the guide at a discounted price (as you have missed the special edition newsletter). You can still be part of all the other platforms including the website, Facebook and Instagram.

Click here to find out how.