Activities & Classes During School Hours for Homeschooled Children in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

If you are homeschooling, or planning to homeschool, your child you might find our list of classes and activities in the local area, that run during school hours helpful. Here is a list of classes on offer in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter.

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Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters

Location: Anna Bay
Website: Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters

Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters are open 364 days of the year (closed Christmas Day) from 9-5pm. They offer school excursions and a Mini Marine Biologist program in the school holidays. The LEARN section on their website includes Lesson Plans for all primary school stages. Under Elasmopage on the LEARN tab you’ll find resources relating to Plastic Pollution, Endangered Sharks, Sustainable Fishing and more. There is also Planet Warrior Education with books and e-books, podcasts, free online lessons and programs and a blog covering an array of topics around science and sustainability.

Additional Classes

  • Newcastle Parkour
  • Phoenix Park Farm
  • Hunter Alt School
  • The Authentic Child
  • The Nature Space

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