Holiday Workshops and Experiences
Australian Institute of Music Holiday Workshop – Performance
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Sydney Campus
Date: Monday 14 April 2025
AIM’s new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance. Created for students in Year 9 to Year 12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.
Learn, practice and perform contemporary and classic pop, rock and soul tunes, under the expertise of Australia’s leading music mentors.
Australian Institute of Music Holiday Workshop – Songwriting
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Sydney Campus
Date: Monday 14 April 2025
Created for students in Year 9 to Year 12, AIM’s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.
This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become.
Future Creators’ Day
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Paddington Campus
Date: Monday 14 April 2025
Future Creators’ Day is a hands-on experience for Year 10 and 11 students passionate about creativity, design, and visual storytelling. Hosted by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore future study and career paths in the creative industries.
Join us on campus for a day of immersive workshops led by expert academics and industry professionals. Get a taste of our newly offered Game Art specialisation, along with workshops in Animation, Painting, Textiles & Fashion Design, Object Design, and Graphic Design. Whether you’re interested in digital art, interactive storytelling, or traditional design disciplines, this event is designed to help you develop your skills and discover your creative potential.
Connect with like-minded students, experience university life, and gain insights into studying at UNSW. Future Creators’ Day is your chance to turn your creative passion into a future career.
School Holiday ‘Out There’ Sailing Program
Organisation: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Date: Monday 14 April to Thursday 17 April 2025
The ‘Out There’ School Holiday Sailing Program is for participants who are 12-17 years old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with others whilst sailing.
This four-day program will include a variety of sailing activities that are focused on having fun and learning basic sailing skills. Sessions will be conducted on a mix of Club vessels, including the RPAYC’s fleet of Elliott 7 Keelboats, Pacer Dinghies, Windsurf and SUP Boards, Hobie-Cat dinghies and Powerboats.
Empower Her: Women in Finance, Economics, and Politics Workshop
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Parramatta Innovation Hub
Date: Monday 14 April to Tuesday 15 April 2025
Join us for an empowering two day workshop focused on Women in Finance, Economics, and Politics, hosted at the UNSW Parramatta Innovation Hub. This event is designed to inspire and equip women (cis and trans) with the knowledge and skills to excel in these fields.
This workshop is specifically aimed at Year 11 and Year 12 high school female-identifying students, providing them with a unique opportunity to:
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Gain Early Exposure: Get a head start in understanding the fields of finance, economics, and politics before entering university or the workforce.
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Build Confidence: Develop confidence in managing personal finances and exploring career paths traditionally dominated by men.
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Meet Role Models: Interact with successful women professionals who can serve as role models and mentors, offering guidance and inspiration.
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Hands-On Learning: Participate in interactive activities and simulations that make learning about finance and economics engaging and practical.
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Career Insights: Explore various career options and understand the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in finance, economics, and politics.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and professionals, building a network that can support your future career aspirations.
Experience Macquarie Days
Organisation: Macquarie University
Location: Macquarie Wallumattagal Campus
Date: Monday 14 April to Tuesday 15 April 2025
Make the most of the April school holidays by spending ‘a day in the life’ of a uni student!
Our Experience Macquarie Days give you the opportunity to attend information sessions and interactive workshops, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces, and explore our campus with a Macquarie student guide. You’ll have the flexibility to structure your day around your interests – the choice is yours.
Whether you’re certain about your future path or you’re still exploring your options, these taster days will give you a feel for university life, connect you with students just like you, and maybe even get you thinking about fields of study that you’re yet to consider.
Discover Health Sciences at ACU North Sydney
Organisation: Australian Catholic University
Location: ACU North Sydney Campus
Date: Thursday 24 April 2025
Are you ready to explore a career that makes a real difference? Discover what it’s like to study nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology at ACU North Sydney.
Take part in hands-on workshops where you’ll get a feel for the practical skills you’ll develop as a future healthcare professional.
Tour our campus and experience our state-of-the-art, fully functional simulation wards, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative training that makes ACU health sciences graduates highly sought after by employers.