programs, groups & classes
Our programs & classes for children & teens run Tuesday - Friday during the school terms.
We also offer classes, events and seasonal celebrations for adults and the whole family, in collaboration with Commonplace Vasse and special guest facilitators.
Please see below for information on our programs and classes for each age group.
All families who enrol in any of our Village Learning Programs or Classes are required to join the Education Commons Membership, via Commonplace Vasse - Currently $20 per month / family.
Your Education Commons Membership (also known a Custodian Contribution) contributes to the essential running costs of Commonplace Vasse (of which Village Learning is part of) and covers things like the commercial lease, utilities, maintenance and admin expenses, keeping our Commonplace Community functional & sustainable.
A small levy of $6 is also added to each child’s tuition fees, to cover the Village Learning Co-ops basic admin expenses.
Please see program and fee information below.
Fees are required to be paid in full immediately upon enrolment via direct deposit.
Payment plans via PayThen app are available on request *additional 4% processing fee applies
Age Groups
Please note that our age groups are a guide only are not hard and fast. We take into consideration each child’s individual development, capacity and needs and make our program placements based on a holistic perspective.
Babies & Toddlers
0 - 4 year old Possums Playgroup
Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am
About: Our Possums Playgroup is parent led and run, with a focus on play, connection and creativity in nature.
Each week our parents rotate as parent leaders, leading the morning song circle and a simple activity for all the possums to enjoy.
When: Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30am
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: Max 12 families
Fees: Included in your $20/month Education Commons Membership
Kindergarten (Early Years)
4-6 years
Early Years Kindy
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
About: Our Early Years Kindy Classes are facilitated weekly drop & leave sessions with fully qualified, highly experienced and wonderful early years educators.
Sessions focus on exploration, sensory & early learning experiences, physical challenges, nature craft, bushwalking, songs and stories and lots of time for unstructured play.
When: Tues & Thurs 9:30am - 1:30pm
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: Max 12 children *Min numbers apply
Fees: $800 per semester, per day attending, Plus your $20/mth Education Commons Membership.
Families are also required to provide at least 1 session of care-giver help per term to support our educators.
Middle Primary 6-9 years
Middle Primary - Tuesdays 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
LET GROW PLAY CLUB.
Next year, in 2025, the Middle Primary program will be running as usual, teacher-led with Kate Reilly as the Educator, where the children will explore a range of subjects together including maths, science, language arts, geography, handwork and arts, in a whole-being centred, play-based, creative and interested led way. You can pre-register for 2025 if your child is be 6-9 years old.
For Term 4 of 2024, the Middle Primary program is Parent-Led and child initiated (please note there are no fees for this gathering). Every week, families gather and children get to participate in their own Let Grow Play Club.
Let Grow Play Clubs are “clubs’ for children who get to decide and create their own projects that foster independence. The programs are entirely child-inspired, initiated, designed and implemented without parental guidance (and either no, or minimal supervision from afar, supervision from adults). The children become engrossed in unstructured, unsupervised risky free play and activities - whilst undertaking self-directed projects such as learning to catch a bus by themselves, building a cubby fort or digging a big hole, going to a cafe and ordering and eating by themselves with some friends, making a meal in the kitchen and sharing it with others (and cleaning up after), making a shopping list and going shopping, write letters and mail it.. the list is endless, and it’s up the children.
Meanwhile, parents gather and share a cuppa, connect and loosely supervise as appropriate for age / safety / activities.
In between Let Grow Play Club sessions, families will also undertake “Nature Study / Nature Journalling”, which is parent-led and inspired. Children will be required to bring a Nature Journal to draw, paint, write, stick things into - for their observational purposes.
When: Tues, approx 9:30am - 1:30pm (times vary each week)
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: 5-7 children (small group atmosphere)
Fees: No fees, aside from your $20/month Education Commons membership fee. However parents may wish to put aside approx. ($50-100 for materials and potential excursion costs).
Families are required to be present for the session (or organise care / supervision between the other families) and be responsible for co-coordinating, cleaning and other Parent Help requirements.
Note: Even though Term 4 is a parent-led program with no fees, families expected families commit to the whole term for continuity, stability and community of the children.
Upper Primary 9-12 years
Creative Discovery Program - Wednesdays
9:30 am - 2:00 pm *begins in week 2
About: A holistic and engaging program with experienced and diverse educator Kate Reilly.
The children will explore a range of subjects together including maths, science, language arts, geography, handwork and arts, in a whole-being centred, creative and interested led way.
When: Wednesdays 9:30am - 2:00pm
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: Max 12 children
Fees: Approx. $900 per semester *Plus your $20/month Education Commons membership fee.
Families are also required to provide at least 1 session of care-giver help per term to support our educators.
Rewild Program - Thursdays - 8 - 12 years
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
About: Our Rewild Program with Andrew is a meeting place between kids passions and the changing seasons. Utilising his skills in bushcraft, wilderness awareness, creativity and storytelling, combined with his Steiner education training, Andrew provides an engaging atmosphere of exploration and discovery. Specialised in the 8-Shields framework, the program is permeated with core nature-connection routines to cultivate meaningful experiences with each other and nature. Kids can expect to take on fun projects, play exhilarating games, cultivate their skills with knife and fire, find calm in the wind, have courageous conversations, and explore our majestic home on country. Come and join us as we explore our wild belonging.
When: Thurs 9:30am - 2:00pm
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: Max 12 Children *Min numbers apply
Fees: $900 per semester *Plus your $20/month Education Commons membership.
Families are also required to provide at least 1 session of care-giver help per term to support our educator.
Classical Education Coop Day
(Charlotte Mason)
Primary - 6 - 12 years
Fridays 10:00am - 12noon
About: In Term 4 families following (or wanting to explore) a Charlotte Mason or Classical Education approach will gather in a traditional CMEC style coop on Fridays. As a starting point, the Coop will begin with the general subjects:
Hymns + Folksongs
Composer Study
Artist Study
Recitation - poetry and scripture
A variety of other subjects may be suited to the group and included, such as: Solfege, Foreign Languages (Latin, Italian, German), Folks Dances, Outdoor Geography / Scouting, Nature Study, Handicrafts + Art Instruction, undertaken in a classical Charlotte Mason approach.
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: 5-7 children (intentional small group atmosphere)
Fees: No fees, aside from your $20/month Education Commons membership fee. However parents should put aside approx. $100/term for materials.
Families are required to be present for the session (or organise care / supervision between the other families) and be responsible for co-coordinating, cleaning and other Parent Help requirements. Membership to the CMEC is encouraged.
Note: Even though this is a parent led program, it is expected that families commit to a whole term for continuity, stability and community of the children.
Adolescent Program - 12+ years
Wednesday Adolescent Program
About: Our Wednesday Adolescent program, consists of a morning and afternoon class, focusing on 2 - 4 different academic subjects each term, including math, geography, science, biology, astronomy, language arts, history, philosophy, psychology & other social sciences and various specialty classes.
Our Wednesday Adolescent program is run by our highly experienced, knowledgeable and passionate educator Jean-Michel David, who draw from his 30 plus years in education, bringing the richness of the Waldorf pedagogy to each class.
When: Wednesday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: Max 14 Teens *Min numbers apply
Fees: $1000 per semester
*Plus your $20/month Education Commons membership fee
**All families are required to contribute 1 session of lunchtime supervision (1 hour) and facilitate 1 x end of day clean (approx. half hour) per term. A working with children’s check is required for all supervising adults.
Mindful Movement for Teens - Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm *Beginning August 2nd
About: Nurturing mindful movement classes for youth, with U-Yoga teacher Kerstin Woosnam.
Designed for stress release & body-mind strengthening, teens will explore the benefits of breathing, strengthening, stretching and resting for better health and wellbeing. A perfect way to finish the school week!
For more info on our wonderful teacher Kerstin and to see her other offerings, visit www.u-yoga.com.au
When: Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse
Group size: Max 14 Teens *Min numbers apply
Fees: $60 per 4 week block
*Plus your $20/month Education Commons membership fee.
Adventure, Explore & Connect
About: Casual social, adventure, community and creative activities with different facilitators, at various locations in the Busselton - Margaret River Region. Register your interest via the enrolment form and we will notify you when we have an upcoming activity. We aim do one activity per month as a guide.
Activities may include surfing, kayaking, high-ropes, climbing, caving, art classes and community contribution. These classes will be optional and will be advertised casually to those interested on a week to week basis.
When: Fridays mornings - Monthly
Where: Village Learning, at Commonplace Vasse and various outdoor locations around the Margaret River Region
Group size: Max 15 Teens *Min numbers apply for certain activities.
Fees: variable, depending on the activities *Plus your $20/month Education Commons membership fee.
Adults
Parent Community Workshops
Parenting and education support workshops with experienced Steiner educator and family therapist in training, Sally Upchurch.
Contact us at hello@villagelearning.net.au for upcoming dates and registration.
The Discussion Lounge at Commonplace Vasse
Topical, thought provoking, soul stirring discussions, facilitated by members of the Commonplace community.
When: Monthly on Wednesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Exchange: Free for Education Commons members. Invited guests welcome with a $5 visitors donation.
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Whole Family
Seasonal Celebrations & Events
Village learning hosts open, all inclusive multi-faith seasonal celebrations and events throughout the year.
Our seasonal celebrations & events offer beautiful opportunities for our community to come together as a whole throughout the year, strengthening friendships and connections whilst honouring special moments and times of year together.
They also offer an opportunity for new families to connect with our community and get a feel for what Village Learning is all about!
Join our mailing list to hear about upcoming Village Learning events.
Feast + Fellowship at Commonplace Vasse
Social gatherings to build community and connection. Bring the whole family and join the wider Commonplace community for an evening together.
When: Bi-monthly on Fridays, 4:30 - 7:30pm
Exchange: Free for Education Commons members. Invited guests welcome with a $5 visitors donation.
BYO: Food, drinks, utensils & picnic mat.
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