Slang, Stories, and Creative Fun!
Week 6 in the Junior Holiday Program kicked off with energy, creativity, and plenty of laughs! Students explored English through Australian culture, vocabulary building, and exciting outings around Melbourne. Here’s a snapshot of our week so far:
🎨 Monday: Vocabulary & Tote Bag Painting
Monday morning began with a fun warmer activity to get everyone talking and feeling comfortable. Students then dove into a vocabulary-building session exploring everyday English expressions, practising new words through interactive games and group activities. The session wrapped up with a collaborative quiz to reinforce the day’s learning, building confidence and communication skills in a relaxed environment.
In the afternoon, students got creative with a tote bag painting activity! Everyone designed and painted their very own tote bags, expressing their personalities through art while practising descriptive language — and taking home a fantastic keepsake to remember the week by.
🏛️ Tuesday: Language Skills & Old Melbourne Gaol
Tuesday’s morning session focused on reading and listening skills, with students working through engaging texts and activities to build comprehension and expand their vocabulary. Students practised speaking through interactive games, including a lively round of broken telephone and group discussion activities that had everyone laughing and learning together.
In the afternoon, students ventured out to the Old Melbourne Gaol for an unforgettable excursion! They explored the historic site, learning about Melbourne’s fascinating — and sometimes spooky — history while practising their English in a real-world setting. It was a brilliant opportunity to combine cultural learning with language development.
🇦🇺 Wednesday: Aussie Slang & Sports in the Park
Wednesday morning kicked off with a simplified version of Boggle as a warm-up to get everyone’s brains buzzing. Students then dove into Australian slang, exploring a short list of classic Aussie expressions — with a fun lean into Australian food vocabulary too! They completed a slang-based worksheet activity before putting their new knowledge to the test with a group quiz to consolidate all the vocabulary from the session. The morning wrapped up with a lively game of Heads Down, Thumbs Up to finish on a high note.
In the afternoon, students headed to Flagstaff Gardens for outdoor sports, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air while practising teamwork and following instructions in English.
🎵 Thursday: Music & ArtVo
Thursday’s morning session began with a fun warm-up round of Broken Telephone Drawing, getting everyone laughing and communicating. Students then explored a slideshow of musical instruments, listing as many as they could before expanding into broader music-related vocabulary. A Kahoot quiz helped consolidate all the new words. In the second half of the morning, students chose music they love and shared it with the class, using a worksheet template to help describe their opinions and express how the music made them feel. The session finished with an energetic round of Pictionary.
In the afternoon, students ventured out to ArtVo for an incredible immersive art experience, posing with 3D artworks and exploring creativity in a totally unique way!
🎉 Friday: Invitations, Hobbies & Class Party
Friday morning began with a warmer discussing hobbies and what everyone likes to do on the weekend. Students then practised key phrases for inviting someone to do something and how to politely decline — essential social English skills! A hobby vocabulary worksheet helped reinforce the new language. The morning continued with the ‘Meatball Game’ to practise vocabulary in increasingly challenging rounds — first using limited vocabulary, then single words, then actions only! The session wrapped up with an exciting Jeopardy Labs game covering a variety of topics from across the whole program.
The week finished in the best way possible — with a Class Party! Students celebrated their hard work, new friendships, and all the amazing things they’d learned together. What a way to end the program! 🎊
✅ That’s a wrap on Week 6!
Week 6 in the Junior Holiday Program was packed with culture, creativity, and connection. From Australian slang and music vocabulary to practising social English, exploring Melbourne’s iconic sites, and celebrating together, students built their English confidence in fun and memorable ways. We’re so proud of everything they achieved — what an incredible group! 🌟