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School holiday fun for indoors and out

Melanie CoramThe West Australian
Tresillian Arts Centre in Nedlands hosts school holiday art and craft programs as well as yoga and gardening.
Camera IconTresillian Arts Centre in Nedlands hosts school holiday art and craft programs as well as yoga and gardening. Credit: Supplied picture

Tomorrow's edition of School's Out is packed with ideas to keep the kids occupied over the April holidays. You’ll find fun things to do and make, Easter festivities and ways to mark Anzac Day.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

FUN FOR THE FAMILY

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Cook Easter treats and wow the family.
Camera IconCook Easter treats and wow the family. Credit: Pacific Magazines/Benito Martin Photography

COOK

Create delightfully cute cupcakes, biscuits and slice with our Easter recipes. You’ll find easy-to-follow and delicious treats to wow family and friends.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents Blueback Tim Winton's passionate coming of age story
Camera IconSpare Parts Puppet Theatre presents Blueback Tim Winton's passionate coming of age story

ADMIRE

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre brings a friendly fish to life in Blueback, the tale of a boy, a groper and their home. Read on about circus performances, holiday comedy for kids, street arts and a competition for book lovers.

Brickman Cities is coming to the WA Maritime Museum.
Camera IconBrickman Cities is coming to the WA Maritime Museum. Credit: Gregg Porteous

EXPLORE

The WA Museum has showbiz glamour in the holidays. There’s a dance action zone, the Kylie on Stage exhibition and a silent disco. See Brickman Cities, visit ancient Rome or Antarctica or learn about the wonder of lighthouses.

WIN a chocolate hamper from Margaret River Chocolate Company.
Camera IconWIN a chocolate hamper from Margaret River Chocolate Company.

WIN

Grab a copy of School’s Out tomorrow for your chance to win a $150 hamper of chocolate treats from the Margaret River Chocolate Company. We also have movie passes, admission to a Firetech digital photography workshop and stationery prizes to give away.

Anzac ceremony on Rottnest Island.
Camera IconAnzac ceremony on Rottnest Island. Credit: Supplied picture

HONOUR

Find details of the many ways to pay respects on Anzac Day, including the traditional Dawn Service at Kings Park and ceremonies on Rottnest Island. These holidays are the last chance to see the Field of Light: Avenue of Honour in Albany.

Educated by Nature
Camera IconEducated by Nature Credit: Christian Ingram @ Deprimo Photography

PLAY

Whether you love organised sport, interacting with animals or free play in the trees, School’s Out is a licence to move. Surf, snorkel, climb, ice skate and go wild with our guide for active children.

Tresillian Arts Centre in Nedlands hosts school holiday art and craft programs as well as yoga and gardening.
Camera IconTresillian Arts Centre in Nedlands hosts school holiday art and craft programs as well as yoga and gardening. Credit: Supplied picture

CREATE

Artists and makers are invited to try their hand at making films, craft and Lego projects for a sense of purpose in the holidays. There are classes, workshops and free library sessions with instructors to guide children and develop skills.

For more great school holiday ideas don't miss School's Out, inside The West Australian tomorrow.

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