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Book Group - Reading for Pleasure

Course Outline This course encourages reading and the sharing of ideas through discussion, looking at the influence of our personal history and how it relates to our preferences in book selection today. Please Bring Please purchase or come with the following books: *Term 1 - 2025 Booklist: Rebecca - Daphne Du Maurier The Fiction Writer - Jillian Cantor About the Tutor Margaret Baird is a trained English teacher. She currently works as an Individual and Couple Councillor in private... [More]

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An Introduction to the Harp

Course Outline In this tutorial you will be introduced to all that the harp has to offer, from celtic to classical to jazz. No musical experience necessary, just a sense of fun and a love of music. About the tutor Louise Johnson has taught harp both privately and at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for over 40 years. Many of her students are now professional harpists. She is in demand as a tutor and mentor for youth orchestras, music camps and music schools. In 2014 she founded... [More]

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Zoom Training

Please call the office on 9970 1000 if you would like to book a session. You will need to have viewed the zoom links provided in our description above before calling. We are happy to help. [More]

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Kitchen Medicine

Course Outline Prior to the 1970’s the main gathering source for our food, veggies and small goods were not the huge juggernaut supermarkets, and malls of today. Our everyday supplies came from the from local markets, the greengrocer, local butcher, fishmonger, baker and candlestick maker or our garden beds. The family kitchen was a most valuable resource as the first stop medicine chest.Historically our elders would pass this information down – with the increasing fragmentation... [More]

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Yoga for the Over 40s Holiday workshop

Course Outline A short gentle yoga class , practised using props and the breath to ease into postures. Classes are tailored to personal injuries and conditions. Some meditation and breathwork included. Please bring a mat and towel. About the Tutor Bernadette O’Donnell Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of Yoga according to the traditional Yoga... [More]

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Yoga for the Over 50s Holiday Workshop

Course Outline A short ‘go at your own pace’ course in Hatha Yoga taught by an over 50’s teacher. This course will help build and maintain strength and flexibility of body and peace of mind. Relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques are part of each class. Please bring a mat and towel. About the Tutor Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of... [More]

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Spanish Advanced Conversation (Elizabeth Holgado)

Course Outline: A Spanish language course for students with about a year to 18 months of Spanish tuition. You should be familiar with all verb tenses (except subjunctive). This class is a continuation of Spanish Intermediate Stage 4. Please contact the college to be put in touch with the tutor Elizabeth, if you are new student, to assess your compatibility with this level. Please Bring: Notepad & Pen About the Tutor: Elizabeth Holgado-Vente - Spanish is Elizabeth's mother tongue.... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 4 (Nicole Laugier)

Course Outline: For students who have previously studied the French language at beginners level over 3 or 4 previous terms.. Students are familiar with the main tenses (présent, futur proche et passé composé).  In this course, we will continue to build up all aspects of the language in a step by step manner along with constant revisions throughout the Term. Revisions are the key. Also, students will be encouraged to participate in class and should be able to connect phrases in a... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 3 (Dominique Partridge)

Course Outline: This course is designed for students who have previously studied the French language at a Beginners level, and wish to improve their conversational skills and fluency in the language. Students need to be familiar with present, past and future tenses. We will cover listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in a social and interactive environment.  If you are unsure about your suitability, we can put you in touch with the instructor to discuss your level. Please... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 1 (Dominique Partridge)

Course Outline: For Tuesday 10am - 12pm class: This course is designed for students who have a little knowledge of the French language or have studied French for at least two terms. We will start the term at page 44 of the textbook, Cosmopolite 1 (Dossier 2, leçon 4). We will cover the basic listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in a social and interactive environment. Students will continue to build up all aspects of the language in a systematic manner along with... [More]

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