upcoming events
What’s on this term at Ascend Learning?
HOMESCHOOL GROUP
Term 3, 2024
“The Incredible Ancient World”
Our HOMESCHOOL GROUP runs on Fridays during term time and offers an opportunity for social inclusion and academic extension. This term, participants will have opportunity to:
* learn, play and compete in board games
* explore the incredible ancient world by:
DAY: Fridays from 12th July (week 1)
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00noon
WHERE: Ascend Learning
COST: $240.00/for a 10 week term/child
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
CHESS ACADEMY AT GLENNIE
Term 3, 2024
Our Glennie Chess Academy is suitable for students in Years 2-6 wishing to improve their chess skills and possibly represent their school in regional tournaments. This group is suitable for beginners through to advanced players, with an emphasis on coaching and skill development.
DAY: Tuesdays from 16th July (week 2)
TIME: 3.45-5.30pm
WHERE: Ascend Learning
COST: $118.80/for a 9 week term
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
ROOKIES CHESS CLUB
Term 3, 2024
Our ROOKIES Chess Club is designed for NEW and DEVELOPING students of chess.
The purpose of ROOKIES is to set students on the right path of learning, playing and appreciating chess. Many students lack a comprehensive introduction to chess and therefore do not understand the fundamental rules or develop poor habits. This may be easily avoided with correct coaching and an emphasis on proper etiquette as well as good sportsmanship.
DAY: Mondays from 15th July (week 2)
TIME: 3.45-5.00pm
WHERE: Ascend Learning
COST: $148.50/for a 9 week term (plus a one-off recommended purchase of a text resource of $20 – more information in the registration form)
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB
Term 3, 2024
Our KNIGHTS Chess Club is designed for EXPERIENCED students of chess.
The purpose of KNIGHTS is to provide supervised games and competition to advance students’ skills. Prior knowledge of chess fundamentals is required. Coaching is provided to teach tactical and strategic skills.
Through chess, participants develop concentration skills, enhance their problem solving and creative thinking, as well as life lessons, such as consequences for their poor and/or positive decisions.
DAY: Thursdays from 18th July (week 2)
TIME: 3.45-5.30pm
WHERE: Ascend Learning
COST: $163.35/for an 8 week term
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
GATTON E.P.I.K!
NEW LOCATION FOR SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
SEPT 17 & 18th (19th by demand!)
Featuring Coach Candice (CAL Tennis – Gatton) and Ted Carter (Ascend Learning, Toowoomba) we are teaming up to bring our fabulous E.P.I.K. holiday program to Gatton this September!
What is E.P.I.K.? Engaging Programs Inspiring Kids! Using a mix of tennis, chess, ball games & science experiments your children will be engaged and enjoying their school holidays.
DATE: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th (Thursday 19th by demand)
TIME: 8.00am – 3.00pm
WHERE: Lockyer Tennis Association, Woodlands Road, Gatton
COST: $79.75 per child, per day (inclusive of GST).
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL