OOSH Workshops
“I love the power of music. I was shy growing up, but music enabled me to gloriously come out of my shell. I want to do the same for future generations which is why I established Make Me a Rockstar!”
~ Lauren
All Make me a Rockstar workshops have been developed and structured incorporating the My Time, Our Place framework as well as the PDHPE and Creative Arts Education based curriculum.
MTOP Outcomes
My Time, Our Place is the Educators Guide to the framework for school-age care in Australia.
OUTCOME 1
Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children engage in activities that allow them to express themselves creatively and with curiosity, building their skills in the performing arts, resulting in more confidence and self-esteem
- An environment that fosters fun and encouragement, leading to holistic emotional well-being and resilience
- Children are part of the decision-making process, contributing to their own learning and those of their peers. They are able to openly express their feelings and ideas in their interactions with others, and respond appropriately to the ideas of others
- Children engage with a talk on anti-bullying, and the puppets teach children about confidence, self-esteem and how to treat others.
- Children develop a sense of belonging as they interact with the story, seeing themselves as the characters in the story. They develop a well-rounded view of the world and how others and themselves are perceived
- Children build healthy relationships with their peers and educators through team-building activities
- Children are encouraged in stepping outside of their comfort zone and doing activities that stretch them. Every child is encouraged to participate whether it be performing on a microphone, taking photos/videos, being a DJ and assisting with the music or being a helper during the performance process, increasing their leadership skills.
- Children are able to confidently explore and engage with social and physical environments, working collaboratively with others
- Children are encouraged to persist when faced with challenges and when first attempts are not successful. They are encouraged to show interest in others and work together as part of a group.
OUTCOME 2
Children are connected with, and contribute to their world
- Children are encouraged to cooperate with others and negotiate roles and relationships during the workshop
- Children build on their own social experiences to explore other ways of being
- Children learn to ‘read’ the behaviours of others and respond appropriately
- Children are encouraged to foster an environment of positivity, listening to others’ suggestions and working together
- Through storytelling, the children learn about acceptance of others’ cultures and ideas, developing their understanding of diversity and inclusivity
- Children are encouraged in recycling as they are shown the banner and guitar making activities
OUTCOME 3
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are encouraged to work in teams, building trust and confidence. They are also encouraged to celebrate the performances of their peers, and even staff.
- Children are encouraged not to compare themselves with others, but rather celebrate their own efforts or achievements even if they might not feel so confident at the beginning. They are endorsed in managing their emotions and being able to care for the needs of others
- Developing fine and gross motor skills through performing arts activities, movement and play
OUTCOME 4
Children are confident and involved learners
- A variety of play experiences allow children to gain confidence and skills in the performing arts. They are encouraged to freely follow and extend their own interests with enthusiasm, curiosity, energy and concentration
- Children are encouraged to investigate, imagine and explore ideas, even if they are out of their comfort zone
- Children are given the opportunity to initiate and lead activities and experiences
- Some children are shown how to use the equipment and music, gaining skills in technology. All children are taught about using the microphones and equipment correctly and to their best capability. Children are encouraged to ask questions about the system
OUTCOME 5
Children are effective communicators
- Children are encouraged throughout the workshop to engage in conversations with others, working well together using verbal and non-verbal communication
- Children interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, clarify ad challenge thinking, debate, negotiate and share new understandings
- Children are able to express needs, develop conflict resolution skills and be able to follow directions
- Children enjoy stories, lyrics and different styles of music, discussing their likes and dislikes with others
- Children are able to express meaning using photography, dance, drama and music
- Children are encouraged in banner and guitar making art and craft skills
School Holiday Workshops
Rockstar Workshop
1.5 - 2 Hours- Fun with dress ups, costumes and accessories
- Art and craft with banner-making to set the scene
- Guitar decorating
- Learning a group dance
- Games and interactive performing arts activities
- A visit from Ollie and Yazzie (from the Rainbow Backpack School Series) where they will chat with the kids on the topic of self-esteem and confidence
About the workshop
The Rockstar Workshop provides opportunities for kids to explore and express their personality, skills and interests through song and dance-related activities.
Children will learn the basics of simple harmonies and rhythms and insight into vocal health and techniques. All sound and lighting equipment will be provided on the day with the opportunity for kids to use the microphones.
Everyone will be engaged and laughing along with Ollie and Yazzie while gaining confidence and self-esteem through storytelling, performing and working alongside their peers.
* The minimum fee is $440 for up to 44 children
For just an additional $100, add the “Free for all” Rockstar Instrumental workshop to the Rockstar workshop
"Free for All" Instrumental Improvisation
1.5-2 Hours- 2 Hosts for the workshop
- A range of musical instruments provided
- Learning about rhythm and the history of music while listening to a band play
- Music activity sheets and instrument making
About the workshop
The “Free for all” Instrumental Improvisation Workshop includes kids and educators having fun together learning about sound and rhythm while enjoying using variety of instruments.
This workshop can be as short as 1.5 hours up to a whole day. Enquire for more information or to get a free quote.
* The minimum fee is $440 for up to 44 children
Dramatic Arts Workshop
1.5 - 2 Hours- Fun with dress-ups, costumes and accessorie
- Colour hair spray
- Drama and improvisation games and activities
- Voice projection skill building
- Balloons
About the workshop
Children will flourish with our Dramatic Arts Workshop. Everyone will work in groups to develop a skit. They will each contribute to creating the script and characters as well as learning valuable skills in improvisation, staging and blocking, levelling and group work while increasing their acting skills.
This workshop will help improve confidence in their ability to improvise when under pressure.
* The minimum fee is $450 for up to 30 children
Media & Special Effects Workshop
1.5 - 2 Hours- Rehearsing and learning a dance performance
- Playing musical instruments
- Ferforming in front of a green screen – Lights, Camera, Action!
- Video editing with cool special effects
- Games and competitions with prizes for everyone
- A link to the video will be sent straight to your inbox within 14-days of media production
About the workshop
Make your very own Centre Video Clip
Children will participate and contribute to making their very own music video. The experience will have everyone dressing up in costumes to perform in front of a camera, the song and dance they made together with their friends.
They will also get to observe and experience the video editing process involving green screens and special effects.
It is important that children do not wear green clothing or their body will be invisible.
* The minimum fee is $570 for up to 35 children.
Movie Workshop
Full Day- Fun with dress-ups, costumes and accessories
- Coloured hair spray
- Rehearsing and learning a dance performance
- Performing in front of a green screen – Lights, Camera, Action
- Video editing with cool special effects
- Playing music with various instruments
- Learn all he cool tricks with stage lighting
- Balloons for everyone
- Games and competitions with prizes for everyone
- A link to the video will be sent straight to your inbox within 14-days of movie production
About the workshop
Children will act in front of the green screen, turning the footage into a film for them to watch after.
Children will be given the opportunity to act in groups, watch the editing process, be part of a special effects video clip and learn how to bring everything together at the end. Children will gain confidence and self-esteem as they act in front of the screen.
It is important that children do not wear green clothing or their body will be invisible.
* The minimum fee is $880 for up to 50 children
Term Weekly Workshops
These exciting, engaging, entertaining and educational performing arts and creativity incursions are tailored to cater for all age groups. Children are given opportunities to engage in activities that support their individual learning abilities and interests allowing for the expression of personality and self-identity enhancing dispositions such as imagination, curiosity and creativity.
Rockstar Afternoons
45 minutes - 2 hours- * The minimum fee is $440
- If your centre is looking for a flexible weekly program that engages your children and gets them working better together, you can’t go past our Rockstar Afternoons program.
- Singing, dancing, and drama, with activities around performing arts, the children will gain confidence and self-esteem while having fun with their friends, and bonus, you get that paperwork done that you’ve been wanting to get finished!
- Guaranteed to be something different to break up their week, children will develop their gross motor skills and learn to work together as a team, building their confidence and self-esteem through group singing, vocal and microphone technique and fun drama activities.
- ONLINE SESSIONS
- If you aren’t able to have any incursions yet, we can also arrange interactive Zoom sessions as well. For as little as $100 per week for 2 hosts, and activities to keep them occupied.
- Our zoom sessions also include songwriting sessions, and dancing and includes emailed activities and crafts you can print for your centre to make it a ‘Rockstar afternoon.’
- ONCE OFF PROGRAM
- Low in funding/worrying about budget? Why not charge parents a small fee to have us come out and run an interactive and Covid Safe 2-hour afternoon program that will have them buzzing before and after? All activities will be run following social distancing and sanitisation rules. There are always lots of options so reply to this email for more information. We would love to hear from you.
- To enquire or book fill in the form below, we would be happy to help.
Musical Theatre Afternoons
45 minutes - 2 hours- * The minimum fee is $440
- If looking for a more serious skill-based program, and have regular attendees at OOSH, our Musical Theatre Afternoons might be just the one for your centre. The children will love the performance at the end of the term too!
- The children will learn skills in drama, movement, voice projection, improvisation, as well as scriptwriting, and character-building/role-playing. Children will gain confidence and self-esteem as they learn skills in acting, but also learn to work within a script and develop their improvisation skills.
- Previous themes have included our very own versions of The Greatest Showman, Willy Wonka and the Hummus Factory and The Lion King.
