Homeschool Gathering: Watch Me Bloom

Watch Me Bloom: Growing confidence, curiosity & big ideas 🌸

A hands-on morning of learning, creating and connecting, celebrating the things that make our children wonderfully unique.

Join Petal & Play Learning and Ali Collier from Confident Little Minds at Bibra Lake Reserve for a special homeschool gathering, exploring confidence, curiosity, creativity and big ideas.

Together, we'll create opportunities for children to discover their strengths, explore new ideas, build confidence and learn in ways that feel meaningful to them. Through a mix of hands-on science, creative experiences, problem-solving, nature exploration and open-ended play, children will be encouraged to follow their curiosity, share their ideas and have a go at something new.

🌱 Growing confidence: Create nature-inspired confidence crowns, decorate kindness and affirmation pebbles, and contribute to a collaborative Watch Me Bloom mural celebrating individuality and the many ways we grow.

🔎 Science & investigation: Explore hands-on science experiences designed to spark questions, encourage experimentation and inspire little discoveries.

🎨 Creative & open-ended play: Get creative with a variety of materials, sensory invitations and opportunities to make, imagine and explore in your own way.

💡 Big ideas & problem-solving: Follow your curiosity, try new things and discover that there's no single right way to learn, create or solve a problem.

Activities will offer different ways for children to participate, explore and challenge themselves, with opportunities to follow their interests and work at their own pace.

Recommended ages are 4–8 years, although children of all ages are welcome, including younger and older siblings.

🎟️ Ticket information: Every child aged 12 months and over needs their own ticket, including younger and older siblings. Babies under 12 months can attend free of charge.

Parents and carers stay and participate, making this more than just a learning session. It's a chance to spend time learning alongside your children, connect with other families and continue building a supportive local homeschooling community.

Whether you're already homeschooling, considering homeschooling, or simply looking for enriching learning experiences outside the classroom, you're very welcome.

🌸 Growing together

This special collaboration brings together Petal & Play Learning's hands-on, play-based approach to learning with Ali's work through Confident Little Minds.

Ali is a mum and qualified Youth Mentor with eight years of experience working with children of all ages in the areas of confidence and self-esteem. Through her creative stations, she'll be encouraging children to celebrate their individuality, recognise their strengths and explore kindness in ways that feel natural and meaningful.

Cassie from Petal & Play Learning is a qualified teacher, scientist and mum, bringing hands-on science, creative exploration and open-ended learning experiences inspired by the natural world.

Our shared aim is to create a welcoming space where children can explore, make, imagine, connect and simply be themselves. Just like nature, we all grow differently and at our own pace, and there's no one right way to bloom. 💚

📍 Bibra Lake Reserve, Bibra Lake
📅 Friday 27 November
⏰ 9:30am-11:00am
🍎 Morning tea included

Come along for a morning of big ideas, growing confidence, curious minds and connection.

Please note: From November 2026, a booking fee will apply at checkout to cover booking and payment processing costs. Thank you for supporting our small business. 💚

By booking, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Bookings and Payment

• All bookings must be made via our official booking system.

• Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
   

Attendance and Cancellation

Unfortunately due to cost of materials, we are unable to offer refunds.

Illness

• We understand that children can get sick unexpectedly. Where possible, we’re happy to transfer your session to another time. We kindly ask for at least 24 hours notice so we can offer your spot to another family.

• While we may not always be able to accommodate same-day cancellations, please still reach out - we’ll do our best to help 

• You are also very welcome to gift your spot to a friend or family member if you can no longer make your booked session - just let us know their name.

Weather

• In the rare event that a session is cancelled due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances - you will receive a credit to use at a future session. Credits have no expiry.

Supervision and Responsibility

• Petal and Play is a parent-accompanied program. A parent or guardian must remain on site and supervise their child at all times.

• Parents and guardians are responsible for their child’s safety, behaviour and wellbeing throughout the session.

• While we take care to provide age-appropriate and safe materials, some sessions may include small items not suitable for children under three. Parents and carers are responsible for supervising their children closely to ensure their safety, particularly around small parts that may pose a choking risk.

• We do not use any products containing nuts, dairy, eggs or soy. However some products have may contain traces of on their labels. Please ensure you let us know of any allergies when booking.

Health and Safety

• Please do not attend if you or your child are unwell.

• It is your responsibility to inform us of any medical conditions, allergies or additional needs at the time of booking.

• Sessions are held outdoors and may involve natural elements such as uneven ground, insects and changing weather conditions. Please supervise your child accordingly and ensure they are dressed appropriately.
   

Photography and Privacy

• We respect your child’s privacy. No photographs of children’s faces will be taken or shared.

• From time to time, we may take photographs of hands, feet, backs of heads, or artwork to capture the spirit of our sessions for use on our website and social media.

• You may opt out of photography by letting us know at the time of booking or before a session.
   

Liability

• Petal and Play Learning holds current Public Liability Insurance. 

• However, because our sessions take place outdoors and involve hands-on play, families attend at their own risk. Parents and carers are responsible for supervising their children at all times.

• Petal and Play Learning cannot be held responsible for injuries, accidents or damage to personal belongings that may occur during sessions.
   

Privacy of Information

• Personal information you provide (such as your name and contact details) will be kept confidential and used only for managing your booking and sharing updates about our program.

• You may unsubscribe from communications at any time.

By booking a session with Petal and Play Learning, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions.