Our Services
School Readiness
Especially designed for children aged 3-5 to support cognitive, behavioural, social, emotional, physical and language development in preparation for starting Primary School.
Sessions are designed to nurture the development of these critical skills through fun and engaging activities to help them thrive in a Kindergarten classroom.
Short, 1 hour sessions, facilitated weekdays. Feedback and helpful, practical tips will be provided to parents on ways to support their child’s development in their everyday activities.
Arrange a phone consultation to discuss how we may be able to provide support for your child’s development.
Homework Club
An opportunity for high school students to gather in a low pressure, high support group scenario in a positive environment with the guidance of a teacher.
Sessions integrate all Key Learning Areas and aspects of Student Coaching aimed to support students in their schedule organisation, learn time management techniques, prioritise tasks and plan assessments. Students benefit from assisted assessment task structuring and execution and learn how to consult marking rubrics to maximise results.
Students are kept on-task and accountable, progress is monitored and achievements are celebrated.
1:1 Private Intensive
Sometimes students require some extra consolidation time or more personally curated sessions.
These intensive sessions focus on your child’s specific areas of need. The time is flexible as is the content. Therefore sessions may be negotiated according to individual needs and requests.
Sessions may be catered to specific learning needs, subject areas or goals. Sessions may be regular or as arranged as needed in accordance with your needs.
Drama Club
An inclusive, supportive, low-pressure group-based program, designed to promote the exploration and expression of individual personalities and bolster student confidence.
Through engaging learning tasks, students develop Drama skills such as Movement, Facial Expression, Voice, Communication, Timing and Energy.
Applying these techniques and skills to Performance, Improvisation and Acting.
This group dynamic focuses on fun and supportive exploration and development of skills and confidence, rather than a polished performance piece.
All students are challenged and engaged at their own level.
Parent Information Sessions
Bright Sparks offers a range of Parent Information Sessions.
Topics include School Readiness, Behaviour Modification, Emergent Literacy Support, Numeracy Development, Social Skill Development, Resilience and Wellbeing.
Informations sessions are designed to support families, parents and students at home. Come along to learn how you can support your child’s holistic wellbeing and development, or align your approach with speciality programs your child may be participating in.
You will make new local connections with like-minded parents of our fabulous community.
Join our mailing list to receive notifications and Early Bird specials or contact us here to request a session topic or to arrange a visit to your school.
Resilience & Wellbeing
An award-winning social and emotional program, promoting sustainable mental health, wellbeing and resilience for Primary School and High School students.
Explicit, evidence-based teaching, endorsed by The NSW Board of Studies, facilitated by trained teachers in after school, Group settings, supports positive social skill development, management of challenges, development of a growth mindset and promotion of self-confidence.
This valuable program supports students across all aspects of life.
Coding Club- Primary
It is our aim that students become fluent in code, the language of digital technology, so this language becomes their resource.
Students are introduced to coding using a simple yet engaging visual interface. Students learn the concepts and language of coding including variables, conditionals, loops and functions that allow for the creation of digital stories, games and animations.
Our program promotes computational, logical and creative thinking as well as the development of problem-solving skills as these concepts are applied in open-ended activities.
Catering to all students from Kindergarten - Y6, students progress through our program, learning more complex concepts and applications of their skills, which can be applied across all Key Learning Areas.
Coding Club- Secondary
Coding and computer programming is a fundamental skill across many fields. Computer Science/Software Engineering is one of the most popular university degrees (UNSW’s 2024 intake was approximately 2000 students) however, there isn’t a standardised curriculum in Australian high schools, leaving gaps in student skills and knowledge.
Catering to students in grades 7-12, Balmain Bright Sparks nurtures students’ understandings of programming and computer science fundamentals, addressing this gap by developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to explore STEM investigations and seize future university and job opportunities.
Writing Workshop
Discover your inner writer, author, poet, playwright, journalist or blogger through our writing workshops.
Designed for those in high school, university or adulthood, looking to explore and refine their writing skills.
Unleash your inner creativity by experimenting with genre, form, style and linguistic techniques to discover your own style.
HSC Preparation
Preparation is key when heading towards the HSC. Balmain Bright Sparks believes in a holistic approach and provides HSC preparation across the syllabus.
Facilitated by HSC syllabus experts and HSC markers whose generosity of knowledge greatly benefits our students, students are exposed to past papers, learning the subject-specific question styles and associated language. Students learn test skills and strategies, time management, and methods to maximise marks.
All sessions include a self-care focus, stress and anxiety management strategies as well as time scheduling support. Students participating in group sessions also benefit from the peer support and accountability features of this dynamic.
Private Consultation
At times students (and parents) benefit from a consultation where a holistic approach is taken to your personal circumstances.
Learning styles, academic and personal goals, social, emotional and physical dimensions, are considered along with daily routines, extra-curricular commitments and study habits to construct a plan to support a positive mindset and establish effective, realistic practices.
We help to solve the puzzle of underachievement.
School Holiday Programs
Bright Sparks offers a range of School Holiday programs.
From School Readiness Programs, to Resilience programs, to Mindfulness Days, to sketch classes or coding workshops.
We offer some fabulous ways for time to be well-spent these holidays.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing impact mood and behaviour as well as the ability to function at home, school and in society.
Holistic development refers to the overall growth of an individual in multiple dimensions – cognitive, emotional, physical, and social. We acknowledge a person is more than academic achievement, and that personal and emotional development play equally significant roles in shaping one's future, in addition to academic engagement and success.
This individually curated program provides close holistic care and monitoring through quarterly focus sessions utilising appropriate wellbeing measurement tools, data tracking, and regular check-ins.
We are passionate about providing personalised, meaningful and effective support to students and their families. Our distinctive programs are bespoke to each student’s personal needs, provide ongoing tracking and feedback to inform decision-making, and support development.
An initial parent session explores current and historical elements relevant to the student's wellbeing and specific goals are established. A personal program is designed, including appropriate wellbeing measurement tools, and a strategic plan for holistic support. Our solution-based model acknowledges your need for genuine, consistent and trustworthy support with practical implementation processes. Parents appreciate our ability to screen, assess, support, monitor, refer and manage practitioner engagement with their children, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness of programs, maximising student benefits.
Students enrolled in this program also enjoy VIP advantages including priority session times and a 10% discount on all enrolments.
Schedule a free consultation today to discover how we can support your child’s wellbeing, development and academic achievement, helping them to SHINE BRIGHT.
Career Planning
Planning life after high school can be overwhelming with options and choices.
Meet with our Education Counsellor to discuss your goals, ambitions and possible pathways to get you there.
Vocation Education & Training (VET) courses, university pathways, TAFE, career-specific courses offered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Government Initiatives provide many possibilities.
Explore your options and potential outcomes in a personal consultation today!
Student Coaching
Holistic coaching is bespoke to individual students, responding to their emotional, social, and academic needs in real time.
We work together to identify academic, personal, social and extra-curricular goals, strengths and passions.
Students develop an awareness and appreciation of their strengths and thinking styles, and learn strategies to best support their learning. Developing new habits to match goals change how students structure their time and energy. Students develop clarity and focus, leading to the adoption of a positive growth mindset.
Interactive Groups
Students are carefully grouped according to personal and academic needs as well as learning style. Sessions are held after school with Literacy and Numeracy focus. They incorporate student areas of need as well as special interest areas.
Sessions are interactive and engaging, and work towards building academic, social and self confidence.
Academic gaps are identified and addressed, learning needs are catered for whilst students are challenged and positive work habits are promoted in a high-support, low-pressure learning environment.
High School Support
High School students get stumped at times on a concept, subject or assignment. Don’t let these speed humps knock their confidence, Bright Sparks can be called in for help when it’s needed.
Specialist teachers work with students on subject-specific content, supporting and consolidating learning whilst promoting positive work habits, and recognition and appreciation of the student’s own preferred learning style.
We support their learning and engagement with content and bolster their confidence to take back to the classroom.
Year 7 Transition
We support students as they transition and adjust to new school timetables, various teachers and new expectations.
Regardless of school, students have much greater expectations placed upon them as they start High School. They are required to manage their timetables, assessments and homework, scheduling and digital submissions. Many students become overwhelmed by the pace of content, and the demands of homework.
We work with students in a low pressure, high support group scenario integrating all Key Learning Areas and aspects of Student Coaching. Students are supported in the organisation of schedules, learning time management techniques, prioritising tasks and planning assessments, as well as avoiding overwhelm as new Stage 4 Literacy and Numeracy content is introduced.