WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE

YEARS 3 TO 6 - 11.40am to 12.40pm

KINDERGARTEN, YEARS 1 AND 2 - 1.00pm to 1.30pm

Please note: The shows will run in the middle of the day so please avoid any appointments if possible.

We are excited to see a fun and free interactive puppet show next week that aims to help schools create supportive communities for any child impacted by cancer, whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a sibling, mum, dad or carer.

The puppets provide interactive cancer education that helps to dispel common misunderstandings about cancer and deliver a shared language to facilitate cancer conversations. 

There are two shows, written by Julianne O’Brien, aimed at different age groups. They both follow the story of siblings Tom and Ariel as they face a cancer diagnosis in their family.

• The Big Party caters to preschool to lower primary students (up to Year 2)
• The Big Score is aimed at upper primary students (Years 3 to Year 6)

The program relates to kids on their level and explores themes relevant to the cancer experience, including:

• You can’t catch cancer from someone else
• Treatments and side-effects of cancer
• How to be supportive of someone facing cancer
• The importance of recognising our own strengths and the power of positivity

Please watch this video for further information: