What's New?


Term 2, 2019 Programs

I am so pleased to announce our Term 2 programs are now open for bookings for high ability learners. You can find information about the programs, or book your child in, by clicking one of the links below.


Narre Warren North Primary School

Grades 1 & 2 - Martian Maths (Open-ended Numeracy) - Book Now

Grades 3 & 4 - Maths Problem Solving Club (Numeracy) - Book Now


If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact Janine: 

0429 522 903 or admin@thinkingoutsidethebox.com.au.


We suggest you get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! Early Bird bookings close on Friday, 5 AprilAll bookings close on Wednesday, 24 April.


We look forward to seeing your child there.


- Penny.

Term 4, 2018 Programs

I am excited to announce our Term 4 programs are now open for bookings for high ability learners. You can find information about the programs, or can book your child in, by clicking one of the links below.


Narre Warren North Primary School


Oatlands Primary School (Open only to Oatlands students)


The Patch Primary School


If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact Janine: 0429 522 903 or admin@thinkingoutsidethebox.com.au.

We suggest you get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! Early Bird bookings close on Friday, 21 September*.

Bookings close on Friday, 12 October*.

* Dates not applicable to Oatlands PS.


We look forward to seeing your child there.


- Penny.

Term 3, 2018 Programs

We are delighted to announce a range of stimulating programs for highly able children running in Term 3. Bookings are now open and you can use the links below to see more information or to go straight to bookings:


Narre Warren North Primary School

Grades 1 & 2 - Theia (Science - Light & Sound) Book here

Grades 3 & 4 - Super Sleuth (Chemical Science) Book here

Grades 5 & 6 - Herlock Shoams (Numeracy-Problem Solving) Book here


Oatlands Primary School (Open only to Oatlands students)

Grade 3 - Maths Tricksters (Numeracy) Book here

Grade 4 - Maths Tricksters (Numeracy) Book here


The Patch Primary School

Grades 1 & 2 - Theia (Science - Light & Sound) Book here

Grades 3 & 4 - Super Sleuth (Chemical Science) Book here

Grades 5 & 6 - Science Secret (Chemical Science) Book here


If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact Janine: 0429 522 903 or admin@thinkingoutsidethebox.com.au.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount closes on Friday, 29 June. All bookings close on Thursday, 19 July.


We hope to see your child there.


- Penny.

Term 2, 2018 Programs

Our programs for Term 2, 2018 are now up on our website. Use the links for more information and to go to bookings:


Narre Warren North Primary School

Oatlands Primary School (Open only to Oatlands students)

The Patch Primary School


If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact Janine.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount ends on Friday, 30 March, 2018. Bookings close on Thursday, 26 April, 2018.


We hope to see your child there.

- Penny.

Term 1, 2018 Programs and Exam Preparation Classes

I am delighted to announce that we’re offering the following range of stimulating programs in Term 1, 2018. Use the links for more information and for booking links:


Narre Warren North Primary School

Grades 1 & 2 - That’s Not How It Ended! (Literacy/Writing)

Grades 3 & 4 - Superhero’s Underpants (Literacy/Journalism) 

Grades 5 & 6 - Word Revolution (Literacy/Language) 

Oatlands Primary School (Open only to Oatlands students)

Grade 1 - That’s Not How It Ended! (Literacy/Writing) 

Grade 2 - That’s Not How It Ended! (Literacy/Writing) 

The Patch Primary School

Grades 1 & 2 - That’s Not How It Ended! (Literacy/Writing) 

Grades 3 & 4 - Superhero’s Underpants (Literacy/Journalism) 

Grades 5 & 6 - Myths & Legends (Literacy/Writing) 


Exam Preparation Classes

We will also be running exam preparation classes in Term 1. For details about the content, click here. For bookings, click here.


If you have questions or need any assistance, please contact Janine.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount ends for most programs on Friday, 22 December, 2017. Bookings close for all programs on Friday, 9 February, 2018.


We hope to see your child there.

- Penny.


Term 4, 2017 Programs

It is with pleasure that I invite parents to book their child in to one of a our stimulating programs running in Term 4. Below is a summary of what’s of offer in Term 4:


Essex Heights Primary School

Grades 3 & 4 - Maths Problem Solving Club (Numeracy)

Narre Warren North Primary School

Foundation - Sparttron's Maths (Open-Ended Numeracy)

Grades 1 & 2 - Message From Yunan (Technology)

Grades 3 & 4 - Spies Inc. (Codes & Ciphers)

Oatlands Primary School

Grade 1 - Message From Yunan (Technology)

Grade 2 - Message From Yunan (Technology)

The Patch Primary School

Foundation - Nursery Rhyme Letters (Literacy/Writing)

Grades 1 & 2 - Message From Yunan (Technology)

Grades 3 & 4 - Spies Inc. (Codes & Ciphers)


Bookings for Term 4 programs are now open. Just click on a program to find out more about it, read the Important Information, Payment Information and Terms & Conditions. Then click on ‘Book now’ on each page to book a place for your child. The online booking system is easy and fast - but if you need any help please contact Janine.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount* endsfor most programs on Friday, 22 September, 2017. Bookings close for all programs on Friday, 13 October, 2017.


I hope to see your child there.

- Penny.

Term 3, 2017 Programs

I am pleased to announce our engaging and stimulating programs on offer in Term 3, 2017! Here is a summary of what’s running in Term 3:


Essex Heights Primary School

Narre Warren North Primary School

Oatlands Primary School (Open only to Oatlands students)

The Patch Primary School


Exam Preparation Classes

My popular exam preparation classes are running again in Term 3. See this page for information about the classes and to book in.


Bookings for Term 3 programs are now open. Just click on a program to find out more about it, read the Important Information, Payment Information and Terms & Conditions. Click on ‘Book Now’ to book a place for your child. The online booking system is easy and fast - but if you need any help please contact Janine.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount* ends Friday, 16 June, 2017. Bookings close on Friday, 30 June, 2017.

*Applies to most programs.


I hope to see your child there.

- Penny.

Term 2, 2017 Programs

I am pleased to announce our engaging and stimulating programs on offer in Term 2, 2017! 

Here is a summary of what’s running in each school:


Essex Heights Primary School

Narre Warren North Primary School

Oatlands Primary School (Open only to Oatlands students)

The Patch Primary School


Bookings for these programs are now open. Just click on a program to find out more about it, read the Important Information, Payment Information and Terms & Conditions. Click on ‘Book Now’ to book a place for your child. The online booking system is easy and fast - but if you need any help please contact Janine.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount* ends Friday, 31 March, 2017. Bookings close on Friday, 21 April, 2017.

 *Only applies to some programs.


I hope to see your child there.

- Penny.

Exam Preparation Classes

I am pleased to offer exam preparation classes for students sitting entry exams for a gifted program (e.g. SEAL - Select Entry Accelerated Learning) or a scholarship in 2017.

I have helped many students over the years prepare for uncoming exams and thoroughly enjoy the personalised nature of these classes.

The classes are for small groups and will help students to:

  • Know what to expect when they sit the exams
  • Practise completing past exams and understand how to improve their performance
  • Find out about the range of questions they will face and the best way to tackle each of them
  • Learn how to manage their nerves and time
  • Plan how to use their strengths to best advantage
  • Clarify their goals and focus their motivation


You can click here for more information or go straight to bookings if this program is for your child.


Please call me if you would like to chat about whether this is suitable for your child.

- Penny.


Term 1, 2017 Programs

I am excited to announce our engaging programs on offer in Term 1, 2017! Grades 1 & 2 children will interpret the World for a visiting alien, Grade 3 & 4 students will create mysterious stories and participants in Grades 5 & 6 will explore the nuances of language or write their own myth or legend.

Below is a summary of what programs are running in each school in Term 1:


Essex Heights Primary School

Narre Warren North Primary School

Oatlands Primary School

The Patch Primary School


Bookings for these programs are now open. Just click on a program to find out more about it, read the Important Information, Payment Information and Terms & Conditions. Click on ‘Book Now’ to book a place for your child. The online booking system is easy and fast - but if you need any help please contact Janine.


Please get in quickly as these programs usually fill fast! The Early Bird discount ends Friday, 23 December, 2016*. Bookings close on Friday, 10 February, 2017.

 *Doesn’t apply to all programs.


I hope to see your child there.

- Penny.


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