BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16266@home-ed.vic.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250213T150000 DTSTAMP:20250113T001413Z URL:https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/events/beauty-of-maths-phi-school-taster-se ssions-in-abbotsford-7-2025-02-13/ SUMMARY:Beauty of Maths - Phi School taster sessions in Abbotsford 7+ DESCRIPTION:February 6\, February 13\n\n10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm\n\n$10\ n\nCurious about what our full classes offer? Our taster sessions are the perfect way to dive into the exciting world of math\, science\, and discov ery! These 2-hour sessions are designed to spark creativity and ignite cur iosity in kids of all ages. Each session explores a unique topic\, blendin g fun activities with deep learning\, so children can experience firsthand how fascinating and relevant math and science can be.\n\nWhether it’s e xploring the infinite beauty of the Golden Ratio\, the mysteries of Fracta ls\, or the magic of the Flower of Life and Platonic Solids\, our taster s essions offer a chance to explore new concepts in a hands-on\, interactive way. Each session is carefully crafted to inspire\, engage\, and encourag e kids to see the world through a new lens.\n\nSpaces are limited—contac t me first to secure your spot and ask any questions you might have. Let's get started on this amazing learning journey!\n\n=============\nBeauty of mathematics : Fractals\n\nFebruary 6\n\n10am to 12pm\n\nSuitable for ages 7 and over\, families welcome\n\n$10 per student\n\n​\nWhat is a fracta l? These amazing natural patterns appear everywhere—from river systems a nd plant growth to mathematics and even inside your own body! Did you know that the antenna inside a mobile phone is a fractal? In this taster sessi on\, we’ll explore these fascinating\, infinitely repeating shapes that show up in nature\, art\, and technology.\n\nIn this session\, your child will:\n\nUnderstand Fractals: Learn what a fractal is and why it’s so sp ecial in nature and math.\n\nExplore the Mandelbrot Set: Zoom into the fam ous Mandelbrot fractal and see the infinite patterns unfold.\n\nCreate a S ierpinski Triangle: Draw and understand this classic fractal pattern\, exp loring how it repeats endlessly.\n\nSee Fractals in the World Around Us: D iscover how fractals appear in plants\, clouds\, coastlines\, and even in the design of technology!\n\nThis session is perfect for kids who love pat terns\, nature\, and discovering how math and science connect to the world around them.\n\n==================\n\nBeauty of mathematics : Phi and the Fibonacci sequence\n\nFebruary 6\n\n1pm to 3pm\n\nSuitable for ages 7 and over\, families welcome\n\n$10 per student\n\n​\nThe Golden Ratio\, oft en called Phi or the Golden Mean\, is a number with fascinating mathematic al properties that make it unique. Found in the DNA of all living organism s and even in the movements of the stock market\, this ratio has been used for centuries by artists\, designers\, and architects to create beauty. B ut it’s not just a number—it’s part of the very fabric of life.\n\nT he Fibonacci Sequence\, closely tied to the Golden Ratio\, is a number seq uence found throughout nature\, especially in plants. In this session\, we 'll explore the connections between these beautiful numbers and their pres ence in the world around us.\n\nIn this session\, your child will:\n\nDisc over the Golden Ratio: Understand its unique properties and its appearance s in nature\, architecture\, and art.\n\nExplore the Fibonacci Sequence: S ee how this sequence forms spirals and patterns in plants and other living organisms.\n\nCreate Your Own Fibonacci Spiral: Draw a mathematically acc urate spiral and see how the sequence unfolds in real life.\n\nLinking Mat h to Nature: Discuss how the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Sequence help expl ain the beauty and patterns we see in the world.\n\nThis session is ideal for kids who are curious about nature\, art\, and the surprising ways math shapes the world around us!\n\n=============\n\nBeauty of mathematics : T he flower of life and the platonic solids\n\nFebruary 13\n\n10am to 12pm\n \nSuitable for ages 7 and over\, families welcome\n\n$10 per student\n\n ​\nThe Flower of Life is a stunning geometric figure that has appeared i n ancient cultures across the globe. Known for its beauty and mystery\, it holds clues to understanding the very foundations of geometry. In this ta ster session\, we’ll dive into its magical patterns and explore how it c onnects to the Platonic Solids\, the perfect 3D shapes that Plato studied in ancient Greece.\n\nIn this session\, your child will:\n\nDiscover the F lower of Life: Learn about its significance in various cultures and its co nnection to nature and geometry.\n\nExplore Platonic Solids: Uncover the m ysteries of these five perfect shapes that form the foundation of all geom etry.\n\nCreate Your Own Flower of Life: Draw a mathematically accurate Fl ower of Life pattern and see the geometry unfold.\n\nLinking Geometry and Nature: Understand how these shapes appear in nature\, architecture\, and art.\n\nThis session is perfect for kids who love exploring patterns\, sha pes\, and the magic that happens when math meets the world around us!\n\n= ==========\nBeauty of mathematics : Infinity\n\nFebruary 13\n\n1pm to 3pm\ n\nSuitable for ages 7 and over\, families welcome\n\n$10 per student\n\n ​\nHave you ever wondered what happens when numbers never end? Join us f or an exciting 2-hour journey into the mysterious world of Infinity! This interactive taster session will explore this mind-boggling concept through fun\, hands-on activities that make math feel like an adventure.\n\nIn th is session\, your child will:\n\nUnderstand Infinity: What does it mean fo r something to never end?\n\nExplore Infinity in Real Life: From the endle ss stars above to the infinite numbers below\, discover how infinity shows up in nature\, art\, and even the universe!\n\nFun Activities: Engage in creative exercises that help visualize infinity\, like making a never-endi ng mobius strip and exploring the infinite number line.\n\nInteractive Dis cussion: We'll dive into paradoxes and puzzles that stretch the imaginatio n and make math come alive.\n\nThis session is designed for curious minds\ , whether they're new to math or already love numbers. It's perfect for ki ds who love asking big questions and are eager to see where math can take them!\n\n​Nicole Dawson\, 0455 730 950\, nicoledawson@thephischool.com\n \n \;\n\nwww.thephischool.com\n\n1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsford VIC 3067 \, Australia\n\n\n\n​ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/20 25/01/beauty-of-maths-taster.png CATEGORIES:Regular Classes LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsford\, Victoria\, Aus tralia GEO:-37.802684;145.002751 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 St Heliers St\, Abbotsfor d\, Victoria\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Abbotsford Convent:geo :-37.802684,145.002751 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20241006T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR