Sing, Move, Thrive National Conference
Venue: Pulteney Grammar School, 190 South Terrace, Adelaide
Musicianship Session
Please register via this link Musicianship session 1 – Fill in form
Gather, Groove & Grow
Calling all educators who work with children aged 0-5 years!
Friday 3rd October 9am-3pm
Together with world renowned Lucinda Geoghegan, we will study and explore music with children from 0-5 years old. A must for all educators interested in musical development in the earliest stages of life.
Please bring your own lunch, snacks and full water bottle , morning tea and hot drinks provided.
Comfortable clothes are a must too.
Register here https://www.trybooking.com/DCIBM
"Cultures, Curiosities, Creativities"
🎶 Ready to see music learning differently?
Join Andrew Pennay for a creative, culture-rich day of hands-on ideas and inspiring insights.
🗓️ Saturday 16 August 2025
📍 Concordia College
💡 3 dynamic sessions | 🍽️ Includes morning tea & lunch
🎟️ Spots are limited — register today!
Andrew Pennay is a nationally recognised music educator, known for reimagining practice for 21st-century classrooms. As Director of Creative Arts at Brisbane Girls Grammar, he blends aural-based learning with contemporary composition, folk traditions, and popular music to spark creativity and deep musical understanding. A frequent presenter across Australia and internationally, Andrew brings fresh, classroom-tested ideas that resonate with today’s students and teachers. His sessions are rich in practical strategies, musical joy, and clever connections across styles and genres.
AKC and AKA Course Block 1
Applications open NOW for Musical foundations course through Music Education Strategy
applications closed
Musical Foundation Course
Applications open NOW for Musical foundations course through Music Education Strategy
applications closed
Kodály SA - Primary Ideas Exchange
Immanuel Primary School
Corner of Saratoga Drive and Morphett Road, Novar Gardens Schedule
4:00 PM – Registration and Afternoon Tea
4:15 PM – Workshop begins with an interactive session led by Sally Oxenberry
5:30 PM – Conclusion
As part of the afternoon’s session, we invite participants to share a Kodály-inspired idea, activity, or game that has proven successful in their classrooms. Please note that this is entirely voluntary. For those who wish to contribute, please indicate on this form and we will contact you. Each sharing spot will have a 5-minute time limit.
Members free- bring a friend (donation at door)
Let’s get together to share and network!
please register here
2024 AGM
We are pleased to invite all current members to the 2024 Annual General Meeting of The Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia, South Australian Branch (Kodály SA) which will be held on 23rd November at 11:30 at Café Va Bene, 8/636 Lower Northeast Road, Campbelltown SA.
Catering is offered at own cost.
Please note, RSVP is essential and bookings close by November 15th.
Please register your attendance via our booking link.
For those unable to attend, apologies can be sent via email sa@kodaly.org.au
We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you there.
Australian Kodály Certificate AKCSA 24 Hybrid delivery Online sessions during term3 face to face in October holidays
Includes four 2.5 hour online sessions in term 3 as compulsory part of the course.
Early years Conference 2
Come and join world renowned educator Lucinda all the way from Scotland for a joyful day of singing, moving and playing.
Start your October holidays with a day of joyful learning and networking!
Session One: How to chose the best repertoire for this age group. What are the criteria for choice?
Session Two: Developing rhythmic skills : Steady beat and how it links with language ability
Session Three: Developing the child’s singing voice. How to help children sing in tune
Participants will receive a link to a handout with all the material used in the session.
Suitable for educators in preschools and foundation
Participants in ‘Musical Foundations’ and ‘Music can do!’ have free access to this day- please use code given by your association at registration
Register NOW- as places will fill quickly
Term 3 EY Conference 1
Presenter: Lucinda Geoghegan - Scotland
Come and spend the day with Lucinda singing, playing and moving - you will have time to be back home for the AFL grandfinal!!!
Saturday 28 September (start of October holidays)
Half day workshop 8:30 registration. sessions 9-1pm
Session One: Sharing songs and rhymes suitable for use with the under threes.
Session Two: Building essential musical experiences using songs, rhymes and picture books
Session Three: Why singing? Building confidence in leading a session / benefits of singing
Participants will receive a link to a handout with all the material used in the session.
Venue: Sophia Community Centre 225 Cross Road Cumberland park
Catering provided for morning tea- bring your own lunch
Targeting 0-3 year old eductators- child care/ rural care/ occasional care/ playgroup/libraries
This workshop is generously supported by Kodály SA
Admission price : general admission $50/ student price $25
Registration link here
Secondary Kodály teacher Catch Up
Kodály SA is hosting a catch up for secondary teachers to connect with each other and share ideas that have worked in their classroom. I know it couldn't get any better, but we are going to do this over a drink and a yummy grazing platter!
Please save the date - Saturday 1st June 2024. (Week 5) 2 -5pm.
5 Gertrude Street, Glandore. (Alex's house)
Please bring: a Kodaly-inspired idea that has worked well in your secondary classroom, and a drink to share.
RSVP for catering purposes to Alex: 0402905917 or alexandramackie888@hotmail.com
Educators Choir Day
A day of joyful singing and music making with Stephanie Eaton. Open to all working in an education setting. Ending with a showcase performance. Secure your spot online.
2023 AGM
The REZZ Business Pod
20 Hamilton Terrace, Newton SA 5074
RSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/r/ynbVhbcrYM
AKC SA 23: Block 2
October Holidays: October 2 – 6, 2023
Venue: Brighton Secondary School
Early Years Conference: Term 3 SAVE THE DATE
Held at EDC (Education Development Centre) 4 Milner street Hindmarsh SA 5007
Registrations https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1046237
Twilight Workshop Two
Pre School Focus: Literacy & Music
Term 2 Wednesday 14th of June 4:45-6:15pm
Kensington Gardens Pre School
Members $25 for one workshop or $40 for both!
Non members $30 for one workshop or $50 for both
Students $5 per session
Musical Foundations Course — Week 5
In collaboration with the Music Education Strategy
Adelaide University, Elder Conservatorium
With an online day, Thursday week 7 tbc
Applications via the Department website - NOW OPEN closing date March 24
Twilight Workshop One CANCELLED due to sickness
Primary Focus: Sing, Move, Create & Connect!
Term 2 Wednesday May 17th 5:15pm-6:30pm
Immanuel Primary, Performing Arts Studio
Members $25 for one workshop or $40 for both!
Non members $30 for one workshop or $50 for both
Students $5 per session
Twilight Sessions - Term 2, Dates TBA
Separate sessions each for the Early Years, Primary Years and for Regional Members