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Our purpose: smiling, smarter kids! Tutoring, chess, school holiday activites, science shows and school incursions.

Also enquire about our Child-Centred Play Therapy services. Directed by Edward (Ted) Carter and supported by a brilliant team of professionals and educators, we wish to guide students to achieve the extraordinary.

11/10/2026

One week to go! Our Child Centred Play Therapy Skills for Parents course begins next Monday, 19 October.

💚Build connection: Learn practical ways to understand big feelings and connect with your child through play.
💚Feel supported: Eight weeks of online learning and face-to-face workshops, with resources and opportunities to practise.
💚Starting next Monday: 5:45 pm–6:15 pm + Q&A time, at Ascend Play Therapy Office, Hooper Centre.

If you’ve been considering joining us, there’s still time to ask questions and explore whether this course is right for your family.

Use the link to register and enrol: https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/ccptskillsforparents

Contact [email protected] or (07) 4600 1883 to find out more.

09/10/2026

♟️TERM 4 CHESS CLUB♟️

Our Knights Chess Club is designed for beginners through to advancing players with, with a focus on advancing knowledge of rules and strategic thinking. Each week we will provide coaching and game play suitable for all players.

DAYS: Mondays from 19th October (Week 2), runs for 7 weeks
TIME: 45mins from 3:45 – 4:30pm
WHERE: Ascend Learning, Shop 7 Hooper Centre
COST: $120/term (inc GST)

Registration prior to attending is essential: https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/rookies-knights-chess-coaching-mytjj-6nk2l-m8gnd-a34bg

** AI USE NOTICE: the image for this post was created using a photograph of our chess students, manipulated using AI to protect their identities in their school uniforms.

07/10/2026

Big feelings can be hard to navigate. Connecting through play is a place to start.

Ascend Play Therapy’s Child Centred Play Therapy Skills for Parents course offers practical ways to understand your child’s emotions and strengthen your relationship.

⭐Learn practical skills: Support big feelings, build connection and respond with greater confidence.
⭐Learn with support: Eight weeks of online learning and weekly workshops, with resources and opportunities to ask questions.
⭐Starts Monday 19 October 2026: Mondays, 5:45 pm–6:15 pm + Q&A time, at Ascend Play Therapy Office, Hooper Centre.
You don’t need to have all the answers to begin.

Use the link to register and enrol: https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/ccptskillsforparents

Contact [email protected] or (07) 4600 1883 to find out more.
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30/09/2026

Thanks to St Ursula's College Toowoomba for participating and sharing these photos of the Battle of the West Chess Tournament against St Mary's College! Well done to all who participated in a fabulous afternoon of chess.

25/09/2026

🧪🥼💣SCIENCE WORKSHOP💣🥼🧪

Professor Stupendous visited last month to deliver an awesome morning of science experiments for Rockville State School! Using materials that students can find in the pantry, the new-found scientists made a fizzing, bubbly mess that students plan to recreate in the classroom.

23/09/2026

E.P.I.K. is back! 🎉 We're teaming up with CAL Tennis on Friday, October 2nd for a day of fun, friends, and discovery 🤣!
⏰Don't snooze, though - score 20% off for the first 20 registrations!
Your superstar will:
⭐build confidence
⭐spark curiosity
⭐make new friends with our awesome educators and coaches.
All the magic happens at Lockyer Tennis Association, Woodlands Road, Gatton. Scan the QR Code or click the link to register and we'll see you there! 🎉
https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/miniepikgatton2026-bhsgl-5p5sk-eg79c

21/09/2026

💥Our E.P.I.K. holiday program has started with a bang! 💥

It's not too late to join us for screen free holiday fun - sign up today!
TOOWOOMBA: 21st September - 23rd September
TIME: 9.00am - 3.00pm
COST: $88.00 per child, per day (inclusive of GST)
Register for TOOWOOMBA at: https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/miniepik2026-bhsgl-5p5sk

GATTON: 2nd October (Week 2 of holidays)
TIME: 9.00am - 3.00pm
REDUCED COST: $70.40 per child, per day (inclusive of GST)
Register for GATTON at:
https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/miniepikgatton2026-bhsgl-5p5sk-eg79c

08/09/2026

🎉CELEBRATING WITH THE TEAM AT KATH DICKSON🎉

Ted conducted Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) training with the team at Kath Dickson this term, and here they are celebrating the completion of their unit of study!

DID YOU KNOW: as a qualifed Teacher and Child Centred Play Therapist, Ted collaborates with kindergartens and early learning centres to enhance the skills, confidence, and capacity of educators, with training designed to strengthen the team’s capacity to engage with, as well as boost support for children with regulation and diverse needs. Naturally, Ted's approach is practical and collaborative, enabling educators to embed these practises into their daily routines.

Interested? Send us a message or call 4600 1883 and chat with our friendly staff. 😊

04/09/2026

🧪🔍💥SCIENCE WEEK💥🔍🧪

We sent Professor Stupendous to this week to celebrate Science Week. Using items commonly found around the home, the Professor blew things up, blew things out and blew things away! The sounds of giggles and gasps of delight are always the highlight of our time at Chiselhurst Kindy - thanks for inviting us back again Rosemary!

02/09/2026

E.P.I.K. REGISTRATIONS ... NOW OPEN!

Our E.P.I.K. holiday program returns for a mini program this Spring for 3 days in Toowoomba and 1 day in Gatton. Voted NUMBER 1 school holiday program (by some children)!

What is E.P.I.K.? Engaging Programs Inspiring Kids! Using a mix of tennis, chess & science experiments, your children will be engaged and enjoying their school holidays - SCREEN FREE!

TOOWOOMBA: 21st September - 23rd September (Week 1 of holidays)
GATTON: 2nd October (Week 2 of holidays)
TIME: 9.00am - 3.00pm
COST: $88.00 per child, per day (inclusive of GST)
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL - this program is popular and places fill quickly.

Register for TOOWOOMBA at: https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/miniepik2026-bhsgl-5p5sk
Register for GATTON at: https://ascendlearning.squarespace.com/events/currentevents/p/miniepikgatton2026-bhsgl-5p5sk-eg79c

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Shop 7 Hooper Centre
Toowoomba City, QLD
4350

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http://www.ascendlearning.com.au/

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