
The Centre offers a number of courses for gifted primary school aged students from any school.
A dynamic enrichment program for gifted and talented primary-aged students from any school.
For more than 37 years, PLC Sydney’s Saturday Enrichment Classes have provided engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed to challenge curious minds and inspire a love of learning.
Led by experienced educators and specialists, students explore exciting themes across STEM, humanities, creative thinking, philosophy, technology and problem-solving.
Kindergarten & Year 1
Years 2–6
Psychometric testing and assessment is available through the Futures Centre.
This unit delves into the past, travelling all the way back to prehistory to explore the lives of early humans. Taking a historical and geographical approach, students will consider the emergence of early humans, how they lived, and how they populated the globe. Through this content, students will use evidence and sources to examine the past, draw inferences about the lives of early humans, and explore their physical, social, and cultural changes over thousands of years, beginning with the earliest evidence of the species Homo sapiens over 300,000 years ago. The topic will be consolidated through embodied learning, including activities that help students understand social groups, experiment with materials, and examine evidence relating to early humans. Through this exploration of the beginnings of humanity, students will learn about change and evolution, while developing a deeper understanding of their place in relation to the past.
Build It Big takes students on a journey through some of the most remarkable structures ever built, including the Burj Khalifa, the Delta Works, and the International Space Station. As they discover the stories, designs, and engineering feats behind each landmark, students are inspired to dream big and build bigger. Through hands-on challenges and creative collaboration, they will develop the problem-solving mindset and persistence that every great engineer needs.
Step inside the world of ancient Rome! A civilisation of extraordinary engineering, powerful emperors, fierce armies, complex laws, and unforgettable myths. This course will unpack how the Romans built an empire that shaped language, culture, and society for thousands of years and how its influence can be seen in modern societies today. Students will investigate daily life in Roman cities, major leaps in innovation, and evaluate how leadership, power, and ambition can both strengthen and destroy a civilisation. Along the way, they’ll uncover the stories, structures, and ideas that reveal why great empires rise, how they thrive, and what ultimately leads to their fall.
Calling all junior medics! Prepare to scrub into "The Emergency Room," our most immersive science experience yet. In this fast-paced course, students step into the shoes of medical professionals to explore the fascinating biological systems that keep us alive. From decoding the heart's rhythmic signals to understanding how the respiratory system fuels every breath, your child will master medical sciences through active discovery. We are moving beyond the textbook to focus on real-world intervention methods; students will learn the physics of first aid and the biology behind life-saving procedures. They will even "diagnose" medical mysteries using diagnostic tools and deductive reasoning. This is a thrilling investigation into human anatomy and the cutting-edge technology that drives modern medicine. Enrol today for this heart-pounding adventure!
Even though Science and Technology have come a long way, many mysteries still remain in our strange world. The Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness Monster, Area 51, the Voynich Manuscript, the lost city of Atlantis, the lost land of Paititi, the mysteries of the Parthenon, and the identity of the man in the iron mask. All mysteries have still been unexplained. Many theories have been proposed, but none provide sufficient evidence to support their claims. Maybe you can solve these unexplained mysteries! This course will educate you about the mysteries and provide you with practical opportunities to solve these strange historical phenomena that have puzzled scientists and historians for years.
Pull apart the mystery of how electronics work. Students wire up real electronics and sensors, write code that makes it all function, and build a machine that reacts to the world around it. These workshop sessions are genuine engineering that takes you way beyond what you'd typically learn.
In this hands-on program, students learn how circuits, sensors and microcontrollers work together to create intelligent behaviour. They will test ideas, troubleshoot real problems and refine their understanding week by week, developing real skills in coding, electronics, logical thinking and engineering design.
This program is for students who want more, who are ready to think like engineers, build with real components, and understand the technology that powers the world around them.
Examining art movements through the ages.
From Renaissance chapels to the bold canvases of the modern world, this course takes students on a journey through major art movements across history. Students will explore influential artists from around the world, beginning with the Renaissance, moving through Dalí’s Surrealism, and continuing into the 21st century.
Along the way, they will consider how art has both reflected and shaped society, and how artists have used creativity as a powerful form of self-expression and social commentary. Through discussion, hands-on art-making and tactile learning experiences, students will strengthen their understanding of art history while developing their own creative thinking.
Step inside the world of discovery, creativity and imagination! In this hands-on STEM-based course, children will become “Museum Makers,” designing and building their own interactive museum exhibits inspired by history, science and the natural world.
Each week, students will explore a new theme, such as dinosaurs, rainforests, ancient civilisations, space, inventions and underwater worlds. Through arts, craft and practical investigations, they will create exhibits, artefacts, dioramas, models, maps, fossils and displays.
Along the way, students will strengthen important STEM skills, including problem-solving, design thinking, observation, construction, creativity and communication. They will also learn how museums organise and present information to tell stories and teach others about the world.
The term will conclude with students creating and presenting their own museum exhibit.
Children should bring hats and wear comfortable shoes for outdoor activities.
Even though Science and Technology have come a long way, many mysteries still remain in our strange world. The Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness Monster, Area 51, the Voynich Manuscript, the lost city of Atlantis, the lost land of Paititi, the mysteries of the Parthenon, and the identity of the man in the iron mask. All mysteries have still been unexplained. Many theories have been proposed, but none provide sufficient evidence to support their claims. Maybe you can solve these unexplained mysteries! This course will educate you about the mysteries and provide you with practical opportunities to solve these strange historical phenomena that have puzzled scientists and historians for years.
Ever wondered what makes devices smart? Find out by building one. Students connect real electronics, write simple code using programming blocks, and watch their creation come to life. With something new to discover every week.
In this hands-on program, students explore how electronics, sensors and code work together to make machines move and react. Each session stands alone and builds on the last, turning curious kids into confident makers who understand what's actually happening inside the devices they use every day.
This adventure is for students who love asking how things work and who are ready to find out by building it themselves.
Step inside the world of ancient Rome! A civilisation of extraordinary engineering, powerful emperors, fierce armies, complex laws, and unforgettable myths. This course will unpack how the Romans built an empire that shaped language, culture, and society for thousands of years and how its influence can be seen in modern societies today. Students will investigate daily life in Roman cities, major leaps in innovation, and evaluate how leadership, power, and ambition can both strengthen and destroy a civilisation. Along the way, they’ll uncover the stories, structures, and ideas that reveal why great empires rise, how they thrive, and what ultimately leads to their fall.
Calling all junior medics! Prepare to scrub into "The Emergency Room," our most immersive science experience yet. In this fast-paced course, students step into the shoes of medical professionals to explore the fascinating biological systems that keep us alive. From decoding the heart's rhythmic signals to understanding how the respiratory system fuels every breath, your child will master medical sciences through active discovery. We are moving beyond the textbook to focus on real-world intervention methods; students will learn the physics of first aid and the biology behind life-saving procedures. They will even "diagnose" medical mysteries using diagnostic tools and deductive reasoning. This is a thrilling investigation into human anatomy and the cutting-edge technology that drives modern medicine. Enrol today for this heart-pounding adventure!
The cost of the Term package is $540.00 inc GST. This fee includes all resources and materials..
*Fee includes all resources and materials.
*Please note any refund attracts a 5% administration fee.
*Disenrollments after enrolments closing date carry a 30% cancellation fee.
*All students seeking to apply to join the Saturday Enrichment Classes need to be assessed for eligibility.
*Courses will operate with eight or more participants, and spaces are strictly limited
PLC Sydney Futures uses assessments for making informed schooling choices, and is required for consideration for entry into our Saturday Enrichment Classes. The assessment procedure includes: