Who we are
The Dee Why School for Seniors was established 50 years ago as a community outreach initiative by the Dee Why Uniting Church, aimed at addressing loneliness among seniors in the local area. Today, it continues to operate as a volunteer-led educational program hosted at St David’s Uniting Church, located at 3 St David’s Avenue, Dee Why.
The school offers an extensive range of courses and activities, including:
Tai Chi (all levels)
Languages
Arts and Crafts
Music
History
And much more!
Dee Why School for Seniors provides a warm and inclusive space where older members of the community can form new friendships, learn new skills, and enjoy a sense of belonging.
How to
Enrol
ENROL through front door only. The cost is $50 per calendar year. This enables you to take part in any of the activities, provided there are vacancies. You can join in as much of the program as you wish. This is payable at the beginning of Term 1 or on joining.
Fees must be paid for insurance cover.
Enrolments can be made at the Hall before class commencement on the first two weeks of each term.
You are able to participate in any of the activities in the programme providing there are vacancies.
Our Schedule
Our Schedule
The annual membership fee is $50, which covers all school expenses, including insurance and access to all classes.
Term Dates:
Monday to Thursday
Term 1: 03/02/2025 – 10/04/2025
Term 2: 28/04/2025 – 03/07/2025
Term 3: 21/07/2025 – 25/09/2025
Term 4: 13/10/2025 – 18/12/2025
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30am – History | 10:00am – Violin | 9:00am – Art | 9:15am – Five Hundred |
| 10:00am – French | 10:00am – Tai Chi (Beginners) | 9:30am – Jewellery Making | |
| 11:00am – French | 11:00am – Tai Chi (Intermediate) | 9:30am – Senior Singers | |
| 12:00pm – Gentle Exercise (chair-based) | 12:30pm – Creative Card Making | 11:00am – Play Reading | |
| 1:00pm – Ukulele (Intermediate) | 12:30pm – Mahjong | 12:30pm – Scrabble | |
| 1:00pm – Art (Pastels, Water Colours) | 12:30pm – Bridge |
| Monday |
|---|
| 9:30am – History |
| 10:00am – French |
| 11:00am – French |
| 12:00pm – Gentle Exercise (chair-based) |
| 1:00pm – Ukulele (Intermediate) |
| Tuesday |
|---|
| 10:00am – Violin |
| Wednesday |
|---|
| 9:00am – Art |
| 10:00am – Tai Chi (Beginners) |
| 11:00am – Tai Chi (Intermediate) |
| 12:30pm – Creative Card Making |
| 12:30pm – Mahjong |
| 1:00pm – Art (Pastels, Water Colours) |
| Thursday |
|---|
| 9:15am – Five Hundred |
| 9:30am – Jewellery Making |
| 9:30am – Senior Singers |
| 11:00am – Play Reading |
| 12:30pm – Scrabble |
| 12:30pm – Bridge |