Hello and welcome to our Playgroup. We hope that you and your children have a great time being involved. This newsletter includes information about Squiggles Playgroup and Playgroup Queensland.
What is Playgroup?
Playgroup is an informal session where parents, carers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment.
Playgroup Charter
As playgroup members we:
Value Play and have Fun
Respect and Value Difference
Participate and Share
Feel Safe and Secure
Encourage not Discourage
Playgroups are setup by parents and carers, with children, choosing a range of activities set up to meet their varying needs. Each parent/carer is responsible for the supervision and safety of their child/children. Activities at playgroup are either free or low cost, and may include:
• Imaginative play
• free play
• Art and craft activities
• Outings
Squiggles Playgroup
Our Playgroup caters for children from birth to 5 years and we organize a range of activities to suit the children’s developmental levels. As Playgroup is also for parents/ carers, we try to make it fun for the grownups too!
Squiggles Playgroup meets at the PCYC, on Bridge Street, each Thursday Morning from 9.00am to 12.00pm.
During School Holidays we have outings to the various parks around Rockhampton as the PCYC run their own holiday programs and we are unable to use the facilities.
Activity Preparation
We are all responsible for organising Playgroup activities. Members are asked to assist on the day in set up, execution and clean up of activities where needed. Any ideas for activities or outings are always welcomed.
Basic Program
9:30 - 11.30 We will have different areas set up for children to have:
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Morning Tea
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Craft
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Music and group games
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free play
11:30 – 12:00 Group Story, Pack and Cleanup
Parents are asked to bring a healthy snack for their own child(ren). Members take turns to bring morning tea for the adults on a volunteer basis.
Children’s Birthdays
Celebrating children’s birthdays at Playgroup can be lots of fun. Please feel free to bring along a cake to share with the group at morning tea time on your child’s birthday.
No Smoking at Playgroup
Please note that in line with Playgroup Queensland’s policies and Queensland Health legislation, our Playgroup is a smoke free environment.
Toy Libraries
Please note that our Toy Libraries are available for access by Playgroup Queensland members only. To borrow, please ensure that you have your current Playgroup Queensland membership card and another form of photo identification.
Ground of Seventh Day Adventist Church
Yaamba Rd
Opens the 4th Tuesday of the month 9.30-11.30am
