Playgroup
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Contact
Nicole Rowlings or Ellen Kennedy on 02 6056 1777 or playgroup@wodongabaptist.org.au or mail an Expression of Interest Form.
Newsletters and 2011 brochure can be downloaded as PDF.
When
WDBC offers four separate playgroups which run during the Victorian school terms on Monday to Thursday at 9:30 - 11:30am .
Term 1 – 7 Feb to 7 April
Term 2 – 2 May to 30 June
Term 3 – 18 July to 22 September
Term 4 – 10 October to 8 December
Where
Playgroup is held in the back hall of Wodonga District Baptist Church at 154 Melrose Drive, Wodonga. Entrance is from the playground end of the car park through the childproof gates.
Cost
Term Rate
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1 Child $30 per term
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2 + Children $40 per term
Fees are due in the first two weeks of each term. Families that pay their fees in these first two weeks will receive a discount of $5.
Yearly rate
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1 Child $90
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2 + Children $130
Only available if paid during the first two weeks of term one.
Siblings come along for free until the term they turn one.
Fees can be paid by cash, cheque (made out to Wodonga District Baptist Church), Direct Debit or Eftpos.
What happens at Playgroup?
Playgroup is a fun and supportive environment for kids (0-4 years) and their parents. It encourages children to learn through play with activities incorporating pasting, painting, stamping, drawing, puzzles, water, sand, climbing, building, singing, listening and much more! It is also a place for parents to build friendships and gain support in their very important role as mum, dad or care-giver.
Each session follows a general routine including indoor play, story time, snack time, outdoor play and concluding with song time. Sandwiches and a drink are supplied for the children along with tea and coffee for the adults. Parents are welcome to bring fruit for their children to supplement the sandwiches if they choose. Parents contribute to the functioning of the session by being on a roster for providing morning tea, a table activity, cleaning up and reading the story.
Playgroup is run by WDBC for all members of the community and therefore we celebrate Christmas and Easter, say grace before eating, have a “thought for the day” to encourage the adults and sometimes include Christian themes or bible stories in our program. However no church affiliation is required to attend playgroup.
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Social Activities
We recognise the importance of family as well as the need for parents to have time out. Therefore, at different times of the year we offer activities for the whole family to attend as well as child-free social nights for parents.
Mothering Matters
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Mothering matters is a course that runs during term 2 & 4. It exists to help meet the unique needs of mums with young children (newborns to pre-school & primary-aged children) who all share a desire to be the best mums they can be! Mothering matters is a course which seeks to encourage mums that they are not alone, and that they are doing something of incredible worth - mothering really does matter! Mothering matters changes lives, builds families, and helps children by helping mums be the best they can be! Download a brochure below
Useful websites
Playgroup Victoria http://www.playgroup.org.au
Planet Preschool http://www.planetpreschool.com.au
Playgroup brochure 2011 (175 KB)
