Community Noticeboard - Children
May:
- Open Doors Day - 22 May
- Computer Information Session - 23 May
- Jells Park PreSchool - 2012 Open Day - 26 May
- Free two weeks of Maths & English classes 14 - 31 May
- Food Intolerance Public Talk - 6 June
- WORDFEST 2012 - 26 May - 25 June
- Join Soft Knits
- Strengthening Clayton and Clarinda Project
- Blast Off! 2012 - story and craft activity
- Monash Chinese Family Services (MCFS)
- Oakleigh Clayton Community Toy Library
Open Doors Day
On Tuesday 22 May from 10am to 3pm, Brine Street Kindergarten is hosting an Open Doors Day for families interested in learning more about the kindergarten.
Tours of the centre will take place every hour on the hour from 10am to 3pm. To register your interest, please e-mail brinest@monash.vic.gov.au or telephone the Acting Coordinator, Lorrelle Orrman, on 9579 0903.
Brine Street Child Care and Kindergarten is located at 33 Brine Street Hughesdale.
Kindergarten enrolment forms will be available at the centre and can be accessed at: Brine Street Child Care Centre.
Join Soft Knits
We seek people who enjoy knitting. Soft Knits knits and makes soft toys for children. Pullovers, hats, mittens, booties and toys are given to children whose parents have few things or are refugees.
Simple things are knitted. It is getting cold. Cosy knitted clothes warm the heart as well as keep little bodies warm.
Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Yarn and patterns are available. Your own are fine too.
Your call is welcome.
Soft Knits is open from April through to September and hibernates in between.
Food Intolerance Public Talk
Learn how food affects children's behaviour and learning.Sue Dengate is speaking at Weeden Heights Primary School in Vermont South, Wednesday 6 June, 7-9pm.
Book your tickets online at http://events-made-easy.com/fedup2012 or contact Michelle at michellemarazakis@yahoo.com.au or 0438 748 505
Essex Heights Playgroup
Essex Heights Playgroup is a clean, tidy and cosy play space for kids and mums to get together. This would suit already established mothers groups looking for a convenient place to meet for a couple of hours.
Two-hour session times are available on any weekday at 15 Outlook Road, Mt Waverley.
Contact Alicia on 0422 519322 for more information.
Rainbow Playgroup
Sessions: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30am during School Terms
Address: High Street Road Uniting Church, 478-484 High Street Rd, Mt Waverley 3149
Contact Kristie Stewart on 0413 249 572 or e-mail kristie.jullienne@hotmail.com
Monash Chinese Family Services (MCFS)
Monash Chinese Playgroup - Mulgrave
- DAY AND TIME: Run between 10.00am - 12.00pm, every Monday during school term
- AGE GROUP: Parents & children aged 0-5 years
- VENUE: Mulgrave Neighbourhood House, 36-42 Mackie Rd, Mulgrave (Melways Ref. 80 C3; located in Wellington Reserve)
- Superb indoor and outdoor facilities
Contact: Joseph at ph 9271 0847, mobile 0422 008 145 or email joseph.jin@connections.org.au
Booking is essential due to limited spaces!
Monash Chinese Playgroup - Clayton
- DAY AND TIME: Friday between 1pm and 3.30pm (Starting from 14 July 2010)
- AGE GROUP: 0-5 year olds plus Parents and caregivers
- VENUE: Clayton Community Centre, Corner Cook St and Centre Rd, (Melways 79 C3)
- Networking and Friendship
- Sharing Parenting Experiences and Skills
- Preparing for Kindergarten
- Engaging in Brain-friendly Activities
- Learning Chinese Language and Culture
- Obtaining Information on Community Services
- Library and Swimming Pool within the same building complex
Monash Chinese Family Activity Forum
VENUE Clayton Community Centre (Close to Library) (Address: Corner Cook St & Centre Rd)
- Thursday 23rd Feb 11am Care for Your Hearing
- Thursday 29th Mar 11am Care for Your Vision
Note: The Forum also includes English Corner for New Migrants (9:30am-11am), Singing & dancing (12pm -1pm), Shared lunch together (1pm-2pm)
Eastern Region Chinese Men’s Support Services (ERCMSS)
Chinese Men’s Support Forum Time: 7pm-9pm Every second week Tuesday evenings
Venue: Bestchance at 583 Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley (Melways 71 B8)
- Tuesday 7th Feb Forum, How to enrol at a kindergarten? What is kindergarten program? Importance of early years learning Father’s role in early childhood education
- Tuesday 21st Feb Fathering Experience as a Chinese Dad
- Tuesday 6th Mar Dads’ Every Day Parenting Skills
- Tuesday 20th Mar Forum How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
Chinese Fathers’ Playgroup
- Time: 10am-12pm Every second week Saturday mornings
- 11th Feb Chinese New Year Celebration and Birthday Party for Jan and Feb
- 25th Feb
- 10th Mar
- 24th Mar End of term celebration and Birthday Party for March
Contact: Joseph at ph 9271 0847, mobile 0422 008 145 or email joseph.jin@connections.org.au
Booking is essential due to limited spaces!
Oakleigh Clayton Community Toy Library
Huntingdale Community Hall, corner Germain Street and Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale.
Melways Ref: 69 J11
Come and play with our great toys.
The Oakleigh Clayton Community Toy Library provides a range of well designed toys, puzzles and equipment to help children develop their physical, mental and creative potential.
More information: site.oakleighclaytontoylibrary.org.au
Essex Heights Playgroup
Two-hour session times available on any weekday at 15 Outlook Rd, Essex Heights.
Contact Trish on 0409 764450 for more information.
Last updated: 21 May 2012
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