SALISBURY HEIGHTS PLAYGROUP INFORMATION

We would like to welcome you and your child(ren) to playgroup and hope you have an enjoyable time. Some useful information about our playgroup:

WHEN: Friday – 9.30am to 11.00am

WHERE: Salisbury Heights Preschool, 5-9 Stanford Rd, Salisbury Heights.

COST PER WEEK

A session fee of $2.00 for the first child and 50c for each additional child is required to cover the cost of tea, coffee, milk, new toys, materials, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

You are welcome to bring a snack for your child (optional) However we are an allergy aware site and we ask that you do not bring foods containing nuts (eg Nutella). Hats and sunscreen are advisable during the warmer weather for outdoor play. (At preschool the children wear their hats outside when the UV is 3 or above).

Thank you to our volunteer playgroup Co-ordinators. However, we ask all members to join in and help with the children’s activities and end of session clean up. If your child is unable to attend for more than 3 sessions, please notify the Co-ordinators, or your child may lose their place.

NOTICE BOARD

We encourage all members to read the notice board each week. It has information about upcoming events.

If you require more information, phone: Salisbury Heights Preschool 08 8281 7293

At Playgroup children accompanied by a caring adult, can learn through play, develop skills and get to know other people.
At Playgroup your child will be able to make friends, learn and practise new skills, become more confident with other children and adults, and have lots of fun in the process.
At Playgroup you will be able to enjoy the company of other parents (or caregivers) and be able to watch your child grow and develop thinking, physical and social skills.

REMINDERS

Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Supervise your child closely and consider their age and ability when selecting activities. Some things to remember:

• We walk inside
• We learn how we can respect each other by caring for and keeping our friends safe
• We care for our plants, animals at kindergarten
• We go up the steps of the mound and down the slide. We slide down feet first
• Sand is to be played with in the sand pit. Please do not block the watercourse with sand
• We sit down in the designated areas when we are eating
• We wear our hat outside

It is not O.K. to ignore the actions, behaviours or language of a child if it prevents the child, other children and adults being and feeling safe. If you notice a child doing something unsafe, (eg moving climbing equipment, climbing up the slide, etc) or behaving unsafely (eg hitting, throwing sand, etc) you need to act – either let the child’s parent know or intervene appropriately.

Our playgroup is a peaceful play environment. This means we discourage the use of weapons in play. We encourage the children to resolve issues through talking and listening.

Playgroup is a parent run session. Parents are expected to assist with setting up activities, routines eg fruit time, and packing up and cleaning up at the end of the session. Please check with your playgroup co-ordinators on ways in which you can help. Some things, which need to be done each week, are:

• Wiping/scrubbing the tops and edges of tables
• Cleaning chairs, paint easels and all other equipment used
• Washing, drying and putting away cups and other kitchen items
• Returning all equipment to its usual location

Your child will gain more from playgroup through your involvement – you might like to help organise the playgroup, arrange activities for the children etc.

• To provide for play in a stimulating, creative and secure environment in which the children can develop.
• To enable parents to make contacts and friends within the community.
• To encourage a child to develop co-operative and sharing behaviors.
• To help the child build self-confidence, identity and wellbeing.
• To enable parents/caregivers to gain more pleasure, confidence and skills in their parenting role.
• To promote parents/caregivers understanding of their child and their child’s needs and to give them insight into typical behavior and development.
• To help parents and children have fun together in a situation where they can relax and their natural curiosity is aroused.
• To ensure that our playgroup runs smoothly there are a few guidelines:

9:30 am:  Start of Playgroup. Free play inside playgroup room or outside play area

Children should wash their hands before eating their snack. Adults are required to wear a mask and to QR code/sign in etc… following standard Covid19 procedures.

11:00 am:  Pack up inside and outside play area