When
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Thursdays during the NSW public school term.
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Playgroup is not currently accepting new members as we are at capacity. We would love to welcome all to our group but the space can only accommodate so many and we want to keep everyone safe and care for each family. You are most welcome to go on our wait list and as space becomes available we will contact you. Please email helen@newportchurch.org.au to be added to the wait list.
Cost
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Cost
We don't charge a fee for playgroup.
There is a box for optional gold coin donations to help cover our costs.
Further Information
Photos
We ask that you are mindful if you need to take photos at playgroup. Please only capture your own child to share with family, and ensure no other child or adult is in the frame. This is to respect the privacy of other attendees.
Nuts
Whilst we are unable to guarantee the premises to be nut free, we ask that no nuts or nut products be brought on site for the safety of those with nut allergies.
Hat
Please be sun safe and bring a hat for yourself and your little one for during outside play.
Are you a Christian group?
Playgroup is run by Christians from Newport Anglican Church. We do speak about God and His love. However, playgroup is for everyone! Atheists, agnostics, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and others are all welcome. We don’t expect people to share our beliefs to come along. We will happily answer questions about Jesus and our faith if you want to ask them.
What Christian content is there?
We say thank you God for the food (“grace”) when the children eat.
We mention God during some stories e.g., showing pictures in a book whilst saying “God made butterflies, bees, spiders and God made me”.
Some songs might talk about God such as “God made …” or “God loves me”.
Some crafts might have Christian words on such as “God loves me”.
What is a typical morning?
1. Playtime with tea/coffee and baked treats for parents
2. Singing
3. Story time
4. Morning tea for the children
We ask everyone to bring 1 piece of fruit per child. The helpers cut the fruit up for the children to share.
We don’t expect parents of babies not on solids yet to bring fruit.
Please bring your child’s water bottle.
Please note, no nuts!
5. Craft
6. Outside play
Neurodivergent families
If you would like a Social Story to help prepare for playgroup, please ask Helen (contact details below).
Playgroup Team
All playgroup helpers have completed a Safe Ministry training course and have a valid Working with Children Check.
Questions?
If you have any questions, you can contact Helen (Children’s Worker) at helen@newportchurch.org.au
