Playgroup

Welcome to the parish Play Group at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

Meetings: - Wednesdays (during school terms)

Organiser: - Lee Scales (0407000281)

Cost: - $2 per family & 1 piece of fruit

General Timetable:

10am: Parents and Children arrive

10:30am: Clean table and cut up fruit

10:45am: Morning tea and Prayer

11am: Craft and more play

11:45am: Pack up

12pm: Lock up

Some Organizational info:

Wet Weather / Church Events: In the event of bad weather, wet grounds from previous rains, or church events such as funerals or HSC use of the hall, we change the venue for our get together to either Storytime at Campbelltown Library, which starts at 10:30am or the play area at Campbelltown Catholic Club. However, sometimes we do cancel playgroup in extreme circumstances, so it is important that Lee have you home or mobile number.

Craft: Playgroup has the basics of glue, paint, brushes, scissors, pencils, coloured paper, tape etc plus a big folder of craft outlines and ideas. We implement a variety of craft activities, plus seasonal activities such as Mothers Day, Easter, Christmas and Fathers Day throughout the year. We are always looking for more fun ideas for the kids, so we welcome any input.

Fundraising: Our big fundraiser is our two shopping evenings a year at Ryans Toys. We get to buy toys at bargain prices while earning a percentage of funds for playgroup to spend on equipment. This year we hope to continue to run a few fundraisers through the parish, and as a group to raise funds towards the Christmas party, new equipment for the children and other items such as a good vacuum and a CD player. Ideas in the past have been included a guessing contest/raffle and the Cancer Council Sunscreen fundraiser. Again any further ideas are welcome.

Cleaning: In previous years, the playgroup was run with a great deal of structure, including a cleaning roster. However, the relaxed nature of this playgroup is what both the parents and the children find enjoyable. Therefore, let''s continue to pitch in and help with all aspects of the cleaning and not leave it to the same few and rosters won''t be needed.

Here are some photos taken on 6th May 2011 at the blessing and opening of the new refurbished playgroup at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish - Varroville

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