Beacon Playgroup Centre
- Beacon Playgroup Centre
Location: Playgroup rooms are at the Beacon Hall. Entry is off Hamilton Street.
Facilities: Playgroup facilities include two activity rooms, an outdoor play area and sandpit, undercover courtyard and access to the community kitchen, toilets and baby change room. Public use of the facilities outside of Playgroup hours can be negotiated with the executive committee.
Hours of operation: 9:30 –11am Fridays excluding school holidays & public holidays.
President: Courtney Begley Secretary: Karinda Smith
Meetings: Meetings are held as the need arises to discuss fundraising ideas, and operational suggestions. The AGM is held every December.
The Program:
The parents of the children who attend Beacon Playgroup volunteer to co-ordinate activities. It is an opportunity to give children aged 0-4 years experiences that will enhance their social, physical and cognitive development. There are resources and equipment for activities such as painting, drawing, craft, water play, sand play, imaginative play, reading, puzzles and active play. All members pay a family fee that covers Playgroup Association membership and consumable resources. Fundraising occurs throughout the year to purchase new toys.
