Play Place offers parents and carers an opportunity for time
together with their children and each other. Activities include
playtime, singing, craft and morning tea. Held every Thursday during
school terms from 9:30 to 11:30am in the Ministry Centre. Volunteer
carers organise toys, stories, food and craft.
Cost - $3 per family.
What happens?
9:30am - Registration and informal play
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All
come together on the mat/chairs for introductions, news,
singing, dancing, story time and information about upcoming
events etc. It would be appreciated if everyone could gather
together for this time of listening quietly and participating.
- A time of thanks for our food - a children's Grace before
morning tea.
- Morning Tea - outside/inside depending on the weather.
- Craft activity - parents are encouraged to help their
child/children in this "fun" time. Carers are available to
assist with mums/dads who have two children or more!
11:30am - Packing up and home.
As a participant we hope you are happy to:
- be fully responsible for your child/children
- participate with your child/children. It is an
opportunity for you to interact with them and to have some
"quality time."
- wear your name tag - this helps the carers and the new
mums/dads.
help in packing up, replacing toys in the labelled containers
- have your child wear a hat
- have fun with your child/children and us
- offer any suggestions you may have to assist us in making
Play Place a happy, caring, Christian environment.