Playgroup Teacher
Hi there, I'll be the Playgroup Teacher, Mrs Slater! I can't wait to meet you!
Follow our Durack State School Facebook page to stay up to date with Playgroup. You can also email me at aslat49@eq.edu.au or contact the school on 3714 2666.
Mrs Slater
Dazzling Dragons Playgroup at Durack SS
We invite parents and caregivers together with their young children aged from 0-5 years to come and enjoy our free playgroup every Wednesday (except school holidays) from 9:00-10:30am in the Outdoor Learning Area (OLA). The area is fully fenced with a lockable gate to ensure our little visitors are safe. There is plenty of parking available in the hall area with easy pram access as well as nappy change facilities. Our Playgroup is available to everyone and families who attend our service do not have to later enrol in our school, although they are welcome to. We are affiliated with Play matters. For more information about what they do and lists of other play experiences options for your family, go to https://playmatters.org.au/.
About our Playgroup
The sessions are led by an Early Childhood Teacher, Mrs Aleena Slater who also works as a Prep Teacher at the school. Mrs Slater is joined by Teacher Aide Ms Nimo Muse Abdi who is a well-respected cultural member of our local community. We offer creative, sensory and active play experiences for babies, toddlers, pre-prep and kindy aged children in a warm, friendly and nurturing environment. Our Playgroup Plan uses Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and promotes early fine motor, gross motor, literacy, numeracy and social skill development. We often work with community partners to provide extra services within our Playgroup Program that further support families using the service. It is also a great opportunity for parents to meet and chat to other parents and become familiar and comfortable with the school setting. Parents and children of all different first language backgrounds are encouraged to participate in this English-speaking playgroup. Our Playgroup is very large with over 40 families using the service regularly. Everybody is welcome at Dazzling dragons! Come along and join in the fun!
Key information
When: Every Wednesday throughout the school term 
Time: 9:00-10:30am in the OLA
Bring: Morning tea, hat, drink and nappy change items
Cost: Free
Wet weather: Playgroup is still open during wet weather and relocates to an indoor space within the school e.g. Breakfast Club room or Hall.
Follow our Durack State School Facebook page External link to stay up to date with Playgroup. You can email the Playgroup Teacher at aslat49@eq.edu.au or contact the school on 3714 2666 for more information. See you soon at Dazzling Dragons Playgroup!
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