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The face painting fairy was popular and did a great job of turning the kids into tigers, butterflies and other animals. Out the back was the animal farm with creatures great and small, and even some whip cracking action! After some dancing action, it was time for Santa's visit! The kids were very well behaved as they waited for him to arrive, and after the colouring in competition winners were announced, everyone lined up to talk to Santa and get a candy cane. Finally, the raffle winners were drawn, before it was time to pack up and head home for naps (for the kids and the adults!) Thanks to Maria Webb and Lauren Wells for all their hard work in organising the party, and to Nicole McAleer for working so hard on the day. We're looking forward to this year's event, which will be held earlier in the year to avoid the madness of Christmas-time! Stay tuned for more info.
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Zone C o -o rd inat ors
Helen Wren wren64@gmail.com Jody Hardy hardyjody@ymail.com The next zone meeting will be held on
Secretary
Kristen Kilpatrick kakilpatrick79@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Stephanie Walton smwalton@optusnet.com.au 0425 351 080
Newsline Editors
Catherine Landall Leanne Cook newsline@live.com.au
Fundraising
Nicole McAleer nicmac79@live.com.au
Have a look at the Playgroup NSW & Blacktown Zone Playgroups Facebook pages!!
"Like" us to receive regular updates and be part of the Playgroup community on Facebook. www.facebook.com/playgroupnsw Search for Blacktown Zone Playgroup
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Please email me if your interested in helping, tips / suggestions or any questions, I would love to hear some feedback. nicmac79@live.com.au
We have a date booked for Saturday 17 November 2012 at the Norwest store. This will be discussed at future zone meetings but we will require at least 4 people to be manning the store between 9am 4pm. Please discuss within your playgroup if you group would like to volunteer for an hour and let me know what time you would prefer and we will set up a timetable, ideally if each group volunteers to provide between 4-5 members we will be able to ensure that the day is a success but with the work being shared by many.
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Hi everyone, welcome back to Playgroup 2012 and a big welcome to all our new members. As the new zone Co-ordinator I just want to let you all know my door is always open if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or problem to do with your playgroup or the zone please contact me I am here to help and ensure that playgroup is fun for all. Hope to see you all the next zone meeting, Jody. hardyjody@ymail.com 0415152932.
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Playgroup NSW is the only organisation in NSW to offer comprehensive insurance to cover playgroups, your equipment and possessions, the group's volunteers, and participating adults and children. This managed scheme is affordable due to the large number of groups and families participating. Playgroup NSW takes the stress away from you as a parent or volunteer by coordinating the scheme. History tells us that it is very difficult to get affordable insurance for just one group. It is important to note nearly all of community
venues, halls or churches in NSW will require your playgroup to have appropriate insurances. If your group is a home based group you will need insurance cover to conduct Playgroup activities in yours and other members' homes. This safeguards you in the event of a legal action being taken as the household owner. Many people mistakenly believe that if they hire a community venue or church you are covered by the venue or church insurance. In most cases venues have only public liability coverage for their hall and its committee;
meaning if you or your child is injured or you injure someone else you are personally liable. This also applies if you damage the halls property such as breaking a window. If the venue does not have public liability insurance we strongly recommend your group not use the premises. This is why membership with Playgroup NSW is important. For further information or enquiries regarding Playgroup NSW membership email or call today on 1800 171 882.
Whats On?
40th Birthday Celebrations!
Playgroup NSW will celebrate a milestone in 2012, its 40th Birthday. Founded by Rosemary Roebuck in Birchgrove in 1972, the Playgroup movement grew rapidly and extended across the state and across Australia. Playgroup NSW has been integral in the lives of hundreds of thousands of families and has been part of family life for three generations, giving children, parents and carers a place to come together and learn through play. We're celebrating the 40th Birthday with 40 Parties. With Playgroup running for 40 weeks a year, we're throwing parties across NSW to bring the celebrations to members and local communities. For details check the website.
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Der glumph song with actions If youre happy and you know it song with actions
Down in the meadow song with actions Rock a bye your bear song with actions Social games such as:
I wonder what your name is Literacy and language activities such as:
Open shut them song with actions Twinkle twinkle song with actions Wheels on the bus song with actions Row your boat song
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Tuck these pieces into the cup (they look like leaves). Cut one long strip of green tissue paper about 4 or 5 inches wide. Accordion fold (fan fold) the piece as tightly as the kids are able. Put a string or ribbon through. Tie the ribbon so you have a loop that would go over a doorknob or a pin so mum can hang it up. Cut pieces of green tissue paper (about 4 inch by 4 inch pieces). Keeping it folded, cut thin strips tuck them into the cup (they look like grass). Write HAPPY
Directions:
Paint the paper plate. Cut the styrofoam cup in half (an adult's job) and paint it too . Let dry. Glue the cup onto the plate. Let dry. Punch a hole in the top of the plate.
Directions:
Trace child's hand or paint handprints onto paper and cut out the prints. Make eight handprints
Did you or you playgroup have a go at one of these Arts & Crafts? Please send us a photo of your creations to newsline@live.com.au
Directions:
Stamp the side of your hand in brown paint and stamp it on the paper as the trunk Stamp your index finger in green paint and stamp it many times on
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Ingredients
375 g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp. baking powder 200 g caster sugar 125 ml vegetable oil 1 egg 125 ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 300 g blueberries, fresh or frozen granulated sugar, for sprinkling
Preparation
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan. 2. Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Place the oil, egg, milk and vanilla in a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the liquid ingredi-
ents into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the blueberries and mix to combine. 3. Spoon mixture into a 12-hole, 125ml capacity muffin tin lined with paper patty cases. Sprinkle the tops with sugar and bake for 30 35 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 35 min, plus cooling time Serves: 12 Picture by: Leanne Cook Recipe by: Donna Hay Serves: 12
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Western Districts Live Steamers Prairiewood on Moonlight Road, behind the Fairfield Showground Western Districts Live Steamers features miniature steam trains on two tracks a 184 meter raised level track and a 1.2 kilometer ground level track for the larger gauge locomotives. Each ride costs $2 and all passengers must wear enclosed footwear. Western Districts Live Steamers is open to the public on the third Sunday of each month (excluding January and the long weekend in October), from 10.00am -2.00pm, and offers party hire facilities. www.westernsydney.nsw.gov.au/ whats-on/western-districts-livesteamers/ Featherdale Wildlife Park - 217-229 Kildare Road, Doonside NSW 2767 (near Blacktown) Australia Open daily 9am-5pm
Baby Rhyme Time @ Max Webber Library this program uses nursery rhymes and finger plays to develop your baby's language skills and introduces them to board books and simple stories to develop their literacy skills. Mon, Tues, Wed @ 10 and 11am - Corner Flushcombe Road & Alpha Street Blacktown www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au /our-community/baby-rhyme-time. The Lower Prospect Canal Reserve The Lower Prospect Canal is a feat of engineering and a significant heritage site. You can walk or cycle along the 7.6km path, viewing the 15 identified points of interest from Prospect Reservoir in the west to Pipehead at Guildford in the east. www.canalreserve.org
Further Afield:
Amazement: Amazement offers a great day out for the whole family with mazes, games and loads of cuddly animals for you to meet. www.amazement.com .au/ The Wizard of Oz Funland - 2/11 Hollylea Rd, Leumeah, NSW 2560 www.thewizardofozsho w.com/funland.html Butterfly Farm Activities Resort - Indy 800 Kart Track, river skiing, swimming pools and BBQs on the grounds. World butterfly collection Located at 446 Wilberforce Road, Wilberforce and is open daily from 10.00am until sunset. www.westernsydney.ns w.gov.au/whats-on/ butterfly-farmactivities-resort/
The Australiana Pioneer Village - See original settler buildings from the Hawkesbury region: Watch the blacksmith striking his forge, hear bush musicians singing colonial tunes, take a horse and sulky ride, and enjoy some damper and billy tea at the Damper Camp. Located at Rose Street, Wilberforce and open every Sunday, 10.00am-4.00pm. www.theaustralianapione ervillage.com.au/
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Blacktown zone is urgently looking for more people to be on the fundraising committee. Currently the committee is headed by Nicole and she needs your help! This year the zone is holding 3 fundraising events. If youd like more information please contact: Nicole McAleer
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Happy Birthday from Quakers Hill Q.T`s Jackson 3yrs in January Connor 2yrs in March
Hip Hip Hooray from the Seven Hills Scallywags February Babies Annabel March Babies Emma-Lee April Babies Shay, Lachlan D, Lucy K
May Babies Lachlan B, Ollie, Racheal on your baby boy Finnbarr, Olena, Jessie, Jamin! Archie & Jessica
Alicia baby girl Chelsea! CONGRATULATIONS Harjit on your new baby!
Quakers Hill Little Friends Playgroup celebrated 2011 GRADUATION DAY on a big scale. Seven children were very eager to put on their hats and gowns, for a mini graduation ceremony. Each child took their turn to share, with much excitement, the school they were going to and what they might like
Quakers Hill Little Friends are SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. We meet Thursdays 9:30 -11:30am @ the Goddard Crescent Community Centre, Quakers Hill. For more information, contact Lianna (9837-5060) or Melinda (9837-4331). Details on Playgroup NSW website. Quakers Hill Little Friends had an Elf come for our END OF YEAR PARTY. She was soo much fun, face painting, balloon animals, dancing, a magic show and even hand delivering Santas presents!
Christmas party Elf style!! Birthdays for March & April 2012. Isabella 4yrs, Fraser 3yrs, Jacob 3yrs, Alice 3yrs and Emaan
We would like to thank the following companies for their support of our playgroups. Rudolfs Warehouse Blacktown, Little Fishes Hassal Grove, Martellis Market Rouse Hill, Featherdale Wildlife Park Doonside, Calmsley Hill Farm Fairfield , Powerhouse Museum, The Ettamogah , Cake Decorating Solutions Arndell Park, Word Of Mouth The total amount raised for last years raffle was $(not sure of total). If your company, employer or anyone you know would be interested in making a donation or if you have any ideas for any future raffles, please contact the fundraising committee. Please support the people who support us. Thank you, Paula Bond