Welcome to Playgroup!

Playgroups for preschoolers are a fantastic means of connecting with other people who are at a similar life-stage. St Jude's Playgroup is pretty casual: we meet in the 'crypt' - a big cheery space under the church (access from the corner of Palmerston and Lygon Streets, through the child-safe gate); there are a variety of activities for children to get into, to suit ages from about 9 months, to when they are ready to start school; parents can interact with the kids, chat with each other, and have a decent cup of plunger coffee!


Playgroup meets every Wednesday of school term - it starts at 10am, there are lots of games and crafts, songs and stories, then we all help pack up and head off at about 11.30am. There's a small per-family fee ($20 per term, or $60 for the full year) to help cover the cost of toys, equipment, books and morning tea; and parents are asked to bring a piece of fruit for their child to share.

Playgroup grows friendships that go beyond Wednesday mornings, so sometimes the Playgroup adults get together for a relaxed evening meal in gourmet Lygon Street or Rathdowne Village - while their partners mind the little ones at home! For more information, scroll down - or:

Contact Us e-mail office@stjudes.org.au, or ring the church office on 03 9347 5152.


Morning tea...yummmm

Term 3 Schedule

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  • 27th July -
  • 3rd August
  • 10th August
  • 17th August
  • 24th August
  • 31st August
  • 7th September
  • 14th September

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Spring Insects, Family Fun!

I'm struggling to come to grips with the warmer weather - winter is really more my time of year, and just yesterday I was enjoying fluffy quilts and cosy coats. And already here we are turning the heaters off, stripping off the long sleeves and opening up the doors!
At Playgroup you can tell it's spring - butterflies and animals have appeared on the craft menu, and we've enjoyed using the little outdoor space which acts as a light-well and delightful play area for the crypt. Our invisible gardener has lavender blooming out there, and (I'm really not a green thumb!) various other purple and white flowers! The grass is great for small feet to explore, and as it gets warmer we'll have water-play and a sand box out there too.
And of course, Spring is a great time for families to enjoy the longer days and snatch a picnic in the park or a trip to the beach before the summer heat gets you sizzling! Last week we made families - here's a sample from one of our keen young crafters - representing mum, dad, herself and baby brother!
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