Port Pirie West Children's Centre in Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia | Public & government service

Port Pirie West Children's Centre

Locality: Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8633 0077

Address: First St 5540 Port Pirie, SA, Australia

Website: www.preschools.sa.gov.au/port-pirie-west-childrens-centre

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25.01.2022 Are you already running out of ideas to keep your little ones entertained during lockdown? Here are a few ideas below to get your kiddos moving - and hopefully tire them out! Have fun playing & stay COVID safe!

24.01.2022 A GRATEFUL CHRISTMAS Can each family please donate 1 or more cans of food ASAP for a combined kindy’s Greatful Christmas tree display in the window of the old Prest’s building. The cans will then be donated to a charity for distribution. Please bring any donations to the Children’s Centre.

22.01.2022 Dear Families and Community, As you may now be aware SA is going into a lockdown from 12 midnight tonight for 6 days. During this time The Port Pirie West Childrens Centre will remain open as it is considered an essential service. However Childcare and Kindergarten services are open for essential workers. All programs including community groups, playgroups have ceased. The Public toilet, & Baby weigh station are also closed. Remember if you are required to come into the cent...re to drop off/pick up your child :- All parents to sign in on the contact tracing sheet provided, with a current contact phone number in case we need to contact you. Follow hand sanitising procedures before entering the centre Maintain 1.5m social distancing when dropping off or picking up your child from the centre. As Government guidelines change and hopefully be lifted in the future, please continue checking the Pt Pirie West Childrens Centre Facebook page for further information about re-opening the centre and re-starting groups. We are here to support you, if you have any questions please contact the centre on ph. 8633 0077. Or alternatively please call the COVID information line on 1800 253 787. Stay COVID safe! And we will see you around the centre when lockdown concludes. The PPWCC Team

22.01.2022 Don’t forget about our Kindy & Childcare Christmas Raffle! There are over 20 amazing prizes to be won! You can purchase tickets from the Centre please pop in during the week to purchase! Tickets are $2 each or a book of 10 for $20

20.01.2022 Peter performs live from his home during the SA lockdown!

20.01.2022 It’s normal to feel worried during times of uncertainty. If you need talk to someone about how you are feeling, please reach out to our network of specialist se...rvices who are here to help. Visit our COVID-19 Mental Health support web portal for resources, including online chat services, and more information: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID19MentalHealthSupport.

20.01.2022 Dear Families and Commmunity, The PPWCC has been advised to cancel all group programs until further notice to adhere to COVID-19 Government restrictions. This will mean both the Monday Playgroup and Wednesday Baby Fun Playgroup not be running for the remainder of the Term. ... I hope all our Playgroup and Baby Fun families remain safe and well, and we will see you in the New Year!

18.01.2022 Dear Families and Community, In light of the recent COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide we wanted to keep you updated with operational matters at the Children’s Centre. Please note, there will be some changes to the centre to continue to adhere to the new government restrictions. Our programs will continue to follow the COVID-19 safety measures that we have been following since the initial COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year. ... We do ask that you follow these safety measure to keep our community healthy and safe :- During Centre Activities we please ask: All parents to sign in on the contact tracing sheet provided, with a current contact phone number in case we need to contact you. Everyone to wash or sanitise their hands on arrival, there is a community toilet located in the foyer and hand sanitiser at the door and located around the centre. Adults to maintain social distancing, 1.5m apart. Please adhere to the taped area of the reception desk, to allow 1.5m between people signing in. If you or your child are at all unwell (cold, runny nose, cough, etc.) PLEASE stay home and help protect our community and staff. Community groups are now required to follow 1 person per 4 square metre rule. This limits the number of people in our community space. To adhere to this, we ask you to book into Baby Fun Playgroup on wednesdays on 86330077. Monday Playgroup will ensure there is lots of outdoor activities for social distancing. We are here to support you, if you have any questions please contact the centre on ph. 8633 0077. Stay COVID safe!

12.01.2022 Messy playgroup this week! Monday 2/11 9:30-11am We will be exploring our senses through touch and everything messy!... Every child and parent will be rewarded with a zooper dooper at the end to explore our taste sense. See you Monday, Bec and Rach

11.01.2022 Baby Fun Playgroup has been CANCELLED today due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for the late notice. Hope to see you all back in the centre next Wednesday! If you have any questions please call the Pt Pirie West Childrens Centre on 86330077.

10.01.2022 Thanks everyone for coming to our messy play playgroup on Monday! Hope to see you this Monday to celebrate NAIDOC week

08.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK NAIDOC week has officially started!(rescheduled because of COVID). Please see attached flyer to see what is happening around Port Pirie. On Monday come down and watch our very own kindy student Keely as she will be raising the Aboriginal Flag.

08.01.2022 NO PLAYGROUP NEXT MONDAY Although the restrictions have been lifted we will not be having playgroup next Monday the 23rd. Hopefully we will see you the following Monday for a Christmas themed playgroup!... Keep an eye out on the Port Pirie West Children’s Centre page for more information next week. Stay safe everyone!

07.01.2022 Calling all treasure hunters Come join Bec and Rach on Monday 16/11 from 9:30-11am as we go searching for special treasures!! Hope to see you all there

04.01.2022 Join Bec and Rach this Monday to help celebrate NAIDOC week and remember there are lots of other activities on around the community to celebrate this special event

02.01.2022 Please see links below for information and support with Parenting through COVID. Parenting through COVID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAjNQiGBaMs A free 48 minute webinar presented by the DHS Parenting team providing information and practical strategies to support families at this time.... Family, nature and COVID-19: https://natureplaysa.org.au//Nature-Play-SA-Family-Nature- A ‘Nature Play SA’ free online guide for families with a focus on nature-based activities (even though we can’t do the neighbourhood activities right now there are lots of fun backyard things to do). Parenting SA COVID resources for families: https://parenting.sa.gov.au/parent-infor/covid-19-resources A variety of links to specific information and support. Stay safe and take care everyone.

02.01.2022 Hi All Baby Fun parents - Due to the new government restrictions Baby Fun Playgroup will now be capped at 10 parents to adhere to the 1 person per 4 square rule. If you would like to attend this wednesdays group, please call the centre on 8633 0077 and we will add you to the list! See you Wednesday for some more Christmas craft! ... Ebony & Emma