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Playgroup A place for children and families to come and play, connect, and flourish...

The Mercedes College Playgroup is a friendly, welcoming and engaging experience for children aged 0-5 years and their families.

Hosted at our leafy Springfield College Campus, on the edge of our Junior School learning areas, all families are invited to be part of our Playgroup sessions, whether they are new to the College, an Old Scholar, or part of our current community.

Children can enjoy indoor and outdoor play with a range of activities, and families can catch up over a cup of coffee, all led by our Playgroup Facilitator and support staff.

Our sessions connect with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, taught at the College from Reception to Year 5. This provides a great foundation for future learning in a relaxed, playful and inclusive environment.

 

Our Sessions

Playgroup is held on Thursdays from 9.00am to 10.30am during the school Term.

Our next session is Thursday 24 July - Week 1, Term 3.

Families can register to come along for one session at a time or there is an option to book a 5 Session Pass, to use at future sessions... whenever it is most convenient.

  • Family with one child: $7 per session
  • Family with two or more children: $10 per session

Please register for Playgroup using the form at the bottom of this page, so we have all your family details. 

On your first visit to Playgroup, we will give you a t-shirt for your child/children to wear each week!

We will contact you before the next session to confirm whether you're able to attend.


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High Quality Standards

Mercedes College Playgroup is a member of Playgroup SA and run under the Supported Playgroups in Catholic Education (SPiCE), overseen by Catholic Education South Australia.

This ensures alignment with best practise in early learning education.

We developed our programme to follow the National Early Years Learning Framework, including the transition to school, and a Reggio Emilia inspired approach, which emphasises children's natural curiosity and creativity.

Young child exploring colourful toys with a smiling caregiver at playgroup.

What to bring

All you need to bring to Playgroup is:

  • A fruit snack
     
  • A drink bottle
     
  • A hat and sunscreen (we will also have sunscreen available)
     
  • Clothing appropriate for indoor, outdoor, and (occasionally messy!) nature-based play... our Playgroup t-shirt will be perfect!

Register here


Family Details

Please provide the details of the family/families who will be attending playgroup.


Child 1 Details

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