Playgroup is a wonderful way to introduce children to Montessori concepts and to allow a gentle transition to the school environment.

Sessions are held in the Pelican room, adjacent to the front office and run on the following days:

Day	Time
Monday	9:15 – 11:15am
Tuesday	9:15 – 11:15am
Wednesday	9:15 – 11:15am
Thursday	9:15 – 11:15am

The sessions are run by Orla, who brings with her a wealth of life experience, being brought up with Montessori and also qualified as a nurse. She greets each child personally with a handshake at their level and bids them farewell at the end of the session.

The shelves have puzzles, arts & crafts and Practical Life trays arranged carefully upon them, in a similar way to a Montessori classroom. Parents attend with their one to three year olds, helping them to master the jobs they have chosen.

Independence is encouraged and children of different ages may work together, learning from one another.

There is a bring and share morning tea, where children collect and set out their own placemats, glasses and plates at a communal table. Children are encouraged to serve themselves with child-sized tongs and pour their own water from child-sized jugs. The table is decorated by flowers in vases collected and arranged by one of the children.

Children then wash up their own dishes and go out to play. After a time they return inside for a story, singing, musical instruments and free style dancing. It is very much a fun morning and the children enjoy themselves immensely.

Playgroup is very popular and regularly booked out for the term. To ensure your child receives a place when they are ready to attend, it is advised that you book in advance.

Please refer to the Our School section of this site for current playgroup fees. You can contact the school office for further information and to find out about the availability of places.

We are members of Playgroups of Western Australia.