Extended day Making school more flexible.
Little Reds Playgroup
We recognise that the standard workday doesn’t match school hours, so we’ve extended our offerings to cater to parent needs. As of 2021, Junior School students are able to be dropped at school from 7:30am for sport, music, dance and library time. At 8:10am, the playground opens. In the afternoon, students are able to choose from a number of exciting and educational clubs, activities and classes until 4:30pm. They are then welcomed to remain in the Junior School library completing homework, reading or engaging with other students until 6pm. Some of the exciting new activities on offer include clubs and classes for Art, Learning Enrichment, Language (Chinese and Latin), Cooking, Dance, Gardening, Lego, Robotics, Math, Literature, Music, Podcasting and STEM.
We have had a wonderful response to our Aquinas Little Reds Playgroup that is held every Friday of the school term. Little Reds Playgroup is the perfect place to meet new people and make new friends in the beautiful Early Years Kindy Classroom and Playground at Aquinas College. Playgroup provides children with an opportunity to play which is a major factor in healthy child development. Through play, children learn about the world around them and how to cooperate and become resilient. Playgroup provides the building blocks that can help children be ready for school. It has been lovely to see younger siblings and some new families enjoying the opportunity to play and learn in a safe and stimulating environment. The Little Reds Playgroup is for girls and boys aged 0-4 years, attending with a parent/care giver. For more information and to register your interest please email us at littlereds@aquinas.wa.edu.au Brooke Fraser-Dewar, Early Years Learning Co-ordinator
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