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Preschool climbs to new high
The Force is strong: Tiana Hogben, left, and Louise Cox starred in a Star Wars short film spoof filmed by Edithvale twin sisters Alyce and Hayley Adams last year as part of the i can’t even internet series. Picture: Felicia Smith
Day of The Force MAY the Fourth be with you! Celebrate International Star Wars Day on May the 4th at Parkdale Library with a special movie screening of the original film classic. Star Wars film fans are invited to dress up as their favourite character and join us for an adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Fancy dress is optional, but great prizes will be on offer for the best costumes - so grab your lightsaber, wookie mask or side hair buns and
join the library light side fun at light speed. The International Star Wars Day event will include a pizza dinner and is on from 5-7.30pm, Wednesday May the 4th at Parkdale Library, 94/96 Parkers Rd, Parkdale. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are essential on 1300 135 668 or at your local Kingston Library branch.
CHILDREN at Parkdale Preschool are climbing to new heights thanks to a Kingston Council community grant. The Alameda Place kindergarten has successfully gained a $2000 grant to revamp its large outdoor play area. As a result of fundraising efforts of parents and the community grant, the preschool has been able to remove an aging timber climbing frame and purchase new equipment. Parkdale Preschool Director Megan Miller said parents banded together at a working bee to remove the old structure. “We have now purchased new portable climbing frames and a crash mat for jumping with the grant,’’ Ms Miller said. “We are blessed to have a large shaded outdoor area with mature trees and open space. The new equipment allows for a more flexible use of this space for things such as sport and performances throughout the year.’’ The grant also enabled the preschool to buy materials to create exciting temporary cubbies and reflective quiet nooks. “The new equipment fosters the imagination and encourages the children to move and play,’’ Ms Miller said. “Movement is integral to early childhood development; it promotes gross motor skills and cognitive improvements and is fundamental to our playbased learning program.’’ Parkdale Preschool will officially launch the new play equipment at its public Open Day on Saturday 7 May, 10am to midday. Call 9580 1155 for details about 2017 enrolments. The kindergarten is a communityminded non-profit kindergarten run by a parent-led committee.
Swing when you’re winning: Lily, 5, rapt with funding for Parkdale Preschool.
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