Welcome to a special e-newsletter about the 2009 Parents Conference. We are extending a warm invitation to all Playgroup members to join us.
Have you registered yet?
There are only a few days left before Playgroup members head to the Central Coast to be part of an amazing day of knowledge sharing and mentoring, members forum and the announcement of the winners of the prestigious Playgroup Awards for Excellence with prizes donated by Fisher-Price, Crayola and Funtastic and valued at over $2,500.
Don't miss out, there are also loads of lucky prizes and giveaways as well as lunch.
And you can be part of the planning for the future of Playgroup NSW at the 'Members Voice' Forum in the afternoon!
The whole day is FREE for members but you must register!
Grab your friends and join us for what promises to be an inspiring day.
The conference is at the Mingara Club, Saturday, 29 August 2009 from 9.30am.
Who knows? You might be a winner!
And what a perfect opportunity to introduce a non member to our great organisation and let them experience the great knowledge and camaraderie that comes with Playgroup.
Do you have a friend that has thought about becoming a member? Why not register yourself and bring them for FREE. This is a great incentive to encourage others to see first hand the value of Playgroup.
Register as a member, and a bring a non-member for free.
Last chance to hear from Sheyne
This is one of the final opportunities to hear from Sheyne Rowley, the original Australian Baby Whisperer who has been part of our speaker circuit this year, providing fantastic advice to parents who are looking for further insights into sleep and behaviour management for 0-5s.
Sheyne will be officially part of the Parent Conference program and speaking at 10.15am.
She will be talking about sleep routines in children up to age five. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from Sheyne who has been working with children and their families for more than 20 years.
Awards for Excellence
Each year, Playgroup NSW seeks applications from members to nominate and recognise the inspirational individuals and teams that make up our organisation.
Applications are now closed, and on Saturday we will announce the winners:
- Award for Best City Multi Playgroup
- Award for Best Country Multi Playgroup
- Award for Best City Single Playgroup
- The inaugural PlayVision Award
- Zone of the Year Award
- Volunteer of the Year Award
Will you or your playgroup be a winner??? Come along and find out on the day.
Thank you to our sponsors Crayola, Fisher Price, Funatastic and Jumping JJS for the donation of all the prizes to our Awards.
What's on?
The day will officially commence at 9.30am and conclude at 3:00pm.
Agenda
9.00 Registration and Morning Tea
9.30 - Official Opening and Welcome to Country
9.45 - Presentation of "the Year in Review"
10.15 - Guest Speaker - Sheyne Rowley
11.30 - AGM and Board Election
12.00 - Lunch and Book Signing
12.45 - 'Members Voice' Forum
2.00 - Playgroup NSW Awards for Excellence
3.00 CLOSE
Getting there
Mingara Recreation Club is located on the scenic Central Coast, just minutes from the F3 (Sydney to Newcastle) freeway and you can also take advantage of the fabulous new facilities they have on offer including The Playhouse.
The Playhouse is fully equipped to keep the kids entertained, while you relax and enjoy your visit.
The Central Coast region covers 1,854 sq. km stretching from the Hawkesbury River to Lake Macquarie, and west to the Dooralong and Yarramalong Valleys. The immediate 5km radius covers the areas of Killarney Vale, Bateau Bay, Tumbi Umbi and Berkeley Vale in the Wyong Shire Council area. The attractive physical environment of the area and the close proximity to the major cities of Sydney and Newcastle has allowed the Central Coast to become a growing residential, business and tourist hub.
Directions from Wahroonga, Sydney (start of F3 Expressway) to Mingara Recreation Club:
Stay on the F3 passing Gosford and Ourimbah exits (approximately 45 minutes from the start of F3).
Exit the F3 at the Wyong/The Entrance exit turning right onto Cobbs Road (passing Westfield Shopping Complex at Tuggerah (on your right).
Continue travelling to 'The Entrance' (on Wyong Road) passing through 11 round-abouts, until you see the Mingara Complex on the right hand side.
Red Bus Service operates from Tuggerah Railway Station (Eastern Side)- Route 24.
You must register! See you there!
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