Author: Sandra Lohan

Concord Playgroup Committee Positions Needed for 2015

Concord Committee Positions needed in 2015

Calling out to all members to fill some vacant Committee roles. Why not join our committee, have a voice in how we run Concord Playgroup and enjoy subsidised fees!

We are seeking a BBQ Co-ordinator to oversee our 2 BBQ Fundraising events this year. By taking on this role, you will be eligible for FREE fees for the year!

BBQ CO-ORDINATOR

The responsibilities include;

  • Confirm the dates with Masters and Bunnings – Masters is on Sunday the 19th of April and Bunnings Saturday the 17th of October.
  • Organise other members to help out on the day (a minimum 2 hours and the Maintenance Levy refund applies)
  • Order and seek donations of bread, sausages, onions, soft-drinks and water
  • Have all things BBQ ready on the day – Concord Playgroup have everything (utensils, napkins, oil, sauce, etc.) but we may need to purchase some things too.
  • Arrange cash float with the Treasurer
  • Organise eskys and food containers
  • Organise slicing of onions, pick up donations/ordered food and purchase ice for the drinks
  • Take Concord Playgroup banner, advertising leaflets and a pricelist along on the day
  • Apply for a permit on streatrader@health.vic.gov.au
  • Retain all receipts for re-imbursement and complete the reconciliation

You could share this role with another member and only pay half fees for the year!

We are also seeking General Members to join our committee. By taking on this role, you will only pay HALF fees for the year!

GENERAL MEMBER
We can have up to 4 General Members.

The responsibilities include;

  • Washing the kids dress-ups, art smocks, cushion covers, babies clothes once a term (or when required)
  • Washing any used tea towels weekly
  • Clearing group trays regularly
  • Updating and clearing notice board regularly
  • Making posters to advertise upcoming fun days and events
  • Clearing art rack and box
  • Checking lost property, and clearing box at end of year
  • Making play-dough when required
  • Assists the Events Co-ordinator with Fun Days
  • Attends Committee Meetings (if possible)
  • Attends 1 Working Bee

Please consider the roles and contact Sheridan on 0400 503 493 if you want to help out.
Remember we need to have a full committee to keep our wonderful centre running well.

Thanks in advance
Committee of Management

Committee

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All Aboard

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The day looked promising; sun shining, birds singing (and not swooping) and the sizzle of sausages enticing us all in through the gates.  Then we all heard it – the first whistle, of the first train.  Adults and children alike lined up to get one of many rides.  And they did not disappoint.  The trill of screams echoed through the tunnel and smiles adorned painted faces.

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Thank you again to Mel for organising such a wonderful day.  Thank you  to all those who helped cook and prepare the sausage sizzle and a very big thanks to Fairy Love Heart who created gorgeous art that the children adored and showed off all day.

What a great day out at the Diamond Valley Railway .  Already looking forward to next year.

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Winter Warmers

We are all trying to keep warm and well as the cooler (or should I say VERY COLD!) weather sets in.  Why not stay healthy from the inside and use some of these delicious garden goodies to add to your meals?

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We all take care of this budding garden so we can all benefit from the delicious produce.  Enjoy fresh beans, a sprig of rosemary to delight potatoes or some vitamin packed lettuce leaves to spruce up any meal.  Enjoy! And stay warm!

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Fun Day fun

“What’s your favourite animal”?  “Tiger” “Lion” “Rabbit” came the responses fast and without thought!  Poor Jesse, from Animals of Oz, didn’t have any of these great creatures in his entourage.  However, he was a trooper and despite not having these creatures of children’s dreams, he did have an amazing array of wonderful Australian animals that did elicit the appropriate “ohhhh” and “ahhhh” responses, from the children (and parents!!) crowding around!

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Jesse was great with the kids and enjoyed showing his friends to all of us.

Once the animals had had enough enthusiastic loving it was time to replant the garden.  Cherie, and all her little helpers, did a wonderful job of ploughing the patch then planting all the baby seedlings of peas, a variety of lettuce, silverbeet, carrots, parsley, rosemary and a number of other delicious plants that will be ready to eat in no time!  Great if you are needing last minute vegetables to add to your dinner on a playgroup day!

There was delicious fruit to eat inside and a table of glittery wonderfulness that was expertly transformed into gorgeous pieces of art by many of the children.

The day was wonderfully organised, by Mel, and thanks to the sun and the enthusiasm of everyone that joined in, it was a great Environment day!

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