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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication
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NOVEMBER 2023
Volume 49 Number 10
Kids declare castle a royal success! We celebrated the grand opening of our newly-built timber castle at Inverleigh playgroup on 11 October with dress-ups, crown making and a special morning tea. 60 people attended, including members of playgroup and local community groups who supported this project. Children loved discovering all of the castle’s features, especially the interactive shield on the front of the castle which is adorned with textural elements and moveable parts. Other accessories include telescopes, binoculars, rotating flags, drums and a funfair mirror – items are distributed across the two levels to cater to mixed abilities. This project was funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and custom-built to our own design by Shamus O’Reilly, playgroup parent and local builder (SO’R Construction). We are so grateful for the enormous amount of patience, time and energy that was required to bring this project to life and create such a high quality construction. Materials were sourced from Barwon Timber. The installation of this castle has been a huge accomplishment for the 2023 Inverleigh Playgroup Committee, and we hope it will be of great benefit to the community for many years to come! Holly Windle – President, Inverleigh Playgroup
Leigh NewsIn this Edition: Join us for some fun this Spring Inverleigh More about Playgroup. Page 9. Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and Community Christmas BBQ.along Pageand 3. try a session! carers with children aged 0-4. Come We run a weekly session which brings RSLplay Remberance Day Celebrations. Page 8. families together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction. CFA Presentation Day. Page 15. Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys and activities forHistorical children to enjoy,Society and Event- Flour Mills of Geelong. Page 21. When: Wednesdays create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connections that last beyond playgroup.
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