In 2008, National Playgroup Week runs from Sunday 27 April to Saturday 3 May. World’s Biggest Playgroup Day will be held on Wednesday 30 April. Tens of thousands of families around Australia are expected to join in the fun at a range of family-friendly events.
In Canberra, World’s Biggest Playgroup Day includes "Games in the Park" a fantastic free event at Black Mountain Peninsula from 10am to noon, and there will also be a display at Centro Hyperdome. The theme and key message will be “Learning through Play”.
A highlight at all the events will be a giveaway of activity scrapbooks called Vegemite Little Aussie Readers, which are aimed at promoting early literacy for ages 0 – 5. Go to a National Playgroup Week event, or visit a Tyres & More outlet, to get a copy. Find out what’s planned for National Playgroup Week 27 April – 3 May 2008 at www.playgroupaustralia.com.au or call 1800 171 882 (toll free).
