2021 SPICE at St Raphael's

Next year we are extremely excited to be introducing a SPICE Playgroup at our school. This playgroup will be facilitated by a trained teacher on staff who will work together with parents during the playgroup session, to ensure  they and their children are 'Learning Together'. Learning Together is a program for families with young children that aims to engage families in their children's learning from birth.  

What are the Benefits of Playgroup?

• At St Raphael's, our Supported Playgroup will have a focus on learning that occurs through everyday play and learning opportunities similar to those experienced by Foundation students during Investigations. By building parents'/carers awareness of how they can influence their child's learning through simple things, we will support them to become a powerful positive influence on their child's future learning, health and wellbeing.
• Parents/carers will receive ideas for activities that they can do at home to support their child's learning.
• Parents/carers and children will develop and increase a sense of belonging to our school.
• Parents/carers will have the opportunity to interact with educators and professionals, breaking down perceived barriers.
• Parents/carers will have the opportunity to interact with other parents/carers and share knowledge and experiences.
• Children, parents/carers will become familiar with the set routines, learning expectations and environment.
• Children will have the opportunity to develop their literacy, numeracy, social and emotional skills as well as fine and gross motor skills.
• Children will have the opportunity to develop their sensory pathways, cognitive and executive functioning skills and they will develop dispositions for learning (habits of mind).
• Parents/carers will form a connection with our school and will have opportunities to be involved in school events and make use of school facilities.
• Children will become familiar with our school which will result in improved transition.

Expressions of Interest

As Supported Playgroup is a new initiative at St Raphael's, we would like to gauge the interest of families in our community before its commencement. If you are interested in attending this playgroup with your child in 2021, or you know someone who might be interested in attending this playgroup with their child, it would be appreciated if you could click on the link and complete the survey below. At this stage, we aim to have our Supported Playgroup up and running in Term 2, 2021.

Complete this survey