Community Notices
ASPIRE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Located in St Michael's school hall, Aspire Before and After School Care provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, outside of regular school hours. Our program is designed to support both the academic and personal growth of each child, offering a variety of activities that promote learning, creativity, and social development.
Our dedicated staff members are highly trained and passionate about providing quality care. They ensure that each child feels valued and encouraged to explore their interests. The program includes homework assistance, recreational activities, and nutritious snacks, all within a structured and supportive setting.
For more information or to enrol your child, please contact Simone Danby at Aspire on 0438 358 118. Simone is available to answer any questions and provide further details about our program offerings.
We look forward to welcoming your child to Aspire Before and After School Care at St Michael's.
3-DAY LANGUAGE & LITERACY GROUP
Being offered during the upcoming school holidays, open to all children aged 8–12 years with reading/literacy challenges. This fun and interactive program will help develop communication, literacy, and social skills through storytelling, reading, and creative activities. Across the sessions we will be joined by a one of Kindred’s OT’s and primary school teacher with special interest in literacy interventions for children with diverse learning needs.
Location: 1/9 Geary Place North Nowra
Cost: $296.73 per session (NDIS Funding approved)
Dates: To be confirmed - in the school holiday period.
Program Goals:
1. Communication (Expressive & Receptive Language)
• Strengthen understanding and expression of ideas through group storytelling using verbal language, gestures, or communication tools.
2. Communication (Literacy & Reading Engagement)
• Build confidence and enjoyment in reading through shared reading, listening to stories, and participating in discussions.
3. Learning (Storytelling & Sequencing)
• Enhance the ability to organise and sequence thoughts by creating and sharing structured stories, supporting cognitive and planning skills.
4. Social Participation (Collaborative Storytelling)
• Develop teamwork, turn-taking, and peer interaction by working together to build and share stories.
5. Motor Skills (Literacy & Reading Engagement)
• Improve fine motor skills through hands-on literacy activities such as drawing, writing, and handling books.
This engaging holiday program runs over three days and provides a supportive and creative space for children to build confidence in their communication and literacy skills.
To secure your child’s place, please email emma@raisedwithjoy.com.au.
NEWSPOWER COLOURING COMPETITION
$500 BUNNY BUCKS VOUCHER
As Easter is approaching, we would like to invite children between the ages of 4 and 7 years old and children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old to participate in our 'Colour to Win' colouring competition. Click here for details.
