Sponsors and Supporters

The Children’s Week Association of South Australia wishes to thank our sponsors and supporters.

Children’s Week Association of South Australia Inc.PO Box 6185 Halifax St Adelaide 5000

T 0438 025 400 E childrensweeksa@gmail.com W www.sachildrensweek.org.au

Children’s Week 21 October– 30 October 2016

Welcome to Children’s Week 2016I am delighted to Celebrate Children’s Week 2016, together with all children, their families and friends.

Children’s Week 2016 is a National Annual Festival to be celebrated from Friday 21st October to Sunday 30th October with this year’s theme being Article 17 from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

“Children have the right to reliable information from the media. Mass media such as television, radio and newspapers should provide information that children can understand and should not promote materials that harm children.”

I send my best wishes to everyone involved in Children’s Week, and hope that both young and old enjoy the celebrations.

Margie Berlemon AMPresident

Country Events

Country Events

Fun Day in the Park 2016Port Pirie West Children’s Centre will hostEarly Childhood and other services to come together to provide a range of educational activities for children aged 0 - 5 years.Venue Memorial Park, Port PirieTime 9.30am to 11.30amContact Ebony 8633 0077

Wednesday 26 OctoberChildren’s Week Assembly – Buddy BenchThe children will design and paint a sign for our Buddy Bench. A special assembly will be held to unveil the new sign.Venue St Columba’s Memorial SchoolTime 9.00am - 10.00amContact Katie Hughes 8852 1461

Come and Try Girl Guides Girl Guides from Whyalla District will enjoy a bring a friend night of fun and entertainment.Venue Rozee Street Guide HallTime 5.00pm - 7.00pmContact Colleen 0428 374 344

Thursday 27 OctoberSYP Play DayLocal Kindergartens, Play Centres, Playgroup, CAFHS and Learning Together Program will provide a variety of play learning experiences with information for families about the experiences. Shared lunch provided.Venue Yorketown Community Children’s CentreTime 10.00am - 2.00pmContact Jill 8852 1780 or Tracey 88532301

Family Beach Picnic DayRobe Soldiers Memorial Kindergarten will host a Beach Picnic Day with a focus on Nature Play.Venue Hooper’s BeachTime 10.00am - 1.00pmContact Sally 8768 2306

Friday 28 OctoberWhere is the Green Sheep?This activity includes literacy and mark making. Costumes and props will be made and the children can act out scenes from the bookVenue Victor Harbor Childcare and Education Centre, Bay Road, Victor HarborTime 10.00am - 4.00pmContact Ella 8552 4211

Friday 14 OctoberChildren’s Week Family Fun DayBouncy castle, balloon artist, Art and Craft.Venue Sturt ReserveTime 10.00am -2.00pmContact Karen Phone 8535 6303

Monday 24 October Riverland Girl Guides Peak Achievement EventGirl Guides will meet at Loxton and acknowledge the Guides for their Peak Achievement Awards, followed by a family dinner.Venue Loxton Girl Guide hallTime 5.30-7.00pmContact Diana 0438 119 996

Tuesday 25 OctoberCaring for our FaunaPresentation from ‘wildoneyre’ with hands on interaction with small animals and reptiles, followed by picnic lunch and fruit platter.Venue Wellington Sq. London Street, Pt. LincolnTime 10.30amContact Eva Meegan 0427 043 576

Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

The Children’s Week Association of South Australia wishes to thank our sponsors and supporters.

CHILDREN’S WEEK ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.

PO Box 2130 Magill North 5072T: 0438 836 837 | E: info@sachildrensweek.com.au | www.sachildrensweek.org.au

WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBERWarooka, Minlaton and Yorketown Kindy’sYorketown, Minlaton, and Warooka kindergartens will join together to enjoy a morning of activities.Venue: Minlaton District Early Learning CentreTime: 10:00am - 2:00pmContact: Tracey 8853 2301

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBERPort Pirie Community KindergartenPlaygroup in the Park.Venue: Woodward ParkTime: 10:00am - 11:30amContact: Emma 0412 461 296

Little Heroes Fun DayGawler & District College B-12 Children’s Centre in conjunction with Save the Children Children’s Centre will run a Super Heroes Fun Day.Venue: Clonea Skate Park, GawlerTime: 9:30am - 11:30amContact: Kim 0408 192 143

MONDAY 26 OCTOBERRiverland Girl GuidesRiverland Girl Guides are meeting together to have some “Potato Fun”.Venue: Monash PlaygroundTime: 5:30pm - 7:00pmContact: Diana 0438 119 996

Kangaroo Inn Area School PreschoolWill be hosting a morning tea for the Preschool and supported Play families.Venue: Kangaroo Inn Area School PreschoolTime: 10:00amContact: Jenni 8734 3046

TUESDAY 27 OCTOBERRisdon Park South KindergartenMessy/sensory mud day.Venue: Risdon Park South KindyTime: 2:00pmContact: Katelyn 8632 2576

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBERWhyalla Girl GuidesExplore the great outdoors with activities including orienteering and outdoor games, finishing with a sausage sizzle.Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pmContact: Tammy 0417 333 368

Welcome to Robe KindyWelcome to Robe Kindy morning tea and play session for new and old families for our last transition day.Venue: Robe Kindy, RobeTime: 10:15am - 11:15amContact: Sally 8768 2306

Centacare Family Connections ProgramMillicent Nature Play EventVenue: Millicent Nature PlaygroundTime: 10:30am - 12:30pm Contact: Pricilla 8303 6630

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBERRisdon Park South KindergartenMessy/sensory mud day.Venue: Risdon Park South KindyTime: 2:00pm - Open to publicContact: Katelyn 86322576

MONDAY 2 NOVEMBERRiverland Special SchoolRiverland Special School will host a fun week, including the rhythmic drummers from the Riverland for all students.Venue: Special School Stadium Drive, BerriTime: All weekContact: Diana 0438 119 996

COUNTRY EVENTS SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

2019 Theme: Children have the right to be healthy, safe and happy.

18-27 O tober 2019

Week

elebrate

Supported by:

18-27 O tober 2019

Week

elebrate

Supported by:

Ethnic Schools Children’s Week 2020 e-Concert A series of concert performances by ethnic school students highlighting their cultural backgrounds. These short performances will be released daily during Children’s Week as pre-recorded clips. They will be viewed through the websites and Facebook pages of both the Children’s Week Association and The Ethnic Schools Association of South Australia.

Kozy Kids Children’s Centre Golden GroveCommunity Board Art Display.Venue: Kozy Kids Children’s Centre, Golden GroveContact: Kellie 7077 2855

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER - TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER Puddle Jumpers IncCommunity Food Drive-Byes.Venues: Castle Plaza, Forbes Primary School, Manor Farm, Brahma Lodge, Hackham and Christies DownsTime: 5:30pm - 7:30pmContact: Mel 0400 999 349

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBERChildren’s Week 2020 Official LaunchVenue: Christies Downs Primary SchoolElizabeth Road, Christies DownsTime: 10:00am - 11:30am by invitation onlyContact: Children’s Week Association of SA 0438 836 837

Playgroup at the Zoo for membersPlaygroup at the Zoo is open for members with children from 0-5 years to join in fun activities to celebrate Children’s Week.Venue: Adelaide Zoo Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Contact: Beck 0407 792 575

Athelstone KindergymChildren keep active through music and song.Venue: Kindergym, Campbelltown Soccer ClubTime: 10:30amContact: Bernie 0423 525 497

MONDAY 26 OCTOBERChildren’s Week Awards ReceptionVenue: YMCA Inner North East, 39 Smith Street, WalkervilleTime: 10:00am by invitation onlyContact: Children’s Week Association of SA 0438 836 837

Blue Skies Child Care Centre Nature WalkLocal Walk collecting nature items for a sticky bracelet.Venue: Blues Skies Child Care Centre, 17 Famechon Crescent, Modbury NorthTime: All dayContact: Alison 8395 8577

YMCA Inner North East Come and Try Play Gym.Venue: YMCA 39 Smith Street, WalkervilleTime: 9:30am - 10:15amContact: Rosey 0455 534 490

TUESDAY 27 OCTOBERMunno Para Girl Guides Family Fun Day.Venue: Northern Communities of Hope ChurchTime: 5:00pm - 7:00pmContact: Kate 0438 450 521

Blue Skies Child Care Centre Teddy Bears PicnicPicnic lunch with fun activities.Venue: Blues Skies Child Care Centre, 17 Famechon Crescent, Modbury NorthTime: All dayContact: Alison 8395 8577

YMCA Inner North EastCome and Try Mini Gym.Venue: YMCA 39 Smith Street, WalkervilleTime: 10:45am - 11:45amContact: Rosey 0455 534 490

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAYBlue Skies Care Centre - Jumping CastleChildren will enjoy a day of being active.Venue: Blue Skies Child Care Centre, 17 Famechon Crescent, Modbury NorthContact: Alison 8395 8577

Junction Australia Hackham Community Centre Teddy Bears PicnicPicnic lunch with fun activities.Venue: Junction Australia, Hackham Community CentreTime: 10:00am - 2:00pmContact: Francesca 8392 3080

Hackham West Children’s Centre Kids and Dads NightInvites to Dads or a significant male in the child’s life to have a fun night.Venue: Children’s CentreTime: 6:00pm - 7:30pmContact: Belinda 0438 862 295

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBERBlue Skies Child Care Centre Jumping Castle Day 2All children will enjoy bouncing fun.Venue: Blue Skies Child Care Centre 17 Famechon Crescent, Modbury NorthTime: All dayContact: Alison 8395 8577

YMCA Inner North East Come and Try Gym Sense.Venue: YMCA 39 Smith Street, WalkervilleTime: 3:30pm - 4:30pmContact: Rosey 0455 534 490

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBERPresentation of Minister for Education AwardsPresentation of awards.Venue: TBATime: By invitation onlyContact: Children’s Week Association of SA 0438 836 837

Blue Skies Child Care Centre Sports DayChildren will enjoy a day of physical challenges.Venue: Blue Skies Child Care Centre 17 Famechon Crescent, Modbury NorthTime: All dayContact: Alison 8395 8577

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBEREl Ritmo South American Dance AcademyChildren aged 4-14 to learn Latin dance and culture.Venue: 167 Gouger Street, AdelaideTime: 10:00am - 11:00amContact: Val 0400 972 348

SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER Children’s Sunday Prayers of the children of the world.Venue: St David’s Anglican ChurchTime: 9:30am ServiceContact: Merilyn 0403 900 984

SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER Parish PicnicGames and activities for children.Venue: St David’s Anglican ChurchTime: 11:00am - 2:00pm All welcomeContact: Merilyn 0403 900 984

I am delighted to Celebrate Children’s Week 2020 in this Pandemic year, together with all children, their families, and friends.

Children’s Week 2020 is a National Annual Festival to be celebrated from Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November with this year’s theme Article 15 from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

'Children have the right to meet with other children and young people and to join groups and organisations as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.'

I send my best wishes to everyone involved in Children’s Week and hope that both young and old enjoy the celebrations.

Margie Berlemon AM, President

Welcome to Children’sWeek 2020”

“

CITY & METROPOLITAN EVENTS CITY & METROPOLITAN EVENTS

"As Ambassador for Children’s Week, I’m delighted to offer my best wishes and congratulations to all our young people for a successful celebration. This year has been a difficult one for us all, adults and children alike. I commend all of you for being resilient and staying positive.

Young people are such a vital part of our society, in good times and in bad, and I thank you for your commitment. Enjoy being young, be happy and remember to follow your dreams.

Liz Scarce, Children’s Week Ambassador

Ambassador’s Message