Park Avenue State School Community Playgroup, Step into Prep and Connect & Grow

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Welcome to Park Avenue State School Community Playgroup, Step into Prep and Connect & Grow

A term-based program using a playgroup format where parents stay, play, and learn with their child.Builds a child’s social and emotional ‘skills’ bank as they transition to formal schooling through engaging in age and developmentally appropriate learning games and routines.Creates opportunities to experience the school environment and to build relationships with teachers and administrative staff. Step into Prep program runs 3rd & 4th terms of the school year, contact 1800 007 529 or email capricornconnectandplay@playmatters.org.au

Contact

Contact person: School Office

Phone: (07) 4931 1111

Email:

Next Session

9:00 am AEST
Wednesday
22 April

Where

Park Avenue State School
5-13 Main Street
PARK AVENUE, QLD 4701

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Types of play
experiences

Playgroup

Group Target

Toddlers Pre-prep

Upcoming Sessions

Date Day Time Cost

22/04/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

29/04/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

6/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

13/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

20/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

27/05/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

3/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

10/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

17/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

24/06/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

1/07/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

8/07/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

15/07/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

22/07/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

29/07/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

5/08/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

12/08/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

19/08/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

26/08/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

2/09/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

9/09/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

16/09/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

23/09/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

30/09/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

7/10/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

14/10/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

21/10/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

28/10/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

4/11/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

11/11/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

18/11/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

25/11/2026 Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Types of experience

Play Experience

A regular meeting of parents and carers with their children aged birth to 5, aimed at fostering the bonds essential for child development, parental confidence, community cohesion, and a smooth transition to school. There are volunteer-led, organisation-based, specialist, and facilitated playgroups supported by Play Matters.

Play Stars

Facilitated playgroup sessions with an explicit focus on babies aged from birth to 12 months old, proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

Additional Support

Targeted support for children who present with a range of developmental delays and disabilities, including children who are suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Events

A limited time offering delivered outside of normal activities or programs. This includes pop-ups, showcases and community events.

School-readiness

Programs that build children’s social and emotional skills as they transition to formal schooling.

Professional Development

A formal learning opportunity for professionals in the early childhood, education, and allied health sectors.

Parenting Support

Programs with a more targeted focus on parent/carer support including, but not limited to, peer support and capacity building.

Sing&Grow

Evidence-based music therapy intervention for children and families, delivered by Registered Music Therapists.

Intergenerational

Groups where the young and the young at heart come together to build relationships through play. These sessions take place in an aged care facility, or in a community setting, such as a grandparent's playgroup.