Latino playgroups starts next year
A new Latino playgroup will be started next year to encourage parents to teach their children the language and culture of their heritage.
Beachside Family Centre in Umina will run the playgroup every Monday from 9.30am to 11.30am starting on February 1.
"There are over 100 families with young children from Spain and South America on the Central Coast, with the Peninsula a popular spot to settle," centre facilitator Ms Debbie Notara said.
"We ran a workshop for bilingual parents and because the majority who attended came from a Latino background we thought it would be wonderful to link these families with each other at a weekly playgroup.
"The playgroup will also be open to other families in the community who want their children to experience Latino culture and language.
"Local parent Ms Susana Mostraj, originally from Chile, knows how important it is for her children to have Spanish as a second language and that it will actually help with their other learning.
"Susana will be coordinating the Latino playgroup along with assistance from Marilyn Perez-Cabrera, a local Spanish parent."
For more information, contact Debbie Notara on 4343 1929.
Press release, 10 Dec 2009
Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre