Latino playgroup grows steadily

The Latino Playgroup held at Beachside Family Centre has been beneficial for local Spanish-speaking families and is steadily growing, according to coordinator Ms Susana Mostraj.

"Since we started in January this year, our playgroup has worked well," Ms Mostraj said.

"We have a core group of adults and children who enjoy it very much, and who have benefited in many ways.

"Spanish-speaking parents and carers have been able to share language, culture and customs through stories, songs and games, as well as during unstructured play with the children.

"We encourage any Latino families with children up to six years of age to join us for the last term this year."

The Latino Playgroup meets from 9.30am to 11am every Monday during school terms at the Beachside Family Centre in Sydney Ave, Umina, in the grounds of Umina Public School. Contact Debbie Notara of Beachside Family Centre with any enquiries on 4343 1929.

Press release, 4 Oct 2010 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre