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Why?

Our Wilderness Playgroup connects our young members and their families with nature, by basing this experience entirely in an outdoor environment. The children engage in imaginative, creative and scientific play through a nature-rich environment.

Held on Friday mornings from 9:00am to 11:30am playgroup is a suitable experience for young learners with their parent/guardian.

It’s a great opportunity for dads (or father figures) in particular, to spend quality time with your child through the messy, varied, and fun activities that are often not available at home. 

 

What Does Playgroup Feel Like?

Our Wildspace

From the beginning, learning out in nature has played a leading role in the Bold Park approach.

Whether it is climbing to the top of a hill, damming a flowing creek, playing in mud or engaging in creative encounters with natural materials – our young members forge a relationship with nature which stays with them forever.

The nature and outdoor setting of the playgroup not only challenges parents to trust their children but also helps them to see and value the lessons which nature offers.

Schedule & Fees

Wilderness Playgroup operates during school term time only. Fees are calculated based on the number of weeks per term, please refer to the fee schedule for this information

What to bring

Please bring the following items to every playgroup session: a healthy snack, water bottle, towel, and change of clothes for your child.

During the warmer months, don't forget a broad-brimmed hat and sunscreen. In winter, please pack a warm hat, raincoat, spare socks, and gumboots to keep your child comfortable during outdoor play

How to find us

Park under large fig trees at Dodd Street carpark, Wembley. Click for Dodd Street carpark on Google Maps

Follow the cement path (that runs alongside the school) walking north, toward the large Powis Street carpark.

The entry to Playgroup and the ELC is marked by a cement path that branches off to the left (soon after you pass a brick toilet block).

"The teachers and the Wild Space are what attracts us to the school"

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PEDAGOGISTA

Nicole Hunter

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of ScienceGraduate Diplomas in Education (Science and Early Childhood)Masters of Education

AT BPCS SINCE: 2004

Nicole fervently believes that quality early life relationships, experiences and education are critical in providing a solid foundation for healthy life patterns and continuous learning. Nicole has both contributed to and experienced the growth of Bold Park Community School as a parent, teacher and board member; first joining the community in 2001, when the school was a one-room primary school! She became part of the Early Childhood teaching team in 2004.
From 2008 until 2015 Nicole was Early Childhood Co-Team Leader with the responsibility of expanding the outdoor learning program and National Quality Standards. In 2016 Nicole was appointed to the role of Pedagogista. This role sees her working, in collaboration, with the teaching teams and leadership to align the principles, practices and philosophy of Bold Park with current educational research and translate these into the daily experience of students and families.
To this role, Nicole draws not only her many years of experience in the Bold Park context, but also her teaching experience in a breadth of contexts including high school science and early years learning. Nicole is grateful to have had the opportunity to travel internationally to visit educational contexts of Reggio Emilia and has recently completed her Master’s of Education in Teaching and Learning.