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BERWICK NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
 
 
For information on BNC 3 Year Old Groups click here
 
For Information on BNC Playgroups please click here
 
 
 

 
 
Infant Massage
 
Infant Massage classes are a fun way to learn how to soothe your baby, relieve tummy upsets and help form a strong bond of love and trust with your baby.
Where:112 High St
When: Friday's( 3 week course)
Cost: $2.00 PER CLASS
NEW CLASSES STARTING FRIDAY 16TH MARCH
 
 
Enquiries and to register your interest call Michelle:  9796 1970
 
 
 
 
Berwick Toy Library
 
1st Week of each term then fortnightly
Tuesday mornings: 9.30am to 10.30am
Wednesday evenings: 7.30pm to 8.30pm. 
$40 per year family membership. Timbarra Community Centre.
 
Enquiries call : 0423 744 816 or email: berwicktoylibrary@gmail.com
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ready , Set, Dance Classes
 
Fridays: 4pm to 6pm: 
Saturdays: 9am to 12 noon
Timbarra Hall
 
Fun and encouraging environment and dance routines for pre school  through to teens.
Hip Hip, Funk and Cheerleading.
 
Bookings call Cara - 0413 483 455 or email: caratunstall@optusnet.com.au
 
 

 
 
Splitz Dance Studio
 
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Timbarra Hall. 
Afternoon and evening classes, for children and adults
Acrobatics for Children, Hip Hop, Jazz Classical and Tap.
Enquiries call Therese on: 0414 225 931
 
  
 

 
 
Karate
 
Children and Adult Classes. Timbarra Hall
Mondays:          6.30pm to 7.45pm and 8pm to 9.15pm
Wednesdays:  6.30pm to 7.45pm and 8pm to 9.15pm
Thursdays:       
                          
Enquiries call Brett on: 0450 011630
 
 

 
 
3 Year Old Groups
(Pre-Kinder Groups)
 
 
Children's Services Mission Statement
 
The Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Inc (BNC) aims to provide the children attending Occasional Care (Pre Kinder) sessions with the opportunity to have fun and gain independence and self assurance through socialization within their peer group in a safe, caring and creative environment.
 
ENROLMENTS FOR 2012 - see details on sessions below
PHONE BOOKINGS ONLY PLEASE : (03) 9796 1970
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION:
  • ALL CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED   (NO PULL-UPS)
  • ALL CHILDREN MUST BE 3 YEARS OLD BEFORE COMMENCING
  • ALL SESSIONS RUN BY QUALIFIED CHILDCARE STAFF
  • CHOICE OF VENUES. TIMBARRA COMMUNITY CENTRE OR 112 HIGH STREET, BERWICK

Enrolment forms and information booklet will be sent out in the mail in late November.

2012 FEES:   
 
$160 per 10 week term, attending one session per week
$300 per 10 week term, attending two sessions per week
$10 family membership
 
SESSION TIMES:
 
Morning sessions:    9.00am - 11.30am
Afternoon sessions: 12.30pm - 3.00pm
 
WE OFFER YOU THE CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING OCCASIONAL CARE / PRE-KINDER SESSIONS
(All Groups Subject To Change Depending On Demand)
First preference for groups will be given to children currently attending the Centre on a regular basis.
 
 

 
 
 
 
3 YEAR OLD GROUPS
 
Turning 4 between January  & December 2012
 
Timbarra Venue -             Mon AM Mon PM   Tues AM  Tues PM  Wed AM   Thurs PM   Fri AM
High Street Venue  -            Mon PM -  Tues AM  Tues PM   Wed AM  -  Thurs AM Thur Pm
                       
  
 
LITTLE 3'S GROUPS
 
Turning 3 between January & March 2012
 
High Street Venue only - Monday AM- Wednesday PM- Friday AM
Expressions of Interest for 2012 . Phone only 9796 1970 
 
Enrolments to these groups will be done using the child's date of birth
Children born January /early February will be given first preference.
Preferences for days will be taken into consideration when taking details but a place is not guaranteed.
 
 
 DEFERRED 4 YEAR OLD GROUPS
 
Suitable for children turning 4 between January - April 2012.
These groups are specifically tailored  for children who could attend 4 year old kinder but are not quite ready to do so!
Days and Times: Wednesday PM 12.30 -3pm & Thursday AM 9.00 -11.30
Venue: Timbarra Community Centre
Cost: $16.00 per session(payable by the term)
Bookings Essential: 9796 1970
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

 
 
PLAYGROUPS
 
The Berwick Neighbourhood Centre runs and supports many playgroups at  two venues.
 
All our playgroups are run by the parents attending them, with the BNC providing the venues, equipment and support.
 
See below for booking details or call: (03) 9796 1970
 
 
OUR DEFINITION OF AN EFFECTIVE PLAYGROUP
IS ONE WHERE:
 
All families feel welcome and accepted. Friendship and support are encouraged.
Adults provide a positive role model for the children through respectful behaviour towards each other.
 
The children have fun and are able to develop their potential, through play  and socialisation, in a safe and caring environment.
 
 

                                          JUMPING JOEY'S PLAYGROUP
 
A supported, faciliated playgroup for children with additional needs or in the process of waiting for a diagnosis.
Where: Berwick Neighbourhood Centre - 112 High St
Day: Monday's (school term only)
Time: 9.30 -11am
This playgroup is faciliated by a qualified experinced facilator.
Call Michelle for further details on 9796 1970
 
 
 
 
HIGH STREET PLAYGROUPS
 
Morning and afternoon parent/child groups.
Excellent, well equipped venue, with secure enclosed playground.
Weekly themes with materials provided.
112 High Street. Berwick 
 
Bookings essential call Liz or Michelle  on: (03) 9796 1970
 
 

 
 
 
TIMBARRA  PLAYGROUPS
 
TIMBARRA COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAYGROUPS
Two hour child/parent playgroups run on most days of the week
 
Bookings essential- call Liz or Michelle on (03) 9796 1970 
 
 

 
 
 Occupational Therapy for Kids.
Occupational therapists work with children to assist them to reach their full potential through the use of play and every day activities. O.T's can asist children with issues like Aspergers syndrome, ADHD, developmental delay, Autism, gross motor and fine motor skills deficits and Sensory Integration problems.
Cheryl is now working from the BNC on a Friday morning and can be contacted on 0414 505 569.
 

 
 
 
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