About this Event
This five-week program introduces families to experienced teachers from Marrickville Public School. Sessions aim to empower parents with practical strategies to foster independence, confidence and early learning in their children to help support school readiness.
Children are welcome to attend.
Week 1 - Friday 6 November: School readiness
Week 2 - Friday 13 November: Becoming a reader
Week 3 - Friday 20 November: Maths is everywhere
Week 4 - Friday 27 November: Emotional wellbeing and social readiness
Week 5 - Friday 4 December: Exploring STEM through play
Sessions take place at 9.30am - 10.15am
Spots are limited. One ticket per adult (with accompanying child).
Please book in for each session you can attend in the 5-week program. You may book for one, some or all 5 sessions.
We may take photographs of the facilitators and the participants at this event. Read here for more details.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
MARRICKVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL is a diverse and inclusive K–6 school committed to providing a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and ready to learn from their very first day. MPS provides strong academic programs alongside a broad range of opportunities including STEM, enrichment programs, a teaching kitchen, sport, creative and performing arts, student leadership experiences and a kindergarten playroom.
The workshop will be facilitated by experienced educational leaders Megan Hutchinson and Zeinab Mokachar Bassam who have over 10 years of teaching and leadership experience. As Assistant Principals at Marrickville Public School, Megan and Zeinab bring extensive experience in kindergarten transition and a strong focus on building students’ confidence, independence and wellbeing.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY AND PAVILION is accessible via a lift from ground level. Sessions will take place in Learning Room 1.1 and 1.2.
If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.
Event venue & nearby stays
Marrickville Library and Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, Australia
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