Hindmarsh Shire Council invites and encourages parents to take their young children to join in the activities of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. All Children’s Week activities are tailored toward children aged five years and under, which will be held between 22 – 29 October.

Children’s Week is an annual event that recognises and celebrates the right of all children to enjoy and learn from early childhood experiences that will assist them to realise their individual potential as they thrive, learn and grow.

Children's Week -Through Our Eyes - Celebrating Diversity represents one of the largest community celebrations focusing on young children exploring new experiences.

All children are unique and special, and each will learn and grow in their own time and way. It’s an exciting period of a child’s life, when they begin to discover new things about the world around them. It’s also a rather exciting time for parents, who can help their children to learn through the simple joy of playing. It’s also a great opportunity for younger children to be able to display their talents, skills and achievements and celebrate the earlier years of childhood.

Activities will be held at Dimboola, Jeparit, Nhill and Rainbow, and have been organised by local schools, childcare centres, playgroups, cultural and community groups.

Dates and times for events are as follows:

Stories Alive

A fun day of activities celebrating cultural diversity, literacy and children! Kindergarten children, day care, playgroup and Delkaia Aboriginal Best Start groups will love the activities on offer.

Monday 22 October, 10.00 am – 12.00pm.

Location: Dimboola Early Years Centre, 27 Hindmarsh St, Dimboola, 3414

Linking Together

A fun day of activities celebrating cultural diversity, literacy and children! The Jeparit Kindergarten children are invited to join with the Jeparit Primary students to celebrate Children’s Week with a range of exciting activities based on emergency services.

Tuesday 23 October, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm

Location: Jeparit Primary School, Sands Avenue, Jeparit, 3423

Sharing Diversity

The Nhill Kindergarten children will celebrate Children’s week with sharing and discovering cultural diversity in the community. A fun day of activities has been planned for the children including music, singing and stories from across the lands.

Thursday 25 October, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Location: Nhill Kindergarten, 9 Clarence St, Nhill, 3418

Let’s Celebrate

Rainbow Primary School and Kinder will join together to celebrate Children’s Week through stories and play.

Thursday 25 October, 10.00 am – 11.00 am

Location: Rainbow College, 17 Albert St, Rainbow, 3424

For any further enquiries regarding Children’s Week activities please contact Hindmarsh Shire Council Youth and Business Officer, Fiona Werner on 5391 4444 or youth@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.