Story time sessions start

By Matt Romania

Children, parents and carers are encouraged to gather at Mount Egerton, as the local primary school starts a new initiative at the school library, Story time sessions.

Tuesdays at noon during the school term, the library transforms into an arena of imagination, laughter and literacy, inviting families to join in a unique, fun-filled reading experience for young children.

Organiser Lisa Jones told The Moorabool News they started the sessions to help bring those with young children together in the community.

“We felt it is important to run a free activity so everyone can participate,” she said.

The Story time sessions promise much more than enjoyable moments.

“Not only are sessions fun, interactive and engaging for kids, but they also help promote early literacy and social skills,” Ms Jones said.

The sessions are a mix of songs, books and rhymes to make learning easier, boost listening skills, and foster imagination among children.

Mount Egerton Primary School also offers a nature-based play group, held on Thursday mornings, that offers a unique activity in the local community.

Ms Jones said it encourages children to be “outside no matter the weather”.

The move to offer community activities such as Story time and the nature-based play group isn’t only about encouraging learning and play in a community setting.

“We are hoping to encourage more families up to the school to help with enrolments, as many people are unaware that there is a school in Mount Egerton,” Ms Jones said.

Ms Tegan Bell, Principal at Mount Egerton Primary School, said the school is excited to offer these playgroups to the local community.

“We hope to see many more parents and children access these fantastic free opportunities to learn and develop through play-based activities and social interaction.”

These initiatives bring forth the charm of a community coming together, reiterating that even in smaller locales like Mount Egerton, the joy of learning and playing together can be found in the Moorabool Shire.