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Preparing for Kinder and School: Family audience in Arabic
Event details
- Description:
- Join us for a free information session facilitated by Foundation House, on how to help our Children prepare for Kinder and School.
- Date:
- Thursday, 7 September 2023
- Time
- Location:
- This is an online event
- Contact:
- Education and Engagement Facilitator
- Phone:
- 9404 8865
- Cost:
- Free
- Registration
- Register online
Highlights
Every family wants their children to have the best start possible at kindergarten and school.
This workshop for families with young children who speak Arabic, will help you to:
- support your child over the holidays, and get ready for kindergarten and school
- prepare for the first day of kindergarten and school
- be partners with your kindergarten and school
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