Are you concerned that your Kindy child may not be ready for prep?

Come along to an informative afternoon by Occupational Therapist, Jeanette Davey and Speech Pathologist Vanessa Martin from Wynnum Health Services.

Topic: School readiness – fine motor and communication skills  

Jeanette will be discussing pencil grips and scissor hold and be sharing lots of practical tips how you can assist your child.

There are many components important for handwriting readiness which include; good sitting posture, strong shoulder and neck muscles to give stability, adequate hand muscle coordination and strength, ability to hold a writing tool, and hand-eye coordination.

Focusing on writing letters and motor coordination without preparing the child’s muscles first, may lead to tired hands, poor handwriting, and a lot of frustration

Vanessa will be addressing language and speech – communication, comprehension, articulation plus much more.

WHEN: Tues May 29 and Thurs May 31
TIME: 1.15 – 2.00 p.m.
WHERE: Front waiting room at Wynnum General Gordon

Please indicate on sheet in foyer if you will be attending.

Tickets go on sale from our fabulous Fashion Parade Committee members.  These will be sold in the front garden at the Centre from 1st May, each Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 8.30 – 10.00am.  This year the tables will seat 10 people – so if you’d like to get a table together that’d be fantastic!  Payment is either cash, cheque or internet payments may be organised for “complete table” sales.

During the evening, we’ll be running raffles (cash only) and silent auctions throughout the evening.  We’d like to point out that only cash or cheque payments will be accepted for the silent auction items at the end of the evening.  Auction items may be taken once payment is made.

Wynnum General Gordon Golden Gala Fashion Parade Flyer

Article “Rowan family the new kids on the blocks” published in the Courier Mail Saturday 21st April 2012. Check it out here.