Port Pirie West Children's Centre

23/06/2026

Enrol Now for 2027 – Register Early at Port Pirie West Children’s Centre

Is your child eligible for preschool in 2027?

We are now accepting Registrations of Interest for both the beginning of the year intake (Term 1) and the mid-year intake (Term 3, MYI) at Port Pirie West Children’s Centre.

To help us plan and ensure places for all families:
ALL families should lodge their Registration of Interest form by the end of Term 2, whether they’re seeking a Term 1 or Term 3 (mid-year) start.
If Port Pirie West is not your local centre, you may still submit a form to us as your preferred preschool.

A special message to our Aboriginal families:
We encourage you to submit your child’s Registration of Interest as soon as your child turns two years old. Early registrations help us better predict enrolments and plan for programs that meet the needs of all families in our community.

How to register:
Collect a form from our centre or download it from the Department for Education website
Submit your completed form directly to Port Pirie West Children’s Centre—or to any other preschools you are considering

If you have any questions about eligibility, the registration process, or your child’s start date, please contact us on 08 8633 0077 or visit the centre.

We look forward to welcoming all our families in 2027!

18/06/2026

Playgroup cancelled today due to illness. Sorry for the inconvenience. See you next session!

16/06/2026

Some very exciting and affordable activities being introduced at the Leisure Centre for the upcoming School Holidays!

11/06/2026

Have Your Say: CCTV in Early Childhood Services

The Australian Government is seeking parent and carer feedback on the use of CCTV in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings.

This is part of a national evaluation aiming to understand if CCTV supports child safety in services like ours.

Your perspective is important and will help inform future decisions about the use of CCTV in early childhood settings. The survey is short, voluntary, and responses are anonymous.

⏰ Surveys close: 6:00 pm, 18 June 2026

👉 Click here to complete the survey:
https://insightssurvey.kpmg.com.au/wix/p408490019816.aspx

Thank you for supporting the safety and wellbeing of our children by sharing your views!

For any questions, you can contact: [email protected]

Australian Governments have committed to improving the safety, health and wellbeing of children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). Education Ministers agreed to undertake a national Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Assessment in up to 300 services (the Assessment). KPMG has been selected....

11/06/2026

🌟 Playgroup Tomorrow – Parent-Run Session 🌟

Tomorrow's playgroup session will be parent-run, as staff will be unavailable.

The playgroup space and activities will still be available for families to enjoy, and it's a wonderful opportunity to connect, play, and support one another in our welcoming community. 💛

Bec will be around if any assistance is needed throughout the session, so please don't hesitate to ask for help.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a fun and relaxed morning of play! 😊

📍 Port Pirie West Children's Centre
🕘 9:00am – 11:00am

Everyone is welcome! 🌈🧸✨

05/06/2026

🌟 Exciting New Playground Concepts – Have Your Say! 🌟

Exciting upgrades are planned for Flinders View Playground and Memorial Park—and we’d love your feedback!

Port Pirie Regional Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of these much-loved play spaces, with concept designs developed using feedback from our 2025 community survey.

These plans aim to create vibrant, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can play, connect and enjoy.

🥧 A fun “Pie Floater” themed playground at Flinders View
🌳 A nature-inspired “Forest Mountain” adventure at Memorial Park

💬 Have Your Say! You can provide feedback in several ways:
➡️ Online: www.pirie.sa.gov.au/noticeboard/consultation
➡️ In writing: Hard copy surveys and concept designs are available at Council offices and libraries in Port Pirie
➡️ Email: [email protected]

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Shortcuts - short on time? Head straight to the:
Survey: https://tinyurl.com/playspacespp2026
Concept design: https://tinyurl.com/playspacesconcept

📅 Feedback open from 2–22 June 2026

Help us create play spaces our community will love! 💙

Discover Port Pirie
Crystal Brook Community Association
Redhill Development Association
Koolunga, South Australia
Napperby, Nelshaby & Telowie Bulletin board
Broughton Plains Heritage Society

05/06/2026

Port Pirie Regional Council is pleased to release two key Community Consultations:

Port Pirie Play Spaces Upgrades: Flinders View & Memorial Park Playgrounds

Improvements to Crystal Brook's Adelaide Square

Please click on the media releases above for further information on these exciting projects and how the community can have their say.

Alternatively, you can head straight to the Public Consultation page on Council's website.

Feedback is now open, until 5pm on Monday 22 June 2026.

04/06/2026

🌟 Port Pirie West Playgroup 🌟

Join us tomorrow from 9:00am–11:00am for another fun morning at playgroup!

Everyone is welcome as we continue to focus on building connections and relationships within our playgroup community. It's a great opportunity for children to play, learn and grow while families connect and support one another.

We hope to see you all there!

💛 Bec

03/06/2026

📸 Important Reminder: Personal Devices at Port Pirie West Children’s Centre 📱

To help protect the safety, dignity, and privacy of all children, we kindly remind families, visitors, and community members that personal mobile phones and cameras are not to be used within our Centre—including during kindy sessions, playgroups, workshops, transition visits, at drop off and pick up, and at special events.

If there is a special occasion or you wish to take a photo, please speak to an educator or staff member first. In some cases, it may be possible with prior permission and under staff supervision, to ensure the privacy and rights of all children and families are respected.

Only service-issued devices are used for photos or videos, and only with family consent. This policy helps us maintain a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for everyone in our community.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and ongoing support in making Port Pirie West Children’s Centre a secure and positive place to learn and play.

If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to speak with a staff member or contact us directly.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Kind regards

Kellie Bails

27/05/2026