Kinder milestone

Centre director Liz Ryan and educators Olivia Marchioni, Lisa Richards, Jacyln Farrugia and Anita May. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 421417_01

Somers Parade Kindergarten in Altona invites community members to celebrate its 60 years of operation this month.

A free, family-friendly event will be held celebrate the past and reaffirm the kindergarten’s commitment to nurturing young minds.

Centre director Liz Ryan has been at Somers Parade for 22 years. She urged past families to join in the celebration.

“In my time, I’ve seen many changes, especially a government grant for a $200,000 upgrade to the children’s playground. So many families have come through the service and we still have contact with past children and families,” she said.

The celebration will be held on Saturday, August 24, from 1pm to 3pm, and will feature face-painting, children’s activities and a sausage sizzle.

Somers Parade Kindergarten, is at 4 Somers Parade, Altona.

Anne Parisianne