September and October at High Kirk Community Playgroup

September at High Kirk Playgroup was a month where children were getting to know staff and each other. Going to playgroup for the first time can be a big change and the for first few weeks we focus on introducing their new routine, making new friends and familiarising...

High Kirk Community Playgroup trip to Carnfunnock Country Park

The High Kirk Community Playgroup trip to Carnfunnock Country Park was held in June. The day out was a big celebration of all that the children had learnt throughout their year at High Kirk Community Playgroup. All the children had lots of fun and the staff enjoyed...

Learning with Lambs at High Kirk Community Playgroup

This month at High Kirk Community Playgroup has the opportunity to meet a shepherdess and some of her lambs. Learn with Lambs had a brilliant visit here and the kids really enjoyed meeting and learning about these lovely little farm animals. Gill from Learning with...

Latest news from High Kirk Community Playgroup

High Kirk Community Playgroup in Ballymena have hosted many exciting events for our children. The children who attend High Kirk Community Play group all enjoy it when someone visits, or they get involved in new activities and we love seeing them have fun while...

Fun with Drums and People who help – High Kirk Playgroup

High Kirk Community Playgroup in Ballymena enjoyed a great, and noisy visit from Fun with Drums! They use Rhythm to bring Joy, Creativity, Hope & Engagement to Groups of all kinds! Fun With Drums say: Our rhythm workshops make music accessible to, and incredibly...

World Book Day at High Kirk Community Playgroup

World Book Day was held on the 3rd March and here at High Kirk Community Playgroup in Ballymena we invited lots of incredible characters to our playgroup. All the children were encouraged to dress up as their favourite character from a story book. Just have a look...

Coaching 4 Christ visit High Kirk Community Playgroup

High Kirk Community Playgroup hosted the team from Coaching 4 Christ this month. They really put the children through their paces with some football skills and great games. Playing together is an important skill for children to learn. Being part of a team and learning...

Party Animals visit in January

In January Party Animals visited the children here at High Kirk Community Playgroup in Ballymena. Our theme this month is Our Body. By interacting with these animals we were able to use our sense of touch and start to use relevant vocabulary. Dave from Party Animals...

High Kirk Community Play Group Nativity

Here at High Kirk Community Play Group in Ballymena we have just enjoyed preparing and performing our Nativity Play. Here we are all dressed up and ready to go. High Kirk Community Play Group Nativity was a great success thanks to the children and their hard work. We...

Ballymena Today blog about High Kirk Community Playgroup

Local Ballymena news blog Ballymena.Today recently blogged about High Kirk Community Playgroup and our upcoming open day. Have a look at what they shared below. High Kirk Community Playgroup has been offering a quality learning environment for pre-school children in...