Aspley East Kindergarten in Brisbane will mark its 60th anniversary with a community fair bringing together past and current families, staff and local residents.
Community Fair Set For Aspley East Kindergarten
Aspley East Kindergarten will hold a 60th anniversary fair on Sunday, 24 May, from 10am to 1pm at its site on Clorane Street West in Aspley.
The event is being organised to recognise six decades of play, learning and community at the kindergarten. It is open to past and current families, staff, friends and community members, with new families also invited to attend and explore the centre.
Families attending the fair will be able to speak with an educator with 20 years of experience at the kindergarten, as well as enrol on the day or arrange a future tour.
Entertainment And Activities Planned
A range of free entertainment and activities will be available throughout the event, focusing on children and families.
Planned attractions include a baby animals farm, face painting, a magic show, bubbles on stilts and theatre performances by the Lollipop Ladies. The fair will also include live music, a sausage sizzle, cake stall, coffee van, ice cream van, snow cones and popcorn.
Additional activities will include meat tray raffles and historical displays, which form part of the broader anniversary celebration.
An online fundraising competition is launched alongside the event, offering more than $10,000 in prizes.
Event Invites Past And New Families
The anniversary has been positioned as an opportunity for former families and staff to return to the kindergarten and reconnect with the community.
At the same time, the event is intended to introduce new families to Aspley East Kindergarten, providing information about enrolment options and the centre’s programs.
Aspley East Kindergarten Services And Approach
Aspley East Kindergarten caters for children aged 3.5 years to five years and holds an NQF rating of Exceeding.
The centre provides a play-based learning environment designed to support children’s development through active engagement and access to developmentally appropriate resources. It also encourages children to make choices based on their interests and capabilities.
The kindergarten places importance on maintaining open relationships with families and encourages family involvement in its programs. It offers four program groups to accommodate different family needs.
The centre also promotes an inclusive learning environment that recognises the diversity and individuality of children and families, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with additional needs.
Published 29-Apr-2026
