You’re invited: Play School celebrates its 60th birthday

60 years of windows, toys, and true integrity: Why Play School remains Australia’s heartbeat

Over the past six decades, much has changed in the world. But Play School has remained a steadfast beacon in the entertainment and education of Australian children, who have always been at the very centre of the show’s purpose.  As long-term presenter Justine Clarke tells New Idea, on the eve of Play School’s 60th birthday festivities, it has endured because “We all feel like it belongs to us. I think it’s shaped our identity as a nation and, at…

You’re invited: Play School celebrates its 60th birthday

Play School has been delighting children for six decades. Long-time presenter Leah Vandenberg reflects on the show’s legacy, and the beautiful, unspoken bond she shares with children who grew up watching her.