Play School

Play School is an Australian Gold Logie award winning educational television show for children produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and then Southern Star Entertainment in 2014. It is the longest-running children's show in Australia, and the second longest running children's show in the world. In 2016, Play School celebrated 50 years on the air. An estimated 80% of pre-school children under six watch the programme at least once a week. It is screened twice every weekday afternoon at 3:05 pm on ABC1 every day 9:30 am and weekday 4:30 pm on ABC2's ABC4 Kids.

Hip Hip Hooray

In this Play School series we celebrate with a big "Hip Hip Hooray" as we have fun at Maurice's birthday, make party hats, play pass the parcel and welcome young kittens. "Hip Hip Hooray" expresses joy, excitement and enthusiasm at celebrations, big or small. Celebrations include traditional holidays, cultural celebrations, bringing a new baby home, New Year, and the most important celebration for young children - birthdays! Celebrations can also signify change, new beginnings, achievements and introductions to new stages in the child's life.