KidsLife Sept 2012

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SAVE THE DATE

OCT 1|2

1 - 2 October 2012

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Are you a young Territorian looking to discover your full potential, share your experiences, and be inspired by your peers?

Do you work in the youth sector and are keen to network with like-minded people working with and supporting young Territorians?

Then the inaugural Youth NT Conference 2012 is for you!

Held for the first time in the Northern Territory, this conference will be an opportunity to: Express ideas and views and raise issues of concern; Connect young people with the youth sector; Highlight and share experiences regarding positive youth programs and initiatives occurring across the Territory; and Gain valuable feedback into program planning and policies.

The inaugural Youth NT Conference 2012, will be held on October 1 - 2, 2012, and promises to be fun, engaging, relevant, and Territory focused.

Corporate sponsors are now being sought for the two-day conference, with a range of packages available from as little as $500 to Platinum Sponsorship that includes some great benefits and promotional opportunities to the value of $15,000.

For more information about the conference and how to become a sponsor, go to http://www.youth.nt.gov.au/Conference_2012.html

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Our Ongoing Mission We strive to enrich our families, our partners, and our people by supporting the highest standard of education and care for children through professional development, resources, recognition and advocacy.

Murraya Children’s Centre

Murraya Children’s Centre is an innovative early learning centre catering for children two to five years old.

Darwin Family Day Care

Darwin Family Day Care is a professional home-based early childhood education and care service operating in the Northern Territory for over 35 years.

Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care

Bees Creek School Outside Hours School Care and Vacation Program welcomes all new families to our service.

45 Malak Cres, Malak NT 0812 PO Box 43120, Casuarina NT 0811 Ph (08) 8920 0600 | F (08) 8920 0622 E info@daycaredarwin.com.au W www.territorychildcare.org.au

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ESSINGTON

EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE Science education is increasingly gaining attention at a national level. Whilst Australian scientists have made outstanding contributions at an international level to advances in Science, there is concern from some areas that Australia is not keeping up with world trends.

Better instruments, bigger laboratories, faster and more powerful computers and more sophisticated techniques is driving a surge in Science.

One Darwin school, The Essington School Darwin, has however been focusing on pushing the boundaries in science education over the last ten years. Essington Principal, David Cannon, said: “We want our students to be part of the future of science development within Australia and the world. As a result we have been focusing on science curriculum issues identified at a national and international level and responding to these issues”.

The School’s desire to provide its students with an enhanced Science curriculum has seen the school extend classroom learning experiences and introduce accelerated and unique Science education programs. Part of this enhancement includes developing student awareness of the ‘new’ sciences, the various areas of science that will be important in the lifetime of our students. The School’s Aquaculture Centre is designed so students and teachers can easily engage in studying marine and aquatic animals at first hand.

The School’s study of nesting flatback turtles on Bare Sand Island has become a feature of its Science programs each year. From May to September groups of students travel to the Island to observe the nesting turtles.

In September a group of Middle School students will spend a week in Cairns visiting and studying various coral reef systems off the coast of Cairns and Port Douglas as part of their marine science extension study program.

For several years Year 6 to 9 students have completed advanced practical classes in the undergraduate Science laboratories at the University. Students are also able to study Aquaculture at the University.

The School’s enhanced Science programs has translated into outstanding assessment results on independent national and international science assessment programs in the last five years.

For further information about The Essington School Darwin and enrolment for 2013 and 2014, phone 8985 0100.

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By Jo Virtue

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Professional Restraint Fitters

To book your appointment Contact us today on:

Ph: (08) 8927 4451

Baby products for everyone’s budget Lay-by, gift registry and convenient hire service available Pre-loved items bought and sold Come in and see our staff for advice you can depend on

Opening hours: Mon To Fri 9:00 - 5:00 • Sat 9:30 - 2:00 Sunday 10:00 to 2:00 1 Travers Street, Coconut Grove Ph: 8948 3633 info@littlerompers.com.au www.littlerompers.com.au Find us on Facebook

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Planning your child’s next birthday party?

Choose 1 of our 8 exciting themes and get everything you need to create a great party for 10!!!

OUR EIGHT THEMES ARE:

Princesses, Ballerina, Dora & Tinker Bell!!!

Cars, Spiderman, Ben10 & Pirates!!!

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That’s just $8.50 per child!!!

10 Invitation, 10 Dinner Plates, 10 Dessert Plates, 10 Knives, 10 Forks, 10 Spoons, 10 Cups, 10 Party Hats, 10 Blowouts, 10 Loot Bags, 1 Table Cover, 20 Serviettes, 1 Foil Balloon, 1 Birthday Banner, Assorted balloons, Crepe Streamers, Curling Ribbon, Feature Items.

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0408 578 508 | onestoppartybox@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/onestoppartybox

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OPENING HOURS Mon-Thu: 9am to 2pm Fri-Sat: 9am to 5pm Sun: 10am to 5pm All School Holidays: 9am – 5pm (Times Subject to Change)

Indoor Play Centre & Cafe

Where the kids can play & adults can relax!

We cater for: Birthday Parties é Special Groups Private Functionsé Christmas Parties Any special event & having fun...

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THE HUB COMPLEX 3 Maluka Street PALMERSTON

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8931 0400

Fax: (08) 8931 0422 playshack@y7mail.com

** Please Note: ALL children must wear socks while on the equipment.

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For all your Maternity & Early Childhood needs

Baby Bump Palmerston www.babybump.com.au (08) 8983 2112

Shop 7 Yarrawonga Village 5 McKenzie Place Yarrawonga

Baby Bump Palmerston Coupon

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Valid for the month of September

off your next purchase of $25 or more

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MUMS HAVING A BAD HAIR DAY

INTRODUCING

A brand new Hair Salon with Free Babysitting and an experienced au pair who will entertain your children in a fantastic play area while you sit back, relax and get pampered. So come down and see us!

Hair ‘n’ Play is open 9.30am-6pm Monday to Friday Evenings and Saturday by appointment

8/18 Caryota Court Coconut Grove 08 - 8985 4848 jo@hair-n-play.com | www.hair-n-play.com

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Darwin’s essential shop for toys and unique gifts for kids for all occasions.

8981 3958 www.facebook.com/kidsgrotto Find us on facebook

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DARWIN’S LEADING BABY AND CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

For the largest range of specialty gifts and clothing for babies to preschoolers!

All new summer stock arriving as we continue to expand our clothing with 100s of styles including a swimwear range and sizes up to 5-6!

Exclusive stockists of new Purebaby, Plum, Rhubarb, Marquise and Love Henry.

Shop 3 / 4 Rowling Street, Casuarina (between the new Chemist Warehouse and Casuarina PO boxes)

Ph: 08 89272757

Gifts. Clothing. Toys. Nursery accessories. Practical solutions.

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