Kids in Perth - The Parents Paper March 2013 by Kids in Perth - The Parents' Paper

PERTH’S CHILD EXCLUSIVE EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH DIARY

Perth’s daily guide of things to do, places to go

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FRIDAY 1 Old Hands Preparation for Childbirth Community Midwifery WA For second and subsequent pregnancies we offer a preparation for childbirth Old Hands course run over three hours. The old hands course gives time to debrief birth and breastfeeding experiences as well as to prepare for parenting more than one. 9:30am-12:30pm, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

Jungle Sports Term 1 Registrations Closing soon Register online today for the final 5 weeks of Jungle Sports Term 1 2013. Only $80 for the 18mth to 7yr Indoor Sports sessions. Soccer, Multi-Sports, Rugby and Footy. Venues in all areas of Perth. Visit www.junglesports.com.au call 9499 1800 or email info@junglesports.com.au

Active-Ate Adventure Playground Disco Night! Dress in your bathers & boardies and join us for a night of fun at our Beach Themed Disco! Games, dancing & prizes. 5-8pm Entry $10. For more information call 9390 0404.

Scotch College Scotch College Scholarship Opportunities now open for registration. For further details, call 9383 6800 for details or located at 76 Shenton Rd, Swanbourne.

SATURDAY 2 Active Birth Workshop Community Midwifery WA An intensive workshop full of tips and techniques to prepare for a great birth including visualisations, birth positions (floor, bean bag, fit ball, bath), relaxation, massage & the role of support person. Ideal 3-4 weeks before due date. 1pm-5pm, Midland. Also March 9 and 23, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

Goodstart Early Learning It’s time to enrol now for 2013. Goodstart Early Learning is a not–for–profit early learning and care provider that goes beyond childcare to create nurturing, stimulating and fun environments where children thrive. Enrol now at for a good start to a great life. Call 1800 222 543 or visit goodstart.org.au

SUNDAY 3 The Fairies Come along to The Fairies Joondalup for a free trial lesson in our new Tap Class. Suitable for ages 5-10 for beginners to intermediate. (No tap shoes required for your first lesson) call 9300 9512 for bookings or visit www.thefairies.com

New fun kids & family cycle event Registrations now open for TheLiveLighter Great River Ride, South Perth. Enjoy a fun family day out on your bicycle and come ride the LiveLighter Great River Ride! Choice of an easy 6km or 12km ride along the banks of the scenic Swan River. Enjoy sunshine, entertainment, food and fun! Sunday 14 April, 8:30am-11:30am, Sir James Mitchell Park,

Kids in Perth welcomes contributions for Perth’s only events diary for families. Email your items to our Event Diary Editor on editor@lassomedia.com.au Deadline for Kids In Perth Diary items for our next issue is 21 March 2013. If there’s something happening in and around Perth you think families will enjoy let us know and we’ll do the rest. Note – Diary entries are placed at the discretion of the publisher. confidence to deal with bullying in a plain-language, stepby-step approach. 7pm–9.30pm. To enquire or register, call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

South Perth. Visit www.bwa.org.au/events or our facebook page, The LiveLighter Great River Ride.

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THURSDAY 7

Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park Explore the Park on a vintage bus every Monday at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Free tour departs from car park 7 and includes a visit to Revolutions Transport Museum.

World Literacy Before school begins. Teach your child to read. Enrol now in Stepping Ahead – or give the child a second chance with Reading for Sure. Visit www.world literacy.com.au to register for Parent Seminar 27 March.

TUESDAY 5 Women’s Swimming Classes

Free Body Balance Class

Free Circuit Class Free Circuit Class at 1pm each Thursday during school term. Free childcare. Gold coin donation appreciated. Womens Health and Family Services, 227 Newcastle St, Northbridge. For more information contact Freda Cook on 6330 5435 or fcook@whfs.org.au

Toptots Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Spanish Playgroup. French Playgroup. Wembley location mail@toptots.net.au Also on March 14, 21 & 28.

FRIDAY 8

Cannington Leisureplex (Wharf St & Seven Oaks St). These classes are ideal for multicultural women to learn to swim in a supportive environment. Free childcare. For more information on swimming classes in Cannington and other locations around Perth, ring Freda Cook on 6330 5435 or email fcook@whfs.org.au

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Community Midwifery WA This workshop is designed to help women who are interested in VBAC. It provides information on VBAC, as well as resources and emotional support. 10:30am-12:30pm, Joondalup. Also March 26, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

‘Keep on Running’ Tours, Revolutions Transport Museum, Whiteman Park Join us for a free 30 minute tour Tuesday – Sunday at 1.30pm. Revolutions Transport Museum looks at the challenges that time, distance and the revolutions in land transport have transformed the way we live in Western Australia. These tours are a great way to understand the whole story that Revolutions conveys - all presented in an informative 30 minute tour!

About exciting new party time. Toptots mobile party plan. It’s party time at Toptots. mail@toptots.net.au Also on March 15, 22 & 29.

The Fairies

A workshop for all parents – to help their kids stay safe. The focus of this ‘life skills’ program is to help prevent child abuse (including sexual abuse), bullying and high risk behaviours from childhood onwards. Tuesdays 5 & 12 March, 7 to 9.30pm. To enquire or register, call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

WEDNESDAY 6 Toptots Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Riverton location mail@toptots.net.au also on March 13, 20 & 27.

Bullying – Don’t Just Stand There – Wembley This workshop will provide parents with the skills and

Did you know we do boys classes at The Fairies as well? On Fridays at 11am we hold our Bee Boys hip hop and percussion class! An up-beat and fun way to introduce the boys into music and dance in a supportive and funky environment! Suitable for ages 2-5, come along for free trial today! Call 9300 9512 for bookings or visit www.thefairies.com

Nocturnal Woylie Walk, Whiteman Park Experience Whiteman Park’s fauna at its most active on a special night tour of our premier conservation facility, Woodland Reserve. Enjoy a guided tour of the greater reserve before entering the soft-release enclosure where you can witness the nocturnal habits of woylie and quenda! Make sure to bring your camera. Date: second and fourth Friday of the Month, 6pm–7.30pm. Location: Woodland Reserve, car park 5a. Cost: $10 adults, $7 children (suitable for children ages 6 plus).

SATURDAY 9 Encore Kids Parties Tea Parties with a Twist is a modern Wonderland inspired tea party designed by Encore Kids Parties held at Terrazza Cafe in Applecross. Take the stress out of organising your child’s birthday and book now for Saturday 9 March, Sunday 17 March and Sunday 24 March at a 3pm timeslot. Visit www.encorekidsparties.com.au

LAS/MAR13

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parenting Course – Wembley This course will be presented by Behaviour Tonics over 3 Saturday Mornings of 9, 16 & 23 March, 9.30am- Midday. This programme is for parents and carers of children aged 2-12 years, and offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. To enquire or register, call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

Active-Ate Adventure Playground Twins Day Out! Twins get in 2-for-1 all day! Bring your twins, put your feet up! For more information call 9390 0404.

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parenting Course – Wembley This course will be presented by Behaviour Tonics over 3 evenings of Monday 11, Wednesday 13 & Monday 18 march, 7pm to 9.30pm. This programme is for parents and carers of children aged 2-5 years, and offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. To enquire or register, call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

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SUNDAY 10

Disney on Ice Disney On Ice returns to Perth after 13 years! Disney’s Princesses and Heroes. All the romance all the adventurelive on ice. Tickets on public sale 9am Tuesday 12 March, Perth Arena, 19-21 July. For a limited time, tickets are on sale to Feld priority customers! Take advantage of this presale offer to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. Tickets on public sale 9am Tuesday 12 March. Register your details at www.disneyonice.com.au/registration 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au www.disneyonice.com.au

WEDNESDAY 13 Preparation for Childbirth Community Midwifery WA A set of six workshops that inform, support and inspire parents-to-be to embrace the exciting and at times challenging journey into parenthood - including childbirth and the first few weeks with a new baby. Ideal to do early in pregnancy with an Active Birth Workshop as a refresher closer to the due date. 7pm-9pm, North Fremantle Call 9430 6882 or email admin@cmwa.net.au

Open Morning Chrysalis Montessori School Open Morning Today. Bookings essential. 5 Parkland Rdm Glendalough. Call 9444 6025 or visit www.chrysalis.wa.edu.au for details.

THURSDAY 14 New fun kids & family cycle event

Disney on Ice Disney On Ice returns to Perth after 13 years! Disney’s Princesses and Heroes. All the romance all the adventurelive on ice. Tickets on public sale 9am Tuesday 12 March, Perth Arena, 19-21 July. For a limited time, tickets are on sale to Feld priority customers! Take advantage of this presale offer to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. Register your details at www.disneyonice.com.au/registration 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au www.disneyonice.com.au

MONDAY 11 Choices in Childbirth Community Midwifery WA Covers models of maternity care available in Perth, including natural, hospital & home births, support options

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Free Body Balance Class with free child care 1pm each Monday during school term. Gold coin donation appreciated. Womens Health and Family Services, 227 Newcastle St, Northbridge. For more information contact Freda Cook on 6330 5435 or fcook@whfs.org.au

Women’s Swimming Classes

Toptots

Protective Behaviours – Wembley

and the use of water during labour. Provides parents-to-be with the essentials for a well-informed and well-supported experience of pregnancy and childbirth. 7pm- 9pm, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

TheLiveLighter Great River Ride, South Perth Enjoy a fun family day out on your bicycle and come ride the LiveLighter Great River Ride! Choice of an easy 6km or 12km ride along the banks of the scenic Swan River. Enjoy sunshine, entertainment, food and fun! Sunday 14th Apil 2013, 8:30am-11:30am, Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth. Registrations are open now! For more info visit www.bwa.org.au/events or our facebook page, The LiveLighter Great River Ride.

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