Kids on the Coast Magazine - Sunshine Coast - Issue 92. May/June 2019

ISSUE 92 May/June 2019 SUNSHINE COAST

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Anything is Possible Children learn at their best when their education is enriched by memorable experiences.

At Immanuel Lutheran College, we give students the ability to explore and discover not only in the classroom, but also with nature.

Enrolling now for Prep and Year 7 for 2020.

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WELCOME

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an you think back and remember what it felt like to be a child?

Some days it feels like yesterday.

I remember being certain I could fly (yup, I had a vivid imagination!). Not high in the sky, that would be silly!

But I have fond memories of floating and gliding down the corridors of my primary school whenever I had the chance. Looking back, I must have taken ages on my bathroom breaks!

Conversely, after an exhausting bout of parenting my childhood feels like a world away and I feel wearier than my washing machine.

Yet one thing I consistently remember from my younger years is feeling frustrated at not being heard, and I vowed that if I ever became a parent, I would try to ensure my kids always felt their opinion was recognised and validated (absolutely sweetheart, a Spiderman costume can always be paired with fairy wings and gumboots).

So, I’m putting my promise to the test this issue and handing my

magazine over to the region’s kids!

After all, this magazine is about the kids, so why not give them a voice and let them have a chance to say what they are really thinking?

Our amazing guest editor, Amy from Matthew Flinders, has been hard at work attending photoshoots, proofing, writing columns and surviving the chaos of a print deadline. Whilst students across the region have been interviewing locals and putting on their journo heads to fill our pages with their favourite places to go, their favourite books, what they wish their parents knew, and what they feel the future holds for them.

It’s been eye-opening, challenging and a bundle of fun! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as the kids did compiling it!

With love and sunshine,

GUEST EDITOR

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riting has been a key part of my life from the moment I could read.

If it were up to me, I’d fill every day with words – reading, listening and creating to my heart’s content. In my time as a student, I have been thankful to explore a variety of styles, contexts and genres. Getting involved as a guest editor gave me the opportunity to witness the world of magazines – and I was amazed by what I saw!

From cover design to proofreading pages, behind every aspect of the final product is a mountain of hard work.

Angela xo

Amy Matthew Flinders Anglican College

THE TEAM

PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF Angela Sutherland

PUBLISHER & SALES DIRECTOR Helen Rush

ADMIN/ ACCOUNTS Sheryl Thomson

ACCOUNT MANAGER Bridget Vallis

DEPUTY EDITOR Amardy Baucke

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Amy Lou

PRODUCTION MANAGER Tanya Nissen

GRAPHIC DESIGN Danielle Lunn

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CONTENTS

Features

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THE KIDS TAKE OVER: We hand over

EDUCATION: Is reading the ultimate

to kids across the Sunshine Coast to find out

superpower for kids? We chat to the experts

what they really think!

at Sunshine Coast Libraries to find out.

EVIE (6)

HENRY (5)

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More than just a magazine, we are a vibrant community, bringing the best in local news, events, features and more to parents across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Made by local parents, for local parents, we strive to be the first place families come to connect – where they are understood, united and inspired.

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FROM THE EDITOR ................................................................................................................ 3 WHAT’S ON: The best local events for May and June.............................................................. 7 LOCAL NEWS: The latest news from across the Sunshine Coast ........................................ 10 THINGS TO DO: Spark your green thumb at Queensland Garden Expo ...........................15 EDUCATION: Be inspired about children’s literature at Voices on the Coast .....................16 CHECK THIS OUT: The latest products topping our #want list ........................................ 20 BABY FAIR SPECIAL: All the excitement in store at The Baby Fair Sunshine Coast .....29 TRAVEL: Take a kid-tastic weekend in Noosa .........................................................................39 EDUCATION: Be a Zookeeper for a day at Australia Zoo..................................................... 45 LOCAL LIFE: We chat to the team beneath the wings at Queensland Air Museum........ 48 RECIPE: Very Berry Delicious Ice Pops ...................................................................................51 REVIEWS: Movies and books for the family ...........................................................................53 CLASSIFIEDS: Family-friendly products and services..........................................................56 We encourage recycling. Please keep this issue for future reference, pass onto your friends and family, use for craft projects or place into the recycling bin.

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Did you know...

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In most cases if the eye condition is detected early enough, exercises can be given to avoid it developing into a vision problem at school. In some cases vision problems exhibit themselves in children who have short attention spans but often are undetected by the parents or carers.

At Looking Smart Optometrists we recommend a vision test for every child who is 6 months of age or older.

We bulk bill all eye tests so it costs you nothing to have it done, and you can feel secure that you are looking after your child’s eyesight.

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SugarRush Productions in conjunction with The Events Centre, Caloundra

And something special just for parents ...

presents the hilarious

MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL

Me And My Shadow

WARNING: Hilarious Adult Themes!

Tue 21 May @ 10am & 1pm

Sat 6 Jul @ 10.30am & 1pm

The good, the bad.... and the laundry

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Live theatre Mon 16 Sep @ 9.30 & 11.30am

Written by Sue Fabisch

Meno p The M ause u s ic a l

for children & their adults

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 7.30PM Bookings: 5491 4240 or www.theeventscentre.com.au SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2PM & 7.30PM TICKETS:

theeventscentre.com.au | 07 5491 4240

WHAT’S ON VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE MORE EVENTS! S I G N U P AT K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U / K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U F O R O U R W E E K LY W H AT ’ S O N G U I D E

* WE PUBLISH INFORMATION BASED ON WHAT IS SUPPLIED TO US - TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ALL DETAILS ARE CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING, HOWEVER WE DO RECOMMEND YOU CHECK EVENT DETAILS WITH THE ORGANISERS.

Queensland Garden Expo 13 - 14 JULY Nambour Showgrounds qldgardenexpo.com.au This three-day event is chock-full of workshops, demonstrations, activities and more for every budding gardener. Make your own Fairy or Ninja garden, go fossicking, and enjoy nature-inspired craft activities. There will also be a free kids’ playground with giant slide, tea cup ride and jumping castle.

WILDKIDS WEEKLY FOREST SCHOOL

Prep opemn orning Sunshine Beach State School 21 MAY 9.15am – 10.30am sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au

Do you have a child who is starting Prep next year? Did you know that Sunshine Beach State School doesn’t have a catchment area? Head along to the Prep open morning to find out more! Meet the Principal, a Prep teacher and the Prep Transition Officer who will explain how Prep operates, and how you can make the transition easier.

Tuesday – Friday (during school term), Natureweavers Forest School, Black Mountain, natureweavers.com.au

A weekly ‘earth school’ program for children aged 2-12 years. WildKids spend their whole day outside, exploring the specially selected space – a perfect balance of grassy backyard, diverse forest, peaceful waterholes and abundant wildlife.

OPEN COCKPIT WEEKEND JULY 6 & 7, 2019 • More than 20 historic aircraft open to the public • Engine runs on the hours 11am and 2pm • Exciting air-side display • Huge range of food and drink option • Girl Friday Jazz & Blues

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST HISTORIC AIRCRAFT DISPLAY 7 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra QLD 4551

07 5492 5930 www.qam.com.au

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DISCOVER AVIATION HISTORY • • • • •

80+ aircraft and related displays Souvenirs, models, model kits and more Great family fun!

Functions, photoshoots, events 10am–4pm every day (except Christmas Day)

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WHAT’S ON VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE MORE EVENTS! S I G N U P AT K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U / K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U F O R O U R W E E K LY W H AT ’ S O N G U I D E

Innovation Centre University of Sunshine Coast 2 JUNE, 9AM – 2PM thebabyfair.com.au

The Baby Fair is designed for people to come and explore services, businesses, boutique and handmade items that nurture and support the journey from conception to childhood. An expo with a market, it’s an opportunity to learn and connect, discover options for pregnancy, birth and the first years, as well as a family fun day out.

Voices on the Coast 17-20 JULY USC (University Sunshine Coast) Presented by Immanuel Lutheran College and USC

This annual youth festival is an amazing opportunity to get up close with over 25 Australian authors, illustrators, poets and performers as they excite and inspire young people about the world of children’s literature.

OPEN COCKPIT WEEKEND

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Humpty’s Showtime

26 JUNE, Venue 114, Bokarina kidspromotions.com.au

Everyone’s favourite television show Play School is touring Queensland! Join Humpty as he gathers together the Play School Toys to help him put on a surprise show. There are starring roles for Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and guest appearances from other Play School favourites along the way. Filled with fun songs to sing and dance along with, this 45-minute show will delight Play School fans.

Motherhood the Musical The Events Centre, Caloundra 2 & 3 August theeventscentre.com.au

Four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. From being pregnant to facing an empty nest to anxiously awaiting one’s first grandchild, this musical really covers the entire wonderful, crazy journey of being a mother that audiences can relate to. It’s funny, fun, lively and a little bit naughty.

Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra 6 – 7 JULY, qam.com.au

QAM opens in a carnival atmosphere with a large range of activities for the whole family. Put yourself in the pilot’s seat, with as many as 20 historic aircraft open to the public. Experienced guides will be on-hand to tell the story behind each historic aircraft. There’s also a free jumping castle for the kids, live music, and a large range of food and drinks.

BUILD-A-BEAR 1 –12 JULY Noosa Civic noosacivic.com.au

Build-A-Bear is holding daily sessions at Noosa Civic during the July school holidays. Take home a cuddly new friend or gift it to a child in need at the Ronald McDonald House. Just $5 donation. Bookings are essential, head to noosacivic.com.au for more information.

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* WE PUBLISH INFORMATION BASED ON WHAT IS SUPPLIED TO US - TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ALL DETAILS ARE CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PRINTING, HOWEVER WE DO RECOMMEND YOU CHECK EVENT DETAILS WITH THE ORGANISERS.

Baby Fair 2019

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Prep is a big step...

Make it with a community that will help your family flourish.

Choosing the school community you and your child will join is an exciting step. Why should you choose Pacific Lutheran College?

At Pacific we are aware that young people are preparing for a very different world to the one we know. They will need to be innovators, entrepreneurs, lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

Pacific Foundation College engages students through stimulating activities in a vibrant environment inspiring creativity to foster confidence, collaboration and independence. Prep students are encouraged and supported to develop lifelong skills.

Core focus on relationships

K-12 learning community

Flexible learning spaces

Contact Chris Henschke, College Registrar P 5436 7321 A Woodlands Boulevard, Meridan Plains 4551

Visit pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au/prep to learn more

Focus on problem solving

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THE WORD FOR LOVING THE SMELL OF OLD BOOKS IS BIBLIOSMIA. The English word ‘alphabet’ comes from the names of the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta.

YOU CAN WRITE OUT NUMBERS ALL THE WAY TO 1,000 BEFORE USING THE LETTER A.

THERE ARE OVER 130 MILLION BOOKS IN PRINT. THE TERM ‘BOOKWORM’ COMES FROM INSECTS WHO FEED ON THE BINDING OF BOOKS.

The three most read books in the world are The Holy Bible, Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung, and Harry Potter.

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A FACELIFT FOR T H E E V E N T S C E N T R E The Events Centre Caloundra has reopened following a $6 million refurbishment.

Co-funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund, the redevelopment incorporates a new covered entry, upgrades to air-conditioning, a new look café, box office and bars and a new covered dining deck area.

“The Events Centre is one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest venues and it welcomes national and international

artists,” said Tim Dwyer, Events Centre chairman and Division 2 Councillor.

“The redevelopment will enable The Events Centre to continue to attract top-end entertainment and performances, whilst offering our residents access to an array of cultural opportunities and business events that are an incredibly important part of the economic and social fabric of our region.

“A redeveloped Events Centre will also enhance Caloundra’s cultural precinct, integrated as it is with the nearby Caloundra Art Gallery and council library.”

H O R I Z O N F E S T I VA L R E T U R N S BIGGER AND BETTER

The Sunshine Coast’s premier multi-arts festival, Horizon, returns this winter, connecting artists, industries, communities and audiences through an award-winning celebration of arts and culture.

Held from 23 August to 1 September, the 2019 program has an exciting line-up of workshops, performances and activities that will inspire and entertain even the smallest family members.

From shelters built from raw materials and nature playgroups, to outdoor circuses and mischievous puppet shows, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

Full program will be announced in June.

Find out more at horizonfestival.com.au

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Their spirit.

Your love.

Our encouragement.

Preparing your little one so they can embrace life’s adventures.

Contact Chris Henschke, College Registrar P 5436 7321 A Woodlands Boulevard, Meridan Plains 4551

Visit pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au/elc to learn more

Take a peek at what’s happening at

Enquiries: Janelle Appo on 5451 3600 or Krystle Cullen on 5451 3648 Suncoast Christian College, Cnr Schubert & Kiels Mtn Road, Woombye

NOTICEBOARD ALL THE NEWS AND ACHIEVEMENTS FROM OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS E M A I L YO U R S C H O O L’S S TO R I E S TO: I N B OX@S H O R E M E D I A.C O M.AU

Embracing the value of play-based learning at

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MIC Year 6 student Charlotte Johnston

MIC delegation off to Rome for

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MONTESSORI MODEL UNITED NATIONS

ight Year 6 Montessori MMUN was created to provide a program International College students for students who are developing reason, are currently preparing to join justice and morality to participate as hundreds of Montessori students from ambassadors in the UN to solve real-world around the world at the Montessori Model issues on topics taken directly from the United Nations Conference United Nations’ agenda.

(MMUN) to be held in Rome MIC Year 6 student “MMUN WAS from 20-23 May. Charlotte Johnston,11, said CREATED FOR Representing the countries she is very excited about the STUDENTS ... TO of Ethiopia, Malaysia and upcoming conference.

PARTICIPATE AS Costa Rica, MIC delegates “I’m representing Ethiopia AMBASSADORS IN will consider topics including and my topic is climate THE UN TO SOLVE the rights of peoples to selfchange so the work has been REAL-WORLD determination; elimination quite difficult, but worth it,” ISSUES” of racism and related said Charlotte. “I think intolerance; protection of we’ll have a good time and global climate; and biological diversity. also learn a lot about other countries Dr Montessori understood that and the problems in the world, as well children learn about moral development as finding solutions.” by working on real-life tasks. As a result, Find out more at montessori.qld.edu.au

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lay-based learning is now the cornerstone of curriculum at Petit Early Learning Caloundra, following studies that have found the positive impacts of play-based learning on development and literacy.

“Children learn best when mentally active, engaged and able to make meaningful connections to their lives,” explains Denell, Centre Educational Leader at Petit Caloundra.

Denell explains play-based learning programs at Petit Caloundra include a balance of child-led and teacher-initiated experiences.

“Our educators support children’s agency in the program while being there to support and scaffold their interests when required through the addition of resources, play space and intentional teaching strategies.”

The thoughtful planning of materials engages a child’s curiosity and sparks spontaneous play and interactions as well as playful experiences that encourage learning.

A critical role for educators is to create a safe and creative learning environment for children. “At Petit Early Learning Journey, we value the child’s interests and encourage a holistic approach to child-led play by supporting and valuing their choice, instead of instructing them in what to do.”

Find out more at petitjourney.com.au

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Love.

Your child will be loved, valued and respected by a mix of mature and younger carers all of whom have a genuine love of early learning.

Learning.

Our Little Learners have direct access to the many facilities of big school! Our extensive library, sporting facilities, computer lab and veggie patch to name a few.

Adventure.

Pioneered by Suncoast Little Learners, Bush Kindy is an innovative program where our Little Learners explore the bush, squelch in the mud, chase lizards, build cubbie houses and create pretend fireplaces.

Spots available now in P re-kindy Enquiries: Janelle Appo on 5451 3600 or Krystle Cullen on 5451 3648

Suncoast Christian College, Cnr Schubert & Kiels Mtn Road, Woombye

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THINGS TO DO

QUEENSLAND

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Got a kid that loves to dig?

The Queensland Garden Expo is back this July and there is a bundle of green-thumb fun for the whole family.

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ttracting over 40,000 visitors from across Australia and New Zealand, the Queensland Garden Expo is Queensland’s premiere gardening event. Chock-full of workshops, demonstrations, activities and more, the three-day event is for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike.

This year the Expo returns to Nambour bigger and better than ever with an exciting array of kids’ activities to inspire any budding gardener… or just a great place to go and have fun!

There will be a fab kids’ playground with giant slide, tea cup ride and jumping castle. This is all totally free and runs for the duration of the event.

On Saturday and Sunday, head to the terrace area for the make your own Fairy and Ninja garden workshops and other nature-inspired craft activities. Here you’ll also find a sandpit for kids to enjoy and a kids’ potting area.

In the kitchen garden, the Bli Bli State School Courage Garden will have craft and gardening activities based around the theme of gardening in small spaces. There will be things kids can make and plant for free, and then take home to treasure. The Nambour Lapidary Club will have a fossicking cart at the front of their area each day. Dig for just $1 with a guarantee of finding gems. If that’s not enough, Suncoast Clayworkers will be running kids’ pottery classes every day. And for the older kids (suitable for ages 6 and up), Scotts will be running their terrariums workshops on the Oval.

Don’t forget kids 15 and under are FREE!

More info

Where: Nambour Showgrounds When: 12, 13, 14 July Cost: Adults $20; Aged Concession $18; Children 15 and under are free; 3-day pass $45; 2-day weekend pass $30 More info: qldgardenexpo.com.au

EXPO HIGHLIGHTS FOR KIDS: GIANT SLIDE | TEA CUP RIDE | JUMPING CASTLE | SANDPIT | GARDEN WORKSHOPS | MAKE YOUR OWN FAIRY AND NINJA GARDEN | NATURE CRAFT ACTIVITIES | FOSSICKING | POTTERY CL ASSES | TERRARIUM WORKSHOPS | KIDS’ POTTING AREA K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U • K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U

VOICES on the

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Workshops, talks, literacy and a healthy slice of humour, it’s time to be inspired about children’s literature at Voices on the Coast festival.

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oices on the Coast is an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with over 25 Australian authors, illustrators, poets and performers as they excite and inspire young people aged between 10 and 18 years old about the world of children’s literature.

This annual youth festival has been an important part of children’s literature on the Sunshine Coast since 1996 when two teachers from Immanuel Lutheran College brought the festival to the Sunshine Coast.

The festival now attracts up to 5,000 students from across the Sunshine Coast and hinterland for the two student days held at USC: Sunshine Coast.

This year, humorous stories are prominent at the festival as a method to engage our young people with literature and the love of reading. Guest authors, Oliver Phommavanh and Mick Elliott, both return to deliver talks and workshops.

Oliver, a former school teacher, loves to make people laugh, either through

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his writing for children or as a standenhance reading. Megan Daley answers up comedian. Oliver’s books are packed questions including: how to a raise a with laughs, but also explore the cultural reader; the importance of reading aloud; diversity of modern Australia. His best reading habits and how to build them into known books are Thai-rffic! and Con-nerd, your life; the early years of school literacy and his recent books include Don’t Follow demystified and how you can best support Vee and Natural Born Loser. literacy development at home. Megan’s Mick Elliott is one of Nickelodeon’s book also includes a chapter on how to crazy producers and screenwriters who create that Book Week costume! Megan will has channelled his skills into be holding sessions through “This annual the Turners trilogy and more the festival at various locations, youth festival has members of the public are most recently into a new series been an important welcome.

Squidge Dibley about a new kid at Craglands South Primary – Voices on the Coast is open part of children’s will the school survive? Laugh to all young people and adults, literature on the out loud moments fill this you do not need to wait for a Sunshine Coast story. Mick will be entertaining school excursion as individual since 1996” students at the festival. tickets to the festival events As a parent, trying to instil that love can be purchased. There are a range of of reading in a child can be difficult. events around the student days including a Well-known Brisbane teacher–librarian literary breakfast, festival launch and free Megan Daley has just released her book library visits.

Raising Readers; How to Nurture a Child’s Visit www.voicesonthecoast.com.au Love of Books, filled with practical advice, for the full program of over 140 talks and on creating the perfect environment to workshops.

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THINGS TO DO

More info • Voices on the Coast started in 1996 and is presented by Immanuel Lutheran College and USC • 5,000 young people attend • 200km radius of attendees, as far north as Maryborough, and south to Brisbane • 140-plus talks and workshops over two days • Megan Daley appearances: 18 July: Maroochydore Library 10.00am, Festival USC 12.00pm, Immanuel College 5.15pm 19 July: Festival USC 10.30am, Cooroy Library 1.30pm Tickets/bookings essential

ILC students at USC, Oliver Phommavanh, artist workshop, ILC students purchasing books written by Festival authors, Mick Elliott, Megan Daley, (Clockwise from top)

MORE INFO AND TICKETS | VOICES ON THE COAST OFFICE (07) 5477 3437 | WWW.VOICESONTHECOAST.COM.AU

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MAKE READING YOUR

Superpower What if there was a superpower available to all kids that guarantees them a better start in life?

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very kid dreams of being a superhero (and many adults too!). Defeating baddies, saving the world, and all of it done in a darn snazzy outfit. And no superhero is complete without a superpower: some can fly; some are part animal; some have super-human strength.

Of course, in the real world, none of this is possible. But there is one thing that can give kids the power for a better start in life… it’s the simple art of reading.

Reading can be a source of frustration in many households.

School readers are boring, jumbled letters don’t seem to make sense, and this can lead to kids rejecting reading from an early age. Once the stubbornness kicks in, sparking a love for reading seems almost impossible.

But what if we can turn that around so kids see reading as their own special superpower?

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ENCOURAGING RELUCTANT READERS • Have books around the house • Set an example and read for fun as a parent • Make reading fun again by finding silly books or reading comics • Do an activity together that has instructions such as building LEGO or baking • Head outdoors – read signs, billboards, menus • Grab a map and guide book and go on a bushwalk or take a drive • Use technology such as apps or e-books, and analyse digital information together

THE ULTIMATE SUPERPOWER Reading is about so much more than picking up a book. Early literacy is critical across all areas of development and is carried through to adult life. Strong early literacy skills lead to higher grades in every subject throughout the school years. Early reading imparts a better attention span and concentration, and proficient literacy enables children to comprehend more of what they are reading. Kids become better researchers, able to extract the necessary information from books, websites and magazines. And being able to recognise a larger number of words by sight provides kids with a greater general knowledge base, enabling them to understand more and learn more about their environment.

As well as the education gains, a love for reading brings many psychological and social benefits too. Reading for fun can improve a sense of connectedness and empathy with the community. It also provides a deeper understanding of personal identity, allowing a child to grow in self-confidence, maturity and independence. Non-fiction ignites a child’s curiosity about places and people, and satisfies curiosity when looking for answers on how the world works, whilst fiction sparks creativity, imagination and

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Therefore, the early years are critical in embedding early literacy skills.

To assist families in this, the Queensland State Government has launched a universal family literacy program called First 5 Forever.

Designed to support families in providing stronger language and literacy environments for young children ages 0–5 years, the program provides a huge range of free resources including Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and advice on how to bring early literacy into everyday life.

“Children learn best from their primary caregiver,” Karen explains, “and it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.

Singing, playing and chatting exposes a child to a wealth of early literacy and vocabulary.”

DEFEAT THE SERIOUS BADDIE

Traditionally, reading has had rather a serious reputation. But if it’s going to be promoted to a superpower status, it’s got to get a little ‘pow’ and ‘bam’ happening.

“Treat reading as an adventure, where together you explore new worlds,” Karen says. “It should always be fun and never a chore… something kids are excited to do.”

“Babies and pre-schoolers love nothing more than sitting down with Mum or Dad and enjoying a story, it’s about keeping that engagement and enthusiasm going as they problem-solving skills. grow older.”

In a digital age, the skills that come from And Karen believes that happens best by reading are becomingly increasingly essential giving the power of choice. for success in later life.

“Kids are most enthusiastic when they “We are now in a knowledge-based have the power to choose what they read,” economy where data and analysis make up she says. “Whether silly stories about farts, a large part of future employment,” Karen or non-fiction about spiders, so long as Gawen Young People’s Services Supervisor young kids are reading and enjoying it, that’s from Sunshine Coast Council explains. what matters.”

“Yet, today, 46 per cent of adult Australians Giving kids the space to choose also allows cannot function effectively in them to explore different this information-driven world genres without feeling they are “Kids are most due to poor literacy.” taught or directed. “The enthusiastic when being In a recent study Australia library today is a treasure trove they have the ranked 21st against 45 of fun reading material – with developed countries in magazines, comics, branded power to choose international Grade 4 reading, fiction and more,” Karen says. what they read” so it’s a worrying trend that “And because it is all free, you needs to turn. can borrow whatever you like; test out new things, push the boundaries and explore.”

SUPERPOWERS START EARLY “It’s also important that every child gets Though most children start to formally read their own library card, rather than borrow on at school, research has found that the a parent’s card,” Karen continues. “This not groundwork to make that possible happens only keeps a record of everything each child in the first five years. has read, it also adds to the autonomy; “Up to 90 per cent of a child’s brain giving them the power to choose, borrow development happens in the first five years, and return independently.” and a child’s success at age 10 can be linked And having that choice ultimately gives to the amount of talk they hear from birth to them control over what shape their own age 3,” says Karen. superpower will take.

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Talk, read, sing and play with your child every day The first 5 years are forever.

Up to 90 per cent of a child’s brain development happens in the first 5 years. From birth, every time a child speaks, listens, reads or plays they grow and develop.

You are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have.

Talk, read, sing, play with your child any time, any place Attend free weekly Rhymetime or Storytime sessions at your local library Join your library and borrow books, toys, CD’s, DVD’s and games for free

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Insider tips for becoming a

READING SUPERHERO

Being a superhero is hard work but becoming a READING SUPERHERO is only for the super brave!

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ant to become a reading superhero? We chat to Tina Clothier, top-level Reading Superhero teacher from Ready for Reading to find out the key steps to becoming a Reading Superhero.

1. Gather a very large vocabulary and put it in your superhero toolbelt. This should begin when you are a mini superhero. It involves intensive training in the art of

speaking and listening. You should talk to everyone, all day. Ask lots of questions and listen to the answers; visit lots of places and talk about what you see; read books; sing songs; listen to music; play word games. Take good care of this tool and add to it continuously.

2. Your first super power, Phonemic Awareness is very difficult to learn, so listen carefully and practise, practise, practise. Learn to hear and identify

all the individual sounds in a word; e.g. the word cat is made up of the sounds /c/, /a/, /t/ (sounds, not letter names). Then you must learn to play with the sounds; say the word cat, then say the word cat without the letter ‘c’ and you have at. Add the letter ‘p’ to the beginning of at and you have pat.

What happens if you add the letter ‘s’ to the front of pat? You have the word spat. Be proud of this superpower and look after it well.

3. Phonics is your next superpower. This begins when you enter The School for Reading Superheroes. You will learn, through extremely difficult lessons, the alphabet and many ways of spelling sounds. Did you know the English language has 26 letters, but 44 sounds and over 500 different ways of spelling those sounds? Wow! It’s not for the faint hearted so put on your superhero thinking caps and try, try, try.

4. While you are mastering the art of phonics you will begin learning how to use the Magic Sightword Glasses.

They allow you to read and understand lots of single words in an instant and make you a superfast reader. The training is arduous and fraught with danger but there is nothing better than adding your very own Magic Sightword Glasses to your superhero toolbelt.

5. Almost there. Only two more superpowers to go. Fluency is the power to use your Magic Sightword Glasses for reading all the words in sentences quickly and with expression; just like how you sound when you are speaking. This takes lots of practise, so you must read every day.

6. Last superpower. Comprehension is the power to understand everything you read with your Magic Sightword Glasses. The reason we read is to understand and learn new things so keep on reading, reading, reading.

Congratulations!

You are now a READING SUPERHERO!

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULT Y BECOMING A READING SUPERHERO, TINA IS A READING SUPERHEROES’ TEACHER AND SHE IS HERE TO HELP! CALL HER ON 0410 634 969.

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ums, mum-to-be, carers, and anyone with a little person in their lives, pop the 2nd June in the diary, as The Baby Fair is coming to the Sunshine Coast!

Chock-full of businesses and services designed to support the journey from conception to childhood, it’s the perfect event to discover options for pregnancy, birth and the early years.

Warm, welcoming and a fun family day out, it’s an opportunity to learn, experience and connect – all under one roof.

Being all about the family, there is so much on offer for everyone!

As well as the expo, there are mini workshops for you to learn more about topics such as childhood nutrition, elective ultrasounds, using no-tox household products, getting the most out of baby wearing, kinesiology for kids, perinatal anxiety, fertility and more.

There will be gift bags for the first 100 through the door, live music, demonstrations on mums and bubs fitness, and children’s fashion featuring local boutiques.

The little ones are well catered for too with a stage show by author Emma Middleton, jumping castle, soft play area for toddlers, and the chance to cuddle a snake or a rabbit.

There’s even a chance for the dads to get together and talk blokes stuff!

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EXHIBITOR GUIDE THE BABY FAIR WILL BE BURSTING WITH AMAZING EXHIBITORS. HERE’S OUR TOP PICKS OF GIVEAWAYS, DEALS, TALKS AND MORE!

SUNSHINE COAST PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC AND PERINATAL (PND) CENTRE Providing individual counselling and group support programs for women, children and families since 2007, this group of dedicated and experienced perinatal psychologists offer counselling for antenatal and postnatal depression/anxiety, birth trauma, adjusting to parenthood, attachment, fertility issues and grief and loss. The Child Psychologists also work with families to help with parenting, behaviour management, fussy eaters, ASD, ADHD and social skills. sunshinecoastpnd.com.au

PLAYGROUP QUEENSLAND Funded by the Queensland Government, Play Stars from Playgroup Queensland encourages parents to stay, play and learn with their child at playgroup. Play Stars is also a wonderful way to make friendships that last a lifetime. Join Playgroup Queensland before your child’s first birthday to receive a free 12-month family membership. Visit playgroupqld.com.au or drop by the stand at this year’s Baby Fair to find out more. playgroupqld.com.au

KINDRED: DOULA COLLECTIVE Three passionate doulas – Bron from Kindred Birth, Michelle from Bliss to Birth and Mish from Mish Rodgers Doula have come together to provide couples with education and guidance through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Meet them at the Baby Fair for take home goodies and to find out about their Free Information Evenings. kindredbirth.com.au/kindred-doulacollective

BIRDS BEES AND BUBBAS Do you dream of your baby’s birth?

Your birth of confidence, strength, tranquillity and joyful expectation?

Your baby’s face and the magic of this first glimpse? Each birth journey is unique, filled with the wonder of becoming a parent. Deborah from Birds Bees and Bubbas is a certified birth and postpartum doula, who will work with you to create the support that you desire for your journey toward motherhood. birdsbeesandbubbas.com.au

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MAMA BLOOMING Mama Blooming combines generational wisdoms and certified training to care for mamas through their pregnancy and the postpartum year. As a NurtureLife® Practitioner, Mama Blooming provides pregnancy and postpartum massages, Baby Massage Classes, workshops and private consultations to help parents prepare for birth, and Mama Circles for connection with other mums. mamablooming.com.au

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SHANNON HARTH PHOTOGRAPHER Shannon is an accredited professional photographer with the AIPP. Operating from a brand new one-of-a-kind, custom-designed commercial Sunshine Coast newborn studio, she photographs newborn, maternity, families and personal branding sessions. She is fully insured and vaccinated. Receive a 20% discount for all bookings made before 30 June 2019 by mentioning Kids on the Coast! shannonharth.com.au

TWINKLE TOES BABY HAND & FEET SCULPTURES Offering a range of keepsakes to treasure.

Frames: Have your little one’s hands and feet sculptured in gold or silver colour, mounted with an engraved plaque and presented in a custom-made frame as an everlasting keepsake.

Jewellery: Personalised sterling silver pendants, charms and hoops from the jewellery range.

Bronzing: Preserve baby’s shoe, dummy or hospital ID band in silver, gold or copper. $20 off any frame or personalised jewellery ordered before 30 June. Only valid on the Sunshine Coast. twinkletoes.com.au

CONCEPTIONS FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY MASSAGE With over 20 years’ massage experience Conceptions Fertility Massage supports women from preconception through pregnancy and postnatal care. Specialising in Fertility massage, Pregnancy massage, Postnatal massage, Remedial massage and Lymphatic Drainage massage. Head along to the stand at the Baby Fair to go into the draw to win an hour massage of your choice! conceptionsmassage.com.au

PLACENTA VITALITY ‘You ate what?!’ Have you heard of placenta encapsulation? ‘Ick! Ew?’ But what if it was picked up and returned to you 24 hours later powdered and in capsules? Placenta Vitality offers none of the ick factor and all of the goodness! Full of the hormones and nutrients that your body needs after having a baby! Over 800 placentas encapsulated on the Sunshine Coast. Fully insured and qualified, professional and passionate. placentavitality.com K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U • K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U

BLOSSOMING BLISS At the Baby Fair, Blossoming Bliss will be offering you a chance to win a FREE Maternity Makeover! First prize includes: a $50.00 voucher to use on our clothing range, one free kimono, hair styling, makeup and a deluxe organic facial just to list a few. Head along to enter the FREE draw.

Embrace the journey and blossom in style! blossomingbliss.com.au

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FERTILITY SOLUTIONS SUNSHINE COAST Fertility Solutions is a privately owned and operated fertility clinic offering patients access to high quality, innovative fertility treatments at one convenient centre. They offer a wide array of IVF and assisted fertility treatment options including Bulk Billed (conditions apply) IVF and FET. During the Fair, Denise Donati (Co-owner and Fertility Nurse) will be speaking on the topic ‘Biological Clocks – can we turn back time?’ and will be available at the stall if anyone has any questions. fertilitysolutions.com.au

TO THE SHAW & BACK PHOTOGRAPHY Gorgeous maternity, birth, newborn and family photography. Timeless portraiture of some of the most profound lifetime milestones. Offering payment plans, you can also receive $50 off your session fee when mentioning ‘The Baby Fair’. totheshawandback.com.au

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STRUCKET - STRAINER MEETS BUCKET Spawned from a single moment of desperation, Strucket is the world’s first integrated Strainer Bucket with plug, invented by Sunshine Coast mother, Kelly. Just like a normal bucket (but better), the Strucket makes soaking simple and clean.

Never fear putting your hand into the residual dirty, unhygienic, toxic mess again. Taking the strain out of soaking, check it out at the Baby Fair! strucket.com SNEAK PEAK ULTRASOUNDS Sneak Peek Ultrasounds is a nondiagnostic centre that offers parents, family & friends, the opportunity to have a ‘Sneak Peek’ look at their growing baby.

They also offer gender reveals which is the perfect opportunity for parents, brothers and sisters and family to meet and bond with their baby.

During the Baby Fair, they will be scanning on-site and offering 50% off the ‘Reassurance Scan Package’ (Fair Special $20.00).

Also visit the stall for more Fair Specials and go in the draw to win a Scan & Heartbeat Bear Package (Valued at $99.95). sneakpeekultrasounds.com.au

MY LITTLE LIGHT SHOPPE My Little Light Shoppe is a boutique light shop specialising in LED night lights and decorative lighting to brighten up your life! Exclusive offer at the Baby Fair: Use code babyfair19 for 15% off storewide! Valid until 31st December 2019 mylittlelightshoppe.com.au K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U • K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U

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By Elijah, age 6, Immanuel Lutheran College

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wish all dads knew not to play pretend golf inside with wrapping paper because this could be dangerous. They should also know not to eat chocolate ice cream all the time like my Dad does. I wish mums would stop gardening all the time because I think my Mum should have a rest. My favourite thing about parents is they always join in with what you’re playing.

I wish parents knew more mathematics so they could teach it to me. Parents should also know about technology,

geography, history and the solar system. Also, parents should know things that stand for tricky things. Like OBCOBE stands for Order of the Best Cook of the British Empire. I like parents because they are great cooks.

I wish parents knew I want roast for dinner every night.

Parents can also be very nice in different ways, like how kind they are to you when you’ve fallen over. Both of my parents are very kind. I love parents because they are always by your side.

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Book Creator is very easy to use and awesome and good too. I love it and you can email your work to your teacher or anyone. You can even get Siri to read your work. You write your digital note books and you can air drop as well as email. And the highest number of pages is 9,999.

PROS: You can share your work with others, and good for a school environment. It is very easy to use. You can have different backgrounds. And you can add photos and voices. It is also kid friendly and you can get the background like any comic.

CONS: You cannot make your own background. It takes about four seconds to turn the page.

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Pic Collage is an app you use for editing photos. You can make your own in freestyle and visit what you’ve already made. You can download it on iPad, computer or phone. I think Pic Collage is a great app to use for editing photos, using different text and using awesome stickers.

PROS: It has a vast amount to explore. It also has great use if you want to work on a project that has specific things, like mixing photos.

CONS: It doesn’t let you put in more than one background.

Sometimes, if you tap a picture that has words or other pictures on it, it will move the ones on top.

RATING: 4 out of 5. It is very helpful, but if you want to make a picture with lots of background, then you may like to use other apps.

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EVER WONDERED WHAT THE NEXT GENERATION THINKS ABOUT THE WORLD THEY WILL INHERIT? GUEST EDITOR, AMY WORTMANN, TELLS ALL.

ooking to the future can be challenging. As a teenager, I often afraid that, without action, we will be forced to leave parts of our puzzle over what lies in store for me. In a world wrought with beloved natural world in the past. The environment desperately needs terrorism, inequality and environmental turbulence, I often a healer; will my generation arrive too late? wonder what part of it my generation will inherit. Will we see However, in the midst of this panic, I see hope for the future flying cars and medical miracles, or a divided planet ahead. Every day, new discoveries are being made, from desperately in need of repair? scientific phenomena to groundbreaking technological Every day, I find myself bombarded with horror advancements. Perhaps, in the future, we will have We may not stories on the news: terrorism, political debates and found the answers to the questions we’ve spent years poverty fill my vision of the future with fear. The world choose the world cultivating: how can we cure cancer? What strange I know today is ravaged with plights, which we must creatures lurk at the bottom of the sea? Will we ever find we inherit, carry into the future. Global quandaries, from world the exact value of pi? but we can hunger to the refugee crisis, will provoke a political sea Just as a farmer sows seeds, today’s painstaking work change. While I am uncertain how we will resolve these will manifest as successes in years to come. I believe choose what issues, I can only hope that, in the future, we will have we do with it. that our future will be one of uncertainty, but also of moved on from this period of inequality. advancement. Above all else, we are the pioneers of our More pressingly, our planet is dying under our feet. own future. We may not choose the world we inherit, but The threat of climate change looms over our fragile we can choose what we do with it. I believe that the future ecosystem; as we sputter chemicals into the air and hack through holds both challenges and triumphs, and although I am only young, hectares of habitat, species are disappearing all around. Ten years ago, I am confident that, when it is time, my generation will rise to meet I would never have suspected the animals I loved would be in danger. those issues.

Now, I wonder if my children will ever get to see a rhinoceros. I am

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A KID-TASTIC

With amazing beaches and loads of fun things to do, Noosa is one of our favourite places to go. But when was the last time you went?

BY CALLUM, AGED 10 (AND MUM)

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hough it’s so close to home, we don’t go to Noosa nearly enough – for some reason we always seem to end up at Bunnings instead.

So, we’ve sketched up our ideal weekend in Noosa, filled with free and kid-friendly stuff to do, to hopefully inspire Mum and Dad to take us back there again soon!

FRIDAY We’d probably arrive in quite late in the afternoon, so first stop has to be… the beach! Noosa Main Beach is one of the most child-friendly, parent-friendly beaches we’ve been to, and the perfect spot to cool off after a busy week at school. Protected by the headland, the waves are usually calm making it ideal for little kids, even my little sister will go in! There’s some great waves to catch if you have a boogie board or you surf, and Hastings Street is directly opposite if Mum and Dad want to grab coffee, snacks or ice-cream (try Happy Pops Gelato – they are super-yummy).

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Kids’ choice: Noosa Surf Club / noosasurfclub.com.au Parent’s choice: Bistro C / bistroc.com.au K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U • K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U

SATURDAY MORNING CLIMB A MOUNTAIN

There are several mountains to choose from, depending on how far you want to walk.

1. Mount Tinbeerwah: Only 15 minutes from Noosa Heads, this is the easiest walk ever (1km round trip) and has great views from the top. The first part of the walking track is paved so even prams can go if you have a baby brother or sister.

2. Mount Ninderry: This trail is a bit longer (about 3kms round trip) but is nicely shaded and not too tricky – my little sister did it with a few breaks along the way (she is only six).

It has two lookouts – do one or do both!

3. Mount Coolum: Though it’s only about 2kms round trip this is a trickier climb (Dad had to carry my little sister at the top part). It’s a super-popular walk, lots of adults even run up and down, so if you are slow it’s best done in the quieter times. Don’t forget your insect repellent here too, the mozzies can be brutal.

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Credit: Tourism & Events Queensland

T R AV E L With great food and a family-friendly vibe The Captains Daughter, Peregian Beach is a must-do

The Boathouse, Noosaville offers relaxed riverside dining

Walk through the mangroves at Lake Cootharaba

FUN ON THE NOOSA RIVER

Explore the waterways of Noosa Everglades

After a busy morning exploring, head over to Noosa River for the afternoon where you can play in the river or try some of the water sports there. At the jetty at Gympie Terrace you can hire a kayak or jet ski, or have a go at stand-up paddle-boarding.

There are boat cruises available along the river if Mum and Dad fancy doing something relaxing. Or if they are feeling more adventurous, join a kayak tour through the Noosa Everglades. There is also a great park – The Pirate Park – next to the jetty, with play equipment, space to run around and barbecues.

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Kids choice: Noosa Boathouse / noosaboathouse.com.au Parent’s choice: Woodfire Grill Restaurant / woodfiregrill.com.au The terrace here is next to a play park so the kids can have a play whilst Mum and Dad chat.

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Kid’s choice: Pizzami / pizzami.com.au Parent’s choice: The Captains Daughter / captainsdaughter.com.au This place has great fish and chips, craft beers and cocktails, and the bar spills onto the village square so we can climb trees and play tiggy whilst Mum and Dad relax.

Locally crafted ceramics from Liquorice Moon

EASY SUNDAY AFTERNOON

EASY SUNDAY MORNING

NOOSA NATIONAL PARK

PEREGIAN BEACH MARKETS

Now, we don’t usually like markets, Mum and Dad take ages to go around, and there’s not always heaps to do for kids. But the Peregian Markets are great! It’s quite small and not super-busy, so it’s good for families.

They usually have live music and often have kids’ activities set up in the park. Mum loves the locally-made art and produce, and it’s a really relaxed atmosphere. Make sure you get a donut from the Jam Factory – they are amazing! And stop for a play at the park afterwards – gives Mum and Dad a chance to grab a coffee from the markets or one of the many cafes in Peregian Village.

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Noosa National Park Headland

We’d be happy chilling then heading back to the beach. But Mum and Dad are usually eager for us to be doing something ‘interesting’. If they are insistent, then heading into Noosa National Park is a great compromise. Mum reckons it is some of the region’s most picturesque coastline, so make sure you fill up her phone with plenty of snaps! There’s an easy walk around the headland and there’s plenty of places to stop off along the way – wear your togs and have a swim at Tea Tree Bay Beach, or explore the rocks at Little Cove.

Older kids might want to make the scramble down to the Fairy Pools, but it’s too tricky for my little sister. Watch out for koalas munching leaves in the trees above the footpath too… they are super-chilled!

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON

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Monday 1st – Friday 12th July daily 9am, 11am and 1pm (20 spaces per session) Cost: $5 donation to the Ronald McDonald House Location: Outside Red Rooster Bookings essential. Visit noosacivic.com.au for details.

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T R AV E L

Bouncey bounce on the giant pillow at North Shore Retreat

KID-FRIENDLY PLACES TO EAT THE VILLAGE BICYCLE Funky pub in Noosa Junction that Dad loves. They do the best burgers and have a good kids’ menu too, and it’s really relaxed so we feel welcome. villagebicyclenoosa.com Drive to Double Island Point, or enjoy a horse ride on the beach

ACTION SUNDAY If you prefer to get out and about on a Sunday, and you have a 4WD, Noosa North Shore is a must!

Take the punt over the river at Tewantin and you are off! Head to Lake Cootharabra for kayaking and water sports, or try horse riding on the beach. You can drive along the beach all the way to Double Island Point, which is an amazing spot to hang out for the day. You’ll need a vehicle permit to drive on the beach, and make sure you check tide times as you can only drive on the the beach at certain times.

If you only have a normal car, you can still go over to North Shore and access the walking and horse riding tracks. Or, if you prefer something more relaxed, head to the North Shore Retreat. The Bar & Bistro has plenty for kids with laser tag, a climbing wall, giant jumping pillow, putt putt golf, a shaded play area, plus great food and a beer garden.

Warning, North Shore can get really busy during school holidays.

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RACQ Noosa

NOOSA MARINA Great selection of places to eat (awesome fish and chips) and some shops for Mum and Dad to wander around. There’s some water fountains to play in at the park nearby too. noosamarina.com.au THE REEF HOTEL Down-toearth hotel with kids’ area that can be seen from the bistro. noosareef.com.au

BETTY’S BURGERS Yum burgers and really handy on Hastings Street. bettysburgers.com.au BOMBETTA Delicious Italian food with amazing pizza and pasta, and super-friendly staff. bombetta.com.au PARADISE ARCADE Yummo Mexican food, with a good range for families.

Mum loved the cocktails. paradisearcade.com.au NOOSA YACHT CLUB Family-friendly bistro, with a good kids’ menu and outdoor seating so it doesn’t matter if we are a bit loud. nyrc.com.au

PLACES TO STAY BIG4 INGENIA HOLIDAYS NOOSA Family-friendly accommodation in Tewantin, with a choice of cabins for every budget. Resort features a camp kitchen, pool, jumping cushion and games room. ingeniaholidays.com.au/noosa Seahaven Noosa

NOOSA INTERNATIONAL RESORT One- and twobedroom self-contained holiday apartments with two lagoon-style pools located close to Hastings Street. noosainternationalresort.com RACQ NOOSA RESORT Perfect for families, there is a range of one- two- and threebed apartments to choose from. The resort also has a

restaurant and bar, two heated pools, a splash park, and kids club during school holidays. racv.com.au PEPPERS RESORT Spacious, chic family accommodation in Noosa Heads, with a range of apartments and villas to choose from. Mum loves the restaurant View by Matt Golinski, they also have a great lagoon pool. peppers.com.au/noosa SEAHAVEN NOOSA Luxury accommodation with everything you need, right on the beach. It has three heated pools, a spa, children’s wading pool and a choice of family-friendly apartments. seahavennoosa.com.au

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ustralia Zoo believes in ‘Conservation through Exciting Education’ and what could be more exciting for a budding zookeeper than spending a day meeting some of the amazing animals and finding out first-hand what it is like to work in a zoo? By the end of the program, the zoo’s passion for wildlife and conservation will inspire every budding zookeeper to do what they can to help protect the environment.

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to care for animals in a zoo. This could include working alongside the experienced keeping staff to prepare or feed out some delicious food, clean animal habitats or provide some exciting enrichment for the animals to interact with.

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years old, Australia Zoo offers the chance to gain an understanding and appreciation of what’s involved in working in one of the world’s most renowned zoological and conservation facilities.

The Zookeepers-in-training can also look forward to meeting some of the Ambassador species, learning about the challenges facing animals in the wild and finding out how they can make a difference. During the day they may visit the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, quiz the Wildlife Warriors or be inspired by the passionate keepers.

“My daughter is a pretty quiet personality, but she was BEAMING with excitement when we picked her up and didn’t stop talking about DJ the Rhino and cleaning the snakes’ enclosure and watching them feed (she loves reptiles).”

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MORE THAN JUST A DAY Want to share Australia Zoo’s passion for wildlife every day? Check out these great resources for your own Wildlife Warriors to use at home.

The VISIONARY WILDLIFE WARRIOR PROGRAM gives young people aged 4–17 years the opportunity to learn more about vulnerable and endangered species, their natural habitats and how to help conserve them. The visionary wildlife warriors can also complete conservation missions in their own communities or earn prizes for their fundraising and awareness actions. To sign up online visit wildlifewarriors. org.au/get-involved/visionarywildlife-warriors/ CRIKEY! CLUB offers a chance to find out what happens behind the scenes, get updates on our rescue missions and take an indepth look at our research projects. Crikey! Club is the ultimate video hub for all wildlife enthusiasts.

For access to Crikey!

Club and a subscription to Crikey! Magazine visit www.australiazoo.com.au/ crikeyclub/

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Be a Zookeeper for a Day and get up close with the animals at Australia Zoo. KHAKI EXPLORER! For the youngest zookeepers, Australia Zoo also offers the Khaki Explorer program for ages 4–6 years old. With a parent or carer along for the experience, the littlest explorers will have the chance to meet some of the Zoo favourites and chat to real life zookeepers about what they do every day.

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If your zookeeper has energy to spare at the end of the program, they can continue the adventure and re-enter the Zoo until it closes! And as if the animals weren’t enough, they can wrap up their day by burning off some energy on the new jumping pillow, cooling off at the water park and refuelling at the Lolly Shop and Ice Creamery.

“They taught me things I didn’t know! I love that the girls can have a great day out on the holidays but still take some education out of the day. Great job by all involved, including behind the scenes. I will definitely be recommending the day to all my friends.

From one very happy mum!”

Zookeeper for a Day programs often sell out, so book in advance on the Australia Zoo website (australiazoo.com.au) or call 07 5436 2000 for more information.

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RESTORING AND EXHIBITING PLANES IS A DREAM JOB FOR MANY KIDS. WE CHAT GEOFF SMITH FROM QUEENSLAND AIR MUSEUM TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE MUSEUM AND THE AMAZING PLANES THEY HAVE. WHEN DID YOUR LOVE FOR PLANES BEGIN? As a child, we lived on a dairy farm. All the kids had model gliders and we used to fly them from the hill-tops, then ride our bikes to fetch them. We were always making repairs to the wings when they crashed into trees and fences, so my interest in aircraft began at that time.

WHAT INTERESTING PL ANES DO YO U H AV E AT Q A M? QAM has many unique displays. Our DC-3 is a story on its own, being the first DC-3 in Australia and having flown from Amsterdam to Batavia (now Jakarta) under KLM colours.

This was a five-day flight with overnight stops and passengers staying in hotels! It was then used by the RAAF and USAF during WW2. IT also flew General Douglas Macarthur from Melbourne to Canberra for a meeting with the Prime Minister in 1942. We also have the

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only Beechcraft Starship outside of the USA and quite a few other ‘firsts’.

HOW DO YOU RESTORE THE PLANES? Aircraft acquired by QAM generally require a great deal of restoration work before they are ready for display. We have teams of volunteers, about 60 of them in total, completing restoration works. Many of them have aviation backgrounds, but others just learn on the job. It is a big challenge to seek replacement parts for aircraft that may have been out of service for 40 years or more, and, if the parts can’t be found, they are made in the QAM workshops. There are several large, well-equipped workshops to support the restoration process.

WHERE DO THE BROKEN PLANES COME FROM? Many aircraft come via the RAAF Heritage

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W H I C H I S YO U R FAV O U R I T E PLANE, AND WHY? Rather than favourite planes, I have favourite stories. The Avro Anson is one; purchased new by a grazier from Cobar in NSW in 1952, he was flying dressed in a Santa suit trying to drop presents to local children on the football field. His first pass was too fast, too high; the second pass was too low, too slow, and he crashed into a tree.

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“Don’t bother, they are in the back of the W H A T D O K I D S L O V E M O S T plane.” None of the passengers were injured ABOUT A VISIT TO QAM? and the children got their presents.

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range of aircraft in such a compact space.

W H AT A C T I V I T I E S D O YO U H AV E This begins from when you enter Hangar # 1 FOR KIDS AT QAM? and see the massive F-111 and all the other Children usually love all of displays. Hangar # 2 is QAM’s displays simply basically a because they can get up very smorgasbord of aircraft close to them. But we have from all eras, both just finished refurbishing military and “What kids of all our ‘Kids Corner’ in a commercial, large and ages love is the passenger aircraft theme small. Our volunteer large range of with two TV screens, staff go out of their aircraft in such aircraft seating and an way to make children a compact space.” interactive play-table, which feel welcome and I am sure lots of children special, and that they will enjoy. There is also enjoy their day!

‘Herbie’ the helicopter and children who participate are Queensland Air issued with an achievement certificate.

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Review by Gabrielle, Unity College “You can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.” This is the basis of the book Wonder by R.J Palacio. The message is to choose kind and always be yourself, just like the protagonist August Pullman. Auggie is a 10-year-old boy born with facial deformities called Treacher Collins Syndrome.

This condition makes his life extremely challenging.

I personally found this book very inspiring and uplifting, because it made me realise that I am perfect just the way I am. Although, most of all I loved the unexpected humour of the book.

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Apps BLOXELS Ages 8–12

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This free app lets you use your creativity to make your own retro looking, entertaining video games. Although this game is a bit glitchy when offline, it is fun for everyone. If you have the scannable Bloxels Gameboard, this game won’t involve too much screen time. You can create your own characters and game layouts to share with your friends and play each other’s games. There are millions of possibilities with Bloxels, so get creative!

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This app is a soccer simulation for all ages.

It is a fun game where you can play games of soccer with commentators that make it feel real. You can also make your own team and earn coins to buy players to add to your team, each player has a rating and the better your team is the higher the leagues you can play in. You can create custom players and have real tables and stats of your players. The cool thing about this game is that you have complete control of every player in your team.

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By local author Lynette Noni. Ages 12+

Review by Freddie, Unity College This amazing series is about a 16-year-old girl named Alex. Alex finds herself in a mysterious world called Medora, where she meets two boys called Bear and Jordan. The trio become good friends and Alex stays at their school for kids with magical gifts. Alex makes another friend, DC, who is really the princess of their world. Not all is good in Medora as Alex fights to save her friends from the rebel prince Aven who wants all mortals to suffer.

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It is an incredible book for readers ages 10 and over.

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DISNEY’S “TOY STORY 4”

In cinemas 20 June (CTC)

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, taking care of his kid. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, declares himself as ‘trash’ and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when a road trip takes an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep, Woody and Bo realise they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, and they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.

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An action-packed family adventure that combines the realism of Walking with Dinosaurs with the heart of Finding Nemo.

Speckles, a ferocious tarbosaurus and his young son Junior, mourning the loss of their family in an epic battle, roam the lands in search of food, adventure and peace. After one encounter results in Junior being kidnapped, Speckles embarks on an adventure to the ends of the earth to find his son. Encountering friend and foe, Speckles will stop at nothing and will take on all corners to save his offspring.

Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, the highly-anticipated sequel answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?

Terrier, Max, is coping with some huge life changes.

His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam.

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LOOK OUT FOR AWESOME SAVINGS WITH SESSIONS MARKED ‘FAMILY SAVER’ AT EVENTCINEMAS.COM.AU. BOOK NOW!

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Eco-friendly and non-toxic pram and car seat cleaning, steam sanitised to kill 99.9% of germs.

Book online at happylittlecruisers.com or call 0468 429 761.

Self Love - Self Esteem - Self Respect Supporting and guiding our younger generation of girls through monthly fun and soul-filled empowerment workshops. Providing confidence, building tools and strategies for self love, self esteem, self respect that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. For our girls to see they are worthy, strong and gorgeous inside and out in a safe space where they can truly be themselves.

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EMPOWERING WORKSHOPS FOR GIRLS

FB: facebook.com/gratefulforme/ E: gratefulforme@hotmail.com / A: Buderim

Offering professional, supportive, non-judgemental help with sleep associations, routines, naps, night waking, early waking and more! With many years' experience working one-on-one with families, I evaluate each situation on a caseby-case basis to get to the bottom of why your little one isn’t sleeping and work with you to restore sleep to your household.

You don't have to go it alone

HAPPY LITTLE CRUISERS

W: happylittlecruisers.com P: 0468 429 761 A: Coolum Beach

BUBBA SLEEP

W: bubbasleep.com.au P: 0406 690 002 E: info@bubbasleep.com.au

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GYMBAROO SUNSHINE COAST

W: gymbaroosunshinecoast.com.au P: 0452 512 327 FB: @GymbarooSunshineCoast

“GymbaROO is the best part of our week!�

A fine and gross motor skill development focused program that includes an age-appropriate indoor obstacle climbing course, dancing, ball skills, music and rhythm.

Children learn to roll, crawl, climb, walk, jump and problem-solve.

Best of all, KIDS LOVE IT!

LITTLE STRAWBERRIES

W: littlestrawberries.com.au IG: @littlestrawberries_au E: frais@littlestrawberries.com.au We sell reusable products that help families reduce their household waste including reusable coffee cups, reusable nursing pads, wet bags, change mats, reusable swimming nappies and modern cloth nappies.

All products are available through our online store with a FREE local pick up option.

WITTACORK FARMSTAY

W: maiveandbo.com E: orders@maiveandbo.com A: 8/62 Bishop St, Kelvin Grove Dress the bump with Maive & Bo! • Maternity & nursing wear • Boutique open daily 10am-2pm • Shop online, express delivery • 10% off online order with code KIDS 2-3 day delivery ~ Afterpay ~ online returns

GOLD COAST DENTAL & DENTURE CENTRE

W: wittacork.com.au P: (07) 5494 4369 A: 286 Tesch Rd, Maleny

P: (07) 5532 4168 W: gcdentalcentre.com.au A: 268 Ferry Road, Southport

Stay on a real working dairy farm!

Family owned Gold Coast Dental and Denture Centre has the only dedicated area and special program for children with nonnutritive sucking habits (thumb and dummies).

Additional services include: tongue tie assessment and release with laser, Oral Myology – developing good oral habits around correct breathing and swallowing, and pre-orthodontic treatment with the Myobrace system.

With 150 acres of pristine rainforest to explore, guests can milk a cow, feed calves, goats, pigs and chickens and collect eggs. Our self-contained 2 and 3 bedroom cottages are set on a ridge overlooking Lake Baroon and the Kondalilla National Park.

We now also do led pony rides!

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CLASSIFIEDS FUNKY MONKEY BARS

W: funkymonkeybars.com P: 1300 912 198 FB: @funkymonkeybars

Australian-made Funky Monkey Bars are getting kids outdoors on play equipment that’s challenging and fun. Free-standing, height adjustable and modular designs that you customise and accessorise to suit your family, then continue to add to over time. Choose from 16 frames in nine colours and have delivered direct to your door.

Natural & Organic Skincare

• No toxic chemicals • No animal testing • Recyclable packaging • Supporting children with Down Syndrome • Happiness guaranteed

P: 0499453294 E: info@missmagoos.com.au W: missmagoos.com.au Gentle on your family’s skin, the planet, and your wallet.

GDL NATURE PLAY SPACES

READY FOR READING

P: 0410 634 969 W: readyforreading.com.au A: Caloundra, QLD

Ready for Reading offers individual literacy tutoring and specialises in learning difficulties. From Prep to adults we can help you improve your literacy skills.

Literacy tutoring for people of all ages.

KATH DICKSON FAMILY DAY CARE

W: kdfc.com.au/family-day-care P: (07) 5446 7731 A: 21 Ocean Street, Maroochydore Looking for quality, flexible child care that suits your family’s needs?

Family day care may be just what you need! Through our established network of fully trained and registered educators across the Sunshine Coast and hinterland region, we offer nurturing care in a small group within a home environment, with full access to your approved child care subsidy.

HEALTH NATURALLY CHIROPRACTIC

W: gdlnatureplacespaces.com.au P: 0410 863 756 A: Across the Sunshine Coast

P: (07) 5451 1121 S: @HealthNaturallyChiropractic A: Unit 7, 2-6 Beach Road, Maroochydore

Specialists in the design and construction of nature-based play spaces. We can offer custom-made spaces that bring your ideas to life.

From early learning centres, schools, public spaces and private.

We use our concept plans, work closely with you and gain inspiration from the children’s ideas to bring the best possible solutions to your space and budget.

Have you even been curious about Chiropractic care for your family? Come and visit us for an Initial consult, Pre-care appointment and Report of findings – FREE – to see if we can help in any way.

Give us a call on 07 5451 1121 or visit our office on the corner of Ocean Street and Beach Road.

We look forward to seeing you.

Regards Sam and Natise.

SUNSHINE COAST CHINESE

W: SunshineCoastChinese.com P: 0444 519 526 E: info@SunshineCoastChinese.com A: Mountain Creek State High School A range of Chinese Mandarin programs that are well designed to suit different learning levels from Prep Kids to Adult.

- Highly Qualified Experienced Mandarin Native Teacher - Fun and Interactive Learning Environment Get a Discount If you Invite / Refer a Friend (contact us for the details) K I D S O N T H E C O A S T.C O M . A U • K I D S I N T H E C I T Y.C O M . A U

MUMMY'S SECRET HELPER

W: mummyssecrethelper.com.au FB: @MSHGoldCoast E: hello@mummyssecrethelper.com.au

We help busy modern-day families by caring for your children and leaving your home sparkling clean... all in one fee!

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connect and shine. No bullying, no judging or overthinking allowed! We cover a different topic each month – topics range from selfconfidence, gratitude, self-love and respect, nutrition and exercise, just to name a few!

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU NOTICED IN GIRLS WHO HAVE ATTENDED YOUR WORKSHOPS? Girls often arrive nervous and anxious – because they don’t know what to expect, or they struggle with connections and friendships. But by the end of the workshop they bounce out of the doors with the biggest smile on their faces! Parents often can’t believe the shift in the child!

We have quite a few girls who come every month because they just love the positive space, the tools they learn and the friends they make. We have had such beautiful feedback from parents thanking us for making such a wonderful positive change in their daughter’s life.

WHY DO YOU THINK IT’S IMPORTANT FOR GIRLS TO LEARN THESE STRATEGIES AT THIS AGE?

EMPOWERING GIRLS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Navigating friendships and finding your tribe is not always easy. We chat to sisters Suzanne McFadden and Joanne Dawe, founders of Grateful for Me workshops, about friendship strategies for tweens and teens.

WHY DID YOU START THE GRATEFUL FOR ME WORKSHOPS? There were many reasons we started the workshops! There is so much pressure on girls today: to perform well at school, get good grades, do well in sport and now there is social media on top of that too! We wanted to create a space for young girls where they can go to truly be themselves – away from the pressures of school and home. It’s a space where together we can help, guide and support all girls to be the very best versions of themselves.

I [Suzanne] am a qualified child care educator and qualified in community serviceswelfare, and Jo is a qualified youth mentor.

And we are both mums now too! But once upon a time (and not too long ago!) we were also both young girls. So, we understand and fully empathise with the emotions that young girls experience through these stages of life.

Ages 5–7 and 8–12 are both stages in a girl’s life where they can be quite fragile, and things can impact them greatly. It can be quite confusing and noisy for them.

It’s a time when they all need a confidence boost, especially around friendships and being themselves. Our workshops help and guide the girls to understand who they are and to truly shine and blossom into the best versions of themselves.

Rather than focus on bullying, we feel it’s more important to empower girls to be better friends, because the more young girls out there that can see that they are unique, awesome and beautiful just the way they are, the better!

WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR WORKSHOPS?

WHAT IS THE MAIN THING THAT ALL GIRLS TAKE HOME FROM THE WORKSHOPS?

The monthly workshops are split into two age groups: Tweenies (5–7 years) and Tweens (8–12 years). The soul-filled, empowering workshops give these girls the tools to be the best version of themselves and to truly flourish in who they are. It’s a place for them to be themselves with other likeminded girls; a light-hearted space for girls to

Community and connection. It’s always incredible to see the girls all guiding and helping one another in our circle discussions.

They see that they are not alone in feeling the way they do, and this helps them feel less lonely and more at ease to know it’s not just them who is having these struggles and that all will be OK.

G R AT E F U L F O R M E W O R K S H O P S are held every month in Buderim.

To find out more, head to facebook.com/gratefulforme or email gratefulforme@hotmail.com

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MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE...

FRIDAY 7 JUNE, 9AM – 11.30AM Come to our second annual Open Day and discover for yourself how MIC supports children and adolescents to become self-confident, independent thinkers who are equipped for the careers of the future. Book online: montessori.qld.edu.au

AN INDEPENDENT, NON-DENOMINATIONAL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL • A learning continuum from 3 years to 18 years • Self-directed, challenging, hands-on learning • Collaborative, inclusive, small-by-design environment • Valuing respect for self and others, inner peace and finding one’s place in the world

P: 07 5442 3807 • 880-932 Maroochydore Road, Forest Glen @montessoriinternationalcollege CURRENTLY ACCEPTING EARLY YEARS APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 AND BEYOND