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Issue 26 | Johannesburg - East Rand | October 2019
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Meet the Cover Star Our vivacious cover star is Siena Maria Durant (5). She lives in Meyerton with her brother, mom Claudia and dad Jade Durant. Claudia is a Grade 1 teacher and Jade is a business owner.
“Siena is the most assertive, outspoken and passionate little five-year-old I know,” says her mom. “She’s a mother hen to her wide range of teddies and dolls, as well as to her baby cousin and other children. She helps with all the chores at home and likes to help me cook. Her favourite thing to snack on is cheese!”
“She excels in netball, hockey and archery at school. I am a teacher in her school so she takes any advantage she gets to give me kisses and cuddles,” laughs Claudia.
always loads of fun when their two families are all together and the kids love being spoilt by everyone!
On being a mom, Claudia has this to say: “I am proud of many things in life but nothing beats Siena is a social butterfly and being a mom. I get to make a loves to entertain. She loves her big brother, Nicholas - they’re just choice every day to put someone else’s happiness and well-being 13 months apart so they have a ahead of my own. It’s my greatest very close relationship. blessing to watch my two children grow up.” Being a mixed-culture family (Claudia is Portuguese and By Sarah Mackintosh Jade is South African), it is
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Meet the Cover Star Hygiene in Indoor Play Areas Under the Spotlight Benoni Nursery School Celebrates 60 years Dip, Dot and Dazzle with Diamond Dotz® Easy Shake and Bake Chicken
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month World Mental Health Day
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Hygiene in Indoor Play Areas Under the Spotlight Play areas in shopping centres and restaurants are usually considered to be convenient solutions for parents who need to keep their children occupied and entertained. Most restaurants have security measures like cameras, safety tags, child minders and a signin system, to make sure little ones remain safe. But do they consider the unseen dangers such as exposure to bacteria and viruses that may be lurking? These recreational areas are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and if not properly cleaned on a regular basis, can be hazardous to public health and safety. Over the last few months there have been various reports of measles outbreaks and the H1N1 virus affecting 3 children at the same school in Pietermaritzburg. Industroclean Managing Director, Emma Corder urges all establishments and institutions with play areas to maintain a strict cleaning regime to reduce exposure to possible infections. “Retailers, restaurants and
schools need to take hygiene and cleanliness very seriously,” she says. “While it is impossible to eliminate all risks of infection, you are able to at least minimise them by routinely sanitising, cleaning and disinfecting all areas.”
“These recreational areas are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria...” Over a busy period, such as weekends or holidays, a play area could host more than 100 children in one day. Corder says that it is important to clean and sanitise daily, while spot cleaning several times a day. “Remember, these play areas accommodate children from about 18 months to about 8 years old, so they’re at different developmental stages, which means that the playroom is
subjected to a wide range of germs. Managers should make sure that these areas are shutdown to do a full clean up to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.”
Cleaning experts advise that all playground equipment be pressure washed at least once quarterly, to get rid of grime that builds up, especially on equipment like swings and monkey bars. All play areas should have mopping units, cloths, window cleaning equipment and vacuums at hand to ensure hygienic spaces for children to play in. “These areas should also have wipes available, not only to wipe down surfaces, but also for staff and children to use for their hands’. Corder insists that any entity that wishes to provide the public with a play area should fully commit to keeping this space hygienic at all times. “A clean and safe playing area is a non-negotiable. If you’re providing a recreational space, make sure that your staff can effectively carry out the necessary cleaning routines to keep germs at bay,” Corder concludes. Visit www.industroclean. co.za for more information.
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Sixty Years of Excellence in Education In January 1958 the Benoni Round Table initiated a meeting to discuss the establishment of a nursery school in the Benoni Area. In 2009, Farrarmere Primary and Benoni Nursery School joined forces in the planning of The Castle. This became a reality when they moved into the building on the first day of the second term of that same year. This resulted in two campuses, which each facilitate different age groups and needs. Campus 1 has one Grade 0000 class and two Grade 000 classes. This campus is managed by Yvette van Heerden who, with her staff, ensure that children have a carefree and play-based learning environment.
Within a year, a premises was secured, staff were employed and the enrolment was complete. The school, fondly known as Government Village, opened in January 1959 with 20 pupils and it went from strength to strength.
the school ran successfully for nine years.
In 2002 it was decided in Parliament that all subsidies were to be withdrawn from Pre-Primary Schools. The wonderful parents of Benoni Nursery School banded By 1974 there were 51 children together and decided to take and Betty Wainer was the over the management and principal. The school was administration of the facility. managed by the governing body Unfortunately, many staff and and there was an active and parents abandoned ship but involved PTA. Mrs Wainer retired luckily a faithful few did not in 1985 and Cheryl Kindon give up hope. In 2003 Benoni was appointed principal. By Nursery School became a fully 1983, there were five classes independent operation, run as a and the school was taken over non-profit organisation. Lindsey by the Transvaal Education Rule was appointed principal Department. They employed five and there were 74 pupils at the teachers and a secretary and start of the year. www.mumsmail.com
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Campus 2 is housed in The Castle and caters for Grade 00 and Grade R. The proximity to Farrarmere Primary is a huge bonus and their mentorship and help is greatly valued and appreciated. Between the two schools, there are 185 happy and inspired little people. “We would like to thank the Benoni community who have supported us in one way or another for the past 60 years. We are so proud that many of our past pupils bring their own children to our school, thus continuing a history steeped in tradition and based on love,� says principal, Lindsey Rule. Visit www. benoninurseryschool.co.za for more information.
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Easy Shake and Bake Chicken
Ingredients 1.3kg chicken, cut into pieces ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tspn salt 1 tspn paprika ¼ tspn sage ¼ tspn ground black pepper ½ cup butter
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Directions Preheat oven to 230 degrees C. Mix flour, salt, paprika, sage and pepper together in a Ziploc bag. Add the chicken pieces into the bag and shake until well coated. Melt butter/margarine in a baking dish in the preheated
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oven. Place chicken in the baking dish, skin side down and bake for 20 minutes. Turn pieces and bake another 20 minutes until tender and juices run clear. Source: www.allrecipes.com.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27 in South Africa, according to the 2014 National Cancer Registry (NCR). Risk factors: The risk for breast cancer increases as women grow older, but many women under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer. All women are at risk, and in particular women with a family history of breast cancer. Being overweight, inactive, consuming alcohol, poor dietary habits, smoking and exposure to chemicals also increases risk. Melissa Willemse, cancer survivor: “When it comes to breast cancer, age is not a factor. The first doctor I saw immediately dismissed my question about the painful lump under my arm because I was too young for breast cancer. When I eventually went for a second opinion we found out I had stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer. I was 28 the first time and now at 32, I have just finished treatment for a recurrence. My advice is if you feel something is wrong don’t hesitate to get a second opinion. Cancer doesn’t care how old you are.”
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accompanied by other changes in breasts or the underarm area, such as lumps, texture changes, thickening, dimpling, changes in shape or size of nipples or breasts, tenderness, discharge, rash or swelling, or one breast suddenly being slightly larger than the other. Research has shown that a regular Breast Self-Examination (BSE) plays an important role in discovering breast cancer, compared to finding a breast lump by chance. A BSE should be done once a month, preferably at the same time of day, following a woman’s menstrual cycle. If you feel or see any change in your breasts or underarms, arrange for a Clinical Breast Examination at your local CANSA Care Centre, primary health care centre or health practitioner. Clinical Breast Examinations A Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) is a visual and manual 10
examination of the entire breast, from the collarbone to the bra line, and from the armpit to the breast bone. It is advisable to have a CBE as part of your annual medical check-up. Contact your local CANSA Care Centre, primary health care centre or health practitioner to arrange for a Clinical Breast Examination. Ask Care Centre staff about Mobile Health Clinic visits scheduled in your community, especially if you live in a remote area. Should any abnormalities be detected, you will be referred for further testing by a medical professional.
For more information visit www.cansa.org.za/ womens-health.
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World Mental Health Day: Focus On Suicide Prevention Working together to prevent suicide a day for “40 seconds of action”
World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, is a day for us to unite in our efforts to improve the mental health of people around the world. The theme selected for this year’s Day is suicide prevention.
Every 40 seconds someone loses their life to suicide. On this year’s World Mental Health Day, The World Health Organisation encourages you to prepare to take “40 seconds of action” on 10 October to help them: l improve awareness of the significance of suicide as a global public health problem l improve knowledge of what can be done to prevent suicide l reduce the stigma associated with suicide l let people who are struggling know that they are not alone.
can take part in whichever way makes the most sense. Your activity may be private, for example, initiating a conversation with someone you are worried about or sharing a message of hope with someone who is struggling; or it may be public, for example posting a video message for local or national authorities about action you would like them to take on this issue. Here are some more ideas: • If you are struggling, take 40 seconds to kickstart a conversation with someone you trust about how you are feeling. If you know someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, take 40 seconds to start a conversation and ask them how they are doing.
• If you work in media, highlight the 40-second statistic in Put simply, this is an opportunity interviews, articles and blog posts. to show you care. Everyone
• If you work in the arts or on digital platforms, interrupt your production or broadcast to transmit a 40-second message about mental health or preventing suicide.
• If you are an employer or manager, take 40 seconds to formulate a positive message of support to your employees about resources available to them in the workplace or local community in times of mental distress. • If you want your leaders to hear your request for action, record a 40-second audio clip or video telling them the action you want them to take on suicide prevention and mental health. • If you have a platform for communicating with a large audience (social media, television, radio), provide 40-second slots for sharing mental health stories and messages. • If you hold political office, communicate publicly about the action you are taking to promote mental health and prevent suicide, highlighting the 40-second statistic. For more information visit www.who.int.
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How to Make a Rainbow in a Glass
tablespoon of water to each of What You Need the four glasses. • Sugar • Water • Tablespoon • Food colouring • 5 Glasses or Add 2-3 drops of red food clear plastic cups colouring to the first glass, yellow food colouring to the The Process second glass, green food Line up five glasses. Add 1 colouring to the third glass, and tablespoon of sugar to the blue food colouring to the fourth first glass, 2 tablespoons of glass. Stir each solution. sugar to the second glass, 3 tablespoons of sugar to the Now let’s make a rainbow using third glass, and 4 tablespoons of sugar to the fourth glass. The the different density solutions. Fill the last glass about onefifth glass remains empty. fourth full of the blue sugar Add 3 tablespoons of water to solution. each of the first 4 glasses. Stir each solution. If the sugar does Carefully layer some green sugar not dissolve in any of the four solution above the blue liquid. glasses, then add one more www.mumsmail.com
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Do this by putting a spoon in the glass, just above the blue layer, and pouring the green solution slowly over the back of the spoon. If you do this right, you won’t disturb the blue solution much at all. Add green solution until the glass is about half full. Now layer the yellow solution above the green liquid, using the back of the spoon. Fill the glass to three-quarters full. Finally, layer the red solution above the yellow liquid. Fill the glass the rest of the way. Source: www.thoughtco.com.
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therapists, teachers, speech therapists and doctors. Totem Teepees create cocoon-like spaces for overwhelmed children to escape from the chaotic activity they’re faced with in most school and home environments. They’re a great place to curl up quietly with a book too. Legend has it that Totem Teepees are often used as headquarters for spy meetings, weird and wonderful board games, taming tigers, and keeping angry pet dragons calm and hidden away from suspicious moms (just like the mom in ET)! Totem Teepees are investments in the
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Priddy Books Book Review:
Follow Me Around The World meet cute characters, and trace each winding maze from hole to hole. Roger Priddy’s passion for educating children through fun, informative and engaging books has led him to create some of publishing’s most enduring and successful non-fiction early learning books. Roger lives in London with his three children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas. We really enjoy reading this book together, and Follow Me Around The World by Priddy my son loves tracing the mazes and showing off Books is a finger maze adventure with colourful his knowledge of the countries around the world! continent scenes and grooved maze trails to trace It’s colourful and exciting and there are loads with fingertips. Fox is off on a brand new adventure of cool pictures and learning opportunities… around the world in this finger maze book We’ve found it’s a great way to learn about other brimming with busy scenes and familiar sights. countries. There are eight exciting and colourful trail scenes allowing children to explore using their fingertips to Visit www.priddybooks.com/tag/south-africa/ trace along grooves on the pages. Explore every continent of the world and spot unique landmarks, Review by Sarah Mackintosh
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ARTS & CULTURE • 3 Oct, 5pm – 9pm, (1st Thurs monthly), FIRST THURSDAYS JOHANNESBURG, various art galleries & venues in Rosebank & Braamfontein, www.first-thursdays. co.za/johannesburg/.
ENTERTAINMENT • 1 – 12 Oct, JASON GOLIATH IN COUPLES ONLY, Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Cnr Rivonia Rd and Sandton Drive, Sandton, www. theatreonthesquare.co.za. • 2 – 27 Oct, TSWALO AT THE MARKET THEATRE, The Market Theatre (Barney Simon Theatre), 56 Margaret Mcingana Str, Newtown, Johannesburg, 011 832 1641, thulih@markettheatre.co.za, www. markettheatre.co.za. • 4 – 13 Oct, JOBURG BALLET PRESENTS GISELLE, Joburg Theatre (Nelson Mandela Stage), 163 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, R110 – R523pp, 0861 670 670 or info@joburgtheatre.com. • 10 Oct, SUMMER WINE TASTING EVENING, PnP Good Food Studio, R350 – R450pp, Cnr Republic & William Nicol, Sandton, 011 998 3310 or goodfoodstudio@pnp. co.za. • 10 Oct – 3 Nov, FOREVER PLAID, Pieter Toerien Main Theatre at Montecasino, 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, R100 – R350pp, book at Computicket. • 11 – 13 Oct, 8pm, DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, Live at The Balalaika, 20 Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton, R195pp, book at Computicket. • 15 – 26 Oct, FAWLTY FLOWERS, Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Cnr Sandton Drive and Rivonia Rd, Sandton, R175pp, book at Computicket. • 15 Oct, 7pm, ONCE IN A LIFETIME DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE, Sun Arena Time Square, 209 Aramist Ave, Pretoria, R225 – R350pp, book at Computicket. • 16 – 19 Oct, THE ECHO OF A NOISE BY PIETER-DIRK UYS, The Balalaika Hotel, 20 Maude St, Sandton, R195pp, book at Computicket. LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 4 Oct, FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS, The Wanderers Club, 21 North Street, Sandton, Johannesburg,
www.foodtruckfridays.co.za. • 11 – 13 Oct, HANDMADE CONTEMPORARY FAIR 2019, The rooftop of Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre, corner William Nicol and Sixth Road, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, R130pp, book at Webtickets. co.za, www.handmadecontemporary.co.za. • 19 Oct, 10am – 5pm, WORT HOG BREWERS OKTOBERFEST, Copperlake Breweries, 17 Main Road, Sunrella AH, 1748 Randburg. • 19 Oct, CURRY & CRAFT, Gold Reef City Casino, Level 5 Parking Area, Ormonde, Johannesburg, R20 – R80pp, www.tsogosun.com. • 19 Oct 10am, INDIAN DIWALI FESTIVAL AND MARKET, 27 Boxes, 75 4th Avenue, Melville, free entry.
MARKETS • 1 – 30 Oct (every Thurs & Sat), 9am, BRYANSTON ORGANIC & NATURAL MARKET, 40 Culross Rd, Bryanston, Sandton, www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct (Sat), 8am – 2pm, GREENLYN GOODS MARKET, cnr 11th & Mackenzie Str, Menlo Park, Pretoria. • 5 & 26 Oct (1st & last Sat monthly), 9am, IRENE VILLAGE MARKET, The Big Red Barn, 7 Nelson Road, Sunlawns, Centurion, Pretoria, www. thebigredbarn.co.za. • 5 Oct, (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2.30pm, BOKKIE PARK CRAFT MARKET, Southdale Rd, Parkdene. • 5 & 26 Oct (1st & last Sat monthly), 8am – 2pm, FRESH2U FARMERS’ MARKET, Franz Hoenig Haus Gardens, 30 High Street, Modderfontein, Chantelle, 082 338 7818 or fresh2umarket@gmail.com, www. fresh2umarket.wordpress.com. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct (Sun), 9am – 3pm, EAST RAND FOOD MARKET, cnr Ridge & Elizabeth Rd (opp El Ridge Shopping Centre), Boksburg, 082 785 6389. • 12 Oct (2nd Sat monthly), 10am – 3pm, FIELD MARKET, Field & Study Park, corner 14th Street and Louise Avenue, Parkmore, Sandton, www. fieldmarket.co.za, 072 778 8044, thefieldmarket@gmail.com. • 12 & 26 Oct (2nd & last Sat monthly), 8.30am – 2pm, IRENE AT SMUTS MARKET, Jan Smuts Museum, 23 Jan Smuts Ave, Irene, ireneatsmuts@gmail.com, 083 234 7541.
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• 25 Oct (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 11pm, BEDFORDVIEW NIGHT MARKET, 7 Marais Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, bedfordviewmarket@gmail.com or 072 400 5326. • 25 Oct (last Fri monthly), 12pm – 10pm, NIGHT FOX MARKET, The Sheds @ 1 Fox, 1 Fox Street, Ferreirastown, Johannesburg CBD, www.1fox.co.za. • 26 Oct (last Sat monthly), 11am – 6pm, MARKET @ THE SHEDS, 021Central Parking, 216 Sisulu Str, Pretoria. MEETINGS • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Thurs), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, New Day Church, 129 12th Ave, Edenvale, Graham, 082 448 3351. • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct (Thurs), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, Maranatha Church, Dann Rd, Glen Marais, Graham, 082 448 3351. • 5 Oct (1st Sat), 8am – 1pm, RIETVLEI BOEREMARK, Rietvlei Zoo Farm, Swartkoppies Road, Mulbarton, Johannesburg South, 079 19 9 8641. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct (Mon), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, Cross Roads Church, 69 Elizabeth Eybers St, Randhart, Alberton, Graham, 082 448 3351. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct (Mon), 7pm, HEALING WINGS SUPPORT GROUP, healing & educating addicted lives, St Andrews Community Church, Miles Sharp St, Rynfield, Benoni, Graham, 082 448 3351. Send your November 2019 diary dates to sarah@mumsmail. com with “JHB Diary” in the subject line before 15 October 2019. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
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