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INCORPORATING Mawson Lakes Living

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INSIDE: YOUR LIFT OUT GUIDE TO EDUCATION IN THE NORTH

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A lifestyle magazine which incorporates the much-loved, award-winning Mawson Lakes Living.

Hand delivered to every letterbox in Mawson Lakes, Salisbury and connecting suburbs. You can also pick up a copy from the Salisbury Community Hub or the Mawson Lakes Library and Shopping Centre.

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Mawson Lakes Living is back following a period of coronavirus hibernation, and this year the magazine is expanding.

EDITORIAL Editor Linda Vining office@northernliving.info

By popular demand the much-loved publication has grown into Northern Living.

CONTRIBUTORS Linda Vining, Nicole Aspinall, Lyn O’Grady, Nigella

Here is your first copy of Northern Living. It is still a monthly magazine, the same neat size, full of news, happenings, products and services. The map opposite shows the expanded distribution this month. Watch us grow!

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Working from home Every day, pre-covid, I would travel to the city from Salisbury to work in an office. Now I work from home and appreciate the benefits - no more traffic, no more office disputes or gossip, no rush-time in the mornings or feeling stressed at the end of the day. The 80 minutes and the money I save on travelling I now put into family time and it has created a big difference to family harmony. I take long walks with the dog which is an excellent planning/thinking/ reflecting exercise so I am more mentally organised and feeling fitter. My work schedule at home is flexible, and by necessity, our remote business meetings are more focussed and efficient. Overall I am happier and more productive. No going back to the office for me.

Harry Jenkins, Salisbury

Hoon drivers Hoon drivers are a menace in our street and a danger to the community so the new state government laws that strip hoons of their licence is a welcome move, but a hoon’s weapon (their cars) should be taken from them too and crushed in their full view.

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With Messenger newspapers no longer being home delivered, and many businesses still believing the best way to market to customers is direct to their homes, the expansion

of Mawson Lakes Living into Northern Living is a fantastic windfall for local business. This heralds a marketing avenue directly to our customers that we haven’t had before, and is an exciting opportunity for us all.

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Celebration Day

gawler line electrification

A public holiday mid-week (Australia Day 2021) is messy, as well as a controversial occasion, so my suggestion is to use the June Long Weekend (ostensibly the Queen’s birthday) as a replacement. Change the name of the day to Celebration Day and use it to hand out awards, recognise new citizens, toast the Queen, and celebrate anything else on the agenda.

Why do Government infrastructure projects take so much longer than promised to complete? Originally announced in 2008, the budget for the electrification of the Gawler line has now blown out by $100 million and commuters are forced to utilise substitute buses for the remainder of 2021. I used to catch a train from Mawson Lakes to my college near the city in 20 minutes. Now that the trains are down my trip to school takes almost 2 hours each way via buses. This project was supposed to be completed by now!

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Betty Brindley

Mangroves dying Deep community concern is being expressed over the destruction of the mangroves at St Kilda. This area and the boardwalk around it and the education centre has been neglected for too long. I remember when the trail was first built. The education centre was a magnificent showcase with staff to explain the ecosystem, and the boardwalk was an exciting circular track.

Brydon Paatsch 4 northern

Axe the holiday We have too many public holidays in Australia and South Australia has more than most (10 days + 2 half days). In England where the Normans, Vikings and Romans invaded the land they have 8 public holidays and no national day. In Australia we have many nationalities to honour and consider. New Year’s Day would make a fitting day for awards and welcome speeches.

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WICKED TO WELLNESS Wellness for the community is the driving vision of Foundation 1 which has established an op shop and community pantry on the old Wicked shop site in Mawson Lakes.

Foundation 1 is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry established in South Australia in 2018 offering care to people in need. As well as the new shop in Mawson Lakes there is one in Parafield and another at Mt Barker.

“Maybe you have some clothing, jewellery or shoes that are taking up too much space in your wardrobe; we would love to receive them. If you are downsizing or cleaning out the house please think of us. We can collect.

Mawson Lakes manager, Kim Buckley, (pictured) said she opened last year and the response has been good, but we have a large space to fill and we ask community members to donate quality items to resell. This includes furniture, homewares, kitchen ware, books, music and no-longerneeded children’s things.

Kim says that everybody in Foundation 1 works as a volunteer, herself included, and they always welcome volunteer helpers, even for a few hours. Work includes attending to the front counter, filling shelves, sorting and tidying. “It’s a great way to meet people and help others,” she said. ED

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he expansive area (6.8h) has been donated to the City of Salisbury, and with financial contributions from Bridgestone, the Council and the SA Government a range of initiatives have been included in the construction and operation of the facility to reduce the environmental impact of the $5.3 million construction and to ensure sustainability and accessibility.

The dramatic blue running track has been built using 50 tonnes of recycled rubber in the sub-surface strata. This is part of Bridgestone’s end-of-life tyre management program in a circular economy.

To make the venue accessible in all seasons, the Council has invested in the latest LED venue lighting systems. The technology not only uses less energy than conventional oval lighting, it features customisable programs depending on the requirements of the user to ensure only the needed lights are turned on thus providing further energy savings and reducing carbon emissions. Other features of sustainability include water harvesting and solar panels.

The centre will be home to at least three sports clubs where the focus on sustainability and accessibility is continued in the club building and changerooms and the spectator areas. The entire facility is wheelchair accessible, with particular consideration

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The former Bridgestone tyre factory at Salisbury is being developed into a world-class sporting facility named the Bridgestone Athletics Centre.

in changerooms and showers for people with reduced mobility. Even the changeroom flooring uses recycled rubber material. Adding to this, the site is well serviced by public transport with a train station right on the doorstep.

The new Bridgestone Athletics Centre will provide a key training ground for athletes of all levels and be used by at least three northern suburbs athletics clubs including Northern Districts Athletics Club, Salisbury Little Athletics and Ingle Farm Little Athletics Centre.

In addition, regional and state associations, including northern school students will have access to a world class facility in the north.

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We have already held some fabulous events so far this year, including our annual Salisbury Fringe Carnival, which was attended by hundreds of people of all ages who took advantage of our free activities, performances from local bands and of course, show rides! I just loved the carnival atmosphere.

I am also very proud and excited to share the news that our Bridgestone Athletics Centre will be officially opened later this month.

To celebrate, we are adapting our regular Salisbury Plays event, to a Salisbury Community Fun Day, scheduled for Sunday 28 March at the Bridgestone Athletics Centre from 11am until 1pm.

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EDUCATION IN THE NORTH

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2021 TERM 1 (11 weeks)

TERM 2 (10 WEEKS)

START: Wednesday 27 January, 2021 END: Friday 9 April, 2021

START: Monday 27 April, 2021 END: Friday 2 July, 2021

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START: Saturday 10 April, 2021 END: Sunday 26 April, 2021

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START: Saturday 3 July, 2021 END: Sunday 18 July, 2021

TERM 3 (10 weeks)

TERM 4 (9 weeks)

START: Monday 19 July, 2021 END: Friday 24 September, 2021

START: Monday 11 October, 2021 END: Friday 10 December, 2021

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START: Saturday 25 September, 2021 END: Sunday 10 October, 2021

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS START: Saturday 11 December, 2021 END: Wednesday 26 January, 2022

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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD

START SCHOOL Parents are key to helping little ones navigate the social, emotional, cognitive and practical changes that come with starting formal education.

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tarting school is an important milestone for children and their families. This transition involves changes to your family routine, your network of friends and acquaintances and also how your child sees him or herself. It’s a big step for little people – and their carers.

Remember that family members may all respond quite differently.

Some may be excited by the prospect of new experiences and friends. Others may be hesitant or overwhelmed at the loss of familiar people and places, and the prospect of change and new expectations.

PREPARE Being prepared for practical changes may help. Gently encourage self-help skills and independence and involve your child in simple choices in the weeks before school.

DISCUSS Think through the types of changes ahead so you can anticipate questions or concerns your child might have. For instance: Is the physical environment of the school bigger or different to what they are used to? Your child will need to learn to navigate this space,

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learning where toilets and their classrooms are. Can you help familiarise them? Where can they go for help? Are the school rules and routines different to what your child is used to? These may cover eating arrangements, going to the toilet, lining up, or putting up a hand to speak. This might be a topic for discussion.

Children can worry about things that adults would not think twice about. Encourage your child to ask any questions they have.

EMPATHISE Remain alert to signs of worry in the early weeks and months, even in children who are outwardly confident. Make it a habit to check in with them regularly.

This external transition occurs at a time when a child’s internal world is undergoing rapid change. Children’s cognitive development (covering their memory span, learning capacity and cognitive processing speed) is proceeding rapidly as they begin to form basic concepts of time, number and logic.

Beginning formal school challenges children because it requires the negotiation of changes in physical

and learning environments, rules and routines. They also need to develop new relationships with children and adults, which can impact on the way they see themselves and their family. No wonder those first few months are particularly taxing.

SUPPORT ‘School readiness’ refers to the abilities your child needs to be able to manage all of these changes.

Schools are increasingly alert to the importance of partnership with families, and the way parents and carers can support children as they develop skills they need at school.

Take advantage of transition activities as much as possible as an opportunity to become familiar with the school, the staff and routines. Preparations begin well before the first day, but they also continue for days, weeks and months into the new school year.

When parents and carers are confident and positive, the child will also feel capable and more able to enjoy the experience of school.

Lyn O’Grady Community Psychologist

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UNIVERSITY SENIOR COLLEGE STUDENT SUCCEEDS FROM

MAWSON LAKES Year 12 University Senior College student, Hania Haider, joined the USC community as a Year 11 student in 2019.

Hania has just completed her SACE Certificate in 2020 and achieved an amazing 99.1 ATAR as well as a Merit in Biology.

Hania is very excited as she will be studying Nuclear Medicine at University of South Australia.

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ue to the constant challenges of COVID-19 Hania found Year 12 difficult. USC provided Hania with a safe space and she found her learning environment at USC a great place to be. Hania said the support from her teachers and peers helped her stay focused and motivated to keep going, so she could achieve what she wanted.

are willing to give you guidance in a supportive adult learning environment,” said Hania.

Hania credits USC for her success in Year 12 and for getting into her desired university course, a Degree in Nuclear Medicine. USC has taught her to be adaptable and resilient.

During Year 12 Hania learnt to bounce back when she got knocked down and remained positive with the support of the strong learning environment at USC.

hopes to one day get into Cancer Research and complete her PHD while working as a practitioner in this area.

When Hania was asked what one word she would use to describe her time a USC. She replied, “Inspired.”

“Going to USC was the best decision I ever made. USC motivated me to be the best I could be. It was definitely the push I needed and there is so much support on offer.”

Hania said COVID -19 taught her many things. “I learnt to manage my time, prioritize connections and realized the importance of staying in touch with my teachers and peers.

Hania said, “USC provides you with a very safe bubble with a team of people looking after you.

I couldn’t have asked for anymore and I considered myself to be very fortunate to be part of such an amazing environment. ”

“It is vital to stay focused and not lose sight of the end goal. I kept telling myself it is only one year and it is important to keep my perspective,” Hania said.

Hania is very passionate about her course in Nuclear Medicine. She is interested in helping people in the area of cancer and oncology. She

Hania valued the strong culture of learning at USC and admired the dedication of her caring teachers.

“All students who attend USC have chosen to be here and there is a deep mutual respect among both the staff and students, who

“I want to work with a highly qualified team who share the same love for Science as I do and to be able to solve the issues together. I want to explore and make a difference in spreading the knowledge learnt and sharing our findings”

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Hania travelled every day to the city from Mawson Lakes and says it was so easy to get to USC because the public transport from Mawson Lakes is very good.

For further information on University Senior College please search usc.adelaide.edu.au

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THOMAS MORE COLLEGE

POLES APART Thomas More College was established in 1979 as a Regional Catholic School, servicing families in the North. Many changes have occurred over the past 42 years, including a substantial growth in numbers of students and staff, as well as the physical expansion and renovations of the College.

However, the vision remains.

The College’s commitment is to equip students with the skills that will translate to all manner of industries and circumstances and enable students to thrive beyond school.

In 2020, the College’s focus on Learner Behaviours encouraged the identification of potential within learning areas, to embrace opportunity and thrive in our changing world.

The Salisbury Council initiative, Poles Apart, provided Year 10 Visual Art students with the perfect opportunity to embrace change and have the courage to develop, create and display a public artwork along the Salisbury Highway.

Students worked on the brief for several weeks before presenting

a vision of their artwork to local businesses.

Having the chance to realise their work in a real-life situation has taught them invaluable lessons and fostered a strong connection to our community.

“At Thomas More our commitment is evident in all that we do to enable our students with the skills to have the Wisdom to Seek, Courage to Thrive and Power to Change.”

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PRESCOTT COLLEGE PH: 8269 1655 W: prescottcollege.com.au Prescott College is a co-educational private college, located in the heart of Prospect.

We warmly invite you to visit Prescott College for a campus tour to experience the unique learning atmosphere and the way values come to life everyday.

Visit the Prescott College website to register for an Open Day.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR THRIVING THROUGH YEAR 12 Originally published on education.sa.gov.au

Year 12 is a big milestone for students and families alike. We asked SACE Coordinator Sandy Glamuzina for her top tips for students in their final year.

1. Look after yourself. Monitor your wellbeing and be sure to talk to someone if you get overwhelmed. Year 12 is a bumpy ride so make sure you have someone to talk to when things get tough, and don’t forget to celebrate your achievements. Keeping balance in your life is important this year so schedule some down time along with your study time.

2. Ask for help. Your teachers want you to achieve to your fullest potential, so they will work with you when you need help. Make sure that you don’t leave things until the last minute and you are polite and respectful of your teacher’s time. Just because you have a deadline looming you cannot expect them to respond to email requests at all hours.

3. Manage your time. This is one of the biggest factors to student success. If you manage your time well and don’t let your workload snowball you have the best chance of being successful. If you do find that you are getting behind, make sure that you talk to your teachers and schedule a time with your wellbeing coordinator, or a relevant person, to help you map out a pathway to get back on track.

Two different bus services are available: • Private bus • Intercampus bus - a free service from Para Vista from 8am and returning to Para Vista at 4pm.

Please phone our Administration Office for more details 8269 1655.

INTEGRITY - RESPECT - JOY

4. Don’t over commit. Keep track of your commitments and make sure that you are not trying to take too much on. Part time jobs, sporting commitments, family obligations and other factors can all demand your time and energy, so it is important to prioritise and maybe cut back on some of the things that aren’t quite as important.

5. Be realistic. There is a lot of pressure on year 12 students these days so stay true to yourself and remember that there are lots of different ways to get to where you want to go. Investigate your options and seek advice on the best way to get there. Remember it’s okay not to know exactly what you want to do when you leave school, because you will find lots of adults still aren’t sure!

Good luck to the class of 2021!

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BLISSFUL STRESS RELIEF

REVIEW BY NICOLE ASPINALL

In 2018, Sophie Nash was renting a room at a small massage therapy clinic in Mawson Lakes and dreaming about running her own business one day.

me at the door, watering can in hand tending to her plants, and welcomed me with a friendly smile immediately making me feel comfortable.

When the former owner of the clinic decided it was time to move on, Sophie took it as a sign from the universe to go for her dreams and Blissana: Mind, Body, Health, was born.

After a quick assessment chat about my activity and pain levels, she discreetly left the room for me to get settled on the comfortable table before undergoing the massage. A basket was provided for me to put my outer garments in and I was offered a selection of hair ties and clips to keep my unruly locks away from the massage oil.

With a focus on relieving aches and pains, relaxation and stress relief, a 30 minute remedial massage for $55 with on the spot health insurance claims sounded like the perfect cure to the stresses of 2020.

Online bookings are available, and I was able to get an evening appointment. Sophie greeted

The room was comfortable and clean with soothing music and a subtle scent coming from a diffuser.

The experience was both calming and energising and Sophie checked in with me often to ensure I was

comfortable with the temperature and pressure levels.

Sophie truly is a healer. Her intuition and expert touch quickly sought out my problem areas and melted away the stresses produced by a difficult year.

I was given post-massage care advice and a glass of water and then I floated out of there feeling truly blissful.

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COVER STORY

SHOP LOCAL

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When you think about getting the most out of your money, think about supporting local businesses which in turn keep your suburb alive and sustainable.

THE MESSAGE IS SHOP LOCAL! When you shop local, you’re making a personal investment in your neighbourhood and community.

Whether you realize it or not, when you shop in your neighbourhood instead of heading to the city, you are individually stimulating the local economy with your support and in turn, helping shape your community’s unique character and personality.

Now more than ever, in this time of uncertainty, your local businesses need your support. Julio Cordero, owner of Coffee Amigo (featured on the cover) credits his business surviving 2020 with his loyal local customers.

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“This last year has been hard for everyone. As a small business owner it was challenging, having to adjust to many changes and regulations even having to close one of my businesses for 3 months. I am so blessed to have the best customers and employees and their continued support has allowed my shops to overcome these uncertain times.”

He encourages residents to please continue to support their local businesses, saying “You don’t know how much they need your wonderful support.”

Yamna Chahoud (pictured), owner of Cafe Marinello, is also grateful to have been able to weather the storm but says the future remains uncertain.

“Covid hit us hard. It was just me and my husband for a while when we had to shut down and send everyone else home. We managed to survive on delivery orders for a while so it’s exciting to see the kitchen buzzing with staff again.”

Support local this month by spending $30 or more at a Salisbury business in one purchase and enter to go into a draw to win a $100 voucher each week and the Major Prize Draw worth $1,000 at the end of March. www.investsalisbury.com.au/shop-local-to-win

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aster provides young families with a fabulous opportunity to start traditions and create lasting memories. From making crafts to baking favourite treats and cooking traditional meals, there are many ways to celebrate this special holiday together.

Easter doesn't have to be ALL about chocolate but it's definitely a requirement! Look for sustainably sourced and/or certified fairtrade brands, carob or sugar-free and of course locally owned. When it comes to chocolate, choose quality over quantity and balance out all the sweets with a fresh seafood feast on Good Friday.

Other popular non chocolate Easter gift ideas include sleepwear such as robes and slippers or colouring and craft activities that will keep little ones busy during the long weekend and school holidays.

Get the kids involved in creating sweet treats to share with friends and family like these easy gingerbread easter cookies. Kai and Hope had a great time decorating their easter ‘eggs’.

And don’t forget the hot cross buns! They’re only available for a limited time so make the most of these fresh treats and start a family Easter weekend breakfast tradition at the same time. Serve them simply; toasted, split open and spread with butter or ‘spice’ them up with sweet toppings like maple syrup and icecream or fillings such as nutella and sliced strawberries. YUM! www.northernliving.info

GINGERBREAD EASTER COOKIES 100g butter at room temperature 150g brown sugar 1 medium free-range egg lightly beaten 225g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp ground ginger 200g icing sugar 1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and smooth. Stir in the egg with 1 tbsp flour. Stir in the remaining flour, baking powder, mixed spice and ginger until the mixture comes together as a dough. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 160°C. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1cm thick. Stamp out biscuits using a cookie cutter and place on to baking sheets in batches. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until just golden. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

3. Mix the icing sugar with 1½ tbsp water. Spoon into a piping bag and ice the cookies with patterns of your choice.

PER SERVING energy 255kj • fat 2.6g saturated fat 1.5g • sugars 4.1g

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PETS CORNER DOG FRIENDLY PARKS The city of Salisbury is home to 9 dog friendly parks where owners can exercise their dogs unleashed at any time. The fenced parks have been designed to provide interesting recreational environments for both dogs and owners as well as opportunities for rest and watering.

1. Baltimore Reserve Dog Park Oleander Drive, Parafield

by Nigella Since the northern freeway has been built many snakes have moved into the wetlands of Mawson Lakes and Salisbury looking for a new habitat.

Snake Catchers, speaking to a Neighbourhood Watch meeting, said that brown snakes are their most common callouts.

2. Canterbury Drive Reserve Dog Park Canterbury Drive, Salisbury Heights 3. Dry Creek Linear Park Dog Park Park Way, Mawson Lakes 4. Golding Oval Dog Park Corner of Redhill Road and Kalina Avenue, Para Vista 5. Happy Home Reserve Small Dog Park Between Waterloo Corner Road and Salisbury Highway, Salisbury North

I went along to the Neighbourhood Watch meeting with mummy to represent the dogs and cats of the suburbs because I walk in snake prone areas and my nose is always close to the ground. If something moves I’m onto it.

I heard that brown snakes try to avoid people and pets but if they are cornered they will attack, so if you see a snake just stand still or back away very slowly.

6. Jenkins Reserve Dog Park Saints Road, Salisbury Park 7. Kingswood Crescent Reserve Dog Park Bolivar Road, Paralowie

When the weather is very hot snakes may come into your house seeking cool conditions, so if you see a snake indoors move children and pets into another room and put a towel under the door, then call a snake catcher. It will cost about $90.

8. Paddocks Dog Park Maxwell Rd, Para Hills SA 5096 9. Unity Park Dog Park South Terrace, Pooraka SA 5095

Jenny Kittle from St John Ambulance showed us what to do if bitten by a snake and she also used me as a model to show what to do if a dog is bitten.

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Most importantly she stressed to keep the dog still by holding it tight to prevent the poison moving into the bloodstream. Compress the area with a bandage of any sort and get the dog to the vet. You have about 30 minutes.

September through to April is the most active time for snakes when the weather is warm. Locals told the meeting they have seen brown snakes drinking from the irrigation drippers and all along the creeks and waterways.

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