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TEEN YEARS How to Nurture Healthy Friendships Bringing the Olympic Spirit into Your Home

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! $1000’s Worth of Prizes Inside!

EVENTS The 4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure Why We Miss Our Baby Bumps

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HOLIDAY Activities to Enjoy

18 Tips for Stress-Free Birthday Parties

Welcome 5 The Thing Is 6 Developing and Nurturing

Healthy Friendships 8 Bringing the Olympic

Spirit into Our Homes 11 Thriving as a Family During

the Pre-Teen and Teen Years 15 The Influences of

Social Media 16 4 P’s to Prevent

Peer Pressure 19 The Reasons Your Child May

Be Falling Behind at School 23 Getting Your Child Prep-Ready 25 Why We Miss Being Pregnant 26 Bump, Bub and Beyond 27 Understanding What Your

Baby’s Cries Mean 29 All Things Health 31 Protecting Your

Family’s Future 32 Relax and Unwind:

Adult Colouring 33 Mini Mag 36 PakMag’s HUGE 14th

Birthday Giveaway 39 Simple Tips for Stress-Free

Birthday Parties 41 Birthday Party Craft 43 Winter Warmer Recipes 47 School Holiday Guide 57 Daddy Diary 58 Check It Out 61 What’s On 66 Regular Markets

“Happy Birthday to Me!” – PakMag

PakMag Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James

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As parents you know how quickly the years fly past, and as the ‘parent’ of this PakMag ‘baby’ it’s all grown up and turning 14! At the start we had the customary sleepless nights and teething issues, before we learned to walk and then run. Since then, we have been growing up with you and your families – THANK YOU for being part of our amazing PakMag Community and being the reason, we do – what we do!

We truly appreciate every single person who takes a copy home, comments and ‘likes us’ on Facebook, follows us on Instagram, heads to our websites or listens to our podcast. We know your time is valuable and we appreciate you spending time with us each month, bringing PakMag into your homes and making us part of your lives. We hope we’ve been able to give you moments of joy, helpful advice, sanity-saving tips and entertainment along your parenting journey.

We truly believe we are all in this together. That’s why I started this magazine all those years ago.

So, as we step into the other side of the ‘Financial Year’ – officially half-way through 2021, (with hopefully a little tax-return on its way so you can treat yourself this Show and Festival Season) – we wanted to celebrate with you.

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The Thing Is

The Thing Is with Bree James One of the things I have heard a lot over the years is “how do you do so much?” My answer was always “my incredible team”. Which is very true, I’ve been super fortunate to have some incredible people with me over the past 14 years since starting PakMag. But genetically, I’ve been blessed with boundless energy and I have always been a go-getter, full of enthusiasm to do my part to make the world a better place, totally fuelled by passion.

We could call it a midlife crisis, or maybe it’s the fact that my body has decided that it can’t run on full steam forever and it’s time to slow down a little.

To make matters worse, when I see doctors they are now mentioning things like peri-menopause, arthritis, and “you’re not getting any younger - you need to slow down” comments. I guess it’s no worse than the back handed compliments you get from girls half your age.

One told me the other week “You give me hope that when I am a mum and turn 40 that I will still be able to ‘insert activity’- you are so inspiring”. *SIGH*, turn off or at least turn down that so-called music you’re listening to - what is W.A.P anyway?! AHHH I really am getting older. Most of my wrinkles are from laughter. Except those lines between my eyebrows - they are my WTF lines, and those wrinkles are deep. Especially when I hear songs like that.

The thing is, being middle-aged means, I am finally getting my head together - but my body has started to fall apart! The fact my entire body cracks like a glowstick when I get up in the morning, yet refuses to actually glow is very disappointing.

I know I am still a while off the hot flushes yet - but I am well aware that they are likely to be timed so it’s the perfect storm. Mother Nature really didn’t think things through when she planned menopause to start kicking off for women at the same time she is raising teenagers.

Even though I still think I am in my late twenties, my body reminds me that I can’t do the things I used to.

So yes, I have realised I am aging. And whilst it’s still a bit of a shock to the system as my mind and body aren’t in sync yet with these changes, I am very confident that most of my body’s aches and pains and my lack of cognitive ability has come about because I’ve accumulated more stress over the years than my body has been able to process. My nervous system hasn’t been reacting to things in the same way and it’s time to make some changes so that I can do my midlife crisis right and start an extreme sport or something. So, for now, I am going to drink my tea, have my nana naps and early nights, and take care of myself.

But then I turned 40.

At gigs, I now drink lemon and hot water instead of lemon and tequila.

‘A good night out’ is now ‘a good night in’ that has me in bed by 9.00pm.

And my cognitive ability? Don’t ask. If my memory gets any worse, I’ll be able to plan my own surprise party.

I fell in the creek the other day just trying to put my dog in for a swim while I was talking on the phone to one of my girlfriends.

And the tiredness - I have never been more tired in my life, it’s like I have had a hangover since partying ‘til 4.00am on my 40th which was now six months ago. What has happened to me!? I felt more energised getting woken every two hours to feed a newborn and still had the energy to do a full day’s work in the office with a baby on and off my body 24 hours a day for I don’t know how many years.

As they say, don’t let aging get you down, it’s too hard to get back up again.

Bree www.breejames.com www.myvisionbook.com.au

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Developing and Nurturing Healthy Friendships STORY Dr Jenny Brockis It’s good to have friends and good friends are wonderful. They are good for our health, raise our level of resilience, our mental wellbeing and boost our overall level of happiness. Studies have shown having friends at work or in school is linked to higher performance and more effective learning.

As humans we are highly social, we thrive in the company of others, especially those we consider like ourselves, who we like and believe like us back.

Friends come in all shapes and sizes. You may have a best friend - someone you feel closest to, a small group of very good friends who you socialise with a lot, others you call friends and associate with sometimes and the more peripheral friends who you know and like through shared contacts or work.

Friendships also naturally wax and wane. Life events such as getting married, having a family, moving away

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or changing jobs can loosen previously close bonds or you may find you no longer have the same interests.

Living in a time of a global pandemic has highlighted just how important our social connections are.

Being required to self-isolate, to work from home and maintain physical distancing has resulted in many more people experiencing loneliness, though thankfully we’ve had technology to help. While not as good as a hug or a handshake - being able to see each other on a screen will boost oxytocin levels; our social bonding molecule released when we are in the presence of those we like or love.

What Does a Healthy Friendship Look Like?

A healthy friendship makes you both feel good.

It’s founded on mutual trust and respect where you keep your word, do what you say you will do, look out for each other and keep a shared confidence.

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Healthy friendships are about appreciating each other, offering support when you see it’s needed, being a good listener, giving your full attention to what is being shared, celebrating the good times and supporting each other through the bad times.

A healthy friendship brings you joy, because you have fun together. You look forward to spending time with your friend, they bring a smile to your face and you both laugh often.

How to Create Healthy Friendships Friendships take time to establish. If you’ve recently moved to a new area, started a new job or your children have started at a new school, it helps you to feel more settled when you’ve established some new friendships.

You have to meet people first and it’s during those first interactions where we size each other up, looking for common shared interests.

Then it’s about getting to know each other better by making a point to stop and chat when you meet and showing your interest in them as a person, asking about their family, their day or making friends with their dog.

A warm smile, a cheery hello and an open question helps to break down any social barriers and shyness.

Opportunities to interact more can look like: • Organising play dates for your children.

• A kind gesture at work - such as bringing in food to share • At work; asking if you can join them at their table for lunch.

• Asking for help, such as a recommendation for a restaurant for a celebratory dinner.

• Offering to help out at a function or work project • Showing your appreciation – thanking them for meeting you for coffee or buying a small gift.

Healthy friends are not like Stepford Wives.

You don’t have to agree on everything and there will be times when your friendship will be tested.

It’s about staying true to yourself, your values and beliefs and understanding friendship is always a two-way street.

How to Be a Good Friend We’re human, which means we’re all fallible, vulnerable, sometimes irrational and we make mistakes. None of us are perfect. If a friend lets you down because they forgot they were supposed to meet you, says something you know not to be true or makes you feel small in front of other people, it’s OK to call them out for it, to talk about it and to share how your feelings were hurt by their actions.

A good friend will apologise, and you can forgive.

A good friend is about being observant to when a friend isn’t themselves, and you show you care by asking what’s wrong and how you can help.

It’s about seeking to empathise and to show support without judgement.

It’s recognising when your friend needs space; to be alone, to think or just be.

Friendship is the key to a longer, happier and healthier life, and essential to our ability to thrive.

Dr Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner, board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and Chief Wellbeing Officer of Brain Fit - a workplace-based health consultancy, author and global authority on brain health, mental wellbeing and psychological safety. www.drjennybrockis.com

For more on this topic with Dr Jenny Brockis, tune into episode 102 of the PakMag Parent’s Podcast at www.pakmag.com.au

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STEAM

Bringing the Olympic Spirit into Our Homes STORY Bec Dent Since 1896 the world has come together for the modern Olympic Games. We all wish we could be there; cheering on the athletes and enjoying the atmosphere and excitement that comes with the games. Unfortunately, with travel restrictions, we’ll be cheering from afar from the comfort of our loungerooms – but this doesn’t mean we can’t create the spirit of the Olympics in our own homes.

“Olympism’ refers to the spirit or philosophy of the Olympic games, as outlined in the Olympic Charter.

The founder of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and ‘father’ of the modern Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin conceived ‘Olympism’ and described it as ‘a destroyer of dividing walls. It calls for air and light for all.”

torch relay? There are great resources at The Olympic Museum’s website olympics.com/museum .

Learn about the Tokyo Games: • Discuss the design of the new stadium – built to be eco-friendly, with the motto ‘bring back nature into the cities.’

• Explore the significance and meaning behind their emblem design and mascots.

• Try drawing the mascots and even try to create your own mascot. There is a great downloadable Educational Kit from The Olympic Museum available at www.olympics.com/museum with loads of information and activities to participate in.

“Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind.

Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.” – www.olympics.com

Explore and Embrace Japanese Culture:

The Heart of the Olympic Spirit is Friendship, Solidarity and Fair Play.

• You may even want to learn some Japanese words and sayings, or even how to write in kanji or hiragana characters.

Here’s some fun activities to combine sport, culture and education and bring the Olympic Spirit into your home: Host a mini-Olympics styled activity day with family and friends. You can participate in a variety of novelty sports and summer sports. As part of the lead up, teams can design their own uniforms and flags. You can also make your own Olympic torch, medals, podium and even plan an opening / closing ceremony if you like.

Learn more about the Olympics and Olympism. E.g. What is the symbolism of the Olympic Rings, the torch and

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• Learn about Japan’s national sports including Judo and Sumo Wrestling.

• Try making some origami pieces.

• Make some sushi rolls for dinner, and try eating with chopsticks.

• You could also learn about J-POP – Japanese Pop Culture; Manga, animated films, Kawaii fashion etc.

Why not try drawing yourself as a Manga character?

Novelty ‘Mini-Olympics’ Ideas • Hug-a-Balloon Relay - where pairs have to keep a balloon off the ground by squishing it between them.

• Balloon between the Knees Race • Tug of War • Egg and Spoon Race • Balloon Volleyball • Discus Throwing (with paper plates) • Javelin Toss (with pool noodles or paper aeroplanes) • Balloon Tennis (with fly swatters)

• Nerf gun ‘shooting’ with a bullseye for a target.

• Ping Pong Basketball – place a bucket in the middle of the room, each competitor has 10 table tennis balls to try and bounce into the bucket.

Fun Tokyo Olympic’s STEAM Fact “What if your old mobile phone could become an Olympic medal? Wanting to engage more residents in the Games and be respectful of the environment, the organisers had an original idea that captured the spirit of the times: reduce the environmental impact of the Games by making use of recycled materials. Athletes’ clothing has been made from used clothes, the podiums from plastic waste, and the medals from recycled metals collected from old cameras, phones and computers. The Japanese got on board with this initiative, depositing many of their used devices in collection containers. In total, 5,000 medals, featuring the famous chequered design, have been produced.” – Eva Bensard, Experiencing & Discovering the Olympic Games : Special Tokyo 2020, TOM SCHOOLS Education kit. www.olympics.com/museum Over six million smartphones have been recycled to create the Olympic medals for Tokyo - How cool is that?

Parenting

Thriving as a Family During the Pre-Teen and Teen Years STORY Dr Vanessa Lapointe In our current parenting pop culture, it has become a common stereotype to “dread” the pre-teen and teenage years. I cannot count how many times I’ve heard someone say to a parent whose toddler is confidently walking UP the slide or is refusing to comply with a request, “Well, just wait until she’s a TEENAGER!” It’s as if our society has decided that adolescence is when your sweet, cherub-cheeked child will transform into some sort of teenaged monster, making your life an absolute misery.

Take it from me, currently in the trenches of parenting two teenagers: the truth is that the pre-teen and teenage years are NOTHING to fear. In fact, they are a time to savour – to enjoy, even! Adolescence is a wild ride for our kids. It’s an exciting, confusing, overwhelming and beautiful time, and as parents, we must count ourselves lucky to be invited along for the journey. When we better understand what our children need during this time of great change and big adventures, we’re able to support them whilst remaining close and connected.

Our Kids REALLY Need Us During this Time The teenage years can be perceived as the time when we, “mama and papa birds”, need to boot our little fledglings out of the nest. But wait! Before we do any booting of ANY kind, we must remember that our teens still need us during these crucial moments of development. When they “learn to fly” with only their peers as their guides, they won’t have the security of knowing that they can return to their nest.

Now that I’ve sufficiently dragged out that extended metaphor for all that it is worth, the nuts and bolts of it is that our children WANT to foster a relationship with

us. That instinct that was kindling inside of them as tiny infants still exists in that man-sized body standing in front of you. They yearn for connection, and if they don’t feel that reciprocity coming from the home front, they will be forced to seek it out in their peers - and we know that kids cannot raise kids. We must reach out to our teens and keep reaching out. That extended hand must always be there.

Marching to Their Own Beat The teen years are when our kids start to explore exactly who they are. This may mean that your teen wants to do their own thing and not what YOU want them to do. It can be challenging – but necessary – to explore why we may have a strong reaction to our child quitting the baseball team, for example, or no longer wanting to go on long family hikes, etc. We must dig into why these decisions bother us. Is it because we really believe that the baseball team will change our child’s life, or is it because our child is making choices that rebut how we were raised, or our hobbies? Growing up teens means that we also have to do a heck of a lot of growing ourselves.

Adolescence is a time of discovery and can create adventures and experiences that we boring adults wouldn’t ordinarily expose ourselves to. Take an interest in your child’s hobbies. Your engagement shows your teen that you’re still showing up for them – that you want to make the time and the space to get to know them and their passions. Your active presence in these conversations helps your child to further flesh out their ideas and work through any challenges. It can mean stepping outside of our comfort zones, but this is where the real growth happens.

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Parenting

Show Up for “Work” Even if You Aren’t Put to Work Our teens and pre-teens are not very likely to schedule time in their iCal for meaningful chats with their parents.

We have to make ourselves available, so that when the spontaneous conversations or “asks” come forward we are there. It is so important for our pre-teens and teens that we are available to them, even if the timing isn’t always right. I make a point of hanging in my kitchen most evenings, as that’s where my boys, now 14 and 17, can often be found. There are nights where we just banter or don’t say much at all, and then there are other evenings where we sit at the island and chat – about life, love, school – because the moment just happened to be right.

after you graduate?” - and it’s enough to set anyone on edge. So, this is a gentle reminder to give your pre-teen or teen a bit of leeway. You are their safe space, and so you are lucky enough to be where all these big feelings get to land. Do you know the saying, “It’s not personal, it’s business”? Well, we should amend that one for the teen years: “It’s not personal, it’s adolescence.”

Stay Focused on Family and Routine As humans, we love routine. We crave it. And so, it’s important that we keep traditions going in our family units. Maybe it’s Sunday dinner together, without phones, TVs, or interruptions. Perhaps it’s a family game night, or getting together with extended family, or how you celebrate birthdays and big occasions. When we hold these routines and traditions as essential, it solidifies the significance of the family as the center of it all. This helps to anchor our teen; it promotes feelings of connection and belonging. Our adolescents may look and sound just like adults, but we cannot forget that they are still children, and they crave that family time just as much as they did when they were small.

Don’t Retire too Soon Find Ways to Schedule Time Together While I joked about how our teens are not very likely to schedule in “Deep Conversation with Mum” in their phones, scheduling time together is a necessity.

You don’t need to have big splashy plans, but can choose something as simple as a one-on-one outing – a dinner or a walk together. Despite their groans, our preteens and teens look forward to these special moments together. Another great opportunity for spontaneous connection is while driving. I find that some of my best conversations with my boys happen when I’m driving; there’s something about being in the car and not having to have continuous eye contact that sets the stage for some truly great chats.

Don’t Let the Mood Get You Down Adolescence is an emotional time. The brain is changing rapidly during these years, while also being at the mercy of surging hormones, the demands of a peer group, school, extra-curriculars, work, and more! Add in a wacky sleep schedule and being faced with universealtering questions such as, “What are you going to do

This is the most important advice that I could offer any parent who is parenting, or will be parenting, a pre-teen or teen: don’t retire too soon.

Don’t give into the hype that our children need to “figure it out” or get kicked out of the nest to become independent, well-rounded people. We are our child’s foundation, and for them to feel safe enough to take a leap, they need to know that we will be there to catch them should they fall. They might roll their eyes at family game night or give you monosyllabic answers when you pick them up from school, but inside of that chest is the same heart that beat for you when they were three, and eight, and 11 years old.

Make time for your teen. Take an interest, ask questions, be around. Offer to drive, or to get out and go for a walk or a bite to eat. Don’t assume that your pre-teen or teen would rather hang out with friends; chances are, they’d love a bit of your time and to share what’s going on in their world. You’ll soon see that the teen years aren’t that scary after all. Rather, they are an invitation to get to know who this remarkable human is growing up to be and to learn a little bit about ourselves along the way.

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mum, registered psychologist, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker, and a regularly invited media guest. Founder and Director of The Wishing Star Lapointe Developmental Clinic, she has been supporting families and children for almost 20 years, and has previous experience in community mental health and the school system. Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work. Her passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way. www.drvanessalapointe.com

Tune into Episode 103 of the PakMag Parents Podcast to hear more from Dr Vanessa Lapointe on how you can thrive as a family during the tween and teen years.

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All Things Tweens and Teens

The Influences of Social Media STORY Raizel Harjosubroto, #SafeSocial Whether we like it or not, the world has evolved so that social media is a part of almost every aspect of our lives. It seeps into our interactions with friends and family, our colleagues and even people we don’t know. We’re always hearing of new features showing up on Instagram. Sometimes we get emails about how the terms and conditions are changing on YouTube.

Today children are growing up as fast as social media is evolving. While the world wide web can seem daunting and big to navigate, there are ways we can ensure our kids are safely exploring it.

The Tell-Tale Signs of Unsafe Social Media Usage The most at-risk group for unsafe social media use are teenagers. Teenagers deal with elevated social comparison, developing brains and less education around #SafeSocial. They’re at a stage of life where peer-to-peer comparison increases in an effort to understand their identity, and their adult social support didn’t grow up with social media.

Some red flags to consider: • Are they checking as soon as they wake up?

• How often are they active?

• Do you notice a mood change when they aren’t able to use social media for some reason?

• Do they spend a lot of time thinking or talking about or planning how they’ll use it?

• Is it negatively affecting their studies?

Spending a lot of time on social media, feeling anxious when not participating and even organising their life around it might be affecting their relationships with others and their ability to focus on work or school.

It’s important to put in effort to step in at this stage.

The Most Important Thing Adults Can Do We can’t control their experiences, but we can teach them to process situations and manage emotions. The most important step you can take toward #SafeSocial is to model good behaviour. It’s hard to teach others about practicing safe social media use if you yourself are not practicing it.

Start talking about social media early and whenever it’s relevant. If a story comes out about social media as it relates to mental health or safety, share your thoughts. “This is why we need to be very careful on social media. Many different kinds of people can be there.”

Keep communication open and safe. Kids will test your reactions to situations before they share information that might get them in trouble. Parents might not realise that they’ve unintentionally shut down a conversation or teachable moment. Here’s an example conversation.

If they say, “This boy at school flashed his friends on social media and they took a screenshot and sent it around to everyone,” you might respond with, “Wow! That’s so terrible, they should all be punished!” But that shuts down the chance for your child to work it out with you. Instead, you can ask questions, like “Why did he do that? How did others react? Would you do this? Why or why not?”

Risky behaviours can be difficult to talk about with our kids. We want to keep them safe - but we also don’t want to annoy them. We want to know what’s going on - but we also want them to know that they can trust us. We know that it starts with us and that we need to practice #SafeSocial - so they can follow suit. It’s not hard, we just need to commit to ensuring the safety of our children and being ready to constantly learn.

For more information and resources to help you and your teen practice #safesocial media use - head to www.safesocialmedia.co

Raizel is a self-proclaimed internet explorer using her social media and digital skills in helping organisations share their stories. At #SafeSocial, she helps share the latest news, trends and conversations around digital wellness and internet culture.

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All Things Tweens and Teens

All Things Tweens & Teens 4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure STORY Dr Justin Coulson Teenagers want to fit in, to be popular - so, teaching your adolescent children to resist peer pressure is one of the toughest parental tasks you’ll undertake.

To help, here are four ideas to prevent peer pressure getting the better of your teens:

The Power of Primes ‘Primes’ are the things in our children’s environment, the things they are regularly exposed to and interacting with that will influence the decisions they make. It’s the movies they watch, the music they love, the books they are reading, the messages (in ads etc) they are exposed to. What are they liking and sharing on Facebook? These environmental cues can ‘prime behaviour’ that can help them or hinder them in their decisions to make good choices around things like alcohol, drugs, sex, curfews, and so on.

The Power of Plans Research has shown that having goals is one of the most powerful ways to succeed in life. Goals help us

determine our priorities and values. To help teens say ‘no’ to things that aren’t in their best interest, it helps to have a bigger something they can say ‘yes’ to – whether it’s sports, academics, family, religion, or something else.

The Power of Parents Perhaps the greatest protective factor – is YOU. Your relationship with your teenager is vital. When your relationship is strong, they are less likely to be easily swayed by peers. Spend time with your teen - without an agenda, make the relationship fun and be accepting of their friends. But, also set limits and make sure they know what’s expected of them ahead of time and what happens if they don’t measure up. It’s also important to follow through.

The Power of Preparation Have conversations about and role-play with your teen - how they’d respond if their friends were pressuring them. This will help them feel comfortable and confident in responding, when the situation pops up.

For more on the 4 P’s to Prevent Peer Pressure, visit: www.happyfamilies.com.au Dr Justin Coulson has a PhD in Psychology, is a best-selling author of six books and father to six daughters. Justin writes and speaks about parenting and family – because nothing matters more.

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Education

The Reasons Your Child May Be Falling Behind at School STORY Dr Selina Samuels , BA(Hons), LLB, PhD, MEd - Chief Learning Officer, Cluey Learning It can take some time for parents to identify where a student is falling behind in their learning.

With everything that goes on in ordinary family life, it’s easy for parents to lose track of the assignments and assessments their children need to complete, and it is nigh impossible to look at all the feedback they receive from their teachers.

Children can also be adept at hiding where they are falling behind, even from themselves. Therefore, they are not always going to flag their own problems and ask for help. Ignoring or avoiding the problems they are experiencing can be their way to avoid anxiety, which of course only serves to compound the issues they face.

Lessons Move too Fast The obvious reason for students falling behind in their schoolwork is that they are finding it too difficult. For a significant number of students, classes move too fast and there never seems to be the right time to ask for help. At Cluey, we hear again and again of students who don’t feel comfortable raising their hands in class to ask a question; so, the question is never asked and the work they were covering just becomes increasingly mystifying.

Lessons Move too Slowly For some students, the work that they cover in class is too easy and the pace of the lesson too slow and they just become completely disengaged. These children fall behind because they really don’t see the point of

doing their schoolwork at all as it presents them with no real challenge. They may also find it difficult to engage with their peers and may become either disruptive or withdrawn. It is very important to identify their concerns early to provide them with the challenge and intellectual stimulation that they need to enjoy learning.

Emotional Turmoil Then there are social and emotional issues that may come into play. Children can become increasingly reluctant to participate in class because they are finding it hard to fit in or may even be experiencing bullying.

For many students, failing to make social connections with their peers can be both a sign and a cause of academic struggle. Similarly, problems at home can be reflected in your child’s academic progress. While some children may take refuge at school and in their schoolwork, more often emotional turmoil translates into difficulty concentrating and learning. Children may also work hard to hide their difficulties from their parents, trying to pretend that they are not affected.

Underlying Issues It is worth parents bearing in mind that a student falling behind in their learning may be the sign of an underlying issue. Some students just have too much energy to sit still all day, but others have much deeper-seated difficulties with concentration. Children suffering from poor eyesight or hearing difficulties can seem very disengaged in class. They may say they’re ‘dumb’ and spend an excessive amount of time on homework,

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but the real issue may be that they can’t see the board clearly or follow all the instructions. If you suspect an underlying physical or psychological issue, your first port of call should be your family GP.

Insufficient Sleep For some children, poor or disrupted sleep can have a real impact on their ability to concentrate at school and therefore to learn. It is very important for parents to monitor and protect their children’s sleep. Poor sleep is linked (as a cause or as an effect) to mental health issues for children and teenagers. Poor mental health is also, inevitably, connected to difficulty concentrating and completing learning tasks.

Boredom Most parents assume that a child repeatedly complaining of being bored at school is a sign that they are not fully extended. It could, equally, be a sign that your child is falling behind. Let’s face it, covering material that you don’t understand is fundamentally boring. Dismissing the work as boring is also a way for students to deflect criticism and displace responsibility.

Blaming the teacher for being boring or not teaching the concepts well enough is an associated coping strategy.

While of course not all teachers are perfect, if your child blames teacher after teacher for failure to explain all the important components of a subject, there may be something else going on.

The sooner you investigate the behaviour that you are seeing, the better. Small gaps in learning can become chasms as your child progresses through school, and loss of learning confidence can impact people well into adulthood. A 2017 Grattan Institute report found that almost half of all Australian school students report that they are bored or struggling in the classroom. Dr Peter Goss, one of the authors of the study, emphasised the importance of early intervention: “When a student switches off, there is the risk of a downward spiral.”

School Avoidance I have already mentioned the tendency of children to avoid facing problems. If they really feel that they are falling behind their peers, they may start to avoid school altogether. That can manifest itself in mysterious morning ‘tummy aches’ that disappear as soon as you agree that they can stay home, or a gloomy pall that settles over the house on Sunday evening. School avoidance is much more serious than occasionally playing hooky and can be an indication that your child’s level of school-associated anxiety is overwhelming. It may well be that they have fallen so far behind that they have lost all confidence.

Forcing your child to go to school in this situation may be counter-productive.

Speak to your child’s classroom teacher if they are in primary school or their year co-ordinator or advisor if they are in secondary school. In addition to finding out about their academic progress, it is useful to get regular feedback on their attitude to learning.

Just because your child is quiet and unassuming in class does not mean they are engaged.

It may be that what your child needs is a safe environment where they can ask the questions they are reluctant to ask in class and fill the gaps in their understanding. Often, they have lost confidence in themselves as learners and can only regain this confidence with the personalised support and mentorship of a tutor. Once they feel they are on a similar footing as their peers, their anxiety and associated negative behaviours tend to disappear.

Dr Selina Samuels has been a teacher, Head of English and senior school administrator, and an academic in Australia and the UK. She developed an innovative teaching and learning system for an international network of schools and a new school in Hong Kong.

Her experience has given her rare insight into what really works for learners of all ages.

At Cluey, Selina is responsible for overall educational leadership and ensuring the quality of every student’s learning experience. www.clueylearning.com.au

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When Do Children Start Prep?

According to The Queensland Government a prep student must turn 5 by June 30 in the year they start.

What do I need to consider when choosing a prep for my child?

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• Encourage independence. Children will need to know the basics of looking after themselves.

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• Talk enthusiastically about school. The more excited you are about school – the more they will be too!

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Bye Bye Baby Bump: Why We Miss Being Pregnant STORY Jenna Galley You spend nine months (not so) patiently counting down the days until your baby is in your arms.

And when that day comes? It’s the most amazing feeling in the world.

But, for many mums, with this new baby bundle comes a sense of loss and ‘emptiness’ that the pregnancy journey is over. Sure, you may not miss the nausea or the cankles, but you probably do miss some aspects of pregnancy, such as the baby kicks.

In fact, even if you had an awful pregnancy, most mums will feel some degree of sadness once it’s over.

When Does this Happen?

Most often these feelings occur during the first days or weeks after delivery but it’s possible to miss being pregnant for months, even years, especially if it’s your last baby.

The shift of attention For several months it’s been all about the bump. You’ve been told to rest and relax all in the name of the bump.

Now the baby is here, the bump is gone, and the focus is on the baby’s wellbeing, not on mum. Understandably, this shift in focus can be a bit of an adjustment for us mums, especially considering new mums still need help and care during this postnatal period.

Goodbye pregnancy, hello baby!

But perhaps the main reason why mums miss being pregnant is because it was a pretty important job to have! To know you are growing something so precious inside is empowering and your baby bump is, in a sense, a reminder of just how amazing your body is.

Why Do We Miss Our Baby Bumps?

While you may not have your baby bump to remind you anymore, you do have something even better – your baby. And what an adorable reminder she is!

Hormones

When to Be Concerned

Hormones is one of the biggest reasons. New mums are hit with some pretty heavy hormonal changes.

You can go from teary to euphoric in a matter of minutes. With this cyclone of emotions comes the sense of grief and nostalgia for your bump.

It can take some time to find the comfortable zone in your new life. Don’t feel guilty about missing being pregnant and don’t be afraid to talk about how you’re feeling.

The new mum haze Lack of sleep, physical exhaustion and a massive change in routine can also have something to do with it. Not to mention the responsibly of caring for a newborn 24/7. After a few weeks of sleepless nights, it’s understandable to want to return to a time when the only thing waking you up at night was your bladder.

If you find this sense of loss is impacting your ability to find joy in being a mum, then speak to your GP, your maternal and child health nurse or call the following hotlines: Maternal and Child Health Line: 13 22 29 PANDA: 1300 726 306 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

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Understanding What Your Baby’s Cries Mean STORY Sonja Preston, National Dunstan Baby Language Trainer for Australia The Dunstan Baby Language (DBL) is a proven system which teaches the parents of newborns to tune in to their babies and to easily identify what their baby’s cries mean.

Crying is early communication. Your baby telling you that they are hungry, or tired, or perhaps they have wind. These early cries are reflex based. For example, when the baby is hungry, the sucking reflex

is stimulated. Their tongue goes up to the top of the mouth as if there is already a breast or bottle there, and when sound is added, we hear it as a ‘neh’ sound.

As new parents we spend a lot of time guessing what they want, and in the time it takes us to correctly guess, their crying has intensified and our stress levels have increased.

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Health

All Things Health Jana Gorski

Dr Bobby Griffin

Naturopath - Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy

Sunbird Orthodontics

Dear Jana,

Dear Dr Bobby,

Are Omega 3’s or Fish Oils better?

Is thumb sucking bad?

Omega 3’s are essential fatty acids that we get through dietary intake.

They are a group of fatty acids at points along a chain towards eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which has anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective properties.

Humans can convert plant-based Omega 3’s to EPA but the conversion is poor and worsened by genetic variants that are identifiable with a MyDNA test. If you want omegas to protect your heart or help with pain, the only way to get more of that beneficial EPA is by consuming oily fish or a fish oil supplement.

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Thumb and finger sucking is a natural reflex for children and usually stops by three or four years. However, if the habit continues past this age, it may start to affect the growth of their jaw and positioning of their teeth.

This can affect appearance, speech, breathing and swallowing as well as have other ongoing effects.

We understand this can be stressful for parents, and we are here to help! An early dental visit will allow your dentist to assess your child’s growth and development. They can also give advice to help break their habit.

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Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.

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Protecting Your Family’s Future STORY Arabella Kullack Most new parents will do anything to protect their child. They’ll baby proof the house, install a safety accredited car seat and learn first aid so they know what to do if there’s a medical emergency.

But many forget to take one of the most crucial steps in protecting their growing family’s future; making a Will.

Maurice Blackburn research shows more than half of Australians do not have a Will, even though it is one of the most important legal documents in a person’s lifetime.

As a Wills and Estates lawyer, I can’t stress enough why having a Will is so important.

If you don’t name a guardian in your Will, anyone can come forward to make a case for guardianship, and it’s up to a judge to decide.

While guardianship disputes can still happen even if you have a Will, your wishes will be an important consideration in the ultimate decision.

If you’re struggling to choose a guardian, try making a list of the traits you’d like to see in an ideal guardian.

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Remember also that a Will is not a static document, and should be regularly reviewed and updated when your circumstances change.

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Simple Tips For Stress-Free Birthday Parties Sometimes the thought of a kid’s party, with all the planning, politics and pressure can be overwhelming.

So, to make the process simple and help you focus on the fun - here are our top tips to fill your kid’s special day with joy and laughter. Birthdays are meant to be a time of celebration – not stress.

A Little Planning Goes a Long Way The biggest trick is being organised and setting a budget. Decide at the beginning how much money you are willing to spend and stick to it. It’s so easy to splurge when it comes to our kids. Include all costs - cake, food, decorations, party favours, entertainment and games.

Establish what kind of party it will be – at a specialised party venue (less hassle for you), at a location away from your home (park, beach), or a home-based party.

You may even decide to host a sleep-over. Each involve varying levels of organisation – there is no right or wrong way to party – it’s about what works for you time-wise and budget-wise.

Involve your child in the planning – what options do they have to choose from? Would they like a theme? How many friends can they invite? What sort of cake would they like? Etc. Start early and make a list of everything you need to do to get the party ready and tick completed tasks off one by one. Organising a party is all about ‘task portion control’, be realistic about how much time you need and what you can take on and break up the tasks into achievable chunks. Taking on a little at a time is more achievable than trying to do it all at once.

Similarly, having a list of things to do on the day to be ready for when guests arrive can help. You can also split up the list and ask family members to help – so it’s not all on you. If you also have a plan of how the party will roll out (e.g. a general timeline of events) it can also help you avoid stress.

Have a party game box with everything you need in one place – ready to play on the day.

Party Guests Set a guest limit and stick to it (you don’t have to invite the whole class).

Specify on the invites: • if siblings are not invited, to avoid uninvited extras.

• if parents are welcome to stay, or if it’s a drop and go party.

• if there is anything they need to bring (socks, swimmers etc) • if there is a cost to parents (roller-skating, swimming, etc)

Also ask guests to inform you of any dietary requirements when RSVP’ing so you can plan accordingly.

Party Food Don’t be too hard on yourself when it comes to catering – we can go ‘all gourmet’, but the kids go for the party pies and cheerios anyway. Do what’s achievable for you.

If any of your guests have flagged dietary requirements with their RSVP - keep that in mind and provide options.

Supermarkets offer a variety of platters that also make party catering easy.

Don’t forget the water – keep a dispenser or jugs of water handy with cups nearby as well as a marker to write the kids names on their cups.

Don’t stress over the cake if you’re not a baker. Storebought cakes are fine – and DELICIOUS! If parents are staying at the party, then remember to cater for them too.

Entertainment Your entertainment options and requirements will depend on what style of birthday party you have gone with. For example, booking a party at a specialised party venue will generally mean there’s not much more for you to do. However, if you have gone with a DIY party – there’s a lot of options to consider, such as: inflatable jumping castles, petting zoos, yard game hire, face painters, balloon artists, clowns, magicians, craft etc.

If you’re on a budget, traditional party games never go out of fashion! All kids love playing pass-the-parcel, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, musical chairs / cushions, statues and limbo.

Keep a big bowl of treats handy with lollies, little chocolate bars, plastic jewellery, cheap toys, etc, wrapped in newspaper and when kids win a game they can choose a prize from the prize bowl.

Allow time for the kids to entertain themselves. Set up play areas around the yard where they can play with different toys you already own. If it’s a warm day, let the kids play with water balloons, water guns and the sprinkler.

Above all – never underestimate how special the simple things can be and the memories that are made – by just being in the moment. There is no greater gift than a ‘present’ parent - take moments throughout the day to soak it all in, participate and share some oneon-one time with your child to tell them how much you love them and how proud you are of them – that’s one memory that will live on, long after the decorations have been taken down.

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Birthday Party Craft

Fairy Garden Activity

Farm Animal Balloons

What You Need

What You Need

• Terracotta planter plates (one for each child) • Paint and paint brushes or coloured marker pens • Playdough (in various colours) • Toilet paper rolls and planter cups (or similar) • A variety of decorative craft items: pipe cleaners, glitter, beads, pom poms, felt • Pebbles, stones, sticks, moss etc for the groundcover • Fairy figurines • Craft glue • Scissors (to be used with supervision)

• Pencil • Black marker pen (permanent) • Scissors • Sticky tape or double-sided tape • Balloons • Helium balloon tank • Curling ribbon

Method Set up a variety of bowls filled with the items to create your Fairy Gardens in the middle of the tables. Ensure you have multiple bowls for each item so the kids have access to everything where they are sitting (see image above).

Place a terracotta plate at each place setting. In the middle place a ball of ‘fairy dirt’ or ‘unicorn poop’ – a multicolored bundle of playdough. This will be the base for your garden to be spread out on the inside of your terracotta plate. Also provide a pre-made ‘fairy house’ for each child. Make them by simply cutting a door into a toilet roll holder and then placing the planter cup upside down on the top for the roof. Don’t glue them together – so the child can decorate inside the ‘house’.

Think of it as a mini doll house.

Let their imaginations run wild. The children can create their Fairy’s world however they like with the materials provided.

Tips: You may want to cover your table with a drop sheet to collect the creative mess once the Fairy Gardens have been created. If your child isn’t into Fairies, you can make any theme and small world you like.

Method Firstly, decide what animals you’d like to create and what coloured balloons and paper you would like to use. Using your coloured paper and pencil - draw the features you will need to create the animal’s face (nose, ears, eyes etc).

Cut out your features. Tape or draw additional details onto theses features, like the nose for the dog, or nostrils for the pig’s snout. *Parental assistance required for this step – cut a length of curling ribbon approximately 1.5 meters and then inflate your helium balloon. Try to make your balloon as full as possible (this helps to avoid any drooping). Tie a knot in your balloon and then tie on your curling ribbon.

Use a weighted object to tie the ribbon to, so your balloon doesn’t fly away. You may need help from another person to hold your balloon still while you tape your features onto the balloon and make your farm animal face.

Repeat - making as many fun, farm animals as you like.

Tips: Don’t weigh your balloons down - use your tape sparingly and do not use cardboard, as it is too heavy… remember to ‘think light.’ These balloon farm animals can be used for decorations at a themed party or make it a fun activity at a child’s birthday party, with each guest making their own and then taking it home.

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Food

Winter Warmer Recipes

Blueberry Pie Ingredients

Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Stew Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 kg of Chuck Beef, cut into 2-3 cm cubes 3 large potatoes (peeled and chopped into chunks) 4 carrots, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups beef stock

½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp each - dried oregano, thyme and rosemary 1 tsp paprika ¼ cup flour 2 bay leaves Fresh flat parsley

Method Heat olive oil in a frypan over medium heat. Season your beef with salt and pepper and then brown in your pan (approx. 2-3 minutes).

Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic into your slow cooker. Add your beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, oregano and bay leaves. Stir until combined. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.

Remove ½ cup of the broth, and whisk together with the flour in a bowl. Return to slow cooker, stir and then cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to thicken your stew.

Once ready, garnish with parsley.

1 sheet shortcrust pastry 1 sheet puff pastry ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup cornflour 2 tsp lemon zest ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon

6 cups frozen blueberries, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small squares 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp of milk

Method Fill the your pie dish with a layer of shortcrust pastry.

Place in fridge, while you prepare the filling.

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornflour, lemon zest, cinnamon and salt. Gently stir in the blueberries.

Place the filling in the pie crust.

To make your lattice crust, cut 10 strips of puff pastry to the desired width, we’ve gone with thin lengths, but if you’d prefer more pastry – you can make them wider.

Lay five strips evenly spaced over the top of the pie.

Fold back the second and fourth strips and lay another across the other strips still covering the pie filling. Place the second and fourth strips back down over the pie and then fold back the first, third and fifth strips. Place another puff pastry strip over the top of those left on the pie, return the strips back down and repeat this process, until the pie has been covered. Pinch the sides of the crust and puff pastry together, trim excess.

Whisk the egg and add the milk to create your egg wash. Brush over puff pastry. Sprinkle sugar over the top. Freeze for 5 minutes before baking on the lower shelf of your oven at 190°C for about 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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School Holiday Guide

School Holiday Guide Smithfield Shopping Centre Kids are invited to let their imagination and creativity go wild at Smithfield Shopping Centre these school holidays as LEGO® comes to life in their LEGO® Play Zone and Character Meet and Greet. Race the clock to see how fast you can build your model, build the tallest LEGO® tower, snap a pic with a LEGO® character, plus take part in many more LEGO® challenges.

Dates: 11.00am - 2.00pm, June 28 - July 9. Cost: FREE - pre-booking is essential. Recommended ages: 5 - 10 years. Location: Outside Kmart.

Space Jam VIP Screening - Book your tickets to the Space Jam Movie Premiere on Thursday 8 July and join in the fun from 5.00pm before the movie begins with special guests Bugs Bunny and Tweety from the Looney Tunes and the Taipans Cheerleaders. Come along and play mini golf, ten pin bowling and the fun ‘shoot, score and win’ competition for prizes. DJ Bart will bring the tunes and Triple M will also be there to celebrate the release of this epic movie! You can also tune into Triple M for your chance to WIN tickets.

Keepers In Training Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome Keepers in Training allows children to experience what it’s really like to be a Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome Wildlife Keeper! Join a Wildlife Keeper for an interactive, hands-on experience covering animal care, health and handling. You even get to have a photo taken with an animal to take home! Runs on July 3, 4, 6, 10, and 11.

Cost: $40.00 per child. Runs for one hour from 10.00am - 11.00am (3 - 7 years) and 11.00am - 1.00pm (8 - 13 years). Visit their website for more information.

A The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City P 4031 7250 E info@cairnszoom.com.au Cairns ZOOM www.cairnszoom.com.au

Wildlife Habitat Junior Keeper Program

Date: Thursday 8 July, Pre-event 5.00pm - 6.45pm, Movie to follow Cost: Price of a Movie Ticket

Animal crazy? Be a Junior Wildlife Keeper for the day!

Open to young wildlife lovers 8 - 14 years. Spend a day with real-life keepers. Runs on 6 July to 7 July, 11.00am - 3.00pm. To book a spot - call Wildlife Habitat directly on 4099 3235. Limited spaces. The cost is $55.00 and includes lunch.

A Cnr Captain Cook and Kennedy Highway, Smithfield P 4281 3800 Smithfield Shopping Centre www.smithfieldcentre.com.au

A Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas P 4099 3235 Port Douglas Wildlife www.wildlifehabitat.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Be surrounded by 1500 colourful butterflies in the magical Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda Village. Enjoy a guided tour, see butterflies in all life stages in the laboratory and explore the fairy garden!

Cost: Adults $20.00, Children $10.00, Family $50.00.

Suitable for all ages. Locals receive 20 percent off with code BUTTERFLYLOCAL. Open daily from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Heat times each day are as follows: 3 - 7 Years - 10.30am and 12.30pm 8 - 14 Years - 11.30am and 1.30pm

Rainforestation Nature Park Pamagirri Mini Mob Enjoy a fun and educational Indigenous cultural experience for kids. Join a Pamagirri guide to learn how to play the didgeridoo and paint your own didgeridoo to take home. Learn how to throw a boomerang and go on a Rainforest Walkabout. Sessions start at 10.30am and 12.30pm daily.

Cost: Children: $45.00 (includes boomerang). Adults: $45.00 or $65.00 (includes boomerang).

A 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda P 4085 5008 Rainforestation www.rainforest.com.au

Cairns Central Cairns Central is your destination for entertainment these school holidays with everything to keep the kids entertained, including the latest releases at Event Cinemas, iPlay for endless fun and over 180 stores to enjoy.

Join in the fun these school holidays at the Cairns Central Retro Roller Rink! Tuesday 29 June to Monday 5 July. 10.00am - 3.00pm daily.

A Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 3150 E admin@mtsheridanplaza.com.au Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au

Cairns Aquarium The adventure begins at Cairns Aquarium. As the only aquarium in the world exclusively dedicated to the habitats and species of Tropical North Queensland, visiting is a great way to keep the kids learning during these school holidays in the funnest way possible.

Join the ‘Under the Sea’ Costume Parties these school holidays! Journey from the River to the Reef dressed as your favourite sea creature with a different theme every day! Prizes for best dressed, check out their Facebook page for all the details.

Cost: $29.00 child admission, $44.00 adult admission and $132.00 family admission (2A + 2C). Annual passes (valid 12 months) available from $62.00. Open daily from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

A 5 Florence St, Cairns City P 4044 7300 Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au

A 1-21 McLeod St, Cairns P 4041 4111 Cairns Central www.cairnscentral.com.au

Shangri-La The Marina

UMA Australia Learn how to maximise the body’s force-producing capabilities through easy to learn martial arts movements. UMA Australia is not designed for sport competition but rather for individuals to learn practical self-defence skills. Classes cater for children as young as four years old, providing them with life-long skills in a family-friendly environment while also improving general health and wellbeing.

Junior Classes take place from Monday - Thursday at 5.30pm - 6.15pm and Saturdays from 9.00am - 9.45am.

Quote PakMag and receive 1 month of training and 2 belt tests FREE OF CHARGE.

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Is your kid a LEGO Master? The Great LEGO Building Challenge is a six day event where kids can stretch their imagination and creativity creating LEGO masterpieces.

Contestants will have 20 minutes to build their LEGO creations before judging first, second and third place.

There are heaps of great LEGO prizes to be won.

Heats run from Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July, while finals will be held on Saturday 10 July at 11.30 for 3 - 7 years and 12.30pm for 8 - 14 years. FREE to enter!

A 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda P 4093 7575 Australian Butterfly Sanctuary www.australianbutterflies.com

A 1/21 Donaldson St, Manunda P Master Barry Hampton 0414 782 189 E ckdadmin@bigpond.com Universal Martial Art Cairns Australia www.umacairns.com

Mount Sheridan Plaza The Great Lego Building Challenge

Visit The Backyard for dinner seven days a week during the school holidays with Executive Chef Aaron Habgood creating a seasonal menu that reflects Far North flavours by using the very best of the region’s fresh produce. The Backyard is open for casual waterside dining from 5.00pm all week and from noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns loves Far North locals so join GrassCutters to receive exclusive specials – including discounts on meals and drinks – as well as invitations to unique events. For those looking for a quiet spot to savour a late-afternoon beverage , the Backyard’s bar and garden are also open daily from 5.00pm until late.

A Pier Point Rd, Cairns City P 4052 7670 The Backyard Cairns www.thebackyardcairns.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers great family fun activities for everyone to enjoy. They are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm daily, with presentations starting from as early as 9.00am. These include the Crocodile Farm Tour, amazing Crocodile Attack Show and Snake Show. The ‘Slither and Slides’ Adventure playground is also now open for children to have a blast on.

Cost: $43.00 Adults, $21.50 Children, $107.50 Family (2A + 2C) or get yourself an annual pass for unlimited entry.

A Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti, 40 Mins North Of Cairns P 4055 3576 E reservations@crocodileadventures.com Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com

Inflatable Kingdom Experience two and a half hours of action-packed fun on TEN massive jumping castles, inflatable obstacle courses and games. Use the sports court and ball pit to get out all your child’s energy for the day - they’ll have the absolute best time! Open every day from 9.00am – 4.30pm during school holidays.

Cost: $10.00 for children five and under and $17.00 for children six and over. Online bookings will save 10% OFF entry price. Don’t forget your socks!

A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 Inflatable Kingdom www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

Child’s World Early Learning Centre Child’s World Early Learning Centres not only accommodate children from the age of six weeks old (Nursery) to Kindergarten/Preschool, they also do vacation care for children up to the age of 12 years.

School Holiday Vacation Care includes cooked and nutritious meals, fun excursions, a home bus service on request and more, starting from just $13.00 a day. There are limited spaces available so enrol your child now.

A Vacation Care offered at Bentley Park (two centres), Mount Sheridan (two centres) and Manoora P 4045 4045 E info@childsworld.com.au Childs World Early Learning Centres www.childsworld.com.au

Cairns Art Gallery Cairns Art Gallery now offer a six week Gallery Art School program, this program will help your child develop a creative skills foundation and improve their drawing and painting skills. Different levels are offered for various age groups and all materials are supplied.

Classes will be running between the 19th July - 26th of August. There are limited spaces available so book your child now.

Different Program Levels are as follows: Level 1 - 5- 7 years Level 1/2 - 6- 9 years

Level 2 - 8- 11 years Level 3 - 11 - 14 years A 40 Abbott St, Cairns City P 4046 4800 E info@cairnsartgallery.com.au Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

DFO DFO Cairns is your one-stop-shop for all fashion, designer brands and bargains. The options are endless with 60 + stores and over 600 brands. There are loads of fun activities to get involved with during these school holidays.

Free Fun at DFO Cairns: Swim on in and get creative with their Under the Sea Craft Workshops on Thursday, 1 July and Friday, 2 July.

Enjoy face painting on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 of July from 11.00am - 2.00pm and make your own pirate cookies and treasure chest biscuits daily from 11.00am 2.00pm on Monday 5 - Friday 9 July.

A DFO, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4051 7444 DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park Come visit Lake Tinaroo and get cosy in a cabin, glamp in a camper trailer, motorhome or caravan, or go full outback in a tent. Your days can be spent exploring Lake Tinaroo by boat, on skis or in a kayak, canoe or on a stand-up paddle board. At the park there are beautiful nature walks, a jumping pillow, and a swimming pool.

You’ll get convenient access to the picturesque Tinaroo Foreshore with its playgrounds, barbecues and picnic areas. The family will never get bored!

Cost: From $29.00 (unpowered camping for two people.

Children 4 and under FREE).

A 4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Road, Tinaroo P 4095 8232 E bookings@lthp.com.au Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park www.laketinarooholidaypark.com

School Holiday Drama Camps with The Young Company Get Ready for non-stop adventures these school holidays with TYC’s Wondrous Winter Drama Programs for kids aged 5 - 12 years old. Participate in their fourday programs and prepare for electrifying dramatic escapades. to reveal their inner actor and embrace their imagination. All programs run from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Visit the Young Company website to book.

Wondrous Winter Holiday Program - How to Train a Magical Beast: and Where to Find Them - Tuesday 6 July to Friday 9 July A 169 – 171 Bunda St, Cairns City P 4041 4066 E admin@theyoungcompany.com.au The Young Company Theatre – TYC www.theyoungcompany.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

Meldrum’s Bakery Cafe Looking for a sweet treat to share with the kids? Pop on down to Meldrum’s Bakery Cafe this July where they will be having a 2 for 1 Megashakes deal and 30 percent off Pancakes - ONLY when you mention PakMag. Visit between 7.00am and 2.00pm for this awesome deal.

A 97 Grafton Street, Cairns City P 4000 9391 E admin@meldrumscairns.com.au www.meldrumscairns.com.au

Kumon Cairns North Education Help your child have a bright 2021! Your child can strengthen essential Maths and English skills with Kumon, from 4 to 14 years old. Their flexible options for learning can suit your family’s schedule. Daily study takes place plus 30 / 60min classes Mondays and Thursdays between 3.00pm and 6.00pm.

Family Challenge Month with AmazingCo AmazingCo is here to help with their Family Challenge Month: Winter Edition experience. Available throughout July, it offers young families the chance to get outdoors and create memories while completing fun challenges and games as a team. Aiming to tick off the activities on your ‘nature bingo card’, which you are supplied at the start of the month, you and your family will have the chance to complete weekly activities and challenges shared with you via a link every Thursday of July.

There will be a prize for the competition winners (an epic family holiday, valued at $4,000!) as well as weekly prizes – just be sure to take pictures of all the fun you are having to be in the running! You can also find fun experiences to enjoy as a family on their website.

Cost: $50.00 per family for a lifetime of memories. amazingco.me/aus/experiences/family-funchallenge-month

Cost: From $140 per month. Kumon runs all year round including school holidays. Book in for the Information Meeting for a free assessment.

A 391 Sheridan Street Cairns North P 0414 957 844 E instructor@kumoncairnsnorth.com Kumon Cairns North Education Centre

Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett Experience a rush like no other on the Giant Swing at Skypark this holiday with their awesome Family Swing deal now ONLY $199.00*! *must include a minimum of one child. Price is for three participants. There’s no minimum age, but a child must fit safely into the harness. Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

A End of McGregor Road, Smithfield, Cairns P 4057 7188 www.skyparkglobal.com/au-en/cairns

Edu-Kingdom College Edu-Kingdom specialise in tutoring services for students from Year 1 to 12 for a large range of subjects, from calculus to power writing. The professional tutors have years of experience as well as a range of teaching styles, ensuring your child will leave prepared for school and a life of learning. It gives you and your kids guidance to prepare for tests and exams like NAPLAN, Scholarship, QCS tests and Selective School Courses.

Classes also run during school holidays.

Get a FREE class trial, FREE assessment test, sibling discounts and discounts for paying in advance. Visit the website for all of the information you need regarding courses, assessments and more.

Kick Academy FNQ Clinics Sign up for Kick Academy’s Junior AFL development programs - ‘Premier Pursuit’ - for girls and boys aged 5 - 18 years. All abilities welcome! Join Kick Academy for skill development, strength and conditioning, fitness and nutrition mentoring sessions. Term 3 kicks off soon, visit the events page on their website for more details.

A Centrals Junior AFL Club, Trinity Beach P 0499 988 335 E kick@kickfnq.com.au Kick Academy FNQ kickfnq.com.au

Laserfun

A Lvl 1, 343 Sheridan St, Cairns North P 0439 897 776 E cairns@edukingdom.com.au Edu-Kingdom College Cairns www.edukingdom.com.au

Get your adrenaline pumping in Cairns’ ultimate indoor laser tag arena with the Special School Holiday Sessions; each 90 minutes of pure energy, strategy and fun.

Sessions will be running every day, four times a day during the holidays at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm, 4.00pm.

King Reef Resort If you’re looking to revitalise in paradise, gather the family and head to the gorgeous King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach. Explore all day, swim in the tranquil ocean or pool, build sandcastles on the beach and return to relax with a gorgeous sunset view from your beachfront shack. You can also hire a family pedal bike, go fishing, and more – the possibilities are endless.

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A 75 Jacobs Rd, Kurrimine Beach P 4065 6144 E info@kingreef.com.au King Reef Resort www.kingreef.com.au

Cost: $25.00 / player with up to 20 players per game. Book online to find more information and get ready to win!

A T1, DFO Shopping Centre, 274 Mulgrave Rd P 4031 9865 E bookings@laserfun.com.au LaserfunCairns www.laserfun.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

Frozen Wonderland Ice Skating Rink The Cairns Ice Skating Rink at DFO will be open daily during the school holidays so get your long socks on and get ready to slide! Test your skating skills or have a casual outing with the family or friends with daily sessions between 9.30am – 5.00pm, lasting 90 minutes each. Tobogganing is also available for those who’d prefer to slide into the fun.

Cost (includes free skate hire): From $5.00 (Tobogganing only, four slides) - $65.00 (family pass). No bookings required and Skate Aids are available for younger children from $10.00.

A DFO Cairns, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 0437 929 373 Cairns Ice Skating Rink www.cairnsiceskatingrink.com.au

Private Lessons – Lessons for children through to adults, one on one with an instructor.

A 1 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield P 4038 1241 E info@littlepearlsswimschool.com.au Little Pearls Swim School www.littlepearlsswimschool.com.au

Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns Bad Fishy Jet Boating is ready to THRILL! With spins, slides, speed and stunts, this activity is extreme, loads of fun and perfect for the family. View the stunning scenery of Cairns and explore Trinity Inlet all while getting the excitement of jet boating around and listening to the local Captain’s entertainment and information.

Cost: $47.50 - $209.00. Rides are 35 minutes long.

Must be over 1.1 metres.

Cairns Indoor Sports Head on down to Cairns Indoor Sports for an exciting game of cricket, netball, soccer, beach volleyball or dodgeball. It’s the perfect way to revisit an old sport you loved or get into a new one, get your body moving and have fun. Bring your friends along and form a team or make new friends along the way. It’s always game on no matter the weather!

A Wharf A, The Marlin Marina, Cairns P 0499 490 030 E bookings@badfishy.com.au Bad Fishy Jet Boating – Cairns www.badfishy.com.au

A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 E admin@cairnsindoorsports.com.au Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

Keep cool these school holidays and put your board riding skills to test on the Tobruk Flow Rider and experience endless surfing fun! Or, take a dip in one of the multiple pools available - including a toddler’s pool.

Little Pearls Swim School At Little Pearls your child can receive ongoing swimming and water safety lessons, from just a few months old, all year round. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, change tables, hot showers, a small play space and more. Your child’s first lesson will also be free! Visit the website for more information.

Baby and Toddler – Lessons for ages four months to three and a half years.

Learn to Swim (Independent) – Lessons for ages three years to primary school children.

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Flow Rider at Tobruk Memorial Pool

Mums and dads can also take babies 6 months and under to Splish Splash Aqua Playgroup every Tuesday at 9.00am - combining fun water experiences for babies and water safety tips for parents.

Cost: Casual Swimming is from $5.00, children under 3 FREE. Pool open from 5.30am Mondays to Fridays weekend times vary. Flow Rider cost: $10.00 per session.

Open 10.00am - 4.00pm.

A 370 Sheridan St, Cairns North P 4051 2604 E tobruk@belgravialeisure.com.au Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

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Daddy Diary

Daddy Diary Why is it that every generation believes the old ways are the best? If we were to listen to our grandparents, parents and these days as parents ourselves, every single problem from pie making to politics can simply be solved by going back to the way it used to be. It truly does seem the only way forwards - is backwards.

Especially when it comes to the wonderful world of entertainment.

I say this after a recent expedition to the circus with my seven-year-old daughter Matilda. We left Charlie our two-year-old son at home with mum - scared he would attempt to scale the high wire or flying trapeze.

So, a D.D.D (Daddy Daughter Date) it was. And off to the circus we went. No older form of entertainment there is.

And dare I say - no better.

Head to Parents and Kids of North Queensland YouTube Channel to see Bree’s up close interview with Cliffo.

The whole experience was pure joy not only for my daughter but also for me. Other than Lego Masters on the telly, it is hard for us to find stuff that we truly connect with together. Usually, it’s me pretending to be fascinated by unicorns and Smiggle catalogues. But not at the circus. Under that big top we could not have been more united. The ringmaster, the juggling, the clowns and death-defying stunts had us both on the edge of our seats. So much laughing, gasping and smiling together. All the feels washed down with a frozen slushie and overpriced popcorn. It was amazing.

But as I sit here typing off the back of my post-circus high it suddenly dawns on me. Some of the best forms of entertainment we enjoy (especially as children) are as old as the hills. People have been telling stories and drawing pictures since we lived in caves. We’ve been kicking round things between posts and trying to outrun each other since man could walk. There is not a child on the planet who doesn’t enjoy at least a few things that were enjoyed by our ancestors hundreds of years ago.

So, heads up 2021. You can keep your screens, monitors and general i-Merch. I want a refund. A night at the circus with my little girl is the kind of thing I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Maybe sometimes the old ways really are the best.

Cliffo Hit 103.5

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Entertainment

Check it Out Mareeba Rodeo When: Saturday 10 July Where: Kerribee Park More info: Mareeba Rodeo, www.mareebarodeo.com.au The Mareeba Rodeo is back! Whether you’re camping on the grounds or simply visiting, the Rodeo will have a variety of entertaining events, including bull riding, barrel races, team roping, steer riding and more.

Cost: FREE - $90.00

Cairns Cultural Venues There’s always something happening at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre or Munro Martin Parklands.

Book your tickets to check out one of these amazing shows today! www.ticketlink.com.au Jeremy Marou, Alex Lloyd and Brad Butcher - Three mates with three different music careers are taking the campfire singalongs to the stage. 7.30pm / Friday 9 July / Tank 5 - Tanks Arts Centre / Tickets $29.90 - $35.20 / PG Kitty Flanagan Live - You’ve seen her on Fisk, Utopia and Have You Been Paying Attention? She has written a hilarious (best-selling) book called 488 Rules for life - now see her live on stage. Prepare to laugh… hard. 8.00pm / Friday 9 July and Saturday 10 July / CPAC / Tickets $54.90 - $59.90 / MA 15 + Opera Australia’s Carmen - Experience the thrilling Spanish colour and rhythms of Bizet’s vibrant score with Opera Australia’s singers and a live chamber orchestra. 7.30pm / Tuesday 27 July / CPAC / Tickets from $20.00 / Recommended for Mature Audiences

Cairns Show When: Wednesday 14 July - Friday 16 July Where: Cairns Showgrounds More info: www.cairnsshow.com.au It’s all things Cairns Culture this 2021 with the Cairns show - the perfect way to spend a day together with the family. With all the animals, competitions, free things to do, entertainment and showbags, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to visit the website for the full program details of what you and the kids can get up to over the three days.

Cairns Baby and Family Market When: Sunday 11 July, 9.00am - 1.00pm Where: Little Aussie Monster Carpark, 494 - 496 Mulgrave Road More info: Little Aussie Monster Come to the Cairns Baby and Family Market to check out all things pregnancy, baby and families. It will be a fun morning filled with prizes, raffles and free balloons for the kids thanks to Balloons Etc, as well as FREE face painting with Crazy Bron! The event will be supporting SANDS (www.sands.org.au), a very important service helping families to get through some of the hardest times in life, following the death of a baby.

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What’s On THURSDAY 1 JULY Exhibition: Contemporary Indigenous Textiles from Australia’s Tropic Zone Runs until 4 September The Court House Gallery www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am / FREE / G Under the Sea Craft Workshops Runs until Friday 2 July DFO Cairns DFO Cairns 11.00am - 2.00pm / G / FREE Cairns Aquarium Theme Week Threatened Species Cairns Aquarium Cairns Aquarium 10.00am - 3.00pm / G / Register Online Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Thursdays City, Smithfield and Stratford Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under Morning Storytime Runs Weekly on Thursdays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Afternoon Storytime Runs Weekly on Thursdays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Bravehearts 777 Marathon: Cairns Cairns and virtual www.bravehearts.org.au 7.00am - 1.30pm / G / Register Online FRIDAY 2 JULY

With HIT 103.5’s Cliffo & Gabi

Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Fridays Smithfield Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under Cairns - Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect Workshop Runs until Saturday 3 July Cairns Library and TBA Cairns - Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect Workshop 9.30am - 1.30pm / FREE / Those who work with children North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) Runs until Sunday 1 August Townsville - various locations www.townsville.qld.gov.au/nafa Find the program online for all events SATURDAY 3 JULY The Dreggs - Stories from Grace Town Regional Tour Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 6.340pm, show 7.30pm / $35.20 / 18 + Face painting at DFO Runs until Sunday 4 July DFO Cairns DFO Cairns 11.00am - 2.00pm / G Keepers in Training - Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome Also runs 4th, 6th, 10th & 11th July Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome www.cairnszoom.com.au 10.00am -11.00am (3- 7 years) 11.00am - 1.00pm (8 -13 years) / $40.00 /G Matariki Kapa Haka Festival FNQ Isabella State School Edmonton www.trybooking.com 9.00am - 5.00pm / $2.00 $15.00 / G

Extinction (Theatre Play) Runs until Sunday 11 July The Rondo www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / $26.25 - $31.50 / MA 15 +

Cairns Aquarium Theme Week Superhero Saturday Cairns Aquarium Cairns Aquarium 10.00am - 3.00pm / G / Register Online

Cairns Aquarium Theme Week Fishy Friday Cairns Aquarium Cairns Aquarium 10.00am - 3.00pm / G / Register Online

The German Club’s 50th Birthday The German Club, Cairns German Club Cairns 5.00pm - Late / FREE Entry / G All-ages

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

Toy Story 4 Starry Night Cinema Starry Night Cinema 6.30pm / FREE - $40.00 / G Alexi and Waha Also runs 23, 24 July Brothers Leagues Club Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.30pm / FREE entry / PG Saturday Storytime Runs weekly on Saturdays Earlville, Smithfield and City Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Spilt T’ Party - Talitha Jae Debut EP Launch Event Bulmba-ja arts centre www.trybooking.com 6.30pm / $25.00 / G

UMA Australia Runs every Monday - Thursday 1/21 Donaldson St, Manunda Universal Martial Art Cairns Australia 5.30pm - 6.15pm / FREE first month of training Kids’ Stay Active Cairns International Tennis Centre Runs until Friday 9 July 356 Sheridan St Baseline Tennis Coaching Academy 8.00am - 5.00pm / 5 -15 years / $30 (half day) $50 (full day) The Brain Space Holiday Program Runs until Friday 9 July 70 Russell St Edge Hill The Brain Space 8.00am - 5.00pm / 5 -13 years / $250.00 (half day) $350 (full day)

NAIDOC Week Runs until Sunday 11 July www.naidoc.org.au

Pirate Themed Kids Cooking Classes Runs until Friday 9 July DFO Cairns DFO Cairns 11.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G

Talk Read Play Sing City Library Runs weekly on Sundays City Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 9.30am - 11.30am / FREE / Children 0 - 5 years and their parents / carers

Guided Tour of the Gardens Runs weekly, Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) Leaving from the Friends House, Flecker Gardens P 4032 3900, www.botanicfriendscairns.org.au 10.00am / FREE / G

Pengelly Productions Musical Theatre Workshops - Cairns Cairns State High School www.trybooking.com / 12.00pm - 3.00pm / $33.00 / G

The Great LEGO Building Challenge Heats run until Friday 9 July, finals on Saturday 10 July Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au Heats (3 - 7 years): 10.30am and 12.30pm. Heats (8 - 14 years): 11.30am and 1.30pm (Monday - Friday), Finals: 11.30am (3 - 7 years) and 12.30pm (8 - 14 years) Saturday / FREE entry / G

SUNDAY 4 JULY

Kids Eat Free Sundays Runs weekly on Sundays Brothers Leagues Club Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au / 9.00am / FREE / G MONDAY 5 JULY Cairns Festival Parade Belly Dancing Classes Begin Dragonfly Zen Cairns Belly Dance 6.00pm / $16.00 - $130.00 / G

Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Mondays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under

Laughing Heart Comedy – Stand Up Comedy Runs every Monday The Paramour Cabaret Theatre www.paramourtheatre.com Doors open 6.30pm, show 7.00pm / $8.00 / 18 +

Morning Storytime Runs Weekly on Mondays Manunda Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers www.pakmag.com.au | July 2021 61

What’s On MONDAY 5 JULY Afternoon Storytime Runs Weekly on Mondays Manunda Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers TUESDAY 6 JULY Good Vibes @ NAIDOC 2021 Cairns PCYC, Manunda E whichway@diydg.org.au 6.00pm - 9.00pm / FREE / Youth The Young Company School Holiday Drama Camp How to Train a Magical Beast : and Where to Find Them Runs until Friday 9 July TYC, 169 - 171 Bunda St www.theyoungcompany.com.au 9.00am - 3.00pm / from $250.00 - $290.00 / 5 - 12 years Baby Rhyme Time Runs weekly on Tuesdays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under Wildlife Habitat Junior Keeper Program Runs until Wednesday 7 July Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas www.wildlifehabitat.com.au 11.00am - 3.00pm / 8 - 14 years / $55.00 / G Morning Storytime Runs weekly on Tuesdays Stratford, Smithfield Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Afternoon Storytime Runs weekly on Tuesdays Stratford and Smithfield Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Zumba - Active Living Program Runs Weekly on Tuesdays Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome Beach Volleyball Active Living Program Runs weekly on Tuesdays Cairns Esplanade Beach

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Volleyball Court E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE / G All ages welcome

Harald Falge Park, Manunda E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G All ages welcome

Smithfield Shopping Centre www.smithfieldcentre.com.au 10.00am - 2.00pm / FREE (bookings essential) / 5 - 10 years

Women’s Song Drum Circle Runs weekly on Wednesday nights Cairns Birth Collective, Parramatta Park www.eventbrite.com.au , cairnsbirthcollectivefnq 6.00pm - 7.30pm / $20.08 / Women and babes in arms welcome

Aqua Zumba Runs weekly on Wednesdays Cairns Esplanade Lagoon E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE / G All ages welcome

Kitty Flanagan Live CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 7.00pm, show 8.00pm / $54.90 - $59.90 / MA 15 +

Tropical Babies Yoga Pregnancy Yoga Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays Cairns Birth Collective, Parramatta Park Tropical Babies Yoga, www.tropicalbabiesmidwifery. com.au 5.30pm / $20.00 WEDNESDAY 7 JULY Wuchopperan Health Service Community NAIDOC Day Wuchopperan Health Service, 6 Moignard St, Manoora P 4080 1017 1.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / G Family Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Wednesdays Manunda Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under Morning Storytime Runs Weekly on Wednesdays City Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Afternoon Storytime Runs weekly on Wednesdays City Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Chi Gong and Flow Yoga Active Living Program Runs weekly on Wednesdays Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 6.30am - 7.30am / FREE / G All ages welcome Fitness for All Active Living Program Runs weekly on Wednesdays

THURSDAY 8 JULY Deadly Choices NAIDOC Sports Day Edmonton PCYC Cairns Naidoc 10.00am - 3.00pm / FREE / G - Family Space Jam Movie Premiere Event Cinemas Smithfield www.smithfieldcentre.com.au 5.00pm - 6.45pm, movie to follow / Cost of Movie Tickets, N.B You can win tickets with Triple M / G

3 Marathons in 3 Days Runs until Sunday 11 July Kuranda, Cedar Park, Cairns 3marathonsin3days.com Register Online / 18 + Cairns NAIDOC March Muster: Munro Martin Parklands Cairns Naidoc 9.00am / FREE Cairns NAIDOC Friday in the Park Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade Cairns Naidoc 10.00am - 6.00pm

Pilates - Active Living Program Runs weekly on Thursdays Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 6.30am - 7.30am / FREE / G All ages welcome

“Fitness for All” - Active Living Program (North Trinity Beach) Runs weekly on Fridays North Trinity Beach Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am - 10.00am / FREE / G - All ages welcome

Fitness for All Active Living Program Runs weekly on Thursdays Sims Esplanade, Yorkey’s Knob E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G All ages welcome

“Fitness for All” - Active Living Program (Edmonton) Runs weekly on Fridays Ravizza Park, Edmonton E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 9.30am - 10.30am / FREE / G - All ages welcome

Zumba - Active Living Program Runs weekly on Thursdays Norman Park, Gordonvale E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G All ages welcome

Zumba - Active Living Program (Edmonton) Runs weekly on Fridays Ravizza Park, Edmonton E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm -6.30pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome

FRIDAY 9 JULY NTI Townsville 500 Runs until Sunday 11 July Reid Park Complex, Townsville www.supercars.com FREE (Kids Under 12 get trackside FREE with a Paying Adult) - $150.00 / G Jeremy Marou, Alex Lloyd and Brad Butcher Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm / $29.90 - $35.20 / PG Lego®Play Zone and Character Meet and Greet

SATURDAY 10 JULY The Ten Tenors - 25th Anniversary Tour Cairns Convention Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.00pm / $85.00 - $95.00 / PG Mareeba Rodeo and Festival Kerribee Park, Mareeba mareebarodeo.com.au 8.00am / FREE - $90.00 / G Jumanji - The Next Level Starry Night Cinema Starry Night Cinema 6.30pm / FREE - $40.00 / G

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

What’s On SATURDAY 10 JULY Aqua Aerobics Active Living Program Runs weekly on Saturdays Cairns Esplanade Lagoon E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am - 10.00am / FREE / G All ages welcome SUNDAY 11 JULY Cairns Baby and Family Market Little Aussie Monster Carpark, 494 - 496 Mulgrave Road Little Aussie Monster 9.00am - 1.00pm / FREE Entry / G 8 Ball Aitken Elixir Music Bar, Cairns Elixir Music Bar www.eventbrite.com.au 2.00pm / $30.00 / G Colour Pop - Kids Too! Adriana’s Painting Party Colour Pop - Kids Too! 1.00pm / $40.00 - $55.00 / 12 + TUESDAY 13 JULY The Tap Pack CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $59.90 - $89.90 / PG Archers The Strata Professionals Race Day Cannon Park Racecourse www.cairnsjockeyclub.com.au 12.00pm / FREE - $10.00 / G WEDNESDAY 14 JULY Cairns Show Runs until Friday 16 July

With Triple M’s Elliott

Cairns Showgrounds cairnsshow.com.au Tickets from $13.00, Children under 5 - FREE / G

PBR Origin 3 Cairns Convention Centre pbraustralia.com.au / ticketek. com.au 7.30pm / from $32.15

www.cbwc.org.au Check the CBWC website for more information

THURSDAY 15 JULY

2021 North Queensland DanceSport Championships Crosswell Hall, Cairns State High School www.justdancecairns.com.au 9.30am / $5.00 - $60.00 / G

Gallery Art School Level 2 Runs until Wednesday 25 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / 8 - 11 years / $125.00 / G

SUNDAY 18 JULY

THURSDAY 22 JULY

Paul Kelly with His Band, On the Road Again CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $84.70 / PG FRIDAY 16 JULY Off the Cuff - Comedy Setlist Laneway Cairns www.eventbrite.com Seating starts 6.00pm, show 7.00pm / $16.91 / MA Kuranda Roots Festival 2021 Runs until Sunday 18 July Emerald Creek Falls Kuranda Roots Festival 4.00pm / $73.34 - $165.54 / G SATURDAY 17 JULY Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2021 CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 6.00pm, show 7.00pm / $25.70 - $32.00 / PG Casey Barnes Back in Town Tour Edge Hill Tavern www.caseybarnes.com.au 8.00pm / $39.80 / 18 +

Mossman Show Runs until Monday 19 July Mossman Showgrounds Mossman Show Cairns Half Marathon Ryan Weare Park www.roadrunners.org.au 7.00am / $10.00 - $20.00 / G MONDAY 19 JULY Gallery Art School Level 1 / 2 Intermediate Runs until Monday 23 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / 6 - 9 years / $125.00 / G TUESDAY 20 JULY Gallery Art School Level 1 Runs until Tuesday 24 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.45pm - 4.45pm / 5 -7 years / $95.00 / G CBWC Tropical Food Safari Luncheon TBC

WEDNESDAY 21 JULY

Gallery Art School Level 3 Runs until Thursday 26 August Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / 11 - 14 years / $125.00 / G FRIDAY 23 JULY Harry James Angus Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm / $40.40 - 45.50 / PG Billy Joel Tribute Concert Runs until Saturday 24 July The Paramour Cabaret Theatre www.paramourtheatre.com, www.reefcasino.com.au Venue open 7.30pm, show 9.00pm / $45.00 / PG SATURDAY 24 JULY Mayor’s Christmas in July Charity Dinner Shangri-La hotel, The Marina www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.45pm / $165.00 / 18 +

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What’s On SATURDAY 24 JULY

MONDAY 26 JULY

Cairns Gem Festival 2021 Runs until Monday 26 July 129 Mulgrave Road cairnsmineralclub.rocks 9.00am / FREE entry / G

C2K Bike Ride Runs until 2 July Cairns Esplanade Lagoon www.c2kbikeride.com.au Registration closed / Donations welcomed

Sign Time! - Cairns Sugarland Mini Golf Hambledon Dr, Edmonton Sign Time! - Cairns Sugarland Mini Golf 3.00pm / FREE - $12.00 / G

TUESDAY 27 JULY

SUNDAY 25 JULY Ride for Isabel www.rideforisabel.org.au $100.00 - $150.00 / G (12 +) Vexpo (Volunteer Expo) Tanks 3 www.fnqvolunteers.org.au 9.00am / FREE entry / G Inkmasters Print Exhibition 2021 by Inkmasters Cairns Tank 4 www.cairns.qld.gov.au/tanks 9.00am / FREE / G

Opera Australia’s Carmen CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm / $20.00 - $40.00 / 15 + That’s Amore – Piccolo Cucina Piccolo Cucina www.voguemusic.com.au 7.30pm / $35.00 / PG WEDNESDAY 28 JULY Catholic Schools on Stage St Andrew’s Catholic College (STACC) Catholic Schools on Stage 6.30pm / G

www.cairnsjockeyclub.com.au 12.00pm / FREE - $10.00 / G FRIDAY 30 JULY Bandaluzia Flamenco Tanks Art Centre - Tank5 www.ticketlink.com.au Venue open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm / $45.50 / PG Tour of the Tropics Runs until 1 August Millaa Millaa, Green Hill, Cairns Esplanade www.tourofthetropics.com.au $250.00 / G SATURDAY 31 JULY Rocketman Starry Night Cinema Starry Night Cinema 7.30pm / $15.00 - $20.00 / M The Neil Diamond Experience Edge Hill Bowls Club Edge Hill Bowls 6.00pm / $35.00 / PG

THURSDAY 29 JULY

THURSDAY 5 AUGUST

CCW Cabinet Works Race Day Cairns Jockey Club

St Monica’s College Open Evening

St Monica’s College St Monica’s College Cairns 4.00pm - 5.30pm / FREE / G SATURDAY 7 AUGUST Ocean’s 8 Starry Night Cinema Starry Night Cinema 7.30pm / FREE - $40.00 / G The FNQ Emergency Services Gala Ball Cairns Convention Centre www.fnqesa.org.au 5.30pm / $190.00 / 18 + TUESDAY 17 AUGUST St Augustine’s College Cerise & Blue Open Night St Augustine’s College www.sac.qld.edu.au/events 5.00pm - 7.30pm / FREE / G WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST Peace Lutheran College Open Day Peace Lutheran College, Kamerunga www.plc.qld.edu.au 3.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE register online / G

Regular Markets Rusty's Markets

Holloways Beach Markets

Gordonvale Cottage Markets

Date: Every Friday and Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City

Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beachfront

Date: 1st Saturday of the month February to December Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale

Palm Cove Markets

Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza

Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to November Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Williams Esplanade

The Market Place Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: The Pier Cairns

Malanda Markets Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12.30pm Location: Malanda Showgrounds

Mossman Community Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am - 1.00pm Location: 3 - 5 Foxton Ave, Mossman

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Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets

Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets

Time: 4.30pm - 10.30pm Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade

Port Douglas Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: 7.30am - 1.30pm Location: Market Park

Woree Markets

Date: Open every day excluding Tuesday and Wednesday Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm Location: 7/13 Therwine St

Date: 3rd Sunday of every month Time: 8.00am – 1.00pm Location: Cannon Park Racecourse Car Park

Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Archers Creek Rest Area, Kennedy Highway

Kuranda Heritage Markets

Koah Monthly Markets

Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets

Tolga Markets

The Ravenshoe Lions Archer Creek Markets

Date: 2nd Sunday of the Month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St)

Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Market Grounds

Date: Open Thursday to Sunday Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Location: 2 Rob Veivers Dr Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse

Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Showgrounds

Night Markets Date: Open every day

Date: 1st Saturday of the Month Time: 8.00am – 12 noon Location: Koah Hall, Koah Road

Mareeba Markets Date: Every 2nd and 5th Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am – 12.30pm Location: Mareeba Centenary Park, Byrnes St

Tumoulin Country Markets Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am – 12.00pm Location: Tumoulin Railway Station, Tumoulin Rd

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.