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Banyule & Nillumbik Hello and Welcome to our March issue, Well Summer is officially over and Autumn has arrived, hopefully we will still have some nice warm days to come to spend outdoors.

We have a colouring competition running this month in Kids Corner, you have the chance to win a signed copy of ‘Monty C. Turtle’ this is a lovely story about a hatchling turtle having to find in way about in the big wide ocean.

Read our Book Review on page 16.

Great reading this month Creating a Sustainable Garden on page 4 tells us it is not hard as you may think.

What’s on...

Kids Corner Competition

Promoting your childs motor development on page 6 shows us how to do this with simple, fun games.

Great Reading

See page 10 ‐ Are you ready to retire? YES I hear! but are you? PLUS MORE!!

Till next month, stay safe and enjoy life,

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April Artwork Deadline 18th March

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Pottery Classes SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS •Wheelwork •Mosaic Murals •Handbuilding •Sculpting •Beginners •Advanced •Children •Teens •Adults T: 9439 8057 or 0417 054 035 www.claydreamers.com.au

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EDITORIAL

Ready Steady Go Kids

As parents, in the current age of 'electronic technology', it is easy to fall into the trap of handing out screens in exchange for a few minutes of peace. But soon, the minutes turn into hours, and before you know it the kids are hooked!

This was a familiar story for local Ready Steady Go Kids franchise‐ owner Danie O'Connor. A mother of 4 young kids under the age of 8, she felt the need to break this habit, and get her kids motivated, active and a part of the community. She found the solution in Ready Steady Go Kids, a multi‐ sports program for pre‐schoolers that not only keeps them active, but also improves gross motor skills, and maximises school readiness and confidence ‐ all this in one physio‐ designed program, it is the whole package! Over the past 4 years, Danie has commenced classes in 13 locations across the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, with over 600 children now involved in the program. So get your little ones active with Ready Steady Go Kids, and with FREE TRIALS on offer ‐ it is easy to check it out!

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EUROPEAN KIDS SHOES CLEARANCE Hundreds of shoes on display for all seasons and ages!

NOTHI OVERNG $59.95

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BOOK REVIEW MONTY C. TURTLE LEARNS TO SWIM Monty C. Turtle Learns to Swim is a picture book about a baby turtle hatchling that sleeps in when it was time to leave the nest for the ocean. When he wakes up he discovers he is all on his own, and he doesn't know how to swim yet. With the help of some other sea creatures, Monty learns how different creatures move, which is not the same as a Sea Turtle. But with the help of one creature he works out how a turtle moves in the sea. This is a story of a young one gaining confidence, to be himself, and learning to swim in his own unique way.

This story was inspired by real life turtle The author, Kara, with her book next to a Flatback Turtle monitoring by authors, Kara Lauder and Dr Mick Guinea. Kara Lauder is a local author, who works with Turtles in Western Australia every year. Dr Mick Guinea is a world renowned turtle expert and Marine Scientist.

The illustrator, Sunshine Herbert, is an up and coming artist and illustrator from Melbourne.

Monty C. Turtle Learns To Swim is available online, or at stockists listed on their website www.montycturtle.com. You can also find more information on their Facebook page Monty C. Turtle Learns To Swim, including locations where the authors will be reading and signing books.

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN Dr Mick Guinea, Sunshine Herbert (illustrator) A SIGNED COPY OF THIS BOOK and Kara Lauder at the book launch ENTER THE COLOURING COMPETITION in Nov 2014 at the Melbourne Aquarium.

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COLOURING COMPETITION

Colour Monty C. Turtle for a chance to WIN a Signed Copy of the Book from the Author � Kara Lauder DO YOU KNOW.... a downloadable version of our monthly Send Entries to: Kids Corner, PO Box 661, Eltham 3095 Kids Corner activity can be found on our website or Email to: info@yourchildinbanyuleandnillumbik.com.au www.yourchildinbanyuleandnillumbik.com.au Entries close on the 20th of March 2015 To advertise in Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik CALL 1300 657 996

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Book Online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au ROSANNA DIAMOND VALLEY CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK Just4Kids African Drumming

Homework Help Mondays 3.30pm – 5.00pm

In Partnership with Rosanna Fire Station Community House Monday 16 March 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Wednesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm Need some help with your homework?

Weekly tutoring sessions are available to assist both primary and secondary students with their maths and general studies. Bookings required.

Get some new skills and have fun with others while you learn African drumming on the djembe with Mohammed.

Doggy Tales Reading Help Wednesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm Reluctant young readers and any other child who would benefit from a special reading session, can book a 15‐minute time slot with Zoldé the Reading Dog.

EASTER Preschool Storytime Easter Storytime Tuesday 31 March 10.30am –11.30am Listen to funny bunny stories and go on a hunt for Easter eggs. Suitable for children aged 3 –10. Bookings required.

IVANHOE EASTER Weekend Storytime Easter Saturday 21 March 11.00am –12.00noon Come along for a special storytime with Easter stories and craft.

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WATSONIA Family Movie Time Thursday 26 March 3.30pm – 5.30pm Bring the family along to see if a LEGO iPad Toddler construction worker can stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe Playgroup Wednesday together. This movie is rated PG. 11 & 25 March Doggy Tales – Read to a Dog 10.00am –11.00am Bring your toddler Tuesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm for a hands‐on storytime.

The Doggy Tales program is a Discover educational exciting way for children to apps and fun ways to practise their reading. It provides use the iPad. children with a non‐judgemental, comforting and safe canine‐audience.

Doggy Tales also develops children’s verbal communication skills and presents reading as a joyful experience.

Call the Watsonia Library to book a 15‐minute time‐slot for your child with Tezza the black Labrador.

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what’s on March

Free Child Car Seat Checks Have you correctly fitted your child's safety seat? Research indicates that many child restraint seats are fitted incorrectly, so unless it has been fitted by a qualified fitter, don't risk it, ensure your child is not vulnerable in a car crash. Come down on Friday 13 March between 8.30am and 11.30am to the Eltham Library car park, Panther Place, Eltham to have your child's safety seat(s) checked for free by qualified fitters. For details contact Jamie on 9438 8349

Movies on the Move - Mr Peabody and Sherman Saturday 14 March | 6:30PM - 10:30PM Venue: Watermarc, Flintoff St, Greensborough 3088 Cost: Free event, no bookings required Enjoy a series of free family-friendly outdoor movies across Banyule, which includes free, fun family activities. Screened from November through to March, you're sure to find a date to grab the family and your picnic rug to have an entertaining night out.

Children's activities start at 6.30, movie will commence at dusk from 8.15pm.

Kids Arty Farty Festival Sunday 22 March | 11:00AM - 4:00PM Venue: Warringal Parklands Beverley Road, Heidelberg 3084 Cost: FREE Join us at the best kids art festival around for a jam packed experience. The festival will be filled with awesome activities and performances that are sure to be exciting, colourful and maybe sometimes a little strange.

Grand Parade 10am - 11am Our theme this year is Great Moments in History!

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child in Banyule & Nillumbik

Articles

Business Opportunity

Creating a Sustainable Garden 4

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Promoting Your Child’s Motor Development

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Safe exercise during Pregnancy

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10 Are you ready to retire?

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Keep your household finances 14

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@ Your Library

March Events

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Classifieds

Business Directory

Janelle Calisthenics

Banyule Massage 23

Eltham College Kids

Therapy Centre

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Mosaic Art Classes 9

Mosaic Creations

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Photographers

Child Care 24

Image of You Photography 21

Pottery Classes Children’s Shoes Brandhiway

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Claydreamers

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Rubbish Removals

Dance Classes Essentially Ballet

RJR Bin Hire

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Education Ivanhoe Grammar School 2 5 Bundoora Primary School

Regulars Editors Noticeboard

Calisthenic Clubs

Massage Centres

Action Indoor Sports Bundoora Ready Steady Go Kids

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Kids Corner Colouring Competition

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