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What Is A Mortgage Broker

Anzac Day 25 April A Story Of The Fallen

Time To Just Be 35 Best Play Ideas For Children The Importance Of Swimming Lessons Year Round Taekwondo - A Young Man’s Journey

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Rethinking School Readiness FIVE MINUTES WITH Heguru Australia

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ith school holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to spend quality time with your children.There are plenty to do with your children, with 35 Best Play Ideas For Children in this issue. Another great article is encouraging mindfulness in Young Children:Time To Just Be..

Find out more about how a Mortgage Broker can help you with your financing needs in What Is A Broker, and have a friendly chat with your local broker Aussie Ashburton.

It’s Anzac Day this month and we bring you two interesting articles: Anzac Day 25 April and A Story of The Fallen. If you have young children transiting from preschool to school, Rethinking School Readiness tells the benefits of good school readiness program.

In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH, read about the children brain development program by Heguru Australia.

This month’s Book Review by Dymocks Camberwell and Tooronga on page 21 is a great book for 8-12 years old. In Kids Corner, we have another interesting science experiment from Denise Mitchell of Kew NLC.We also have an imaginative piece from Mona Khosravi.

Mother’s day is coming in May. Head down to Cambewell Shopping with over 400 shops or Rustic Heart in Surrey Hills for some fabulous gifts for your mum.

Last but not least, Kiddy Kats Photography brings us the gorgeous cover photo of newborn twins in Merineo swaddling bags.

We hope you enjoy our April issue and the school holidays.Till next month.

Joyce Goh

Front Cover photograph by Kiddy Kats Photography (www.kiddykatsphoto.com.au) ~ Newborn, Baby & Family Portraits ~ Contact Michelle 0401 514 969. Newborn twins in Merineo swaddling bags (www.merineo.com)

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Is my eye pointing straight?

Dario Canale Optometrist B. Science, B. Optom, Post Grad Ocular Therapeutics

My eye hurts

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Contact us to arrange a comprehensive eye appointment for your child.

196 High Street, Ashburton 3147 www.ashburtoneyecare.com.au

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READING THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD After many years of practice in the area of paediatric optometry, I have realized that the requirements of a child's visual system - the way it functions, the demands placed upon it - differ from an adult in many ways.

In early primary school, a child learns to read and write, so that they may utilize these skills to learn more effectively in the latter primary years. First we learn to read, then we read to learn. Reading well, reading efficiently, without undue strain, fatigue or blur, is not a given for many children. Eyes need to co-ordinate and focus, and the visual data needs then to be interpreted and processed by the brain.

Children are our future. A thorough examination with a properly trained behavioural optometrist can ensure your child sees the world as best they can - nothing less is acceptable.

Bookings for comprehensive eye examinations for children may be made with Dario, Optometrist.

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ENROLMENTS OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE PREP TO YEAR 6 A welcoming faith community and nurturing learning environment 116 Cotham Rd. Kew 3101 Tel: 9853 5859 Principal: Julie David Email: sacred@shkew.catholic.edu.au Website: www.shkew.catholic.edu.au Please phone our school to book a tour and meet our Principal, Mrs Julie David.

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Occasional Care Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm Friday 9am - 2pm 3-Year-Old Program Monday and Wednesday 9am - 2pm (Group 1) Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 2pm (Group 2) Children must a end both sessions for their groups

4-Year-Old Kindergarten Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 2pm Government benefits and rebates apply for eligible families.

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Places are currently available in all three programs.

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Become Independent Thinkers Open Morning Tuesday 22nd May 9:00-10:30am

Prep Information Evening 7 Years @ Belle Vue Tuesday 22nd May 6:30-7:30pm All Enrolments Welcome Boroondara and Manningham School Tours Available

Join an exis ng group or start your own. Mums, dads, grandparents, nannies, carers - all welcome!

Playgroups operate during school terms and offer a welcoming environment.

We offer community, facilitated and Mandarin playgroups.

Come and play, learn and make new friends.

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Highly enjoyable. I'm already looking forward to the next installment.

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Facilitated Playgroups at Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 2-12 Derby St., Kew 9853 3126

Our Playgroups are designed so that families can spend time together in a stimulating and beautiful environment. There are many experiences to share with your child, and it is also a good chance to meet other families from the local area.

Playgroups are held on Fridays from 10am-12pm and on Wednesdays from 12.30pm-2.00pm.

Cost: $5.50/family/visit Grandparents' playgroup is on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm.

This begins in the outdoor area until the indoors becomes available at 12.00 pm Cost: $3.50/visit Play groups are open to all families on a casual basis, and are facilitated by Denise.

NO NEED TO BOOK : (Just turn up on the day.)

GRANDPARENTS PLAYGROUP Facilitated

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N O I T A M R O F N I L U F E S Uhandy phone numbers to keep on your fridge EMERGENCY Ambulance Fire Police

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HOSPITALS Austin - Heidelberg ...................................................... 9496 5000 Box Hill Hospital ........................................................... 9895 3333 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville) ........................ 9345 5522 CRISIS CENTRES Poisons ............................................................................

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Centres Against Sexual Assault ..................................

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LifeCircle - HOPELINE ................................................

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POLICE STATIONS Boroondara Police ........................................................ 8851 1111 Burwood Police ............................................................. 9888 8377 Camberwell Police ........................................................ 9882 0688 COUNCIL Boroondara City Council ............................................ 9278 4444 If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please email us info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au 28

Imaginative Artwork by Mona Khosravi 7 Years Old Balwyn North

Hey Kids Do you have a photo, artwork, joke, recipe, puzzle, fun facts etc to share with other kids in Boroondara?

Email info@yourchildinboroondara.com.au How can we get paper clips to float on top of water?

What to do

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“All beautiful rainbow fishes and different sea creation come out of sea and live with people peacefully�

* Fill a bowl with water * Drop some paper clips in. Do they float or sink? * Now find some tissue paper or paper towel (you may need to experiment to find the best paper) * Carefully balance some paper clips on the paper * Lower onto the surface of the water so it floats * Wait for the paper to absorb the water and sink to the bottom (I usually give it a gentle poke to speed it up) * The paper clips should be left floating on top of the water.

This shows us how surface tension works.

Denise Mitchell holds a Diploma of Children's Services, and a Diploma of Applied Chemistry and has successfully combined the two in her role as Childcare Manager at Kew NLC. She has been helping children to experiment for many years, and is passionate in introducing science to children in the preschool years in a practical, fun way using common household materials. She often conducts School Holiday programs, and both cooking and Science form an important part of the Shoestring Plus programs for 3-5 year olds held at Kew NLC on Weekday afternoons.

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A R A D N O O R O B N I D L I H C YOUR local businesses to local families What Is A Mortgage Broker 6 Rethinking School Readiness 8

The Importance Of Swimming Lessons Year Round 14 Taekwondo - A Young Man’s Journey 18

Anzac Day 25 April 10 Time To Just Be 12

35 Best Play Ideas For Children 22

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Book Review 21 What’s On? 26 Useful Information 28 Kids Corner 29

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Book Store Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga 32

Educational Centre Heguru Australia 21 Think Smart 9

Shopping Camberwell Shopping 11 Rustic Heart 9

Business Opportunities Home With Income 15 Your Child Magazine 31

Martial Arts Joon No’s Taekwondo 19

Soccer Technical Soccer Tuition 7

Butcher (Organic) Rendinas Butchery 13 Children’s Activities Harmony Beads 11 Children’s Services Craig Family Centre 15

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Mortgage Broker Aussie Ashburton 7 Music School Latitude Music Studios 2 Optometrist Ashburton Eyecare 5

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