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In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH, we are pleased to introduce Kate Giles, Head of Junior School, Ruyton Girls’ School. q What is the advantage of a girls only education in the early years?

In the early years a girls only education sets the scene for girls to take the lead. Individualised attention fosters curiosity and participation in all studies. Free from genderbased stereotypes, girls are encouraged to be any person they want to be and that their voice matters. In the early formative years, a Girls' School builds a solid foundation of confidence, this stays with Ruyton girls for life.

q As Head of the Junior School at Ruyton, what is the approach to primary years learning?

Many people who visit Ruyton comment on the warm and connected atmosphere and whilst this endures decade after decade, our curriculum is constantly evolving. There is a strong focus on laying the foundations in literacy and numeracy but increasingly we are creating opportunities for creativity, collaboration, intellectual risk taking and design thinking to come into the fold. Our Studios provide agile learning spaces to support our girls in working collaboratively and create a home for learning. We take a dynamic approach, focusing on the growth of girls. q How would you describe a Ruyton Girl?

I'm continually inspired by the tangible sense of spirit that is definitively Ruyton Girls'.

Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, adventuring at camp or playing in the grounds, our girls learn by doing. Ruyton girls design, build, engage in collaborative investigations, develop language skills in Chinese and French and always ask questions. On an Assembly day, you will find girls sharing the new skills and learning they have discovered, sparking the curiosity of other girls. The spirit of a Ruyton girl is infectious and what I love most about our School, is that at Ruyton, you can be any type of girl. q What inspired your caring commitment to educating and raising girls?

Attending an all girls' school where my mother was an Old Collegian, I was always encouraged to give everything a go. I grew up surrounded by incredibly strong women and role models who instilled in me a sense of hope and promise about the world and my future. In many ways, I was naive to some of the challenges women face in the world, some more visible than others, but my girls' school education allowed me to go after everything with gusto and grit.

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NOTE Maling Road Easter Hunt April 13 10am-3pm Find the hidden eggs in Maling Road to get your free Xocolatl Chocolates! Find all the hidden eggs & win 1 of 3 Large Xocolatl Easter Eggs plus Maling Road Gift Cards!

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ello and welcome to our April issue. With the school holidays coming up, Safe Travels has some great tips for your holiday. If you are tired of clutter and uncharged devices, Inchargebox, the lockable tech charging system may be your solution. Read more in Device Clutter? Don’t miss other good reads Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Motivation & What Values Are You Teaching your Child?

Could Your Child Be Shortsighted? Have an eye examination for your child at Ashburton Eyecare, In2Eyes Optometry or The Optometrist who specialise in children eyecare.

En Pointe School of Ballet opens a new venue in Kew and is taking enrolment. Crazy Feet Dance Studio offers fun combo class of jazz, tap, hip hop and singing music. If you would like your child to learn martial arts, WeiWu Taekwondo teaches children from 3 years old in a fun and safe environment.

For educational options, Ace Learning Centre and Think Smart have established, successful and individualised tuition programs to help you child. Wonder Education has a variety of quality educational programs and activities for your little ones. Heguru Australia who specialises in children brain development programs have centres in Surrey Hills,Wheelers Hill and now new venue in Point Cook.

Kew Junction Pre-Easter Egg Hunt April 13 11am-2pm Visit participating stores, collect your bunny stamps and claim your huge egg from Easter Bunny. Plus, find the Golden Egg & win a $200 dinner!

Burwood Village Where's Chickie April 20 11am-2pm Visit participating stores, find the yellow chick in the window and claim your egg from Easter Bunny

Ruyton Girls’ School is this month’s FIVE MINUTES WITH feature and their Principal’s Conversations and Open Morning are coming up in May. Belle Vue Primary’s Open Mornings & Prep Information Evening are in May as well. To find out more about Erasmus Primary, contact the school for a school tour.

Looking at party options? Check out Harmony Beads & Little Creatures for fun, creative and unique parties. Don’t miss Windmill’s massive sale on a wide range of educational toys and supplies. Small Smarts, designer childrenswear hire can dress up your little ones to look and feel perfect for all special occasions.

Free shipping on first order in April.

For mums and dads, Be In Shape has a great range of machineassisted Pilates equipment to help you keep fit and healthy. It is also a good time to give your home loan a health check with Aussie Ashburton and see how you can save. If you have been thinking of a beautiful garden, contact Beddison Garden Designs for some expert advice.

As always, Dymocks Camberwell & Tooronga bring you fabulous book reviews and you can get the books in store.

We hope you have a lovely Easter and holiday!

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A recent report “Through Growth to Achievement” by the Australian Education Expert David Gonsky suggests that the current system based on a 'one size fits all' method of teaching is ineffective due to its lack of focus on 'individual learning'.

The respect, recognition and reward for the teaching profession, which it deserves for the future of Australia, has eroded over the past decades. In the process lower number of applicants for the teaching profession has resulted in very low university entry requirements for the teaching qualification, with its consequent impact on school education.

A Principal of a very reputed High School highlighted the need for homework for learning and successful outcomes in his submission to a Parliamentary Committee on Homework. His school provides the highest cohort of students from any one school to Melbourne and Monash Universities. Many schools follow no homework or very limited homework policy. Moreover, when homework is given, it is not monitored to support the students in relevant areas.

Not surprisingly, a recent international report from the United Nations Children's Fund has ranked Australia 39th out of 41 middle and high income countries in achieving quality education. The findings, based on numeracy and literacy of 15-year-old students, ranked Romania and Turkey below Australia.

Ace Learning Centre promotes independent self-learning with focus on learning than on being taught. A free initial assessment, without obligation to enrol, enables Individualised Study Plan (ISP) to be customised for each student. ISP, based on student's current level of knowledge and skills, and not on school grade or age, aims to progress the student well beyond his/her school grade level. This is achieved through the very unique features of “The Ace Package”.

ASK A VET with Dr Suze What is heartworm?

Canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasitic worm considered endemic in Australia. It can also be found in temperate, tropical and subtropical areas of North, Central and South America and in parts of southern Europe. It causes canine heartworm disease, a serious and potentially fatal condition affecting the heart and lungs.

How can my dog get heartworm?

Heartworm is spread from dog to dog via a mosquito vector, meaning that the transmission occurs if a mosquito ingests blood from a heartworm infected dog and then goes on to bite your dog.The ingested blood from the heartworm affected dog contains heartworm microfilariae, the first stage of the heartworm lifecycle. The microfilariae continue their development into the infective larval stage once inside the mosquito.This infective larval stage is then transmitted to the new dog host via the mosquito bite. Once inside the new host the larvae eventually migrate to the large blood vessels near the heart, the pulmonary arteries, where they mature into adults.

Can my cat get heartworm?

Cats are not the preferred host of the heartworm and most worms are unlikely to reach adulthood. Some infections can resolve on their own where as in others, the immature worms have the potential to cause problems.

Can you treat heartworm?

Medical treatment is available however it is not without risks and may involve periods of cage rest and restricted exercise. There is no approved drug treatment for cats. It should be noted that the prevalence of heartworm in Australia is relatively low and clinical cases are rare but given the serious nature of this parasite, prevention is always better than cure.

There are a number of ways you can protect your pets against the risk of heartworm infection.

For dogs there are monthly topical and oral treatments.There is also a yearly injection available for those who find monthly treatments difficult to remember!

For cats there are monthly topical and oral preparations available. Speak to your local veterinarian to see what treatments will work best for you and your pet.

Did you know‌ The lifespan of the adult canine heartworm can range between 5–10 years!

Dr. Susanna Gamage BVSc MRCVS has over a decade of international veterinary experience and is the founding director of Dr. Suze - My Visiting Vet. If you have general pet question you would like answered by Dr. Suze please email susanna@drsuzemyvisitingvet.com.au. Please note the information in this article is of a general nature and is not intended to be a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

If you have specific concerns about your pet, you should always seek advice directly from your veterinary healthcare practitioner.

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Ara the Star Engineer by Komal Singh and other thinkers and tinkerers at Google Ara loves numbers - BIG numbers. She wants to program her droid DeeDee to count all the stars, but she's not sure how. In this upbeat adventure, Ara visits Innovation Plex to enlist the help of four tech trailblazers - inspiring real-life engineers of Google.With her new friends,Ara discovers an algorithm for success that can solve BIG problems and be lots of fun: courage, creativity, code and collaboration. Meet real-life engineering superheroes! 'If she can see it, she can be it.' With this story, girls can see leaders and be inspired to become one.A book for all ages and genders.

Chip the Lifeguard by Kylie Howarth Chip is back! His mission: to become a lifeguard ... But his dreams soon go soggy when he's chased off the beach. So Chip and his friends fashion a plan to sneak him in to the surf club.Will their stunt earn Chip a place between the red-andyellow flags? Such a gorgeous book.

Lazy Daisy by Caz Goodwin and Ashley King All of Jasper's dreams come true when he finds his very own 'puppy dog' to walk in Centenary Park. But Daisy the 'dog' isn't much of a walker - she tends to spend most of her day climbing gumtrees and dozing. If only someone would explain to Jasper that Daisy is a koala, NOT a dog! Just as Jasper's about to give up on his dream, he has a madcap idea of how Daisy can still join him on his daily walk, whether she's asleep or not. Lazy Daisy is a hilarious rhyming story that will have kids doubled over with laughter. (Book comes with a free toy koala while stocks last).

Giraffe Problems by Jory John Edward and Cyrus feel bad about their necks.They do.They can't help it. Edward's neck is too long. Everybody stares at it.And Cyrus? (the turtle). He's basically neckless. Here, just watch him try to stretch it out ... This is a hilariously funny story that kids and parents adore.

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Easter Easy Snack - Potato Frittatas Serves 4 People Ingredients · 5 medium size potatoes, boiled and mashed · 3 eggs · ½ onion grated · ½ teaspoon turmeric powder · 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill · salt & pepper to taste · oil Direction 1. Heat the oven to 180 °C. Meanwhile, lightly grease muffin cups or your preferred moulds.

2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and add mashed potatoes, grated onions, salt & pepper, turmeric and chopped dill. Mix well until all combined together.

3. Pour the mixture into muffin cups or moulds evenly.

4. Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are puffed and golden.

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IN THE kitchen From Ravi Groves, 4.5years old Why did the ear cross the road?

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Childcare at Balwyn Community Centre Childcare at Balwyn Community Centre provides a warm, nurturing environment for your child to thrive! Our stimulating program fosters a love of learning, a sense of self and feelings of security.

We offer occasional care in two, three and five hour blocks. Our 'Lunchtime Special' is a popular option where your child will be looked after between 12pm – 2pm for just $24.

With limited spots available, don't miss out! To enrol your child you can drop by the office or call 9836 7942. For more information visit our website.

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Alamein NLC's holiday leisure class sessions Pilates Tue 9 April 7-8pm $13 Yoga with meditation Thu 11 April 9.30-11am $20 Come & join in these relaxing classes.

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Get Organised KonMari™ Style Hawthorn Community House 32 Henry Street Hawthorn Ph: 9819 5758 Are you tired of wasting time trying to find things, spending weekends cleaning “joyless” items? Have you watched the hit Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, and want to learn more? Transform your home and your life using the KonMari™ Organising Method and say goodbye to clutter and its associated stress.

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School Holiday Children's Sewing Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen Street, Camberwell.

Morning session for ages 7 to 11 yrs – children will learn basic sewing skills and complete a project.

Afternoon session for teens - learn how to set up your machine using different stitches and go home with a cool project. Materials provided.

Friday 12 April 2019.

Cost: $38/$65 (one session) Bookings essential : 9889 0791

Bowen Street Community Centre Childcare We offer a quality sessional childcare program in line with the Early Years Framework.

Applications are open for 3- and 5-hour sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays in 2019. 6 mths to 5 yrs.

Download the application form from our website www.bowenstreet.org.au. Come for a visit to see the children at play and chat to staff about our program.

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Women's Hormonal Health Hawthorn Community House 32 Henry Street Hawthorn Ph: 9819 5758 Learn how food and diet can have a positive effect on supporting the female body and hormone system.

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Canterbury Toy Library Stay and Play Saturday 13th April, 2pm-4pm 190a Canterbury Road, Canterbury Join us to explore our fantastic range of toys, games, puzzles, play equipment and dress up costumes during this free session. We're excited to open our doors to the whole community, for a chance to discover new toys, meet new friends and learn more about the Toy Library. Suitable for ages 0-6.

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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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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

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