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Let’s Talk About School Readiness Healthy Eating Habits For Life Eco-friendly Projects To Try With Your Kids At Home 7 Ways Art Can Improve The Quality Of Life When Raising Children...

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Another Year Gone By!

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elcome to our last issue of the year! In this issue, we bring you some interesting articles - Is Writing To Santa A Good Tradition? and Another Year Gone By!. On parenting, we bring you Let’s Talk About School Readiness, When Raising Children..., When It Rains It Pours and Healthy Eating Habits For Life. 2 more reads not to be missed - 7 Ways Art Can Improve The Quality Of Life & Eco-friendly Projects To Try With Kids At Home.

Though we are fast approaching the year end, it is a good time for your child to try out activities and book in for the new year. Many centres are taking enrolment for 2020 and here are 5 reputable centres for different interests: dance - En Pointe School of Ballet; music - Viva School of Music; performing arts - Karen Margaret Studios; martial arts - WeiWu Taekwondo; soccer - Soccajoeys Prepare your child for school readiness at Little Readers’ multisensory programs for preschoolers. Heguru specialises in children brain development and offers free trial for 2020 enrolment.

If your child in attending school next year, Erasmus Primary in Hawthorn and Belle Vue Primary in Balwyn North are taking enrolment and you can book a school tour to find out more.

Hargan Psychology’s Building Essential Skills Together™ BEST program covers emotional awareness, effective communications, managing emotions and resolving conflicts for children. If you need help with understanding your child’s behaviour, Momentum Education Consulting can provide the support you need.

Tower Dental, a family based dental practice in Balwyn offers quality dental services for the whole family. For eyecare, Ashburton Eyecare specialises in paediatric eyecare for children.

Creating Realistic Futures is about providing great educational and fulfilling life experiences for young people with disability.

In Five Minutes With segment, we speak with Christina You, founder of Mandarin Immersion Program at My Playroom.

For some great Christmas gift ideas, check out the massive range of educational toys at Windmill with 10% discount online. VMCH Op Shop in Balwyn has a huge stock of toys, games, clothing and more.

We take this opportunity to thank everyone for your tremendous support in 2019. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and successful 2020!

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Traditional classical ballet classes for 3 year olds through to pre professional Cert IV 1/2 day program.

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MUSIC LESSONS AT THE HEART OF CAMBERWELL JUNCTION The First Lesson is Free For a fun, motivating and nurturing music learning experience right at the heart of the Camberwell Junction.

Professional, experienced and qualified teachers We offer lessons in: Singing - Piano - Guitar - Drums - Theory Song Writing

We prepare students for: Exams - Scholarships - Concerts Auditions We offer group classes for: Aural - Music Theatre - Preschool Music Music Meditation

731a Burke Road, Camberwell 0402 884 232 www.vivamusic.com.au

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Become Independent Thinkers Outstanding Academic Results Targeted Learning For All Students A Strong Social and Emotional Health and Wellbeing Program Small Class Sizes TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW FOR 2020 all welcome Boroondara and Manningham

Creating Realistic Futures is about assisting parents of young children with a disability to successfully access the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Perhaps you are unsure of where to start an application or what too apply for to support your child into a meaningful future.

If this sounds like you, check out our website creatingrealisticfutures.com.au or phone Meg on 0402 521 145

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Do you need help understanding your child’s behaviour? Is your child overcome with anxiety in various situations? Are you struggling to choose the right school for your child?

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FIVE MINUTES WITH ChristinaYou, the founder of Mandarin Immersion Program, My Playroom. q Why we think a fun Mandarin learning program is requisite?

The world we live in, the idea of 'I'll travel and work' is much stronger than it ever was before. Individuals have advantages in the workplace as employers are increasingly seeking workers with knowledge of different languages and cultures. We all know Mandarin is the most spoken language other than English in Australia. In fact, “Enrollments in Mandarin study among state school students have more than tripled since 2011. In 2019, it first became a top-five language among state school students.” said by Madeleine Heffernan on The Age's educational page June, 2019. q What is an Immersion Program?

“Immersion is a technique used in bilingual language education in which both the native language and the second language are used for instruction in a variety of topics.” Research has shown that these forms of bilingual education provide students with overall greater language comprehension and better exposure to other cultures, in a native-like manner. On the other hand, in traditional submersion programs, bilingual students generally receive all of their instruction in their second language. These programs are often referred to sink-or-swim programs, because there is little support for the students. q What age group is the program designed for?

Our program is specially designed for 'Early Immersion' - forming a solid foundation of learning Mandarin. We believe, it is much easier for children under 6 to learn a second language, because it is the time they are acquiring language, no matter their mother tongue or not. Our Mandarin Immersion program provide a strong basis for fluency later in life and help our students gain appreciation of learning Mandarin. q How do you teach Mandarin in the Montessori way?

Taking account limitation on exposure time in a Mandarin environment, we try to apply most of the principles of Montessori education in our program. We carefully prepare our classroom before each lesson and display our sensory-based material from left to right in progression order on open shelves. The structure of our lesson is in corresponding with the five key areas of Montessori method: Practical life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language and Culture.

A practical life activity example - set up the table: We take time to introduce the items used in this activity: plate, spoon and fork, cup and placemat. We giving the child Mandarin words for the items they will be using. We show them how to set up the table by repeating the items in Mandarin.

“Your turn.” We use simple games to reinforce the new words they are learning, and repeat this process in various ways.

The children will be shown how to pack up their learning materials for the next student to use.

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Our qualified staffs need to be native Mandarin speaker and also very fluent in English, who love children and are passionate about teaching.

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ASK A VET with Dr Suze Did you know…. Primates and horses are the only animals to have sweat glands throughout the body? The moisture produced by sweating evaporates, taking heat energy away from the body. Dogs and cats can only sweat from their paws thus our pets rely on other cooling mechanisms such as panting to regulate their temperature.The inability to maintain a normal body temperature in hot weather can lead to lifethreating “heatstroke”.

Hot tips to keep your pet cool this summer!

Never leave your pet in the car – on a sunny 200C day the temperature inside a sealed car can double in 10 minutes and increase to 600C in 30 minutes. Cracking the window has been proven ineffective at preventing rapid temperature rises. If out and about, make sure you are going somewhere pet friendly or leave your pet at home.

Limit your walks – to early morning or evening. Ensure you carry enough water or there are water stations on route and limit how much to do on particularly humid and hot days.

Check the pavement temperature – before you head out. If it's too hot for your hand it's too hot for your pets paws. Walk on grassed areas or consider dog boots to avoid burns.

Particular care with brachycephalic breeds – such as Pugs, Bull dogs and Staffies. They have narrower airways making heat loss less efficient when they pant. Overweight dogs and those with heart and breathing problems are also at increased risk.

Keep your house cool – if your pet is home alone, closing blinds, leaving the AC on low or alternatively leaving windows open and providing fans can keep temperatures down. If your pet lives outdoors, provide plenty of shade and water.

Cool treats – such as ice cubes in your pet's water or a Kong toy stuffed with frozen treats will keep your pet entertained and cool.

Groom – out any knots and loose winter hair.

Recognise the signs of heatstroke in your pet: Heavy excessive panting, Drooling, Trouble breathing, Elevated heart rate, Dark or red gums and tongue, Dizziness, Weakness, Agitation.

If you see these signs, then take your pet straight to your local veterinary clinic.

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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Twilight Christmas Market & Family Fun Night Fri, Dec 6 from 6pm – 9pm at Fenton Ave carpark, Kew (behind True Hearing) 30 Christmas gift stalls including Young Entrepreneur Alley, free kids rides, petting zoo, free face painting, choirs, a visit from Santa, fun with elves and more! kewjunction.com.au/events/twilightchristmas-gift-market/

DIY Christmas Wreath Making Tuesday 10 or 17 December, 7pm-9pm

Hawthorn Community House 32 Henry St., Hawthorn

Join our local florist, Kelli Brown, from The Petal Provedore as she demonstrates how to design and create your own beautiful Christmas wreath to take home. We offer two workshops as they are hugely popular, so make sure you book early.

Photos with Santa in Kew Junction Sat, Dec 7 & 14 from 10am – 2pm at Kew Court House * For families and pets! * Only $20 and you get digital images emailed to you * All funds raised donated to charity, e.motion21 kewjunction.com.au/events/ photos-with-santa

We offer a quality CCS Approved sessional childcare program in line with the Early Years Framework.

Applications are open for 3- and 5-hour sessions on Wed and Fri for 2020. 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.

Bowen Street Community Centre 102 Bowen Street Camberwell Ph: 9889 0791 Email: info@bowenstreet.org.au

Occasional Childcare at Hawthorn Community Centre Our small group childcare provides personalised and caring attention for your child, encouraging independence and creativity.

Located at 39 William Street in Central Gardens, Hawthorn, our beautiful childcare centre is taking bookings for Term 1, 2020.

Our Occasional Childcare centre operates: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9.15am – 1.15pm (mixed aged from walking) And, Thursday from 9.15am – 2.15pm (3 – 4 years) Children may be enrolled for a maximum of 15 hours, or 3 sessions per week.

Child Care at Balwyn Community Centre Child Care 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.

Balwyn Community Centre is CCS approved. 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.

We have a maximum of 14 children in care each day.

Play groups – parent led (0 – 5 years) Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Road Surrey Hills Fun playgroup activities for children and their carers, includes visits from Balwyn Library – 9:30am to 11:30am, Thurs and Fri, $50 each (10 weeks).

230 Balwyn Road, Balwyn North Call: 9836 7942 Email: reception@balwyncc.org.au

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Oliver Salad Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 large potatoes 2 pieces rotisserie chicken breasts,shredded 3 hard-boiled eggs 2 large carrots 100g cooked peas 50g pickled cucumbers FOR DRESSING: 1 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper 1/2 cup olive oil DIRECTION 1. Boil the potatoes and carrots in a pot. Allow to cool completely.

2. Peel the potatoes. Dice potatoes, carrots, pickles and eggs. Mix well with the shredded chicken and peas.

3. For the dressing, Mix the mayonnaise with olive oil and add salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and combine well.

4. Chill in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.

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Healthy Eating Habits For Life 8 Is Writing To Santa A Good Tradition? 10

7 Ways Art Can Improve The Quality Of Life 20 Eco-friendly Projects To Try With Your Kids At Home 22

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Greta's Story - The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet an unofficial biography by Valentina Camerini ISBN 9781760642198 $19.99 Greta's story is about hope, courage and determination. You are never too young to make a difference.

Welcome to Country - An Introduction to our First peoples for young Australians by Marcia Langton ISBN 9781741176667 $29.99 'Australia is alive with the long history of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, our cultures and our stories. My generation of Aboriginal people want young Australians to be taught more about our history and culture than we were. I have met very few Australians who learned anything in school about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Many have told me that if they were taught anything at all, it was incorrect and often racist. In fact, many Australians think that the only 'real' Aboriginal people are those who live in the deserts. This idea is based on two centuries of racist views that were wrong and should have no place in modern Australia.' Professor Marcia Langton

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Caring For Your Smile Tower Dental, located on the corner of Whitehorse and Burke Roads, is a family based dental prac ce providing quality dental services in Balwyn and its neighbouring suburbs. Our team is dedicated to encouraging and developing complete dental care and oral health for pa ents of all ages. We recommend children be introduced to a den st as early as 12 months.

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