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Volume 8

February 2016

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11-12 Tunstall Square East Doncaster PH 9842 1820 www.tunstallfresh.com.au

Tunstall Square Luvs Those That Care Happy Valentines Day.

Where Shopping is easy

“They do not love that do not show their love” William Shakespeare Celebrate this ROMANTIC Day with that SPECIAL something for that SPECIAL somebody from Tunstalls SPECIAL shops. Say it withFlowers: Donvale flower Gallery offers an unbeatable range Gifts: Tunstall Jewellers, Nellie May's & Eloquence Homewares, Guardian Pharmacy Treat: Eat out at High Tea Inn, Haveli Restaurant or Saporito Eat In: from our wide range of takeaways Cook up a treat from Tunstall's wide range of fresh foods Coffee & Cake- Tunstall offers many romantic nooks Fun: Try The Flight Centre for a trip for two Relaxing massage from Simply Natural Therapies TUNSTALL SQUARE WHERE TRADERS CARE

Call Irene PH:0412 345 078 www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au Corner Doncaster and Tunstall Road

SWIMMING LESSONS PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGED CLASSES AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Don’t Miss Out

Vacancies are limited so call us now!

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Manningham Hello and welcome to February 2016 Issue. Hope you all had a great start to the year so far while enjoying the wonderful warm weather we are having.

Are we all ready to start school or kinder? I can tell you that I am very excited about sending my son off to grade 3 this year, I really look forward to the start of a new school year and watching my son grow and change as the years go by. It is one of the most amazing and rewarding feelings in the world.

This month we have so many great Back to School articles and I have enjoyed reading all of them while trying out some of the tips that are suggested such as packing fun, healthy and tasty lunch boxes, easing your child back to school or if your child is starting a new school and another great article is explaining the Montessori Method.

Some fun local activities you can enjoy during February are Chinese New Year which is celebrated at MC2 ( Manningham City Council ) on Sunday 07 February 2016, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

Come and celebrate Chinese New Year with a vibrant, family friendly celebration of Chinese arts and culture. This is a Free Event no bookings necessary.

You can also enjoy Summer Sounds with Nicky Bomba Saturday 13 February, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Join them at MC2 for a Summer day of music building and circus play. BYO voice, instruments and percussion (or use their gear) to create something special with Nicky and the band.

You may also want to listen to Summer Sounds: All Day Fritz Saturday on 27 February, 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm also at MC2 Cruise into the Summer night with rocky, jazzy, swingy sounds and circus arts. Join Melbourne musical legends All Day Fritz for a harmonious musical free-for-all. This is a Free Event no bookings necessary.

Summer is in full swing now so don't forget to book your kids swimming classes for Term 1 at Westerfolds Sports Centre. Vacancies fill fast so be quick to avoid disappointment.

Dancing is a wonderful activity for your children it can be very exciting and a great way for them to keep fit. Here are a few local dance schools to consider. Karen Margaret Studio, Templestowe Dance, Parkwood Dance Academy and Academy Of Dance. They are now taking enrolments for 2016.

I hope you all have a great month and enjoy reading our February 2016 issue. If you ever miss out on a copy of Your Child in Manningham you can read it online at www.yourchildinmanningham.com.au.

Wishing all our readers a Happy Valentines Day and hope your day was filled with Romance, Love and Happiness.

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Papparich Express Westfield Doncaster

Open For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Free Coffee or Tea with any main meal purchase for the month of February 2016 From Mon-Thurs.

(Expires 29/02/2016) *Conditions Apply

PH: 9846 4983 Westfield Doncaster Shoppingtown Food Court

PH: 9848 6403 Shop F002, 619 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.

25 Anderson St, Templestowe www.deganitemplestowe.com.au Degani Templestowe Mon 7am-5.30pm Tues-Sun 7am-10.00pm

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Great Gluten Free Menu EXTENSIVE DELICIOUS BREAKFAST MENU (Eggs Benedict Our Most Pop ular) Birthday cakes made to order continental, home made or come and see if we have one ready for you.

SEASONAL MENU AND FULLY LICENSED (Specialising in Wines Sourced From Local Australian Wineries)

GOURMET LUNCHES Large Selection of Herbal Teas & Devonshire Teas Available

CAFÉ OPEN 7 DAYS 8AM TO 5PM PHONE: 9844 0365 61 - 63 YARRA STREET, WARRANDYTE To Advertise in Your Child in Manningham Call 9858 2038 or 0413 577 668

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one - on - one Tuition

Reading Results

Give your child a head start Get Ready For Prep Now!

• Kinder Kids - Get Ready for Prep • Fun & Exciting - Pre Reading & Writing Programs

• Primary School - Tuition Reading Writing & Spelling Programs

• A Multisensory Phonetic Approach Contact Merle Avital Registered with the Victorian Institute of Teachers

Tel: 9846 4709 Mob: 0412 033 433

Templestowe Heights Primary School “inspiring learners for life”

School Tours 1st, 9th and 17th March Open Day & Night 25th May Story Time Program Term 2 and 3 We invite you to take a tour of our inclusive and collaborative learning community.

PH 03 9850 1796 276 - 300 High Street, Templestowe Lower, 3107

www.templestowehts.vic.edu.au

ANGELA’S WHIMSICAL CAKES Designer Cakes Specifically Made For Your Special Occasion Cakes, Cup Cakes, Cake Pops, Cookies, Birthdays

Christenings

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Contact Angela Mob: 0412 103 454 or Phone: 9846 8617 Visit Angela's Whimsical Cakes on facebook Email abrancatella@optusnet.com.au To Advertise in Your Child in Manningham Call 9858 2038 or 0413 577 668

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Mention this ad when booking your party and we will provide a complimentary celebration cake.

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GIVE YOUR CLEVER CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE !

• Qualified teachers • Vibrant environment • 75 mins sessions

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16 months - 4 years: • Discover • Climb • Create • Dance • Socialise • Imagine • Spend quality learning time with your child NEW 3 - 5 years: • Ready to Read • Letters • Sounds • Numbers 'Children really do shine!' - Parent

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高级游泳学校。 提供高质量的游泳课程。 每周7天都有。 教练皆持证和经验丰富。 现在就打电话来了解更多信息吧！ 水中娱乐

PH: 9846 1222

9842 1135 0425 865 479

Corner of Parker & Swilk Street Templestowe www.westerfolds.com.au

www.livelylearning.net.au Venue: 3 Feathertop Ave, Lower Templestowe

Where EVERYONE is a

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AGES 3-18 Dance Drama Singing Acting Congratulations to Mackenzie for his performance in Opera Australia's Production of Puccini's Tosca at the State Theatre

Doncaster

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Box Hill

Ph 9898 1275 or 0408 581 943 www.karenmargaretstudios.com.au karenmargaretstudios@bigpond.com To Advertise in Your Child in Manningham Call 9858 2038 or 0413 577 668

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A Natural Approach to Fertility

Planning a pregnancy?

Having difficulties conceiving?

FERTILITY ASSESSMENT CLINIC

Looking for a more holistic approach to fertility issues?

Creativity & excellence in framing designs Preserve Precious Memories Gift Vouchers Available Tunstall Square Shopping Centre 141 Beverley Street, Doncaster East PH: 03 9842 5782 www.hallofframe.net.au pam@hallofframe.com.au

YOUR CONVENIENT ONE STOP LAUNDRY SERVICE COIN LAUNDROMAT WASH.DRY.FOLD SERVICE IRONING SERVICE DRY CLEANING SERVICE PET LINEN WASH PICKUP & DELIVERY SERVICE FREE WiFi CHILDRENS PLAY AREA LIBRARY Check us on Facebook for all the services ...LET US TAKE A LOAD OFF YOU!

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WHAT’S ON AT THE CHERRY HILL TAVERN

CHERRY HILL TAVERN PH: 9841 8122 189 Reynolds Road, Doncaster East www.cherryhilltavern.com.au

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ENROL NOW FOR 2016

Mums!

Looking for Great Quality Childcare?

Our well qualified team offers care of the very HIGHEST standard.

We are a 40 place centre so your child will be looked after by a small number of familiar carers Our Kinder Program is delivered by a qualified Kindergarten Teacher Easy access to freeway. Right next to Blackburn Road exit on the Eastern Established for over 30 years.

For all enquiries or to book a centre tour

Ph: 9842 3900

84 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East

Montessori Tutoring Supporting your child's performance for Life

Confidence, Independence, Self Esteem, Joy of Learning

Call Margaret for FREE Consultation PH:0403 500 771 www.montessoritutor.com.au Chinese Traditional Bone Setting If you have body aches, back pain we can help with your treatment

Our Services Include.

Test Drive a playgroup just $10 for term 1!

Mon or Thurs mornings. Call 9944 1839, info@wnh.org.au www.warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au

Cupping Ironing Reduce Joint Dislocations Contact Evelyn 0417 176 088 to book an appointment.

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TEMPLESTOWE VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

OPEN DAYS Saturday Morning March 19th Tours available from 9.00am to 11.00am

Wednesday Day/Night May18th 2016 Tours available from 9.30am, 10.30am, 12.30am and 6.30pm to 8.00pm

PREP TRANSITION FLYING START PROGRAM Wednesday June 1st, 8th, 15th i-TIME WEDNESDAY April 27th, May 25th For further information or to arrange a tour with the Principal Please Contact Us On (03) 8850 5777 15 Birchwood Avenue, Lower Templestowe www.tempvalprimary.vic.edu.au

Weekly Swimming Lessons at Westerfolds Sports Centre

ENROL NOW 2016

& Receive 2 Week Free Conditions Apply 3 YEAR OLD KINDER AND 4 year old FUNDED KINDER

2 Qualified and experienced Kindergarten Teachers to prepare your child for their schooling years.

• Purpose Built Long Day Care Centre & Funded Full Time Kinder Enrolments Available For Children Aged 6 Weeks to 6 Years • Full time, Part time, and Casual Care • 5 Healthy Meals Each Day

• Professional, motivated and experienced educators

• Computer/NEW Sports Program/ FREE Hey Dee Ho Classes • Safe and Stimulating indoor/outdoor environments • We Implement the Early Years Learning Framework

Phone: (03) 9846 4011 Cnr Swilk & Parker Street Templestowe cuddlybear1999@hotmail.com www.cuddlybear.com.au To Advertise in Your Child in Manningham Call 9858 2038 or 0413 577 668

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WE HAVE MOVED!

Do you have any travel plans??

Come in and see us for all your vaccine and travel health advice.

We Have Doctors Available When Your Family Needs Them Swift Clinic - For All Your Repeat Referrals And Scripts

Eye specialised assessments

Professional and Friendly Staff

Phone 88 500 500 www.mgp.net.au Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9am to 5pm 200 High Street (Crn Manningham Road) Manningham Medical Centre, Lower Templestowe

COLOSSUS

Continental Supermarket Specialising in Imported Groceries Deli Products and Liquor

WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF SO MANY PRODUCTS Huge Selection of Pastas Gluten Free Products Sugar Free Products Dips/Anti Pasto Olives/Deli Meats

Beans/Legumes/Nuts Huge Selection Of Coffee Large Selection Of Cheese Greek, Italian, Croatian Sweets Spices/Breads

For all Enquiries PH: 03 9857 9971 6-8 Stutt Avenue, Doncaster Trading Hours Mon - Wed 9am - 5.30pm Thursday 9am - 6pm Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 8.30am - 3.30pm Sunday and Public Holidays Closed

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BACK TO SCHOOL CROSSWORD

Across 3. sticks things together 6. these cut paper 8. a room where you learn 9. it a type of bag 10. what you write on

Down 1. subject teaches you to spell 2. helps you colour pictures 4. person who is in charge of the school 5. subject teaches you to add 7. the person in charge of your class

Kids Corner PO Box 876 Templestowe Vic 3106 email: info@yourchildinmanningham.com.au ph: (03) 9858 2038 Mob: 0413 577 668 24

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FACE PAINTING SATURDAY EARLY SESSION

FRIDAY NIGHT CHARLIE THE CLOWN

EVERY WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY LUNCH BALLOON TRICKS

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OPEN WEEK Tues 1st To Sat 5th March

New Studio In Doncaster East Classes Offered In 2016 Jazz, Tap RAD Ballet Contemporary Hip Hop Adult Tap Acrobatics and Performing Arts

Classes for each age group from babies to 7 years Templestowe Area

Phone Natascha 0403 072 564

www.kindermusik.com

Ages 3 and above. Examinations offered in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary. Annual Performances.

Studios in Templestowe and Doncaster.

Contact - Cassie O'Sullivan (Director) PH: 0411 273 076 info@tda.dance www.templestowedanceacademy.com.au

Macedon Barber Shop Specialising in Toddler, Primary Teens and Mens Cuts Mens Hair Cut Child Up To 6 Years Old Primary School Cuts Secondary School Cuts University Pensioner/Seniors Buzz Cut Flat Rate Saturday Mens/University All Others

$25 $15 $18 $20 $23 $18 $18 $25 $20

For All Enquiries Call 0403 167 695. No Appointments Necessary!

19 Macedon Road, Lower Templestowe Trading Hours: Mon -Wed 9 am to 5pm Thur to Fri 9am to 6pm Sat 8am to 2pm

Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays To Advertise in Your Child in Manningham Call 9858 2038 or 0413 577 668

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Handy Phone Numbers Ambulance Fire Police.....DIAL 000 HOSPITALS 9895 3333 Box Hill Hospital...................................................

9345 5522 Royal Childrens Hospital (Parkville).....................

8458 4444 Mercy Woman’s Hospital......................................

CRISIS CENTRES Poison.................................................................. 13 11 26 Kids Help Line......................................................1800 551 800 Life Line............................................................... 13 11 14 Suicide Help Line Victoria only............................

1300 651 251 Nurse-On-Call......................................................1300 606 024 Child Protection Unit (Whitehorse Rd)................

1300 360 391 Child Protection After Hours Service...................

131 278 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre..........................

1800 015 188 or 9373 0123 Sexual Assault Services (After Hours)..................

9349 1766 Centres Against Sexual Assault............................

1800 806 292 Life Circle – HOPELINE…......................................

1300 364 673 Emergency All Hours Chiropractor........................

9852 0055 The Compassionate Friends ................................

(03) 9888 4944

YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION Doncaster Police Complex...................................

8841 3999 Warrandyte Police Station...................................9844 3231

OTHER Manningham Council..........................................9840 9333 9844 3082 Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Warrandyte.................

132 660 Locum After Hours after 6pm (Bulk Bill).............

Breast Feeding Helpline .....................................1800 686 268 9885 0855 Breast Feeding Association ................................

If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 9858 2038

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Contents & Index of Advertisers ...

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child Swimming Classes Features Articles Medical Centre 6 10 14 18 22 26

What’s For Lunch Easing Your Child into School New Kid on The Block The Montessori Method Concrete Thought The Holidays Are Over Welcome Back Routine.

Regulars 28 Handy Phone Numbers 31 What’s On In Manningham 24 Kids Corner Barber 27 Macedon Barber Car Sales 8 Doncaster BMW Cakes 11 Angela’s Whimsical Cakes Childrens Music 27 Kindermusik Templestowe Child Care 21 Cuddly Bear Child Care Kinder 19 Doncaster East Day Care Childrens Intelligence Program 13 Lively Learning Dance School 20 Parkwood Dance Academy 13 Karen Margaret Studio 27 Templestowe Dance 25 Academy Off Dance Deli - Continental 23 Colossus Delicatessen Frame Shop 15 Hall Of Frame

Doctors and Specialists 23 Manningham General Practice 15 Manningham General Practice Fertility Clinic 19 Chinese Traditional Bone Setting 19 Centre Of Holistic Medicine Global Standard Air Neutraliser 9 Oxira Local Activities 5 Manningham Council Laundry Room 15 Doncaster Laundry Room Optometrist 23 Optical Sight Oven Cleaning 25 Oven U Party Venue and Cafe 12 Melbourne Cookie Co Play Centre 29 Lollipops Play Land Primary Schools 27 Templestowe Heights Primary School 21 Templestowe Valley Primary School Real Estate 16 Fletchers Real Estate Restaurant Taverns-Cafe’s

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Templestowe Hotel Warrandyte Café Degani PappaRich Express Me.Ma Cafe

3 Westerfolds 13 Westerfolds Toy Company 29 Baby Elephant Toy Company Tutors 11 Reading Results 19 Montessori Tutors

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In Manningham WHAT'S ON MANNINGHAM LIBRARY BABY KARAOKE Join us each week for a sing-a-long with simple songs & nursery rhymes.

For parents and babies under 18 months.

All sessions run 2.30pm - 3.00pm

TINY TOTS Story times specially designed for tiny tots up to 3 years of age.

All sessions run 10.30 - 11.00am

STORY TIMES For ages 3 - 5 years, these sessions include stories, rhymes and a craft activities.

All sessions run 11.00 - 11.45am For all information go to www.wml.vic.gov.au

Where to go for VALENTINES DAY CHERRY HILL DEGANI WARRANDYTE CAFÉ PAPPARICH EXPRESS TEMPLESTOWE HOTEL

FREE EVENT Sunday 07 February 2016, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Come and celebrate Chinese New Year with a vibrant, family friendly celebration of Chinese arts and culture. Featuring a wide variety of Chinese music, voice and dance stage performances, Chinese style circus play with Circus Oz, arts activities and face painting inspired by ‘Year of the Monkey’, lantern making, Chinese cuisine, local community stalls, ping pong games, souvenirs and lots more!

Free event, no bookings required.

For more information please contact Bonnie on 0433 061 482 or contact Manningham Council Cultural Services on 9840 9246.or ph 9840 9246

FREE EVENT Summer Sounds: Nicky Bomba Saturday 13 February, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Join us for a Summer day of music building and circus play. BYO voice, instruments and percussion (or use our gear) to create something special with Nicky and the band.

Summer Sounds: All Day Fritz Saturday 27 February, 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm Cruise into the Summer night with rocky, jazzy, swingy sounds and circus arts. Join Melbourne musical legends All Day Fritz for a harmonious musical free-for-all.

For more information please contact Manningham Cultural Services on 9840 9246 or email events@manningham.vic.gov.au

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WHATS ON AT BULLEEN PLAZA

Valentine’s Day Love is in the air at Bulleen Plaza

Spend $20 Enter draw to WIN vouchers PRIZES OVER $200 Entry forms located in Centre. *Conditions Apply

MARKET DAYS 2016 BULLEEN PLAZA February 18 March 17 April 14 May 12 June 9

July 7 August 4 September 1 October 13 November 10

(falls on a Thursday every month) To become a stall holder please contact Centre Management on (03) 9852 0011 F: (03) 9852 0158 E: info@bulleenplaza.com.au For more information please visit www.bulleenplaza.com.au Phone: (03) 9852 0011 79 - 109 Manningham Road, Bulleen