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Edi EdittorsLetter orsLetter Welcome to the April edition of Your Child in Whittlesea, Easter is almost here and the year is flying by to quickly! Can you believe school holidays are again, upon us? Promise yourself, that you will take time out for a quiet cuppa and have a look at some of the articles in this months magazine. There is an interesting read on the Benefit of the Beat, on page 8 and how Exercise + Child = Enhanced Brain Performance, can be found on page 6. On page 20, Sleep Glorious Sleep, something we could all do with a little more of.

‘Kids in the Kitchen’ has Jade as this months guest chef cooking a yummy family favourite Chocolate Ripple Cake with an Easter twist, on page 11. ‘Hanging with Hannah’ can be found on page 10, with Hannah out and about visiting Wellington Street Playground in Mernda. (This would be a great local playground to visit on a sunny Autumn day over the School Holidays.)

If you are looking for some fun activities to keep your children busy over the School Holidays, have a look through the What’s On section, page 22. The Mernda CFA is running an Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser see page 9 for more details, and Lollipops Playland are hosting their annual Fun Filled Day for the Good Friday Appeal. This years Commemorative ANZAC Day Services can be found on page 25.

If you know of any community events coming up that could be featured in What’s On, please email to let us know - info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au Wishing all our readers a Safe and Happy Easter break,

Rachel Thank you for taking Your Child in Whittlesea into your home and please support local business

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin Wellington Street Playground Mernda

Hannah visited Wellington street playground in Mernda this month. This local park and playground has plenty to offer your li le one - a trampoline, 2 swings, a large basket swing, 2 slides, a climbing wall, a monkey bar, a see-saw, 2 spinners, a balancing board, assorted climbing equipment including a tunnel. There is even a place to play shops with your friends or mummy.

The park offers grassed areas for running and tumbling, and paths for riding bikes around, 2 park benches to sit and watch your children, 1 sheltered area with picnic table, 2 bbqs, 2 rubbish bins, a drink fountain and exercise equipment for grown ups. However, there are no toilets at this playground.

Hannah’s p of the month - Even party dress and party shoes feel at home in the playground.(And when its sunny don’t forget your sunglasses!)

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n e h c t i K e h t n Kids i With Jade

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500ml thickened cream 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 250g pkt of choc ripple biscuits Li le Easter Eggs and Easter Bunnies

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ANZAC DAY 2019

Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park Inc. Service Starts sharp at 10.30am, On 25.04.2019 375 Kangaroo Ground - Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground Light refreshments to follow.

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What’s On in Whittlesea ADHD to the Power of Three

Harry Potter Trivia Ages 13+ Are you a wizard or a muggle?

Test your Potter knowledge and find out.

Mill Park Library Monday 8 April 7.00pm–8.00pm

Electronic Beats

Carolyn Angelin author of ADHD to the Ages 12+ Power of Three – The Teenage Years, will Explore the creation of electronic discuss the minefield of raising four boys, beats in different styles with including triplets with ADHD and how she software and hardware drum has tackled issues such as driving, self-harm, machines. mental healthproblems, and specialised Lalor Library schooling.

Mill Park Library Wednesday 10 April Thursday 4 April 4.30pm–5.30pm 7.00pm–8.30pm Youth Week Art Challenge

Mega Art, Craft & Design Workshop

Food decorating, easel painting, glitter stencils and face painting – learn and get hands-on! Don’t forget your smock or old clothes as this activity will get messy.

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Whittlesea Library Monday 15 April 10.30am–12.30pm

Terrariums and Water Bugs Learn about our local waterway systems with Merri Creek Water Management as we discover local insects and fauna.

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Ages 13+ Creative fun! From drawing challenges, art stickers to make and trade, chances to win prizes and more. Materials and pizza provided!

In partnership with City of Whittlesea Baseline for Young People.

Book now as spaces are limited.

Registration by phone 9404 8800 or email baseline@whittlesea.vic.gov.au Lalor Library Wednesday 10 April 11.00am–2.00pm

African Drumming Workshop Join African Star Dance and Drumming and learn the rhythms of African music. Bookings essential.

Mill Park Library Thursday 18 April 2.00pm-3.00pm

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A Little Nature Play Date Thursday 11th April 2019 Time 10.30am - 11.30am Location - Whittlesea Public Gardens Barry Road, Thomastown Open your child to the wonder of nature.

With natural items to touch , smell and see.

Hills to roll down and frogs to meet!

Facilitated by Merri Creek Management Committee and recommended for parents/carers and children (2-5 years)

Art in the Park

Epping RSL Memorial March

Date Sunday 14th April 2019 Time 10.00am - 2.00pm Location - Hawkstowe Pincin Area Plenty Gorge Park Gordons Road, South Morang

Sunday 14th April Assemble - 10.00am Step off - 10.30am

With Plenty Valley Arts on hand to dish out interactive art making workshops with plenty of tips from master artists, your children are certain to have an amazing and educational day in the beautiful Plenty Gorge Park.

Assembly Location - Epping Hotel Crn Coulstock Ave & High Street, Epping Service Location - Epping Memorial Hall High Street, Epping

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ANZAC DAY 25th April 2019

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DOREEN RSL Dawn Service - Commencing 5.55am Doreen War Memorial Laurimar Primary School Armidale Road, Doreen Gun Fire Breakfast - gold coin donation

EPPING RSL Assemble 4.45am Prelude 5.00am Dawn Service 6.00am Epping RSL 195 Harvest Road, Epping Followed by a Gun Fire Breakfast

KANGAROO GROUND WAR MEMORIAL Commemoration Service -10.30am 375 Kangaroo Ground - Yarra Glen Road Kangaroo Ground Light refreshments after the service WHITTLESEA RSL March - meet at 2.00pm KINGLAKE Step-off - 2.30pm Dawn Service - 5.00am Whittlesea Bowls Club St Peter’s Anglican Church Church Street, Whittlesea Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Middle Kinglake Wreath Laying Service - 3.00pm Gun Fire Breakfast - 6.00am Arch Memorial BEVERIDGE Commemoration Service - 11.00am War Memorial - Community Centre Refreshments after the service

WONDONG War Memorial Wreath Laying Service - 12.00 midday

Commemoration Service - 3.30pm Soldier Memorial Refreshments after the service (All Welcome) Whittlesea Bowls Club Church Street, Whittlesea

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Useful Information Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police Hospitals

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Northern Hospital...................................................

Austin - Heidelberg.................................................

Box Hill Hospital......................................................

Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

8405 8000 9496 5000 9895 3333 9345 5522

Crisis Centres Poisons....................................................................

Kids Help Line..........................................................

Lifeline.....................................................................

Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only).............................

Nurse-on-Call..........................................................

Child Protection - (After Hours Service)..................

Domestic Violence Crisis Centre.............................

Sexual Assault Service (After Hours).......................

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

Victims of Crime Helpline.......................................

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

SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline

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Your Local Police Station .

Epping Police..........................................................

Kinglake Police........................................................

Mernda Police.........................................................

Mill Park Police.......................................................

Whittlesea Police ...................................................

9409 8100 57861333 9216 1200 9407 3333 97162102

Other Whittlesea City Council....................................

9217 2170

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

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6 Exercise + Child = Enhanced Brain Performance 8 Benefit of the Beat 12 Phonological awareness and learning to read 14 Beat the Morning Blues ..

18 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation 20 Sleep Glorious Sleep 24 Grandpa, What did you do in The War?

Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 11 Kids in the Kitchen 22 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 28 Useful Information Book a full page ad from only $285 per month Call 0455 312 166

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St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School “Engaging with the World” “I think therefore I am.”

(Rene Descartes - French Philosopher 1596 - 1650)

“Our class is like a persuasive piece of writing or a tug of war, sharing different perspectives, finding ways to agree, bouncing off each other, looking for answers, trying to persuade each other.” (Year Five Student) “I used to just look on the surface, here I am challenged to go beyond.”

(Year Six Student)

“We are a collective family and we collaborate, so we can branch off other people’s ideas.” (Year Five Student)

School Tours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9.30am by appointment 80 Bassetts Road Doreen 3754 Phone: 9216 2000 or email: office@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au Website: www.spadoreen.catholic.edu.au Principal: Mr Phil Doherty To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 0455 312 166

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