Your Child in Whittlesea August 2019

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Celebrating National Science & Book Weeks this August See What’s On and Kids Corner for details.

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August 2019

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Edi EdittorsLetter orsLetter Welcome to the August magazine, How chilly is the weather at the moment? If you’re like me running around after little ones you will be keeping a little warmish! With school back in full swing and all the after school activities, it is hard to remember that you need time too. Have a look at the article on page 6, ‘Getting Back to Eating Naturally’.

Life is busy! - hopefully you can spare a few quiet minutes, to sit down and enjoy some of the fantastic reading in this months magazine. Find out about the Newly Renovated Mill Park Library on page 12. Page 14, has an article ‘Going with the Flow,’ when on holidays with a baby, and ‘Difficult Defiance’ can be found on page 24.

This month we celebrate both ‘Book Week’ and ‘Science Week’. What’s On, has some exciting activities for you to participate in at your local library, these can be found on page 20. Kids Corner is also celebrating science with an Edible Slime Recipe to make on page 26 and the Hanging with Hannah park report has Hannah visiting the V. R. Michael Reserve, in Lalor.

I hope you enjoy reading the August edition,

Rachel

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin V. R. Michael Resever 492 High Street, Lalor

On a sunny, cold and windy Sunday a ernoon, Hannah took Polar Bear out to the park to play.

V. R. Michael Reserve has been redesigned into a beau ful play space - there is lots of fun and exci ng climbing equipment, swings, a slide, a spinner, a wobble board and two trampolines. With an amazing Pirate theme - Ahoy There!

The play area also includes two rotundas, three park benches for watching your child play, a bbq, a rubbish bin, a drink fountain, and toilets that are close by. Which makes it great for both a picnic or party venue.

Hannah’s Tip of the Month - If its sunny, yet cold, rug up with a beanie, jumper and coat to meet your friends at the park for a play.

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

Nana’s p u o S n e k Chic

Ingredients: 2 Litres of chicken stock (salt reduced) 6 x Chicken Thighs 2-3 x Medium Carrots 2 x Medium Onions 4-6 x Medium Sticks Celery 2 x Garlic Cloves 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes (optional) Olive Oil

Method: Cut carrots in quarters then slice thinly, slice onion and celery in similar size, slice or crush garlic , fry in a li le olive oil with chilli if using, add stock, bring to the boil then simmer ll vegetables are so . In the mean me chop chicken in small bite size pieces add to soup and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes.

(Some mes I add Risoni Pasta) Add chopped chives.

Season with salt and pepper if required.

Mill Park Library has Parents in Mind The newly renovated Mill Park Library is now open! After 11 weeks of fervent bustling activity, it now proudly offers a range of improved services and facilities for the community. It's amazing what new carpet and flooring, fresh paint, new furniture and clear signage can do to a space.

The children's area is now a more multi-functional space with movable shelving to increase flexibility for activities.

Hooray! There's now a mini stage area that has been developed for storytimes and there is an area dedicated to pram parking.

A new cubby house provides a great sensory experience for children of all ages.

The Parents' Room has been updated and now includes a nappy-changing station.

Don't worry, we've thought of everything. A breastfeeding nook with beautiful exterior book shelving has been designed for maximum comfort. The curved seating provides a little privacy while mothers multi-task – allowing them to effortlessly feed, chat and watch older children. There's even power points close by to charge your phone or pump or whatever your needs may be.

Did you know‌ a sound engineer was brought in to assess the space and write a report for the architect? (This included popping balloons around the library!) Now, the addition of acoustic tiles bookending the area is all the shushing needed! They will reduce the impact of the singing and squeals of joy within the area on those reading or concentrating on quiet study throughout the library.

The outdoor deck area allows families to participate in outdoor activities or enjoy the natural environment.

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Chancez Café, operated by Araluen, has been constructed and is now centrally located in the library. While coffee and other hot drinks will keep parents happily fuelled, the café now has an oven to be able to offer some hot food options on top of the usual treats. It will also be open 5 days a week! So, if your child is peckish after storytime, there's no need to rush off, you can sit and relax awhile longer at the library with everything you need within reach.

Book Express is another new feature. It's a special collection of the best, newest and most popular fiction and non-fiction titles and is perfect for parents on the go with limited time to browse! All titles are available for immediate borrowing for a 3 week loan with no renewals, no holds and a limit of 5 Book Express items at once. So if you are 120 in line for a copy of Michelle Obama's Becoming now is your chance to jump the queue and grab your copy for a quick read.

Jack Chan, Community Coordinator, Mill Park Library

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Whittlesea Library Presents Outreach Storytime Sessions Orchard Road, Community & Early Learning Centre Doreen 10.00am - 10.30am Thursday 22 August 2019 Thursday 12 September 2019 Thursday 10 October 2019 Thursday 14 November 2019

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What’s On in Whittlesea Frogs & Our Creeks Ever wondered about our local frogs and how important they are? Come along and join the Merri Creek Management Committee and find out more about our local frogs. Craft, outdoor play and live frogs so please wear your old clothing.

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Whittlesea Library Kids 8+ Monday 12 August

Special Storytime Come dressed as your favourite story character as we celebrate Book Week with some special stories and craft.

Thomastown Library Ages 3–5 Tuesday 20 August 10.30am–11.30am

Make and bind your own book to celebrate book week.

Thomastown Library Ages 5–17 Thursday 22 August 3.30pm–5.00pm

Moonhack Create your own Lunar Module Simulator to land safely on the moon using Scratch coding. Must have coding experience. Bookings essential.

Mill Park Library Ages 8+ Wednesday 14 August 4.30pm–5.30pm

Engineers Without Borders Learn to think like an engineer and use technology to solve a sustainability problem.

Thomastown Library Ages 9+ Saturday 10 August 11.00am–12.00noon

Creative Discipline

VR in Space Get lost on a cosmic adventure as we explore space in Virtual Reality.

Lalor Library Thursday 22 August 4.00pm–6.00pm 22

Bookmaking

Author Lou Harvey-Zahra Join us and learn more about creative discipline with author Lou Harvey-Zahra.

Happy child, happy home.

Whittlesea Library Adults Monday 19 August 10.30am–11.30am

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Come Stem with Us School Readiness How can I prepare?

How do you know when your child is ready? What does readiness mean?

If you are thinking of starting school next year then this session is for you.

Date Time Location

Thursday *th August 7.00pm - 8.30pm Epping Views Primary School Mansfield Street, Epping Contact Family Services Education Officer Phone 03 9404 8865 Cost Free Registration Book online

This National Science Week, Whittlesea Tech School is opening its doors to girls, women and non-binary people of northern Melbourne for an afternoon of STE(A)M* celebration.

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Friday 16th August 2019 3.30pm - 6.00pm Whittlesea Tech School Building N, Melbourne Polytechnic 415 Dalton Road, Epping 3076 Contact Vahiri Mackintosh Phone 03 9269 8368 Cost Free Registration Book online

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Kids Corner National Science Week 10th - 18th August

Spot the 8 Differences Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Whittlesea Contact us: Kids Corner PO Box 280 Doreen 3754 email: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au ph:260455 312 166 Shop Local and mention Your Child In Whittlesea

Chia Seed Slime What you will need - 1/4 cup chia seeds - 1 & 3/4 cups water - food colouring - 3 - 4 cups corn flour

How to make Chia Seed Slime Mix the Chia seeds, water and food colouring together.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Uncover and add the corn flour a li le at a me. About a cup at a me. Mix and then con nue un l you achieve the desired consistency. It should look like regular slime.

Slimy, and slips off of your hands.

Slime can be stored, covered in the refrigerator. You will need to add a li le water each me you take out to play.

(As this will reac ve the slime.)

This slime is safe to eat - however, I don’t think it would taste nice.

If you have enjoyed this experiment why not take a look at Dr Seuses’ Bartholomew and the Oobleck.

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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....................................................................

Parentline Victoria...................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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6 Getting Back to Eating Naturally 12 Mill Park Library Editorial 14 Going with the flow 18 Unsettled Baby?

20 Chickpeas are the Champion 24 Difficult Defiance

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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