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Staying healthy over the holidays.

Bye Bye New Year’s Resolutions!

Bang on a can and sing a little song.

December 2018/January 2019

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Edi t orsLetter EditorsLetter Welcome to our Christmas/New Year Edition of Your Child in Whittlesea magazine.

December really is the most exciting month - with all the child like wonder, excitement and anticipation. If only it wasn’t also the most hectic time of the year!

The magazine this month has some great reading, on page 8 Tips on writing letters to Santa. On page 14 there is interesting article about the benefits of early music education. There are some great Survival Tips, on page 22 for Staying healthy over the holidays and we continue with part 2 - Simple Self Care Tip for busy mums on page 18.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for children, Kids Corner has a Elf colouring in to do and when that is completed maybe mum or dad can help write a ‘Letter to Santa’ .

Tyler has been in the kitchen making Plum Pudding Chocolate Crackles, great for kids to make for Christmas parties or Christmas day, find the recipe on page 27. The community has a lot going on at this time of year - be sure to flick through to page 24 for What’s On. Don’t forget Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the fantastic weather and our local parks and bush walking tracks. Hanging with Hannah can be found on page 10, visiting a local park in Doreen.

I hope you enjoy reading the December/January magazine. My family and I wish all our readers and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Rachel

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When it comes to learning to swim, a good swim school and more importantly, a good swim teacher can make the world of difference to your child's development.

Kingswim has been teaching Aussie kids to swim for more than 30 years and their experience shows. They understand it's the little things that make learning the essential life skill of swimming an enjoyable and meaningful experience for parents and kids alike.

Whether it's noticing the 'first time flusters' and providing some gentle assurance, helping poor Mum carry a few things or knowing when a particular child needs a little extra attention, they make what can be a stressful experience enjoyable for everyone.

Kingswim's programs are Swim Australia registered, and all their teachers hold nationally recognised qualifications. So along with decades of experience, you can be assured that Kingswim's programs are up to date, relevant and accredited.

Kingswim has programs available for babies from 12 weeks of age, right through to graduate level swimmers and most importantly, children are assessed and progressed as they're ready not just when the term ends.

Plus, with warm water and pool deck temperatures, immaculate water quality, and family friendly change rooms, the whole family will be comfortable.

Having taught more than 14 million lessons and with a dedicated learn to swim environment, including purpose-built areas such as graded pool depths and lane lengths, Kingswim is passionate about water safety and is the perfect place to enrol your children in lessons.

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin Collingrove Park Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen

Well, Summer is here and the Christmas holidays are fast approaching - there is no be er me to start visi ng the local park, for picnics, play dates with friends or just a quick trip to burn off a li le energy!

Hannah visited Collingrove Park, Doreen this month and she had a lot of fun playing on all the play equipment. The park has swings, monkey bars, spiders web, a truck rocker, a clock some coun ng beads, a pretend shop front, things you can talk through, 2 slides for different ages and lots of climbing.

The park also offers beau ful gardens with a large oval, paths for walking and riding. An undercover area, a bbq, two picnic tables, two park benches, a rubbish bin and a water fountain.

Hannah’s p of the month - there is no excuse not to visit the park when the sun is shining ... but don’t forget your hat!

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Christmas Trees 1st Craigieburn Scout Group will deliver a freshly cut Christmas Tree to your door.

That’s one less thing you have to worry about this Christmas Season.

Online ordering: www.scoutxmastrees.com

Delivery dates: 1st & 2nd December 8th & 9th December Any queries – email orders@scoutxmastrees.com or call Greg 0419 886 907

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Travelling Jewellery Making Party Delight your daughter with a fabulous jewellery making party! We bring the beading supplies, instructors and the fun to you. This is a perfect messfree activity for your next birthday party.

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Curious Creatures

Ages 3–18

Summer Reading Club is our way to encourage reading over the summer holidays. It is free to join, there are incentive prizes as they read, as well as heaps of activities and events. The more they read the more chances to win prizes!

Read, play, write and explore curious creatures with augmented realities, robots, wild things, zoo animals, Grimm fairytales, monsters, sea creatures, bugs and critters, marsupials and the most curious creature of all…YOU!

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SANTA VISITS

What’s On in Whittlesea Thomastown Christmas Market All Ages Handmade items make for special, thoughtful gifts and you can pick up a selection from our craft stalls while the kids pat some animals, craft activities and more.

Don’t forget to relax with a quality coffee from the coffee cart too!

In partnership with Thomastown Neighbourhood House.

Thomastown Library Saturday 1 December 10.00am–1.00pm

All Ages Join us for some Christmas cheer. Enjoy a story, craft and meet the man in red himself.

Lalor Library Friday 21 December 10.30am–12.00noon Mill Park Library Wednesday 5 December 10.30am–11.00am Thomastown Library Tuesday 11 December 6.00pm–7.00pm Whittlesea Library Thursday 6 December 10.00am–11.00am

Multicultural Festive Songs

Christmas Extravaganza

All Ages The U3A Choir will kick start our festive celebrations with a selection of multicultural songs. Sing along or just enjoy the performance of this wonderful community choir. Stay for a cup of tea or coffee with the choir members afterwards.

Lalor Library Saturday 8 December 12.00noon–1.00pm

All Ages Back-to-back Christmas festivities – all of the fun with none of the fuss! Two back toback days of exciting activities, fun and magic – perhaps even a visit from a special guest.

Mill Park Library Thursday 13 December 6.30pm–8.30pm

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Sunday 16th December 2018 Collingrove Park Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen 5pm Christmas Festival - face painting, jumping castles, food trucks, live music 6pm Community Carols - bring a rug and sing along to all your favourites!

City of Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight

Get ready to celebrate everything Australian with your local community.

Saturday 26th January 2019 6.00pm - 9.30pm City of Whittlesea 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

Tis the season for festive fun so bring the family along to share the spirit at the City of Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight.

Friday 14th December 2018 7.00pm - 10.00pm Terrace Lawns, Civic Centre 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

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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: 0455 312 166 26 Shop Local To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 0455 312and 166mention Your Child In Whittlesea27

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

Ingredients 4 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup Icing Sugar 1 cup Desiccated Coconut 3 tbs Cocoa 250g Copha White Chocolate Melts Spearmint Leaves Jaas

g n i d d u Plum P s e l k c a r C e t a l Choco

Method Step 1 - Place pa y pans into pa y pan trays.

Step 2 - Combined Rice bubbles, Icing sugar, Desiccated Coconut, Cocoa and mix together.

Step 3 - Melt Copha on the stove, leave to cool a li le then add to dry mixture and mix.

Step 4 - Scoop mixed, mixture into pa y pans.

Step 5 - Place in the refrigerator to set.

Step 6 - Melt chocolate in the microwave, and dribble onto chocolate crackles then add jaas and spearmint leaves, to look like Holly.

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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

13 11 26 1800 551 800 13 11 14 1300 651 251 1300 606 024 13 12 78 1800 015 188 or 9373 0123 9349 1766 1800 806 272 1800 819 817 1300 364 673 13 000 SANDS/13 000 2673 1800 686 268

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...

Articles

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8 Tips on writing your letter to Santa.

14 Bang on a can and sing a little song.

18 Simple Self - Care Tips for Busy Mums - Part 2.

20 Bye Bye New Year’s Resolutions.

22 Staying healthy over the holidays.

Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 24 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 27 Kids in The Kitchen 28 Useful Information

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ABC - Play School Concert Bluebird Early Learning Centre City of Whittlesea - Immunisation Dazzling Little Things Gilson College Home with Income Inflatable World Kilmore International School Kingswim Kool Kidz Mill Park Lasting Lessons Little Flyers Marymede Catholic College Nestoras Parentmedic Valley Presbyterian Church Ready, Steady, Go St Paul the Apostle TBS Software Victorian Language School

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21 Century learners, the children will experience a thinking curriculum which is rigorous, rich and relevant and caters for their intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual needs.”

APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT 2018, 2019 & 2020 ARE NOW OPEN for Years Prep to Six School Tours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am or by appointment

Enquiries: 80 Bassetts Road Doreen 3754 Phone: 9216 2000 enrolments@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au www.spadoreen.catholic.edu.au To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 0455 312 166

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