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Four Keys to Healthy Disciplin.

Dirty Little Secrets.

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Volume 7

March 2019

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Edi EdittorsLetter orsLetter Welcome to the March issue of Your Child in Whittlesea, With school and activities now back and in full swing it is hard to find that little bit of me time. Why not treat yourself to a quiet cuppa and have a look at some of the articles in this months magazine. Page 8 has an Interesting read Dirty Little Secrets. There is an informative article on page 20 How to leave the appropriate legacy for your children and Massage for Mums and Bubs can be found on page 18.

This month Hanging with Hannah features the beautiful Bollygum Park in Kinglake and Hannah also takes you to see McKenzie Falls in the gorgeous Kinglake National Park, her report can be found on page 10. ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ on page 27, has Darcy making his own breakfast of Scrambled Eggs and Bacon.

What’s On has many community activities happening in March these including the Whittlesea Community Festival and Whittlesea Colour Run, see page 22 for more details.

Kinglake’s Commemorative Events are on page 7.

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 I hope enjoy reading the March magazine,

Rachel

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Marymede Catholic College is a young and vibrant school with outstanding facilities and vast opportunities. As a Prep to Year 12 College we are in a unique position to provide your son or daughter with a COMPLETE education. An education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment. An education that incorporates the latest technology, delivered by teachers who truly care about student learning and an education that stimulates and actively encourages excellence.

Coupled with outstanding College facilities, Marymede's most tangible strength is its strong community. Our teaching and support staff are committed to working together with each individual student through all stages of their academic journey as they work to discover new pathways and aspire to achieve excellence.

At Marymede Catholic College, we believe that we can only seek to get the best from our students by working together in an open and co-operative partnership with parents. However, undoubtedly the most important feature of Marymede is its students – our young men and women seeking to make a difference in the world and who enter adulthood with confidence, self-esteem and the knowledge to successfully tackle life's challenges.

At a time when educational choices are becoming increasingly important, we welcome your enquiry and invite you to visit us and experience our College first hand. Monthly tours are conducted on a regular basis. For tour dates or more information please contact our College Registrar or alternatively, visit our website at www.marymede.vic.edu.au.

Enquire now about 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten Programs at Marymede Early Learning Centre.

Open Day - Sunday March 31: 11.00am – 2.00pm

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin Bollygum Park, Kinglake

40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake

This month Hannah visited the beau ful Bollygum Park in Kinglake. The playground is nestled into the lovely gardens and gum trees, that make up the Kinglake landscape. This amazing space also has a deligh ul Australian story running through it ‘Bollygum’ by author Garry Fleming.

There are 4 swings, 2 basket swings, 2 monkey bars, fireman’s pole, 5 slides, 3 climbing cargo nets, 3 climbing walls, lots to climb over, under and through. There are also musical instruments; a pipe piano, a tyre drum, coun ng beads, fishing poles, crazy mirrors that make you look short and funny and a sand pit with a digger.

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Throughout the park you will find hidden treasures rela ng to the story a wombat, an echidna, Platypus’ House, Frogmouth’s House, Wombat’s House and the Bower Birds Nest - Hannah really enjoyed pretending to be all the different animals and making friends with the wombat. If you like skateboarding, then this is the park for you, it has an incredible skate bowl with some of the most amazing art work for its backdrop.

Other facili es include - a BBQ, drink fountain, 2 undercover areas, lots of tables and chairs, plus other wooden benches, a rubbish bin and toilets.

While in Kinglake, why not make a day of it and visit Kinglake Na onal Park. Where you will find the beau ful McKenzie Falls, just a short walk from the car park.

Hannah’s p of the month - there is so much to play and do at Bollygum, take some snacks or a picnic lunch ... as your kids will not want to leave. I didn’t!

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Young Artists

What’s On in Whittlesea

Ages 5+ Learn about art history and craft movements.

Thomastown Library Mini Picasso Tuesday 5 March 4.00pm–5.00pm Giant Weaving Tuesday 12 March 4.00pm–5.00pm

Construction Club Lalor Community Connection Day All Ages It’s our annual celebration of the Lalor Shopping Precinct in partnership with Lalor Traders Association and Lalor Living and Learning Centre. Enjoy cultural performances, handson science activities, Sisters and Misters, Tommy the Train, ommunity stalls and roving entertainment.

Lalor Library Saturday 2 March 11.00am–2.00pm

Rani Singh in Exhibition

Ages 5+ A new construction project each week, from woodwork to sculpture, technology to LEGO. March: puppets to make a movie.

Thomastown Library Every Thursday during school term 4.00pm–5.00pm

Baby & Beyond Expo All Ages We will showcase local parenting support and services. Demonstrations include: Interactive Play, Yoga Mums and Bubs, Baby Massage, healthy food choices for babies and mindfulness for parents.

Bookings essential. Whittlesea Library

All Ages Malaysian-born Australian local artist Rani Singh’s artwork will be featured in March. ‘I enjoy painting with oil/ acrylic with ideas based on abstract, colour, people and nature’.

Mill Park Library Monday 4 March–Sunday 31 March 22

Friday 15 March 10.00am–1.00pm

Harmony Day Bracelets Make friendship bracelets to celebrate Harmony Day. Lalor Library Wednesday 20 March 3.30pm–4.30pm

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Whittlesea Colour Carnival Holi & Colour Fun Run BIGGER, BETTER and BRIGHTER Sunday 10th March 2019 12.00pm - 6.00pm Meadowglen Athletics Reserve 146-156 McDonalds Road, Epping Play with colour powder, live DJ, lots of dancing, food trucks, market stalls and more ...

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Kids Corner Australian Animals & Birds Z F Q H W E F K M F J E N Z O

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Wombat Koala Kanagroo Platypus Echidna Dingo Possum Bilby Wallaby Numbat Kookaburra Emu Cockatoo Rosella Magpie

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

s g g E d e l Scramb n o c a B & Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten pinch or 2 of salt a couple of shakes of pepper 4 tbs milk 1ts bu er 1 rasher of bacon 1 slice of toast 1/4 ts chopped parsley (for garnish)

Method Step 1 - Mix eggs, salt, pepper and milk.

Step 2 - Melt bu er in saucepan, add egg mixture.

Step 3 - Allow to thicken over gentle hest, s rring con nuously. (Do not overcook.)

Step 4 - Spray frying pan with oil and fry bacon, turning as it cooks, make toast.

Step 4 - Pile on toast, garnish with parsley and serve.

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

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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...

Articles

Advertisers

8 Dirty Little Secrets.

12 Managing our Children Back to School.

14 4 Keys to Healthy Discipline.

18 Massage for Mums and Bubs.

24 Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Kids.

Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 22 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 27 Kids in The Kitchen 28 Useful Information

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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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