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Kids Corner: Mother’s Day Activities Before I was a Mum Winter Motivation 18 Ways to Save on Groceries

Volume 5

May 2018

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Edi t orsLetter EditorsLetter Welcome to the May edition of Your Child in Whittlesea, School and after school activities are now all back and in full swing, and the days are just flying by - don’t forget to take a little me time and read some of the interesting articles in this month’s magazine. There is a fantastic article What Language are you Teaching your Child?, on page 14. On page 8, Winter Motivation is a helpful read to get you exercising .

Then on page 24, a very handy article on 18 Ways to Save on Groceries.

‘Kids in the Kitchen’ this months has guest chef Ellie cooking up a batch of yummy Scones (with jam and cream) plus a cup of tea for her mum. A fantastic Mother’s Day treat! See page 11 for the recipe. ‘Hanging with Hannah’ can be found on page 10, where Hannah was invited to visit Serle Wetlands Park in Doreen.

If you are looking for some fun activities to keep your children busy this month have a look through the What’s On section, page 20. The Local Libraries are ‘Getting their Geek On!’ 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 Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers, Grandmothers and Step Mothers ... wishing you all an amazing day,

Rachel

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin Serle Wetlands Park Serle Street, Doreen

Hannah was invited this month to play at Serle Wetlands Park, by her friend Aneek.

The girls had lots of fun playing on all the climbing equipment and chasing each other down the slide!

The park has a slide, monkey bars, a sea gull rocker, different types of climbing equipment and a large climbing frame for older children. The playground also includes a clock, spy glass and noughts and crosses. (This is a gated playground as the wetlands are just behind.)

Other facili es includes 2 sheltered areas, 2 BBQs, 2 tables and chairs, 6 park benches, and 2 rubbish bins.

Hannah’s p of the month - There is double the fun when you’re with your friend!

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

S E N O C Day SMother’s

A ernoon Tea Ingredients 20g bu er or margarine 2 cups self-raising flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon milk (for glazing)

Method Step 1 - Turn oven to 220°C. Step 2 - Sieve flour and salt.

Step 3 - Rub bu er into flour and salt using finger ps.

Step 4 - Mix into a so dough using most of the milk. Add more if required.

Step 5 - On a floured surface knead dough (for a short me un l smooth) Step 6 - Pat out dough un l 2cm thick and cut out with a round cu er or glass.

Step 7 - Arrange on a tray and glaze tops with milk.

Step 8 - Bake at 220°C for 10 - 12 minutes (un l golden brown) Step 9 - Cool on a cake cooler.

Step 10 - When cool, break in half and serve with bu er or jam and cream.

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What’s On in Whittlesea Digital Filmmaking Workshop

Colourful Chemistry

Ages 12+

This is your chance to gain some exceptional skills in digital filming and editing whilst making a short film. Get hands on experience with a variety of equipment including: GoPro cameras, drones and Adobe Premiere. This is a two part workshop, participants need to commit to both weeks.

Whittlesea Library Saturday 5 & 19 May 10.00am–12.00noon

Harry Potter Wand Making Workshop Ages 5–12

Using craft materials make your own magical wand. Just like Olivander’s, make sure your wand suits your magic style. Create a spell and find out which school house you belong to: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin.

Whittlesea Library Monday 14 May 3.30pm–4.30pm

Come for some experiments and crafts as we explore the chemistry of colour. Ages 5+ Lalor Library Friday 18 May 3.30pm–4.30pm

Electronic Beats Workshop Make a racket with our resident drum machine enthusiast. Learn how to build beats on hardware drum machines in different styles.

Lalor Library Thursday 10 May 4.30pm–5.30pm

Ages 10+

Virtual Reality

Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality with our new Oculus Rift Virtual Reality system. Visit other worlds, create art in virtual space with Google Tiltbrush and discover the earth’s hidden wonders Mill Park Library Thursday 17 May Code with NAO 7.30pm–8.30pm Learn to write code that Thomastown Library Monday 21 May Tuesday 22 May teaches Hamilton – the 1.00pm–2.00pm 4.00pm–5.30pm NAO humanoid robot – Friday 1 & 8 June to talk and move.

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Co mic Con

Mill Park Library is boldly going where no library has gone before.

It’s Comic Con day at the library!

The day will include: popular comics, special effects workshops, competitions, fan clubs, super heroes, science fiction characters, video games, technology, virtual reality, cosplay, food trucks, and more. Dress up as your favourite character.

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Kids Corner

n i r u Colo m u for M 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 To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 0455 312 166

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Mother’s Day Crossword

Across 3. A hot cup of?

4. Handmade or bought its all about the thought.

5. Hugs and?

7. The name little children call their mum.

Down 1. They are pretty and grow in the garden.

2. Something you can cook mum for breakfast.

6. What day of the week is Mother’s Day?.

7. The 5th month of the year.

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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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6 Before I was a Mum. 8 Winter Motivation.

12 Bang on a can and sing a little song.

14 What Language are you Teaching your Child?

18 When do kids learn to drive.

22 Teaching Self Control.

25 18 Ways to save on Groceries.

Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 11 Kids in the Kitchen 22 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 28 Useful Information

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