Your Child in Whittlesea September 2019

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Whittlesea Your Local Family Magazine

Just Tell Stories De-stress this Spring Kids Corner and much more ...

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September 2019

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Edi EdittorsLetter orsLetter Welcome to the September magazine, How exciting is it ... Spring has finally arrived!

Spring is a great time of year, as we are more likely to venture outside. Riding and walking to school becomes more attractive and going to park becomes a weekend must. Hannah visited Taunton Park in Bundoora this month, Hanging with Hannah can be found on page 10. If you have a favourite park for Hannah to come and visit, please email us to let us know where it is - info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au.

This month there is an interesting article for parents on the 5 Ways to Advocate for your Child with a Disability on page 6, and a fantastic read on page 20 What is the importance of Art in a Public Spaces? On page 26, Kids Corner there is a Fairy Tale Castle colouring in page and Father’s Day Activity to fill in and give to your dad.

Should I be teaching my pre-schooler to read and write? page 18, I found helpful as I too question this. Will she be ready? Should I do more? However, I keep in mind that my pre-schooler prefers to spend time reading stories, singing songs and playing make believe, and this too is important for her growth.

Your Child in Whittlesea wishes all the dads, step dads, and grandfathers a wonderful Father’s Day,

Rachel

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin Taunton Park Taunton Drive, Bundoora

With the Spring sunshine around Hannah, rugged up against the cold and headed out to Taunton Park in Bundoora for a play. Taunton Park is a lovely neighbourhood playground with plenty to spark your child’s interests - with climbing equipment, a slide, spinner, swings, and play shop front window.

The park has some beau ful old trees around which give it a cosy feel. There is a half basket ball court, a bbq, a shelter, table and benches, sea ng to watch your child play, a drink tap, and a rubbish bin. However, this playground dose not have a toilet.

Hannah’s Tip of the Month - Don’t forget to look out for the pre y Spring Flowers!

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

s t i u c s i B Banana Ingredients: 3 Large Bananas (mashed) 125g Butter 1 cup Raw Sugar 1 ½ cups Self-raising Flour ½ cup Coconut ½ cup Rolled Oats

Method: Step 1 - Preheat oven to 230C and line a backing tray with backing paper.

Step 2 - Cream bu er and sugar using an electric mixer.

Step 3 - S r in the mashed bananas un l combined.

Step 4 - Add in the flour, oats and coconut and s r un l combined.

Step 5 - Using a teaspoon place mixture on to backing tray, leaving room for the biscuits to spread.

Step 6 - Place biscuits into the oven and turn temperature to 200C, and back for 10 minutes.

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What’s On in Whittlesea Taste of Thomastown Food Festival

Messy Makers Ages 5–12 Join us for some arty fun as we learn and create artworks based on different artists from history.

Thomastown Library Food & Stories Tuesday 10 & 17 September

Kids Book Club

All Ages Celebrate foods made and grown in Thomastown. There will be free tastings, workshops, kids activities and the monthly market. Presented by Thomastown Neighbourhood House in partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library and the City of Whittlesea.

Thomastown Library Saturday 7 September 10.00am–2.00pm

Ages 9–12 Love to read? Come and share your passion for books in this book club especially for you. Discuss the books you love, while discovering new ones to take home.

Mill Park Library NEW! Tween Reads Thursday 12 Sept

Toy and Learning Library

Ages 0–12 Toy Library = a range of educational STEAM Club and stimulating toys.

All Ages Learning Library = a range of STEM Join us for some wacky experiments, robotics equipment. amazing arts and engineering feats as we explore the core subjects of Science, Lalor Toy Library Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths Every Thursday (STEAM). See website for session details 11.00am–12.00noon Every Friday including themes and equipment.

11.30am–12.30pm Mill Park Library Every Saturday Edison Robots 11.00am–12.00noon Must attend all sessions.

Lalor Learning Library Tuesday 3, 10, 17 September Every Tuesday 4.30pm–5.30pm 4.00pm–5.00pm Whittlesea Library Every Thursday Wednesday 4 & 18 September 4.00pm–5.00pm 4.00pm–5.00pm 22

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Raising Resilient Teens

Experience the vibrancy, colour and soul of the Mooncake Festival, a celebration of thanksgiving, prosperity and family reunion.

Date - Tuesday 10th September Time - 6.30pm - 8.30pm Community Room Westfield Edge Community Space Westfield Plenty Valley Shop Mm1, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park Registration - Book online

Date - Saturday 14th September Time - 7.00pm - 9.30pm Epping Memorial Hall 827 High Street, Epping

Topics include: What is resilience?

How can we build the resilience of our teens and how to connect with and understand your teenager?

Mooncake Festival

Toy Sleepover Mill Park Library Thursday 19 September 6.00pm–7.00pm Bring your teddy bear or other soft toy, to a special Bedtime Storytime and leave it for a sleepover in the library.

Check out the Facebook page to see the adventures your special friend gets up to overnight

in the library.

South Morang Farmers & Makers Market Date - Saturday 21st September Time - 9.00am - 1.00pm Civic Centre Carpark 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang The South Morang Farmers & Makers Market is an initiative by the City of Whittlesea to strengthen the local economy by supporting local farmers, artisans and businesses.

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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:260455 312 166 Shop Local and mention Your Child In Whittlesea

MY DAD My Dad is ________________years old His hair is_________________________ and his eyes are __________________ My Dad likes to wear _______________________________________________ He loves to eat ___________________________________________________ He is very good at _________________________________________________ He is not very good at______________________________________________ My Dad works hard at ______________________________________________ My Dad always tells me _____________________________________________ It makes my Dad happy when ________________________________________ If he could go on a holiday he would go to:______________________________ and he would take _________________________________________________ I really love it when he______________________________________________ If I could give my Dad anything it would be _____________________________ My favourite thing about my Dad is ___________________________________ I Love You Dad, From _______________________________________________

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Useful Information Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police Hospitals

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DIAL 000

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

13 11 26 13 22 89 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...

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6 Five ways to advocate for your child with a disability 8 Hey Dads ....

12 Just Tell Stories 14 De-stress this Spring 18 Should I Be Teaching My Pre-schooler to Read and Write?

20 What is the importance of art in public spaces?

24 Why Professional Photographs are essential for your family!

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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