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Volume 5

September 2018

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

Spring is one of my favourite times of the year. I really enjoy getting outside with my children and looking at all the beautiful flowers that are slowly emerging after Winter.

Spring is also a great time to dust off your bike or start walking to school in the beautiful morning sunshine.

This month there is an interesting read for parents on the Role of Arts in Childhood Development on page 24, and a fantastic article on page 18 about the benefits of keeping your household finances in check. This month in Kids Corner we have a scavenger hunt to get the kids outside, enjoying the nice spring weather.

Your Child in Whittlesea this month is running a competition to win a Family Pass to the Royal Melbourne Show, see page 5 for more information. Don’t forget to have a look at Hanging with Hannah on page 10, this month Hannah visited the new Mernda Playground. 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 Wishing all the dads, step dads, and grandfathers a wonderful Father’s Day,

Rachel

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Lasting Lessons believes in shaping genuine literacy growth and development in every child. Its collaborative partnerships with parents represent a continued venture with you until individual learner needs are met.

Lasting Lessons offers small group literacy classes for preschool and early primary learners. Children learn about the six early literacy skills about reading and writing that are needed before they even can read and write. These six early literacy skills are fostered using a multisensory approach. During engaging and enjoyable activities, children use their sight, hearing, movement and touch to help them learn.

Lasting Lessons also specialises in offering one-to-one literacy tutoring to assist growth. These lessons are for primary school aged students and students in early secondary school and are individualised to address specific literacy challenges, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency practice, vocabulary and comprehension.

Lasting Lessons only uses research-based literacy instruction and strategies. The OrtonGillingham Approach to reading is used at Lasting Lessons which is recognised for supporting students who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing, and in addressing the challenges met by students with Dyslexia.

Director, Sandra Sartor, is an experienced and dynamic teacher driven by a passion to encourage all learners in reaching their true potential as readers, writers and thinkers. She is gifted in establishing rapport with all learners and in empowering them with literacy confidence. Sandra Sartor is distinctively characterised by her commitment to focus individualised time and effort in developing specific literacy programs to meet each learner's exact needs.

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Lasting Lessons welcomes all enquiries - whether it's to instil a love of literacy, help bridge an education gap or to strengthen already existing skills.

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h a n n a H h t i w g Hangin New Mernda Playground Waterwheel Grove, Mernda

Yay, Spring is here!

What a fantas c me to get out and visit your local park. This month Hannah and Dolly visited the new Mernda Park ... when we first arrived Hannah was very excited!

The new park has lots to offer - 2 huge slides, 2 large cargo nets for climbing, an above ground tunnel, a baby swing, swing set, 2 see-saws, a spinney ride, a fireman’s pole and a place to play shops. Hannah and Dolly loved the big slides!

The park also offers a sheltered area, 2 BBQ’s, rubbish bins, tables and chairs, and park benches for watching your children play. However, there is no drink taps or toilets.

Hannah’s p for the month - Dolly’s love playing outside a er a long winter and so do kids!

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Our Early Learning Centres located in Epping & Mernda are “Family Owned and Operated�.

Both centres are SMALL, offering 45 places (Epping) & 38 places (Mernda). Children from 6wks to 6yrs.

Having a SMALLER Capacity means we offer your child more personalised attention, care & service.

Kinder program for 3-4yr olds Nutritious meals and snacks cooked on premises daily, nappies/wipes provided.

134 - 136 McDonalds Rd, Epping 2 Schotters Rd, Mernda www.kiddypalace.com.au info@kiddypalace.com.au

A Magical Place for Children to Party and Play

Pamper Party Make that special day unforgettable for your child

High Tea Party Our Services Include: - Pamper Party - Disco Party - High Tea Party - Princess Party - Private Hire - Themed Birthday Party Ages: 1-12

Tel: 9408 4250/0435 801 136 Email: info@hakunamatatachildren.com.au Web: www.hakunamatatachildren.com.au

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Trading Hours: Fridays - 10.00am -3.00pm Weekends - 10.00am -5.00pm School Holiday - Monday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm Public Holidays - Closed

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What’s On in Whittlesea Sand Art Ages 5–12

An artistic session with coloured sand.

Whittlesea Library Wednesday 19 September 4.00pm–5.00pm

Bears After Dark Ages 4+

Bring your teddy bear or other soft toy, to a special bedtime storytime and leave it for a sleepover in the library. Check out our Facebook page to see what your special friend gets up to at night.

Mill Park Library Thursday 20 September 6.30pm–7.30pm

Moon Festival Monday Join Yen and hear tales, stories and songs about the Vietnamese and Chinese tradition of the Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival). You can also make a paper lantern to take home.

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Draw Cartoons with Adam Wallace Do you like the illustrations used in this brochure? They were created by a local, talented author and illustrator, Adam Wallace, who wrote and sketched the art of ‘How to Catch An Elf’.

Adam will show you how to draw and perfect your own cartoon characters to make them funny, odd or amazing.

Mill Park Library Thursday 27 September 2.00pm–3.00pm Thursday 4 October 2.00pm–3.00pm

Whittlesea Library Tuesday 2 October 11.00am–12.00noon

Jelly Fish and Deep Sea Diver Craft Make a floating jelly fish and deep sea diver using recycled materials.

Thomastown Library Tuesday 25 September 2.00pm–3.00pm

Dive in at the Drive-In Use boxes to create a submarine, then watch an adventure movie at our under the sea drive-in.

Lalor Library Wednesday 26 September 1.30pm–3.30pm

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National Threatened Species Day Nature Play

Open your child to the wonder and learning local nature provides, with a free program in a nature setting for two to five year-olds Date - Friday 7th September 2018 Time - 9.30am -10.30am Location - Whittlesea Public Gardens (end of Barry Road, Thomastown) Cost - Free Booking are essential

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Kids Corner 2 feathers a beautiful rock something fuzzy 2 kinds of leaves 4 stones a stick something round something you think is a treasure pine cone, gum nut or seed 5 flowers 6 blades of grass something that sparkles

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

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Ingredients 1 packet (250g) Milk Arrowroot Biscuits 1/3 cup (40g) Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup (45g) Desiccate Coconut 1 n (395g) condensed milk A li le extra desiccate coconut for rolling balls in

Method Step 1 - Crush the biscuits and place into a mixing bowl.

Step 2 - Add cocoa and coconut, s r together then add condensed milk.

Step 3 - Take small amount of mixture and roll into a ball, then roll through the extra coconut Step 4 - Con nue with the rest of the mixture, place the chocolate balls on a plate and chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

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...

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8 Dreaming of Dad 12 A gentle approach to calm & balance your child 14 Using Technology To Strengthen Community & Build Resilience 18 Keep your household finances in check 20 Camping with Kids 24 Role of Arts in Childhood Development

Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 22 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 27 Kids in The Kitchen 28 Useful Information Book a full page ad from only $285 per month Call 0455 312 166

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