Challenge 6 The Paddocks

The Paddocks

DID YOU KNOW?

Take a walk along one of the numerous walking trails through the shrubs, leading the way through the wetlands, picnic areas and sports fields. See what unique animals and fauna you can discover along the way. Feeling active? Grab your footy and have a kick on one of the many ovals on offer. The Paddocks has come a long way from its original state as a derelict farmland, adversely impacted by stormwater from the Para Hills residential area. The Paddocks now provide habitat for many common, unique and rare plants and animals – whilst many live here, some also pass through. These include: the common Pacific Black Duck & the New-Holland Honeyeater, native fish, frogs, yabbies, the less common Chestnut Teal, Superb Fairywren, Black-faced

NOW’S YOUR TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE!

Cuckooshrike & the Australian Reed Warbler.

Challenge 6 QUESTIONS:

Start this challenge at the Para Hills Community Club car park, time to discover and explore!  Find the sweat track sign and tell us what animal is mentioned on it?  Name three sports you can play on the Paddocks Para

Hills Sports Ovals.  How many fireman poles are in the Paddocks playground?  The Paddocks dog park is located on the corner of which two roads?

The Paddocks Wetlands covers an area of six hectares – True or False? (TIP – check out our website for FAQ’s about The Paddocks: salisbury.sa.gov.au/Paddocks)

Salisbury Libraries

DID YOU KNOW?

The Salisbury libraries are great places for people of all ages and nationalities to meet, read, learn and access information. Membership is completely free and allows you to borrow books, magazines, DVD’s, CD’s and more (available in a range of languages). The Salisbury libraries also offer a range of free services including a Home Library Service, internet access and Justice of the Peace Services in three library locations: Salisbury Community Hub, Mawson Lakes Library and Para Hills Community Hub.

NOW’S YOUR TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE!

Time to rediscover your local library, learn, read, play and explore! Check out the range of programs available at libraries and community centres these school holidays. You will need to secure a place by pre-booking online through our libraries website: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/shp

Challenge 7 QUESTIONS:

How many library branches does Salisbury have?  Name two children’s programs Salisbury libraries offer.  You can use your Salisbury Library Card to borrow at any other Library in SA – True or False?  Which Salisbury library will you find a Toy Library?

What was the name of the book which was created and published by the City of

Salisbury in 1985?

Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre

DID YOU KNOW?

Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre is the heart of youth service delivery in the City of Salisbury. It aims to provide spaces and programs where young people can develop skills, look at opportunities, access information and use technology. The facility also offers a computer suite (some conditions apply).

NOW’S YOUR TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE!

Check out the Twelve25 page on the City of Salisbury website for a range of programs on offer including beach safety days, training workshops, eSports tournaments and more. Don’t miss out and register now!

Challenge 8 QUESTIONS:

Fill in the blanks: “Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre provides engaging programs and activities that offer pathways to E________, E_________ and E_________ for young people aged 12-25.

Twelve25 is an Open Award Centre for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. What are the four activity sections required to complete your Bronze Award?

Name three programs that Twelve25 offers.

Like the “Youth in Salisbury” Facebook page, read the pinned post at the top of the page and tell us what is in the picture?

What is the name of the Pokémon located in the front window of our building?