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By Anita Endersby
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One such ‘problem’ is the schooling of young children. The levels of anxiety I see in parents regarding how and where their children should begin their next phase of learning is not unlike what my own anxiety was. I thought about what I wanted for my daughter. I hoped she would be happy and would always want to explore and ask questions. That she would be respectful and compassionate. I hoped she would see herself as capable and resourceful and want to try new things without fear of failure. That she would be resilient enough to meet challenges with courage and thoughtfulness. And I hoped that she would always have the strength to follow her own path. I didn’t hope she could count or hope she learned her alphabet at that young age.
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Confidence for kids at the beach
Why I chose Montessori for kindy s parents we have a range of information providing us with solutions to problems we never knew existed –until a book, article, expert or friends tells us how urgently we need to act.
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n Western Australia, the beach is part of our lifestyle – and Surf lifesaving can provide a foundation to build up your child’s confidence in the water.
I believed if the emotional IQ was established then academic learning naturally followed. I found everything I wanted for my daughter, and more, at Montessori – and was so thankful I wanted to share this with other parents by providing an alternative to the traditional schooling known as kindy. For the adult, the calmness and gentle hum of children going about their day in the Montessori environment with such confidence brings a sense of awe. For the child, they are simply going about their business of growing and learning. With gentle guidance, and a holistic approach, the child is free to develop that academic side because they are interested, rather than coerced. Our Montessori Kindy program provides a specialised curriculum tailored to each individual, enabling social, emotional and academic development to the age of six. To find out more please call 9301 0417 or visit our Facebook page: Joondalup Montessori.
There are three different programs run by Surf Life Saving WA that cater for children aged two to12 years. SurfBabies and SurfKids are fun sixweek programs for children aged two to seven – with the next series starting on Saturday 4 November at eight locations around Perth Metro area. Each program caters to different levels of skills and confidence. Even if your child is an experienced beach-goer, they will benefit from these programs. Megan’s son Oliver wouldn’t touch the water’s edge when he first started – but each week he became more comfortable at the beach. ‘He loved the songs and activities that helped him relax,’ she said. ‘By the end of the six weeks he was not only playing in the shallows but he was so excited to splash around! He can’t wait to go again this Summer.’
for children five to12 years old and is a great way for kids to have fun, make new friends, gain water confidence and join an active, friendly and tight-knit community. Children will also develop the ability to participate in lifesaving beach patrols as well as a wide range of surf. At the completion of the Nipper Education Program, participants are equipped with the skills needed to gain their Surf Rescue Certificate and, one day, become a qualified surf lifesaver. Delivered at local beaches throughout Western Australia by Surf Life Saving Clubs. Nippers programs generally run from October through to March of each year. Enrolments for the new season are closing soon. For more information on the SurfBabies and SurfKids programs visit mybeach.com.au/nippers For more information on the Nippers Education Program visit mybeach.com.au/surfbabies
The Nipper Education program caters
Promoting safety and preventing childhood injuries in WA
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Information Session At Christ Church Grammar School we
INFORMATION SESSION
celebrate and value all that it means to
Tuesday 17 October
be a boy. Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
9.00am to 10.00am
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