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Holidays & Halloween
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Calling all kids who love acting, singing, dancing and performing!
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chool age students from Years 1 to 12 can learn new skills and have fun in an exciting range of short courses in drama, screen acting, dance, jazz, music theatre and screen performance throughout January as part of the WAAPA Summer School at Edith Cowan University in Mount Lawley. WAAPA offers the most comprehensive range of performing arts courses in Australia. With access to WAAPA’s expert staff and outstanding facilities, the Summer School offers a safe environment that fosters creativity and discovery. The courses build confidence, teamwork and self-esteem while developing the skills necessary to be a successful performer on the stage and screen. The Waappettes for primary aged children offers workshops in acting for stage and
screen, plus the ever-popular music theatre course. Secondary school students can enjoy three-day to week-long courses learning about voice, movement, acting technique, improvisation and dance – plus, for budding jazz musicians, an exciting three days of workshops on improvisation and ensemble playing, run by WAAPA’s internationally renowned lecturers. Earlybird prices close soon and there are limited places available, so book now to avoid disappointment! Scan the QR code with your smartphone’s camera and explore the courses on offer!
What the kids say,
What the parents say,
“The best thing about Summer school was that the teachers always make the class fun in the best way possible, and that all the kids were nice. The best thing was everything! Being part of a team, meeting new people and getting great direction.”
“The experience really motivated my daughter and she loved the experience and wants more participation with WAPPA. We as parents could see how enthusiastic your course made our daughter and she can’t wait for more!”
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New research on language development
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esearch conducted at Telethon Speech & Hearing has provided preliminary evidence supporting the positive impact of data-based feedback to help improve verbal interactions between parents and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Led by Telethon Speech & Hearing’s researcher Dr Yuriko Kishida, the study found the use of a data-visualisation based feedback model, together with existing listening and spoken language therapy helped increase conversational turns between parents and their children in the program. Parents and their children with permanent hearing loss, aged 15 to 39 months participated in this study for 8 to 17 weeks as they attended weekly therapy sessions at Telethon Speech & Hearing. During this time, therapists, working together with Dr Kishida, provided systematic graphical feedback to parents. Parents and therapists used feedback data for individualised goal planning, to help facilitate children’s language use. Following the feedback sessions, conversational turns between parents and children increased overall outside of formal listening and language therapy time. International researchers have found that the number of conversational turns that young children have with adults can
predict later language development and later IQ, and correlate with brain activity and brain structure. (1, 2) The research, published in the International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, now provides emerging evidence that databased feedback can further improve caregivers’ skills to promote their interactions with their children in a listening and spoken language program. The feedback model used also has the potential to assist practitioners’ databased practice, which is advantageous for children who are deaf hard of hearing.
For more information about the research study scan the QR code above with your smartphone’s camera. References: 1. lena.org/lena-technology-meta-analysis/ 2. lena.org/conversational-turns-faq/
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Discover the delights of Whiteman Park this Spring
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ome and meet the locals: you can hand-feed a kangaroo, take a selfie with a koala and pat a wombat at Caversham Wildlife Park, or join us for an evening tour of Woodland Reserve to meet the critically endangered woylie. Uncover 50 things to see and do in the Children’s Forest, climb the lighthouse or ride the flying-fox at Pia’s Place our award-winning nature-based play space. Did you know that kids eat free for
breakfast on Sundays at the Village Café? And as a special bonus for the school holidays, kids get free entry to the Motor Museum! There’s also pedal-kart hire, vintage train rides, a mini splash pool and more, so you and your youngsters are guaranteed a fun-filled day out!
Check in, breathe out at the Glengarry Early Parenting Centre
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he first year of a baby’s life is often a time of great change for new parents and sometimes it can present challenges that need extra support to overcome.
and infants aged from six weeks to 12 months who may be experiencing a range of issues such as feeding difficulties, reflux and colic or infant sleep disorders.
The Glengarry Early Parenting Centre offers families needing personalised support,
Tiffany Gourlay, whose daughter Abi was having trouble sleeping, said the one-on-one support helped break Abi’s dependency on being rocked to sleep and assisted her and her husband to be more confident parents.
To make the most of your visit, head to whitemanpark.com.au or call the Visitor Information Centre on 9209 6000.
To learn more about the program, join other parents and meet the caring staff at the Centre, register for a free myth busting morning tea on Saturday 14 November 2020. Spaces are limited, secure your spot by scanning the QR code (on below advert) and select your preferred time, or call 9447 0111.
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Lessons and learning how is your child doing in 2020?
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ith only one term left in what has been a disrupted year, it’s the last chance for children to achieve their full academic potential in 2020. For parents noticing signs of difficulties, weaknesses in school reports, ebbing selfconfidence, battling with homework, or just lack of motivation, NumberWorks’nWords specialist tuition in maths and English can help. There is no need to do it alone.
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Whether it be doing the grocery shopping at the Little Growers Market, making a coffee at the local cafe, washing the dishes at home, teaching at school, visiting the doctor or helping with the town’s construction – the fun is in the exploring! Book online to secure your play session! Use the promo code KIPPLAY at checkout for $5 off when you book two Little Land Wanderer play sessions! T&Cs apply. Valid to 31 October 2020.
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Organisation the answer to exam preparation
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e may seem a long way from the business end of the school year, however there are some habits that students can get into now that will make exam time much easier.
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The word ‘organisation’ sends chills down the spine of many students, but simple strategies can supercharge the study environment in readiness for exams.
ReviseOnline in Term 2, will give confidence, ensuring no nasty surprises at exam time.
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• Start slow- a little recap, often early in the year will give confidence. • Practice using the types of questions to be examined. Practicing with past exams or
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FOR R SECONDAR SECONDARY RY SCH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACTING UP 1 ACTING UP 2 DANCE SQUAD THE SHAKESPEARE STUDIO JAZZ MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL MUSIC THEA THEATRE AT TRE KICKSTARTER KICK KST TAR A TER (JUNIOR) THEA AT TRE KICKSTARTER KICK KST TAR A TER (SENIOR) MUSIC THEATRE
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OCTOBER 2020 THE PARENTS’ PAPER 05
School
A place for little imaginations to run free
holiday fun!
By Claire de Franck, Editor
K
ids love the magic of role play don’t they? Well if my two and their dressing up boxes are anything to go by! Firefighters; doctors; builders and more have been so what better than a trip to Perth’s very own home of role play, Little Land.
FARM ANIMAL DISPLAY 28 September to 2 October 11am - 2pm daily
This play centre in Balcatta offers a scaled down version of the real world from grocery shopping to construction and visiting the vet to putting the BBQ on, inspiring children to learn through role-play.
a maximum of 25 children allowed at each 90 minute play session (due to Covid) it meant that we were able to get the most out of the play stalls. The detail in each is incredible, with window boxes you can water in the house to little shopping trollies, baskets and grocery items in the supermarket and cake stands, table numbers and menus in the coffee shop.
We set off very excited about the fun we were going to have and it certainly did not disappoint!
At the end of our play we left very tired but happy and I think with a budding construction worker in tow.
With pre-booking recommended and only
Travel the world without leaving the house
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visit kardinyapark.com Cnr South Street & North Lake Road, Kardinya
3. Cook up a storm by learning a new cuisine - from Japanese through to Thai, French, Morrocan and Lebanese - the worlds food is really at your fingertips. 4. Learn about a new culture- read books
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5 October to 9 October
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Visit littleland.fun
o overseas travel till 2021!’ ‘Overseas travel bans in place’ ‘International borders closed!’ Now as someone who loves nothing more than booking a holiday, and then planning my wardrobe, my husband and kids; looking at photos of the resort and working out the best places to eat three months in advance of the trip, you could say I love going away. Unfortunately, I will have to put my plans on hold for the foreseeable, but does this mean I cannot get a dose of far-flung places in the meantime....no! Thanks to technology, the world seems very small much of the time and we can travel the globe without ever leaving the house. Here are 6 ways to do just that, either on your own or as a family... 1. Take a Virtual Tour - one of the most popular ideas is to visit places online, this could be anything from a tour of a worldfamous museum through to a National Park or Zoo. 2. Learn a new language - there are so many online ways to learn a new language, you will be fluent in French; sparkling in Spanish and inspiring in Italian in no time.
(non-fiction or fiction) written by people from other countries or check out foreign movies and documentaries, listen to the local music or find a penpal! 5. Travel podcasts - are a fantastic way to visit new countries without leaving home pure escapism! Scan the QR code to find out all the useful links that will take you around the world without leaving the house. You might even find you are so busy with it all that you don’t have time for a holiday! Happy travels!
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Daily Shows & Attractions • Molly's Farm
• Meet the Koalas
• Meet the Wombat & Friends
• Penguin Feeding
• Kangaroo Feeding
• Aussie Farm Show
Open 7 Days (Closed Christmas Day) Phone 9248 1984 | Whiteman Park, Whiteman
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Top water safety skills for kids
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ith the weather getting warmer, thoughts turn to going swimming, but leading safety advocate Laurie Lawrence from Kids Alive, is urging parents to make sure their children have the necessary water safety skills ready for Summer. Learning to swim is one of the major steps in drowning prevention and there are five skills that every child needs to learn to make them more capable and safer in the water. Along with these, supervision should remain the number one priority.
1. Turning to the ledge This involves teaching the child to always seek the edge in the pool, so that if they happened to fall in their first reaction will be to turn around and seek out the edge of the pool. This is a building block activity where children learn to turn to a parent first, turn to a ledge, turn to a deck level pool, and finally turn to a high wall.
2. Monkey Monkey Children learn to grip the side of the pool and move around a pool by holding onto the edge and shifting their body sideways along it. This action allows children to move around the side of the pool and exit the water at steps or ladders. Babies and toddlers will be able to perform this skill before they have the physical skills to climb out at a high wall.
3. Climbing out of the pool If a child falls in, the first instinct needs to be to get out but this takes strength and coordination, which is learnt by teaching them how to use their body to climb out of the pool. Some good keywords to teach children are ‘elbow, elbow, tummy, knee, knee’.
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4. Back floating From a front position in the water, children learn to roll over onto their back to clear their airways and ensure they are facing the right way to get air. Back floating should be encouraged but never forced. Slowly build this skill to teach children to relax and lay their head on the parent’s shoulder. Gradually extend this skill by gently supporting the child under the shoulders. Shallow water is also great for teaching timid beginners to back float.
5. Taking a breath This skill shows a child how to be comfortable in the water and rise to the surface of the water, to take a breath and keep swimming towards the edge of the pool. When children learn to swim and breathe, often they will bob on the spot in a vertical position. Concentrate on building strong propulsive skills like kicking and paddling to help move them back into the horizontal swimming position. Together these strategies learnt at swimming lessons, will build confidence in a child in the water, and if they do find themselves in trouble they are less likely to panic.
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Freedom Fairies at Watertown 11am - 2pm daily. Free face painting. Running until 9 Oct
Free Calisthenics School Holiday Workshops trybooking.com/BLMUN
Pixar Putt bit.ly/Pixar-Putt-Disney-Per
Flower Crown Workshop at Watertown Running until 4 Oct
Running until 25 Oct WA Opera - The Nightengale waopera.asn.au/shows/events/the-nightingale/
Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair Dino-Land Yagan Square Yagan Square Sideshow Alley
Awesome Arts Festival awesomearts.com
schoolsoutfest.com.au Running until 11 Oct
Animal Farm at Kardinya Park SC 11am - 2pm
Jump-A-Round Tickets from eventbrite.com.au
Disney High School Musical On Stage at The Regal Theatre
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DIY Tie dye t-shirt Workshop at Watertown Running until 11 Oct
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Reptile Display at Kardinya Park SC 11am - 2pm daily
Might of the Superheroes 11am through to 2.30pm at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach. Free entry!
School holiday tuition numberworksnwords.com/au/our-locations/australia/subiaco/!
Loud Shirt Day tsh.org.au/loudshirt-day
Trolls World Tour! Movie Fundraiser for Telethon Speech & Hearing tsh.org.au/event/ trolls-worldtour-moviefundraiser
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BOOK TALK By Claire de Franck - Editor
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or Book Talk this month we are celebrating The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week 2020! The theme this year is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds and runs from 17 till 23 October. There are six categories with the winner being chosen on the 16th. So with that in mind we headed to the shortlist at cbca.org.au to choose a couple to read.
younger readers category (7-12 years) . The backdrop to the book is the real story of Skylab, the first space station operated by the US which in 1979 started rapidly descending from orbit. Using that the book explores the themes of family, grief, loss and ultimately the human heart. Twelve year old Frankie the main character was a great draw for my own daughter.
For my youngest we read We’re Stuck!, written and illustrated by Sue de Gennaro, a wonderfully colourful and bright book for ages 3+ which looks at the sense of belonging, connection and friendship. The characters were distinct in their clothing and appearance which was a great talking point for us as we read and it really made us look at them and think about who they were and what they did.
We’re Stuck! RRP $24.99 and Catch a Falling Star RRP $17.99 are both available from Booktopia.com.au
My eldest chose Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay, shortlisted in the
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ere is our October run down of some of our readers favourite local hotspots! If you would like one of your top hangouts featured please get in touch at editor@lassomedia.com.au
RUBY’S PATISSERIE A family owned business in Tuart Hill for over 20 years, specialising in the finest cakes, pastries and desserts
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SWEETWATER ROOFTOP BAR Looking for cocktails and delicious bites, head to this sunny rooftop bar in East Fremantle. The happy hour between 5pm and 6pm is a definite must!
DRACULA DENTURES
What do the birds sing on Halloween? – Trick or Tweet
and more, as well as tempting packaged meals such as beef stroganoff and lasagne. Their pantry sells all you will need including indulgent goodies.
What do witches put on their hair? – Scare spray
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MUG ‘N' BRUSH CAFÉ
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What is a mummy’s favourite type of music? – Wrap What kind of mistakes do ghosts make? – Boo boos
(prep 10 minutes, total time 30mins)
LITTLE JEMS PAMPER PARTIES
TOP 6 HALLOWEEN KIDS FILMS
INGREDIENTS > 1 tube chocolate chip cookie dough > 1 can vanilla frosting > Red food colouring > Mini marshmallows > Slivered almonds
(Picked by the Kids in Perth team) • Hotel Transylvania • Coraline
• Hocus Pocus • Gremlins • The ‘Burbs • Addams Family Values
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Whether in Malaga or at your own home, Little Jem creates pamper parties for children. Take the stress out of their next birthday party!
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SMOULT’S LARDER mouth-watering delicatessen in Maylands offering yummy take-away breakfasts, salads,
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Coffee meets art cafe down in Rockingham. A unique eclectic space that combines great coffee with the arts scene PLUS an indoor playground. A family friendly space where you can play, create and recharge! Become the next Picasso and book in for one of their workshops!
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GO STRAWBERRY PICKING Head out to your local strawberry farm these holidays and help out a farmer doing it tough! Head out to Wanneroo, Bullsbrook and Carabooda and pick your own!
HALLOWEEN JOKES
• Preheat oven to 180°. Line two large baking sheets with baking paper. Roll cookie dough into 1½” balls and place on baking sheets. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely then cut in half. • Add a few drops of red food colouring into vanilla frosting and stir until smooth. Spread a thin layer of red frosting onto each cookie half. • Place mini marshmallows around the round edges of half of the halves. Place the remaining halves on top, then stick a slivered almond on each side to create fangs.
In a traditional Celtic story, a man named Jack tricked the Devil, so after Jack died the Devil made him roam the night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the piece of coal in a carved-out turnip, and became known as Jack of the Lantern. Now we use pumpkins! Dressing up in costumes was once a way to hide from ghosts. The tradition originated as a way for the Celtic and other European people to hide from the spirits who returned at this time of year. Original trick or treaters used to receive fruit and nuts not lollies! Glad we weren’t around then!
OCTOBER 2020 THE PARENTS’ PAPER 09
Two aspiring WA chefs in running for Junior Masterchef Australia 2020
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lmost 2,000 young cooks aged 9-14 from all over the country applied to follow their food dreams and become part of Junior MasterChef Australia 2020.
Amongst the 14 chosen are two aspiring chefs from WA, Ruby and Salvo! Find out all about them in their Q&As below. Ruby, Salvo and the other contestants will be firing up the ovens, getting their pots and pans and racing to the pantry to create the most inventive, incredible and delicious dishes they have ever cooked to impress the judges, and special guest chefs alike.
Meet Junior Masterchef Ruby
Along with favourite challenges like Mystery Boxes, Immunity Challenges and Eliminations, there will also be exciting new elements in the mix, including the Immunity Gong, where two lucky cooks will win the chance to bang the gong and save themselves from elimination during the competition. Expect surprises, laughter, amazing food and a whole lot of fun as this adventure sees one exceptional cook crowned Australia’s Junior MasterChef 2020, taking home a huge $25,000 in prize money. Coming to 10 and 10 play on Sunday 11 October at 7.30pm.
Meet Junior Masterchef Salvo AGE: 13 STATE: WA
AGE: 11 STATE: WA WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR JUNIOR MASTERCHEF?
WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR JUNIOR MASTERCHEF?
I applied for Junior MasterChef because I wanted to show the rest of Australia how good I am and how much I love cooking.
want to make my dream reality and I
I applied for junior MasterChef because I want to cook for amazing people.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT?
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT?
I am excited about cooking in the MasterChef kitchen.
Showing the judges what I can do… learning and being around other kids that love food as much as me.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NERVOUS ABOUT?
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NERVOUS ABOUT?
I am so nervous of cooking for the judges.
Going into the kitchen for the first time and being out of my comfort zone.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO COOK AND WHY?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO COOK AND WHY?
My favourite thing to cook is meat because I love to challenge myself to cook a perfect medium rare.
Tarts, pastries, pasta.
WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE TOUGHEST JUDGE TO IMPRESS AND WHY? Jock, he is a three-hat chef.
WHO TAUGHT YOU TO COOK? Mum, Dad, YouTube, myself.
WHERE DOES YOUR LOVE OF COOKING COME FROM? Who knows?
WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? Everything.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? A chef that travels around the world.
WHO IS YOUR ALL TIME FAVOURITE CHEF? Such a hard question! Heston.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUISINE TO EAT? Italian and Mexican.
WHAT WILL YOU DO IF YOU WIN JUNIOR MASTERCHEF? Go home and open up a home business selling patisserie.
DID YOU WATCH MASTERCHEF BACK TO WIN? IF SO, WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE CONTESTANT AND WHY? Jess Liemantara - she understands sweets but can also cook savoury, and she is just so fun.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Surfing, playing flute, crafty projects.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? TELL US ABOUT THEM. Indigo my dog. She was a very cheeky puppy but now she’s three and she seems to be calming down.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS? WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES AND AGES? Yes, my 16 year old brother Eden.
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WHO DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE TOUGHEST JUDGE TO IMPRESS AND WHY? I think that Jock Is the toughest judge because he has the most experience in food.
WHO TAUGHT YOU TO COOK? My mum taught me to cook.
WHERE DOES YOUR LOVE OF COOKING COME FROM? My love for cooking comes from making people proud and happy from just cooking something simple.
WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH? My dad makes me laugh a lot because we have a lot of inside jokes together.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I want to work in my family owned restaurant
WHO IS YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE CHEF? My all time favorite chef is Gordon Ramsay
IF YOU HAD TO COOK A 3-COURSE MEAL FOR 3 CELEBRITIES WHO WOULD THEY BE AND WHY? I would cook for: Billie Eilish, Zendaya, and the Rock.
AND, WHAT WOULD YOU COOK THEM? I would cook: a Focaccia, herb crusted rack of lamb, and ravioli.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUISINE TO EAT? Italian cuisine.
WHAT WILL YOU DO IF YOU WIN JUNIOR MASTERCHEF? I would save the money up and have a big holiday trip around Australia and go to Italy to see my cousins.
ARE YOU WATCHING THE CURRENT SEASON OF MASTERCHEF AND IF SO, WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE CONTESTANT AND WHY? I am watching MasterChef and my favourite contestant is Poh because I love the way she works in the kitchen.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? My hobbies are cooking and customizing shoes.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? TELL US ABOUT THEM. I don’t have any pets at the moment.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS? WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES AND AGES? I have one sister, her name is Noemi and she is 16
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For families, Mental Health Week is a great opportunity to reconnect, focus on recovery, and strengthen connections by getting involved in the community. Ask family members what they’re passionate or curious about, and research organisations or activities you can link to, as a family. Attend Mental Health Week events and learn about
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world – Nelson Mandela World Teacher’s Day lands around the world early October, but here in Australia on Friday 30th. The global theme is ‘Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future’. It’s a day for us all to celebrate the achievements of teachers, especially this year with all the challenges that has presented. So mark it in your diary, get the kids to have a think about what their teacher means to them and lets all use this wonderful opportunity to remember all that education gives to our children, our community and the world.
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he unprecedented events of 2020 have affected families across the State. The stresses of job losses, life disruptions and uncertainty have all impacted our mental health and sense of wellbeing. This year, WA Mental Health Week is focusing on recovery and how people are #StrongerTogether when tackling the challenges of 2020.
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Enjoy school holiday activities at Watertown Brand Outlet Centre
WEEK ONE Make your own Flower Crown Workshop Up to 150 kids per day
Hang out with the Freedom Fairies Saturday 26 September - Friday 9 October 11am - 2pm daily FREE face painting 11am – 2pm daily
WEEK TWO Make your own Tie Dye T-shirt Workshop Up to 150 kids per day
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