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By Victoria Carlton, International Centre For Excellence cademic results do matter and your children know that! For too long we have been meandering in mediocrity in education and not setting the bar high enough.

All children want to succeed and all children want to get better each year. Every year the staff at ICE work with hundreds of STARS: Students At Risk. Children feel insulted when teachers accept work and efforts that are not their best. They think you genuinely feel they’re not smart and they stop trying. It’s human nature to get by with the least effort but it is a totally uplifting experience to know you have “thrown your heart over the bar” and truly done your best! Children need to feel the rush of joy that comes with trying your hardest. This means that you need to continuously set the bar a little higher and make sure children do their best. Of course you need to provide a nurturing environment that stimulates and helps children to learn.

by Julia Solomon

environments that help them feel relaxed and affirmed. Academic results will rise and efforts increase if children are enjoying the learning.

om looked at the word ‘school’. He began to sound out the letters, using the phonetics he had been taught in class. ‘S’ as in ‘snake’, ‘c’ as in ‘cat’, ‘ h’ as in ‘hat’. But what about ‘o’? Its phonetic sound is the same as in ‘top’ and is followed in this word by another ‘o’. How do you sound that? Tom had not yet registered words such as ‘too’ and ‘door’, which have a double ‘oo’, but different sounds. As for the ‘c’ and the ‘h’; he had learned they say ‘ch’ as in ‘chair’.

Children have many different learning styles and, as much as possible, teachers need to cater for all these. This is why a “one size fits all” approach does not work for these children. The curriculum needs to be clear so teachers know exactly what they must teach. Children need to know exactly what they should be doing and then be expected to do their best.

So far Tom had sounded out ‘sch’ wrongly and the short vowel ‘o’ followed by another of the same: or perhaps it was the long vowel ‘o’ as in ‘coat’? He couldn’t be sure so he avoided reading the word ‘school’.

For this to happen, teaching must be explicit and focused on important skills. Teaching and learning can be an enjoyable experience that draws on creativity and is given in a nurturing environment but structure of curriculum and explicit teaching/practice must take place.

Tom’s parents were concerned that he was in year two and, although he seemed able to sound out letters, he didn’t know what to do if the letters could not be blended into a word, because the speech sound of the letter was not the same as the printed letter.

Teachers at ICE are trained in the Victoria Carlton method to teach the basic literacy and numeracy skills in an effective manner that requires all students to do their best. The ICE teachers know about the 8

Children learn best in friendly, encouraging

It is true that the vast majority of

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people who are unable to process the ‘irregular’ words in English (words that cannot be blended after sounding out) will stop reading. These are the students who don’t benefit at all from memorising whole words or are given the ‘rules’ of ‘word family’ phonics. Recent reports confirm that literacy levels in our schools are declining. An increasing number of students are entering high school or the workforce, and even universities, without the ability to read or write at the expected level. Tom’s parents worry that he might be in that risk category. “Reading for Sure”, a coded phonics program, is the alternative that works instantly for these students, as it does for those who are capable of more advanced reading. To learn to read with Reading for Sure, phone 9276 9060. Parent and teacher seminars are scheduled for 11 April and 30 April. Email info@worldliteracy.com.au or visit www.worldliteracy.com.au

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ften our surname is an important expression of our identity and cultural heritage. What if (for separated parents) one parent wants to change a child’s surname to, say, their new partner’s surname? Both parents need to agree and if they don’t, the Family Court will determine whether the change is in the best interests of the child. Some of the factors to be considered are:

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Learning can be messy, colourful, sometimes noisy, exciting, thoughtful and perplexing - observers would note all these at ICE. It is truly an exciting learning environment! Children are offered assessments and small group tuition as well as individual teaching. This can take place during school time or after school. They are open every week day and also on Saturday mornings. Make this the year that your child experiences the pure joy of reaching for the stars! Call ICE on 9271 4200 or visit their website www.ice-au.com for more information.

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airCon has been looking after mums and their kids since October 1999. Connie, the owner and a mother herself, has always designed and operated the salon to be mother friendly.

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Some mothers have difficulty getting to appointments because there isn’t a babysitter available. As a result, the Children’s Room, complete with toys and DVD players was purpose built in the salon. Now, mothers can get to appointments while still being able to keep an eye on the kids.

ookings are now being taken for Sizzler’s Mother’s Day Breakfast Banquet on May 12. Book early to secure your table and treat mum to a relaxing, enjoyable breakfast!

As a special offer for Mother’s Day, Connie and her team are offering a wonderful package consisting of 5 foils, colour all over, style haircut and blow dry together with a take home shampoo and conditioner pack for $129. Why not even bring your mother along to make it a real ladies day out.

Mum will enjoy all her mouth-watering favourites, including fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes and baked eggs. The banquet also includes chocolate profiteroles, pastries, croissants, cereals, fruit and much more. Mum will also enjoy a surprise treat. The full breakfast banquet is only $26.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids 9-12 years old, and $8.95 for kids 4-8 years old. Kids 3 and under dine free. There are two sittings available – 7am until 8.30am and 9am until

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10.30am. Bookings can now be made online at www.Sizzler.com.au or at your local Sizzler restaurant. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Sizzler will also be open for lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day, from 11am until 9pm. Regular Sunday menu applies.

For bookings call HairCon on 9271 1176. The salon is located at 64 Walter Rd, Bedford. Offer not valid on Saturdays.

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From tiny fingerprints to those first drawings, Smallprint can help you cherish each and every milestone. Choose from a wide range of pendants, charms, cufflinks, key rings and much, much more! Treasuring memories of childhood has never been so easy and these keepsakes make the perfect present for every occasion. For a gift that shows just how much you care, take a look at Smallprint’s fabulous ranges. And don’t forget to treat yourself too.

To start capturing your family’s memories, check out www.smallprint.com or call them today: Deanne (Perth South) 0403 861 101, Jenny (Perth North) 0433 848 566, Lisa (Perth Central) 0420 908 966.

Thank you Viva y husband and I were only looking to have one or two nice photos taken of our son but in the end we selected more than we expected because of the quality of the shots. I’m glad we chose Viva to capture our son because the photos are so natural, not contrived and really bring out his character.

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On top of the beautiful photos the whole team at Viva have been lovely in their dealings with our family. From start to finish the team provided us with a lovely experience and we will definitely be back for more photos when our next baby comes along,” – Monika, Viva customer. Call 1300 00 VIVA (8482) or visit www.vivaphotography.com.au

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any mothers relate to hesitating when they are near water or even choose to stop swimming altogether after childbirth.

visit to Spencer Village Food Hall in Thornlie is like a culinary journey overseas, with a great atmosphere and truly authentic food that recalls the hawker food of Asia. And as they say, you can tell it’s authentic because you’ll always find lots of Malaysian and Singaporean families there enjoying a meal.

This self-consciousness about how their bodies have changed or the belief that they are now only limited to wearing ugly and frumpy swimwear can affect family life and recreation.

Meals are very affordable and there is a great variety on offer, from Malaysian, Singapore Hawkers, Japanese, Melacca, Chinese, Penang, Indonesian, and Vietnamese Cuisine in the Food Court, plus Philippine, Indian and Pizza stores outside the Food Court as well.

A Viva Swim by Sea Jewels swimming costume, which is available at Sea Jewels shops, is different to others because their designs and cuts are tailored to flatter a mother’s body while still being stylish. Their range of swimming garments comfortably cater for mothers from sizes 8-24 and have cup fittings up to a G. Aside from swimwear for mothers, they also produce a range of beach wear as well as swimming apparel for infants, toddlers and fathers.

through April ‘13 at their Balcatta Clearance Centre. Viva Swim has 3 locations (Scarborough, Myaree and Balcatta).

Currently, Viva Swim by Sea Jewels is moving to a new location along Scarborough Beach and a clearance sale will be running

For location details and further information visit www.seajewels.com.au or call 9317 3701.

Spencer Village Food Hall is spacious and

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totally family-friendly. There’s enough space for the whole family, with long tables and bench seats, and amusements to keep the kids busy while they’re waiting for their food. You can relax and know they’re being entertained. Take the family on a culinary adventure to Spencer Village Food Hall, 202-212 Spencer Road, Thornlie.

Sushi train and Japanese cuisine the family will enjoy he family will love Pink Rice sushi train and Japanese restaurant in Fremantle. Everything is fresh and of the highest quality. Pink Rice offers a delicious range of exciting, healthy Japanese food including sushi, sashimi, tempura, udon and ramen, and teppanyaki. BYO wine and beer.

eep the kids entertained while you relax with a glass of wine and one of our delicious meals, with the large playground now partially under shade sails. Or entertain everyone with a game of bocce or badminton, or just let the kids kick the ball!

Pink Rice boasts WA’s longest sushi train – a conveyer belt carrying a variety of exciting and delicious dishes right past your table, adding to the fun and entertainment of the whole experience and ensuring you can try the largest menu of dishes. The kids will love it and it’s such a healthy treat! Lots of gluten free sushi is included as well.

As we settle into cooler months, Carilley Estate is the place to be on those gorgeous autumn days. With a restaurant surrounded by glass doors which can open up to let you feel the warm afternoon sun and see the beautiful gardens, it’s a stunning setting to enjoy with family and friends.

Teppanyaki is now available everyday of the week and you can watch the chef prepare the food right before your eyes on the searing barbeque plate, using a tantalising blend of sauces and spices. Pink Rice is at 25 Collie Street, Fremantle. Call 9433 5800 or visit www.pinkrice.com.au

For a real Sushi Experience… Come & See the longest sushi train in Perth! Kids enjoy watching chefs prepare fresh sushi before their eyes. Be amazed by the variety of sushi on Perthʼs longest Sushi Train. For a unique Japanese Dining Experience, think Pink Rice.

For more information visit www.carilleyestate.com.au or call 9296 6190.

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ANZAC Day Parade Parade step off time is 10.15am from Esplanade Park, Marine Terrace, Fremantle. The parade will travel through the main streets of Fremantle and along the cappuccino strip where a salute will be taken. For further information contact City of Fremantle Event Management on 9432 9830 or visit

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Commences at 5.30am at Monument Hill, High St, Fremantle and is a silent service. To lay a wreath phone 9432 9945 by Monday, 15 April.

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MONDAY 1 Free Financial Planning & Legal Info Evening Have you registered your attendance at Cancer Council WA’s free financial planning & legal information evening on Thursday 9 May? It starts at 6.30pm and finishes at 8.30pm at The Boulevard Centre in Floreat. Learn about the importance of having a Will, tax considerations, investments, retirement and more from three experts. RSVP your attendance to Gemma Sidney on 08 9212 4391 or email gsidney@cancerwa.asn.au

Gravity Discovery Centre Visit the Gravity Discovery Centre over the Easter long weekend and join in the fun free Easter Egg Hunt. Phone 9575 7577 or email bookings@gdc.asn.au for more details (sorry we are closed on Good Friday).

Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park Explore the Park on a vintage bus every Monday at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Free tour departs from car park 7 and includes a visit to Revolutions Transport Museum.

‘Keep on Running’ Tours, Revolutions Transport Museum, Whiteman Park Join us for a free 30 minute tour Tuesday – Sunday at 1.30pm. Revolutions Transport Museum looks at the challenges that time, distance and the revolutions in land transport have transformed the way we live in Western Australia. These tours are a great way to understand the whole story that Revolutions conveys - all presented in an informative 30 minute tour!

Kids in Perth welcomes contributions for Perth’s only events diary for families. Email your items to our Event Diary Editor on editor@lassomedia.com.au Deadline for Kids In Perth Diary items for our next issue is 21 April 2013. If there’s something happening in and around Perth you think families will enjoy let us know and we’ll do the rest. Note – Diary entries are placed at the discretion of the publisher.

Toptots Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs, Spanish Playgroup, French Playgroup, Wembley location. Email mail@toptots.net.au

FRIDAY 5 Positive Caesarean – What’s That Community Midwifery WA This workshop gives insight into how to turn surgery into birth, by exploring caesarean as a positive experience. It gives ideas and strategies to enable the woman and her partner to have the birth they want within the confines of surgery. This workshop is also great for women planning a VBAC. 10:30am-12:30pm Joondalup. Also 23 North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au

Johnny Young Talent School Term 2 bookings at Johnny Young Talent School Kingsley studios. Students from 3ys+. Limited places available. Please call 9259 6608 for information.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

About Happy Birthdays!

Tickets for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production of Splat! are now on sale. Splat! will run from April 20 to May 4 at 10am & 1pm (excluding Sundays and public holidays) and is a high energy fusion of circus, puppetry, dance, digital animation and paper-play that will leave you breathless from laughter and amazement. Running for 50 mins Splat! is perfect for ages 4–12. Bookings are essential, for information on prices and to book visit www.sppt.asn.au

Toptots new party plan. It’s party time at Toptots. Contact mail@toptots.net.au

Jungle Sports Term 2 Registrations are Online Register online today for Jungle Sports Term 2 2013. Places go quickly for the 18mth to 7yr Indoor Sports sessions. Soccer, Multi-Sports, Rugby and Footy. Venues in all areas of Perth. Visit www.junglesports.com.au, call 9499 1800 or email info@junglesports.com.au Ready Set Trot lets young people have fun with horses, learn new skills and make new friends. New programs starting soon. Sign up at www.readysettrot.com

TUESDAY 2 World Literacy Bookings now open for “Reading for Sure”, a coded phonics program, is the alternative that works instantly for these students, as it does for those who are capable of more advanced reading. To learn to read with Reading for Sure, phone 9276 9060. Parent and teacher seminars are scheduled for 11 April and 30 April. Email info@worldliteracy.com.au visit www.worldliteracy.com.au

WEDNESDAY 3 Toptots Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Riverton location mail@toptots.net.au

Baby Rhyme Time at Claremont Library Sing nursery rhymes, action songs as well as look at simple picture books. Wednesdays @10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

City of Belmont’s Autumn River Festival Treat the family to an exciting day of lively entertainment and activities at the picturesque Garvey Park, Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Part of Perth’s Autumn Festival and supported by EMRC and Lotterywest. Details at www.PerthTourism.com.au

Splat! Tickets for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production of Splat! are now on sale. Splat! will run from April 20 May 4 at 10am & 1pm (excluding Sundays and public holidays) and is a high energy fusion of circus, puppetry, dance, digital animation and paper-play that will leave you breathless from laughter and amazement. Running for 50 mins Splat! is perfect for ages 4–12. Bookings are essential, for information on prices and to book visit www.sppt.asn.au

Playgroup WA Rottnest Play day. Ring for more details

Bindoon Play day At Bindoon Playgroup 9.30am-11.30am.

Active-Ate Adventure Playground Kids Disco! Pull on your team colours join us for a night of fun at our Footy Themed Disco! Games, Dancing & Prizes. 5-8pm Entry $10. For more information call 9390 0404.

Storytime at Claremont Library Listen to stories, sing songs and create something crafty to take home. Fridays @ 10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

SATURDAY 6

For Kids Who Love Horses

celebrate this free event at Riverside Gardens, Milne Street, Bayswater from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Part of Perth’s Autumn Festival and supported by EMRC and Lotterywest. Details at www.PerthTourism.com.au

Active Birth Workshop Community Midwifery WA An intensive workshop full of tips and techniques to prepare for a great birth including visualisations, birth positions (floor, bean bag, fit ball, bath), relaxation, massage and the role of support person. Ideal 3-4 weeks before due date. 1pm-5pm Kalamunda. Also 20 Joondalup and 27 North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

SUNDAY 7 Angove St Festival North Perth, 10am-5pm, live music and performance, local fashion. Fresh food and coffee, children’s activities. Art, design and photography, market stalls. www.angovestreetfestival.com.au

Autumn River Ramble by the Swan Collect the map from the Autumn River Festivals in Bayswater from 10.00am or Belmont from 11.00am and enjoy a self-guided ride along the Swan River. Part of Perth’s Autumn Festival and supported by EMRC. Details at www.PerthTourism.com.au

City of Bayswater’s Autumn River Festival Invite your friends and family and come down to

MONDAY 8 Choices in Childbirth Community Midwifery WA Covers models of maternity care available in Perth, including natural, hospital & home births, support options and the use of water during labour. Provides parents-to-be with the essentials for a well-informed and well-supported experience of pregnancy and childbirth. 7pm-9pm, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park Explore the Park on a vintage bus every Monday at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Free tour departs from car park 7 and includes a visit to Revolutions Transport Museum.

The Fairies This is our last week of Fairy Dancing Classes at The Fairies Joondalup and all parents are encouraged to bring along their cameras to watch our end of term recitals! For the last 15 minutes of each class we invite all parents in to watch what we have been learning all term. Each child also receives a certificate for their wonderful dancing throughout the term. If you would like to join our ever popular fairy dancing program please call 9600 9512 or visit www.thefairies.com

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parenting Course – Wembley This course will be presented by Behaviour Tonics over 3 evenings of Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th & Monday 15th April, 7pm to 9.30pm. This programme is for parents and carers of children aged 2-12 years, and offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. To enquire or register, call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

TUESDAY 9 ‘Keep on Running’ Tours, Revolutions Transport Museum, Whiteman Park Join us for a free 30 minute tour Tuesday – Sunday at 1.30pm. Revolutions Transport Museum looks at the

challenges that time, distance and the revolutions in land transport have transformed the way we live in Western Australia. These tours are a great way to understand the whole story that Revolutions conveys - all presented in an informative 30 minute tour!

World Literacy Bookings now open for “Reading for Sure”, a coded phonics program, is the alternative that works instantly for these students, as it does for those who are capable of more advanced reading. To learn to read with Reading for Sure, phone 9276 9060. Parent and teacher seminars are scheduled for 11 April and 30 April. Email info@worldliteracy.com.au visit www.worldliteracy.com.au

WEDNESDAY 10 Toptots Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs Riverton location. Email mail@toptots.net.au

Active-Ate Adventure Playground Mini-Chefs! Your Mini-Chef can help cook pikelets for morning tea! Fruit, sugar & lemon, butter, chocolate – which topping will you choose? 10-11am. For more information call 9390 0404.

Baby Rhyme Time at Claremont Library Sing nursery rhymes, action songs as well as look at simple picture books. Wednesdays @10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

THURSDAY 11 Small Print Jenny will be taking prints at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre from the 11-14 April. For more info email Deanne at jenny@smallp.com.au

Johnny Young Talent School Term 2 bookings at Johnny Young Talent School Riverton & North Perth studios. Students from 3yrs+. Limited places available. Please call 9259 6608 for information.

World Literacy “Reading for Sure”, a coded phonics program, is the alternative that works instantly for these students, as it does for those who are capable of more advanced reading. To learn to read with Reading for Sure, phone 9276 9060. Parent and teacher seminars are scheduled for 11 April and 30 April. Email info@worldliteracy.com.au visit www.worldliteracy.com.au

Goodstart Early Learning It’s time to enrol now for 2013. Goodstart Early Learning is a not–for–profit early learning and care provider that goes beyond childcare to create nurturing, stimulating and fun environments where children thrive. Enrol now at for a good start to a great life. Call 1800 222 543 or visit www.goodstart.org.au

Toptots Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Spanish Playgroup, French Playgroup, Wembley location. Email mail@toptots.net.au

THURSDAY 4 Deanne will be taking prints at Stockland Bullcreek Shopping Centre from April 4 to 7. For more info email Deanne at deanne@smallp.com.au

Johnny Young Talent School Term 2 bookings at Johnny Young Talent School Riverton studios. Students from 3yrs+. Limited places available. Please call 9259 6608 for information.

Disney On Ice Disney On Ice returns to Perth after 13 years! Disney’s Princesses and Heroes. All the romance all the adventure - live on ice. Tickets on public sale now. Perth Arena, 19-21 July. For a limited time, tickets are on sale to Feld priority customers! Take advantage of this pre-sale offer to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. Register your details at www.disneyonice.com.au/registration 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au www.disneyonice.com.au

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FOR FULL DIARY LISTINGS VISIT : www.kidsinperth.com Active-Ate Adventure Playground Double Trouble! Twins get in 2for1 all day! Bring your twins, put your feet up and drink some coffee! For more information call 9390 0404.

FRIDAY 12 Nocturnal Woylie Walk, Whiteman Park Experience Whiteman Park’s fauna at its most active on a special night tour of our premier conservation facility, Woodland Reserve. Enjoy a guided tour of the greater reserve before entering the soft-release enclosure where you can witness the nocturnal habits of woylie and quenda! Make sure to bring your camera. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. 6pm–7.30pm, Woodland Reserve, car park 5a, $10 adults, $7 children (suitable for children ages 6 plus).

About Happy Birthdays! Toptots new party plan. It’s party time at Toptots. Email mail@toptots.net.au

Circus Joseph Ashton Come and see the circus this April School Holidays. Big Top will be at Ellenbrook from Fri 12 April – Sunday 5 May. Woodlake Res, Bronzewing Ave. Visit www.circusjosephashton.com.au for show times & dates or call 0411 302 095 for circus hotline.

Storytime at Claremont Library Listen to stories, sing songs and create something crafty to take home. Fridays @ 10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

SATURDAY 13 Splat! Tickets for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production of Splat! are now on sale. Splat! will run from April 20 May 4 at 10am & 1pm (excluding Sundays and public holidays) and is a high energy fusion of circus, puppetry, dance, digital animation and paper-play that will leave you breathless from laughter and amazement. Running for 50 mins Splat! is perfect for ages 4–12. Bookings are essential, for information on prices and to book visit www.sppt.asn.au

The Fairies The Fairies School Holiday is only one week away and bookings are filling up fast. $40 per 3 hour session full of dancing, games, craft, singing, fairy food time and lots more! Call 9300 9512 for bookings or visit www.thefairies.com to view our timetable.

Disney On Ice Disney On Ice returns to Perth after 13 years! Disney’s Princesses and Heroes. All the romance all the adventure-live on ice. Tickets on public sale now. Perth Arena, 19-21 July. For a limited time, tickets are on sale to Feld priority customers! Take advantage of this presale offer to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public. Register your details at www.disneyonice.com.au/registration 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au www.disneyonice.com.au

AQWA 25th Birthday 13 April–7 May. Perth’s hidden treasure, AQWA, celebrates its 25th birthday this April with a bounty of events including a treasure hunt through its amazing exhibits. You’ll be searching for silver while surrounded by giant sharks, stingrays, turtles and hundreds of glittering fish in the largest single aquarium in Australia, AQWA’s Shipwreck Coast. There are rare and unique sea creatures as well as the jewel of the ocean: a living coral reef! Plus where would an underwater adventure be without a deadly line-up of sea creatures. Explore it all for your chance to win 25 prizes in 25 days, including a 1kg bar of silver! The celebrations start on 13 April with divers descending AQWA’s main aquarium with an icy fish cake for the sharks, and the full schedule of events can be found at www.aqwa.com.au AQWA is open daily from 10am–5pm and is located just 20 minutes north of the city at Hillarys Boat Harbour.

SUNDAY 14 EnviroFest at Whiteman Park Whiteman Park and Men of the Trees are teaming up

again this year to hold our wonderful annual environmental event. The theme for the 2013 event is ‘Conservation in Action and Healthy Living’. EnviroFEST 2013 will feature fascinating workshops and presentations on a range of topics, native fauna displays, organic products, native seedlings for sale and a huge range of sustainable and healthy living products. Children can get involved too, with free face painting, craft activities, storytelling and a Children’s Forest treasure hunt with the fairies! Village West, 10.00am– 3.00pm, free entry.

Johnny Young Talent School New contemporary dance classes available at Johnny Young Talent School Riverton & North Perth. Suitable for 8yrs+. Please call 9259 6608 for information.

Garden Week 18 to 22 April. Thursday to Sunday 9.30am to 5.00pm. Monday 9.30am to 3.00pm. Perry Lakes Reserve. Underwood Ave & Perry Lakes Drive, Floreat. Garden Week is a school holiday highlight for families, with loads of kids’ activities, including a wildlife farm, cubbies, frogs, worms, pot planting, planter box making, a sensory garden, art and craft activities, and more. Visitors to Garden Week have the chance to win a $3,000 cubby house, fully installed, courtesy of For Your Backyard. Thanks to Hills Orchard Improvement Group, the first 250 families through the gate on the weekend can collect a free 1kg bag of seasonal fruit. $18 adults, $15 concession and free for children under 16. www.gardenweek.com.au

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MONDAY 15 Preparation for Childbirth Community Midwifery WA A set of six workshops that inform, support and inspire parents-to-be to embrace the exciting and at times challenging journey into parenthood - including childbirth and the first few weeks with a new baby. Ideal to do early in pregnancy with an Active Birth Workshop as a refresher closer to the due date. 7pm-9pm, Midland. Call 9430 6882 or email admin@cmwa.net.au

Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park Explore the Park on a vintage bus every Monday at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Free tour departs from car park 7 and includes a visit to Revolutions Transport Museum.

Free Child Care Restraint Checking Day Bayswater Waves, Priestley Street, Embleton, 9:30am– 1:30pm, email kidsafe@kidsafewa.com.au

Playgroup WA Promoting Positive Behaviour 10.00am-12.00pm. Arena Joondalup Free for PGWA members, crèche available $8.80 per child 2nd/3rd child $5.80.

TUESDAY 16 Breastfeeding Workshop Community Midwifery WA Ideally taken before your baby’s birth, this workshop will also help you adjust to early parenthood with confidence. You learn how breastfeeding works, dispel any myths, understand why your breast milk is ‘liquid gold’, learn how to take care of your breasts and nipples, how to get started once your baby is born, where & when to get help, and beneficial foods to eat. We also offer individual lactation support Monday to Friday – call for an appointment. 10:30am-12:30pm, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

Make Your Child Brilliant in Literacy and Maths

Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Riverton location, email mail@toptots.net.au

FRIDAY 19

This workshop is ideally taken at the beginning of pregnancy before 16 weeks, it covers the things you want to know about early pregnancy. 7pm-9pm, North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park Explore the Park on a vintage bus every Monday at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Free tour departs from car park 7 and includes a visit to Revolutions Transport Museum.

Be A Volunteer (Junior) 9.00am–11.00am. Go behind the scenes at RSPCA WA and try your hand at volunteering with the animals; ages 8-11; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Be a Vet 9.00am-11:00am. An exciting session all about the work of our vets; ages 10-14; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Dog Styling

About Happy Birthdays! Toptots new party plan. It’s party time at Toptots. Email mail@toptots.net.au

Active-Ate Adventure Playground Dora’s Morning Tea! Dora the Explorer will be our special guest from 10:30am for Morning Tea with plenty of photo opportunities! For more information call 9390 0404.

Storytime at Claremont Library Listen to stories, sing songs and create something crafty to take home. Fridays @ 10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

A practical parenting workshop. 7am-9:30am. Call ICE 9271 4200 to register.

MONDAY 22 Early Pregnancy Workshop Community Midwifery WA

SATURDAY 20

1.30pm-3.30pm. Learn how to make some cool pet gear including toys and a bed to take home for your fur-ever friend!; ages 7-11; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Kids in the Garden 1.30pm-3.30pm. See our fabulous new sustainable garden at RSPCA WA and learn how to grow your pet food at home plus plant your own; ages 6-10; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Free Financial Planning & Legal Info Evening Have you registered your attendance at Cancer Council WA’s free financial planning & legal information evening on Thursday 9 May? It starts at 6.30pm and finishes at 8.30pm at The Boulevard Centre in Floreat. Learn about the importance of having a Will, tax considerations, investments, retirement and more from three experts. RSVP your attendance to Gemma Sidney on 08 9212 4391 or email gsidney@cancerwa.asn.au

Two Day Puppet Making Workshop 9.00am-4.00pm. Get your children imagining, creating and performing at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s School of Puppetry this coming school holidays, April 22-May 3! From building their own puppets to devising their own puppet performance this is a real hands on puppetry experience. With One Day Puppet Making Workshops for 4–6 year olds (Cost: $85.00) and Two Day Puppet Making Workshop for 7–12 year olds (Cost: $150.00) we have something for all. Bookings are essential, visit www.sppt.asn.au or call 08 9335 5044 for information on dates and to book.

Pottery Painting activity at Kardinya Park Shopping Centre

Toptots

Surfing School

Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Riverton location, email mail@toptots.net.au

Family learn to surf weekend – mums & dads join your kids, for fun in the surf! 2 day course Sat & Sun, 2 hours each day all equipment included www.surfingschool.com.au 08 9524 7671 ‘Surf together bond for life”.

Free Kids Activity from 11am-2pm daily. Activity runs from 22–26 April except 25 April (centre closed). Kardinya Park Shopping Centre located Cnr South St & North Lake Rd, Kardinya.

Splat!

Learn to Sail Courses for kids from ages 8 and above at South of Perth Yacht Club. From Monday 22 April to Thursday 25 April. 9:00am to 1:00pm each day. For more information please call 9364 5844 or visit www.sopyc.com.au

WEDNESDAY 17 Jungle Sports Term 2 Only 2 weeks away! Register online today for Jungle Sports Term 2 2013. Places go quickly for the 18mth to 7yr Indoor Sports sessions. Soccer, Multi-Sports, Rugby and Footy. Venues in all areas of Perth. Visit www.junglesports.com.au, call 9499 1800 or email info@junglesports.com.au

Baby Rhyme Time at Claremont Library Sing nursery rhymes, action songs as well as look at simple picture books. Wednesdays @10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

THURSDAY 18 Gaia Organic Cotton Babywear Sale! Gaia is returning to Subiaco for a two day only sale. There’s loads of new sale stock available and both winter and summer styles - all made from 100% certified organic cotton and all at seriously discounted prices, starting from $5! Subiaco Scout Hall, 399 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco, 9am-5pm and Friday April 19, 9am-2pm. For details please call 02 4962 3996.

Tickets for Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s production of Splat! are now on sale. Splat! will run from April 20 May 4 at 10am & 1pm (excluding Sundays and public holidays) and is a high energy fusion of circus, puppetry, dance, digital animation and paper-play that will leave you breathless from laughter and amazement. Running for 50 mins Splat! is perfect for ages 4–12. Bookings are essential, for information on prices and to book visit www.sppt.asn.au

Holiday activities at Revolutions Museum April 20 to 5 May. Explore the difference between the way that trucks and trains move freight. Load ‘em up. Decorate your own miniature bag, fill it with wheat and weigh it. Take it home or load it onto our miniature freight train or road train display! Sneaky Sack Search. Follow the clues to find and count the wheat sacks loaded onto vehicles in the museum. Guess how many sacks it would take to fill each of the vehicles and enter our draw to win a cool prize! Times: 10.00am–4.00pm Cost: entry by donation.

School Holiday Sailing Courses

TUESDAY 23 Silly Billy Fairy Tales at Whiteman Park Join Fairy Peppermint as she tells her fabulous fairy tales…with a twist! Tale 1: ‘Jack in the Bean Stalk’, 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm, $5 per child bookings recommended. Tale 2: ‘Three Billy Goats Gruff’, Wednesday 24 April, 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm, $5 per child bookings recommended.

Coral Creations What do a mushroom, staghorn, brain, plate, leaf and vase all have in common? They are all types of coral! Get creative by designing and painting your own environmentally-friendly carry bag to take home, while discovering more about the amazing coral reefs of Western Australia. 10.30am–12noon, 6 years and over. $12 per child. For more information call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au

Two Day Puppet Making Workshop

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9.00am-4.00pm. Get your children imagining, creating and performing at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s School of Puppetry this coming school holidays, April 22-May 3! From building their own puppets to devising their own puppet performance this is a real hands on puppetry experience. With One Day Puppet Making Workshops for 4–6 year olds (Cost: $85.00) and Two Day Puppet Making Workshop for 7–12 year olds (Cost: $150.00) we have something for all. Bookings are essential, visit www.sppt.asn.au or call 08 9335 5044 for information on dates and to book.

WEDNESDAY 24 Behind The Scenes 9.00am-11.00am. See what it’s like to work at the RSPCA and what goes on at our Animal Care Centre and Pet Barn; ages 11-15; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Poster Pets 9.00am-10.30am: Love pets? Come and meet ours as we read stories, meet our favourite classroom pets and colour posters to take home; ages 4-6; Malaga; $15; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

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Peckin’ it up

Munda Biddi Festival of Cycling

1.30pm-3.30pm. Are you the next Bear Grylls? Interesting animals are roaming about the fields of the RSPCA WA Malaga. Come, explore and solve the identity of these mysterious creatures; ages 8-12; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

1.30pm–3.30pm. Stretch your wings with Peta our bird guru! Get up close and personal with the local wildlife by creating hand-made enrichment toys; ages 8-12; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Celebrate the finish of the Munda Biddi Epic end-to-end ride on the newly completed trail at Sculpture Park, Jacoby Street, Mundaring from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Part of Perth’s Autumn Festival and supported by EMRC. Details at www.PerthTourism.com.au

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Bike in the Valley

1.30pm-3.30pm. Learn to cook yummy food for your pets and make a sweet treat for yourself; ages 10-14; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

1.30pm-3.30pm. Learn how to make some cool pet gear including toys and a bed to take home for your fur-ever friend!; ages 7-11; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

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One Day Puppet Making Workshops

Enjoy a leisurely guided bike ride exploring the delights of the Swan Valley, departing Lilac Hill Park, West Swan Road, Caversham (registrations at 9.00am). Part of Perth’s Autumn Festival and supported by EMRC and Lotterywest. Details at www.PerthTourism.com.au

Attend school with your child. Toptots parent and child kindy programs. Riverton location, email mail@toptots.net.au

9.00am-3.00pm, April, 26, 29, 30 & May 3. Get your children imagining, creating and performing at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s School of Puppetry this coming school holidays, April 22-May 3! From building their own puppets to devising their own puppet performance this is a real hands on puppetry experience. With One Day Puppet Making Workshops for 4–6 year olds (Cost: $85.00) and Two Day Puppet Making Workshop for 7–12 year olds (Cost: $150.00) we have something for all. Bookings are essential, visit www.sppt.asn.au or call 08 9335 5044 for information on dates and to book.

9.00am-3.00pm, April, 24, 26, 29, 30 & May 3. Get your children imagining, creating and performing at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s School of Puppetry this coming school holidays, April 22-May 3! From building their own puppets to devising their own puppet performance this is a real hands on puppetry experience. With One Day Puppet Making Workshops for 4–6 year olds (Cost: $85.00) and Two Day Puppet Making Workshop for 7–12 year olds (Cost: $150.00) we have something for all. Bookings are essential, visit www.sppt.asn.au or call 08 9335 5044 for information on dates and to book.

Playdough Art Activity at Raine Square Shopping Centre

School Holiday Sailing Courses Learn to Sail Courses for kids from ages 8 and above at South of Perth Yacht Club. From Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May. 9:00am to 1:00pm each day. For more information please call 9364 5844 or visit www.sopyc.com.au

The Teapot Party

Create a Playdough masterpiece to take home. From 11am-2pm, Raine Square Shopping Centre (activities held at food court) 300 Murray St Perth or www.rainesqure.com.au activities also running from April 26-28.

The Teapot Party

$5pp Card making for all ages. Please Contact 9302 4735 for bookings.

Storytime at Claremont Library Listen to stories, sing songs and create something crafty to take home. Fridays @ 10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

$5pp Decorating and making fun cookies. Please Contact 9302 4735 for bookings.

SATURDAY 27

Baby Rhyme Time at Claremont Library

Surfing School

Sing nursery rhymes, action songs as well as look at simple picture books. Wednesdays @10:30am. Bookings are not necessary. For more information call 9285 4353.

THURSDAY 25 Goodstart Early Learning

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It’s time to enrol now for 2013. Goodstart Early Learning is a not–for–profit early learning and care provider that goes beyond childcare to create nurturing, stimulating and fun environments where children thrive. Enrol now at for a good start to a great life. Call 1800 222 543 or visit www.goodstart.org.au

See Matt Schubring will be attempting to clear a 250 ft jump! Saturday Junior Motocross from 8.00am–4.00pm. Sunday nonstop action with a full day of the states best MotoX racing plus Freestyle BMX, FMX, Super Lite Buggy Demos, Helicopter rides and Side Show Alley, Fast 50’s/Thump star racing on their own arena x track. There is a licensed bar area and plenty of refreshments available. Single day admission is $20 for adults on Saturday, $10 for Kids under 15, kids under 5 free. $25.00 for adults Sunday, $15 for kids under 15, Kids Under 5 are Free. Camping at the track from Friday night and the cost is just $10.00 per person or $40.00 for a family to camp for the entire weekend. www.williethomson.com

The Teapot Party $5pp Beading for all ages. Please Contact 9302 4735 for bookings.

FRIDAY 26 Kidz Paradise Family Fun Night, 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Music, games, prizes and more. Cafe open for dinner. $10 presale or $12 on the night. For more info and to book a table call 9472 8655.

Jungle Sports Term 2 Only 1 week away! Register online today for Jungle Sports Term 2 2013. Places go quickly for the 18mth to 7yr Indoor Sports sessions. Soccer, Multi-Sports, Rugby and Footy. Venues in all areas of Perth. Visit www.junglesports.com.au, call 9499 1800 or email info@junglesports.com.au

Nocturnal Woylie Walk, Whiteman Park Experience Whiteman Park’s fauna at its most active on a special night tour of our premier conservation facility, Woodland Reserve. Enjoy a guided tour of the greater reserve before entering the soft-release enclosure where you can witness the nocturnal habits of woylie and quenda! Make sure to bring your camera. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. 6pm–7.30pm, Woodland Reserve, car park 5a, $10 adults, $7 children (suitable for children ages 6 plus).

SUNDAY 28 Surfing School Family learn to surf weekend – mums & dads join your kids, for fun in the surf! 2 day course Sat & Sun, 2 hours each day all equipment included www.surfingschool.com.au 08 9524 7671 ‘Surf together bond for life”.

Pet Detective 9.00am-11.00am. Oscar the Education Dog is missing and we need some Pet Detectives to discover where he has gone - find the clues and solve the puzzle; ages 4-7; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Auto One Classic Car Show at Whiteman Park The Council of Motoring Clubs (CMC) of Western Australia and Auto One present a ‘Picnic in the Park’ themed Classic Car Show this April. Motoring enthusiasts will be in heaven at this huge event, as they wander amongst and inspect over 1,000 immaculate classic vehicles on show at Mussel Pool – a beautiful spot to have a picnic! Mussel Pool West, 10am-3.30pm. Gold coin entry. Parking: Available at Mussel Pool East. Entry is via Lord Street or Beechboro Road. All event traffic will exit via Dulwich Street (just follow the signs). Note: Parking is not permitted on any road verges.

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Stirling Miniature Railway, Vasto Pl BALCATTA. LAST SUNDAY of the Month (Except December) 10.00am to 2.00pm. Family Entry (6 Max) $30: Individuals $8.00. Picnic area & BBQs – Canteen.

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MONDAY 29 Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park Explore the Park on a vintage bus every Monday at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Free tour departs from car park 7 and includes a visit to Revolutions Transport Museum

Bug Buddies 9.00am-10.30am: Even the littlies will be getting into Minibeasts at RSCPA WA this holidays with a special session full of bug craft, games and activities; ages 4-6; Malaga; $15; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Be an Inspector (Junior) 1.30pm-3.30pm: Come meet one of our Inspectors, solve ‘pet crimes’ and learn their tricks of the trade; ages 7-10; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Be an Inspector (Senior) 1.30pm-3.30pm: Come meet one of our Inspectors, learn their tricks of the trade, solve ‘pet crimes’ and become the judge and jury ; ages 11-14; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

One Day Puppet Making Workshops 9.00am-3.00pm. April 29, 30 & May 3. Get your children imagining, creating and performing at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s School of Puppetry this coming school holidays, April 22-May 3! From building their own puppets to devising their own puppet performance this is a real hands on puppetry experience. With One Day Puppet Making Workshops for 4–6 year olds (Cost: $85.00) and Two Day Puppet Making Workshop for 7–12 year olds (Cost: $150.00) we have something for all. Bookings are essential, visit www.sppt.asn.au or call 08 9335 5044 for information on dates and to book.

1.30pm-3.30pm: An exciting session all about the work of our vets and animal care; ages 10-14; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Fishing for Science From the ocean to the lab then to your plate, join us for a science workshop you can really sink your teeth into! Learn all about sustainable fishing and techniques as you catch, prepare and cook your own fish. 9.30am–12.30pm, 8 years and over, $12 per child What to bring: hat, sunscreen & water bottle. All fishing equipment is provided. For more information, call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au

One Day Puppet Making Workshops 9.00am-3.00pm. Get your children imagining, creating and performing at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s School of Puppetry this coming school holidays, April 22-May 3! From building their own puppets to devising their own puppet performance this is a real hands on puppetry experience. With One Day Puppet Making Workshops for 4–6 year olds (Cost: $85.00) and Two Day Puppet Making Workshop for 7–12 year olds (Cost: $150.00) we have something for all. Bookings are essential, visit www.sppt.asn.au or call 08 9335 5044 for information on dates and to book.

Claremont Tigers Football Club Holiday Clinic Be coached and taught new skills by Claremont WAFL Players. Meet Fremantle Dockers players. All kids receive club goodies including hat, footy, water bottle and other giveaways. Bouncy Castle on the day, Lunch & morning tea provided. Holiday Clinic today from 9am to 3pm, Cost $75 and for more details call 9384 9200 or www.claremontfc.com.au

Whiteman Park Explore the difference between the way that trucks and trains move freight. Load ‘em up Decorate your own miniature bag, fill it with wheat and weigh it. Take it home or load it onto our miniature freight train or road train display! Sneaky Sack Search. Follow the clues to find and count the wheat sacks loaded onto vehicles in the museum. Guess how many sacks it would take to fill each of the vehicles and enter our draw to win a cool prize! 10.00am–4.00pm Cost: entry by donation. www.whitemanpark.com.au

WEDNESDAY 31 Camouflaging Creatures by Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre

Kids Sports activity at Kardinya Park Shopping Centre

Read a popular children’s story and learn how and why various marine creatures camouflage in the marine environment. Participants will then create their own collage to camouflage a fish! Activity runs Thursday 2 May 2013 from 10.30am–11.30am (4-6 years) & costs $8 per child. Located 39 Northside Drive, Hillarys (Hillarys Boat Harbour). From 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday (closed public holidays). For more information, call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au

Free Kids Activity from 11am-2pm daily. Activity runs from 29 April – 3 May. Kardinya Park Shopping Centre located Cnr South St & North Lake Rd. Kardinya.

Minute to Win It Activity at Raine Square Shopping Centre

TUESDAY 30 Behind The Scenes 9.00am-11.00am: See what it’s like to work at the RSPCA and what goes on at our Animal Care Centre and Pet Barn; ages 11-15; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

On the Farm 9.00am-10.30am: It’s time to get mooooooving and explore what farm animals can be discovered at the RSPCA WA; ages 4-6; Malaga; $15; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

Manic Minibeasts

Games for all ages to win great prizes in a minute! From 11am-2pm, Raine Square Shopping Centre (activities held at food court) 300 Murray St, Perth or www.rainesqure.com.au activity running from May 1-4.

Wild Science in the Suburbs! After School Program By WA Gould League Join other Eco-Warriors for ‘“Wildlife Wednesdays” after school program, Term 2 starts 8 May 2013. Suitable for Early to Late Childhood. Every Wed during School Term (3.00pm-5.00pm). Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre, Cnr Selby & Flynn St, Wembley. $5/child (0-3yrs free) & BYO Light snack, children under 12yrs to be accompanied by an adult. Bookings required ph 9387 6079 or email roger@wagouldleague.com.au

1.30pm-3.30pm: Get into Minibeasts at RSCPA WA! Learn about bugs and make a cool bug catcher – just

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Birthday Parties Strolling Magic Fairs & Fetes Special Events

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One Day Puppet Making Workshops

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Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Orchard Ave, Armadale, 9:30am–1:30pm. Email kidsafe@kidsafewa.com.au

See Matt Schubring will be attempting to clear a 250 ft jump! Saturday Junior Motocross from 8.00am–4.00pm. Sunday nonstop action with a full day of the states best MotoX racing plus Freestyle BMX, FMX, Super Lite Buggy Demos, Helicopter rides and Side Show Alley, Fast 50’s / Thump star racing on their own arena x track. There is a licensed bar area and plenty of refreshments available. Single day admission is $20 for adults on Saturday, $10 for Kids under 15, kids under 5 free. $25.00 for adults Sunday, $15 for kids under 15, Kids Under 5 are Free. Camping at the track from Friday night and the cost is just $10.00 per person or $40.00 for a family to camp for the entire weekend. www.williethomson.com

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Free Child Car Restraint Checking Day

KTM Tumbulgum Natural Terrain MotoX

don’t scare mum with your new crawly friends!; ages 6-10; Malaga; $20; bookings essential refer to the website www.rspcawa.asn.au

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Out & About: these school holidays

Free school holiday fun at Garden Week arden lovers of all ages are in for a treat this school holidays at Garden Week, Perry Lakes Reserve, Floreat, April 18 to 22.

Sponsored by Water Corporation, the event is free for children under 16. Attractions include a baby animal farm, cubby houses, frogs and worms, pot planting, planter box making, a sensory garden, art and craft activities, and more. See over 100 exhibits of the latest gardening products, plant releases, outdoor trends and waterwise solutions. Choose from thousands of plants for sale, with a free parcel pick-up service. Celebrity chefs will be cooking up a storm at the ‘Grow it. Cook it. Taste it.’ Cooking Stage, as will renowned chef and best-selling author Stephanie Alexander with local primary school students from her Kitchen Garden Program.

Top local garden experts will be on hand with plenty of free gardening advice, handy tips and the chance to have your own gardening questions answered. Fantastic prizes include a $3,000 fullyinstalled cubby house courtesy of For Your Backyard, free giveaways of bags of fruit for families thanks to the Hills Orchard Improvement Group, plus free waterwise buckets thanks to Water Corporation. For full details, visit www.gardenweek.com.au or follow Garden Week on Facebook.

Claremont FC Holiday Clinic

Claremont Oval, Davies Rd, Claremont

For Girls and Boys in Year 1 to 7. No experience required!

• Be coached and learn new skills by Claremont WAFL Players • Meet Fremantle Dockers and Claremont FC players • Receive T-Shirt, Footy, Water bottle, and other giveaways • Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided

T: 9411 3444 E: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/environment Proudly Supported by

MIDLAND OVAL Fri 29th March 2pm & 7.30pm Sat 30th - 7.30pm. Sun 31st - 7.30pm. Mon 1st - April 2pm

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April Holidays Bring along your family for an eco walk, talk or night stalk.

Sharing our vision: A community and local government partnership.

EASTER HOLIDAYS

Tues 30th April 9:00am - 4:30pm $90 per child

WOODLAKE RES, BRONZEWING AVE Fri 12th April to Sunday 5th May* *Check website for show mes & dates

Join us at 12.30pm inside the Big Top on WORLD CIRCUS DAY, 20th April for the launch of the book Love, Sweat and Tears by Zelie Bullen and Freda Marnie Nicholls. Buy a book and receive a free cket to the Circus!

For more information contact the Claremont Football Club on 9384 9200 or email mitchell.harvey@claremonttigers.com www.claremontfc.com.au

PERTH’S BEST GARDENING EVENT

Chef and author Stephanie Alexander, OAM Expert Q&A sessions Learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle Outdoor living ideas Plants, plants and more plants … and loads of FREE activities for the kids!

PLUS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $3,000 KIDS CUBBY HOUSE

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Perry Lakes Reserve, Floreat 9.30am – 5pm (Thurs – Sun) 9.30am – 3pm (Mon) Admission Costs: Adults $18, Concessions $15, Children 16 years & under FREE.

18–22 APRIL 2013 www.gardenweek.com.au

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Cuddly Animal Farm

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New program starting soon

A sea full of activities this holidays

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isit the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre this school holidays and explore all that is weird and wonderful under the sea! There’s something for everyone with their exciting April program now available.

Ph: Farmer Lin 0424 209 730 128 John St, Henley Brook www.cuddlyanimalfarm.com Voucher

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Ready Set Trot lets young people have fun with horses, learn new skills and make new friends.

Oversized clubs Bigger Balls 900 metre walk Great fun ages 6+

MINIATURE GOLF

Abingdon Miniature Village Big Family Friendly Fun

18 holes Beautiful gardens Challenging course Great fun ages 3+

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Horse and all equipment provided

Open: Weekdays from 9am Weekends from 8am Last tee off at 4:30pm

Bookings phone: 9296 5566

• Miniature Buildings

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• Mini Golf & Mazes

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Fun 12 Hole course

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• Heritage Tea rooms Devonshire Teas & light lunches available

“Fun is our Business”

$10

• Over 100 designs to choose • Kids Soft Play Centre (bring socks) • Fully air-conditioned studios • NO STUDIO FEES • Coffee and tasty treats

ENTRY PRICES Adults $15 Seniors & Students $10 Children (3-12 yrs) $8 Family Pass $40 2 adults & 2 Children

OPEN DAILY

Open: Mon - Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 - 4

9:30am – 4:30pm

Probably the best ceramic painting experience for kids in WA!

Closed Wednesdays

Located on the northern side of Hillarys Boat Harbour, the NMDC will be open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Visit the

10250 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook

Scale models of historic buildings of the UK

Four acres of award winning gardens, picnic & BBQ areas

Why not take part in one of the fun-filled school holiday activities such as ‘Coral Creations’ or the new ‘Camouflaging Creatures’. Or you may choose to visit the centre at your leisure, to explore the exhibits and aquaria, and get hands-on at the rock pool. Also keep an eye out for their newest addition – a baby Brown banded bamboo shark!

Present voucher for 10% off for up to 4 people for 9 holes of supa golf or 18 holes mini golf Exp 30/04/13

24 Husband Road, Barragup (Mandurah) Phone: (08) 9534 9079

Unit 4/19 Mercer Lane (off Winton Road), Joondalup

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(Booking recommended during school holidays)

Phone 9301 2080

For more information on admission and activities call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au Bookings are essential for school holiday programs.

smallest

these school holidays penguins in the world

he Little Penguin is the smallest of 18 penguin species in the world. Standing 30-40cms tall and weighing 1 kg, it’s a lightweight compared to the Emperor Penguin which stands 1.3 metres tall and weighs 40kg.

Although small, they’re adventurous, venturing out before sunrise and swimming up to 20kms in search of food. They’re the only penguins that ‘raft up’ in groups after sunset to make the dangerous return waddle up the beach in the dark to avoid predators.

them. Rangers host 3 daily Penguin feeds at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm offering a close up penguin opportunity. It’s also great for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing or picnicking.

Penguin Island (40 minutes south of Perth) has WA’s largest colony of little penguins and it s just a 5 minute ferry ride to meet

For more information contact Rockingham Wild Encounters on 9591 1333 or visit www.penguinisland.com.au

Kirup Kabins Farmstay “The Perfect Family Getaway”

Join us to feed the friendly farm animals on our daily tour. See our little lambs Lots of things to do around the area. Visit the Apple fun park in Donnybrook, wineries, olive oil soap shop & crazy golf. Cabins from $160 night for 2, child $10. Ring Christine for off peak specials

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Come and stay in beautiful 2/3br self contained cabins, spacious verandahs all with gates and magic views over the farm and down the valley.

April School holiday special stay 4 nights for 10% discount Kirup Kabins Farmstay | Ph: 9731 6272 | www.kirupkabins.com.au | kirupkabins@westnet.com.au

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Martians Visit the GDC! Have some school holiday fun! Let your imagination run wild! Make your own Martian!

School holiday activities galore

The best Martian will WIN a cool prize worth up to $100 and will be on the GDC website for all to see!

hese April holidays the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is the place to be, as they bring you Bendigo Banks Splash! a fun, colourful program for all ages.

Martian making Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Arts and crafts workshops take place in the beautiful foyers overlooking the Mandjar Bay. Each workshop has been designed for the kids to create something really special to take home.

Funny, imaginative and fantastically messy, Muckheap is the tale of two people trying to clean out their house ready for their big move. The Sandpit is back! Pop down with the entire family and help us to create musical

Tuesday & Friday Activities run Monday - Friday. 10:30am - 12:30pm

Parental supervision required at all times please

1098 Military Road, Gingin West Tel: 95 757577 | Email: bookings@gdc.asn.au

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instruments from recycled materials. Keep everyone entertained with a fantastic program of events these holidays. For more details on dates, times and tickets prices just visit www.manpac.com.au or call the Box Office on 9550 3900.

For further information and bookings call Barry Martin on 9384 9100 or go to www.rfbyc.asn.au/content/learn/enrol-your-child-online.php

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Presents

Freefall: Gravity & Other Myths

elive childhood memories and share in the magic of Disney on Ice with your children at this winter’s ice spectacular – Princesses and Heroes.

Daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends are just a wish

Conducted on the safe, sheltered waters of Mosman Bay, the Club offers a range of courses designed for children 7 years and upwards, for complete novices to learn to race. Fees start from $220 for 15 hours including use of Club boats and safety equipment. Recreational Skippers Ticket courses also available for children 14 years and over. Participants must be able to swim and be water confident.

Starting from $11 per child

Time to relive your childhood

Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves and Prince Eric breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his one true love. See Prince Philip defeat the evil Maleficent as she transforms herself into a fire-breathing dragon in a race against time to rescue Sleeping Beauty’s Aurora. Be there to discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin.

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club will be running children's holiday courses during the coming April school holidays -

Mon 22nd - Fri 26th April or Mon 29th April - Fri 3rd May 2013

Rocketry & Rocket making

Freefall: Gravity & Myths is a joyful, honest and beautifully crafted circus and physical theatre experience for the entire family.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN LEARN TO SAIL CLASSES

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these school holidays

Monday 22nd April - Friday 3 May

Saturday 13th April, 2pm & 7.30pm Box Office 9550 3900 www.manpac.com.au away. There is even a special appearance by Disney’s latest team, Rapunzel and Flynn. Sure to create a lifetime of memories for the whole family, Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes is touring the Perth Arena from July 19 to 21.

Your ticket to school holiday fun in the city

Tickets on sale now at Ticketek. More show information is available at www.disneyonice.com.au

School Holiday Sailing Courses Learn to Sail Courses Ages 8+

Monday 22nd April to Thursday 25th April Monday 29th April to Thursday 2nd May 9:00am to 1:00pm each day

South of Perth Yacht Club Ph: 9364 5844 Coffee Point, Applecross WA Email: training@sopyc.com.au

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For more information please call or visit www.sopyc.com.au

Tumblers & Kindy Gym Tumblers Kids Gym

School Term - Mon - Thurs 9:00am to 2:00pm. Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Sat/Sun 10:00am - 3:00pm School Holidays - Monday - Friday 9:00am -5:00pm Entry Prices 1 - 4 years $5.60 5 - 12 years $6.60

Kindy Gym classes involve a structured class of warm up, circuit activities, music, games and lots of fun for children aged 12mths to 4 yrs

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Term 1 dates - 7 May - 2 July & 9 May - 4 July TUES THURS

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9:15am - 9:45am 9:15am - 9:45am

10am - 10:45am 10am - 10:45am

Entry Prices $8.50 per class or $76 for 10 entry pass.

MONDAY 22 APRIL TO SUNDAY 5 MAY* Pick up your pass at the marquee in Murray Street Mall and enjoy fun and freebies for the whole family during April School Holidays. For more information visit www.showmeperth.com.au *The City Playground Pass excludes ANZAC Day Thursday 25 April.

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Classes include entry into Tumbers for free play after class

Please call reception for more details. Creche available *Prices are subject to change

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Out & About : these school holidays

EnviroFest 2013 at Whiteman Park hiteman Park and Men of the Trees are teaming up again this year to hold their wonderful annual environmental event, EnviroFEST on Sunday 14 April from 10am3pm.

The theme for the 2013 event is ‘Conservation in Action and Healthy Living’. EnviroFEST 2013 will feature fascinating workshops and presentations on a range of topics, native fauna displays, organic products, native seedlings for sale and a huge range of sustainable and healthy living products. Children can get involved too, with free face painting, craft activities, storytelling and a Children’s Forest treasure hunt with the fairies! If you would like to be involved by taking a stall at EnviroFEST 2013, please contact the Marketing and Events Officer on (08) 9209 6000. Location: Village West. Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm. Cost: Free entry.

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Health, Sport & Safety

Karate for kids

Kids karate for 5 to 7 year olds ny parent who has had a child involved in karate knows the benefits and would say it’s the best thing they ever did for them. Karate is not just about learning physical skills and keeping fit, but about learning skills that can improve their lives.

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Enjoy cycling with your 5 year old t’s time get out with your young children.

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bike to be converted to a trailer bike in a matter of moments, and more amazing, you can disconnect in seconds and ride independently. Check out this great product at www.cycletow.com.au or phone Cycle Tow, a WA business, on 1300 661 645. Available at all good bike shops.

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Mt Claremont Community Centre, Saturday Montgomery Avenue, Mt Claremont Mornings 6 - 8 Year Olds 9:00 - 9:50am 9 - 12 Year Olds 10:00 - 11:00am

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