The Parents' Paper - July 2021

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School HolidayS!

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Perth’s Family Album

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How a Perth plastic movement went global

By Cassie Hart ‐ Editor, Kids in Perth

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PROBLEM Plastic is everywhere!

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his month, millions of people across the world unite with a common cause: reducing plastic pollution.

The Plastic Free July® challenge educates and encourages people to reduce plastic waste to contribute to a cleaner world.

This global movement originated here in Perth back in 2011, with 40 participants.

Since then it has grown to 325 million participants worldwide (in 2020) who each reduced their annual waste by 21kg, and collectively avoided 900 million kgs of plastic waste. We chatted to Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, the founder of this amazing movement, to find out how it all began.

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What was the motivation behind Plastic Free July®?

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A day in June 2011 changed everything when I visited a recycling centre here in Perth. It was shocking to see not only my waste but the waste of several councils, I knew something needed to change. When I first tried to avoid single-use plastic for a month, I never imagined how Plastic Free July® would grow.

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How did it evolve from there?

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It started when I asked a simple question: ‘I’m going plastic free next month. Who wants to join me?’ The small group of people who said yes and made changes to reduce plastic waste in their own lives started sharing Plastic Free July with their friends, family and colleagues. It has really grown by word of mouth and as citizens, communities and organisations around the world took part, it grew into one of the world’s most successful environmental movements.

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What would you say to those who think their changes can’t make a difference to the bigger picture?

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I love the following quote- “Alone we are a drop, but together an ocean!” If everyone made even one change, it makes a huge impact.

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What would you say to families who think aiming for a plastic free July is too hard?

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Just start with one thing – look at the plastics in your life – start by looking in the bin, in your fridge and pantry.

Popular ideas to get started include switching from bottled body wash to a soap bar, or choose to refuse prepackaged produce, instead of buying carrots / bananas in a bag, buy them loose or try reusable produce bags. If you take small steps, it’s actually easy – by joining the challenge at Plasticfreejuly.org you won’t be alone, there are lots of ideas and resources and together we can make a difference.

Read through this months paper to find out simple changes your family can make to reduce plastic waste. If you’re ready to take the Plastic Free July challenge, register by scanning the QR code.

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MOTIVATING AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF BOYS PANEL EVENT

The positive effects of single-gender education

Little Learners

At Christ Church our Year 12 academic results consistently place our graduates amongst the top Australian schools and they achieve entry to outstanding Australian and international universities. We understand what motivates boys to achieve individual and collective excellence.

Christ Church Grammar School’s Little Learners is a program designed to develop our youngest community members’ love for learning.

Our unique pedagogy or art and science of teaching, ensures our dedicated staff know each boy’s story and how to work together with parents to bring out the very best in each boy.

Discover what a Christ Church education could mean for your son.

School campus to share stories and discuss aspects of early childhood development.

Aimed at boys up to 3 years of age, Little Learners brings families together on the

Facilitated by our educators, this is a great introduction to early learning.

Join us for this free event as we discuss the positive effects of single-gender education.

Thursday 29 July | 6.00pm to 7.00pm Preparatory School, Christ Church Grammar School

Monday 26 July and Monday 16 August | 9.30am to 10.30am Early Learning Community, Christ Church Grammar School

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WAʼs Plan for PLASTICS

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hen the state government announced it will be bringing forward a plan to abolish singleuse plastics by four years, it was a huge step forward for WA’s war on waste.

By the end of this year, single-use plastic plates, bowls, cutlery, stirrers, straws, cups, thick plastic bags, polystyrene takeaway food containers and helium balloon releases will be banned.

"Single-use plastics have a terrible impact on our environment, wildlife, public health and recycling efforts, and the vast majority of Western Australians have told us that they want this to stop,” said Premier Mark McGowan.

There will also be a ban plastic coffee cups and lids, barrier/produce bags, cotton buds

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with plastic shafts, microbeads, oxodegradable plastics, and polystyrene packaging and cups by the end of 2022.

This means that, just like when the singleuse plastic bag ban came in in 2018, West Australians are going to have to make some small yet significant changes.

"The plastic bag ban has been embraced by retailers and the community; this is the next step of the journey to reduce landfill and ensure a healthy environment,” said Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson.

Though the ban hasn’t yet come into play, Plastic Free July is the perfect time to make a change. Invest in a good quality re-usable coffee cup, stock up on a few stainless steel straws and find some re-usable produce

bags, because soon those as disposables will be a thing of the past.

Local kids greening the community

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his school holidays, kids living in the Town of Victoria Park who are passionate about the environment can take part in a free, two day urban greening hub run by Millennium Kids.

Millennium Kids is an environmental youth organisation operated by young people for young people aged 10-25.

Green Lab is their citizen science and action program which is designed to protect, monitor and increase tree canopy within the Greater Perth area. They will be in Vic Park on the 8th and 9th of July to work with up to 40 local kids to develop urban greening ideas to benefit their whole community.

Participating kids will explore solutions through project based and hands-on learning. They will develop their own project with the support of Millennium Kids’ mentors and will be provided with context around urban forest issues and opportunities. At the close of the event, kids will pitch their ideas to local stakeholders and one idea will be granted seed funding to progress their concept.

The hub is happening thanks to a grant from The Town of Victoria Park whose Urban Forest Grants enable community members, groups and organisation to deliver their own project to contribute to the greening of the town.

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Brickwrecks: Sunken ships in LEGO® bricks!

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rickwrecks: Sunken ships in LEGO® bricks! is an awesome new exhibition using LEGO® bricks to tell the stories behind some of the world’s most fascinating shipwrecks.

Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught and his team worked with maritime archaeologists, spent over 1,600 hours, used over 153,000 LEGO® bricks, and had a tonne of fun bringing these models to life. You can even turn one of the models upside-down – something The Brickman team has never created before!

These incredible largescale models (between 1 3 metres long), the multimedia displays, and authentic objects from the wrecks will inspire your creativity using LEGO® bricks at one of the build

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The models featured in the exhibition include the Titanic, Batavia, Pandora, Scan QR code Terror and Erebus, Rena, Vasa, and the for tickets ships that sank off Uluburun (Turkey) and the Shinan islands (South Korea).

Don’t miss this brick-tastic exhibition at the WA Maritime Museum! Tickets are on sale now at museum.wa.gov.au/brickwrecks Brickwrecks: Sunken ships in LEGO® bricks! is a partnership between Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught, the Western Australian Museum, and the Australian National Maritime Museum. Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught is a LEGO® Certified Professional, and one of only 14 in the world and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere.

to ditch the plastic!

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educing plastic as a family isn’t as hard as you may think. Here are some small changes we can make that will have a big impact in reducing plastic pollution.

recycled plastic or repurposed netting fabric.

Cut out wet wipes

Reusable coffee cups

Instead of using disposable wet wipes to clean the kids’ sticky hands and faces, use damp cotton face towels. When you go for an outing, pre-dampen a few towels and pop them in a toiletries bag to bring along.

Avoid cling wrap

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Bring a re-fillable drink bottle Instead of buying a bottle of water or drink when you’re on the go, purchase a reusable bottle and fill it up each time you’re about to head out.

Buy unpackaged fruits and veges Buying plastic-wrapped or packaged fruits and vegetables can be convenient, but unfortunately it creates plastic waste.

Instead, look out for loose fruit and vegetables in your local grocery store, or head to a farmers market or organic store where plastic packaging is less often used.

Choose lightweight, reusable produce bags instead of the plastic bags that are usually provided. Be sure to look for ones made from

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Bye-bye Balloons Instead of using harmful single use balloons, get a bit creative for your next birthday party and decorate with fabric bunting and tassels, fresh flowers, paper lanterns and more!

Borrow extra cups and plates Disposable cups / plates / cutlery are easily replaced by reusable items borrowed from neighbours or friends. People who have a lot of parties often invest in reusable bamboo sets.

BYO reusable straw Single-use straws are used for a few minutes then discarded and will remain in the environment indefinitely. Choose to refuse single-use plastic straws. For those who like straws or use them as an accessibility tool, BYO your own reusable one. There are stainless steel, bamboo and glass options available on the market.

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Coffee cups are not recyclable in most locations. Even ‘compostable’ cups are rarely composted as they require very specific facilities and conditions. Bringing your own cup shows others how easy it is to reduce their waste and creates a new trend.

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Store and pack food in reusable containers or purchase reusable silicone bowl toppers. Wax wraps and containers make a great reusable alternative for wrapping sandwiches. You can also buy washable cloth bags to store and pack food in as a better option to zip lock bags.

Use soap bars

Ditch Bin Bags

Making the switch from shower gel to bars of soap is an easy way to reduce consumption of single-use plastics. Bar soaps come in different blends to suit body washing, face wash, shampoo and shaving, so your line-up of bottles may become a line-up of bars.

Instead of using plastic bin liners, line it with several sheets of newspaper, or use the bin as a ‘naked bin’ by simply washing it out as needed. To reduce smells, wrap any icky items in newspaper first, freeze wet scraps in paper or a reusable container until bin day, and home compost food scraps.

Use paper lolly bags and source treats from the bulk food stores which carry a great selection of sweets and nuts. For gifts and prizes, how about crayons, chalk, flower seeds or homemade playdough.

Gifts Instead of toys, how about gifting an experience such as a voucher to the zoo, mini golf or an art workshop?

For more ideas on how to reduce plastic use in the home, at school, at work and in the community, scan QR code and get invloved with Plastic FREE July!

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BOOK TALK Lorry the Lorikeet Meets Alice Springs

By Cassie Hart - Editor - Kids in Perth

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orry is a flightless Lorikeet that lives high in a gum tree with his parents and brothers. After being dared by some eagles, Lorry launches himself out of the nest in an attempt to fly, but instead lands on the ground with a thud and hops away in embarrassment.

He goes on a journey through the country riding iconic Australian modes of transportation and meeting frightening creatures along the way. He eventually finds himself in the red centre of Australia and meets a girl named Alice Springs dressed in bring clothing. A wonderful friendship forms.

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All that glitters is not gold

By Cassie Hart - Editor, Kids in Perth

GLITTER!

“Part of that is how to minimise our footprint: how to use less plastic in our workplace and in our homes, how to grow our own food, worm farming, composting, reusing jars and things. It focuses on creating healthy kids on a healthy planet.”

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“Glitter is a fun magical thing. Nobody wants to get rid of glitter, but when you realise the repercussion it has people are wanting to make that change,” explains Brown.

Brown has recently started a campaign called Glitter Be Gone. The idea came to her back when she worked at a childcare centre and noticed just how much glitter was being used.

“Glitter was a product that we used a lot, but unlike plastic bottles and zip-lock bags

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Her message to families is that we don’t have to get rid of things we like using use completely, we just need to makes some tweaks that are better for the environment.

And start small with something like glitter.

and all of the obvious plastics, we were sprinkling the stuff around like it was nothing. Just all over the place.”

She also found that most people she spoke to didn’t even realise what glitter was made of and that they were using microplastsics on a regular basis. This inspired her to go about educating people about glitter as a microplastic and what they can use as a fun, colourful alternative.

“Making your own glitter is symbolic on so many levels. It shows you you can still have the cool stuff, just different. It shows you that the process is what actually makes it so fun, there’s satisfaction out of making your own stuff, it can be cheap and easy.” nutmegzeducation@gmail.com

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“The first step is don’t throw the glitter you have already in the bin, because there’s no point. Use it until it’s gone and then from that point onwards vouch to either not buy glitter or make you own.”

According to Brown, we can easily make our own eco-friendly glitter using two basic pantry items.

“The best things I found are either salt or sugar. I find salt is better because the kids are less inclined to jam a whole mouthful in their mouth. And then all you do is put literally a couple of drops of food colouring in a bowl and you just slowly mix the salt with the food colouring, and slowly you’ll see the salt colour start to change.”

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Making your own glitter doesn’t just benefit the environment; it’s a great activity to do with the kids.

“Not only is it cheap, it’s fun, it’s hands-on and it’s engaging,” says Brown. “It’s got a lot of sensory play, fine motor skills, it’s got lots of benefits that just simply buying a bottle of glitter doesn’t have.”

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Brown says people are starting to see a

Powering homes with food waste

By Cassie Hart - Editor, Kids in Perth

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e all know scrap food can be composted to improve soil quality and reduce waste, but did you know that it can be converted into energy?

Food waste that is sent to landfill decomposes to produce potent greenhouse gases. However, if this nutrient-rich resource is recovered it can be used to produce valuable biogas, compost and fertiliser.

Richgro has been converting food waste into clean energy since 2016 using its $8million Anaerobic Digestion Plant. The digester plant works like a stomach, breaking down food and organic waste and turning it into methane gas, and then electricity and other by-products.

Since August 2020, the plant has been powering homes in the City of Cockburn as part of the City’s Commercial Food Waste Service.

“So far, the electricity produced from the City’s food waste is enough to power an Australian home for over 22 years,” explains Clare Courtauld, Waste Education Coordinator for the City of Cockburn. “The Richgro plant when at full capacity can power 30,000 homes.”

Initially launched as a trial, the service has proved so successful it will become a permanent option for local businesses from July. Eligible food retailers and restaurants within the City can prevent waste going to

Fairy Floss Ballet is on the look out for little dancers aged 2.5 to 5yo.

Dancers who delight in the joy of movement, in sparking their imagination and creating pathways for lifelong learning.

These unique little dancers are keen to learn their first ballet steps through the magic of play, and they thrive in classes that are immersed in the wonder and innocence of childhood.

If you have spotted any of these special little souls, let us know… we have an enchanting experience waiting for them.

landfill, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce waste removal costs by signing up.* “Local businesses that produce food waste (excluding bones and shells) are eligible for the service, explains Courtauld. “As part of the service, business participants are provided with training and enough food waste bins to service the needs of the business. The City's waste team monitor the food waste and any contamination, to ensure a clean product is delivered to Richgro.”

So far the City of Cockburn has recycled more than 60 tonnes of food waste through the program.

Eligible businesses can sign up to the program via cockburn.wa.gov.au (* at an annual charge of $260 per 240L commercial food waste bin service, , $78 less than the City’s annual general waste service fee for businesses.)

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ost kids love it. Most parents hate it. (Seriously, how can I still be finding random pieces around the house multiple weeks and vacuums after the kids were using it?) On top of being messy, it is also really bad for the environment as it is made up of microplastics that end up washing into our waterways and oceans. If only the kids could enjoy all the fun and magic of glitter without littering shiny damaging plastic all over the place.

According to Perth mum and educator Meg Brown, they can; we just need to make some tweaks.

need for change, they just sometimes don’t know how. Through her business Nutmegz education, she is showing schools, childcare centres, community groups, playgroups and individual families how to set up a more sustainable way of living.

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ON ALL MONTH

Rules of Summer Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks

Jungle Book The Musical Don Russell Performing Arts Centre

WA Maritime Museum

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1st Sunday Run Castledare Miniature Railway

The Winter Village Perth thewintervillage.com.au

Storytelling with Olman Walley Art Gallery of WA

MAALI Festival State Theatre Centre of WA

Minecraft: Building Ancient Greece WA Museum Boola Bardip

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Jungle Book The Musical Don Russell Performing Arts Centre

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Painting Stories with Rory Charles Art Gallery of WA

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WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE!

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e’ve reached the mid-year break at long last, and I’m sure the kids are itching to go out on some

adventures! Here are some cool things happening around town these school holidays that we think families will love…

Show off your tricks at Flip Out Trampoline Arena

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ECU Kids’ Holiday Program

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Just because it’s the school holidays it doesn’t mean the grown-ups can’t have fun too – this is an experience mum and dad will love just as much (if not more!) than the kids. Glowing Rooms is mini golf on another level. Their entire 18-hole course is painted wall-to-wall with amazing 3D glow-in-the-dark artwork. When you pop on their special glasses, all of the images come to life and the golf balls appear to wiz around in mid-air. Invite some mates and the families can go head to head! glowingrooms.com.au

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Fremantle to see up to 10 tiny LEGO® builds.

Find the code word at each location and record them on your map. visitfremantle.com.au/freobuilds

Swan Valley Adventure Centre

If your kids are little ninjas who love to jump on, climb up and flip off everything in the house, why not give the couch a break and take them to Flip Out. They’ll have a flippin’ great time showing off their tricks at this awesome trampoline park in Mandurah. You can book 1 or 2 hour sessions or their special school holiday ‘flip & skate’ package which includes a 2 hour jump session at Flip Out and 45 minutes ice skating at the eastern foreshore. Bring the whole family along and make a day of it. flipout.net.au

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FREE Activities

JULY HOLIDAY

Get some LEGO® building inspo and learn the stories of some of the world’s most fascinating shipwrecks at the WA Maritime Museum. Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught and his team spent over 1,600 hours, used over 153,000 LEGO® bricks, and had a tonne of fun bringing these models to life. Some are between 1 - 3 metres in length and include the Titanic and Batavia. visit.museum.wa.gov.au/ maritime/brickwrecks

Get the kids Nearer to Nature Nearer to Nature is running a number of activities across Perth that will teach kids about all things nature such as frogs, dolphins and reptiles. dpaw.wa.gov.au/get-involved/ nearer-to-nature

WINTER FUN

Kids can experience the great outdoors at one of Swan Valley Adventure Centre’s Winter Day Camps. They can spend a full or half day (depending on their age) participating in various activities the centre offers. These holidays the Winter Day Camps are themed ‘the Olympics’ and are packed with heaps of fun activities including archery, nature walks, rope climbs, flying fox, beach volleyball and more!

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It may be winter but the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will be performing Rules of Summer this school holidays.

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DOCKERS & EAGLES

NAIDOC week at AGWA The Art Gallery of WA has a number of things happening in celebration of NAIDOC week including two free storytelling sessions with Noongar man Olman Walley.

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Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and the magical igloo village at the Ice Cream Factory in Northbridge.

This trail will take you through the streets of

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Zia Park Equestrian Centre offers a variety of Horse Riding options on their 140 acre property, only a short drive from Perth.

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stronomers say the best time for viewing our southern skies is during winter, so for this month’s date night we’ve planned a mini couple’s staycation to make the most of this fact. Pack an overnight bag and drop your kids at the Grandparents, before heading up to Bickley to turn your eyes to the stars!

Safe horses and ponies available to riders of all skill levels, including beginners and cater for clients 6 years and over.

Zia Park Equestrian Centre 8410 Stoneville Road, Gidgegannup

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The first stop on this date night is Bump-inBurger in Whitfords to grab a couple of their amazing American style burgers. They have some delicious sides available too, like chilli poppers, mozzarella sticks and chicken wings – yum! While their restaurant has fun, relaxed vibe and is a great place to dine, we will be grabbing takeaway tonight because we’re heading to…

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Winter Night Tours at Perth Observatory

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What better way to stare into space than through the telescopes of WA’s oldest observatory with the star of your life by your side? The passionate volunteers at The Perth Observatory in Bickley run Winter Night Tours to share the many deep-sky treasures that can’t be seen in summer. The tours start at 7:30 and run for 1½ hours, finishing up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate to sip on while gazing up at the planets and constellations.

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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

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s a recipient of a Catholic education with now over forty years of experience working in Catholic schools, I retain a passionate commitment to ensuring our learning and faith sharing community is an authentic and vibrant Catholic school. As a parent and a grandparent, I also empathise with those discerning which school to entrust their children.

We are extremely proud of the over 120 years of achievement and traditions established by the dedicated families and staff, in collaboration with the Sisters of Mercy. The College offers an education for life, one that values mind, body and spirit.

As a Catholic school community, we also offer our students several very important challenges - to develop a deeper awareness of themselves, of God

and of others and to live lives more fully based on the values taught by Jesus.

Excellent staff, facilities, grounds and resources at each of our two campuses provide ample opportunity for students to excel in areas of curriculum, leadership and the sporting, cultural and religious life of the College.”

Geoff Mills - Principal M.Ed. Leadership, M.Ed. RE, B.Ed, Dip. Teach, Dip. RE, Prof. Cert. Instr. Leadership, MAEL

ABOUT Ursula Frayne Catholic College

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ounded in 1990, Ursula Frayne Catholic College is a diverse, co-educational school that operates across two sites in the Town of Victoria Park: the Balmoral Campus in East Victoria Park for Kindergarten-Year 6 students and the Duncan Campus in Victoria Park for students in

Years 7 – 12. Committed to the holistic development of young people, Ursula Frayne Catholic College’s mission is to empower all students in the pursuit of excellence in their life-long learning journey.

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or more than 110 years, we have been preparing young men to serve and lead in this fast-moving world.

Today we are on an exciting journey as we guide the boys in their search for meaning in the world around them, and in their interactions with each other. Working with experts in their field, Christ Church has created its own pedagogy (art and science of teaching), specific programs and a diverse range of activities to assist boys develop a strong personal identity at every stage of their journey. At the same time, we encourage them to understand the significance of positive and healthy relationships, find their sense of purpose, and foster a healthy vision for their future.

Our Early Learning Community (ELC) educates boys in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and PrePrimary. The Early Learning Program is research-based, acknowledging that young boys learn best when they are actively involved in tasks, when there is rich discussion about what they are doing and when there are regular opportunities to work with others. We recognise

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o cater for students’ specific education needs, Ursula Frayne has established four separate sub schools:

Preparatory (Kindy – Year 2) Driven by a commitment to provide a nurturing approach, stimulating classroom environments and a comprehensive early childhood education, the Preparatory School crafts programs that seek to satisfy children’s needs holistically. Their state-ofthe-art Early Learning Centre is an open plan learning space that allows purposeful play, direct sensorial and physical engagement, serendipitous moments, and exposure to the acquisition of knowledge across many different processes.

Specialist teachers in Student Support, Health and Physical Education, the Arts and Library provide the students with a diverse range of experiences that enrich their learning.

Junior School (Years 3-6) In Junior School, emphasis is given to developing independent learners with skills in higher-level thinking, problem solving, communication and social interaction. Specialist teachers in the areas of Music, Physical Education, Languages (Italian or Japanese), Library Studies and Student Support

assist classroom teachers and students to achieve this. Further opportunities in STEM projects and other technological advancements mean Ursula Frayne continues to engage in learning that is both current and purposeful.

Middle School (Years 7-9) The Middle School provides academic rigour in the core subjects while stimulating the interests of students with an exciting array of elective subjects.

It is designed to provide students with a unique learning environment with academic, co-curricular and pastoral care programs that are sensitive to the developmental needs of youths. Ursula Frayne’s Middle School aims to assist all students to achieve their potential as they move along their learning journey and to foster an environment based on harmonious working relationships, responsibility and mutual respect.

Senior School (Years 10-12) Preparing students for life beyond secondary school is a key focus in the Senior School. This preparation incorporates three interrelated aspects: the spiritual dimension, the pastoral dimension, and an individual academic focus promoting rigour and excellence. Their aim is for students to exit the College feeling positive, selfassured and with the confidence to face the future with hope and optimism. Teachers support and challenge every individual student to develop their skills and abilities, helping them to achieve their maximum potential no matter their chosen vocation.

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hrist Church’s Phases of Learning are the core framework of each age and stage, and the educational approach that develops from childhood through to graduation. The journey through each phase is designed to motivate them to discover and realise the best in themselves and others.

Play with Purpose (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2)

Duncan Street Campus (Yr 7 - Yr 12) 15 Duncan Street, Victoria Park

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This is an exciting time to be considering a Christ Church education for your son, and I encourage you to visit our campus and experience first-hand the unique culture of our school.

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the unique character of each boy to become more clearly understood by himself and his teachers.

Learning becomes more inquiry-based, with boys taking more responsibility and ownership, and using greater initiative.

Breadth and Depth (Years 7 and 8) Students are introduced to a range of academic, co-curricular and pastoral experiences to assist them in making the most of the opportunities available in their future school years. Teaching is highly structured to ensure the core learning areas are emphasised to build a strong foundation for future subject opportunities.

Choice and Challenge (Years 9 and 10) Students can choose a greater number of electives and discover their strengths, beginning the process of making decisions to align with their future careers. Taking personal responsibility for learning is given greater focus and creativity is encouraged.

Fun with Fundamentals (Years 3 and 4)

Excellence and Expertise (Years 11 and 12)

In this phase boys are engaged in fun and interesting activities designed to help them thrive in literacy and numeracy. Teachers aim to develop the public-speaking skills of all boys through the Oracy Australia program and continue their social-emotional development through PATHS.

Enquiry with Initiative (Years 5 and 6)

In this phase, students take ownership of their selected subjects and study courses in considerable depth over a two-year period. The choice of university entrance in a particular discipline or the pursuit of a work-based course is left to the individual and his family.

Education programs are targeted at enabling

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We are a school that genuinely values diversity and I strongly believe it makes our educational community stronger.

We operate in a culture where every activity and achievement is celebrated equally and a learning environment in which individuals can thrive and each boy feels safe.

Teachers work towards creating a strong foundation on which to build each boy’s education. Direct teaching instruction is reinforced through play-based activities, developing academic and social-emotional skills in a fun, engaging and relevant environment.

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Balmoral Street Campus (K - Yr 6)

that our boys are capable and competent learners who need space, time and opportunity to explore, experiment, take risks and build their dispositions for learning.

Christ Church Grammar School Queenslea Drive, Claremont

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Shop ethical kidsʼ clothing

Little Emperor (2-8 years) Named after the Emperor Penguin, this Sydney based company celebrates the imagination and playfulness of childhood.

All of their garments are regularly audited by Sedex (an organisation that manages working conditions in global supply chains) to ensure factory workers are above living wage, have safe work conditions and are not discriminated against. Little Emperor avoid plastic throughout production and packaging, and they are a member of 1% for the Planet, meaning 1% of sales are donated to environmental non-profits.

Kids go through SO much clothing; and while local department store chains are cheap and convenient, quite often their products aren’t manufactured using ethical practices. If you’re interested in buying kids’ clothing that is sustainably and humanely made, here are some Australian companies that create some gorgeous, quality garments.

Aunty Ellen (babywear)

Aster & Oak (0-5 years)

Aunty Ellen hand makes all of her gorgeous garments using sustainably sourced natural linens, cotton and merino. Her natural coloured babywear range is excellent quality and, as Aunty Ellen is against using plastic, the buttons are made from coconut shells.

West Australian clothing company Aster & Oak feature natural, hand illustrated designs and are made from organic cotton that is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). An advocate for social responsibility, clothing is manufactured in their ethical Fair-Trade factory in India which is audited by GOTS to ensure fair wages, inclusivity, minimum age requirements, fair work hours and no bonded labour. Aster & Oak want their products to have a meaningful and positive impact on everyone involved in their creation and the world we live in.

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My Fair Baby (baby and toddler wear) My Fair Baby’s collection is bright, vibrant and made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton which means farmers receive a fair and stable price for their cotton. Using organic cotton benefits both cotton producers and the environment because they avoid using harmful chemicals. myfairbaby.com.au

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Oobie (0-12 years) Oobie make super-cute, stylish and colourful kids clothing using low-impact non-toxic

dies and GOTS certified organic cotton. The clothes are designed by Sydney based Alexandra Riggs and hand-printed in their India, Bangladesh and China factories that are all independently audited to meet global standards. Oobie is involved in a number of charitable projects and committed to minimising plastic waste. oobi.com.au

Gather & Moss (1-12 years) Featuring unique nature prints, Gather & Moss specialise in organic cotton kids’ pyjamas that are designed and made in Australia. gatherandmoss.com

Bye Bye BBQ

Hello Baking

As much as I try to drag out BBQ season as long as possible, I can’t deny that it’s well and truly over. But, there is a silver lining because it also means that it’s baking season! Here’s one of my favourite biccy recipes that uses just a few staple pantry items and is easy enough to make with the kids.

Lemon Shortbread Biccies INGREDIENTS: • 200g chilled unsalted butter cut in cubes • 2 cups plain flour • ½ cup caster sugar • 2 tsp lemon rind, finely grated • 2 tsp lemon juice

Note: the biscuits will be soft when you take them out of the oven but will harden as they cool

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Hendrick Clothing Co. (7-16 years) Hendrick Clothing Co.’s gorgeous linen dresses are simple, timeless and elegant.

Based in the Sunshine Coast, Hendrik Clothing Co. doesn’t believe in ‘disposable fashion’ and has a deep commitment to ethical fashion and community. Their clothes are made here in Australia, most materials are sourced from local businesses and they use custom made bamboo buttons on their garments. hendrikclothingcompany.com

Buying Bulk to reduce plastic waste

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hopping at bulk whole food stores using your own re-usable containers is a great way to reduce both your packaging waste and food waste. Here’s our guide to where you can buy bulk here in Perth:

The Source Bulk Foods Clarkson, Floreat, Melville, Mt Hawthorn & Vic Park.

With 60+ stores scattered across the country, The Source Bulk Foods is the largest specialised bulk food retailer in Australia.

They carry and extensive range of whole foods including dried fruits, nuts and seeds; grains, legumes and pulses; flours and pasta; raw honey and cold-pressed cooking oils.

They also sell sustainable household items like bamboo toothbrushes, stainless steel straws, wooden spoons and clay soaps thesourcebulkfoods.com.au

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body creams, soaps, essential oils and body oils at this Maylands gem. fodderandforage.com.au

The Storehouse Fremantle Owned and operated by two mums who got sick of compromising and having to bounce from shop to shop in search of ethically responsible groceries. The Storehouse is their offering for people chasing a complete supermarket experience without needless packaging. thestorehousefremantle.com.au

Weigh ‘n Pay, Woodlands This family owned and operated store was established in Perth in March of 1992 and has since evolved into a one-stop-shop for the home cook who wants the highest quality, locally sourced produce at a fair price.

METHOD: • Clean and lightly flour part of your kitchen bench • Place butter, sugar, flour, rind and juice into a food processor. Process ingredients until dough just comes together • Turn out onto floured bench and knead gently • Divide dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap each disc with Scan the QR code and a beeswax wrap and chill in fridge join our Community for 30 minutes Cooking group on FB • Preheat oven to 170C • Place one half of chilled dough between 2 pieces of baking paper and roll out until about ½ centimetre thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles (or any shape you want!)

• Place on tray 2 centimetres apart. Repeat with second half of chilled dough • Place in oven for 10 minutes • Cool on tray for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack until completely cool

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Kakulas Bros Mundaring, Bassendean, Greenwood The Wasteless Pantry also stock a range of whole foods similar to The Source, but in addition they sell silicone cooking productions, Bokashi composting products, cleaning ingredients, holistic pet foods and books. wastelesspantry.com.au

Loose Produce Loose Produce have been around since the early naughties and used to operate out of a store in Como. They have now moved to Victoria Park and, as well as selling the standard whole food range, operate a café that serves fair-trade coffee, fresh smoothies, healthy snacks and sometime treats. You can also buy organic fruit and veg, body products and detergents. looseproduce.com.au

Fodder and Forage Here you will find a great range in whole foods as well as home, naked body and zero waste products including beeswax wraps, cleaning products, scoopable deodorant and

Established in 1929 by brother George, Stavros and Michael, the iconic Kakulas Bros store in Northbridge has an old-world charm that the family will carry on generation after generation. What started as a store selling Greek newspapers, olives, olive oil, lentils and chickpeas imported from the Egyptian port of Alexandria has now evolved to one that stocks healthy, super and organic foods.

But the deli, the coffee roaster, the old-world charm, attention to detail, service, resistance to atmospheric sterility and the desire for simplicity trades on.

Kakulas Sister Fremantle, Nollamara Eleni Kakulas, granddaughter of Stavros opened Kakulas Sister in 1994 as an offshoot of her family’s business. Her two stores carry a vast selection of gourmet goods and whole foods. in 2015 Little Sister (an old style deli selling cheeses, charcuterie, lunchtime continental rolls and cheese toasties) was created next door to the flagship store in Fremantle. kakulassister.net.au

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