KIDS INPERTH
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NOVEMBER 2013
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For they are jolly good programs! ictoria Carlton, Director of International Centre for Excellence is convinced that their chosen JOLLY LEARNING programs can help all children to read and write to high standards.
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“We take children who are 4 years behind and help them catch up using JOLLY PHONICS and JOLLY GRAMMAR,” says Ms Carlton. Her teachers use colours and actions to help children learn phonics, spelling and grammar skills in an enjoyable fashion. “Even five and six year olds can learn about adjectives, verbs and nouns and understand the structure of our language if taught with these methods. Because children learn easily when colours and actions are part of the program, this program works for all children.” Ms Carlton has a plan to spread these effective and empowering programs throughout the world. “We train thousands of teachers all around Australia and South East Asia to use these methods as well as providing intensive teaching to children at our Bayswater centre. We’ve made licences available so that schools
and teachers can have full access to the lesson plans and resource materials. Full lesson plans are provided to schools and teachers, along with worksheets and resources. Full licences are now available for 2-12 year old children.” Victoria was invited to make a presentation to the recent Jolly Learning conference in Hong Kong. She shared research teaching ideas and the wonderful results from her centres to help convince delegates that a multisensory, systematic way of teaching will really get results. The JOLLY LEARNING programs benefit children from 2-12 years. Victoria has incorporated them into her own programs as core skills. There will be a free introduction night to Victoria’s programs at ICE on Tuesday 26 November, 7-9pm. Both parents and teachers are welcome (notes and refreshments provided.) Numbers are limited so please make a firm booking. If you would like an appointment to discuss concerns about your child and find out ways we can help, come to the introduction evening or email info@ice-au.com, phone 9271 4200 for a free individual appointment.
Where the NAPLAN fails by Dr Julia Solomon he NAPLAN test is administered by the beginning of second term in every school in Australia for the purpose of ranking schools in accordance with the results for students in grades 3, 5, 7, and 9. Parents and other educators expect that the test confirms that teachers are adhering to the Australian curriculum which is formulated by the same body that produces the NAPLAN.
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The purpose of assessment in education has presumably always been to identify the students who are not performing to expectation for their age and grade; so that these students can be provided with programs to enable them to realise their potential. Sadly the NAPLAN achieves neither of these goals. The preparation for the test appears to begin in the year previous to when the test is to be taken. It therefore overrides the normal timetable of instruction in which students themselves should discover their level of understanding of the syllabus subjects. A second disappointing aspect of the NAPLAN is that the results are given to
parents sometime in the fourth school term when it is generally too late to apply school intervention. It’s important for parents and the students themselves to know how each individual rates in the crucial subjects of literacy and mathematics, so that timely assistance can be provided. It is also important to know when a child is at risk of failing in these subjects so that preventive action can be implemented. The NAPLAN does not serve these purposes. At the Learning and Literacy Centre in Morley they assess an individual student’s achievement at any time in literacy and numeracy. They compare the results with the expectation for age and grade, and discuss these with parents without delay and suggest appropriate programs that can be applied immediately. This objective independent assessment will answer questions from parents who are more concerned about their child’s educational future than a school’s ranking on the world wide web. See Diary page for seminar dates. Contact them on 9276 9060 or email info@worldliteracy.com.au
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WA Market Directory
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PENGUIN ISLAND
Baby & Kids Market | Ph 1300 55 44 76 Sunday 10th November Warwick & 24th November South Fremantle Baby & Kids Market is the original & largest market of its kind which provides excellent quality preloved & new goods by great brands at bargain prices. The perfect place to stock up on anything imaginable for babies and children. Admission $4. Kids in for Free, Free Parking, Pram & Disabled Access, Refreshments and Restrooms.
Penguin Island Ferry and cruises to see wild dolphins, sea lions and the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Penguin feeding at the Discovery Centre 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm
Weekend
Market
For info and bookings visit www.babykidsmarket.com.au
Your Market WA | Ph 0414 065 435 or 0449 147 626 1/17 South Street, Kardinya Fresh Fruit & Veg, Food Outlets, Variety Stalls, Toys, New Age, Jewellery, Clothes, Discount Stalls, Hairdresser and much more! Some stalls left to rent. Fully air-conditioned. Open Thursday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
Weekend
Market
www.yourmarketswa.net.au
Perth Baby and Childrens Market | Ph 0400 986 505 Sunday 1st December Mike Barnett Sports Centre, Cnr Dixon Rd & Goddard St Rockingham Over 60 stalls of new and pre loved stalls featuring clothes, toys and accessories for your favourite little people. There are also stalls for the rest of the family too. Come and meet local photographers, party planners and great local businesses. This is a undercover all weather market. Admission $2 entry Under 15 free. Free goody bags for the first 100 families through the door. Free entertainment.
Weekend
Market
Find us on Facebook at Perth Baby and Childrens Market
Stirling Farmers’ Market | Ph 0468 469 749 City of Stirling Cedric Street Car Park (off Mitchell Freeway) Specialising in fresh fruit and vegies (incl organic), artisan breads, farm eggs, honey, jams chutneys, olive oils, cheeses, flowers, fresh juices, crepes, burgers and coffee and more Every Sunday - 7:30am to 11:30am. Run by Rotary Club of Karrinyup
Farmers Market
Western Staff Car Park: Centro Maddington Shopping Centre, Burslem Drive Bring your unwanted goods, make some money, and help us to help others. This is a fund raising operation to assist the needy, and except for minor licensing costs, ALL funds raised go to various charities. Adults $1.50 or $3.00 for a Family. Concession - $1.00. Children - $0.50c. Children under school age are free. Sellers pay $10.00 for Two car bays, and may arrive Saturday night if they wish.
Swap Meet
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22 November > 15 December His Majesty’s Theatre with WA Philharmonic Orchestra Tickets $25-$108. Visit waballet.com.au or call Ticketek 1300 795 012.
5:30am to 10:30am EVERY Sunday
Landsdale Gardens Adventist School Fete | Ph 9309 1830 10th November 2013 | 77 Queensway Rd, Landsdale
MADE OF ’ALL THE WORLD IS MAD FFAITH, A AND D TRUST, TR AND PIXIE DUST.’ DU UST. J.M. BARRIE
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Southern Districts Rotary Club: Bring n’ Buy | Ph 0417 450 451
www.penguinisland.com.au | (08) 9591 1333 Cnr of Arcadia Drive and Penguin Rd, Shoalwater Only 45 minutes south of Perth
School FETE
Annual School Fete. 10.00am until 2.00pm. Event highlights include Elmo Meet & Greet (10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm), Play with REAL SNOW (15m Truck full of Snow), Over 40 Speciality Stalls, Mini Train Rides, Kids Activities Face painting & Much More. For more information or stall holder enquiries, email Eileen at fundraiserlandsdale@gmail.com or call 0435 644 698.
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