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KIDS INPERTH

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OCTOBER 2013

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Kip McGrath Education Centres – help is at hand!

Tablets or books? by Dr Julia Solomon

By Cheryl Stott (Mundaring) and Julie Courtis (Willetton) f you are concerned about your child’s academic achievements or about the move to National Curriculum, help is here!

Early intervention is the key to getting on top of any issues that your child may be having with learning in English and Maths. By identifying areas needing attention, individualising programs, using quality resources and professional tutors, Kip McGrath Education Centres are able to help students move forward with their learning. It’s not just children who are struggling with their school work who may need support. Kip McGrath centres also offer programmes for Extension students and those requiring help to prepare for GATE or Scholarship exams. Many gifted children are not academically challenged in the classroom and tend to underachieve. At Kip McGrath they will learn that it’s ok to make a mistake; that’s how they learn. They will be challenged to develop thinking and problem solving skills. Secondary Maths and English is also catered for, with students focussing on the skills they need to achieve better results in tests and exams. Some centres also offer other subjects (Physics,

n a recent newspaper conversation on the topic of student’s learning through technology, specifically the use of the tablet for reading and writing, readers of high school age were invited to offer an opinion on whether this should be the future of school learning.

Chemistry, Economics etc). Check with your local centre for details. Kip McGrath Education Centre students enjoy being taught by qualified, caring tutors. As they work on individualised programs, with computer activities to revise and consolidate their learning, students learn how to learn as well as what to learn. Homework tasks are specifically designed to revise and consolidate the teaching and learning which takes place during sessions.

The majority of opinions submitted in that conversation were against tablets as the major tool of learning. A telling argument was that the enormous cost of purchasing and maintaining a tablet for every student and teacher would be wasted as most pupils would use them most of the time for playing games and accessing material that was of no benefit educationally.

All students can learn given the right teaching and Kip McGrath Education Centres pride themselves on assessing, devising programs and quality teaching to give students the opportunity to reach their potential.

Another comment from a student was that the tablet was great for cut and paste exercises but that did not equate to learning. However, the major objection was that the teacher-student contact would disappear as both would be attending only to the tablet. Moreover, in terms of learning the syllabus requirements,

Parents gain peace of mind and support by bringing their children to Kip McGrath Education Centres. Proven methods gain results! They are here to help. For further information and to book your free assessment, visit the Kip McGrath website at www.kipmcgrath.com.au or call: Balcatta 9240 2335, Gosnells 9490 7822, Ellenbrook 9297 3654, Joondalup 9301 2334, Mundaring 9295 6255, Victoria Park 9472 7480, Willetton 9259 4833.

how can teachers and parents assess what students are actually accomplishing? Perhaps the worst outcome would be parents’ eschewing books and buying

technology in the form of screens in the early childhood years. Already toddlers are being kept occupied by manipulating the images on their hand held screens. As replacement for printed books, the preoccupation with (and likely addiction to) tablets would be equivalent to placing the child at risk of never learning to read or write and so exacerbate the current literacy picture of fifty percent of students leaving primary school virtually illiterate. The Universal Reading System is a transformative educational tool which, through its Stepping Ahead program, introduces the turning of the pages of a book and authentically reading text by the age of three. Through its Reading for Sure program, it provides a proven method for remedying reading delay or failure during the primary school years and prevents at risk readers from that disability. Parents who want to ensure their children will learn to read through books can access the Universal Reading System programs by contacting its office at info@worldliteracy.com.au or visit www.worldliteracy.com.au

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It’s time for a Girls’ Night In

The importance of school shoes hildren can spend up to 30 hours a week in a school shoe so it’s important they’re chosen carefully. Busy parents need to make the time to sit down with a qualified fitter and have school shoes fitted correctly.

our girlfriends. Your night in.

Chances are you don’t get to see your girlfriends as much as you’d like to. If you’ve been putting it off, then now is the time to do something about it. Not sure what to do? Host a Girls’ Night In!

Shoes should be firmly affixed to the foot (avoid a slip on) with a lace buckle or strap and they should have sufficient growing space (12mm). Buying too big can be as damaging as too small.

Girls’ Night In is a great excuse to catch up with your girlfriends while at the same time, contribute to research into women’s cancers, prevention programs and support services.

Look for firm heel counters and padded collars. Soles of the shoes should flex under the ball of the foot but not twist. It can be tempting to go for cheaper options but school shoes are an investment and the better quality shoes tend to last longer.

Taking part is easy. Simply get the girls together and ask them to make a donation to your Girls’ Night In - in honour of your friendship or perhaps a loved one who has been affected by cancer.

cancers and support services such as the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20).

All donations go towards Cancer Council’s research into breast and gynaecological

For advice and expert fitting of school shoes visit the store that is owned by a Podiatrist at Magic Shoebox, 70 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, (08) 3371 2951.

Why a Will is not Estate Planning

Be part of the fun this November!

ost people realise that making a Will is essential and that not doing so can result in much hard-ache and/or legal expense for your loved ones.

here’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Let’s Celebrate Belmont Festival in November. A month full of events not to be missed.

But did you know that: • The correct choice of Executors and back-ups is essential?

The Festival is held at various locations throughout the City of Belmont featuring events, activities and live performances. Highlights of the Festival include Jazz in the Park and Movie Under the Stars, a free outdoor family movie night. The Festival Finale will feature a multicultural food fest, free live entertainment and fireworks spectacular.

• Superannuation, some life insurances, trusts and jointly owned property fall outside your deceased estate and therefore need particular care? • By including a Testamentary Trust in your Will you can provide your beneficiaries with significant tax breaks and asset protection?

Most Festival events and activities are free, or in some cases a nominal fee may apply. The Let’s Celebrate Belmont Festival is proudly brought to you by the City of Belmont – the City of Opportunity and supported by Perth Airport and Belmont Forum.

For further information visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au or phone the City’s Events Officer on 9477 7248.

willed assets; buying and selling property; arranging your super and life insurances?

• Home-made Wills (including so called “Solicitor approved” Wills) are the cause of much litigation?

• Estate planning for blended families is complex and has multiple solutions?

• Wills need reviewing in a wide range of circumstances such as: Separation and divorce; any sale, mortgage or gift of the

Murfett Legal staff are experts in these areas. Phone Tyn Receveur on 9388 3100 for a free initial discussion about your needs.

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Join us in celebrating Belmont with many FREE activities, events and live performances including:

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Held at various locations throughout the City of Belmont. Proudly brought to you by the City of Belmont – the City of Opportunity and supported by

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As well as much more.

This October, show your support by getting the girls together and hosting a fun Girls’ Night In. Money raised will help Cancer Council beat breast and gynaecological cancers through prevention programs, support services and world-class research.

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Subiaco Craft Collectibles and Community Fair 2013 he Rotary Club of Matilda Bay hosts the Subiaco Craft Collectibles and Community Fair 2013 on Sunday 27 October 2013, Oak Lawn, University of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley; 9am and 4pm. Entry donation of $5 per adult applies and children under 12 years free.

Entertainment includes the Scotch College band and WA Police Pipe Band and many other acts.

games, hourly free raffle draws.

The fair is the major fundraising event by the Rotary Club of Matilda Bay. The beneficiaries include University Camp for Kids, Rotary and community projects.

150 stalls of local handcrafted and unique products, community stalls and delicious wares to whet the appetite and a sausage sizzle located in the “Snack Food Village” to nibble while browsing along the avenues of craft. A great family day – diarise it now.

Kids’ Activities are supervised by the Rotaract Club of Subiaco – face painting, colouring in competitions, cubby house

To book a stall visit the craft fair website www.subiacocraftfair.org.au or email enquiries@subiacocraftfair.org.au

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In the last 15 years, the International Centre for Excellent has expanded and grown a very effective and unique group of services.

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They have developed a range of education programs that empower ALL children to improve literacy and numeracy skills. “We now have regular pre-school programs running as well as our normal Primary and Secondary groups. Children as young as 3 years old are attending regularly and learn to read and recognise their sounds using the world acclaimed JOLLY PHONICS PROGRAM. We use the evidence based JOLLY PHONICS and JOLLY GRAMMAR programs with all our students to ensure confidence with literacy.”

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Victoria writes all the lesson plans for ICE herself and develops a range of worksheets and creative learning activities. A visit on any day to ICE will show children in small groups happily learning, reading picture books and novels, playing with maths equipment, asking questions, practising skills in workbooks and computers and engaged in explicit learning activities with a small group of skilled, creative teachers.

• Become more focused • Reach your full potential

The Centre in Bayswater has all the latest learning games and is decorated in a “childfriendly” way that inspires and engages all children who attend. “Children don’t want to leave this place, commented a group of waiting parents, “If only they felt the same about school!” Victoria attributes this success to their attitudes of love, respect and nurturing to each child. “If a child knows you love, respect and believe in them, they will always throw their heart over the bar and give of their best!”

• Improve relationships • Become calmer and more positive • Improve intellectual functioning

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The teachers provide specialised individual and group tuition in literacy and numeracy and also work with secondary students to help them develop effective study skills.

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They are always searching for passionate teachers who are willing to learn their methods and help children. They also offer free training and practical experience for teaching undergraduates who are seeking to improve and expand their teaching repertoires. They want to spread their successful methods so ALL children have access to them.

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ictoria Carlton, Director of the International Centre for Excellence, estimates that 85%of their enquiries come from The Parents’ Paper. “We very rarely advertise anywhere else at all now”, commented Victoria. “It is vital that we keep costs down, to enable all children to be able to attend. We don’t need costly ads and advertising campaigns, The Parents’ Paper is so widely read. Even teachers often refer children after reading our articles”.

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Teachers attend ICE for professional development in all literacy areas. Victoria regularly travels to all Australia capital cities as well as Singapore, Malaysia and Jakarta to train teachers and offer assessments for children. Her vision is to spread her approach as far as possible and she has now written full lesson plans, worksheets and reading materials for all age levels so that educators around the world can buy her innovative programs and use them within their own schools or education centres. Victoria and her staff provide full training and support for their licensees and welcome enquiries. Victoria explains, “This steady growth of services and success rate would not be possible without an avenue to let people know about our services. There is no doubt that The Parents’ Paper is that avenue for us and we congratulate them on attaining their high standards of excellence and ethical practices. We are proud to be associated with them!”

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Walk to help kids with cancer at PMH

Karate Kids learning life skills

ix-year-old friends, Sienna and Dahlia, met on Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) oncology ward where they were both diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia – a rare cancer with only around 300 cases diagnosed in Australia each year. The girls have received intensive chemotherapy and face further rounds of treatment over the coming months and years.

hobukan Karate has a unique program where they not only teach kicking and punching, but have developed unique teaching methodologies to embrace education and martial arts together for your children, which make programs exciting and fun.

Put on your walking shoes and help kids with cancer at PMH Big Walk Ambassadors Sienna & Dahlia

Walkers will start at Burswood Park and stroll around the beautiful Swan River on their choice of the 15km, 11km or 6km course, before finishing back at Burswood Park. The Big Walk is a great family event with funds raised going to the oncology ward and

very parent of a baby or toddler should take part in a child-specific first-aid course!

Teachers work to build the attributes such as self esteem, self confidence, respect and self discipline.

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First aid skills are vital and should be refreshed as your child grows because hazards are always evolving. When babies start crawling and picking up things, parents are concerned about choking.

The martial arts belt system is one of the greatest goal setting tools you or your child will experience. It teaches both children and adults to set goals, attain them and see the visual results of their achievement. The goal setting skills gained at Shobukan Karate are taught and encouraged to be used in real life as well.

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These concerns shift when the child is walking and exploring by opening cabinets and doors or falling over themselves because they haven’t developed their balance. Worries now start to shift to falling, poisons and burns.

For a free trial call them on 9309 1444 or visit www.karatekids.net.au

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To book a first-aid courses in your home please call 9275 6666 and talk to Steve.

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Register now at www.bigwalk.com.au or call 9489 1133 and be part of making a difference to the lives of children with cancer. Adult $20, Child (5-16yrs) $5, Child (under 5yrs) free.

When should parents take first aid lessons?

Beginner classes are for children 3 years and above. Children learn traditional martial arts in a formal but fun environment. The curriculum is enhanced to suit their skills and age specific learning capabilities.

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Kindy Dance Time is Australia’s leading Dance programme for 2 to 5 year old girls and boys.

Perth After Hours GP Phone 1300 706 922

Offering quality age-specific classes, delivered by highly trained teachers, thousands of toddlers and preschoolers nationwide attending Kindy Dance Time are gaining the finest introduction into the world of Dance.

SUMMER ( NOV - APR): Monday to Friday 6pm - 10pm Saturday 12pm - 10pm Sunday & Public Holidays 10am - 10pm WINTER (MAY - OCT): Monday to Friday 6pm - 10:30pm Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm Sunday & Public Holidays 10am - 10:30pm

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Locations throughout the Metro area. To find your nearest branch and to BOOK ONLINE visit www.kindydancetime.com.au

Swan After Hours GP Phone 1300 904 322

Perth After Hours GP Clinic Cnr Lord & Goderich Sts, East Perth (enter off Lord St, opposite RPH Emergency Dept)

Swan After Hours GP Clinic Swan Districts Hospital, Swan Health Campus, 1 Eveline Road, Middle Swan (follow signs from main entry)

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Out & About : these school holidays

Discover the Army Museum of WA he Army Museum of WA, located at the Artillery Barracks, Burt St Fremantle, will be open Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm during the school holidays.

Boys and girls will be able to dress up as a soldier wearing army uniforms and equipment which soldiers wore in the past and wear today. Head down and explore the six galleries covering all conflicts from the Boer War right up to the current conflict in Afghanistan. In addition to the displays of uniforms medals and lots more in the galleries, outside there is a large display of tanks, field guns and trucks.

Adults $10, kids/seniors $7, family $20 (2+2). For further details call 9430 2535 or visit the website www.armymuseumwa.com.au

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Up to 4 ppl on half day trails

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hinking about bullying, fitness, self confidence, personal development or self defence for your children? Combat Arts Institute of Australia (CAIA) offers a fun, fit and safe atmosphere for kids teaching these valuable life skills through ancient martial arts.

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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY? Then consider Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone: • Just an hour south east of Perth • Wholesome, educational & environmentally friendly fun • Running water all year round • Beautiful scenic bush walks • Picnic & BBQ areas • Gardens & heritage structures • Unique Chalet Healy restaurant/kiosk • Araluen Train operating at peak times (weather permitting) School holiday special: Organised activity fun days each Thursday during Spring school holidays. Featuring a range of educational fun-filled activities. Special entry & activity package only $4.00 adult, $3.00 child.

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CAIA has a 5-lesson introductory course for kids conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm, which costs $50. The intro course covers basic movements, strikes, defences and safety drills as well as

fun activities and exercises that assist in child development. Most kids get their white belt certificate at the end of the intro course. View the schedule online at www.caia.com.au or call 9389 9489 for more information.

Chance to Volunteer at Whiteman Park

10250 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook

Open every day 9am–6pm. Entry just $4 Adult, $2 Child “Cut-price Tuesday” for concession cardholders.

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Instructor Noah Greenstone from Los Angeles has over 40 years experience, trained with some of Bruce Lee’s teachers and spent the 1990s in Japan with the headmaster of a 1400-year-old Samurai Jujutsu system.

hiteman Park is looking for passionate people to join their team as visitor information volunteers for its new Visitor Information Centre, which will open soon.

Park manager Steve Lowe says volunteers enjoyed a rewarding experience sharing in the wide range of events, natural environment and transport heritage Whiteman Park has to offer. Whiteman Park volunteer for eight years, Des Noonan, says there were as many reasons to volunteer as there were attractions in the park. “Giving something back to the community, being involved in an activity which provides enjoyment and pleasure, turning a hobby into something more practical, enjoying the social interaction with members of the

public, learning about something different, developing additional skills – volunteering for the Park has offered me so much,” he says. For more information call Tracey Esam on 9209 6000 or visit www.whitemanpark.com.au

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Snake Display Learn about Aussie snakes and even get a chance to hold one! 7th to 11th October 11:00am - 3:00pm daily

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Health Kinesiology Now in Perth The people of Perth now have access to the best Health Kinesiology sessions in town to help you overcome fears, phobias and worries, increase self-confidence, enhance sporting and muscular abilities, become more focused, reach your full potential, improve relationships, become calmer and more positive and improve intellectual functioning. See our ad on Page 5 for details and our special offer. Call Siobhan on 0407 178 659 and make sure you like us on Facebook – Tree of Life Health Kinesiology with Siobhan Skinner.

Mini Golf Special Offer at Murdoch Pines Golf and Recreation Park Purchase a Mini Golf Family Pass (2 kids & 2 adults or 1 adult & 3 kids) for only $25 (Normal Price = $41). Present advert in this issue to receive offer. Murdoch Pines Golf & Recreation Park is open daily 9am-7pm or call 9310 3199 for bookings. 24 Baker Court, North Lake. Find us online at www.murdochgolf.com.au or Facebook facebook.com/MurdochPineDrivingRange. Offer valid until 31/10/13.

Free Minute to Win It! Activity all week at Kardinya Park Shopping Centre. Fun interactive activity based on the popular game show. From Monday October 1 to Friday October 4, 2013 from 11am to 2pm daily. Kardinya Park Shopping Centre located at Cnr North Lake Rd & South St Kardinya or call 9337 5522.

Free School Holiday Activities at your local Shopping Centre Bug Catchers Activity from 10am – 1pm available at these Shopping Centres Alexander Heights Shopping Centre - Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Griffon Way, Alexander Heights Lakes Shopping Centre – Cnr North Lake Rd & Omeo Rd, South Lake Springs Shopping Centre – Cnr Beechboro Rd North & Bridgeman Drv, Beechboro Parks Centre – Cnr Bussell Hwy & Brittain Rd, Bunbury.

Ocean Mural Celebrating Biodiversity Month at Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre. Visit the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre these school holidays and you can add your piece to their ocean mural and celebrate the biodiversity of the sea!

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 25 October 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. Choose one of the pictures from their website – www.nmdc.com.au or draw a sea creature of your own.

famous buildings, their homes, the garden they play in, and the streets they walk on! For more info visit www.houseofarc.com.au or call 0439 999 301.

Behaviour Tonics 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parenting Course – Wembley

Classical Dance Studio

This course will be presented by Behaviour Tonics over 3 evenings of 1, 3 & 8 Oct, 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

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October School Holiday Activities The October school holidays is a fantastic time to visit Whiteman Park with fun activities throughout the school holidays. Ranger Roger Show, Billy Bushranger Show, Spring Flower Pot Decorating, Bicycle Blitz. Remember, bookings for most of these activities can be made on 9209 6000. Enjoy!

Ranger Roger – Whiteman Park Ranger Roger is not your typical park Ranger. He will tell you about the trees and animals in the park, but be prepared, he is going to make you laugh a lot and he may ask you to sing, dance and play a game. 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm. $5.00 per child. Bookings essential. 9209 6000.

‘Play with clay’ Pottery Classes – Whiteman Park It’s time to get creative as you explore the wonderful world of clay. Children have an opportunity to create clay masterpieces using their best tools – their hands and imaginations. 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Book: Pottery Centre on 9249 4380 or Carol 9404 6040 (after hours) Adult supervision is required.

House of Arc School Holiday Workshop House of Arc provides design workshops for children ages 9-12. Your children will learn about the built environment,

Term 4 starts on the Monday 14 October. For more information please call Nina Levy and Catherine Osborn nina@classicaldancestudio.com.au catherine@classicaldancestudio.com.au Nina: 0412 833 428 Catherine: 0411 241 651 www.classicaldancestudio.com.au Volunteering for just a few hours is a wonderfully rewarding way to raise funds to help Cancer Council beat breast and gynaecological cancers. Volunteers are essential in helping us to sell as much merchandise as possible. It’s easy. Choose a location that is close to your home or work, then turn up for the shift that is most suitable to your time. If you are interested and would like more information please call us on 1300 65 65 85 or email eventvols@cancerwa.asn.au

Girls’ Night In Get the girls together this October and support Cancer Council. A chance to connect with the important women in your life, enjoy their company and contribute to a worthwhile cause that’s a Girls’ Night In. Register now and help beat women’s cancers. www.girlsnightin.com.au or Ph 1300 65 65 85.

WEDNESDAY 2 Children’s Art & Craft Workshops With Artist Maxi Van Peer. Numerous art & craft workshops themed around dinosaurs and The Wind in the Willows. October 2, 3, 8, 9. 10am to 12noon $25.00 including materials www.manpac.com.au - Box Office 9550 3900.

The Sandpit Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 October, 10am–2pm. Step back in time to a prehistoric world, as the MPAC foyers become home to a land full of dinosaurs! From fun art and crafts to colouring-in, mind puzzles and more, bring the whole family along for everything dinosaur, dinosaur, dinosaur! Gold Coin Donation www.manpac.com.au Box Office 9550 3900.

Chinese @ Leader Education Holiday Workshop For kids age 5-12. Expedience fun and inspirational Chinese lesson through story and puppet show. Basic knowledge required. 9:30am-12pm, $20 materials included. Booking essential. 6102 2922.

Toptots Amazing Toptots Pre-kindy Parent & Child Workshops at Riverton. Prepare your child for kindy program. Email enquiries to: mail@toptots.net.au

Jungle Sports Term 4 Registrations are Online Register online today for Jungle Sports Term 4 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

Billy Bush Ranger – Whiteman Park Billy Bushranger is a naughty storyteller, telling tales of bushranging, the fun of the olden days fair and the shooting of his wooden gun! Be prepared for lots of fun and laughter! 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm. $5.00 per child. Bookings essential. 9209 6000

Spring Flowerpot Decorating – Whiteman Park Celebrate the season of spring this school holidays and get creative by decorating a flower pot. Take home some handmade paper embedded with Swan River Daisy seeds which you can plant in your flower pot and watch it grow!

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10.00am-12.30pm. $5.00 per child. Bookings essential. 9209 6000.

THURSDAY 3 Free School Holiday Activities at your local Shopping Centre Pom Pom Bugs Activity from 10am–1pm available at these Shopping Centres Alexander Heights Shopping Centre - Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Griffon Way, Alexander Heights Lakes Shopping Centre – Cnr North Lake Rd & Omeo Rd, South Lake Springs Shopping Centre – Cnr Beechboro Rd North & Bridgeman Drv, Beechboro Parks Centre – Cnr Bussell Hwy & Brittain Rd, Bunbury.

Fabulous Flying Fish at the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre What do fish and kites have in common? Body shape and design affect how well they move. Find out more and make your own fish kite! 10.30am–12 noon, $12 per child, 8 years and over. For further information call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au. Bookings are essential.

special mask that you can wear for hours of fun at home. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

Positive Caesarean – What’s That Community Midwifery WA

SATURDAY 5

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 22 North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or email admin@cmwa.net.au

Ivy, Savour of the Dinosaur Friday 4 - Saturday 5 October, 10am & 1pm. From her hideaway in a museum basement comes Ivy, a cleaning lady with a difference. Her humble set of wheels may look like a cleaning cart, but just wait and see where and when, this time travelling trolley is about to take you! Tickets from $19 www.manpac.com.au - Box Office 9550 3900.

Free School Holiday Activities at your local Shopping Centre Face Painting Activity from 10am–1pm available at these Shopping Centres Alexander Heights Shopping Centre - Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Griffon Way, Alexander Heights Lakes Shopping Centre – Cnr North Lake Rd & Omeo Rd, South Lake Springs Shopping Centre – Cnr Beechboro Rd North & Bridgeman Drv, Beechboro Parks Centre – Cnr Bussell Hwy & Brittain Rd, Bunbury.

All new Toptots Party Plan

Toptots Amazing Toptots Pre-kindy Parent & Child Workshops at Wembley. Prepare your child for kindy. Spanish playgroup for beginners – the fun program with Peppa Cerda and Senor Papa. French prekindy for beginners – age 3-4 years. Email enquiries to mail@toptots.net.au

Your Market WA 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 Thurs to Sun 9am to 5pm. 1/17 South Street, Kardinya. For more info please visit www.yourmarketswa.net.au

House of Arc School Holiday Workshop House of Arc provides design workshops for children ages 9-12. Your children will learn about the built environment, famous buildings, their homes, the garden they play in, and the streets they walk on! Held in ECU Joondalup on 3 & 4 Oct. For more info visit www.houseofarc.com.au or call 0439 999 301.

My Gym’s Holiday Programmes Fun themed 3 hour holiday camps full of relays, games & craft for children from 3+ to 9 years old. Call My Gym Children’s Fitness Centers today on 1300 4 MY GYM (or 6210 5920) or visit www.My-Gym.com.au for all holiday programme dates and times. 185 High Road, Willetton.

The World of Stage Acting with Chloe King Have fun learning about the world of stage acting. Working in small groups, establish a scene and bring your own character to life. Parents are invited to view a short performance at the end of class. T +61 8 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

3D Kooky Characters with Gila Cohen (6-8 years) Have fun inventing and constructing your own unique 3D character using colourful card, paper, cardboard and a mountain of recycled materials. Develop your own creature, giving it special features using fun embellishments. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

All new functions programs. All new occasions products. See Toptots Facebook for details.

Bicycle Blitz – Whiteman Park Bike, hike or hitchhike- but make your way to Revolutions for some bizarre school holiday fun. Prepare to be baffled and bemused as you discover bicycles in strange places. Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October. 10.00am 4.00pm. Entry by donation. Bookings are essential for vacation care groups.

Jungle Sports Term 4 only 2 weeks away! Register online today for Jungle Sports Term 4, 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

House of Arc School Holiday Workshop

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 & the role of support person. Ideal 3-4 weeks before due date. 1pm-5pm, Kalamunda. Also 19 Joondalup and 26 North Fremantle. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

‘Keep on Running’ Tours, Revolutions Transport Museum, Whiteman Park Join 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.

Fremantle E-Shed Markets West Aussie Reptiles at E Shed Markets at 11am- 3pm, FriSun & Public Holidays, 9am- 5pm. Peter Hughes Drives, Victoria Quay, Fremantle www.eshedmarkets.com.au. Ph 9430 6393.

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Create a number of drawings and a special mask of a character you’ve invented. Using a whole variety of colourful embellishments, convert your drawings into a LAS/SEP13

WA Market Directory Baby & Kids Market | Ph 1300 55 44 76 Sunday 13th October South Fremantle & 27th October Belmont 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.

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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

Bare Bones Science at Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre Just like a real marine biologist, you can dissect a fish, find out what it ate for lunch and discover how fisheries scientists determine the age of a fish. 10.30am–12 noon, $12 per child, 10 years and over. For further information call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au. Bookings are essential.

Free Martial Arts trials @ ATI Martial Arts

Fremantle E-Shed Markets

House of Arc School Holiday Workshop

Encore Parties Encore Kids Parties offer tea parties with a twist at Walters Cafe, Point Walter, Bicton at 3.00pm. Please call 6188 7666 for details.

MONDAY 7 Circus Oz 2013: Cranked Up Saturday 7 September, 2pm & 7:30pm. Circus Oz sizzles into Mandurah with their reconstructed 2013 show – Cranked Up. It is a production that has been honed, made tight and allowed to play hilariously fast and loose. Expect the irreverent Circus Oz spirit, revel in seeing some of the company’s much-loved characters again and thrill at some daring new feats. Tickets from $25 www.manpac.com.au Box Office 9550 3900.

NumberWorks October 7–11. Maths and/or English Holiday Course. Specialist tuition at NumberWorks’nWords Subiaco. Free assessment given. So much fun, it doesn’t feel like learning. Also taking bookings for term 4. Phone Janice on 9388 3727 for full details.

Free School Holiday Activities at your local Shopping Centre

Weekend

Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre

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Halloween Wands Activity from 10am–1pm available at these Shopping Centres Alexander Heights Shopping Centre - Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Griffon Way, Alexander Heights Lakes Shopping Centre – Cnr North Lake Rd & Omeo Rd, South Lake Springs Shopping Centre – Cnr Beechboro Rd North & Bridgeman Drv, Beechboro Parks Centre – Cnr Bussell Hwy & Brittain Rd, Bunbury.

Free Martial Arts trials for kids at ATI Schools. Classes to create Assertive, disciplined kids! Call 1300 660 284 or email malaga@atimartialarts.com.au to book in for any of our sessions around Perth.

Happy Halloween Door Hangers Activity from 10am–1pm available at these Shopping Centres Alexander Heights Shopping Centre - Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Griffon Way, Alexander Heights Lakes Shopping Centre – Cnr North Lake Rd & Omeo Rd, South Lake Springs Shopping Centre – Cnr Beechboro Rd North & Bridgeman Drv, Beechboro Parks Centre – Cnr Bussell Hwy & Brittain Rd, Bunbury.

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Free School Holiday Activities at your local Shopping Centre

Operate on the 1st Sunday of each month from Niana Station. For more information call 9356 2290 or visit www.castledare.com.au

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For info and bookings visit www.babykidsmarket.com.au

The people of Perth now have access to the best Health Kinesiology sessions in town to help you overcome fears, phobias and worries, increase self-confidence, enhance sporting and muscular abilities, become more focused, reach your full potential, improve relationships, become calmer and more positive and improve intellectual functioning. See our ad on Page 5 for details and our special offer. Call Siobhan on 0407 178 659 and make sure you like us on Facebook – Tree of Life Health Kinesiology with Siobhan Skinner.

It’s time to get creative as you explore the wonderful world of clay. Children have an opportunity to create clay masterpieces using their best tools – their hands and imaginations. 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. Book: Pottery Centre on 9249 4380 or Carol 9404 6040 (after hours) Adult supervision is required.

Birds of Prey at E-Shed Markets at 12-2pm, Fri-Sun & Public Holidays, 9am- 5pm. Peter Hughes Drives, Victoria Quay, Fremantle www.eshedmarkets.com.au. Ph 9430 6393.

Character Creation & Mask Making with Gila Cohen

Health Kinesiology Now in Perth

‘Play with clay’ Pottery Classes – Whiteman Park

My Gym’s Holiday Programmes

Discover how books were made in ancient times. Make your own scroll and construct two other simple books adorning them with your own illustrations. 9432 9555. fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

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Specialising in fresh fruit and vegies (inc organic), artisan breads, farm eggs, honey, jams chutneys, olive oils, cheeses, flowers, fresh juices, crepes, burgers and coffee and more. City of Stirling Cedric Street Car Park (off Mitchell Freeway) Run by Rotary Club of Karrinyup Every Sunday 7:30am to 11:30am. www.facebook.com/Stirling.Farmers.Market

Castledare Miniature Railways

Making Books with Bernadette Aitken

Learn hand building techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Once built, decorate your piece by painting on colourful non-toxic under glazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC, usable to eat and drink out of. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

Stirling Farmers’ Market

House of Arc provides design workshops for children ages 9-12. Your children will learn about the built environment, famous buildings, their homes, the garden they play in, and the streets they walk on! Held in ECU Joondalup on 3 & 4 Oct. For more info visit www.houseofarc.com.au or call 0439 999 301. Fun themed 3 hour holiday camps full of relays, games & craft for children from 3+ to 9 years old. Call My Gym Children’s Fitness Centers today on 1300 4 MY GYM (or 6210 5920) or visit www.My-Gym.com.au for all holiday programme dates and times. 185 High Road, Willetton.

Functional Clay Mugs & Bowls (younger) with Anneke de Rooij

The Tomatis Method Unlock your child’s potential with The Australian Tomatis Method for listening, learning & languages. New Webinar on 8 & 29 October at 5pm. For more information about the Tomatis Home Based Program, call now on 1800 677 010 and visit www.tomatis.com.au

My Gym’s Holiday Programme Fun themed 3 hour holiday camps full of relays, games & craft for children from 3+ to 9 years old. Call My Gym Children’s Fitness Centers today on 1300 4 MY GYM (or 6210 5920) or visit www.My-Gym.com.au for all holiday programme dates and times. 185 High Road, Willetton.

WEDNESDAY 9 Kidsafe WA Safety Demo House Guided Tour and Presentation 11am -12pm, Cost $5 Kidsafe WA, Godfrey House, Crn Thomas St & Roberts Rd. Contact Kidsafe WA to book a tour – 9340 8593 or Anita@kidsafewa.com.au

Tea Party With Encore Parties Join Encore Kids Parties, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter for a tea party at Carilley Estate in the Swan Valley, 11.00am-1.00pm. There will be a special menu on the day for both parents and children. Alice and the Mad Hatter will entertaining the children free of charge so parents can enjoy a lovely lunch and wine tasting in beautiful surroundings. www.encorekidsparties.com.au , www.carilleyestate.com.au

Open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays), the NMDC is a great addition to your day out at Hillarys Boat Harbour. Enjoy the interactive displays or try one of the fun school holiday activities. For further information call 9203 0339 or visit www.nmdc.com.au

Free Martial Arts trials @ ATI Martial Arts

Snake Display Activity all week at Kardinya Park Shopping Centre

House of Arc School Holiday Workshop

Learn about Aussie snakes and even get a chance to hold one. From Monday October 7 to Friday October 11 2013 from 11am to 3pm daily. Kardinya Park Shopping Centre located at Cnr North Lake Rd & South St Kardinya or call 9337 5522.

www.facebook.com/Stirling.Farmers.Market

Whiteman Explorer Bus Tours, Whiteman Park

Colourful Print & Dye with Berndette Aitken

Southern Districts Rotary Club: Bring n’ Buy | Ph 0417 450 451

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.

Create colourful pieces of fabric using various print and dye techniques including Shibori, printing with foam and lino blocks and more. Have fun with colour and make beautiful patterns on material that you can take away with you. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

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

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. 5:30am to 10:30am EVERY Sunday

Farmers Market

Swap Meet

Back to School Joining Special It’s back to school next week, so what to do with the siblings? Join them as My Gym members and receive 50% discount on your joining fees. Call My Gym Children’s Fitness Centres today on 1300 4 MYGYM (or 6210 5920) to book your Free Trial, 185 High Road, Willetton. Visit www.My-Gym.com.au for details.

Decorate Your Own T-Shirt with Bernadette Aitken Come along and personalise a t-shirt using a range of fun and colourful textile and printing techniques. Bring a white t-shirt to decorate. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

FOR FULL DIARY LISTINGS VISIT : www.kidsinperth.com

THURSDAY 10 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

Free 30min sessions will run throughout the New Member’s Day. Bookings are essential. Call 9417 2153 for more info and visit www.olympicfunfitness.com.au

The Wind in the Willows

SUNDAY 20

SUNDAY 13

closer to the due date. 7pm-9pm, Joondalup. Also 21 Bentley. Call 9430 6882 or www.cmwa.net.au

Stirling Farmers’ Market

Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 October. Poop Poop! Watch out, watch out Toad’s about! The charming tale of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad comes alive with a glorious adventure that leads to Toad Hall, to the perilous Wild Wood and finally to battle. Tickets from $19 www.manpac.com.au Box Office 9550 3900.

Toptots

Birds of Prey at E-Shed Markets

Amazing Toptots Pre-kindy Parent & Child Workshops at Wembley. Prepare your child for kindy. Spanish playgroup for beginners – the fun program with Peppa Cerda and Senor Papa. French prekindy for beginners – age 3-4 years. Email enquiries to mail@toptots.net.au

From 12pm to 2pm. Visit E Shed Markets in October for Family Fun with animals. Fri-Sun & Public Holidays, 9am5pm. Peter Hughes Drives, Victoria Quay, Fremantle www.eshedmarkets.com.au ph 9430 6393.

Free Martial Arts trials @ ATI Martial Arts Free Martial Arts trials for kids at ATI Schools. Classes to create Assertive, disciplined kids! Call 1300 660 284 or email malaga@atimartialarts.com.au to book in for any of our sessions around Perth.

The Tomatis Method Unlock your child’s potential with The Australian Tomatis Method for listening, learning & languages. Listening assessments in Perth are held on 10 & 11 October. For more information about the Tomatis Home Based Program, call now on 1800 677 010 and visit www.tomatis.com.au

Colourful Beaded Necklaces with Claire Brooks Create a range of special beads to make your own necklace using old storybooks, cut-outs and special paper. With simple laminating techniques and a pair of pliers, learn the first steps to constructing jewellery pieces. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

Fuzzy Felted Friends with Louise Snook (kids working with an adult) Design your own colourful toy, from a shark to an elephant, snake or bird, then make it come alive in felt. A fun way for kids and adults to learn feltmaking techniques. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

Lost Sock Friends with Rachel Zimmerman NEW Make some new friends using lost socks. Learn simple sewing techniques to turn a lost sock into a cute cuddly toy with its own personality for you to take home. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

FRIDAY 11 Free School Holiday Activities at your local Shopping Centre Face Painting Activity from 10am – 1pm available at these Shopping Centres Alexander Heights Shopping Centre - Cnr Mirrabooka Ave & Griffon Way, Alexander Heights Lakes Shopping Centre – Cnr North Lake Rd & Omeo Rd, South Lake Springs Shopping Centre – Cnr Beechboro Rd North & Bridgeman Drv, Beechboro Parks Centre – Cnr Bussell Hwy & Brittain Rd, Bunbury.

Paste-Up Art on Canvas with Lady Bananas Create cool canvas art using paste-ups, a fun and simple yet striking urban art technique where paper images and characters are transferred onto a surface. Learn how to combine stencils, photocopies and colour to create a multilayered masterpiece. 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au www.fac.org.au

All new Toptots Party Plan All new functions programs. All new occasions products. See Toptots Facebook for details.

SATURDAY 12 Jungle Sports Term 4 starts next week! Register online today for Jungle Sports Term 4, 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

Free Day of Gymnastics Activities at Olympic Fun & Fitness Olympic Fun & Fitness is opening its doors to new members. Try all programs and facilities for free: trampoline, bars, balance beams, vault, gymnastics floor, climbing walls, hand apparatus & more. For ages 2 and up.

Baby & Kids Market Baby & Kids Market South Fremantle Senior High School Leisure Center, 9am to 12pm. Annie Street Beaconsfield. Admission $4/Kids in for Free, Free Parking, Pram & Disabled Access, Refreshments and Restrooms. For info and bookings visit www.babykidsmarket.com.au or call 1300 55 44 76

MONDAY 14 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.

Buddy Week @ My Gym If you and your buddy enrol as My Gym members this week, each of you will receive 50% off your regular lifetime membership fee (RRP $75). Conditions apply. Call My Gym Children’s Fitness Centres today on 1300 4 MYGYM (or 6210 5920) to book your free trial, 185 High Road, Willetton. Visit www.My-Gym.com.au for details.

TUESDAY 15 Health Kinesiology Now in Perth The people of Perth now have access to the best Health Kinesiology sessions in town to help you overcome fears, phobias and worries, increase self-confidence, enhance sporting and muscular abilities, become more focused, reach your full potential, improve relationships, become calmer and more positive and improve intellectual functioning. See our ad on Page 5 for details and our special offer. Call Siobhan on 0407 178 659 and make sure you like us on Facebook – Tree of Life Health Kinesiology with Siobhan Skinner.

John Hughes Big Walk Put on your walking shoes and help kids with cancer at PMH! Sunday 27 October, Burswood Park. 15km, 11km or 6km walk around the Swan River. Adults $20.00, Children (under 16yrs) $5.00, Children (under 5yrs) free! For further information: Phone 94891133, email info@bigwalk.com.au visit www.bigwalk.com.au

The Beach House – Kids Fun Centre After School Entry $5 All Ages! Zorb ball, Sandpit, Climbing frame, Flying fox, Arcade games, Inflatable slides, Bouncy castles and much more. 5 O’Malley Street, Osborne Park. Call 9242 8800 or visit www.thebeachhouse.org.au

Free Judo Trial – Judo Ryu WA Judo - The best Martial Art for children and adults alike. Judo Ryu WA offers a free Judo trial class from its venues in Willetton and Hilton/Fremantle. Come and try an obligation free workout. Adult classes available. Please register your interest by calling 6210 5920 (Voicemail), or email info@JudoRyuWA.com.au. Visit www.JudoRyuWA.com.au for more information.

THURSDAY 17

Children’s Week Family FunSafe Day, Whiteman Park Once a year, around Australia, children’s rights are celebrated during Children’s Week. Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation Incorporated is the convenor for Children’s Week in Western Australia. There will be the official opening of Children’s Week together with loads of opportunities for kids to enjoy playing! Visit www.childrensweekwa.org.au for more information. Village West, 10.00am–2.00pm. Cost? Free!

Stirling Farmers’ Market Specialising in fresh fruit and vegies (inc organic), artisan breads, farm eggs, honey, jams chutneys, olive oils, cheeses, flowers, fresh juices, crepes, burgers and coffee and more. City of Stirling Cedric Street Car Park (off Mitchell Freeway) Run by Rotary Club of Karrinyup Every Sunday 7:30am to 11:30am. www.facebook.com/Stirling.Farmers.Market

Castledare Miniature Railways Operate on the Wilson Park Station Kent St. Wilson (Kent St. Weir) on the 3rd Sunday of each month 10:00am2:00pm. For more information call 08-93562290 or visit www.castledare.com.au

The Cockatoo KIDS Club A great opportunity for kids to find out about unique native animals, share this with others and take part in conservation action for the future. Contact CREEC for your Cockatoo KIDS starter pack. Yearly membership $15. Suitable for children aged 5-14 years. Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road WILSON (08) 9461 7160 creec@canning.wa.gov.au www.canning.wa.gov.au/CREEC

Encore Parties Encore Kids Parties offer tea parties with a twist at Walters Cafe, Point Walter, Bicton at 3.00pm. Please call 6188 7666 for details.

The Army Museum of Western Australia A museum located in an historic artillery barracks in Fremantle, Western Australia. The museum was established in 1977. It displays Western Australia’s Army heritage and commemorates with integrity, the role of the Army in Western Australia. Admission charges: Adults - $10, Children; Concession : 7 (Children under 4: Free) and Family: $20 (2 adults, 2 children.

MONDAY 21

Prepare your child for kindy. Spanish playgroup for beginners – the fun program with Peppa Cerda and Senor Papa. French prekindy for beginners – age 3-4 years. Email enquiries to mail@toptots.net.au

FRIDAY 18 All new Toptots Party Plan All new functions programs. All new occasions products. See Toptots Facebook for details.

SATURDAY 19 Join 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.

New Elite Classical Ballet Program in 2014. After School Course, turning 8-12 years in 2014: Registration from 9:30am, Audition class from 10am - 11:30am, $25 audition fee. Part-Time Course, turning 11-16 years in 2014: Registration from 12pm, Audition class from 12:30pm 2:30pm, $35 audition fee. Held at SJSB Studios, Unit 3/7 Packard Street, Joondalup. For more info contact Samantha Corby on 0437 755 231 or visit www.samanthajaneschoolofballet.com

Baby & Kids Market Baby & Kids Market Oasis Leisure Center, 9am to 12pm. Progress Way, Belmont. Admission $4/Kids in for free, free parking, pram & disabled access, refreshments and restrooms. For info and bookings visit www.babykidsmarket.com.au or call 1300 44 55 76.

Subiaco Craft Collectibles and Community Fair 9am to 4pm. Entry Donation $5 per adult and children under 12 free. Great entertainment, local handcrafted and unique products, community stalls and delicious wares. Free raffle draws.

MONDAY 28 Early Pregnancy Workshop Community Midwifery WA 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

The Montessori School Open Day will be held at The Montessori School, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley. Bookings are essential. To make a booking, phone 9409 9151 or email admin@themontessorischool.wa.edu.au

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.

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.

TUESDAY 22 Free Child Car Restraint Checking Day ‘The Shops’ Ellenbrook Main Street, Ellenbrook (under the shade sails, outside Woolworths). National Kidsafe Day, 9:30am to 1:30pm. Find out more at www.sgio.com.au/kidsafe

John Hughes Big Walk Put on your walking shoes and help kids with cancer at PMH! Sunday 27 October, Burswood Park 15km, 11km or 6km walk around the Swan River Adults $20.00, Children (under 16yrs) $5.00, Children (under 5yrs) free! For further information: Phone 9489 1133. Email info@bigwalk.com.au website www.bigwalk.com.au

WEDNESDAY 23 Toptots

THURSDAY 24 Toptots Amazing Toptots Pre-kindy Parent & Child Workshops at Wembley. Prepare your child for kindy. Spanish playgroup for beginners – the fun program with Peppa Cerda and Senor Papa. French prekindy for beginners age 3-4 years. Email enquiries to mail@toptots.net.au

FRIDAY 25 Kidz Paradise Family Fun Night

‘Keep on Running’ Tours, Revolutions Transport Museum, Whiteman Park

Samantha Jane School of Ballet Auditions

The Montessori School Open Day

Amazing Toptots Pre-kindy Parent & Child Workshops at Riverton. Prepare your child for kindy program. Email enquiries to: mail@toptots.net.au

Amazing Toptots Pre-kindy Parent & Child Workshops at Wembley

19–27 October 2013. Register your event now! To find out more visit www.childrensweekwa.org.au

West Aussie Reptiles at E-shed Markets from 11am to 3pm Visit E Shed Markets in October for Family Fun with animals. Fri-Sun & Public Holidays, 9am- 5pm. Peter Hughes Drives, Victoria Quay, Fremantle www.eshedmarkets.com.au ph 9430 6393.

SUNDAY 27

WA Children’s Week

Halloween Special! 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Music, Games, Prizes and more. Tickets: $10 presale or $12 on the night. This is a fancy dress party. It is a very popular night so get in early and book your table. Call 9472 8655 for more information.

SATURDAY 26

TUESDAY 29 Health Kinesiology Now in Perth The people of Perth now have access to the best Health Kinesiology sessions in town to help you overcome fears, phobias and worries, increase self-confidence, enhance sporting and muscular abilities, become more focused, reach your full potential, improve relationships, become calmer and more positive and improve intellectual functioning. See our ad on Page 5 for details and our special offer. Call Siobhan on 0407 178 659 and make sure you like us on Facebook – Tree of Life Health Kinesiology with Siobhan Skinner.

Seminar: Introduction to The Universal Reading System. How it prevents and remedies reading difficulties. 4-6 p.m. Morley. For details and alternative dates phone 9276 9060. Email info@worldliteracy.com.au visit www.worldliteracy.com.au

THURSDAY 31 2013 Canning Show Every year the Canning Agricultural, Horticultural and Recreational Society hosts the annual Canning Show. This year the Society will celebrate the magic of flowers, food and family for 118 years. Event will have family friendly entertainment, farm animals, competitions, cooking and flower displays and much more. Gates Open Friday 1 November 2013 from 5pm to 10pm & Saturday 2 November from 9am to 10pm. Cannington Exhibition Centre Albany Highway, Cannington WA. For more details visit www.cahrs.com.au/canning-show/

Trick-or-Treating at Your Market WA

‘Keep on Running’ Tours, Revolutions Transport Museum - Whiteman Park Join 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.

This Halloween, Your Market WA will be decorated to provide safe environment for kids to go Trick-or-Treating. There will be a Fancy Dress Competition, Entertainment, and stallholders will have lollies for kids to experience Trick or Treating. From 31st Thur – 3rd Sun, main events on weekends. 1/17 South Street, Kardinya. Call 0414 065 435 or 0449 147 626 for more info.

Out & About:these school holidays Building blocks for life hildren between 8 and 12 are in a phase of their life when they look to their peer group to find acceptance. Their individuality is often mirrored by their friends and technology is their way of communicating with each other. It is a time of testing limits, trying to discover themselves and finding their independence.

his year the Canning Show is celebrating â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic of all things related to Flowers, Food and Familyâ&#x20AC;?.

Presented by the Canning Agricultural, Horticultural and Recreational Society, the Canning Showgrounds will come alive with the sights, sounds, lights and laughter of Sideshow Alley, Animal Petting Farms and a variety of exhibitions and displays.

By providing age appropriate workshops, where children are allowed to be creative and individual, the ArchiCamps give them building blocks for life! Children are our future and House of Arc aim to give them a foundation which also can be used in any situation of their lives. ArchiCamps are run weekends and during school holidays at Heathcote, Applecross and ECU Joondalup. For more info visit www.houseofarc.com.au

Big or small, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots to explore! isit AQWA these school holidays and not only can you stand under 3 million litres of Indian Ocean water in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest single aquarium while a huge 4m shark slowly swims by or a giant stingrays weighing over 350 kg gracefully glides above you; but you can also experience the intricate beauty of corals and see smaller marine life, such as seahorses, close up.

Mark your calendars and join in for a day of flowers, food and family fun. To enter the Canning Show, visit www.cahrs.com.au or phone 9451 1820 get the Schedule of Entries from the Canning, Gosnells, Armadale or Kelmscott Library.

Go wild at Penguin Island these school holidays et the kids off their computers and back to nature these school holidays by enjoying a day trip to Penguin

G Island!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 45 minutes south of Perth and a 5 minute ferry ride across beautiful Shoalwater Bay. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a network of spectacular beaches, boardwalks and lookouts to explore and enjoy sweeping coastal views.

Look out for divers in the water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or become one yourself in AQWA Adventures Dive/Snorkel with Sharks and Reefwalker programs. AQWA is one of Perthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic destinations and takes you on an underwater journey from the icy-waters of the southern ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in our far north.

The Show will play host to a nonstop stage show with Sci-Tech Productions, Hey Presto Magic, the Twisted Vaudeville Circus and much more. This year the Society is encouraging more young people to take part

and is offering every young person who enters an exhibit in one of the youth sections, free entry.

AQWA is open daily from 10am to 5pm and is located just 20 minutes north of the city at Hillarys Boat Harbour. Visit www.aqwa.com.au or www.facbook.com/discoverAQWA

Learn the Uke! The Uke is a great instrument for kids.

October is a fantastic time to visit with hundreds of recently hatched sea bird chicks all along the boardwalks. Rangers will be presenting the penguin feedings at the Discovery Centre at 10.30am, 12.30pm or 2.30pm and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of marine wildlife to see now that the sea lions have returned

â&#x20AC;˘ School Term program.

How do I get involved?

â&#x20AC;˘ Small Class sizes (5 per session, 60 min lessons)

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy! Contact CREEC for your Cockatoo KIDS starter pack.

â&#x20AC;˘ Ukes available to use during lesson or BYO â&#x20AC;˘ Learn from a WAAPA student teacher. â&#x20AC;˘ Suitable for Ages 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adults. Study Buddy Tutoring 1 on 1 Tui on Centre

Study Buddy Tutoring Call or SMS 0401 315 370 Facebook.com/studybuddytutoring

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Ferries depart hourly 9am-3pm with prices starting from $14. Contact Rockingham Wild Encounters www.penguinisland.com.au or call 9591 1333.

What is the Cockatoo KIDS Club?

Study Buddy Tutoring emphasises having fun in a casual learning atmosphere.

â&#x20AC;˘ Teaching materials provided

The Australian sea lion is the rarest in the world with an estimated population of only 15,000. Visitors can see these playful creatures up close on a glass bottom boat or the Dolphin, Penguin & Sea Lion Adventure Cruise.

Cockatoo KIDS Club The Cockatoo KIDS Club is a great our unique native animals, share this with others and take part in conservation action for the future.

Small enough to handle, affordable to purchase & cool enough that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be played a long time.

from their breeding season.

Yearly membership $15 * Suitable for children aged 5-14 years Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road WILSON WA 6107 (08) 9461 7160 creec@canning.wa.gov.au www.canning.wa.gov.au/CREEC

FRI 5PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10PM & SAT 9AM-10PM â&#x20AC;˘SIDESHOW â&#x20AC;˘Stage Show Alley â&#x20AC;˘Petting Farms â&#x20AC;˘SHOWBAGS â&#x20AC;˘ROAMING â&#x20AC;˘EXHIBITS & ENTERTAINMENT Displays â&#x20AC;˘Pro Wrestling (live)

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They will be using their bodies and minds to learn about significant architectural forms, which can be found in their surroundings and community.

Flowers food and family at the Canning Show

Canning Showgrounds Cnr Station St & Albany Hwy, Cannington

PH: 9451 1820

www.cahrs.com.au

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Out & About: these school holidays

MINI GOLF School Holiday Special Offer

Family Pass (2 adults & 2 kids or 1 adult & 3 kids)

NEW Zorb Ball! Sandpit, Climbing Frame, Flying Fox, Arcade games Inflatable Slide, Bouncy Castles

$25 (Normally $41)

Present Coupon for Offer

he City of Vincent’s Beatty Park Leisure Centre is once again fully operational after the completion of a $17 million major redevelopment.

School Holiday Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 12pm - 6pm

Valid until 31/10/13

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Open Daily 9am–7pm 9310 3199 for Bookings

The 25m pool was fully retiled and exciting new water features added to the children’s heated play pool, including a giant frog slide, fun tipping bells, water fountains and an anaconda spray fountain.

Murdoch Pines Golf & Recreation Park 24 Baker Court, North Lake WA 6163

www.murdochgolf.com.au | facebook.com/MurdochPineDrivingRange

The old favourite water slides are still there but have a fresh coat of paint and a deeper splash pool greeting the riders as they end their slide.

nationally awarded Swim School. The new gym, group fitness classes and spin classes are all providing plenty of opportunities for people to enjoy the benefits of this iconic facility.

A new suite of change rooms and crèche facilities is also available. The team is taking enrolments for swimming lessons in the

Contact Beatty Park on 9273 6080 or visit www.beattypark.com.au for more details or to see what is on offer.

After school entry $5 all ages

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Amazing new facilities at Beatty Park

Organise & book your parties online! 5 O’Malley Street

(REAR),

OSBORNE PARK

Telephone: 9242 8800 www.thebeachhouse.org.au

Fishy, fabulous and fun isit the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre (NMDC) these school holidays and take part in one of their fishy school holiday activities.

The NMDC is turning heads to the sky with ‘Fabulous Flying Fish’ – discover what fish and kites have in common while you get creative and make your own fish kite.

your own.

In their ‘Bare Bone Science’ activity, you will dissect a fish and discover how you can tell how old they are - just like a real marine biologist.

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

Or, why not add your piece to their ocean mural and celebrate the biodiversity of our seas? Choose one of the pictures from their website to colour in or draw a sea creature of

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

FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS ALL YEAR ROUND • Swimming lessons for all ages • Indoor water playground with slides! • Heated pools • Swimwear & accessories • Creche • Aqua Fitness classes • Family change rooms

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• NEW gym • Personal trainers • Direct debit and upfront membership options • Over 100 Group Fitness classes per week including the popular Les Mills range • RPM™

220 Vincent Street, North Perth

PHONE : 9273 6080

www.beattypark.com.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SEASON Showing right thru' to 13th October

PERTH LANGLEY PARK, Riverside Drive SEE WORLD-FAMOUS ANIMAL TRAINER, ZELIE BULLEN, in special pre-show training demonstrations then meet her and our Wonderful Dogs after the performance. This is the ONLY circus in Australia where you can see the Triple Somersault on the Flying Trapeze; Somersault on the Outside of the Wheel of Death & Australia’s Youngest Flying Trapeze Star. Don’t miss our Beautiful new Performing Horses and meet Merlin the Baby Mule.

ONLY AT BE ACTIVE CIRCUS JOSEPH ASHTON

Proudly sponsored by

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Children's Tix from $15. www.circusjosephashton.com.au or Circus Hotline 0411 302 095 for bookings, show times and dates. Booking fee applies on line. Cash only at box office.

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FAMILY DINING GUIDE

fish & chips Pizza Hamburger nuggets

$10.50 $11.00 $10.00 $8.50

Kids eat free every day of the year at Pancho’s Mexican Villa Restaurants!

A family culinary adventure

he East Vic Park landmark in its 3rd decade has opened another set of doors and is now bringing their sombreros and moustaches to 550 Beaufort Street in Mt Lawley (just near the Queens Hotel).

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.

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And just like a slice of lime in your Corona, Pancho’s in Mt Lawley is colourful, full of spirit and adds a refreshing twist to the Mexican dining scene in Perth.

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

Their large servings of spicy Mexican must-haves keep families, as well as groups of friends, coming back for more every time. And there’s never a dull moment at Pancho’s. Tuesday night is ‘Ladies Night’ with half price frozen cocktails. The kids are not forgotten at Pancho’s with ‘Kids Eat Free’ every night from 5pm–6pm and all night on Sunday night.

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Pancho’s is open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm till late and bookings are essential at www.panchos.com.au

Spencer Village Food Hall is spacious and 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.

Pink Rice – the place for sushi and Japanese cuisine he family will love Pink Rice sushi train and Japanese restaurant in Fremantle. It’s fresh and the quality and variety is amazing. Pink Rice offers a delicious range of exciting, healthy Japanese food including aburi sushi, sashimi, tempura, udon, ramen and teppanyaki meals. BYO wine and beer.

Pink Rice boasts WA’s longest sushi train – a conveyer belt carrying a variety of 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! Teppanyaki is available all days and you

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Pink Rice is at 25 Collie Street, Fremantle. Call 9433 5800 or visit www.pinkrice.com.au

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• Sushi Train • Teppanyaki • Other Japanese meals (inc. Tempura, Sashimi, Teriyaki, Udon & Ramen)

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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.

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can watch the chef prepare the food right before your eyes on the searing barbeque plate, using a tantalising blend of sauces and spices.

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Spencer Village is one of Perth's well kept secrets, with over 20 specialty stores including an International Food Hall featuring cuisine from Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam and Hong Kong. With plenty of space plus amusement rides and games to keep the kids entertained, the whole family can enjoy a meal of authentic Asian hawker cuisine without having to leave Perth!

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Health, Sport & Safety Family cycling fun for everyone, including mum and dad pring is here! Time to get out and enjoy it; and what better way than going cycling with your young children.

This nifty, unique and innovative device which uses a quick release towing system enables your standard child’s bike to be converted to a tag-along trailer bike in a matter of moments.

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disconnect in seconds and ride independently; much better than an expensive trailer bike, that wouldn’t encourage independent riding skills and costs twice as much. Check out this great product www.cycletow.com.au or phone Cycle Tow, a WA business, on 1300 661 645 or Available at all good bike shops.

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My Gym’s structured, age-appropriate pregymnastics and fitness classes for children 6 months to 9 years continue throughout the holidays. Classes incorporate music, dance, relays, games, gymnastics and sports, where children gain strength, balance, coordination, fine and gross motor proficiency and social skills, while building confidence and selfesteem.

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Book your free Trial Class by calling 1300 4 MYGYM (or 6210 5920) or visit www.My-Gym.com.au My Gym Willetton, 185 High Road, Willetton. Franchise enquiries welcome.

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A qualified, experienced professional can offer comprehensive, individualised assessment and programs and excellent strategies to help each student. Julia Gilmore is a literacy and numeracy specialist, who provides highly successful academic and self-esteem programs for primary and high school students. Comprehensive assessments and reports are provided and action plans are drawn up. English programs include reading, comprehension, essay writing, spelling, phonics, editing, grammar and punctuation.

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Tickets are $10 pre sale or $12 on the night for 1–14 year olds. Their big nights are their annual Theme nights. February was a Fairy wonderland, May was Superheroes and October is Halloween; which sells out quickly. For more information on these nights visit their website. Kidz Paradise will be giving away 5 double passes to their

Bookings for the January Holiday Booster Program are being taken now. Call Julia Gilmore for advice, a chat or for more details on 0411 420 218 LAS/APR13

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November Family Night worth $20. For your chance to win one of these double passes, simply answer the question below and send it along with your details for your chance to win!

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idz Paradise family fun nights are held on the last Friday of every month except January and December. On these nights they are open from 5.30pm till 8.30pm with games and activities on for the kids as well as dinner specials. Plus their playground turns into a disco later in the evening with lights, music and lasers.

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Rock ‘n’ Toddle uses popular cover & original music, props, puppets & instruments to create a real gig experience!

Kangaroo Creek Gang, Ricky Possum, Scitech shows and much more along with sideshow alley packed with rides and stalls and show bags galore. Musical Fireworks Spectacular both nights at 9:15pm. 29 and 30 November are the dates to remember. www.wanneroo.show For your chance to win one of 15 family passes (two adults, two children) to the 2013 Wanneroo Agricultural Show simply answer the question below and send it along with your details for your chance to win!

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Experience the joy & benefits of live music with your child, including interactive, exciting and themed performances. The Rock ‘n’ Toddle Program:

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he Wanneroo Show is an affordable fun filled family event with something for everyone. Walk through the Show Grounds and discover there is everything including the cute and cuddly at the Animal Farm, Sydney or the Bush, 10th Light Horse demonstration and display, add a visit to the Trinity Estate Community Tent to your must see list. Stop and relax for a while at the Kingsway Community Bank® Main Stage, have a seat and enjoy a variety of free on stage entertainment. For the kids we have

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Education & Performing Arts

Charlesworth Ballet presents ‘Don Quixote’

NAPLAN results: an opportunity

his December the Charlesworth Ballet Institute will be presenting the vibrant and exciting classic ballet ‘Don Quixote’ at The Regal Theatre in Subiaco.

f your child is in Year 3, 5, 7 or 9 you will soon receive their NAPLAN results. What should you do with them?

Including guest artists from the West Australian Ballet: Sergey Pevnev and Claire Hill, this delightful ballet is a must-see for the whole family. Tickets will be available very soon through Ticketek.

Firstly, read the graphs carefully to see how your child has performed in relation to their peers across the nation and in their own school. Is your child where you would like them to be? Alternately, don’t wait for the NAPLAN results to get even older. Take your child in for an independent, professional assessment with a complete, immediate face-to-face report.

to work with huge gains in skills and confidence. A holiday course in maths and/or English will start making the difference. Call Janice at NumberWorks’nWords Subiaco to book a free assessment and introductory lesson on 9388 3727. Member of the Australian Tutoring Association.

Don’t allow your child to struggle on; hoping that somehow the problem will fix itself! Prompt intervention has been shown

CBI offers two programmes: the Charlesworth Ballet School – providing ballet classes from 4.5 years of age and the

Charlesworth Ballet College a professional dance training programme designed to nurture and develop the young dancer to enable him or her to achieve a career in dance. For information visit www.charlesworthballet.com.au or email the School: schooladmin@charlesworthballet.co.au or the College: collegeadmin@charlesworthballet.com.au

Teaching children with disabilities

Why children won’t write by Victoria Carlton

loverdale Education Support Centre shares facilities with Cloverdale Primary School and caters for students with special needs.

any children in our schools hate writing and will do anything they can to avoid it.

Their centre is structured as an inclusive and modern design, consisting of four air conditioned classrooms, which each feature computers, iPads and an interactive whiteboard.

Children of the digital age have difficulty imagining plots, settings and characters. A new approach was needed and the International Centre for Excellence has pioneered an innovative approach. They have written visualisations to stimulate, enthuse children and encourage writing. Children listen to teachers read then visualise and picture the scenes in their heads before writing.

They are recognised as a School of Distinction by the Department of Education as part of a Federally funded initiative called National Partnerships: More Support for Student with Disabilities, for its expertise in assistive technology and curriculum design. The specialist teachers work closely with individual children to develop optimal learning experiences to ensure all children achieve their potential.

Kids love the approach and ask for it!

They write their ideas and then get opportunities to share. After this the proofreading and editing process takes place. Staff at ICE regularly observe students progressing from one sentence to a whole page and then another one.

A selection of visualisations is offered on their website www.ice-au.com They will be teaching children to write using this approach over the forthcoming school holidays. Call ICE – 9271 4200 for more information.

Relevant and meaningful programs engage children in their local environment, such as

weekly Swim for Fun 2013. The kitchen garden program also teaches skills in gardening and cooking. With small class sizes and high staff to student ratio the Centre offer outstanding education opportunities for children of all abilities in a nurturing environment. Call the Principal, Melinda Manship on 9277 4888. www.cloverdaleesc.wa.edu.a

Victoria Carlton tuition programs

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The Charlesworth Ballet Institute has an esteemed history that dates back to 1960. The Institute is recognised and acclaimed nationally and internationally for its training methods. CBI has produced dancers who have gone on to achieve careers throughout the world.

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The 100% cotton top, absorbent middle and waterproof, breathable, backing protects your bottom sheet and mattress. Value packs are available for great savings. Special – huge 25% off sale towards the end of October. Like them on Facebook or join their database to get the “sale” coupon code and details. Order in October and go in the draw to win your order here: www.BrollySheets.com.au/kidsinperth

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rownings occur at the water’s edge, not at the fence line. Children climb fences; it is a challenge to them and they are inquisitive little characters, finding all sorts of ingenious ways to climb over or under pool isolation fences.

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statistics when it comes to child drownings.

Aquanet swimming pool safety nets are all customised onsite. They form a barrier between children and the water. The safety nets are designed so it’s impossible for pre-schoolers to walk on them. Unfortunately this age group makes up most of the

Gates present no obstacle to children. Aside from climbing over the gate, they are able to

The safety nets are designed to support children at the water’s edge, a “kiddie catcher” from which they can clamber off unharmed. Call Rodger at Aquanet on 9335 6986 all hours, or visit www.poolcoversonline.com.au for more information.

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For your chance to win, send in your photo and details to November Birthday Competition, PO Box 1133, West Leederville, 6901 Entries close

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ongratulations to Felix Maxted who will be turning six on October 2. Felix has won a Kidsland Party for up to 8 children.

Kids Limo Parties 14 Seater Stretch Hummer Singstar Karaoke, Playstation3, 100s of the latest songs. Includes chips, lollies & soft drinks

Bringing real wildlife to your backyard!

8/2 Hulme court myaree P:9329 9252

Ponies For Any Occasion Adorable ponies available for hire

LAS560A/JUL10

• Kids Birthday Parties • Shopping Centre & Corporate Bookings • School Talks & Child Care Centre

oPening 1st october canningvale see website for oPening Hours

LAS9505/MAY13

Carly - 0437 LIMO H2 (546642) www.perthhummer.com.au LAS1582/APR12

Call Ranger Red on Ph: 0405 563 812

the BiggeSt rAnge of WAterSLideS & Bouncy cAStLeS for hire in WA Servicing ALL Perth Areas

LAS2247/SEP13

LAS/JUN13

Party Supplies Same Day dispatch on all orders

Great Prices – Great Range

To book our ponies for your special occasion, call Meg on 0417 943 505 | ponies4ao@yahoo.com LAS2081/OCT13

• Children’s Parties • Christmas Parties • Family Fun Days • Fundraising Events • Fetes / Fairs • Festivals

www.makeyourmarkartcafe.com.au

LAS/AUG

Red’s Roving Wildlife Displays

POP MAGIC

www.shopnowhq.com.au

MEGA FUN!

FIREMAN KEVIN WILL BRING HIS RETIRED 1960 FIRE ENGINE TO YOUR PARTY, KINDY OR FAMILY GET TOGETHER...

Magical Entertainment

Hosted theme parties for ages 2-13yrs Fairy, Pirate, Disco, Face Painting, Star Wars, Princess Candy Olympics, Glamour, and many more!

www.partieskidsremember.com.au 9450 5255

Visit our webpage for our full range of exclusive licensed products www.castleswa.com.au

Birthday Parties Children's Shows Fairs & Fetes Special Events Magic Workshops www.popmagic.com.au | 0412 485 615

Fire Engine Fun: 0413 569 698 www.fireenginefun.com.au

LAS/OCT13

POOL PARTY! RIVERTON LEISUREPLEX

Birthday Parties Kids over 6 years of age Enjoy our fully catered, 2 hour stress free parties.

Included Free: • 1 child & 1 adult swim • Bucket ice cream for party guests • Basket of chips

• Healthy menu options • Heated indoor pool with fun new play equipment & slides. • Royal Life Saving Qualified Lifeguards • Watch Around Water registered facility

Stay all day—Don’t forget your bathers & towel Contact our café for Party Booking Forms t: 9273 6083 f: 9273 6089 www.beattypark.com.au

check us out on the web: www.kidsinperth.com

Superslide or Pool Parties Options include riding the rapid river on fun nuts, zooming down the 50m waterslide & playing games in the leisure pool.

For extra fun, hire our 15m inﬂatable playground Riverton Leisureplex Cnr High Rd & Cnr Riley Rd Ph: 9231 0900

leisureplex@canning.wa.gov.au

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