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Issue 154 • Durban • March 2018

mum’s m@il Life’s Little Toolbox

In this issue... Everyday Life

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See what our Editor has to say, meet the Cover Stars, read about Talk Sign Day, Mum’s Mail PMB Ladies Breakfast, Readers’ Life, Who Needs the Mall, read about fibre optic cable, and Durban’s Most Beautiful Baby Photographic Competition, plus win tickets on The Umgeni Steam Railway.

Pet Life

Keeping your pets safe and loved while you go away.

Delicious Life

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Try a yummy breakfast recipe.

Home Life

Enter to win a KettleCADDY Pizza Oven worth R1999!

Healthy Life

18-19 20-27

Medical training courses for parents, nannies and teachers, eczema advice, oral health tips, weight loss advice and World Down Syndrome Day.

Beautiful Life

Make your own bath bombs, beauty tips and advice.

Kids’ Life

Advice on choosing extra murals for your child and tips for communicating with your teenager.

Educated Life

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Why reading should be a priority, how to switch on bright minds, learn about conflict resolution, School Health Week, plus SA student talent and a vibey music school.

Party Life

Fun in the garden, fun Easter recipe and game, science experiment for kids, Easter themed party and Easter Crafts.

Laidback Life

Classifieds

Diary Dates

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Win a book hamper from Bargain Books.

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Find out about events, festivals, workshops, meetings and markets happening in your area.

The Mum’s Mail Team

Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Operations Director: Andrew Arthur • andrew@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Geldenhuys • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 071 276 0926 Anisha Singh • anisha@mumsmail.com • 083 710 9485 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Kavendree, Elizur & Zephan • Photographer: Chenique Slier Photography, www.facebook.com/CSlierphotography/ DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine. No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

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Editor’s Life With Valentine’s Day having been and gone and the Easter holidays just around the corner, our team have been frantically busy with the final preparations and countdown to our first big fundraising event of the year – the 5th Annual Mum’s Mail PMB Ladies Breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund.

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This popular and sought after event, by Durban and PMB ladies alike, will be held on 23 March 2018 at the Victoria Country Club, in Pietermaritzburg. This year’s theme is very exciting – we have chosen ‘Oriental’ and you can read more about it in this issue but you can also see some of our gorgeous pre-publicity photos that were taken in the stunning Japanese Gardens at the Makaranga Garden Lodge in Kloof. So it’s not long to go now and we are desperately appealing for more raffle prizes so that the ladies can purchase our famous ‘secret envelopes’ to raise much needed funds for The Sunflower Fund. We are also appealing for goodie bag prizes, financial sponsors, etc. If you can help in any way, be it small or large, please do get in touch with the fantastic Daniella at ‘daniella@mumsmail. com’ who will happily take your donations on behalf of The Sunflower Fund.

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Meet the Cover Stars

Our cover stars this month are Kavendree an extremely large vocabulary and speaks Muthu-Kurten with her boys Elizur Amaris several languages,” explains Kavendree. (5) and Zephan Amaris (3). Kavendree says that as a family they love Kavendree is a home-maker and her to eat together. Even though they love husband, Larryn, is a Country Buyer - he exploring our beautiful country together, purchases raw materials used in food their best times have certainly been at ingredients. home, talking to each other. “The kids find it hilarious when we tell them stories from Elizur enjoys asking difficult questions, their infancy. We are huge fans of board and is very inventive. He can follow very games as well, and do many puzzles and complex Lego instructions all by himself read many books together,” say Kavendree in minutes. “He is highly intelligent, and and Larryn. On parenting, they had this it’s very mentally challenging for us, his to say: “If it’s hard, then you are doing parents! He has a real heart for orphans and something right!” the elderly, and he’s extremely generous,” says his proud mom Kavendree. “I love the fact that we are the most influential people in our children’s lives. Zephan wakes up singing and sings himself Being a mom has taught me an array of to sleep. Has a real ear for music and musical things about others and myself, but the most instruments. “His other burning passion significant was how to love unconditionally,” is wanting to be the next South African concludes Kavendree. MasterChef. If he is not singing, he is talking Written by Sarah Mackintosh about ingredients for his next recipe. He has

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Everyday Life

Diarise Talk Sign Day on Friday 9 March and stickers to your clients if you have a business “Let’s Bridge the Gap” by adopting Talk Sign that services the public. • Ensure that your learners and staff are at your school or business for 2018. introduced to the Signs that appear on the The Talk Sign campaign, organised by the information pack. KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society, • Engage in an activity using SA Sign now in its 5th year, is aimed at ensuring Language on Talk Sign Day, Friday 9 March. that all people in society, school children in • Buy a Talk Sign sticker for R10. All money particular become aware of Sign Language, raised will be used to educate people who of the plight of Deaf people, of the need for are Deaf and help find them employment. Deaf people to communicate and to raise • Wear your Talk Sign sticker on Talk Sign Day, Friday, 9th of March. money for the cause. • Make it your mission to learn phrases in They have just launched their first ever Sign Language so you can communicate Sign Language guide, Talk Sign 1, that can with people who are Deaf. be ordered for only R165 (plus R60 courier For more information, or to place an fee). order for flyers/posters and stickers to sell at your school or to book a Please support this exciting campaign to help promote Sign Language, in order for presentation, contact info@thealist.co.za and cc alice@thealist.co.za. it to become South Africa’s 12th official You can also buy your stickers at language. Mum’s Mail HQ, 2 Romsey Grove, Durban North. How to get involved: • Stock and sell

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Charity Life

Mum’s Mail PMB Ladies Breakfast

Suitably draped in regal finery from designer Karen Monk-Klijnstra’s latest collection, the team behind the 5th Annual Mum’s Mail PMB Ladies Breakfast, in association with Sanlam and support of The Sunflower Fund, is expecting yet another sold out event on Friday 23 March at The Victoria Country Club in Pietermaritzburg from 8.30am to 11am. Tickets cost R320 per person or R3 200 for a table of ten and include a fabulous goodie bag, a B.O.N Natural Oils gift, a two-course breakfast, cappuccino on arrival sponsored by Pop Up Coffee, as well as exciting raffles and lucky draw prizes. The two captivating guest speakers of the morning, Chrystal Austin and Carey Symons, promise to both enlighten and uplift the audience. Guests can also look forward to a pamper station courtesy of iNsingizi Spa, a fun photo-booth sponsored by Oakleigh Funeral Home and numerous retail therapy pop-up shops. The dress code for the morning is ‘Oriental - Chinese, Japanese or Thai’ and there will be a prize for the best dressed. Booking is essential as tables are filling up fast and numbers are limited to 220 exclusive guests. Funds raised from the event will enable The Sunflower Fund to create awareness as well as educate and recruit more blood stem cell donors. This is fundamental in offering the hope of life to patients suffering from life-threatening blood disorders like leukaemia who are in need of a blood stem cell transplant from a matching donor. To book tickets or expose your brand through prize or goodie bag item sponsorship, please contact Daniella Fensome on 031 - 573 1731 or e-mail daniella@mumsmail.com For more information on The Sunflower Fund, please call toll free 0800 12 10 82 or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

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Everyday Life

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Everyday Life

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The Umgeni Steam Railway’s Inchanga Choo Choo Steam Train is celebrating 35 years in 2018! Umgeni Steam Railway is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers, dedicated to preserving the heritage of railways in South Africa. The Inchanga Choo Choo runs on the last Sunday of each month unless otherwise stated on the schedule. Additional runs are planned during special holiday periods like Christmas and Easter. Normal running days include a morning train and an afternoon train. Morning trips are three-hour excursions while afternoon trains are 3½ hour trips. All trains stop at Inchanga, where Inchanga Conservancy organises a craft market with food stalls and a picnic area to sit and relax. While at Inchanga, you can buy beverages in the station building, and can visit the museum in the Station Master’s House next to the station.

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Everyday Life

What is Fibre?

If you drive around Durban then you can’t help but notice that areas of roadside are being dug up all over the place with pink netting everywhere. This may have impacted your daily lives for a while, but what is going on? Well, you may be aware that a “fibre” network is being laid down over large areas of suburbia around Durban but, once the road works have finished and the dust has cleared, what does it mean to you? Mum’s Mail has looked at the whole “fibre” thing from the perspective of the home and family life and we have asked many experts in the field for their opinions. Over the next few issues we will try and provide some answers to your questions. The first question we asked is: what is “fibre” anyway? The answer to that question, in layman’s terms, is that “fibre” is another way of transmitting voice and data, in competition with copper wire (the old telephone cable system) and cellular transmission (the mobile phone network). “Fibre” is short for Fibre Optic Cable and Claire Williamson; FTTH Product Manager at Vox provided a good explanation of what that is. “It is made from plastic or glass cables which are the same diameter as a human hair, this allows for faster data transfer compared to the standard copper wires which are used in most South African homes.” So that’s why everywhere is being dug up, they need to lay a network of fibre cables before they can offer the service to consumers. The second, and perhaps biggest question is: why consider using “fibre”? The headline answer is that fibre is faster, as Orri Halabi from Easi Telecom explains: “With Data travelling at the speed of light rather than old technology travelling over copper cable, speeds of up to 10 times faster than older redundant systems are possible.” So the good news is this; if you need faster internet then “fibre” is a new option for you, if you’re lucky enough to live in an area where they have laid the cables. But there’s a lot more to it than that; is it cheaper? Is it more reliable? What are the things to look out for when buying a “fibre” service? We will be answering these and other key questions in next month’s issue. If you would like any questions answered please e-mail them to editor@mumsmail.com. www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life

Durban’s Most Beautiful Baby 2018: Photographic Competition

City View Shopping Centre’s popular photographic competition is back and the search is on for Durban’s Most Beautiful Baby! The competition starts in March and runs until 8 April 2018! In its 7th year, the competition always receives phenomenal community support, with more than 3 000 entries in previous years. This year the competition is open for an additional week, and has added a new “Sibling and Baby” category in addition to the three categories to include something for each little person in the family.

There are four categories open to babies and toddlers aged from 0 to four years. The categories are: ‘Most Beautiful Eyes’, ‘Most Beautiful Smile’, ‘Sibling & Baby’ and the overall ‘Most Beautiful Baby’. Each category will be split across five age groups: 0 to 6 months, 7 to 12 months, 13 to 18 months, 19 to 23 months and 24 to 48 months. 20 finalists (five per category) will be selected by the judging panel and one overall winner will be determined by public vote. Mums and dads are encouraged to submit latest photographs of their babies and toddlers, in either of the two ways to enter - either online at www.cityview.co.za or at the centre, during trading hours, at the centre management office.

Durban’s Most Beautiful Baby Competition will run for a five-week period from Friday 2 March to Sunday 8 April. The Top 20 selection will be announced on 16 April, inviting all top 20 winners to the prize giving event, where each will receive amazing Don’t have a beautiful photo of your baby prizes to the total value of R20 000. Entry or need an updated one taken? City View into the competition is free of charge. will have a professional photographer and promoters in the centre court every weekend during the competition and extra days over Easter weekend and school holidays. The photoshoot and four standard jumbo prints are just R25 and a percentage will be donated to Feed the Babies Fund.

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Pet Life

Keeping your Pet Safe and Loved Whilst you are Away Whether you are going on holiday and can’t take your pet with you or just going to work and worry about your pet being on their own during the day, the good news is that there are a variety of pet-sitting services to consider. Hotels and ‘Homes’ Although the exact set-up and services offered by these hotels differ, generally speaking you can choose a private room for your pet and he or she will enjoy large play areas both inside and outside. There are also many passionate pet-lovers that offer a ‘home-away-fromhome’, where they will take your pet in to their own home to look after them.

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Delicious Life

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Home Life

KettleCADDY: The Pizza Oven with an EDGE!

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Healthy Life

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Emergencies can occur at any time and in any situation. They may take the form of a person going into cardiac arrest, choking on something or suffering some sort of life-threatening injury. When this occurs, emergency personnel are not always in a position to access the patient timeously, often leading to the patient’s condition worsening. As ordinary individuals, we may be able to expedite such situations from worsening if we ourselves are skilled in immediate emergency techniques. This may involve knowing how to carry out high quality CPR or administering the correct form of first-aid treatment. The more knowledge you have and the more prepared you are, will increase the chances of the victim’s survival. For this reason, METS provides comprehensive and accredited training in first aid to families, companies and individuals.

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A Dermatologist Mother’s Story: My Journey with Eczema As a dermatologist and a mother, I felt like a complete failure. My little girl’s wellbeing and comfort was out of my control. Watching her suffer was unbearable, and yet I was the expert. I felt I had to do more than the treatments I gave out on a daily basis, so I introduced rules into our lives about diet and lifestyle to give myself the illusion of control. I imposed strict restrictions on sport in an attempt to protect my daughter from situations that would decrease her self-esteem and confidence. As moms we fear for our kids being bullied or ridiculed for their skin issues, so we try to shield them from the world when we should be empowering them to be tough and stand up for themselves.

important as is the avoidance of harsh skin products and skin irritants. Removing any food group from the diet where there is no food allergy present will not cure the condition. It will, however, further hamper the way the condition impacts the life of the patient. As a mother, this is a difficult reality to face, despite the evidence and the knowledge I was equipped with.

At this present time, there is no cure for eczema. The best way to manage the condition is with the help of a dermatologist. A regular and consistent routine does not need to be long or complicated, but it will help keep the condition in check. This does not mean bad bouts of inflammation and irritation won’t occur. A flare-up is absolutely not a reflection of how well a patient is cared for or how rigorous the routine is, flare-ups occur simply because it is the nature of the condition.

Eventually, I sent my daughter for a consult with a colleague who cut through the illusion. Losing control of the rules was difficult for me, but now we face her eczema daily with the reality of its challenge.

Wet wraps provide moisture to the skin during periods of flare-ups and topical cortisone creams can keep inflammation levels down. Sun protection is very

For two years I did not allow my daughter to eat ice cream. This rule didn’t just come from our struggle with eczema but from my need to be in control as a mother. I blamed it on the eczema but when she started questioning the reasoning, things spiraled out of control.

My consolation is my confidence in dermatologists and scientists worldwide finding a cure. For now, we just need to be patient. As painful as it is, as moms we need to support our kids in the reality of what they are facing, even if it means feeling like situations are beyond our control. Written By Dr Nokubonga Khoza, Specialist Dermatologist.

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Your Child’s Oral Health World Oral Health Day is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. Family Dental Care offers some advice on your little one’s first dentist visit, to ensure a positive experience.

your child form a trusting bond with the dentist. This in turn makes return visits to the dentist carefree for your child - and you. Reassure your child that is okay to share any fear they might have with their dentist. Also, remind your child that the dentist will explain everything carefully and that it is okay to ask any questions!

Your first visit to the dentist typically entails little treatment and is generally a short visit. This first vital experience and interaction with the dentist allows your child a chance to meet the dentist and get to know them in a welcoming and warm way. Sometimes dentists will ask you as the parent to join your child in the dental chair and possibly hold your child during examination. This allows your child to feel comfortable and safe and allows the dentist to best do their assessment. Source: Family Dental Care, A positive first visit to the dentist helps www.familydentalcare.co.za. Primary, or “baby” teeth not only help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to come in. Having a professional who is trained in the area of Paediatric Dentistry examine their mouth early will prevent problems down the road. It is recommended that you schedule your child to see a dentist after their first tooth shows or before their first birthday.

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Why Can’t I Lose the Weight? Where the mind goes, the body follows. Weight loss is not just a physical endeavour. Did you know that emotional and mental issues affect the state of your body? You can force yourself to go on a diet or exercise regime for a while, but if you don’t change the beliefs that are holding you back, then weight loss will only be temporary and will stop you from moving forward and achieving your goals. As long as you consciously or unconsciously believe that it’s impossible for you to be in shape, your body and mind will do everything to sabotage your efforts and bring you back to the place where you believe you really deserve to be… you need to get to and eliminate the root cause of your weight problem, which is limiting beliefs.

you can’t lose weight. Maybe you believe that you can only lose so much weight, or you may believe that you can’t lose any at all. Either way, this belief hampers progress, so that it seems like a constant battle to keep going without results. Millions of people successfully lose weight and keep it off, and you can too.

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World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed on 21 March. On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome, on an equal basis with other people, must be able to enjoy full and equal rights, both as children and adults. This includes the opportunity to participate fully in their communities. The reality for many is that prevailing negative attitudes result in low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, creating communities where children and adults with Down syndrome cannot integrate successfully with their peers. But where children with Down syndrome and other disabilities are given opportunities to participate, all children benefit from this and environments of

friendship, acceptance, respect for everyone and high expectations are created. Not only this, but these environments prepare all today’s children for life as tomorrow’s adults, enabling adults with Down syndrome to live, work and participate, with confidence and individual autonomy, fully included in society alongside their friends and peers. On World Down Syndrome Day join the organisers to encourage children and adults with Down syndrome to say “My Friends, My Community” and get the world talking about the benefits for everyone of inclusive environments. What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition. It is universally present across racial, gender or socio-economic lines. Source: www.worlddownsyndromeday.org.

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If you’re like me, then you really need to make these beauty resolutions. I’m low maintenance and my skincare routine is very basic – in other words I’m lazy! I hate taking off my make-up and will buy the cheapest products I can find. So I found these cool tips from L’Oreal, and I’m going to try and put them all into action this year!

Remove makeup every night OK, so we know you’ve heard this before, but it bears repeating! Sleeping in your foundation, mascara, and eyeliner is not exactly the best idea for your skin. In fact, while you sleep, that remaining makeup can mix with the dirt and oil on the surface of your skin and this can lead to clogged pores, which can lead to breakouts and blackheads. Use an anti-aging moisturiser If you’ve considered putting together an anti-aging skincare routine but still haven’t yet, why not go for it this year? Add sugar scrubs and face masks to your skincare routine Your skin deserves a little pampering every now and then - and not just once every six months. That doesn’t mean you have to hit up the spa all the time; you can show your complexion some love right at home by using sugar scrubs and face masks a few times a week. Bust out of your hair colour comfort zone Envious of all the rainbow hair hues you see while scrolling through your social media feeds? Why not take a risk and paint your strands an eye-catching shade, too? Whether you love blue hair or pink hair or you prefer pastels over brights, a new hair

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Extra Murals: How to Decide What to Do

We all want to do the best for our kids. When it comes to their well-being and development, this couldn’t be truer. So how do we as parents navigate the issue of extra murals?

This is a dilemma I face with my kids. Having the opportunity to engage in extra murals is already a luxury that a lot of parents cannot afford. So I wanted my children to understand that they couldn’t possibly sign up for anything and everything they felt like. We also don’t have enough time in a day to be running to various activities.

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Communication is Key to Embracing your Life The key to building a positive relationship and avoiding any communication difficulties with your teenager is to keep the channels of communication open.

in a new moment, like a clean sheet of white paper on which you may write the story of your future. Avoid the mental suffering you will inflict upon yourself by re-analysing, dissecting and going over that exam paper Teens and my fellow youth, you need to let or exam result again and again in your mind! go of anxiety and frustration by reminding yourself in every situation, “this moment is Events come into our lives for a reason, a exactly as it should be”. There is so much to lifetime or a season. You share, you learn, celebrate in the world and you have already you grow. Embrace your life my young achieved so much that you are alive in this friends – life is not the way it’s supposed to moment – open your eyes and honour your be. It’s the way it is. The way you deal with it life by looking for your blessings and your is what makes the difference! opportunities in every moment. You are the firework! That does not mean that you delude yourself, but, instead it means look at By Zaishein Maharaj, yourself and your actions honestly and see Founder of 360 Mind Torch Academy what it is you can learn from that particular for Youth, situation, then put it behind you. That 360mindtorchacademy@gmail.com. moment has passed and you now are living

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Oakridge College

Make Reading a Priority

Set in the centre of Durban North, Oakridge College was established in 1999 and has become well-respected in its niche, cementing a reputation for delivering quality learner-centred education for boys and girls from grade 7 to grade 12.

I am often asked by the parents of learners why their children’s grades are falling as they proceed through high school. One of the first questions that I ask is “How many books does your child read each week?” More often than not the answer given is that the child does not read for enjoyment at all! There is a perception that once a child has the ability to read, there is no need to continue developing this skill! This is incorrect! Pupils that do not read continually in high school do not maintain the high marks they achieved in primary school. A non-reader who achieved 80% in grade 7 will be lucky to achieve 35 to 40% in grade 12. The reason for this decrease in marks amongst non-readers is that non-readers take longer to read examination questions and miss out vital information and subtle nuances in questions. They take longer to formulate answers and even longer to write the answers down, which means that they never complete examination papers. Very often matric learners have told me that it’s not the work they don’t know but the question they don’t understand! With modern children being exposed to electronic devices, remedial problems have become more prevalent because children do not use their imagination as they would do when reading books. A love for reading needs to be developed in the home so that children can increase their reading and comprehension levels. Foster a love for reading at home by reading articles to your child that both you and your child are interested in. Children learn by mirroring and imitating! If you are an avid reader your child will become one - let your children see you making reading a priority! Take time each day to spend time with your children READING. Make reading an enjoyable, fun interactive priority. Visit your municipal library once every two weeks and expose your child to a variety of different books.

Over the years, Oakridge College has resisted the temptation to grow class sizes beyond 12 to 14 learners, allowing the dedicated team of teachers to focus their teaching on a personal level, giving each learner the best chance of success. Oakridge College provides a disciplined environment without focussing on the more traditional school rules - this allows youngsters to achieve academic success without compromising their individuality. Learners are encouraged to understand and appreciate the purpose of their education, question the status quo and learn to see the world from differing perspectives. The school is accredited by the Department of Education, is a recognised examination centre and writes the NSC examinations in grade 12.

For 2018 and 2019 applications, visit the Oakridge College website (www.oakridge.co.za) or e-mail applications@oakridge.co.za.

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New Beginning in Durban Girls’ College’s Junior Primary

2018 marks the year of new beginnings at Durban Girls’ College! With this comes a fresh opportunity to move forward and embrace life and learning in a different way – a 21st Century way! Their Junior Primary has evolved into a place of new, innovative and flexible learning spaces. They have adopted David Thornburg’s three primordial metaphors of the ‘campfire’, ‘cave’ and ‘waterhole’, and have incorporated these metaphors in their architectural design. This spatial model allows for differentiated learning and enhances individual learning styles, whilst developing the whole child. The ‘campfire’ is a space for the girls’ to gather, listen to and learn from their teacher. The ‘cave’ is a quiet, private space for thinking and reflection. The ‘waterhole’ is an area that encourages the girls to engage, share, collaborate and discover new things. This creative and unique facility ensures many happy and productive days are spent at school. Durban Girls’ College looks forward to seeing this 21st Century approach to learning expand their girls’ minds in exciting new directions! Founded in 1877, Durban Girls’ College is a Christian School for girls from Grade 00 to Grade 12, with weekly boarding from Grade 7. They inspire their girls to realise their potential through a unique educational journey built on tradition, innovation, diversity and excellence aimed at enriching our world. By Carol-Anne Conradie, Head of Junior Primary.

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GO Lab: Look Forward to the Future! GO Lab understands that changes are needed in our education systems to better prepare our youth for the 21st-Century workplace. They are proud and excited to help pioneer these changes in South Africa - and give our country’s bright minds and future thinkers a chance to develop relevant skill sets, explore their unique interests and reach their full potential. They provide schools with comprehensive Lab solutions (kitted with new-age technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, programmable electronics and computer software) and each with its own resident Lab Facilitator to assist school staff, learners and even parents with the integration and shift. GO Lab focuses on learner-centred education and the development of 21st-Century Skills while guiding learner perspectives to be mindful of real-world problems. They encourage collaboration between individuals and promote self-motivated enquiry, development and evaluation throughout tasks and projects. During school hours, learners have timetabled lessons within GO Lab that are underpinned by STEAM (Science, Technology, English, Art and Maths) principles and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. They also offer extra-mural access to the Labs via Clubs and Switch On activities that give likeminded individuals the opportunity and assisted freedom to explore their interests and further develop their own skills and talents. The future is certainly something to look forward to, with new generations using and inventing technologies that will shape the world in vastly unpredictable ways. GO Lab implores all schools and parents to embrace this inevitable change and work together with them toward a shared vision of ‘schools of the future’ - to inspire and guide the youth of our country, in a world of limitless possibility.

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence A Hamptons child is a happy child. We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!” We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES • Air conditioned classrooms • Specialised sports • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school

Limited space available. Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Tall Tree Workshops: What is it all about? Tall Trees is a proudly South African company, offering testing and workshops in personality/ leadership/parenting profiles. Beliefs Everybody has been created as a unique individual with a life purpose and life plan. Relationships are everybody’s most important growth challenge, and the realisation of our potential starts with selfknowledge and understanding of others. Tall Trees never puts people in a box! Every individual is made up of a unique blend of the four tree types to render one of 14 Tree Type Profiles. In the three dimensional approach of the Tall Trees Profile Tests, it means that there are 14 x 14 x 14 possible outcomes! Only one in every 2 744 people will receive a Tall Trees signature that looks like yours. The workshop empowers you to find out: • Your unique strengths • The situations where you belong and where you should take the lead • What you need to flourish • The things that tap your energy and prevent you from functioning optimally • Your communication and conflict management style • What you have to do in order to truly grow as an individual and team member

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Tall Trees workshops are designed for all individuals or groups who wish to do more effective introspection or gain knowledge of the people around them in order to grow, make a difference and overcome differences. Each workshop is three hours and takes the form of dynamic, interactive sessions. Marilyn Duke is a qualified facilitator, with a background in tertiary education, and a passion for improving family relationships through understanding.

• 3 months - Grade R GRad e • Small classes allowing now op R en for individual attention • 7:00am - 5:15pm • Nutritious meals • Half & full day • Safe homely environment • Astroturf playground • Staff fully trained in childcare & first aid • Extra Murals: Ballet, soccer, Monkeynastix, swimming & music

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School Health Week School Health Week is from 4 to 8 March, and it is a reminder that we should all be teaching our children healthy lifestyle habits. The CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) has developed a Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model to improve learning and health in all schools. The model is based on the following principals. Health Education Education on the following basic personal hygiene principals can help fight the germs to prevent illness: • Teach children to always cover their coughs and sneezes by using the crook of their arm if they don’t have a tissue. This will prevent the germs from getting onto their hands and surfaces and spreading them to other children via their hands. • Germs can enter the body through the eyes, nose and mouth and it is important to teach children to keep their hands away from their eyes,

mouth and nose. • They should not share water bottles and food. • To wash their hands regularly (especially before eating). • Promote physical activity to prevent obesity. • Eating a healthy balanced diet. • Sleep between 6 and 8 hours per night or more. Other ways you can keep your kids healthy at home: • Make sure they follow a healthy eating plan and pack them a healthy lunch every day • Keep them as active as possible • Be a good role model when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle • Take them for their regular check-ups and get recommended immunisations • Keep junk foods to a minimum • Make sure they drink water every day • Keep them away from smokers • Do not send them to school if they are sick • Keep stress to a minimum Source: www.ocsa.co.za and www.peoplemagazine.co.za.

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Educating towards Excellence A Harrington child is a happy child. We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!” We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils • A safe, secure and tranquil environment • SMALL CLASSES • Air conditioned classrooms • Specialised sports • A warm and “homely” aftercare service • Private school Limited space available. Grade 1. Grade 2 coming in 2019 031 - 462 4198 • 061 498 6926 | 31 Dove Crescent, Yellowwood Park

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We boast of an 8% to as much as a 40% increase in your child’s average performance in school. Invest in your child’s future & enrol them at our Reading Centre in HILLCResT. Study Skills Course: 10 March Grade 4 pupils will have own course.

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Exclusive Baby Care & Pre-School

Creating the Future • 3 months to 6 years •Caring and First Aid trained staff with many years experience • Leave your baby in a warm, loving & stimulating nursery with individualised attention • Excellent potty training programme • CCTV • Nutritious meals • Air conditioned classrooms • Structured educational programme - CAPS integrated • Safe, well equipped play area • Open throughout the holidays • Aftercare and Homework facilities with meals included

Enrolments open for 2018 • 3 months – Grade R (6 years) • School day & Aftercare • Small Classes & Qualified Staff • Development & Stimulation Programmes • CAPS & REGGIO Inspired Curriculum • Baby Massage & Gym • Cooked Meals & Snacks • Parent Camera Surveillance System

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A+ Students

South African Students Do Us Proud

A group of talented children started 2018 having won international acclaim at the PAMA Global Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Championships, which South Africa hosted on 28 December 2017 in Sandton.

“With seventeen countries represented and with close to 250 children of all ages taking place, it was encouraging to see South African children taking up some of the top spots in all the age categories,” said Marlene Mouton, the Chairperson of PAMA South Africa. “This was achieved through the efforts of the teachers of the around 620 A+Students teaching franchises who subscribe to the PAMA Global Abacus & Mental Arithmetic methods and to the students who show that maths can be both easy and fun to do.” Some of the top achievers included: • Stiaan Scheepers from A+Students in Rustenburg was South Africa’s Champion of Champions in the Group B 8 to 9 Age

category. • In Group C ages 10 to 11, Louis Scheepers took 3rd place with 91% out of 93 students missing the Champions of Champions award by 1.5%. • In Group D ages 12 to 14, Ethan Kirstein was placed 2nd out of 53 students missing the Champions of Champions award by 2%. • In Group E ages 15+, Zandri Boshoff was a 1st placed winner out of 3 entrants. • Over twenty South African children achieved 80% and above marks achieving Champion first and second status. General Secretary of PAMA, Mr David Liao was impressed by the level of abacus and mental arithmetic training in South Africa through the A+Students network. “It is encouraging to see South Africa compete on such a high level with some of the top performing countries in the world, including many Asian countries.” Visit www.aplusstudents.co.za for more information.

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Educated Life A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence

PRE-SCHOOL AND BABY CARE • 3 Months to 6 Years • Home Away From Home • Play Area with Astroturf! • Snack and Cooked Lunch Provided Where Baby Beez become Big Beez

• Long established, community based childcare centre & pre-school • 3 months to Grade R • Excellent teachers passionate about children & learning • Creative educational programme • Nutritious meals • Attractive, hygienic & homely environment & facilities • Hours: 07:00am – 17:15pm • Extramurals: Monkeynastix, ballet, modern dance and speech and drama

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Little Lyons Preschool A KID’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME! 133 INNES ROAD, Enrolments for 2018 Open MORNINGSIDE • 3 months to Grade R • Extra mural activities • Qualified, professional teachers & assistants • Pro-active, goal orientated, caring environment • Healthy & delicious menu – breakfast, lunch & snacks provided • CCTV Camera • Aftercare now available

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Hours: 7am – 5:30pm Mon - Fri Contact Cheryl on 078 854 7433 031 - 312 8855 | www.kiddiesjunction.co.za

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Over the past 68 years, the school has become synonymous with integrity, commitment and compassion. INTEGRITY Caring environment with active community service programmes COMMITMENT • Allan Gray Orbis ‘Circle of Excellence’ School • 24 Academic subjects offered • 20+ Arts and culture societies and sporting disciplines, including surfing, touch rugby and ballroom dancing

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Umhlanga Pre-Primary School is made up of dedicated, qualified teachers, each with their own assistant, who together provide warmth, love and safety to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. An Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist conduct weekly sessions at the school.

Umhlanga Pre-Primary School opened its doors in 1977 and is a small independent school affiliated with ISASA. They cater for learners from two years to Grade R and offer an aftercare facility. At Umhlanga Pre-Primary, they create a fun environment where children can have a good start to becoming happy adults. They provide a safe, nurturing and loving environment where children are free to explore every developmental area. They are committed to educating the whole child - intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

The curriculum followed by the school is as laid down by the Department of Education, following the Foundation Phase CAPS Policy. A range of extra mural activities is also available. The aftercare programme with dedicated aftercare teacher and assistant includes a quiet rest time, supervised indoor and outdoor play as well as a cooked meal and an afternoon snack.

Classes are small, allowing individual attention for learners and supportive teaching staff. The school offers an integrated education programme which follows the national curriculum and incorporates Christian principles and They still have some spaces available, so values. A wide range of learning areas is please get in touch. covered and a good balance of teacherContact: 031 - 572 2556, directed times and free play periods give info@umhlangapreprimary.co.za the children opportunities to learn through play, creativity and exploration. The team or visit www.umhlangapreprimary.co.za.

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MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE We are the ofﬁcial feeder school for Hamptons Primary School (Grades 1 - 4) • Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Extra Activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Playball, Computers, Catrobatkidz • In-house Speech Therapist

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RBT Music School

The lessons are individually based as they believe students of any age are unique and should be treated as such. That being said, they also host a variety of instruments which gives students the opportunity to meet other musos and play together at their annual showcase evening.

RBT is a young, vibey and fun music school based in Hillcrest. They endeavour to keep music light-hearted while also providing quality education in music. They provide lessons for all levels of musicians (beginner, intermediate and advanced) in guitar, bass, piano, drums, voice and music theory. All teachers are qualified in music and help prepare students for music exams with the option of university, should they wish to study music further.

With RBT you have a variety of genres to choose from, be it rock, pop, jazz, blues, gospel or classical, and teachers are equipped and ready to meet the needs of each student. The team at RBT are very mindful of the individuality of their students thus they provide the options of grading and certification with Trinity (classical) or Rockschool (modern contemporary). Should students not wish to do grading, they are equally as supportive and will continue with their music journey.

Why chose RBT? • Quality lessons • Qualified teachers • Individual attention • Friendly and warm environment • Age appropriate lessons • ALL AGES from 6 - adult • Variety of genres • Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels • Grading and certification • Affordable and flexible If you would like to book an obligation free trial lesson in either singing, piano, guitar or drums, contact Janice on 083 431 7168, or rbtmusicstudio@gmail.com. Visit www.rbtmusicstudio.com or www.facebook.com/rbtmusicstudio/.

RBT is young, viBey & fun. We provide quality education in guitar, piano, singing & drums

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• Qualified music teachers • Individually based lessons • Classical or popular music options • We help prepare students for music exams with Trinity or Rockschool

• State of the art baby nursery • Warm, happy environment • Aftercare & holiday care • Feeder school to Hamptons Primary • Open all year round from 06:45 - 17:15

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Fun in the Garden Build a mud pie kitchen Find a place to create your mud pie kitchen outside. You will need to set up a work surface. Old wooden/plastic crates are good for this, or stacks of bricks bridged by old planks. If you can add the odd shelf somewhere, then even better - it will give you a place to store your utensils and ingredients. Find some containers and old kitchen equipment for mixing your pies. Plastic washing up bowls and jugs, stainless-steel dishes and plastic or wooden spoons all work well as they won’t break easily and can be left outside.

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Then it’s about collecting ingredients. Obviously, mud or dirt is top of the list, but feel free to add leaves, grass, twigs and, well, pretty much anything! And don’t forget water – just to make sure everything sticks together in a gloopy, yucky mess! Rock Painting You will need: rounded rocks, acrylic pens or paints, painting apron or old clothes, outdoor table, old cloth or plastic sheet to cover table, pots or buckets. Rocks can be surprisingly fun! If you set up an outdoor craft table, you can decorate them so they become permanent pieces in outdoor games or activities.

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Easter Chick Cupcakes

and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Be sure to use low in the beginning so you don’t burn off all the water. Stir until the mixture becomes a clear, boiling liquid. As your syrup is working its way up to a boil, whip your egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Once the syrup is ready, slowly pour it into your egg whites, beating on low as you add the syrup. Add the yellow food colouring. Whisk the frosting on high until it’s cooled down to almost room temperature and can hold stiff peaks.

For the 12 cupcakes I cheated and used a Use royal icing to create the eyes, beaks and packet mix! feet. Once you have your royal icing pieces, cupcakes, and frosting, it’s time to assemble For the frosting: everything. With a large round tip, pipe an • 1 cup granulated sugar even layer of frosting around the top of the • 3 tbsp. water cupcake. To make the head, pipe a dollop of • 2 egg whites frosting on top of your first layer of frosting. • 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar Using a clean pair of tweezers, add the feet, • 1 tsp. lemon juice beak, and eyes. If you want to add some • Yellow gel food colouring texture, you can use yellow sanding sugar. To make the frosting, combine the water

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Fun Easter Game: Glitter Confetti Eggs

Confetti eggs (aka Cascarones) are like mini piñatas for your head. Traditionally, hollowed out eggs are broken over the head of a friend, showering them with confetti… and supposedly good luck.

hole at the bottom of the larger part of an egg. Let the egg drain out of the larger hole into a bowl, blowing the residue out through the small pin hole in the top of the egg if you need to encourage the yolk out a little more quickly. Rinse the egg shell (you can add a little bleach to get rid of the egg smell) and allow it to dry. Use dye (or vinegar and food colouring) to colour the eggshell and allow it to dry thoroughly. Fill the egg about halfway with confetti (or whatever you decide to put inside). Cut a piece of tissue paper slightly larger in size than the egg’s hole. Glue the paper to the edges of the hole.

Party Rules Hide your confetti eggs as you would normal eggs, and let your friends go hunting for them. Once everyone has collected the eggs, the *kindly* smashing upon heads begins. No throwing eggs! Proper egg-smashing etiquette requires your hand to come in contact with the other person’s head so that you aren’t hitting anyone too hard or poking anyone’s eyes out. The lucky winner who gets the glitter egg smashed on their head goes home with the grand prize of the day. Voila - your eggs are filled. You are ready to party! How to Make Confetti Eggs: Using your sewing pin, poke a single, small Source: Rebecca Wright, hole at the top an egg. Open up a larger www.ohhappyday.com.

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Delightful, delicious, decadent desserts! A posh dessert table will put a satisfied smile on every face at your Easter gathering this year! This is how the Posh team go about creating a decadent dessert display…

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