Casey Cardinia Kids Autumn 2016 by Star News Group

Things to do & places to go for families

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Jodie Blight, Author/Publisher of Hello TABLE shares some of her favourite recipes | Pages 19-21

Party Time

Crafty fun for Kids | Pages 28-29

It’s Your Life

Don’t Be Brow Beaten | Pages 4-6

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The Best of Advice for New Mums Page 7 Family Focus in New Clinic | Page 8 Baby Names that Catch On | Page 9

Games and Gadgets

Shaping Habits of a Lifetime Pages 10-12

Kids Urged to Chase Dreams | Page 34

22-23 Reality Bites

13-18 Entertainment

Puffing Billy Family Picnic | Page 13

Phillip Island Feature Virtual Journey into Antarctica Page 14-16

Jessica Comes as a Wonderful Surprise Page 22 Say What – We asked, you answered Page 23

SAY WHAT!

Great Books for Avid Readers | Page 35 These are a few of our favourite things Page 36

Out on the Town | Page 30

What’s on in the area | Page 39

Around Town

Calendar

31-33 Fashion

On Trend from Top to Toe Page 31-33

Where Chocolate Dreams are Made Page 17 Jimmy Giggle on the Record | Page 18

24-27 Education

Spoilt for School Choice | Page 24 Margaret and her seven Lambs Page 25 Twins Records go Tumbling | Page 26

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Setting the Bar in Excellence | Page 27

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Tips, tricks and Casey Cardinia Kids magazine is a Star News Group publication. Casey Cardinia Kids will be published quarterly prior to each of the school holidays.

for tots Welcome to our third edition of Casey Cardinia Kids! We have a heap of professional advice, entertainment news, activities, fashion and a bunch of other wonderful things wrapped up in one bumper magazine. Read everything you want to know about toddler habits (pages 10 to 12), advice on dealing with young bullies (pages 4 to 6) and some handy information for new parents (pages 7 and 9). See what’s happening in our region (pages 13, 30 and 39), and if you fancy going for a short family drive, we have all you need to know about popular Phillip Island attractions on pages 14 to 17. We have an awesome fashion spread (pages 31 to 33), loads of delicious recipes (pages 19 to 21) and some great craft ideas (pages 28 and 29) for those rainy days.

Addison, Isabella and Scarlett.

Casey Cardinia Kids Cnr Princes Hwy and Army Road, Pakenham, 3810 PO Box 9, Pakenham, Victoria 3810 Phone: 5945 0666 Fax: 5945 0777 Editorial Lia Spencer lia@caseycardiniakids.com.au Phone: 5945 0666 Photography Stewart Chambers Rob Carew Gary Sissons Advertising Andy Jukes andy.jukes@starnewsgroup.com.au Phone: 5945 0666 Creative Creative Services Manager: Chris Beale Design Mark Dinnie Virginia Hester Published by Star News Group Pty Ltd ACN 005 848 108. Publisher/Managing Director, Paul Thomas. All material is copyright to Star News Group Pty Ltd. All significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible.

Cover Three-year-old Scarlett. Photo courtesy of Melanie Leighton Photography

We had so much fun putting this magazine together, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Remember to visit our website caseycardiniakids.com.au to stay up to date with important information, events in and around Casey and Cardinia and lists of a whole heap of local services and things to do for families. It’s the go-to-destination for activity in the South East. Also like our Facebook page, facebook.com/ CaseyCardiniaKids. As always, we love hearing from you – the readers – so make sure to email lia@caseycardiniakids.com.au with any feedback or suggestions. Happy reading,

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FROM practical jokes to name-calling, classroom secrets to online taunts. When does seemingly harmless teasing cross the line to become bullying? It’s a problem plaguing young people across the nation, and parents are often left with the difficult task of figuring out how to tackle the issue. What can they do if their child is the target? What should they do if they discover their child is the perpetrator? What role do teachers play? When should police get involved?

intentionally use words or actions against another or a group that hurts, threatens, excludes, harasses, humiliates verbally, physically, psychologically or electronically making the victim feel oppressed, traumatised and powerless,” Mr Yildiz said.

Oscar Yildiz, the executive director of Bully Zero Australia Foundation said bullying was a multi-faceted problem which came in several forms.

“Hurtful teasing is the most common form of bullying followed by lies that occurs among young school children. Often one-off incidents are not considered bullying, however if they are not nipped in the bud then things can escalate, get out of hand and lead to physical and or other forms of bullying. As a former primary and secondary teacher I have personally seen mucking about or jokes that go too far and have caused the victim much emotional pain.

“Bullying is when an individual or group uses its power and strength to repeatedly, deliberately and

“Often children will resort to teasing, name calling and laugh at mistakes of others with the intention to damage

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Australia’s leading cyber safety expert Susan McLean stressed the importance of parents monitoring their children’s internet use.

The rise of Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat and more than one million other mobile apps has led to new forms of bullying over the past decade. Mr Yildiz said that social media in the wrong hands could be deadly.

“Be aware of what your children are doing and be involved. Keep the lines of communication open and know the sites they are one. Make sure they don’t engage with people you don’t know. Make sure they do not have accounts on age restricted sites and make sure they don’t have any internet activities in the bedroom (or in unsupervised areas),” she said.

According to statistics provided by Bully Zero Australia Foundation, 65 per cent of teenagers have admitted to participating in online bullying . The impact of bullying on these forums could be significant because the size and reach of the audience could reach in the thousands, if not millions. Besides bullying, children were also exposed to predators, stalking and intimidation and several other worrying behaviours on social media.

“Don’t put your head in the sand and think it won’t happen to your child. Even the best kids are at risk. You have to educate yourself and be willing to parent in digital space. Parenting in cyber space is parenting in the 21st century- it’s non-negotiable.”

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Mr Yildiz said parents and children should read the Licence agreement on the site or app they are using, ensure that privacy settings were updated and ensure default settings were set to safe mode. While parents should monitor their children’s internet use, teachers and principals also play a role when the cyber bullying extends to the classroom. “Cyber bullying often occurs outside school hours, however if issues are brought into school then the principal will take action,” Mr Yildiz said. “The office of the Children’s ESafety Commissioner now has extensive powers to take down and prosecute those that behave inappropriately online.”

Parents should pay particular attention to their children’s behaviours if they think they may be getting bullied, online or elsewhere. Victims were often left scarred or anxious, had low selfesteem, had problems at school or home, felt confused or guilty and were emotionally withdrawn. Other signs include children coming home with ripped clothing, children apprehensive to go to school, a lack of friends, a decline in results, a decreased appetite, nightmares or sleeping disorders, mood swings. Mr Yildez said there were also signs parents could watch out for if they thought that their child could be the bully. He said many perpetrators had been bullied in the past, acted out of

What is bullying?

jealousy, or wanted to feel a sense of power, control or popularity. They targeted students who were shy, performed poorly in sports or school work, were new, had noticeable differences or were minorities. “Bullies will often take out their own problems, issues and frustrations on others. Some come from low socio economic backgrounds while others are not provided with the freedom to develop as children and are ridiculed or subjected to emotional and physical violence in the home. Being exposed to aggressive behaviour or overly strict environment makes children more prone to bully at school. Popular and well-liked children can also have mean tendencies,” he said.

What isn’t bullying?

• Teasing

• Touching or hitting

• Name calling

• Making or forcing someone do things they don’t want to do.

• Spreading rumours or lies, misrepresenting someone (i.e. using their Facebook account to post messages as if it were them). • Exclusion- keeping someone out of a group (online or offline) deliberately • Threatening or harming • Saying nasty things about others • Not talking to individual/s with the intention to cause isolation or hurt • Making someone feel uncomfortable or scared

• One-off incidents - (not repeated). • Bad mood or disagreement

• Acting in an unpleasant way near or towards someone with the intention to hurt • Giving constant nasty looks, making rude gestures, calling names, being rude, impolite and constantly negative teasing. • Harassing someone based on their background, race, sex, religion, gender or disability

• Apologising for behaviour immediately • Accidently bumping into someone • Expressions of unpleasant thoughts or feelings. • Social rejection/dislike, not playing with someone, choosing different students or groups to play with.

• Intentionally stalking someone

• Taking or damaging belongings

Fast facts

• 160,000 school children don’t go to school every day because of bullying • Bullying is learned behaviour often from the home. • In 2014, Australia was the third most searched country on the topic of cyber bullying. • Children bullied consistently at school are three times likely to show depressive symptoms • One in four Grade 4 to Year 9 students report being bullied every few weeks • Bullying happens to around one in eight young people but it affects one in four • Bullying is most common in Grades 4 to 6. It peaks at Year 9 and 10 while declining at VCE level • Most Year 11 and 12 students prefer cyber and covert bullying • Those bullied consistently at school are three times more likely to show depressive symptoms • Bullying can seriously damage the victims’ self-esteem, confidence, health and well-being and leave permanent psychological scars • Bullying is intra and intergenerational i.e. those who bully at a young age often take that behaviour into their adulthood, workplace and marriage. • Those that bully at a young age have been linked to violence, criminality and anti-social behaviour later in life

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So how do we get it to stop it? Early intervention was key. Mr Yildiz said parents should also advise their children to ensure the behaviour fit the definition of ‘bullying’. They should then consider intervention based on the severity and history, address the problem early and approach the perpetrator if it was safe to do so, using assertive “I“ messages to

Bullying and girls • Girls bullied in primary years are likely to remain victims in secondary school • 64 per cent of girls in Grade 6 to Year 12 report being cyber bullied • Older girls are likely to engage in cyber bullying • Girls prefer covert, social and psychological bullying • Girl bullies like alienating and deliberately leaving other girls out of activities • They participate in mobbing – ganging up and prefer to spread rumours, isolate and exclude others. • Eager for acceptance, don’t like exclusion, (going against a crowd) or associating with someone who is picked on • Girls like to be part of a clique (group) • Girls often take issues personally • Girls often don’t talk to parents or teachers and are afraid of losing access to social media.

convey how they feel. Children should also be encouraged to talk to a parent, teacher or close friend they trust and keep a record of each incident. If their children are being cyber bullied, they should be told not to blame themselves, get help from a parent or teacher, spend time offline, keep copies of the abuse, don’t reply and report the problem by contacting the host or Internet Service Provider. Another key way to stop bulling is through bystander intervention. “The most powerful person in any bullying situation is the bystander. If the bystander becomes the upstander and does something about the bullying, then

Bullying and boys • Boys prefer physical or verbal bullying • They are more likely to participate in cyber bullying at an older age • Boys often don’t like going against a crowd or associating with someone who is picked on • They are also known to be selfish and it’s rare they will support the victim • Boys prefer to be a bystander • They are easily persuaded into bullying behavior. • Boys don’t talk about their bullying experience with teachers or family. • Boys will hide any physical scars. • Boys are more likely to harm themselves.

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it can stop in under 10 seconds most of the time,” Mr Yildez said. “The bystander should help the victim, support the victim and tell the bully to stop.” In severe cases, police can also get involved. They can assist through a variety of measures including search warrants, surveillance activity and monitoring computer or mobile use. For further information about bullying, visit www.bzaf.org.au. To find out more about Susan McLean, visit her website www.cybersafetysolutions.com. au The National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence is 18 March.

Be Cyber smart

Acronyms used by children and teenagers:

Many young people are facing the brunt of online bullying. Parents and guardians are encouraged to be Cyber smart and know what sites their children are on, apps their children are using, and the acronyms used in texting and online comments.

• POS = Parent over shoulder. • OMG = Oh my god. • L8R = Later. • G8 = Great. • IBW = I’m being watched. • CU = See you. • NOYB = None of your business. • 4GM = Forgive me. • ASLP = Age, sex, location, picture. • BCF = Becareful. • DTYM = Don’t tell your mum. • BRB = Be right back. • FOFL = Falling on the floor laughing. • LOL = Laugh out loud. • ML = Mums looking. • HIC = He is cute. • SIC = She is cute. • W8AM - Wait a minute. • H&K= Hugs & kisses. • 2L8 = Too late. • CML = Call me later.

Apps commonly used by children and teenager

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By LIA SPENCER Cracked nipples, low supply, let-down pains and attachment issues. There are a flood of issues women can have when it comes to feeding a new bub, but a service at St John of God Hospital in Berwick aims to ease the mental and physical pain associated with breastfeeding. Julie Jarrett, is a registered nurse and midwife and became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in October. Ms Jarrett sees about six women a day, three days a week, and provides evidence-based support to them. She also runs ante-natal birth classes, which include a component of educating women on breast feeding.

Unfortunately most mothers have little opportunity in our society to see other breastfeeding mothers and to learn these skills. There is also the commonly held belief that breastfeeding should be painful until a mother becomes used to it. With proper attachment, for most mothers breastfeeding should be comfortable not painful...

“The main problems that I see with breast feeding is difficulty with attachment, which if not corrected can lead to many complications such as low milk supply, failure to thrive, pain, engorgement and mastitis,” Ms Jarrett said. “Unfortunately most mothers have little opportunity in our society to see other breastfeeding mothers and to learn these skills. There is also the commonly held belief that breastfeeding should be painful until a mother becomes used to it. With proper attachment, for most mothers breastfeeding should be comfortable not painful.” Ms Jarrett said she wanted families to enjoy their newborn baby at a time that could otherwise be stressful and overwhelming.

“Most women choose (to breastfeed) and are not pressured into it when they are educated in the many benefits to their baby’s long-term health and well-being (as well as to their own health). However if society is not offering mothers and families enough support the difficulties can be overwhelming,” she said. Ms Jarrett offers professional advice catered to each mother’s situation. She said there were some key things every new mother could do to help them with their breastfeeding: ■■ Get plenty of rest when your baby is sleeping. ■■ Have a good knowledge of what constitutes healthy eating and learn to provide yourself with quick easy nutritive rich foods. ■■ Keep a water bottle on hand at all times and drink when thirsty. ■■ Get outside into the fresh air. ■■ Avoid coffee (an occasional cup of coffee is OK). ■■ Avoid alcohol (an occasional drink is OK but two to three hours before a breastfeed). Ms Jarrett encouraged mothers struggling with breastfeeding to seek help as soon as problems arise. Partners and family support members are also welcomed to attend the appointments. The cost of the visit is included in their St John of God postnatal care. For more information visit www.sjog. org.au

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Lauren’s infant massage skills equip parents to provide the benefits of calming and reassuring touch to their infants. Whether they choose a one off lesson with just the mother and/or father or a series of group lessons; they will not be bombarded with information or confusing sequences, just equipped with simple and effective techniques.

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We had a vision to create a unique clinic that would meet the community’s need and provide a comprehensive, holistic suite of services in the one place, thus making it easy for families to access a whole range of services. It is the only service of its type that we are aware of in Victoria, if not Australia. By LIA SPENCER A NEW holistic approach to women and children’s health has opened its doors in Berwick in February and it is already proving to be popular among local families. GLOW is a unique and original concept to help ensure the emotional health and wellbeing of mothers, fathers, infants and families. Owners and perinatal psychiatrists Dr Adaobi Udechuku and Dr Lucinda Smith have both worked in perinatal mental health in Berwick and have seen the demand for such services grow beyond what is available. “There are long waiting periods to access a psychiatrist, psychologist or early parenting assistance for example and very limited services with specific perinatal expertise. Long delays to access care can be particularly distressing for women, their babies and families, and is far from ideal at this crucial time of life. The need is only

going to continue growing along this growth corridor with so many new families moving into the area and the expansion of St John of God Berwick maternity services in 2017,” Dr Udechuku and Dr Smith said. “We had a vision to create a unique clinic that would meet the community’s need and provide a comprehensive, holistic suite of services in the one place, thus making it easy for families to access a whole range of services. “It is the only service of its type that we are aware of in Victoria, if not Australia.” Glow offers a range of unique services including infant massage classes, child psychology, couple and family counselling, lactation consultations and yoga, just to name a few. “From a wellness and health promotion perspective diet and nutrition is covered by our accredited practicing dietitian Konsita Kuswara; our yoga teachers Rachel Foster and Stephanie Williams provide specialised perinatal

yoga classes (antenatal, post natal and mums and bubs) and Lauren Gould our myotherapist offers specialised pregnancy and remedial massage and infant massage classes. “Preparation for parenting and early parenting support is available though our midwives Louise Paterson and Helen Gordon who provide antenatal care, antenatal classes focussing on preparation for parenthood and postnatal care including home visits. “Six weeks post delivery, further parenting support is available via Mary Smart our lactation consultant who provides individual appointments and group sessions, and our early parenting consultants Heidi Shaw and Nicole Bennett who visit families in their home to assist with common problems such as sleep/settling, infant routines and toddler behaviour. “Emotional health and wellbeing is supported with our perinatal psychologists Sofia Galgut and Belinda Freake and psychiatrists Adaobi Udechuku and Lucinda Smith assist both

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Baby names that catch on

By LIA SPENCER

Olivia, Matilda, Ivy and Holly tied in eighth place.

THERE is still hope for the Nigels, Bruces, Carols and Debbies of the world. These names are on the brink of extinction, but if this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baby name popularity list is anything to go by, they may eventually come back in fashion.

Patrick, Chase and Dylan came in level at fourth place and William, Xavier, Black, Max, Mason, Lincoln, Levi and Liam tied in fifth place.

The most popular baby names in Cardinia Shire last year (2015) were traditional names, some dating back hundreds of years, made famous by poets, inventors, politicians, actresses and classical literature characters. Amelia and Oliver took the top spot in Cardinia Shire, with 16 girls and 15 boys given the names. There were 13 girls named Ava and 11 boys named Jack. Twelve babies were named Charlotte and Lachlan, Noah and Lucas tied in third place with nine babies sharing the name. Mia, Chloe, Maddison also made the list with Scarlett, Willow and Zoe tied in seventh place and Violet, Evie,

The most popular baby names in Cardinia Shire echo those across the state with Oliver, Jack, William, Olivia, Charlotte and Mia topping the most recent list released by Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria. While these names are popular with new babies, you will most likely have a friend, family member of colleague named John or Margaret, which are the most popular names in the state, with 66550 and 29062 registered with the government department. There are also 59392 registered Peters and 58120 Davids. For women, there are 29062 Margarets, 26179 Jennifers and 23874 Sarahs. Also making the list are Michael, Robert, James and Andrew and Jessica, Elizabeth, Susan and Michelle.

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‘Mum, whatcha doin?’ ‘Mum, whatcha doin?’ ‘Mum, whatcha doin?’ If you have children, look after children, or have ever been around a child, then you are probably familiar with this situation. While you may feel like pulling your hair out in frustration at having to answer the same question over and over again, there are ways to deal with this and other potentially annoying habits most children go through at some point in their young lives. Lia Spencer asked Cathie Arndt, co-ordinator of Maternal and Child Health at the City of Casey to discuss why some children do the things they do, and how parents can cope.

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Toddler habit #1: Thumb Sucking Ms Arndt said that thumb sucking was very common and can stem from behaviour within the womb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is often used by the child when they are tired or upset as it makes them feel comfortable and helps them to self soothe,â&#x20AC;? Ms Arndt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Generally as children become more comfortable and confident with the world around them, they will stop experiencing the need to thumb sucking and unless they are doing it constantly then the best thing to do is let them out grow the habit,â&#x20AC;? Ms Arndt said. Ms Arndt said that sometimes children were not even aware when they were sucking their thumb, so it was up to the parent to notify them of their behaviour and remind them to stop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As they get older you can reason with them, explain to them why they might be doing it and see if they can do something else,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Encourage them to only do it at home or in certain situations or try putting a glove on their hand to stop them from doing it.â&#x20AC;?

Toddler habit #2: Getting Naked â&#x20AC;&#x153;I often used to say to my clients if I looked that cute naked, I would be naked a lot more often than I dare to be nowdays!â&#x20AC;? Ms Arndt joked. Some of the reasons children get naked is, because they are comfortable

in their skin and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any preconceived ideas of what they should or shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be wearing, they run around generating so much heat that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel cold (which can be dangerous if they are outside in a cold environment for a long time), they want to make their own choices, and because they can get themselves naked, so why not? Ms Arndt said this behaviour could be curbed by allowing your child to pick out their clothes or dress themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; however odd they make end up looking. She also said to let them get naked at times, but make sure they know when and where it is acceptable and when and where it is not.

Toddler habit #3: Repetition â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this is one of the most difficult areas for all parents and adults involved with children,â&#x20AC;? Ms Arndt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they watch the same video over and over and over and over again, or they ask the same question 79 times a day, they are not doing this to bug you, they are doing it as repetition is the mother of learning. By doing things over and over again, a child is embedding this information and each time they do a task it becomes easier.â&#x20AC;? To make sure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go a bit nutty, Ms Arndt suggests alternating between several activities or books that they enjoy that have repetitive theme to assist in the embedding process.

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“Also try asking them questions in regards the repetitive nature of the activity or the book as this will give you a bit of a breather from the repetition and might get them onto another activity,” she said. “A good thing to remember is that when children repeat they are also embedding all the good and positive behaviours and values that you are teaching them.” Ms Arndt said that any parents concerned about your child’s repetition with regard to speech or behaviour should discuss their concerns with a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

Toddler habit #4: Yelling Mine or No! “Children are very ego centric up until they are about four or five. They find it difficult to see something from another’s point of view, they see something they want it,” Ms Arndt said. “I remember when I first started studying in MCH, one of my teachers described this beautifully to me. Imagine you have just arrived home after a hard day at work having picked up your brand new BMW from the car dealer. Your next door neighbour arrives on your doorstep and says ’give me the keys I want to take your car for a drive’, I know my reaction would be ’no, mine’, or something similar. “Don’t expect too much from a child. Demonstrate how you share, when you are giving them something from your plate, from your drink bottle, something they want, and say ’now we are sharing, isn’t it good to share, you can have some too’.” “Don’t make a fuss, suggest other activities, offer a different toy, or give a time limit. Example: ‘You push the car around the couch two more times, then it is Joshies turn.’ You can also use confirming language. If they say MINE, you can reinforce that ‘yes it is yours, 12 AUTUMN 2016

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Toddler habit #5: Picking their nose This, arguably, is the grossest common habit of them all. “My two-year-old nephew delights in doing this as unfortunately his Aunty went eeewwwweee yuck when he first did it and now he thinks it is fun – we all make mistakes,” Ms Arndt said. “As well as identifying the attention they get, they also have discovered a hole and that their finger fits in it, they love putting things in and out of containers/holes etc.”

So what can be done to stop it? Not much, apparently ... it can be rather difficult to deter a treasurehunting toddler searching for nose-gold… So what can be done to stop it? Not much, apparently ... it can be rather

difficult to deter a treasure-hunting toddler searching for nose-gold. But Ms Arndt said that paying little attention to the behaviour or the use of distraction works well. Also, make sure your child is not unwell or has an itch. “Sometimes it is the sensory nature of the picking that gets them in – so try something else like putting a square of material in their pocket that they can touch or give them a fluffy toy. Generally it is a behaviour that stops once they are focused on other things, however there is not a lot that can be done with this one.”

Toddler habit #5: Dribbling Excessive drooling can be normal in the first six to 18 months of a child’s life, but other reasons could be excessive production of saliva, inefficient swallowing, teething, cold and allergies or putting their fingers or toys in their mouth. “If it is intermittent and seems to occur in association with either teething or a cold then lots of bibs are a great idea,” Ms Arndt said. “If your child is constantly putting his fingers in his mouth then distraction works well. If you are concerned about any of the other causes, then I would suggest a review with either you GP or a Speech Therapist to assess the causes and provide treatment.”

Toddler habit #6: Standing on Parents Feet/Pulling Clothes/ Hand down Mother’s Shirt “I noticed this one a while ago with my nephew and it wasn’t just his

mother’s shirt either – it was mine too! Some of this activity is related to the child feeling uncomfortable or insecure and they are seeking some comfort – something familiar that will support them,” she said. “Children have no idea what personal space is and see no reason why you need any. At times it can be because they are seeking your attention and they have worked out the best method to get your attention – it is usually something that you respond to quickly.” Ms Arndt suggested to encourage the child to get your attention another way. “If they pull your clothes – remove them from their hands and say ‘did you want my attention, how about next time you say mummy or excuse me ?’ If they are standing on your feet let them know that this is dangerous because you might trip over them and suggest another way of going about it. In regards the hand down the top, unfortunately winter is the best way to stop this as you can wear neck high tops that are not possible to invade and children need to find another way of getting attention.” If you have a question about children’s behaviour that you want answers to, email lia@caseycardiniakids.com.au

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Puffing Billy family picnic REMEMBER when you were a kid, and Mum and Dad packed everyone into the car and headed out for a family picnic? It was the highlight of the weekend, and often involved some little excursion like a bush walk, train ride or a visit to an ice cream shop. How often do you do that now? Where do you go? If you are stuck for ideas, we have the perfect solution! Puffing Billy, Australia’s favourite steam train and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, invites you to enjoy a family day out with a spin on the traditional journey. The perfect family outing begins at Emerald Lake Park in the North West corner of Cardinia Shire with easy access offering ample parking and expansive lawns. There are barbecue facilities and paddle boats for hire on the picturesque lake. Recently, tea rooms have opened on site – perfect for those days when packing the picnic basket is just too much. Avoid the regular Puffing Billy crowds of Belgrave by starting the journey at Lakeside Station located within Emerald Lake Park. The train departs the station just after midday

most days (check timetables for exact timings) and takes about 40 minutes to travel to Gembrook which is the last stop on the line. Purchase your tickets at the Lakeside station for a return journey.* Board the train and travel along the boundary of the Wright State Forest with its towering eucalyptus and stringy bark trees. Along the way, the historic locomotive crosses over three impressive timber bridges. As the train climbs towards Gembrook, the surrounding bushland gives way to rolling hills and cultivated farmlands, where potatoes and berries are grown and mountain ranges rise in the distance. All the pleasures of Puffing Billy can be enjoyed on this route. Select from open or closed carriages, with the opportunity to sit on the window ledge and dangle your legs out. Underway, you will hear the steam engine chug away and the whistle will blow as you approach each crossing. For more information on this exciting experience that the entire family can enjoy, visit www.puffingbilly.com.au A family fare is $104 for up to two adults.

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Entertainment Visitors then descend into the area known as The Lab, to be entertained and educated through a range of interactive and informative experiences. Visitors can feel the freeze as they enter the Antarctic ‘Chill Zone’, try to sink a bowling ball, compare their thermal image with an Emperor penguin, or check out a sea spider under a microscope. With the remarkable Antarctic landscape as the backdrop, the unique wildlife, ongoing research activities, and the critically important conservation values of this remote continent comes alive before their eyes. The final level is one of complete immersion in what can only be described as a stunning and breathtaking, state-of-the-art multimedia experience. Visitors will find themselves enthralled by the audio visual spectacle which puts them right in the heart of the action. All thanks to the cutting-edge augmented reality technology, visitors can stand on an ice floe and pat a penguin, stroke a seal or marvel at a whale within arm’s reach. Guests have taken to TripAdvisor to rave about the expereince, calling it a ‘fantastic journey’ ‘ educational without being overwhelming’ ‘a very

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Panny’s Phillip Island Chocolate Factory has been tantalising tastebuds with its array of sweet treats for 10 years. The popular tourist destination is dedicated to all things chocolate, with a unique and interactive chocolatethemed attraction, a fully working chocolate factory, extensive retail area and a suburb cafe offering seating both indoors and outdoors. It also boasts some impressive record-breaking attractions including a 2.4m high by 4.4m wide mural of Dame Edna Everage made from over 12,000 individual chocolates, a life sized chocolate version of Michelangelo’s statue of David, a one tonne block of solid chocolate that can be counterbalanced by ten to 15 visitors and plays a triumphant tune when achieved, and the world’s largest chocolate waterfall which dumps 400kgs of pure liquid chocolate every three minutes. With droves of guests to the site in the past year, Panny’s Phillip Island Chocolate Factory has managed to grow to one of the largest single attractions in the region. For more information visit www. pannys.com.au or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ phillipislandchocolatefactory

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By LIA SPENCER YOU have seen him on your television screen, entertaining your child with his two best friends Hoot and Hootabelle. But before Christmas, Jimmy Giggle and his special guests travelled across Australia to bring a lot of Christmas cheer to their fans live on stage courtesy of Live Nation and ABC Kids! Jimmy Giggle answered questions from Casey Cardinia Kids ahead of his Melbourne shows. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I didn’t have any idea, so I tried everything! Cricket, no, footy, no, stunt man, no ... Man who wears pyjamas and talks to owls, YES!

Congratulations on your little baby Lenny. How old is he now (when was he born) and how has he changed your life?

Full name (including middle name): James David Rees

He was born in April so he is eight months old. He is just the best and has a big personality already. He makes us laugh a lot! I find myself with mashed banana and mango all over me and pulling out all the tricks to make him laugh!

Height? 175cm

High school is where I hit the stage for the first time and fell in love with performing. So I guess that’s when I decided I wanted to entertain people!

Pets? Lexi the dog! Favourite food? Eggs benedict Least favourite food? Peas Favourite band? Foo Fighters

Does Lenny get to watch you on television and if so, what is his reaction to seeing his daddy on TV?

Favourite holiday destination? Fiji

Sometimes! We don’t put him in front of the TV a lot at the moment, but there is something in that Giggle and Hoot theme song that gets him to turn his head and watch Dad. It’s rather funny really.

Favourite movie? Liar Liar

I’ve read that you are afraid of umbrellas! Where did that fear come from?

When did you decide you wanted to be a children’s entertainer?

Age? 28

I’m afraid of one getting lodged in my eye! I just feel like if you got poked in the eye it would like pop or something. I know it’s crazy right.

Favourite television show? Last Week Tonight Five people (living or dead) you would invite to a dinner party? Jim Carrey, Dave Grohl, The Genie from Aladdin, Buggs Bunny and Han Solo. Life motto: Hold fast to that which is good.

Do you have any secret talents?

I kind of just fell into the children’s genre but it’s perfect. I think it found me!

I’m really good at stuffing envelopes!! Does your voice get sore after shows? My vocal teacher once said to me that the Jimmy Giggle voice is actually quite good for my voice as I use my breath better and my normal speaking voice isn’t that great!

What do you love about your job? Everything, I get to wear my pyjamas to work. Also, kids are a great audience, they are honest and full of joy).

What are your future plans? (Stay on Giggle and Hoot? Have more children?)

What do you do when you aren’t working?

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recipes Warm beef and plum salad

Slow roast lamb

The warm dressing is the star of this show, and you will love the combination of robust flavours. As blood plums are still available through until May, this is the perfect salad for when the weather is turning slightly cooler. If you don’t have leftover roast beef, you can still enjoy this salad with a steak cooked to perfection on the barbecue or using rare roast beef from the deli. Prep time – 10 minutes Cook time – 0 minutes

Moist and full of flavour, this roast practically cooks itself. It’s so easy you will feel guilty accepting the compliments. But take them anyway! Don’t be put off by the time it takes to cook. Your part is a measly 10 minutes, then let the oven do the rest. I have suggested you cook two shoulders so you will have enough left over for at least one more meal during the week. Feel free to make it three if you like. There is no need to change any of the other ingredient quantities. Prep time – 10 minutes

Total time – 10 minutes

Cook time – 5 hours

Serves – 4

Total time – 5 ½; hours

4 handfuls rocket leaves

Serves – 8 (4 + more)

3 blood plums, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 red onion, finely sliced 400g roast beef, thinly sliced

2 lamb shoulders on the bone or 1 leg of lamb

50g goat’s or blue cheese, crumbled

8 garlic cloves, chopped roughly

Dressing

4 rosemary sprigs 8 thyme sprigs

100g plum paste 2 tablespoons water

1 cup red wine

1 tablespoon white condiment (white balsamic vinegar)

2 cups beef stock salt and pepper

8 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons cornflour (optional)

salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 125°C. Heat heavy based pot (e.g. Le Creuset) on high heat, add oil and sear lamb for two minutes on each side. Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and cook for a further 30 seconds, then add red wine and allow to bubble for two minutes. Finally add stock and once it comes to the boil, place lid on pot and put in oven for five hours.

In a salad bowl or on individual plates, arrange rocket leaves, blood plums and red onion. Scatter beef across the salad. To make dressing, put the plum paste in a heatproof jug or mug with water and microwave for 50 seconds or until melted. Then add vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust to your liking. Pour over salad and toss together. Sprinkle with cheese. TIP – You can find plum paste in the deli or at the supermarket near the cheeses. I like Maggie Beer Plum Paste; Warm beef and plum salad

When cooked, remove lamb from pot, cover and rest while you make the sauce. Strain juices into a jug and then return juices to the pot. Discard garlic, rosemary and thyme. Remove fat and bring juices to the boil, cooking rapidly until reduced by about a quarter or half. If sauce needs more thickening, take 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce liquid and mix with cornflour in a separate jug. Return to pot and stir continuously over medium heat until it thickens slightly.

Steak sandwich with caramelised onion Kids and adults alike love these tender steak sandwiches. They are so quick to make. And it wouldn’t be a steak sandwich without caramelised onions and beetroot. Feel free to add a slice of cheese or a cooked rasher of bacon if the troops are ravenous.

Barbecue salmon with orange and fennel salad

Prep time – 5 minutes

Salmon is a great fish to barbecue, as it stays together when you flip it, and is so quick and easy to prepare because its tasty richness doesn’t need to be complicated by too many additional flavours. The crispy skin is a favourite with everyone in our house.

Cook time – 8 minutes

Prep time – 10 minutes

Total time – 15 minutes

Cook time – 4-6 minutes

Serves – 4

Total time – 15 minutes

4 beef minute steaks

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4 tablespoons oyster sauce

4 salmon fillets, skin on

4 Turkish bread rolls

zest 1 lemon

1 tablespoon mustard (optional)

1 tablespoon baby capers, chopped (optional)

225g sliced beetroot, drained

1 fennel bulb, finely sliced (keep the leafy fronds)

2 tomatoes, sliced 4 handfuls lettuce or rocket leaves

2 tablespoons olive oil

Caramelised onions

salt and pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 handfuls mixed lettuce leaves

3 red onions, sliced

2 oranges, peeled and sliced

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 red onion, finely sliced

salt and pepper

1 handful coriander, chopped

2-3 thyme sprigs To make caramelised onions, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat then add onions. Cook for eight minutes stirring occasionally. They should not brown but just soften. Then add vinegar, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in thyme leaves.

Dressing

If the steaks are too thick, put them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until they are about 5mm thick. Marinate steaks in a bowl with oyster sauce while the barbecue heats. When hotplate is very hot, cook the steaks for one minute each side. Remove, cover and allow to rest while you cut the bread rolls in half and toast on the hotplate until golden. Remove from heat.

On a chopping board, combine lemon zest, capers and leafy fennel fronds and chop together. Rinse and pat the salmon dry. On the top side of each salmon fillet, cut three or four shallow slits in the flesh. Place fillets on a plate, oil and generously cover with lemon zest mixture, trying to get it into the slits so as to keep the flavour from falling off during cooking. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Spread inside of each roll with mustard and add steak, caramelised onions, beetroot, tomatoes and lettuce or rocket.

Pull apart the lamb with a fork and serve with sauce and roast cherry tomatoes, roast pumpkin and steamed green beans.

Steak sandwich with caramelised onion

TIP – You can vary the temperature and the time for this recipe depending on what fits with your schedule. If you prefer to put the roast on before you go to work, reduce the oven temperature and cook it for longer. Try 105°C for 7 hours, or 85°C for 9 hours.

3 tablespoons orange juice 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white condiment (white balsamic vinegar) 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard

On a medium-high barbecue, cook for 2-3 minutes each side. Start with the skin side down and when you turn it over remove the skin and place skin on the hotplate to continue cooking until crisp. If the fillets have a thick and a thin end, you may want to cut them in half, as the thin piece will need much less time to cook. Remove from barbecue and arrange on a plate. Combine lettuce, orange, sliced fennel and onion in a large salad bowl. To make dressing, shake ingredients in a jar until combined. Taste and adjust to your liking. Pour over salad and toss together.

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Take crust from fridge and carefully pour filling into the base. Bake in the oven on the bottom shelf for 30-35 minutes or until firm on the edges and wobbly in the middle. Allow to cool and then refrigerate for at least six hours. Dust the top with icing sugar and serve with strawberries.

Serves – 10 250g sweet biscuits, e.g. Marie 125g butter, melted 1 cup caster sugar 4 eggs 3/4 cup lemon juice 1 cup cream icing sugar strawberries Preheat oven to 150°C. To make the base, place biscuits in the food processor and blend until very fine crumbs form. With the motor still running, pour in melted butter and mix to combine. Line the base of a 22cm spring form cake tin (with a removable base) with greaseproof paper, then press biscuits into base and 3cm up the side of the tin. Use a straight-sided glass or back of a spoon to help press biscuit crumbs into the pan, keeping thickness consistent. Place in fridge while you prepare the filling. Place sugar and eggs in a bowl and beat until light lemon colour (2 minutes), then add lemon juice and beat again. Finally add cream and stir through lemon mix to combine. Remove any bubbles that have formed on the top with a dessert spoon.

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reality bites

By LIA SPENCER

for another child, I concentrated on my career and the boys.”

when they learned a little girl would join their family.

Kelly Price thought she was done having children 15 years ago. So it’s fair to say she was extremely surprised when she found out she was pregnant with a third child last year.

It was over Christmas, when Kelly took a break from her birth control pill, that she got a surprise of a lifetime.

Kelly said she had a ‘rather breezy pregnancy’, but thought that due to her age, the back pain and stress on the body was more difficult than her previous pregnancies.

The 37-year-old Pakenham mother of Jarrod, 17, and Kyle, 15, said she always wanted to have more children but never thought it was possible. “I would have loved to have a bundle of children, however it just never seemed to work out that way. A little while after I had Kyle I found out I had Polycystic Ovaries which I heard is common, but symptoms can be very different for each individual,” Kelly said.

“When I went to the doctors to get the script, the doctor said I needed a pregnancy test before going back on the pill. I thought that was hilarious, but did it anyway. I was just about to fill the script when the doctor called and said to come straight back, don’t fill the script. It didn’t even enter my mind that I could be pregnant. When the doctor said I was pregnant I burst into tears and may have even cursed! The poor doctor asked if they were happy tears and I replied yes while still in shock.” Once the news sunk in, Kelly told her unsuspecting boys who were just as shocked as she. They went to the ultrasound together and were happy

On 23 September, nine days after the due date, Kelly gave birth to beautiful baby Jessica, weighing a healthy 11 pounds. Kelly said having a third baby was like ‘learning to ride a bike again’. “A lot had changed in 15 years,” she said. “I will never get used to the lack of sleep with a new baby, but every day is a new and wonderful challenge. I have so many wonderful friends and family who have leant a helping hand and her big brothers are amazing with her, more than I could have ever imagined. Jessica is a beautiful, smiley, happy little girl and I feel blessed every day she is in our lives.”

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“For me, having more babies just didn’t seem to be on the cards. It was going to be a lot of money and work to fall pregnant and was blessed with two beautiful boys, so I had succumbed to the fact that another child was not going to happen. As much as I yearned

“I started to feel grumpy, irritable and depressed, so I thought I better get back on the pill to regulate my hormones again,” she said.

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reality bites Casey Cardinia Kids: What’s in your handbag or manbag that you would have never had pre-children?

SAY WHAT!

Violet: The size of it has changed as well. I used to have this tiny bag that fit my smokes (that was when I smoked) and money (no wallet just cash or card). Now I have a suitcase!

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Shez: Well as I look into my bag... I find a spare dummy, for losing the dummy would be disastrous and end in some kind of acts that I don’t even want to think about... then I find pawpaw cream which is always my saviour for itchy spots, sore bums and just about any complaint that I can rub cream into... then I dig a bit deeper and find a couple of toy cars for just in case things get a bit boring... and always have a packet of biscuits because those little tummies always get so hungry that they are going to die at the most inconvenient times... and lastly wipes or lots of tissues because it is not always a good look when mum has to use her top, pants or sleeves to clean up face mess and snotty noses! But I love it and wouldn’t change it for the world!

Casey Cardinia Kids: What was your favourite thing to do for fun as a child? Shona: We had a great tree in our backyard with a big fork branch. I used to climb up it and sit in that fork for ages. I would make up elaborate stories and the fork branch would become my bed or boat. Got to love a kid’s imagination. Sarah: Building the biggest cubbyhouse inside using all the chairs and large painters sheets and the pillows and blankets inside, even more special to have a sleep over inside. Ruth: I only remember drawing and painting. A LOT. I suppose it’s no surprise I became an art teacher and my daughter does exactly the same thing. Melissa: Getting a big run up and swinging on the clothes line! (I got in trouble but it was still fun). Sonya: Rolling down big hills with friends and feeling dizzy afterwards. Jessica: Climbing trees and riding pushbikes with friends for hours on end until it was dinner time. Roslyn: Going to my Nanna’s and going yabbying!

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Education

Spoilt for

school choice

By LIA SPENCER WHEN I took my newborn baby Isla to her first maternal health nurse meeting, I was absolutely flabbergasted when I was told I should put her name on a waiting list for a primary school. She was only a couple of months old? I had only just got the hang of breastfeeding, changing nappies and sleep cycles. How could I possible start thinking about schools? How could I wish that time away? Well, fast forward more than two years later, and I have learnt how quickly time flies. In a blink of an eye, she will be in Kinder. Turn the corner, and I’ll be the mum wiping away a stream of tears while she waves at me from her new Prep classroom. And as much as I may not be mentally prepared yet, I have to face the fact that next will come homework, overnight excursions and after-school sporting activities.

So, though she’s only a toddler, I must face the inevitable and start thinking about what I want for her education. Coming from a small town, I went through Prep to Year 12 in the same building, with the same 20 kids, and took part in almost every extracurricular activity on offer to keep myself busy. There were pros and cons to going to a small school, which had a collective 300 students and about 30 staff, and it’s with this background that I have formed my wishes for my own daughter’s education. 1. Small class sizes Small classrooms have its perks and weaknesses. I believe that in a small classroom, teachers have the ability to provide each student with a little more attention. In terms of relationships with peers, having spent at least six hours a day for 13 years with the same people, I formed close friendships with most people in my class, and still keep

in contact with most to this day. On the flipside, having a small classroom limits the amount of people you see every day and can make you feel like an outsider if you don’t like the same things as the majority do. 2. Primary school and high school on the same campus The idea of having Isla attend Prep to Year 12 at one school is attractive to me. I think the transition from primary school to high school would be a lot easier for her if she didn’t have to adapt to a new area, new friends and new staff at a time when so much in life is already changing. However, many schools are affiliated with each other, making the move a lot smoother and a lot less stressful. 3. Sports and other activities Extra-curricular activities are very important to me. I think having something besides academics to focus energy on can help to relieve stress,

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Education

Liam and Sarah with their big smiling crop of sunflowers.

Margaret and her

seven

lambs

By GEORGIA WESTGARTH IT’S a type of hands-on learning not every Victorian secondary student gets, and it all starts from the ground up. Year 9 and 10 students at Hillcrest Christian College are growing, maintaining and caring for a small farm.

Teacher David Lott with student, Liana and Margaret the five-year-old sheep. Pictures: GARY SISSONS

Agriculture and horticulture teacher David Lott said the students had built a glowing sweet corn crop, one so good that they had harvested it and frozen it for later. “The students look after lambs, grow vegetables and plants and will soon be caring for some pigs and cattle, too,” Mr Lott said. And the class has just made way for a new, five-year-old best friend, by the name of Margaret. “Margaret is a Suffolk sheep, she will be a part of the school’s breeding program and will form the nucleus of our sheep stud,” Mr Lott said.

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In his 11th year teaching at the school, Mr Lott said Margaret will act as a companion for the school’s seven lambs. “It’s great for the students because they can learn about the sheep industry and learn firsthand how to handle, groom and prepare sheep for exhibition at agriculture shows. “Later in the year, our plan is to take the sheep to the Royal Melbourne Show and also the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Expo,” he said. But with more crops and animals on the way, Mr Lott said the experience was “brilliant” for students. “The real benefits are in terms of the students’ ability to judge and appreciate animals, not just sheep and they can use the same skills they have learnt and apply them to cattle and horses.” “Showing the animals also gives them a chance at public speaking and developing presentation skills and it’s definitely going to help them improve their job prospects.”

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Education

twins records go

tumbling

By GEORGIA WESTGARTH LYNBROOK Primary School will be seeing doubles for years to come as this year’s wave of Preps break a school record. All dressed up in pristine navy and orange uniforms, four sets of twins started Prep at the school on Thursday 28 January. A record breaking number, the eight boys and girls will be a part of the 147 Preps which make up eight Prep classes to start at the school. Prep co-ordinator Xuan Lee said they were the largest number of twins the school had ever had in one year level. “We’ve only had one or two sets in a year level at the most, so it’s record breaking for the school,” Ms Lee said. An excited Ms Lee said the school made special arrangements for its twins.

“We respect the parents’ choices, but we do suggest splitting up twins in neighbouring classrooms to allow them to develop their own personalities,” she said. Five-year-old sisters Sneha and Nesha have been split up but they were looking forward to meeting up at recess. And after just 20 minutes, Nesha had already made her mind up about her new Prep teacher. “My teacher is a silly sausage,” she said.

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Education

Setting the bar in

excellence

violin lessons, snow sports and overseas trips. At St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, learning is about more than just what takes place in the classroom.

The school is setting the bar when it comes to their extensive co-curricular programs. Besides having an impressive track record for VCE excellence and an outstanding record of tertiary placement for all VCE students regardless of their ATAR score or area of interest, the school also offer an extensive co-curricular program of sports, music, performing arts, personal development, service, outdoor education, visual arts and cultural activities. The school’s sports program is second to none, with almost every sport imaginable available to students including – but not nearly limited to – softball, soccer, athletics, sports aerobics, golf, equestrian, table tennis, cycling, clay shooting and so much more. The Elite Sports Performers Program offered from Years 7-12 assists students to achieve their sporting dreams while

supporting them to achieve at school. The program provides students with opportunities to develop their sporting abilities through the involvement of Elite Athlete guest speakers and sessions with staff from the Victorian Institute of Sport. A multitude of students have gone on to play their sport at a very high level – some representing Australia, or competing at an international level in cycling, basketball, triathlon, judo and Irish dancing while others have gone on to play football at AFL and VFL levels. Besides the popular sporting program, students are also offered an education in music and performing arts. Year 2s in Warragul participate in a strings program and are each allocated a violin. Year 5s can take part in the Brass and Woodwind Program where they learn saxophone, trumpet, flute and clarinet. Junior School students are offered a wide variety of opportunities in performing arts through music, dance and drama and have their pick of ensembles and clubs including

recorder, band, guitar, dance, ‘Boyz Dance Crew’, Celtic, choir and drama at Warragul. They are then offered a very broad range of performance opportunities to showcase their talents and build on existing skills. They also have classroom music and drama which helps build a range of skills.

In addition, secondary students have numerous opportunities to experience the world. Current programs include service tours to Rwanda and East Timor and exchange and cultural tours to Japan, France, China and Europe. Over 90 students travel to St Paul’s every day from the Cardinia Shire on two St Paul’s buses. There is a supportive ‘buddy’ program for the first weeks of a student’s bus travel to ensure every student feels safe, happy and respected. There are limited places in some year levels for 2016 and the school is taking enrolments for 2017 and beyond. Contact the Head of Admissions on 5623 5833 to arrange a tour.

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party time

Heart tie dye shirt:

What you’ll need: ■■ White shirt

■■ Assorted colours of tie dye ■■ Rubber bands ■■ Rubber gloves ■■ Buckets or bowls for dye bath ■■ Paper to create heart template ■■ Washable marker

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■■ What to do: 1. Wash shirts and let them dry to the point of just damp. 2. Create a heart template. (We googled a picture of a heart and printed it onto a horizontal A4.) 3. Fold the T-shirt in half. Plac e the folded heart along the fold of the T-sh irt and use a washable marker to trac e the heart on the shirt. 4. Start at the bottom of the heart outline and gather the fabric accordi on style along the line. Place 3 rubber bands on top of each other around the outline of the heart. 5. Prepare the tie dye by follo wing the directions on the box. 6. Place entire shirt into tie dye bath and let it soak until desired hue is reached. (Ours stayed in for 5-10 minutes ... but to help the shirts retain vibrant colours you can keep them soaking for up to an hour.) 7. Rinse shirt until water runs clear. 8. Hang to dry then wash in war m water and dry. 9. Pat yourself on the back for having lear nt tie dying skills! *We also had a great time plac ing rubber bands wherever we wanted and admiring our cool abstract designs!

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Butterfly punch canvas:

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You’ll need: What to do: ■■ Dry lasagn e 1. Break your sheets lasagne nood les into piec There should ■■ Liquid es. be a variety of sizes. 2. C olour your pa watercolors sta. This will or 15 minutes to take about food coloring colour and a few hours to dry. ■■ Rubbing 2a. Divide pa alcohol or w sta into freeze hite r bags using one bag for vinegar each colour. 2b. Working ■■ Ziploc ba with one ba gs g at a time, 1 teaspoon of add ■■ Clear cont rubbing alco act hol/vinegar to th e bag. Close paper or the top and it around in scrunch packing tape your hands to distribute the alcohol. ■■ Painter’s ta pe 2c. Now ad d your food or another ta colouring to pe bag. Again the to secure yo close the top ur and scrunch it around in yo “window” to ur hands to distribute the colour. your work 2d. Spread surface the dyed pa sta out on a sheet lined w cookie ■■ Black Shar ith baking pa pies per or aluminium fo il an ■■ Baking pa d let dry. per or 3. Cut out two matchin aluminium fo g sizes of il contact pape r. (We used ov clear packing tape erlapped .) 4. Remove the backing from one piec of contact pa e per and tape it your work surface usin g painter’s ta pe. The sticky side should be facing up . 5. Place pi eces of the co loured lasagn on the contac e t paper. They break pieces can custom as necessary. Leave at least 60mm gaps betwee n the pieces 6. Remove . the backing from th piece of cont act paper an e second d gently place it on to p of the finis hed layout. Gently press down on the gaps with your fingertip s to seal. 7. Using a wide tip Shar pie, fill in the between the gap coloured piec es with black for a st ained glass ef fect.

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around town

Out on the town Kids all over Cardinia Shire and the City of Casey have been having a ball! People young and old flocked to the Lang Lang Show, the Cardinia Shire Kids Raceday and several Australia Day celebrations among an array of other exciting events held in the region. Check out some photos of all the fun captured by Star News Group photographers!

Good friends Georgia and Leah at the Lang Lang Show.

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Logan and mum Tori taking some time out to feed the baby goats at the Cranbourne Australia Day celebrations.

Saturday March 26th

11am—1pm

Barnyard Animals

Monday March 28th

11am—1pm

Hero of Steel & Wonder Heroine

Tuesday March 29th

11am—2pm

Art with Fairy Susie

Thursday March 31st

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Alpha Show of Hercules

Friday April 1st

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Art with Fairy Susie

Saturday April 2nd

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Barnyard Animals

Sunday April 3rd

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Face Painting & Balloon Animals

Tuesday April 5th

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The Snow Queen & Snow Princess

Wednesday April 6th

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Face Painting & Balloon Animals

Saturday April 9th

11am—1pm

Barnyard Animals

Tamara, Olli e, Warren an d Wyatt Diggles at th e Lang Lang Show.

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With their faces all lit up, sister act Chelsie and Cassie, from Warneet, played on the monkey bars during the Cranbourne Australia Day celebrations.

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Dressing little kids can be hard work! They squirm, they prefer to be nude, they insist on wearing their princess or superheros outfits and they hate keeping their own socks and shoes on. But with the fun and fashionable clothing and shoes offered by these two retail stores, you may just win the wardrobe war! Billy Lidz, in Blackburne Square Berwick, is one of the leading retailers in the area, with a huge range of hip and stylish clothes for children as young as newborns. They are the go-to store for anything trendy and also stock a wide variety of accessories, toys and gifts. Vereys Shoes at Fountain Gate are also popular with people from Casey and Cardinia and surrounds, having been a staple in the industry since Les Verey started the business in Dandenong in 1922. Three generations of Verey’s kept the business going until 2007 when it was purchased by Cimantha Hogton. Experienced shoe fitters help shoppers find a shoe which is not only supportive but also fashionable, and if it’s your child’s first shoe, they will get a photo and certificate to commemorate the purchase.

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Games and gadgets

Kids urged to chase

dreams

By LIA SPENCER A YOUNG author is spreading an inspiring message to children across Australia through a beautiful fairy-tale she published last year. Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams was written by 23-year-old Narre South Woman Wida Tausif to encourage children to pursue their passion. The book is geared to children aged eight and up and is about a beautiful young princess named Mary who wants to live an ordinary life where she has the freedom to follow her dreams. She is very talented; she has a love for music, writes her own songs and is known far and wide as one of the best singers in her town, Dreamatica. However her father, the King, is against her desire to be a performer and wants her to live and act like a Princess. Mary defies her father and sneaks out to perform. Her popularity as a singer rises, and she must decide between her dream and her family. “Dreams will only come true if you

chase after them,” Wida said. “My dream was to become an author and because I have a passion for children’s fiction, I decided to turn this passion into reality and make my dream come true.” Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams is the first book Wida has written, and has so far received very positive feedback. She has since completed her second fictional work and currently working on her third. Besides writing children’s books, Wida enjoys writing poetry, and has had some of her works published in magazines and websites across the globe. “I believe words can unite people; therefore, I would like to use my poetry to promote peace,” she said. Anyone wanting to purchase Wida’s book can do so online at www. bookworm.com.au, www.tatbook.com or by emailing widatausif@gmail.com. An electronic copy is also available on Apple and Smashwords. We have one book to give away to a lucky reader. Check our website for details!

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Games and gadgets HAVE you read anything good lately? With free library membership and borrowing, there is no excuse not too get your head stuck into a new book this month. The Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation has over 113,000 members who can choose from thousands of great books and an array of programs for kids of all ages to enjoy. To see what’s happening at your local library visit website www.cclc.vic.gov.au The Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation has compiled a new list of popular books to enjoy.

Popular young adult fiction: ■■ ‘The Stars at Oktober Bend’ – Glenda Millard ■■ ‘The Ghost by the Billabong’ – Jackie French ■■ ‘Illuminae: The Illuminae Files_01’ – Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff ■■ ‘Girl Online: On Tour’ – Zoe Sugg ■■ ‘Boot Camp’ – Robert Muchamore ■■ ‘Carry On’ – Rainbow Rowell ■■ ‘Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer: The Gods of Asgard Book 1’ – Rick Riordan

■■ ‘The Bad Guys Episode 2: Mission Unpluckable’ – Aaron Blabey ■■ ‘Marly’s Business (Our Australian Girl series)’ – Alice Pung ■■ ‘Super Weird!’ – Anh Do ■■ ‘Grandpa’s Great Escape’ – David Walliams ■■ ‘Top of the Class (Nearly) – Tom Gates’ – Liz Pichon ■■ ‘Big Nate: Welcome to My World’ – Lincoln Peirce ■■ ‘Laugh Your Head Off: Funny Stories for All Kinds of Kids’ – Multiple authors – including Andy Griffiths, Andrew Daddo, and Randa Abdel-Fattah ■■ ‘Kizmet and the Case of the Smashed Violin’ – Frank Woodley ■■ ‘The 52-Storey Treehouse’ – Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton ■■ ‘Yakorix the Ice Bear (Beast Quest series)’ – Adam Blade

New picture books: ■■ ‘Sam’s Bush Journal’ – Sally Morgan

Popular junior fiction:

■■ ‘The Dreadful Fluff’ – Aaron Blabey

■■ ‘Pony school showdown’ – Meredith Costain

■■ ‘The Nonsense Show’ – Eric Carle

■■ ‘Meet the Spysons’ – Knife

■■ ‘My Dog Bigsy’ – Alison Lester

■■ ‘Middle School – Going Bush’ – James Patterson

■■ ‘This and That’ – Mem Fox, Judy Horacek

■■ ‘Puppy Love – Dork Diaries 10’ – Rachel Renee Russell

■■ ‘One Thing (Charlie and Lola)’ – Lauren Child

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Games and gadgets

These

are a few of our

favourite things

keep mum on her toes Two-and-a-half-year-old twins William (Billy) and Oliver (Ollie) Carson are the best of friends who are loads of fun. Their parents Rachael and Dominique Carson need a lot of energy to keep up with these spunky and playful toddlers! Here, Rachael shares a few of their favourite things!

The boys love playing in their teepee.

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One of Billy and Ollie’s favourite things to do is splash around on this sand and water table when its hot.

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This was a birthday present. They ride these Balance Bikes every day. It’s great for their confidence, balance and co-ordination.

The boys love reading books before bed. They especially love picking out the pictures and learning to count them.

� This nightlight is one of my favourite things. I set the nightlight so the star shines between the hours of 7pm to 7am. So if the boys wake up during the night they’ll see the star and know they have to go back to sleep. At 7am the star turns into a sun, then the boys know it’s time to get up.

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Billy spotted these cars at the market and he pleaded with us to buy them for him and hasn’t let them out of his sight ever since.

Their favourite thing of all time is having their older brother Josh come and stay every second weekend.

The train set was a birthday present from their grandparents. The boys can play with this set for hours and also take the trains with them everywhere they go.

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HELLO AUTUMN March Play and Learn, Every Tuesday, 10am-noon, Pakenham Uniting Church. Disability Awareness Session, 3 March, 6pm-9pm, Outlook Community Centre, Pakenham. Women and Children’s Health and Wellbeing Expo, 4 March, 10am-2pm, Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East.

The Great Easter Bake Off, 19 March, 9am-3pm, Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East. Parklea Pakenham and District Agricultural and Horticultural Show, 19 March, 9am-5pm, P.B. Ronald Reserve, Pakenham. Saturday Night Live at the Park – Andrew Williams and Swingland Orchestra, 19 March, 6pm-9pm, Wilson Botanic Park.

Sunset Cinema: Hotel Transylvania 2, 4 March, 7pm-11pm Wilson Botanic Park.

Harmony Day, 21 March, 11am-1pm, Living Learning Pakenham.

Casey Relay for Life, 4 and 5 March, Akoonah Park Reserve.

Rockn Suzie’s Good Friday Appeal, 26 March, 10am-10pm, Berwick Leisure Centre.

Maranatha Christian College Open Day, 5 March, 10am-1pm, Officer.

Emerald Lark Park Easter Treasure Hunt, 27 March, 11am-3pm, Emerald Lake Park.

Saturday Night Live at the Park - Josh Tooth, 5 March, 6pm-9pm, Wilson Botanic Park.

Teenage School Holiday Program, 29 March – 8 April, 9.30am-5pm, My Place Youth Facility.

Walk for Monash Children’s Hospital, 6 March, 9am-1pm, Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby. Cockatoo Country Market Turns One, 5 March, Twilight Market, 3pm-8pm. Harewood House Scots on the Swamp Charity Open Day, 6 March, 10am-3pm, 3300 South Gippsland Highway, Kooweerup – $10 adults, $8 Concession, $5 child, $25 family of four. Sunset Cinema: The Intern, 11 March, 7pm-11pm Wilson Botanic Park. Akoonah Park Men’s Shed Summer Classic Car and Bike Show, 12 March, 8.30am-1.30pm, Akoonah Park. Saturday Night Live at the Park – The Dixielanders, 12 March, 6pm-9pm, Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick, Experience a Taste of Harmony, 13 March, 4pm-8pm, Wilson Botanic Park. Sunset Cinema: 5 Flights Up, 18 March, 7pm-11pm Wilson Botanic Park. Beaconsfield Beer, Wine, Cheese and Craft Twilight Festival, 18 March, 5pm-8.30pm, Holm Park Recreation Reserve, Beaconsfield. Casey Cloth Nappy Expo, 19 March, 9am-2pm, City of Casey Civic Centre, Narre Warren.

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Golden Autumn Multicultural Celebration, 31 March, 10am-3pm, John Pandazopoulos Hall, Doveton.

April Bunyip and District Agricultural Show, 2 April, 10am-2.30pm, Bunyip Recreational Reserve. SEL Skate and BMX Competition, 9 April. More details to come. Check Cardinia Shire website. Casey Kids Carnival, 9 April, 11am-4pm, Akoonah Park. The Melbourne Language Picnic, 10 April, 11am-2.30pm, Myuna Farm, Doveton.

May Play and Learn, Every Tuesday, 10am-12pm, Pakenham Uniting Church. Pop Up Playground, 17 May, 9.30am-11.30am, Banjo Patterson Park, River Red Gum Place, Lynbrook. Belonging – Celebration of Harmony Day, 3 May, 10am-6pm, 28 Autumn Place, Doveton. Belonging – Celebration of Harmony Day, 4 May, 10am-6pm, 10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard, Endeavour Hills.

Markets Akoonah Park Market, Every Sunday, 8am-1.30pm, Akoonah Park, Berwick. Bunyip Community Market and Car Boot Sale, The last Sunday of every month. Bunyip Recreation Reserve, corner Nar Nar Goon Road. Cockatoo Country Market, First Saturday of every month, 9am-2pm, Alma Treloar Reserve, Pakenham Road. Emerald Market, third Sunday of every month, 9am-3pm, Kilvington Drive. Farmers Market@The Old Cheese Factory, second Saturday of every month 8am-12.30 pm, The Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick. Gembrook Market, fourth Sunday of every month, Gembrook Station, 60 Main Street.

Play and Learn, Every Tuesday (beginning 12 April) 10am-12pm, Pakenham Uniting Church.

Kooweerup Market, first Sunday of every month, 8am-1.30pm, Kooweerup Community Centre, Cochrane Park, Rossiter Road.

Leapin’ Lizards, Dads Matter Program, 18 April, 1.15pm-2.15pm, Arbourlea Family and Children’s Centre, Cranbourne North.

Pakenham Community Market, third Sunday of every month, 9am-3pm, Pakenham Football Club, Toomuc Reserve, Princes Highway.

Pop Up Playground, 19 April, 9.30am-11.30am, Singleton Reserve, Endeavour Hills. Story of Stuff movie marathon, 20 April, 7pm-9pm, Selandra Community Place, Clyde North.

*Check your local council websites for Clean up Austraia Day events, Anzac Day ceremonies and further details and costs of local events.

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