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Free - Christmas Cooking - Unique Gift Ideas - Summer Survival

December 2014 - January 2015

Editor’s Notice Board Welcome to the December 2014/January 2015 combined issue of Your Child in Whittlesea!

Here we are at the end of another year. In this edition, we have some articles that may help you navigate the Christmas & New Year period, as well as provide tips and activities to survive the upcoming summer holidays. In preparation for the start of 2015, we also have featured many local schools and term-based extracurricular activities for you to consider for your kids in the new year.

This summer, we are part of a giveaway in conjunction with Sandstorm Events & Sand Sculpting Australia, who will be giving away a Family Pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children to this year’s Frankston Waterfront Sand Sculpting Event - Friends, Foes & Superheroes (see pages 6 & 7 for event information). You can enter for a chance to WIN this pass in two ways: 1. Please head over to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/YourChildinWhittlesea and LIKE our page, if you have not done so already, and share the Sand Sculpting Competition post with your family and friends on Facebook. Don’t forget to PM us your name and contact details.

2. Readers not on Facebook, please share this magazine with your family and friends, and then tell us on info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au or SMS 0403 355 417 what you did to “share” Your Child in Whittlesea, your local family magazine. Please make sure you include your name & contact details on the email or SMS. Closing Date for Entries: 21st December 2014

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SCHOOL OF THE MONTH New Catholic Primary School in Doreen Opening January 2015 An Innovative, Contemporary and Pastoral Learning Community The Parish of Mernda�Whittlesea is delighted to announce that the construction of our new parish primary school is nearing completion in readiness for 2015.

As 21st Century learners, the children will experience a curriculum which is rigorous, rich and relevant and caters for their intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual needs.

Enlivened by the gospel values, we will embed a Christian and Catholic view of interpreting the world with a special emphasis on the goodness and dignity of each person. Our children will be inspired to develop and grow as Christians, living in, and engaging with their world.

A dynamic staff and an active parent body will expect each child to thrive in their own learning, experience success and achieve to a high level.

The school will provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment, contemporary models of teaching and learning, and the latest technologies. A culture of thinking, innovation, performance and social outreach will be cultivated.

Enrolment applications and expressions of interest remain open for Year Prep to Year Six.

For further enquiries please email the Principal Mr. Phil Doherty at principal@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au or Phone

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For more information about St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School : visit:

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St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School Doreen

Opening in January 2015

Enrolments Open Prep-Year Six

St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School Cnr. Bassetts Rd & Eminence Blvd, Doreen www.spadoreen.catholic.edu.au To advertise in Your Child in Whittlesea Call 9715 2630

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Handy Phone Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire DIAL 000 Police Victoria State Emergency Services Hospitals

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Box Hill Hospital......................................................

Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................

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Crisis Centres Poisons....................................................................

Kids Help Line..........................................................

Lifeline.....................................................................

Suicide Helpline ‐ (Victoria only).............................

Nurse‐on‐Call..........................................................

Child Protection ‐ (After Hours Service)..................

Domestic Violence Crisis Centre.............................

Sexual Assault Service (After Hours).......................

Centres Against Sexual Assault................................

Victims of Crime Helpline.......................................

LifeCircle ‐ HOPELINE..............................................

SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline

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Your Local Police Station .

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Mill Park Police.......................................................

Whittlesea Police ...................................................

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Kids Corner CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH

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Contents & Index of Advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child...

Articles

Business Opportunity

Education/Schools

8 Christmas Cooking 10 Bringing Home Twin Newborns ‐ Part 4 14 Summer Survival 16 Top 10 Tips for Setting Up Your Business 20 Politically Correct, Non‐Offensive, ‘That Time of the Year’ Greeting 22 Giving More Than Toys

21 Kids Matter Family Day Care 24 Your Child Magazine

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Regular Features

Car Dealerships 18 South Morang Toyota

Child Care 11 Sutherland’s Child Care 31 Eltham College Kids

Christmas Supplies 9 Christmas Elves Preston

Dance Schools

2 Editors Noticeboard 13 Bev Palmers Performing Arts 2 Competition ‐ Family Pass Giveaway 15 Magic Moves School of Dance 4 School of the Month 25 Dance Majic Thomastown ‐ St Paul the Apostle Doreen 6 Editorial‐ Sand Sculpting Australia Book a full page ad 25 Business Directory 26 What’s On in Whittlesea from only 28 Handy Phone Numbers $265 per month* 29 Kids Corner * Applies to 12 month bookings

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Events 7 Sand Sculpting Exhibition ‐ Frankston Waterfront

Hairdressing Services 13 Creative Hair Room

Health & Well‐Being 15 North Eastern Chiropractic 15 South Morang Medical Centre

Legal Services/Lawyers 17 Lewis Holdway Lawyers 21 MW Law ‐ Doreen

Mother & Baby 11 Angel Lane Baby Sculptures

Party Supplies/Planners 25 The Chocolate Galleria

Photography

Book a half page ad 25 Image of You Photography Restaurants/Café from only 13 Hog’s Breath Café Epping $190 per month* Self Defence/Safety * Applies to 12 month bookings

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Shopping Centres

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