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Hi & welcome to our April Issue With April comes the first school holidays for the year - how fast did that happen?! I think our 3 boys will be happy to have a break in the routine of the school week. I always seem to have a mixed feeling about it. How do you find the holidays? Are you the type that has planned activities each day or do you love time home, if you’re working - do you take time off or are school holiday programs booked in? For me working from home can have its pros and cons when it comes to school holidays and I find I’m a combination of all of the above! In this months issue we have an article “35 Best Play Ideas For Children” that may help with activities over the break. I find having a list of ideas we can all choose from helps when the B word starts (bored!) The libraries also run some fun sessions for kids and the theme for these holidays is On Safari - you can check out the details on page 3. We have a fun “Eye Spy Car Ride” game in Kids Corner. I’ve used it a few times for trips with Ollie when he hasn’t wanted to leave the house and has been a little difficult. It turns the car trip into a little fun and also stops the nagging for my phone that has started to become more frequent! For more copies you can head to our website. And to honour ANZAC day at the end of the month we have a spin on the ANZAC biscuit with some yummo ANZAC muffins featured “In The Kitchen”. They have been taste tested in our house a few times now and have passed the test each time from my tiny food critics - I hope yours do too! We also have a list of all the ANZAC day services and marches for Banyule & Nillumbik listed on page 31. Some of the RSL clubs will be having Dawn Services so if this is something you are planning on doing check the article for the details. As always I hope you enjoy this months issue and for those with children at school or kindy wishing you a great first term break!
Sam xo
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KALPARRIN GARDENS Pinehills Drive GREENSBOROUIGH Kalparrin Gardens is a tucked away from the busy streets and is a little gem with lots to offer. It’s one of our favourites parks. Our boys love to combine playing in the playground with adventuring in the natural surrounds that includes the resident ducks. There is a sign asking that the ducks not be fed bread as it can be harmful to them but the ducks are still inquisitive and if you sit quietly they may even come to say hello! The playground is totally fenced and the gate has a child lock to make it extra safe around the water. The main structure resembles a boat and has 2 slides, stairs and ladders to climb, chain bridge
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and disks to cross plus windows to wave or climb through. There are also swings and to test out balancing skills there is a suspended wobbly surfboard to stand on. Public toilets are located close by. There are seats both inside the playground and by the water for you to sit and relax while your kids explore the area. Bring a scooter or bike with you to take advantage of the gorgeous surrounds or enjoy a stroll around the walking tracks. If you have never been to this park I’m sure will love it and remember to say hello to the ducks!
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Labyrinths and World Labyrinth Day Once a year on the first Saturday in May, 'World Labyrinth Day' is celebrated globally. Labyrinth walkers (adults and children) walk the labyrinth in their time zone at 1.00 pm creating a continuous 24 hour global labyrinth walk. Labyrinths and mazes have a fascinating history that can be traced back to ancient times. The terms labyrinth and maze were once used interchangeably, however they are quite different. A labyrinth is a single circuitous pathway which leads to the centre – a resting place before the return journey back, whereas a maze has multiple paths, with one correct path leading to the centre that is hidden amongst many dead ends and junctions.
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Starting at the threshold, as you walk in, let go the cares of the world to empty and quiet the mind, when you reach the centre stop and meditate before returning. To find where labyrinths are located go to: www.labyrinthlocator.com/locate-a-labyrinth In Eltham there is a labyrinth at St Margaret's Anglican Church based on the Chartres Cathedral design. Members of the public are free to walk it anytime.
Labyrinths appear in mythology – one famous Greek myth is that of the fight between Theseus and the Minotaur. In Medieval times many people who were unable to make a physical journey to Jerusalem would walk the labyrinth instead as their pilgrimage. These labyrinths have given inspiration to people walking them from those ancient days to now – a mystical experience. If we look carefully at the natural world around us we can see examples of 'labyrinths' that abound in nature – for example the 'spider's web', water rippling outwards and if we take our thumb print we will also see the 'swirls'. Labyrinths are found across the world indoors and outdoors. Many designs abound, all with a single path to the centre, a resting place, before returning along the path. One of the most famous labyrinths, with eleven circuits, is found at Chartres Cathedral near Paris. Each labyrinth walk is a different experience.
References: Sands, Helen Raphael Walking the healing Labyrinth 2005 Buchanan, Jim Labyrinths for the spirit, How to create your own labyrinths for meditation and enlightenment 2007 Delbridge, Elizabeth Walking the Labyrinth at St Margaret's Eltham C 2009 Kathleen enjoys walking the labyrinth and has walked many labyrinths both in Australia and overseas including the Chartres labyrinth. Kathleen has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Graduate Diploma of Education (Women's Studies) Diploma in Family Historical Studies. She lives in Eltham with her husband Gary, and they have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren whom they adore.
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In The Kitchen ANZAC MUFFINS Cook me: 20mins Prep me: 10min Ingredients 1 1/4 cups milk 100g bu er 4 tbsp golden syrup 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup dessicated coconut 1 egg 1/2 cup brown sugar (topping) 1/2 cup rolled oats (topping)
Method 1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk with the butter and golden syrup. Bring to the boil and whisk in the baking soda. Set aside to cool. 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper and set aside. 3. In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, brown sugar and coconut. 4. Whisk the egg into the cooled milk and butter mixture. 5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding until just moist. Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin cups. 6. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and rolled oats for the topping. Spoon topping evenly over each muffin cup. Bake for 15-20 minutes. 7. Cool in the tin for 5 mins and then let cool on a wire rack. This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot
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Hospitals Austin Hospital.......................................................... 9496 5000 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................... 9345 5522
Crisis Centres Poisons...................................................................... 13 11 26 Kids Help Line............................................................ 1800 551 800 Lifeline....................................................................... 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline - (Victoria only)............................... 1300 651 251 Nurse-on-Call............................................................ 1300 606 024 Child Protection - (After Hours Service).................... 13 12 78 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre............................... 1800 015 188 or 9928 9600 Sexual Assault Service (After Hours)......................... 9349 1766 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 272 Victims of Crime Helpline......................................... 1800 819 817 LifeCircle - HOPELINE................................................ 1300 364 673 SANDS* Vic...*Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support 1300 072 673 Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline 1800 686 268 Compassionate Friends Helpline 1800 641 091
Your Local Police Station Diamond Creek ........................................................ 9438 8300 Eltham....................................................................... 9430 4500 Greensborough......................................................... 8432 8200 Heidelberg................................................................ 9450 8000 Hurstbridge............................................................... 9718 2111 West Heidelberg [Not 24hr Station]......................... 9457 5777
Other Banyule City Council Office....................................... 9490 4222 Nillumbik Shire Office............................................... 9433 3111 If you provide a free essential service to our community and would like your phone number included on this page please call 0411 459 872
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Index & Contents
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child... Articles
Business Opp.
6 35 Best Play Ideas For Children
15 Your Child in Whitehorse 29 Your Child Magazines
8 The Importance of Swimming Lessons Year Round
Advertisers
12 When Do Kids Learn To Drive? 14 Hypnotherapy...Tapping Into the Power of Your Child’s Mind 16 A Story of The Fallen 18 Is There Any Truth in Gut Feelings
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20 Protecting Kids Online
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23 What Values Are You Teaching Your Kids
JUMP Swim School Bundoora
25 Labyrinths and World Labyrinths Day
Little Flyers Learning Centres
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Lively Learning Northern Shukokai Karate
Regulars
Photo Wow
4 Editors Notice Board
Read My Cup
10 Out & About
Ready Steady Go Kids
22 Book Corner
School Holiday Rescue
24 What’s On....
St. Margarets Church Eltham
26 Kids Corner
Yarra Valley Regional Library
27 In The Kitchen 28 Handy Phone Numbers
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ANZAC DAY 25th April 2018
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DIAMOND CREEK Meet at Com Bank - Inglis Street at 10am March commences at 10:15am March to Community Centre Service at Community Centre at 10:30am Tea & coffee afterwards at the Bowling Club
IVANHOE Sun 22nd April - assemble at 2:30pm at Ivanhoe Library. March to Cenotaph cnr. Studley & Upper Heidelberg Rd for service & laying of wreath Afterwards all welcome at Ivanhoe Club rooms for afternoon tea Dawn service on ANZAC day at the RSL
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ELTHAM Dawn Service at War Memorial Main Road Eltham 6am Sharp Please gather before 5:45am GREENSBOROUGH Dawn Service at 6am at Greensborough War Memorial Park - assemble at 5:45am 8:30am Parade assembles at Poulter Ave opposite the RSL 8:45am Parade steps off to Memorial Park 9:10 am Memorial service commences Followed by refreshments back at the RSL
MONTMORENCY Parade assembles at top of Were St. before 9:15am. March steps off at 9:30am sharp March back to RSL for service at 9:50am at Cenotaph outside Petrie Park Hall Refreshments available from 11am at Montmorency Eltham RSL Venue open 11am - 7pm (ground floor open at 12pm)
HEIDELBERG Gather at the Cenotaph before 6:45am Service at the Cenotaph cnr Studley Rd & Burgundy St at 7am Then march down to Heidelberg Football Club for refreshments and sausage sizzle
WATSONIA 6am Dawn Service at the front of RSL Breakfast from 7:00 - 9:00am (no bookings nec) Marchers assemble at 9:30am on Cnr of Black Street & Watsonia Road March commences 9:50am Service commences 10:00am at front of RSL
HURSTBRIDGE Service at 9am on Saturday 21st April at ANZAC Memorial Park Hurstbridge Sandwiches at Bowling Club after service.
WEST HEIDELBERG Service at RSL on Bell - 180 Bell Street 11:00am in the rear car park off Miller St
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