Your Child In Banyule and Nillumbik March 2020

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MARCH 2020 2019 Volume 12 YOUR LOCAL FAMILY MAGAZINE June

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Hi & welcome to our March Issue!!

We're almost half way through the first term of school and boy has it gone fast! The transition from Primary to High School has so far been an easy one for our eldest son Cooper. He is up and out some mornings before the others are even out of bed. Ollie has regressed a little with his drop off and wants a big hug which usually turns into a teacher prying his tightly wrapped arms from my neck. It’s heart breaking and the look on his face fills my morning with a nice dose of mother guilt! Max, our middle son, is now in grade 6 and seems to be enjoying being in the senior level. He is a Buddy to a new prep student and he was also voted in as a house captain and wears his badge each day with such pride! So far not a bad start to the year although we still get at least one of them telling us that school is boring or they feel sick and should probably stay home!

Inside this issue is some great reading that may relate to you and your family. With a range of topics that provide some helpful tips now that the kids are back at school, eco friendly projects to try with your kids, information on the Makers Month at the Yarra Plenty Regional Library as well as recipe for Persian Herby Fritters for you to try out – just to mention a few. We also stopped by one of our favourite parks in Viewbank that you are going to want to visit - see page 10 for Out and About. In Kids Corner this month we have instructions on making paper planes - something our boys never seem to get bored of making!

This month is also the time for the annual Arty Farty Festival and Twilight Sounds in Heidelberg.

It’s always a fun weekend. It starts off with a concert on the Saturday night before the Sunday parade down Burgundy Street leads everyone to the festival and fun at Sills Bend. It's a fun filled weekend not to be missed! Plus there a few of our local schools having their annual Fetes - you can find the details on our What’s On on page 29 I really hope you enjoy this issue. Be sure to check out this months advertisers for something to do, see or buy for you or someone you love. If you're looking for a new sport, class or activity for your child check to see what free offers, trials and bonuses Your Child advertisers have for new students.

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Literacy Numeracy & Mindfulness

ü Introducing phonemic awareness

ü Handwriting skills, by addressing pencil grip

ü Reading skills, speaking skills and listening skills

ü School Readiness ü Math concepts ü Learning to deal with emotions, feelings and postive thinking

ENROL NOW Pre Kinder - 30 min 2- 3 year old's Pre Prep - 75 min 4- 6 year old's Classes at: Doreen, Eltham, Yarrambat & Craigieburn

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Out and About

PRICE PARK - Lyon Road - VIEWBANK I come across this park by chance many years ago and it has since become a park that we revisit often.

Not only is it great for the kids but there’s also a fantastic fenced dog play space that Louie, our excited Golden Retriever, loves visiting and socialising with other furry friends. So it's a win for all our family - 2 and 4 legged!

The main playground structure has 2 sides linked by a walk way, landing & stepping stairs. Both sides have a slide and different climbing options suited to older or younger kids. In this area there’s also a fireman pole, rocking car, standing spinner, climbing web and swinging basket. Further on there is a huge rope

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climbing frame leading up to an enclosed slide - it’s amazing and over time all 3 boys have mastered it.

Another section has a natural climbing stepping stone of rocks and stumps. There’s a basketball ring, swing set with 2 swings and tracks for walking or riding a bike or scooter. Plus table and chairs and a covered BBQ area with toilets close by.

The area isn't fenced but its set back from the road so this really wasn’t an issue for us. There are plenty of trees around to get out of the sun and remain shaded when the sun is out.

This really is a worthwhile park to visit - ticking all the boxes for a fun adventure out and about in nature!

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Kids Corner

PAPER PLANES

Grab yourself a piece of A4 paper and follow the instructions to make these basic paper planes.

Make some with friends and have paper plane races! Who will be the winner?

Get Mum or Dad to send us photos of your planes and we can share on our Facebook page! info@yourchildinbanyuleandnillumbik Now get making - ready set go!!!

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In The Kitchen

Persian Herby Fritters Ingredients 2 cups chopped parsley

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 cups chopped baby spinach

2 tbsps flour

1 cup chopped dill

Salt and pepper

1 chopped coriander

1/2 tsp baking powder

5 large eggs

3 tbsps vegetable oil

2 tbsps chopped walnuts (optional)

Great for a quick & he althy dinner or sc hool lunches

Method 1.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

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In a large bowl beat the eggs and add flour, baking powder, turmeric, salt and pepper.

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Add the herbs and chopped walnuts to the egg mixture. Mix well until all nicely incorporated.

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Brush baking dish with some oil. Add the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set.

Transfer to a cooling rack.

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Cut into bite size pieces and

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You could also garnish with cherry tomatoes, olives and diced capsicums.

Recipe supplied by Shella Naghavi

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Handy Numbers Emergency Numbers Ambulance Fire Police

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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 Parentline Victoria..................................................... 13 22 89 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)......................... 9497 1768 Centres Against Sexual Assault................................. 1800 806 292 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

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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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What’s On

in & around Banyule & Nillumbik SundayMarch 15th 11 AM – 4 PM

Saturday March 14th 5:30 PM – 10 PM Sills Bend Park Warringal Parklands

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Index & Contents

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in this issue....

Articles

Regulars

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Things I Wish I Had Know When My Child Started Prep Is My Child Shy Or Is It a Sign Of Autism?

12 Eco-Friendly Projects To Try With Your Kids At Home 14 Common Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) In Children 18 The Pursuit of Abundance

Clay Stars Birthday Parties

Editors Notice Board Out & About Kids Corner In The Kitchen Handy Phone Numbers What’s On

Dance Plus Studio Dynamic Vegies Greensborough Plaza Inflatable World Bundoora Ivanhoe Hotel Little Flyers Learning Centres

Business Opportunity 23

Northern Shukokai Karate Playhouse Pantomimes

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Play Therapy Melbourne School Holiday Rescue

20 Maker Month - YPRL

Advertisers

Shining Minds Early Years

22 Life Is Like a Boomerang What You Give You Get Back

Ani Ipradjian Art

St. Margarets Church Eltham

Arty Farty Festival - Banyule City Council

24 The Gift Of Recycle Play

Claydreamers

Yarrambat Park Golf Club Yarra Plenty Regional Library ~ Early Years Expo ~ Makers Month

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