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Welcome Welcome to our October issue. It has been an awesome four months since Your Child in Boroondara was launched. We are happy to hear from many of you that you love our magazine! We are also very pleased to hear from our business partners that our magazine has been successful in connecting local businesses to local families. In this issue, we have some good and interesting reads. Read Five Ways to help your Kids’ transition between Access Visits and Raising Bilingual Kids. If you are pregnant or a new mum, you may be interested in Pregancy and Infant Massage. Establish good habits when young to Help your Kids to Tidy Up after themselves. Renovating your dream home soon? Check out PPM Stone, wholesaler and importer of tiles and pavers for your renovation supplies. They have a huge range of products and designs to suit all projects, large and small. Contact Denny for a friendly chat and advice. Mention Your Child in Boroondara for 20% discount (page 6).
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Don’t miss the family fun day at the Surrey Hills Foodie Festival on 14 October. Plenty of food, entertainment and games for the whole family (page 13). Each month, we feature a fantastic business in our FIVE MINUTES WITH. This month’s FIVE MINUTES WITH on page 20 is with Rosa Kang, Director of Latitude Music Studios. Rosa speaks about her new music studio and learning music. Join Kew Toy Library at the Central Gardens, Hawthorn on 21 October for the Boroondara Children’s Week event. If your kids love drawing cartoons, enrol them in the Camberwell Community Centre’s Drawing for Picture Books & Cartoons. What’s On page 26 and 27 have more great activities by local community groups. It’s National Taco Day on 4 October and we bring you yummy Taco recipe from Kitchen For Kids that your child can learn to cook on page 25. Happy reading and have a great October with the warmer weather!
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Is my eye pointing straight?
Dario Canale Optometrist B. Science, B. Optom, Post Grad Ocular Therapeutics
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READING THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD After many years of practice in the area of paediatric optometry, I have realized that the requirements of a child's visual system - the way it functions, the demands placed upon it - differ from an adult in many ways. In early primary school, a child learns to read and write, so that they may utilize these skills to learn more effectively in the latter primary years. First we learn to read, then we read to learn. Reading well, reading efficiently, without undue strain, fatigue or blur, is not a given for many children. Eyes need to co-ordinate and focus, and the visual data needs then to be interpreted and processed by the brain. Children are our future. A thorough examination with a properly trained behavioural optometrist can ensure your child sees the world as best they can - nothing less is acceptable. Bookings for comprehensive eye examinations for children may be made with Dario, Optometrist.
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DRAWING FOR PICTURE BOOKS AND CARTOONS When: October 12th – November 30th (8 weeks) Time: 4pm – 5.30pm Cost: $150 SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN IN GRADE 3 – GRADE 7 Where: Camberwell Community Centre – Art Studio 33 Fairholm Grove Camberwell.
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ph. 8685 8855 Our Nannies also enjoy working at Melbourne hotels and in the Yarra Valley at weddings and conferences
ENROLMENTS OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE PREP TO YEAR 6 A welcoming faith community and nurturing learning environment 116 Cotham Rd. Kew 3101 Tel: 9853 5859
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In this issue of FIVE MINUTES WITH, we speak with Rosa Kang, director of Latitude Music Studios. Rosa, an accomplished pianist and violinist has over 15 years of education experience and a masters degree in teaching under her belt. The creation of Latitude Music Studios comes from a genuine passion and fervent desire to give students a quality music education. q What is the story behind the creation of Latitude Music Studios? In Australia currently, there is no mandate for instrumental teachers to have formal qualifications or training in their instrument, nor in teaching. Playing an instrument is a highly sophisticated and complicated art form that takes years of diligence to master and students deserve to be taught by people who understand how to communicate this in the best way. I wanted to establish a place in which students could trust that they would get the best music education, tailored to their individual goals. I worked and researched, for several years to bring Latitude Music Studios to fruition. q What distinguishes Latitude Music Studios from other music schools? Music schools are full of people who are excellent musicians. That's important but it's not enough, because playing an instrument well, and teaching it well are entirely different skills. The teachers at Latitude Music Studios are all experienced in music education. We give them strong foundations and a great technical toolkit using dynamic evidence based student-centred methods. When students have autonomy in their learning this fosters progress which goes hand in hand with engagement and enjoyment. q What are the facilities like at Latitude Music Studios? Our studios have been designed by the acoustic engineers who are behind the State Theatre and Hamer Hall, amongst many other iconic sound venues. Form and function for an optimal learning experience have driven the design. We also have a library full of resources for students and teachers and we house five Kawai Professional series pianos. q What are the benefits of learning an instrument? Playing an instrument has shown to be one of the only activities that practically engages every area of the brain at once. Practising strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. Studies have shown musicians to be more adept at areas of numeracy, languages, response times, analytical skills and much more. On top of that, music is a universal language, it’s fun and it brings people together. q What kinds of things should I be looking for in a music teacher? What methods of teaching they use, and why they use them. Make sure they're not always touring and that they have a thorough understanding of music exam methods and procedure. Enquire whether they offer ensemble and masterclass opportunities and make sure they teach aural, theory and sight-reading skills concurrently whilst teaching the technical aspects of the instrument.
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MELBOURNE LOCATIONS
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KIDS BOOK CORNER Book Review by Roxanne DYMOCKS CAMBERWELL
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Life on Mars by Jon Agee This is a gorgeous hardback book for children to treasure. It tells the story of a young astronaut sure there is life to be found on Mars. But when he arrives, equipped with a package of cupcakes as a gift, he sees nothing but an almost barren planet. Finally, he spies a single flower and packs it away to take back to Earth as proof that there is indeed life on Mars. But as he settles in for the journey home, he cracks open his cupcakes - only to discover that someone has eaten them all! Highly recommended for children around 3-6 years of age. Roxanne
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LIBRARIES
Facilitated Playgroups at Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre 2-12 Derby St., Kew 9853 3126
ASHBURTON LIBRARY 154 High Street, Ashburton BALWYN LIBRARY 230 Balwyn Road, Balwyn North CAMBERWELL LIBRARY 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell HAWTHORN LIBRARY 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn KEW LIBRARY corner Cotham Road & Civic Drive, Kew Plenty of free and low cost activities at your local libraries. Website www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/libraries
TOY LIBRARIES CANTERBURY TOY LIBRARY 190A Canterbury Road, Canterbury KEW TOY LIBRARY 152 Pakington Street, Kew PIED PIPER TOY LIBRARY 6 Lexia Street, Ashburton
Our Playgroups are designed so that families can spend time together in a stimulating and beautiful environment. There are many experiences to share with your child, and it is also a good chance to meet other families from the local area. Playgroups are held on Fridays from 10am-12pm and on Wednesdays from 12.30pm-2.00pm. Cost: $5.50/family/visit Grandparents' playgroup is on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. This begins in the outdoor area until the indoors becomes available at 12.00 pm Cost: $3.50/visit Play groups are open to all families on a casual basis, and are facilitated by Denise. NO NEED TO BOOK : (Just turn up on the day.)
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CAMBERWELL SUNDAY Every Sunday 6.30 am to 12.30 pm Marketplace carpark Station Street, Camberwell HAWTHORN CRAFT MARKET 1 October, 5 November 10 am to 3 pm Parkview Room 340 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell BOROONDARA FARMERS MARKET 21 October 8 am to 1 pm Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
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Useful Information Handy phone numbers and information to keep on your fridge
Emergency Numbers Ambulance DIAL 000 Fire Police
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Hospitals Austin - Heidelberg.......................................... 9496 5000 Box Hill Hospital.............................................. 9895 3333 Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville)............... 9345 5522
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 Boroondara Police........................................... 8851 1111 Burwood Police............................................... 9888 8377 Camberwell Police.......................................... 9882 0688
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Contents & Index
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in Your Child in Boroondara
REGULARS
ARTICLES
ADVERTISERS
8 Help your Kids to Tidy Up after themselves
Children Activities 15 Kids Book Therapy
20 Five Minutes With
14 Five Ways to help your Kids’ Transition between Access Visits
Festival 13 Surrey Hills Foodie Festival
28 Useful Information
16 Raising Bilingual Kids: What is it Like?
Finance Broker 15 Biz Bok Group
18 A Guide to Weight Loss for Busy Parents
Martial Arts 23 Joon No’s Taekwondo
22 Pregnancy and Infant Massage
Music School 21 Latitude Music Studios
ADVERTISERS
Nanny & Aged Care Services 11 Asharon Agency
Book Store 32 Dymocks Camberwell & Dymocks Toroonga
Optometrist 7 Ashburton Eyecare
P Truly local and targeted P 5,000 copies in Boroondara P Over 150 distribution points P Estimated readership 15,000 P Cost effective targeted advertising P Flexible cost saving packages P Quality full gloss publication P Convenient & user friendly A5 size
10 Spring into Action with your Camera 12 Working and Non Working Mums
Business Opportunities 15 Home With Income 29 Your Child Magazines
Butcher 19 Rendinas Butchery Childcare & Kindergarten 9 Balwyn East Kindergarten 3 Glen Iris Childcare & Kinder 31 Little Lane Early Learning
23 Kids Book Corner Children Services 9 Camberwell Community Centre 24 Kids Corner 13 Craig Family Centre 25 Kitchen for Kids Educational Centres 26 What’s on? 11 Real Mandarin
School 9 Preshil 2 Ruyton Girls School 11 Sacred Hearts School 5 St Bridget’s Catholic Primary Sports 13 Technical Soccer Tuition Tiles & Pavers 6 PPM Stone
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