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Volume 5
May 2019
FROM THE EDITOR
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Hi, First of all, we would like to wish all the mom readers Happy Mother’s Day! You are the best mom in the world. Never doubt that. You deserve all the love from your family. Please take a break, if possible, during May to celebrate your own festival. When you are reading this piece of message, we should be back from Japan already. This is our third time visit to Japan. We are completely in love with this country. And we make sure kids are included in every trip we take. It is harder to have your trips travelling with you. But they bring new meaning to the trips too. I find trips much more fun when kids are around. Have you gone somewhere during the school holiday? I hope you have had a great time together with your kids. Until next time,
● Your Child in Monash is published monthly for the mums, dads and grandparents of the Monash and surrounding areas. ● 5000 copies monthly are distributed in the Monash and surrounding areas. ● Estimated readership of 15,000. ● If you would like to contribute an article or products for competitions feel free to contact us. ● For advertising enquiries please email or give us a call.
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What’s on in Monash
May 2019
4 May 8am to 4pm
4 May 10am to 12pm
Detox your home of household chemicals
Lounging around with skinks
Contact Sustainability Victoria on 1300 363 744 for more information
Contact Sustainable Monash on (03) 9518 3555 for more information
8 May 12pm to 2pm
May 9am to 5pm
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Contact Monash Men’s Shed on (03) 95618557 Location: Bogong Reserve, 49-77 Bogong Ave, Glen Waverley 3150
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Greek Counselling Service Contact Denise Tsirtsakis on (03) 9388 9998 for more information
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Maria Montessori Preschool Member of the Montessori Australia
751 - 755 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill, 3150 www.mariamontessori.com.au
Give your child the best foundation for future learning and living. Maria Montessori Preschool provides firstclass care and education for children from 3 to 6 years of age in a stimulating environment. With over 30 years experience the qualified Montessori teachers will give your child the opportunity to experience enjoyment in learning and achieve a strong educational background. “The most important period of life is not the age of university studies but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. The more fully the needs of one period are met the greater will be the success of the next”. Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 - 1952)
“I can do it myself”
To secure a place for your child call us on
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mariamontessori@optusnet.com.au I love Montessori!!!
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Call 03 9501 0011 We offer: • Qualified trained technicians • Nationwide warranty • New car servicing which won’t void your manufacturer’s warranty • Complimentary car wash & interior vacuum with every service • Courtesy pick up & delivery service for our locals (within 10km’s and by prior arrangement)
We speak Chinese too. 我们也讲中文
Business Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday: By appointment
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Small class sizes mean
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Open Days 2019: Wednesday 13 March 9am-12pm ● Strong Academic Performance Thursday 23 May ● Small Classes 9am-12pm
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Junior Gymnastics at Waverley is a structured program that is oriented towards gymnastics learning in our fully set up 5-star gymnastics facility in Mount Waverley. Children are taught gymnastics skills leading to improved learning outcomes, coordination, strength, flexibility & confidence. Lessons incorporate a wide range of gymnastics equipment & teaching aids, including the beams, bars, floor, trampolines & foam pit. Each session runs for fifty minutes & is coached by our dynamic, friendly & qualified staff in a safe gymnastics environment, designed to maximise the learning opportunities for every child.
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Editorial Are you racking your brain for unforgettable birthday party ideas for your kid? Or struggling to come up with something original and next level fun? Maybe even with an educational slant? If so, you can look not further - Reptile Encounters has got all of the bases covered for you! Just in case you don't know us, we're Melbourne's Premier Mobile Zoo and we've been throwing legendary kids' birthday parties all over Victoria for more than a decade! In between parties and events we keep ourselves busy delivering fun-filled, inspirational and highly educational wildlife programs to schools. We've been hosting super duper kids parties at our swanky new HQ in Burwood over last year and we'd just love for your little one and their pals to be next on our list. And how else could they tell their pals that they're on the guestlist next to a Saltwater croc, a Port Jackson shark, a Woma python and heaps more?! But as well as our star-studded cast of beautiful and fascinating creatures and characters from across our island, here at Reptile Encounters we pride ourselves on our super-friendly and switched on wildlife ambassadors. Our ambassadors are mega-passionate about the animals they deal with, but on top of that
they all absolutely love the kids they introduce them to and helping the interaction between them. As seasoned pros with top notch people skills, they're used to dealing with kids from tots to teens and shy to confident, and experts in getting each and every one of them comfortable and interacting. We'd bet there's probably one big question on your mind right now: safety. Well, you can relax in the knowledge that all are shows are 100% safe for kids of all ages, and all our ambassadors are comprehensively trained and boast a wealth of experience. And our purpose built Reptile Encounter HQ in Burwood is just the ultimate party venue! Open both on Saturday and on Sunday and with 1 ½ hour party slots throughout the day, it has space for up to 20 kids. We also have BBQ hire or BYO party food so you don't have to ferry all the regards over to the local KFC! Party slots at 10-11.30am, 12.30-2pm and 34.30pm Open both Saturday and Sunday BYO party food or BBQ Hire available Space for up to 20 children So if you would like to meet some of our amazing critters head to reptileencount ers.com.au or give us a call today on 1300 4 CROCS (27627)!
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MadFun prices include food, drink and entertainment plus free Face Painting for every child Various Sessions for children 4 yrs to 12 yrs
GROUP OR PRIVATE PARTIES Knox 5 mins from Knox City
Moorabbin
www.madfun.com.au Call: 0402 766 025
Editorial Madfun Kids Disco If you're looking for a fun and easy children's party venue, then Madfun Kids Disco will take care of you. Madfun are fully equipped discos made just for kid's par es. The great part about Madfun is it an organised, catered and med birthday party so all you need to do is bring the cake and the kids.
5 mins from DFO
The price of a Madfun party includes all food (snacks and hot food), drinks, organised games, a party hostess, a DJ to play requests, a cra area and free face pain ng for every child in your party. You can choose a Group Party or you can book the en re venue out for a Private Party. Madfun runs every weekend. Check out our website www.madfun.com.au for info and prices
Our Party Hostess will take your kids through games, dances and singing happy birthday with the cake. We even supply plates and sparklers for the cake as well – too easy. Madfun venues, at Knox and Moorabbin, have been built just for kid's par es so everything is there for you and your kids to enjoy a fantas c kids party.
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Useful Information Emergency Numbers
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Hospitals Monash Hospital................................................. Austin 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 Compassionate Friends Helpline GriefLine
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Your Local Police Station 9566 1555 Glen Waverley ........................................................ If you provide a free service to our community and would like your phone number 9888 3757 Mount Waverley .................................................... included on this page please call 0425 301 986 9567 8900 Oakleigh.................................................................. 9543 3888 Clayton.................................................................... Other Monash City Council...................................................
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Cafes / Club / Restaurants Mulgrave Country Club Education / Early Learning / Schools Best Chance Cantabile School of Music Charteris Music School Dream Dance Academy Karen Margaret Studio Maria Montessori School Reptile Encounter Starfish Early Learning Centre Waverley Gymnastic Centre Play / Care Centre / Museum The Big Goose RushHQ Services / Events BSC Workshop Jennifer Yang Madfun Work From Home
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提笔写这篇文章的时候，我们就快出发去京都了。 这篇文章发表的时候，我们已经回来了。 这是我们第三次去日本，第一次带着女儿在东京和 四周逛了18天，第二次先去东京，再去北海道玩了三 周，这一次，终于决定要去京都和大阪。 不能说刻意，但我应该一直有在缓冲着自己想去京 都的迫切吧。 毕竟与日本一切的缘分，都来源于一张京都的海 报。 那是在五六年前，在一个教室里，不经意间，我抬 头看到了一张海报。海报中间是一座塔，古朴庄重，塔 的四周环绕着郁郁葱葱的树叶，一切是那么鲜艳又久 远，宁静又撞人心弦，在海报的一角，写着“京都”。 在那之前，我是知道日本的，也迷恋过一些日本动 漫，却从没想过去那里看看。当时在国内，离日本那么 近，却觉得那不过就是一个弹丸之地，拥挤现代化，而 且还因为一些偏见，觉得去日本旅游的人有些肤浅。 现在才知道，是我肤浅了。 日本旅游种种的好，不必我在这里赘述。“安利” 给别人这种事情，总是一厢情愿多些，想去的人不必 “安利”自然会去，不想去的人怎么劝说都不会改变主 意，所以又何必强加自己的喜恶在别人身上。去了这么 两次，我是喜欢上日本了。但前两次，一直不敢去关 西。去了关西，就一定要去京都。自从看了那张海报， 在阅读时我留意了京都的前世今生，对它，已早是心向 往之。就像很多年前，我对杭州西湖的执念一般。那时 的杭州行，没让我失望。但之后更多的旅游，却总是失 望大于希望。旅游化的画蛇添足太多了，很多的古典城 市，多朝古都，都充斥着烦躁，浮夸和铜臭味。我怕， 怕小唐朝——京都，也会如此。 这次终于要踏上寻唐之旅。我们文化的巅峰啊，虽 然在故土已经找不到踪迹，但在那个小岛，竟然被仿造 出来了，而且人们坚守下来了。我想去走走那些古道， 看看树林里的古庙，听听风听过庭院。 能否寻到唐朝？我也不敢肯定。但其实，又有什么 关西。
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公元794年到公元1868年东京奠都为止，京都一直都是日本的首都。平安京 在建设时仿照唐都长安和东都洛阳建设，西侧称长安（右京），东侧称洛 阳（左京），后右京逐渐废弃，所以日本京都又别称“洛阳”。 唐诗“南 朝四百八十寺，多少楼台烟雨中”，在今日，惟京都可以写照。我们于古 代风景的形象化，实有太多来自唐诗。许多古时设施或对象，他处早不 存，京都亦多见。且说一件，柴扉。王维诗中的“日暮掩柴扉”、“倚杖 候荆扉”、“倚仗柴门外”在此极易瞩目。当然，京都原是一个花城。什 么“落花时节又逢君”，什么“去年花里逢君别，今日花开又一年”，再 就是“花近高楼伤客心，万方多难此登临”或“花径不曾缘客扫”等等诸 多“花景”，俱皆极合于京都，又皆极美矣。——节选舒国治《城说》 请你为下面这座古庙图填上你心中的唐之韵色吧！
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