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Volume 3
September 2017
From the Editor
♥ Your Child in Monash is Overview monthly for the published 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.
I am always curious about one thing. Do you guys really read this part of this magazine? If you do please visit our Facebook page and share your thoughts with me. Yes it is me! There has always been one person, me, who is writing these editorials. So all your feedback on Facebook, through emails and phone calls are all picked up and valued. Your Child is different from all other magazines in Melbourne; every franchise is run by a family, usually with children, rather than a group of people or even an organisation. This is a magazine that focuses on families and community. So please do not hesitate to get in touch with me and share some of your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you and your feedback. COMPETITION is back! For your chance to win a Family Pass to this year’s Royal Melbourne Show valued at $88, go to our Facebook page for details and how to enter. Entries close 18 September. Good luck! Rachel and Kirill
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Thank you for taking Your Child into your home and please support local business Editor Rachel Blake Call 0425 30 1986 Design & Layout Kirill Blake Email info@yourchildinmonash.com.au Ad Sales Rachel Blake and visit our Facebook page facebook.com/YourChildInMonash www.yourchildinmonash.com.au Your Child Areas Available for Advertising in VIC: Banyule & Nillumbik l Boroondara l Casey & Cardinia l Manningham l Monash l Whitehorse l Whittlesea l Yarra Ranges 4
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What’s on in Monash 04 Sep
Free Carers Workshops 2017 11am - 1.30pm (lunch provided) Book on 03 9561 8282 Wheelers Hill library Mee ng Room 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill 3150
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Na ve garden tour 10:30am - 12pm Call 03 9560 1655 95 Shepherd Road, Glen Waverley 3150
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Gardening with na ve plants 2pm - 4pm Call 03 9518 3555 Monash Seminar and Training Centre, 1A Atherton Road, Oakleigh 3166
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Winter Concert 2017 - Rhythm of the Islands 2pm - 4pm Call 03 9518 3636 Clayton Hall 264 Clayton Road
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Hands on mini researchers at Platypus Junction Mulgrave Young children have the opportunity of utilising digital devices, which have quickly become the tools of the culture at home, school, work and in the community. Platypus Junction embraces the link between learning opportunities and technology by providing digital tools to enhance learning. In an education environment as an engaged learning tool, the educators seek the use of technology to achieve enriched learner motivation, engagement and learning outcomes, together with progressive teaching opportunities and development. The educators ensure that technology offers an opportunity for children to engage in skills such as creativity, innovation, communication and collaboration. Never replacing active play or interaction with teachers and peers, it's all in the balance. According to Platypus Junction TV or DVD watching or passive non-interactive use of digital devices will be a part of their curriculums. Instead, technology is centred as a tool of investigation serving as a source of knowledge, to seek, discover and research. Constructing understanding and information in a fun hands on, interactive way that supports skills for life-long learning. The purpose-built childcare centre at Mulgrave has been designed to trigger imagination and engage curious minds to support the development of babies to 4-year-old kindergarten. The learning spaces are open, airy, bright and clean, they're full of life and designed around children's development to enable the perfect preparation for school.
Roof Top Garden
Level three houses a welcome area, kitchen and five separate age grouped rooms. Rooms include the calm and colourful babies' nursery, toddlers' rooms with plenty of spaces to explore and have fun, and three and fouryear-old Kindergartens complete with art spaces, music areas, active learning spaces and quiet zones for exploring their language and quiet play. There are also two, level three outdoor learning areas linked to the babies' nursery for outdoor sensory experiences and a kindergarten outdoor learning and exploration space in addition to our rooftop playground. Level four is home to a magical rooftop garden. A growing team of educators and teachers plus a qualified chef ensure all the needs of the children and families at the centre are met. Platypus Junction recognise how critical a child's early years are in the establishment of resilience, self-esteem and a love of learning – all crucial to a successful start to school. Unlike many childcare centres in the area, there is currently no waitlist, but that is sure to change soon with growing interest and immediate enrolments from tours. Platypus Junction business owners Dale and Julie Pearce have over 20 years' experience in childcare. They believe, “This is the future of childcare. We're raising the bar in this centre. It needs to be seen to get a sense of where we're headed. We welcome families to the centre to come and have a look.�
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● English-as-a Second language program ● Mul -Cultural educators ● Completely inclusive and halal-friendly Qualified chef cooks with FRESH ingredients
Call 9504 3668 for a tour at 3 Bees Early Learning Centre 22-24 Fentree Gully Rd, Oakleigh East 3166 3beeselc.com
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Maria Montessori Preschool Member of the Montessori Australia Foundation (MAF)
751 - 755 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill, 3150 www.mariamontessori.com.au
Give your child the best founda on for future learning and living. Maria Montessori Preschool provides firstclass care and educa on for children from 3 to 6 years of age in a s mula ng 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 educa onal 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)
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Enrolments Now Open For 2018, 3 and 4 Year Old Program
Bring your child with you to have a look at our kindergarten. 1 Milan Ct Dandenong Nth VIC 3175 or give us a call on SHALIMAR PARK 03 9795 5226 PRE SCHOOL
St Peter’s Primary School Clayton
Your Child’s Key to Success Come for a tour during school hours any day. Call Helen today on 03 9544 3032 www.spclayton.catholic.edu.au 19
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Visit our new website with lots of surprise: www.crocsplaycentre.com.au/clayton
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KIDS CORNER How many legs do you see?
Is this a musician or face of a lady?
Get to you bed.
Spot the differences.
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USEFUL INFORMATION Emergency Numbers
Ambulance Fire Police
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Hospitals Monash Hospital................................................. Austin Hospital...................................................... Royal Children’s Hospital (Parkville).......................
9594 6666 9496 5000 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 Compassionate Friends Helpline GriefLine
13 11 26 1800 551 800 13 11 14 1300 651 251 1300 606 024 13 12 78 1800 015 188 or 9373 0123 9349 1766 1800 806 272 1800 819 817 1300 364 673 13 000 SANDS/1300 072 637 1800 686 268 1800 641 091 9935 7400 / 1300 845 745
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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Fathers Day
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ADHD vs Visison Problems
儿童诗：梦阿姨的月饼店 爱在亲子班
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Cafes / Club / Restaurants Mulgrave Country Club Education / Early Learning / Schools 3Bees Early Learning Centre EASEL Art Heatherton Christian College Kids Unlimited Maria Montessori Pre-School Oakleigh Occasional Care Platypus Junctions Rosswood Kindergarten Sharlimar Park Pre School St Peter’s Primary School Starfish ELC Waverley Meadows Primary School Wheelers Hill ELC Events Royal Melbourne Show Silver Circus Health & Care / Sport Monash Link Health & Community Waverley Gymnastic Centre Photography / Talent Photobook Australia Play / Care Centre / Museum Base Camp Kids Crocs Playcentre Clayton Lollipop’s Playland & Café Noble Park RushHQ UpUnlimited Services / Agencies Bendigo Bank Fletcher’s Work From Home
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这么闭 吧， 别问月饼什么时候 吃 只有 急得 伙， 满 子乱跳。
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作者：Jessica Jiang 什么是亲子班？ “寓教于乐”是澳洲幼教的根本精神，专业幼教人士非常推荐儿童在游乐中学 习。而亲子班（Playgroup）顾名思义，就是一个以游乐为主，以促进幼儿身心发展和 家庭亲子关系为目的的活动，主要适合有5岁以下幼儿的家庭。 为什么参加亲子班？ 0到5岁是孩子身心发展的关键期，而家长作为孩子最早也是最重要的老师，与孩 子的关系以及对孩子的教育会影响孩子的一生。 亲子班不仅为幼儿提供了一个轻松有趣的游乐学习环境，也为家长们创造了一个 互相交流和学习借鉴的机会。同时，由于亲子班的环境与幼儿园类似，孩子可以在家 长的陪伴下与家庭以外的人进行互动，提前模拟并锻炼融入此类环境的能力，帮助孩 子入园时实现平稳过渡。 在澳洲，由于越来越多的家长感受到了亲子班的益处，亲子班慢慢变成了孩子 们走出家门、接触外界的第一站。 各种亲子班有什么不同？ 墨尔本的各个社区都有各种各样的亲子班供家长选择，在这里我们介绍三种最常 见的亲子班模式： 1.家长自发组织的亲子班 很多市政府、社区中心和教堂会提供场地和玩具等资源，供当地有幼儿的家庭自 发组织亲子班。这类亲子班通常由家长轮流负责布置场地与组织活动，形式相对灵 活，收费也比较低廉。 2.有老师带领的亲子班 有的亲子班有专门的老师和助手负责设计和主持每次的活动。这类亲子班通常有 一定的收费，但是活动的多样性和连贯性更高。同时由于很多老师具有幼教文凭和工 作经验，家长可以从他们那里获取切实可行的育儿建议。 3.有特定文化背景的亲子班 有的亲子班建立在特定的文化背景上，希望将自己的语言和传统，在轻松愉快的 亲子活动中传承给下一代。这 样的亲子班通常可以有效地培 养幼儿对该文化或语言的兴趣 和早期能力，为他们将来系统 的学习奠定基础。 总而言之，亲子班的益处 多多 。2016年澳洲幼教普查 的数据表明，定期参加亲子班 的幼儿，身心各项发展更能够 达标。如果你的家里也有5岁 以下的小朋友，不妨带他／她 试试这种优质的幼教活动吧！
Jessica Jiang is the director of Real Mandarin. Her passion is helping children learn Mandarin with fun and effectiveness. www.realmandarin.com.au
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