April 1, 2016 WIN Movie passes, DVDs, Books, KidzKutz Pamper
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April 1, 2016 WIN Movie passes, DVDs, Books, KidzKutz Pamper
April 1, 2016 WHAT’S ON The best ideas to keep you out of trouble these school holidays LEGO FRENZY WIN a family pass to Brick Man’s epic collection at Elizabeth Quay WIN Movie passes, DVDs, Books, KidzKutz Pamper Package and tickets to Fairbridge Festival COHUNU KOALA PARK WOOHOO! SCHOOL’S OUT! This edition is jam-packed with ideas for keeping you out of trouble these holidays. There are loads of events, fabulous shows, new films, workshops, festivals and discount vouchers to check out. Our young book reviewers have plenty of new titles for you to ponder and be amazed by all the great outdoor activities on offer. And don’t miss our giveaways. There’s movie and theatre tickets, books, passes to Ryan McNaught’s Brick Man Experience at Elizabeth Quay, plus a weekend family pass, including camping, at the fabo Fairbridge Festival. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ADULTS $15.00 CHILDREN $5.00 OPEN 10AM to 4PM DAILY Railway weekends School and Public Holidays THE TEAM Happy holidays! Editor’s PICK OF THE BUNCH FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL • April 15-17 • Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra This family-friendly celebration of folk and world music is held in a traffic-free, self-contained rural village and promises something for everyone. Nearly 100 acts contribute to a most amazing magical escape. Come for a day or camp for the three-day weekend. This unique eco-village is the size of a small town with more than 50 buildings scattered among the 30ha of bush and farmland, amid the native flowers and wildlife. Tickets from $31.90. Bookings, camping and glamping information, packages and full program at fairbridgefestival.com.au. The village is five minutes north of Pinjarra on South West Highway. FEATURES EDITOR Mark Mallabone 9482 3574 [email protected] EDITOR Jenni Storey [email protected] COVER Rochelle Smith ADVERTISING Affinee Lai 9482 3627 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Souvenir Photo Session times 10am to 4pm For a memorable souvenir photo, cuddle one of our cuddly koalas! More info phone: 9526 2966 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cohunu.com.au 1396428πIKMR060712 WE HAVE RELOCATED TO BYFORD Just off South West Highway Nettleton Road, Byford Fairbridge Festival is giving School’s Out readers the chance to win a Weekend Family Pass (two children and two adults, valued at $716) to this awesome event. To be in the running, email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Make sure you write “Fairbridge Festival” in the subject field. * See Terms and Conditions, on this page INDEX Pixie All entries will be drawn at random. Prizes will be posted within 24 hours. Employees of The West Australian and their immediate families are ineligible to enter. By entering you must have read and agreed to the terms and conditions at competitions.thewest.com.au/ online-comps/thewestcomau/124. By entering a School’s Out competition, you consent to Seven West Media using your personal information for the purpose of Seven West Media and its related entities sending you information regarding programs, products and services available through them and/or through their business partners, and to WA Newspapers, from time to time sharing your personal information with carefully selected business partners for the purpose of them sending you such information directly. We will always provide you with the ability to opt out of those communications. By entering this competition, children under the age of 15 are acknowledging they have the permission of a parent or guardian. Entries are subject to Seven West Media privacy policy — thewest.com.au/privacypolicy. GO WILD........................4 BOOKS ...........................8 LEGO.............................10 SHOWS..........................11 ANZAC DAY ..................12 SCIENCE ........................13 MOVIES.........................14 ROLL UP free • 11am-4pm, April 9-22 • Karrinyup Shopping Centre Hit the roller rink in the Centre Court. Sessions run until 8pm Thursdays. Suitable for shoe size 9+. BYO socks. Visit karrinyupcentre.com.au. FREE FLICKS FOR KIDS • 5.30pm, April 9, 16 & 23 • Northbridge Piazza 3 Pack a picnic and enjoy a family night out under the stars. Movies include Big Hero 6 (PG) April 9, Inside Out (PG) April 16 and Turbo (G) April 23. Arrive early to nab a comfy beanbag or BYO rug or low chairs. The piazza is at the corner of James and Lake streets. BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL • 11am-8.30pm, April 16 & 9am-5pm, April 17 • Langley Park A vibrant cultural celebration featuring dragon and lion dancing, calligraphy demonstrations, art and craft, tai chi, meditation, parades, vegetarian food fair, fireworks and a baby-blessing ceremony to mark the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama in India about 2500 years ago. Visit bliawa.wix.com/buddhabirthday. LUDO CHALLENGE • April 11-24 • Ikea, Innaloo Spend hours playing the 6th century classic board game ludo, plus other traditional games such as chess and backgammon. Visit ikea.com/aa/en/store/perth /activities for more holiday activities at Ikea DISC GOLF • 8am-4pm • Curtin University, Bentley Try your hand at the new sports craze that involves throwing frisbees into a basket around a nine-hole, 18-tee free championship course around the pine trees. BYO frisbee or head to Curtin Stadium to grab a score card, buy a disc and warm up at the practice tee. Free parking and cafe available. Visit perthdiscgolf.com. JUNGLE BOOK • 10am-4pm, April 11-24 • Garden City Shopping Centre Watch live shows about The Jungle Book, make an animal mask, meet characters, be energised by Mowgli and give Baloo a cuddle at an art and craft activity workshop. Suits ages 7-16. Sunday sessions start at 11am. Giant Sea Creature Sand Sculptures Interactive Activities Face Painting 9-25 April sands ALIVE Emerging from the sand of AQWA’s Stingray Bay will be giant sea creature sculptures created before your very eyes. Watch our Sand Sculpture Artist at work or take part in one of our interactive activities – it’s Stingray Bay like you’ve never seen it before and it’s just one part of your awesome underwater journey at AQWA! Hillarys Boat Harbour | 9447 7500 | aqwa.com.au | Open Daily 10am - 5pm discover more AUTUMN ART gowild • 10.30am-12.30pm, April 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 & 22 • WA Museum – Kalgoorlie-Boulder Learn new skills and create autumn art pieces taking inspiration from the spectacular leaves, blue sky and red dirt of the Goldfields. Cost $5. Bookings essential via 9021 8533. Visit museum.wa.gov.au/ whats-on/school-holidays/ kalgoorlie-boulder for more holiday workshops. 4 SANDS ALIVE • Hourly from 11.30am, April 9-25 • AQWA Watch giant sea creatures emerge from the sand and turn into giant sculptures in Stingray Bay. Take part in a hands-on activity or just watch the sand artist at work. Free face painting from 11am-1pm at the Discovery Pool. Included in general admission. Don’t miss the sharks, turtles and stingrays in the aquarium and make sure you meet some rare and deadly sea creatures during your visit. Visit aqwa.com.au for entry prices and opening times. AQWA is at Hillarys Boat Harbour. ROCK ON • 2-4pm, April 11-13 • Rock Scholars, Osborne Park Enrol in a guitar masterclass in set-up and maintenance, tone and tonality or advanced FX and guitar gymnastics. Costs $60 for a two-hour session. Suitable for musicians from beginner to advanced. Designed for young players 8-18 years who want to master their instrument, learn the intricacies of what makes it work and fully understand the tonal and sonic possibilities of the electric guitar. Drum and recording clinics also available. Visit rockscholars.com.au for booking details and information. COOKIE CREATIONS • 10am-noon, April 16 • BWG Steakhouse, Applecross Learn from a team of chefs and assistants and receive a collection of the recipes featured on the day to take home. Designed for children with little experience in the kitchen. Suitable for ages 6-12. Cost $70. Bookings and information at bwgsteakhouse.com.au/ events/kids-cooking -classes. PARKOUR CAMPS WILD, WONDERFUL GARDEN • 11am-2.30pm, April 18 • Grapevine Community Centre, Ellenbrook Join Louise Cook to explore your imagination and the garden’s micro world. Includes sewing, quilting and fabric-painting skills, making a garden bag, a pom pom rabbit and a quilted vegetable or potted cabbage pincushion. Cost $15. Suits 5-8 years. Materials supplied. BYO lunch. Visit mundaringartscentre.com.au/ april-school-holiday-workshops. CUDDLY ANIMAL FARM • 9.30am-4.30pm daily Be greeted by the fence-jumping, fun-loving AJ the goat or Gus the goose who likes to sleep under cars. Grab a bucket and hand-feed the baby rabbits, guinea pigs, chooks, turkeys, ducks and even the resident emus. There’s also tractor-train rides, bouncy castle, pony rides and a playground at this Swan Valley attraction. Entry $18 (children $13). Visit cuddlyanimalfarm.com.au. • April 11-15 & April 18-22 • Movement Co, Osborne Park HUMPTY’S SHOWTIME • April 9-24 • Multiple venues From Lakelands to Churchlands, catch a live Play School concert at a venue across the city and South West. The 40-minute show will have loads of singing, dancing and jumping with Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Meeka. Tickets $22 from kidspromotions.com.au. Check out this new multi-disciplinary movement facility and learn the art of parkour — the French obstacle course-based training program that develops strength and resilience. Prices from $99. Suits ages 8-12 and 13-17. Bookings and information at movementco.com.au. BAGS OF FUN • 10am-3pm, April 11 • Fremantle Arts Centre Create your own colourful, screen-printed tote bag using a tangram. This traditional Chinese puzzle, made up of seven pieces, can be arranged in different patterns to create a geometric stencil for your print. Cost $87. Suits ages 5-8. Bookings, details and other workshops at fac.org.au. JUNIOR GARDENERS • 9.30-11.30am, April 12 & 19 • Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone Put your green fingers to work and discover the magic of this amazing park in the Perth Hills. Cost is $10 (includes park entry and morning tea). Visit araluenbotanicpark.com.au for booking details and information on other school holiday activities. CIRCUS JOSEPH ASHTON • April 8-24 • Midland Oval Roll up and see the Ashton family show which has spanned more than 150 years and seven generations of circus performers. This traditional show with a contemporary twist is a family-friendly circus. Tickets from $15 via circusjosephashton.com.au. Multiple sessions daily. The big top can be found on Morrison Road. KIDS KERFUFFLE DESSERT GARDEN gowild • 9am-1.30pm, April 16 • 4.30-9.30pm, April 8, 15 & 22 • Stirling Civic Gardens • Twilight Hawkers Market, Forrest Place Climb, jump, crawl, slide and run An Eat Drink Perth event featuring a around the ultimate kids’ whimsical pop-up grassed garden offering obstacle course. There will be chocolatey, cakey, creamy and sugary slips and slides, climbing walls, delights. Free entry. ball pits, monkey bars and inflatables. Costs $10 for a 30-minute session. Suits ages 6-12. Free performances, hands-on arts and crafts, music shows, bubbles, games and food for under-6s. Free entry. Bookings and information at stirling.wa.gov.au/kids-kerfuffle. JOHN HUGHES SLOPESTYLE CIRCUITS & SOUNDS A BMX and mountain bike festival featuring an urban downhill race, BMX jump jam, MTB slopestyle jam, hawkers’ markets, children’s cycling clinics, BMX stunt show and Red Bull DJ. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy the spectacle of this family-friendly event. • Noon-4pm, April 11 • Northbridge Piazza A free City of Perth workshop on electronics and sound-making with Joni and Josh from Joni in the Moon. Learn how to make your own sensors and circuits and plug them into electronic instruments and software to play your own custom sonic creations. Registrations essential at eventbrite.com.au/e/circuitssounds-workshop-tickets-22516219619. Suits ages 12-17. DISCOVER TREASURES • 10.30am-2.30pm, April 9-24 • WA Museum, Perth Explore treasures from around the world, decorate your own gold neckpiece or assemble a fabulous Indonesian shadow puppet like the ones on display for A History of the World in 100 Objects. Investigate toys from the past. Bring in one of your own toys to give it its museum moment: to be photographed and examined at the WA Museum. Free entry and $2 for puppets and neckpiece activities. Visit museum.wa.gov.au/ whats-on/school-holidays/perth. ROLL ALONG • 9am-11am, April 12 & 19 • Troy Park, Attadale Try some cross-country skiing without the snow using wheeled skis, ski boots and poles. Learn the basics from Roller Ski Australia through drills, challenges and fun related activities to improve balance and technique. The park is on the foreshore in Burke Drive. Cost is $59 for two introduction sessions, including gear. BYO socks, water and helmet (and knee pads and bike gloves if you have some). Suits ages 8-16. Booking details and information at rollerskiaustralia.com.au. FAMILY S TICKET G SELLIN 4 TICKETS 89 $ SATURDAY FAST SUPER SAVER ONLINE PRICE 25 $ +BF MONDAY • Noon-6pm, April 17 • Edward Millen Reserve, Victoria Park 3165136DNAL03242016 5 ULTIMATE THRILL & KIDS RIDES � WATERSLIDES � LIVE SHOWS � ROVING BANDS 2 Sessions Daily: 9am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 5pm Free Parking - Xscape at the City, Belmont Park. Phone 08 6109 0993 BUY ONLINE & SAVE! www.xscapeatthecity.com.au +BF go wild 6 CIRCUS FUN • April 11-15 • Old Customs House, Fremantle Learn to juggle, walk the tight-wire, hang from a trapeze, build a human pyramid or ascend a silk at a Circus WA workshop. Sessions suit ages 5-7, 8-11 and 12-17. The venue is at 8 Phillimore Street. Cost $29. Bookings and information at circuswa.com. SURF’S UP • April 11-24 • Big Wave Surfing School, Secret Harbour Two-day learn-to-surf clinics for the whole family in small groups in waist-deep water. Cost $89 children, $99 adults (includes boards and wetsuits). Bookings and details at surfingschool.com.au. ART CAMP HOLIDAY HEROES • 9.30 & 11am, April 18-21 • Belmont Forum Join a free Kaboom Toons comic-drawing workshop with former Walt Disney Animation artist Jason Trevenen. Bookings essential at belmontforum.com.au or call 9478 2152. At 227 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale. • 8.30am-4.30pm, April 12-15 & 19-22 • Perth City Farm Take a day-long workshop in circus, visual arts, woodwork, cooking, music, gardening, photography or environment. Something for every taste and age available. Cost is $80 a day and includes meals. Visit cirquest.com.au for bookings and details. A CUT ABOVE GO FISH • April 12-14 • Hillarys Yacht Club Take part in a junior fishing clinic. Rig a rod, cast and learn about boat safety. Includes sausage sizzles, weigh-ins and competitions. Suits ages 9-16. Cost $200. Call 9246 2833 or visit hillarysyachtclub.com.au. The club is at 65 Northside Drive. Be pampered at a special salon just for kids. Kidz Kutz offers awesome packages which include a hair-up and a personal styling session at salons in Innaloo, Hillarys and Joondalup. Younger kids can enjoy sitting in a Barbie jeep, a fire truck or a frog while they have their hair cut. There’s even personal television screens with every specialty chair, plus a free lollipop or hair bow with every cut. And Kidz Kutz offers a combo deal for parents! Visit kidzkutzwa.com. Kidz Kutz Innaloo is giving School’s Out readers the chance to win one of five Pamper Packages, worth $53 each. To enter just email [email protected] by 5pm, April 7. Put Kidz Kutz in the subject field and don’t forget to include your name, address and age. ZOORASSIC PARK HOLIDAY CARNIVALE • 9-5pm daily • Perth Zoo Check out the 19 life-sized and lifelike dinosaurs which have been brought to life through computerised mechanics enabling them to move and roar. The exhibition includes the largest dinosaur ever displayed in the Southern Hemisphere, the Argentinosaurus which is a staggering 18m long and 9m tall. Visit perthzoo.wa.gov.au for entry costs, maps and information about other zoo events of Jurassic proportions. • 9am-12.30pm & 1.30-5pm, April 9-25 • Xscape at the City, Burswood Live entertainment, six new rides, water slides and regular attractions. Tickets $25. Bookings and information at xscapeatthecity.com.au/aprilholiday-carnivale. Next to Belmont Raceourse off Victoria Park Drive. ESCAPE TOUR • 10am, April 11, 13, 15, 16, 20 & 22 • Fremantle Prison Join an exclusive tour for children aged 5-12. Visit the sites of dramatic escapes and hear daring tales. Cost $11. Bookings essential via fremantleprison.com.au. CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC • 11am-4pm, April 13-15 & April 20-22 • Art Gallery of WA Tell your story with a comic after a tour of Comic Tragics: the exploding language of contemporary comic art. Explore the inner life of the comic and step beyond superhero into the super personal. Entry via gold coin. Visit artgallery.wa.gov.au. BUSH SURVIVAL • 10am-3pm, April 11 • Perth Hills Discovery Centre A fun-filled activity designed to capture children’s imagination. Suits ages 8-12. Cost $25. Bookings and information on other holiday activities at nearertonature.dpaw. wa.gov.au. DESIGN CUBBY • 10.30am-12.30pm, April 18 • State Library, Perth Join artist Samantha Hughes and help her decorate the Better Beginnings Book Cubby. Your art will travel to public libraries across the State. Suits ages 6-12. Free but bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au. The session will be held at the Story Place, Mezzanine Level, 25 Francis Street. JUMPING BEANBALLS • 10.30am-noon, April 19-21 • WA Museum — Albany Discover what a pulse is, how they grow, and why they are so important in feeding the world. Create three balls of bouncing beans, and then with expert help master the skill of juggling. Suits ages 6-12. Cost $7. Bookings and other pulse activities at museum.wa.gov.au/whats-on/school-holidays/albany. TRADE WINDS • 10.30am-1.30pm, April 11-15 & April 18-22 • Shipwreck Galleries, Fremantle Step back in time to an era of traders and treasures. Become a Spice Captain working for a Dutch shipping company. Collect a clue sheet and set sail to collect valuable spices and reap your coin reward. Cost $3. Suits ages 4+. Visit museum.wa.gov.au/whats-on/schoolholidays/shipwrecks. BURGER MASTERCLASS • April 18-24 • Grill’d Ocean Keys, Mt Lawley and Shafto Lane Learn about healthy eating and how to make your own healthy burger. Cost $20, includes a burger, chips and drink and a take-home goodie bag. Email [email protected] (April 18-19), [email protected] (April 20-21) or [email protected] (April 24) for details and bookings. SOCCER SCHOOL • 9am-3pm, April 12-22 • Willetton, Rockingham, Subiaco, Carramar, Melville, Mosman Park and Dunsborough Meet Perth Glory stars and refine your skills. Cost $160. Bookings and information at perthglory.com.au. go wild 7 BE A SPORT • 9am-3pm, April 11-15, April 18-22 • Kidz ’n Sport A great range of fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Includes soccer, AFL, basketball, netball, minkey, catching, throwing and agility. Suits ages 3-9 and 90 minute, three-hour or all-day sessions available. Costs from $30. Ten locations across Perth. Visit kidznsport.com.au for bookings and details. DIARY OF A TENNIS PRODIGY books by Shamini Flint, illustrated by Sally Heinrich 8 Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to with hilarious results. Ages 7-11. Published by Allen&Unwin $9.99 I AM DOODLE CAT by Ken Patrick and Lauren Marriott A tomato-red Doodle Cat rejoices in everyday pleasures such as swimming in the ocean, wearing a favourite onesie and playing guitar. A cheerful book to encourage imagination, celebration of the things we love and finding the magic in silliness. Ages 4-6. Published by Scribe $19.99 EAGLE, CROW AND EMU by Gladys Milroy and Jill Milroy Told in the tradition of teaching stories, these avian tales take young readers on adventures of self-discovery and fulfilment with endearing animal characters and exciting plot lines. Ages 6-10. Published by Fremantle Press $14.99 Scribe is giving School’s Out readers the chance to win one of three copies of I Am Doodle Cat. To be in the running just email* [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write “Doodle Cat” in the subject field and include your name and address. Fremantle Press is giving School’s Out readers the chance win one of five copies of Eagle, Crow and Emu. To be in the running just email* [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write “Eagle, Crow and Emu” in the subject field and include your name and address. by Philip Ardagh, illustrated by Axel Scheffler Over the years, the Grunts have made more than a few enemies. But fortunately they’re all safely behind bars. Or are they? There’s been a prison breakout and three of them want revenge. The Grunts are neither clean nor clever but their adventures are most definitely terrific reading fun. Ages 9-12. Published by Allen & Unwin $17.99 CRABBING WITH DAD by Paul Seden A delightful picture book that pays homage to the quintessential Australian pursuit of fishing and crabbing with friends and family. Mahli and Sam join Dad in the boat to set crab pots in the creek. Ages 5-8. Published by Magabala Books $17.95 ZARKORA: THE LOST KINGDOM by Nicholas and Alison Lochel Review by ANASTASIA ARTO, 11 This is a wonderful fantasy adventure book where the two main characters Neleik and Ervine try and save their kidnapped sister. Throughout their adventures they face many dangerous characters such as dragons and giants. They also meet a few friends that will help them on the way. This book, being the second in the series, made me want to read the other book because this one was really good. I think this book really shows how you have to help your family no matter what. Anyone who likes fantasy or adventure books will love Zarkora. Ages 9-14. Published by Hachette Australia. RRP $16.99 BOOK YOUR SPOT Would you like to be a guest book reviewer for School’s Out? Just email your name, address and age to schoolsout@ thewest.com.au. THE BIG BOOK OF MR BADGER by Leigh Hobbs Review by CHRISTIAN ARTO, 9 I found this book funny, enjoyable and easy to read. Mr Badger works at the Boubles Grand Hotel in charge of special events. The book is made up of four stories that continue on from each other. They are all mysteries. One of the stories is about a girl called Sylvia Smothers-Curruthers who has a seventh birthday at the hotel and she throws a tantrum which Mr Badger has to deal with. The other stories in the book are about The Missing Ape, The Difficult Duchess and The Magic Mirror. You’ll love this book if THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD by Russell Hoban The story of a tin father and son who dance under a Christmas tree until they break the ancient clockwork rules and are themselves broken. Thrown away, then rescued from a dustbin and repaired by a tramp, they set out on a dangerous quest for a family and a place of their own — the magnificent doll’s house, the plush elephant and the tin seal they had once knew in the toy shop. Ages 7-10. Published by Allen & Unwin $14.99 you like mysteries with a funny twist. Ages 6-11. Published by Allen&Unwin. RRP $16.99 THE ADVENTURES OF MISS PETITFOUR by Anne Michaels Review by GIGI-ROSE ARTO, 6 I like this book because it was nice to read and it has good pictures. The book Miss Petitfour is about a lady using her picnic rug to fly, with her cats holding on as well. She has 16 cats and they have nice names. The names are Minky, Misty, Taffy, Purrsia, Pirate, Mustard, Moutarde, Hemdela, Earring, Grigorovitch, Clasby, Captain Captain, Captain Catkin, Captain Clothespin, Your Shyness, Sizzles and they are all very different. There are six different stories in this book, they are all magical and fantastic. Some of the words are quite tricky. Ages 7+. Published by Bloomsbury. RRP $19.99 * TERMS AND CONDITIONS page 2 THE GRUNTS ON THE RUN SANDRIDER I LOVE ME by Angie Sage Alice TodHunter Moon — known as Tod — couldn’t be happier in her new life as an apprentice at the fabled Wizard Tower. Although she misses her best friends, Ferdie and Oskar, she has never been surrounded by so much Magyk. And yet the threat from the evil sorcerer Oraton-Marr remains. In a race against time, Tod must find the last ever Orm Egg before it hatches, for whomsoever the baby Orm imprints on at birth will gain unlimited power. But with witches thwarting her every move, she will need all her wits and skills about her. Will she reach the Orm Egg in time? Ages 9+. Published by Bloomsbury $15.99 A delightful picture book celebrating individuality and joyous self-esteem, in bouncy, rhythmic prose and riotous colour. Ages 0-8. Published by Fremantle Press $24.99 Fremantle Press is giving School’s Out readers the chance win one of five copies of I Love Me. To be in the running just email* [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write “I Love Me” in the subject field and include your name and address. SNOW SISTER by Emma Carroll THE GRUMPY LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER Ever since her sister, Agnes, died, Pearl has a tradition every time it snows. She makes a person out of snow. A snow sister. It makes Christmas feel a little less lonely. On Christmas Eve, her father receives a letter about a long-lost relative’s will. Is their luck about to change? In anticipation of a better Christmas, Pearl goes to beg credit at Mr Noble’s grocery to get ingredients for a Christmas pudding. But she is refused and is chased down the street where she is hit by a hansom cab. The snow is falling so hard that they can’t take her home. She'll have to stay at Flintfield Manor overnight, in a haunted room. Will Pearl make it home for Christmas? Ages 9-12. Published by Allen&Unwin $16.99 by Terrizita Corpus The amusing tale of a stormy wet-season night at the Broome lighthouse. Meet Cassius the hermit crab, Jacob the jellyfish, Bruce the bluebone and more sea creatures as they head down the beach and race up the lighthouse staircase to escape a wild storm — all while the lighthouse keeper is out checking the lamp for passing ships. When he discovers his bed has been taken over by slimy sea creatures, he is very grumpy. Ages 5-8. Published by Magabala Books $17.95 books by Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina RED MOON RISING by Paula Harrison From the moment Laney sees a blood-red moon, her life is changed forever. For Laney learns that she's a faerie, a member of the Mist Tribe, and she discovers this truth at a time of extreme danger. The faerie tribes are under threat from a dark power that wants to reign supreme. Laney will need all her new-found skills to hold the faerie world together. Ages 9-12. Published by Allen & Unwin $14.99 TREEHOUSE FUN BOOK by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton Stuff to write, pictures to draw and puzzles to solve! Plunge into a crazy activity book like no other. Create your own treehouse levels, make your own ice-cream flavours, write to-do lists, spot the differences and find your way out of the Maze of Doom. Ages 6-12. Published by Pan Macmillan $12.99 9 THE CLEO STORIES: A FRIEND AND A PET by Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood Review by SOPHIA FIELDEN, 6 This book has two stories. The first is Cleo Makes a Friend. It’s raining outside and Cleo is bored. She’s counting raindrops. She doesn’t have any friends to play with because they’re all busy. Her mum wants her to clean her room but she doesn’t want to. Cleo likes to dress up and is wearing a giraffe costume. I’m happy when Cleo finds a friend in the mirror after using her imagination. In the second story Cleo wants to find a pet. Her friend Nick has just got a new puppy and Cleo wants one but her parents say no. It feels like all of her friends have pets except for her. She’s sad but then she has an idea. She remembers the snails that were in the garden and puts five of them in a box to keep as her pets. The pictures are really nice in pencil and colours and I like the costumes that Cleo wears, especially her cat burglar one. I think girls and boys would like this book but mostly girls. Ages 5-8. Published by Allen&Unwin. RRP $16.99 DANDELIONS by Katrina McKelvey and Kirrili Lonergan Review by GRACIE TOMLINSON, 5 This book is about a young girl who loves dandelions. She imagines all the magical places dandelions go when they are blown in the wind. I liked this book because it’s about a girl playing with her dad. I enjoyed the parts where she imagines where the puffballs go, especially when they are up in the sky with the hot air balloons. The pictures are very colourful and like paintings. This book made me feel a little sad at the start, when the girl wanted her dandelions to grow, but happy at the end. I think young girls who love nature and their dads would enjoy this book. Ages 4-8. Published by EK Books. RRP $24.99 KIDGLOVZ by Julie Hunt Review by JESSICA MORRIS, 9 At first look this is not really a book I would choose at a library or bookshop as I prefer books about cats or adventure, such as spirit animals and Harry Potter. But I would definitely recommend this book for people who like reading books with lots of pictures as the illustrations are excellent though they are in black and white which looks a bit sad. The characters are interesting. I liked the dog Hugo the most who was KidGlovz’s faithful companion through the book. It made me feel a little sad because KidGlovz didn’t have enough food to eat or get enough sleep. He lost three of his fingers and he was an orphan. I would prefer a happier story but I’m glad I kept reading. I have now read it four times. Ages 8-10. Published by Allen&Unwin. RRP $24.99 science 10 BLOCK OUT! BRICK MAN EXPERIENCE – THE COMPLETE COLLECTION BY RYAN McNAUGHT • From 9.30am, April 7-20 • Elizabeth Quay Immerse yourself in all things Lego as Ryan McNaught presents his remarkable collection of 60 creations in Ashton’s Big Top tent. Check out the biggest ever Star Wars build, a Qantas A380, a Ferrari and the world’s largest Lego flower. There are also behind-the-scenes stories and interactive building zones where you can create your own masterpiece. Suitable for the whole family. Multiple sessions daily. Tickets from $27.35 from brickmanexperience.com.au. The Brick Man is offering School’s Out readers the chance to win one of two family passes to see his epic collection in Perth. Email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm, April 6 for your chance to win. Don’t forget to write “Brick man” in the subject field. * See Terms and Conditions, page 2 BUILD IT SPEED PLAY • 11am-2pm, April 11-16 & April 18-23 • Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, Clarkson Check out this free interactive brick zone outside. There will be freestyle building at Lego play tables, competitive build challenges and professional displays by the Perth Adult Brick Society. Get creative and let your imagination run wild. Suits children under 12. Registration essential. Visit oceankeys.net.au. ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS • April 19-20 • Scitech, West Perth Become an engineer using Lego. Using kits specially designed by e2 Young Engineers, create a moving, mechanical prototype of a vehicle. Cost $23. Multiple sessions daily for children aged 9-12 and 13-15. Cost $23. Book at scitech.org.au. A TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC • 11am & 2pm, April 11 • Koorliny Arts Centre, Kwinana Be swept away on a magical floating island with a toothless crocodile, a happy shark and a lovable teddy bear as the Kazoos perform a musical comedy for the young and the young at heart. Suits ages 2-7. Tickets $15 from koorliny.com.au. shows 11 THE LITTLE PRINCE • April 9-23 • Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Fremantle The Little Prince leaves his tiny planet and begins an adventure thatreveals there are things that can only be discovered with the heart. For more than 70 years this story has brought joy to all ages. Multiple sessions daily. Tickets $25 from sppt.asn.au. H ADVENTURE ICE AGE LIVE! A MAMM23;OT noon, April 24 • 2pm, April 22; 2pm & 6pm, April • Perth Arena exceptional ice-skating skills in Sid, Manny, Diego and Scrat show off their r. Tickets from $43 from this aerial arts, puppetry and film spectacula ticketek.com.au. CATS • From April 16 • Crown Theatre See one of the longest-running shows in the West End and on Broadway. Since its world premiere in 1981, Cats has been presented in over 30 countries in 15 different languages. Tickets from $90 via catsthemusical.com/ australia. SHREK JUNIOR – THE MUSICAL BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM • 10am and 12.30pm, April 10 • Regal Theatre Ben and Holly help Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, go on a trip into the Big World with tooth fairy Nanny Plum and plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle. Featuring full-size characters and colourful costumes, this beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family. Watch out for the jelly flood! Tickets from $29.90 from ticketek.com.au. • April 15-23 • Roleystone Theatre Everyone’s favourite ogre leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue Princess Fiona and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale, Shrek Junior is an irreverent show with a message for both kids and adults. Multiple sessions available. Tickets $20 (concession $15) from roleystonetheatre.com.au. The theatre is at 587 Brookton Highway. MAY FREE TRIAL Register by 9 May COMPETITION 201 6 Brainstorm ideas, be persuasive and be creative as you ‘Design an Ad’ for a real company! Entry is open to primary and secondary students in WA schools. Trial the Kumon English or Maths Programme from 16–31 May 2016 Further details, including advertising briefs, can be found online at education.thewest.com.au/competitions Entries close Friday July 1 Design an Ad for one of these companies! WIN GREAT ENTRY PRIZES! IS FREE Find out how we can develop in your child: • • • • PHONE 9482 3717 EMAIL [email protected] ONLINE education.thewest.com.au ED! 3166632DNAL03242016 calculation and reading ability concentration a daily study and reading habit the confidence to learn independently. Contact your local Kumon Instructor to secure your child’s place in the Free Trial! T&Cs apply. Phone 1800 458 666 or visit au.kumonglobal.com. OUR LITTLEST DIGGER anzac Several young French and Belgian orphans were reportedly smuggled into Australia by Diggers in 1919. According to the Australian War Memorial, an 11-year-old French boy wandered into an Australian camp on December 25, 1918. Members of the Australian Flying Corp were sitting down to Christmas dinner at Bickendorf, Germany, when little Henri Heremene wandered in. He had been an orphan since 1914. Henri’s father was killed in the first week of the war and his mother and sister shortly after when the Germans shelled his house. For the duration of the war he befriended a succession of English units, travelling across battlefields. The Australian squadron adopted Henri as their “mascot”. They fed and clothed him and he was given a uniform. Henri quickly became known as “Little Digger”. In 1919, Air Mechanic Private Tim William Tovell smuggled Henri across the English Channel and back to Australia in an oat sack. Private Tovell adopted Henri and he lived in Queensland until his death in a motorcyle accident in 1928. 12 Recipe ANZAC BISCUITS Anzac biscuits were sent to our soldiers on the Western Front because they would last a long time out of the fridge. Back home they were sold at local fairs and stalls to raise money for the troops. Ingredients • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 cup plain flour • 2⁄3 cup coconut • 2⁄3 cup brown sugar • 125g butter • 2 tblsp golden syrup • 2 tblsp cold water • 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda Method Line three baking trays with baking paper then preheat oven to 160C. Mix together oats, coconut, sugar and flour in a large bowl. Chop butter and place in a saucepan with golden syrup and water then put on the stove over a medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until butter has melted. Stir in bicarb soda then add the saucepan contents to the large bowl. Mix well. Roll level tablespoons into balls then put on trays about 5cm apart. Flatten a little with a fork. Cook for about 10 minutes or until a light gold colour. Leave for 5 minutes then slide on to a wire rack to cool. A SOLDIER, A DOG AND A BOY by Libby Hathorn A moving story, told completely in dialogue, about a young Australian soldier in the battle of the Somme. Walking through the fields away from the front, he finds what he thinks is a stray dog and decides to adopt it as a mascot for his company. Then he meets Jacques, the homeless orphan boy who owns the dog. The soldier realises that Jacques needs the dog more — and perhaps needs his help as well. Ages 6+. Published by Hachette $14.99 Hachette Australia has five Anzac book packs to give away to School’s Out readers. Each pack contains one copy each of A Soldier, A Dog and A Boy; My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day, by Catriona Hoy; Five Times Dizzy and Dancing in the Anzac Deli, by Nadia Wheatley and Memorial, by Gary Crew, illustrated by Shaun Tan. To be in the running to win one of these packs, each valued at $66, just email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. * See Terms and Conditions, page 2 WHAT’S ON ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE • 11am, April 25 • Langley Park A free concert celebration at the end of the Anzac Parade. Featuring the Salvation Army Fortress Band and a 60-strong choir drawn from Schola Cantori, Chorus Angelicus, Phoenix, the Alumni Singers and Aaralyn Children’s Choir. UP PERISCOPE • 9.30am-4pm, April 8-25 • WA Museum – Geraldton Periscopes were used in the trenches during wars as a safe way to observe the enemy. Make a mini working periscope and see if you can spot things out of your line of sight. Cost $3 (no session April 12). Suits ages 6+. This is just one of several Anzac workshops at the museum, including the poppy project, pocket diaries, discover your Anzac history and the Remember Me: The Lost Diggers of Vignacourt exhibition. Visit museum.wa. gov.au/whats-on/schoolholidays/geraldton for bookings and more holiday events. The museum is at 2 Museum Place. WAR AT SEA – THE NAVY IN WWI • 9.30am-5pm Daily • WA Maritime Museum Discover the story of Australia’s first submarines, the AEI, which disappeared near present-day New Guinea in 1914 and AE2, which became the first Allied vessel to reach the Dardanelles and had an important role in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. You will see rare archival footage of the Navy during WW1. Visit museum.wa.gov.au /whats-on/school-holidays/maritime. The museum is at Victoria Quay, Fremantle. Experience the magic of science and discover your inner creator at Scitech. There are loads of exhibitions, interactive displays, theatre and DIY projects every day during the holidays. Here’s a few choice activities. ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME Visit the Curiosity Shop and help out Hamelin the rat in a puppet show. Suits ages 3-7. Free with a general admission ticket. 13 EVENING STARGAZING TOUR EXTREME WEATHER WHAT’S THAT SOUND? science Discover how asteroids are both a danger and an opportunity. See a presenter-led live tour of the night sky in the planetarium. Suits ages 4+. Come on a wild journey and learn how scientists are able to predict the rise and behaviour of one of the most devastating forces of nature, a cyclone. Included with general admission. ASTRONAUT Find out what it takes to become a explorer in space and how astronauts manage everyday things, like using the toilet. Exhibition ends April 25. Visit scitech.org.au for costs, details and booking information. Scitech is at City West on the corner of Railway and Sutherland streets, West Perth. • Gingin Observatory, Toodyay Let an astronomer guide you through the night sky. Loads of telescope viewing time and a discussion with observatory astronomers over refreshments. Cost $55 adults, children $35, family $168. Bookings and information at ginginobservatory.com. The observatory is on Julimar Road. MAKE A ROCKET • 11am-2pm, April 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22 • Gravity Discovery Centre, West Gingin Explore this interactive astronomy and science centre at a workshop. Make your own rockets, including balloon rockets and a water rocket which can be launch from the centre’s aquapods. BYO empty 1.25L drink bottle. More workshops and booking information at gravitycentre.com.au. The centre is at 1098 Military Road. THE JUNGLE BOOK movies Based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, this epic follows the adventures of Mowgli, a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera and the free-spirited bear Baloo. In cinemas April 14. DISNEY. Rated PG 14 Disney and School’s Out are giving readers the chance to win one of five fabulous family passes (valued at $80 each) to see The Jungle Book. To be in the running just email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Write “Jungle Book” in the subject field. NORM OF THE NORTH Norm the polar bear doesn't know how to hunt, but he does possess the unique ability to talk to humans. When the wealthy Mr Greene unveils his idea to build luxury condos in the Arctic, Norm realizes that his beloved home is in jeopardy. Accompanied by three mischievous lemmings, Norm stows away on a ship to New York. Once there, he meets a surprising ally who helps him hatch a scheme to sabotage the shady developer's plans. RRP $29.95 Roadshow Entertainment is giving away 10 copies of Norm of the North. For your chance to win one, just email [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write ‘Norm DVD’ in the subject field and include your name and address. * See Terms and Conditions, page 2 JURASSIC WORLD 6.30pm, April 15 Perth Zoo, South Perth A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Everything is going well until the park’s newest attraction, a genetically modified giant stealth killing machine, escapes containment and goes on the rampage. Part of the Zoo’s outdoor cinema series. BYO chairs, rugs, picnic and beverage, or there are food carts and gourmet meals on offer. Gates open at 5.30pm. Tickets $17 from perthzoo.wa.gov.au. Entry through Perth Zoo’s main entrance in Labouchere Road. Rated M EDDIE THE EAGLE The inspiring exploits of Michael Edwards — the most famous ski jumper in British history. Taron Egerton portrays Eddie the Eagle and Hugh Jackman plays a skijumping expert who helps Eddie train for the Calgary Olympics. 20TH CENTURY FOX. Rated PG. WE S TE RN A US T R A L I A N M US EUM P R E S E NT S TREASURES FROM ANOTHER TIME TRADE WINDS Step back in time to an era of traders, treasures and d dis discoveries. c Become a legendary Spice Captain, sail across the e sea and reap your reward! WA A Museum Mu M eu um m – Shipwreck Galleries, Fremantle e SUBMERSE YOURSELF See the War at Sea exhibition, take the periscope challenge and the Indian Ocean Raider Mission or join a Recfishwest free SunSmart Fishing Clinic. Create a gold neckpiece or Indonesian shadow puppet, like the ones in A History of the World in 100 Objects, or give your toy a museum moment with an appraisal and photoshoot. WA Museum – Perth, Perth Cultural Centre Visit the coupon page for our 2 for 1 special WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle 1300 134 081 #wamholidayfun 3165572 Bookings required and fees apply for some activities museum.wa.gov.au/school-holidays movies MOVIES BY NIGHT • 7.30pm, April 12, 13 and 19 • Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas, East Perth Bring a picnic blanket or hire a bean lounger and get in early to grab a spot. Snacks available. Check out Goosebumps (PG) April 12, The Good Dinosaur (PG) April 13 or Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (M) April 19. Tickets $15 adults, $13 children from openaircinemas.com.au/perth/home. Gates open 5.30pm. The venue is on Ozone Reserve, at the corner of Riverside Drive and Adelaide Terrace. 15 WIDE OPEN SKY An uplifting documentary about a children’s choir in a remote corner of outback Australia. Out there, footy is king and music education is as rare as rain. The children travel far from home to music camp to prepare for a big concert in Coonamble, where they only have three days to learn a demanding repertoire. While the choir means something different to each of the primary-aged children, it matters a hell of a lot to all of them. Moving and funny, the film reminds us why no child anywhere should grow up without music. ENTERTAINMENT ONE. Rated G. Dreamworks is giving School’s Out readers the chance to win one of five family passes to see Wide Open Sky. To be in the running just email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write “Wide Open Sky” in the subject field. KUNG FU PANDA 3 (3D) When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travel to a secret panda paradise.. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible — learn to train all his fun-loving friends. DREAMWORKS ANIMATION/20th CENTURY FOX. Rated PG. Dreamworks is giving School’s Out readers the chance to win one of three Kung Fu Panda 3 prize packs, (valued at $100 each) including an in-season double pass to see the movie. To be in the running email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write “Kung Fu Panda” in the subject field. ZOOTOPIA (G) The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighbourhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together — a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox. DISNEY. Rated PG. Disney is giving School’s Out readers the chance to win one of five family passes (valued at $80 each) to see Zootopia. To be in the running just email* your name and address to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday, April 6. Don’t forget to write “Zootopia” in the subject field. THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR In the story that came before Snow White, Queen Ravenna betrays her good sister Freya with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric. 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