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parenting publication FREE NOVEMBER 2014 VOL 9 NO. 11 Win a Family Pass! see inside for details i’m lovin’ it ® You don’t WATCH a movie You BECOME part of it! ���������������� is an AWESOME, fun ride for both children ���������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� environment. ������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� SYDNEY: Darling Harbour • Hornsby • Merrylands BRISBANE: Garden City See our website ���������������������������������������������� If you are interested in owning your own franchise contact �������������������������������������� 2 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au november 2014 aussie kids parenting publication is a monthly publication published by aussie kids publications pty ltd. acn 118 365 165. articles 04 be your child’s tutor 05 the importance of volunteering 06 when your child learns differently postal address po box 5175, daisy hill 4127 street address suite 14/19 kp centre cnr roselea street shailer park 4128 phone 3806 4611 fax 3806 4699 10 education 08 finding the best quality child care 09 found: imagination in night shadows 16 how to get off or avoid the antibiotic advertising enquiries national mary aitchison [email protected] queensland [email protected] online advertising [email protected] account enquiries kellie lewis [email protected] general enquiries [email protected] roller-coaster 18 attention, memory and processing information 20 22 23 places 2go what’s on party page all rights reserved. copying or reproduction of this publication in any form constitutes a breach of copyright. all advertisement, copy and artwork remains the property of aussie kids publications pty ltd and cannot be copied and/or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. disclaimer: the views expressed in “aussie kids” are not necessarily endorsed by the editor or publisher. no responsibility is accepted by the publisher, editor or the printer, for the accuracy of the information contained in the text or advertisements. www.aussiekids.net.au Padtastic’s personalised A5 notepads make wonderful gifts for family, friends, work colleagues, teachers or simply treat yourself! Sue’s To Do List only each no minim um order! Jonathan’s Notes Order online using code AUSP www.padtastic.com.au www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 3 Be Your Child’s Tutor tutoring your child yourself with the subjects he is having difficulty with in school. Assess the problem areas Begin by assessing the areas and subjects your child is having difficulty with. Is your child struggling with reading or maths concepts? Is he working too slowly and unable to complete tasks? Are his comprehension skills good but organisational skills in need of work? Analyze what some of the trouble areas are so you can set up a plan on how to help your child succeed. Talk to his teacher Your primary school child is struggling in school and the teacher has suggested you hire a tutor. While a tutor can be an enlightening experience, having one can also be expensive and the time a tutor spends with your child is limited. Instead, consider Set up a meeting with your child’s teacher to get her view on what your child’s strengths and weaknesses are in academics. Maybe your child is distracted easily and cannot concentrate in class. Or your child may learn better by interacting and touching rather than reading long chapters. Getting a second opinion will help lead you in the right direction to help your child. Give Your Son an Education He Will Thank You For! Villanova College OPEN DAY Thursday 19 February 2015 Tours begin at the following times: • 8.30am • 9.00am • 9.30am • 10.00am • 10.30am (Bookings not required) Consider tutoring your child yourself with the subjects he is having difficulty with in school Also, for specific subjects your child is having trouble with, ask the teacher for a copy of the curriculum so you can help supplement it at home. Ask for copies of any worksheets or workbooks that the teacher has that may help you work with your child. It might be your child only needs a little extra work in these areas to master them. Get materials Depending upon the subject your child is struggling with, purchase or borrow learning tools such as workbooks, flashcards, and games. You can buy these at almost any bookstore or borrow them from the school or local library. Work together with your child using these materials to help build on the skills he already knows and to learn new ones. Organise your time together Put aside time each day to help your child with his current homework on the problem subjects and to work with him on additional materials to help supplement what he is learning. Start with only a few concepts and build on those as the days and weeks go by. Don’t overwhelm your child with too much extra work or concepts because this will only frustrate him. Learning a little extra each day will help to build on what he is doing in school so he can catch up with the other children. If organisation or stress over timed tests are your child’s big roadblocks try teaching your child better ways to organise his time or TYQUINGROUP relaxation techniques for stress. Sometimes a perfectly good student can lapse because of one of these issues, so it’s important to teach them the skills they need to conquer these problems. Be Internet savvy There are many sites on the Internet that offer ideas for lessons for all subjects and year levels. They have free worksheets, word search puzzles you create yourself, handwriting worksheets, reading comprehension tests and even flash cards you can print plus much more. These are great tools because you can create materials to suit your child’s needs. Try abcteach.com or atozteacherstuff.com There are also interactive learning sites your child can use. These have learning games for all age levels in a variety of subjects, puzzles that you can put together, Sudoku, mazes, word search puzzles and much more. Try funbrain.com or primarygames.com Be patient and have fun exploring these subjects with your child. Often, as parents, we expect to see results instantly but that isn’t always the case. The important thing is for your child to try to catch up and keep up with his class and age level. Some subjects may always frustrate your child but it is comforting for him to know that you are there and willing to help him when the times get tough. by Deanna Lynn Sletten 3399 8028 SPEECH PATHOLOGY & READING CLINIC dyslexic POOR READER SLOW TALKER pronunciation difficulties specific learning difficulties STUTTERING Sixth Avenue COORPAROO Further enquiries P 3394 5690 F 3397 0103 or visit the website www.vnc.qld.edu.au 4 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au AK-0314 TG Tyquin Reading Clinic … very very effective NO REFERRAL IS NEEDED TO SEE A SPEECH PATHOLOGIST [email protected] www.tyquin.com.au The importance of VOLUNTEERING at your child’s school In many regions, the public school system is overloaded. If one compares the number of children per class 10 years ago to the number of children per class today, one would see that the head count has vastly increased. At the same time budget cuts have reduced the amount of staff and resources available. That is why it is very important for parents to take an active interest in their children’s education by volunteering their time whenever possible. care and just because you can’t be there once a week does not mean that you cannot participate at some level. Most homes have two working parents. It is understood that, in many cases, volunteering during regular work hours is simply not an option. But for families who have a parent who is home full-time, spending at least one day per week at the school should be considered part of their job. It may not seem like much and you may think that your child won’t care or even notice. Rest assured, they do notice, they most certainly do care, and it matters a great deal. There’s nothing like a grin or the look of pride on a little one’s face when their mum or dad comes into school for the day. It has been proven that children benefit immensely when their parents take an active interest in their education. Not only does the entire class benefit from a volunteer, it sends a message to your child that you are interested in what’s going on in their life and that school is important. Many parents who volunteer on a regular basis have noticed that there are a few added benefits of being there as well. This is not to say that working parents don’t Throughout the year, there are a number of opportunities for parents to pitch in on either an evening or weekend. It could be as simple as working the bake sale table for an hour at the Christmas pageant, or offering a hand on one of the maintenance jobs that needs done. While they may not necessarily follow their kid around all day, they have a much broader view of what’s going on. They get to know their child’s friends and they get to see first hand how they interact with others. Being around a lot also gives you the opportunity to ward off any issues before they become serious. In some cases it may come down to recognising the signs of your child being bullied or being able to prevent your kid from getting in with the wrong crowd before its too late. In addition, there’s the benefit of getting to know your child’s teachers. Yes, teachers are supposed to be impartial and are not supposed to play favourites, but they are human. Developing a relationship with their teachers can only benefit your little scholar. This is not to suggest that the teachers will show favouritism to your child, but you do get an opportunity to discuss their development on a regular basis and have the chance to take early action if they begin to struggle. All in all, most parents who volunteer their time at the school would say that it has a positive impact on their child’s academic development. Will he or she be automatically accepted at Harvard just because you came in for story time every Wednesday? Perhaps not. But it does send your little one a very clear message: school matters, it matters a lot. a Wide Delivery Australi BECOME A FOSTER CARER CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE Life Without Barriers is currently seeking compassionate people willing to share their homes with children and young people who require their support and care. Contact us for more information about becoming a Foster Carer. LWB9374 www.lwb.org.au www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 5 when your c hild s l e a rn ntl y e r e f f di Harry is twelve years old. He is a talented footballer and a whiz on the computer. Sharing his vast general knowledge with others is also a strength and he has a special interest in science. Harry also has undiagnosed dyslexia which means he finds reading, handwriting and spelling really tricky. You wouldn’t know this about Harry when you met him – he is so articulate, creative and intelligent. People just don’t understand why he can’t get his amazing ideas on paper or read at an expected age level. Sometimes he is blamed for these discrepancies by his teachers and Harry struggles greatly to understand why he has the literacy challenges he does and feels terrible about his difficulties. Given Harry is unaware of any plausible explanation for these challenges, he naturally blames himself. I have met and worked with many ‘Harry’s’ in my role as an educator. In my experience, there are often four to six students like Harry sitting in each of our classrooms – intelligent, orally competent, creative and kind individuals who present with a significant discrepancy between their strengths and areas of challenge. If you met Harry you wouldn’t automatically ‘see’ his learning difference. This is because a learning difficulty, diagnosed or not, is invisible and silent. Children who learn differently, don’t look different. This invisibility can play havoc on their sense of self and is why many children blame themselves for their reading, handwriting, spelling and sometimes maths and concentration challenges. It can be devastating for parents to realise their child is finding aspects of learning a challenge in some way. Many parents are confused too – they know deep in their heart that their child is intelligent, has some wonderful strengths and simply don’t understand why learning to read or remember the times tables is so hard for their child. For parents, an exploration of their child’s needs and a possible diagnosis can impact them in a number of ways. Grief is a natural response to this process and sometimes discovering the reason for their child’s learning differences can come as a relief. Many parents I have worked with, knew for a long time there were some differences in their child’s learning profile and either didn’t know who to see about this, raised it with teachers who offered responses like, ‘They’ll grow out of it’, or the expense of a ����������������������� ���������������������������� P\\X"\]Q\QWVI[PKZWN\U][QKKWU Enrolling Now - for all ages! 6 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au Music Education for Little People • experience the core foundations of music • highly stimulating AK-0714NR 8QIVW>QWTQV>QWTI /]Q\IZ5][QK<PMWZa and fun environment • for children 1 to 4 years 0409 270 796 www.jigglemusic.com.au BOOK A FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON TODAY! professional assessment was beyond their families budget. I also know lots of parents who are in complete denial about their child’s learning difference. Sometimes, this is because the adult too, has similar challenges and/or their own school experience was traumatic and they don’t want their son or daughter having the same encounters. On the other end of the spectrum, I have interacted with parents who are completely accepting of their child’s learning profile – strengths and areas of need, diagnosis or not. Here’s the thing – to be diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty (LD) you must be intelligent. It is part of the assessment process. An LD has nothing to do with how clever a student is. In his book, Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties (2012, Oxford), Mark Selikowitz defines an LD as being ‘an unexpected and unexplained condition occurring in a child of average or above-average intelligence, characterised by a significant delay in one or more areas of learning’. As a parent, it is important to acknowledge in some way that your child is having these difficulties. Ignoring them, pushing the child beyond their limits or being in denial, only reinforces to your son and daughter that their learning difference is their fault. In my experience, if an individual is demonstrating a significant and ongoing discrepancy between their strengths, such as oral language and vocabulary, and their areas of need like reading, spelling, handwriting, concentration and/or elements of maths, further exploration may be required. Exploring a diagnosis is a personal path and choice for families, but I will say that, in my experience, if a diagnosis is to be made the person it usually benefits the most is the child. This is because they finally receive tangible evidence and affirmation there is a reason for their learning challenges that is not their doing! The freedom and peace this can provide, is often palpable and can directly impact a students learning progress and confidence. Some common types of LD are dyslexia, dyscalculia (an LD in maths) and dysgraphia (an LD in the mechanics of writing, not usually the content unless the child also has a language challenge). Although not particularly scientific, I imagine that the brain of a student with a learning difficulty is shining bright with lots of great ideas and strengths and that the literacy, numeracy and/or concentration wiring (depending on their individual profile) is bit fuzzy. I also think of other challenges like ADHD or an auditory processing difficulty when I’m talking about learning differences as I have observed the impact of these conditions on students and families, along with the strategies required to effectively support a child with these needs, are largely the same. Many parents I know are consistently advocating for the needs of their child and, at times, this can feel like a tiring and fruitless endeavour. Parents also share with me the relief they feel when their child is gifted with a teacher who ‘gets it’. This generally correlates with a fantastic school year and experience for their child along with success and progress that is a truer reflection of their cognitive ability. The frustration and conflict for students like Harry is that, for the most part, our school system remains a one size fits all model. Yet, it is humanly impossible for most children, let alone those with an LD, to do the same amount of work, in the same way, in the same amount of time. Enforcing this expectation on students at home or school is the equivalent of asking an individual in a wheelchair to get out and walk up a set of stairs. We simply wouldn’t do it. We would provide the appropriate accommodations to support the mobility needs of this person. The accommodations students with LD require are not hard or complicated. It may be something as simple as halving the number of questions in a task or inviting students to use modalities, like technology to present their work. Although it is not always easy to do, you can reassure and model through your words and actions that your child’s learning challenges are not their fault. Students who learn differently have been some of my greatest teachers and just like Albert Einstein, Steven Spielberg, Alexandar Bell and Ann Bancroft (Arctic explorer), who all experienced a learning difference of some kind, your creative, clever, kind, athletic, artistic and perceptive son or daughter have much to offer the world. What hope and inspiration this can be for the ‘Harry’s’ in our lives. by Tanya Dickson Tanya Dickson is a mainstream and special education teacher, author and consultant. Further information about her book, Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties, is available at www.inclusivelearning.com.au A Catholic Secondary Girls College in the Dominican Tradition where the integration of academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional wellbeing is a key priority. We have limited places available for Year 7 and Year 8 2015. Please call the college today for an enrolment pack. www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 7 Finding the best quality child care Every parent wants the best quality professional care for their child, and the many types of child care available can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for new parents. Finding the right care for your child can be a difficult undertaking. With limited places and many different types of care available, finding the right situation can prove to be a frustrating exercise. Your child’s needs Every parent wants the best quality professional care for their child, and the many types of child care available can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for new parents. • What does she like and dislike? Whether you choose family day care, long day care centres, out-of-school hours/ vacation care (often called ‘OOSH’ care), preschool, a nanny, au pair or a nanny share situation, you want to select the care that best suits your family’s and your child’s needs. Above all, you want your child placed in a fun, nurturing, and educational atmosphere. First, take a moment to consider your child’s needs. • What is your child’s temperament? • What is her health situation? • What are her interests? • Assess her behaviour; does she play and interact well with other children? • What is her learning style? • Does she need or crave a lot of individual attention? By answering these questions, you can assess where your child stands, and what types of care might be best. 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Look for providers that offer a reputable Pre-Kinder program to best help prepare your child for school. Meals are typically served, the best services have a healthy menu that is prepared fresh on-site. Some providers may offer before and after hours care for primary school children. They can be run by community organisations, private operators, local councils or non-profit organisations. Logistics Once you have assessed your child’s needs and the types of care available, consider other important factors in the decision: • How much do the various options cost? • Is the location convenient or far away? • Is the security at the site acceptable? • What is the quality and reputation of the service? Visit the providers • Family day care services are run by experienced carers who provide care and developmental activities for other people’s children in their own homes. Next, take your child with you and visit the centre or carer. Assess the facility, how the staff interact with children, the safety procedures in place, etc. Family day care is usually for younger children who have not yet started school; however, this varies widely, with some offering before/after-school-hours care for primary school children. Don’t be afraid to speak with the child care provider. Often the best way to discover whether a particular centre or carer is right for you is to get a feel for the person or people involved. What is great for one family may not be so suitable for yours. • Preschool is child care with a planned educational focus for children in the years before a child formally begins school. Children are usually aged between three and five years of age. Pre-schools may occupy a purpose-built building, a community centre, a school, or may be part of a long day care centre. Preschools usually run between 9.00am and 3.00pm but hours may vary. You will feel a lot more comfortable leaving your child with someone you instinctively trust and can develop a relationship with. At the end of the day, after assessing a number of different child care options, often you will have a clear gut feeling about the best place for your child. Above all, trust your instincts and enjoy this next step in your child’s growth! ✦✴✦✴✦ Found: ✦✴✦✴✦ Imagination in Night Shadows “I’m afraid! I’m afraid!” my three-year-old yells from her bedroom. I let out a long exhale, the kind I reserve for crayon-on-thewall moments, and prop myself up on my elbows so I can see the digital alarm clock. It’s 2:48, 22 minutes since the last frightened outburst. It’s my turn; my husband went last time. I fumble through the darkness, stubbing my pinky toe on the leg of a chair, and make my way to my daughter’s dimly lit bedroom (she has three night lights). She sits on the edge of her rumpled bed staring at her play kitchen. “What’s the matter, Sweetie?” I ask, arms folded across my chest. “I’m afraid.” “What are you afraid of?” “The kitchen,” she says, not taking her eyes of the colourful kitchen, a gift from her grandmother last Christmas. How can she be afraid of that toy? She plays with it every single day. “Come on,” I say, “I’ll lie down with you for a few minutes.” We get comfortable in her little twin bed. I put my arm around her and she grabs my ear, a habit she picked up as a baby. After a few minutes her breathing slows down and regulates. I’m eager to get back to my bed, but I also don’t want to risk leaving too soon and waking her. So I examine her room. I look at the sturdy wooden shelf my husband built for her stuffed animals. I study my paint job, light blue with white trim. She has called her room the “blue room” ever since. I scrutinise the homemade curtains I made in the spring. I searched three fabric stores for just the right shades of blue and yellow. It’s a homey room, I thought. How can she be afraid of it? I began to drift off to sleep. As my thoughts blur between sleep and consciousness I notice the shadows. The row of friendly stuffed animals on the wooden shelf becomes an advancing army. Tall shadows line up behind them like ghost reinforcements. The folds in the curtains become columns in a fortress, ready for the stuffed animal army. Each shadow takes on a life of its own, greater than the object it hails from. My daughter flinches, startling me, and then falls back into her deep sleep. I look at the toy kitchen, so harmless in the daylight, and see a steely robot staring me down. My eyes widen, and I think back to the haunts of my own childhood bedroom. From the top bunk I shared with my sister, I gazed at the textured ceiling just a few feet above my head. Each night the plastered swirls became new and different objects, oddly three-dimensional: dragons, trees, hardened profiles, swamps. Much to my frugal father’s dismay, I insisted on keeping the hall light on all night, with my door cracked. The beam of artificial light thrown into my room resembled a long straight leg with an angular foot at the end. I thought of a phrase my mother often used, “get your foot in the door,” and pictured a tall bright man trying to stick his scary long foot into my room. These late night memories, combined with the shadowy figures on my daughter’s light blue walls, send shivers through me. What happened to my imagination, I wonder? Did I trade it in at junior high school orientation for my locker combination? Did I use it up making one too many book report dioramas in elementary school? Or did I smother it with my pillow after it scared the living daylights out of me one night long ago? I untangle myself from my child’s arms, tuck the quilt firmly around her as a protection against her own imagination, and kiss her smooth forehead. As I make my way back to my own dark bedroom, I vow to respect my little one’s imagination not only for its beautiful watercolour creations at preschool but also for its nighttime power. And I make a goal to find my own imagination and pick up where I left it years ago. But not until the sun rises. by Rachel Tolman Terry Professional Counselling Telephone | Face-to-face | Email PCL provides specialised professional counselling sevices in the areas of: • • Pregnancy and Parenting • Couple and Family Relationships Navigating Life Changes • Fertility and Reproduction • Loss and Grief Our counselling services are government funded and provided free of charge Parenting Workshops PCL offers PERINATAL WORKSHOPS – ‘Heart and Mind Wellness’ – for parent and community groups Register your interest on 07 3512 7999 Funded by 1800 777 690 www.pcl.org.au | [email protected] To go in the draw to W IN * a family pass visit www.aussiekids.net.au *Terms and Conditions apply www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 9 Clairvaux MacKillop College A community of learning … We offer a comprehensive, contemporary curriculum equipping students for lifelong learning. Multiple pathways are available to our students. education feature A number of co-curricular clubs and groups also support the curriculum offering a diverse range of social and competitive sporting activities. A community of care … We promote the value and uniqueness of each individual member. We strive to make each student feel safe, respected and a valuable member of the St John Fisher community. St John Fisher College is a community where students are proud of their own achievements and their school, where they can grow in a nurturing environment and where they are encouraged to become the very best person they can. Come experience the ‘John Fisher Way’. St John Fisher College St John Fisher College has a holistic approach to education meaning that your daughter’s spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth is promoted along with her academic learning. A community of faith … We are a Catholic secondary girls’ college. The Catholic ethos of the College is developed through the Religious Education program assisting students to understand the Catholic beliefs and traditions and develop an awareness of the integral role of spirituality in their lives. Enrolments are currently being taken for Year 7 in 2016 and 2017 with limited availability for Year 7 and 8 in 2015. For enrolment enquiries or to arrange a tour, contact the Enrolment Officer on 3269 8188. Clairvaux MacKillop College is a coeducational Catholic secondary College located in Upper Mount Gravatt with 1300 students from Years 7-12. The College draws on a proud tradition, built on the charisms of St Mary MacKillop and Blessed Edmund Rice. The College is a community of students, staff and parents working together to achieve the best spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for the students. The College implements a nurturing Pastoral Care program developing strong relationships and building life skills for the future. In 2014, Clairvaux MacKillop College welcomed Dr Andrea O’Brien as Principal. Dr O’Brien brings with her an abundance of experience and knowledge in educational leadership. Clairvaux MacKillop College offers a high quality education which includes Enrichment and Support classes, as the College understands that students learn at different rates. Due to the current success of the Enrichment model, the number of classes will increase, with the inclusion of specialist Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject offerings. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in Vocational Education programs providing alternative pathways to individual success. Complementing a strong academic focus is an extensive co-curricular program where students can experience first-hand the positive values that individual and team sports offer, creative expression through performances and academic confidence through public speaking. The College encourages students to be actively involved. The College looks forward to welcoming the Year 7 students in 2015. A new Formation Centre has been built to cater for Year 7 and 8 students. The building features a state of the art Resource Centre, six classrooms and a staffroom. The College is easily accessible via public transport and there is a dedicated drop off and pick up area within the College grounds. The College is currently accepting enrolment applications for Years 7-12 from 2015-2018. Please contact our Enrolments Officer on 07 3347 9223 or email [email protected] St John Fisher College Bracken Ridge A CATHOLIC SECONDARY COLLEGE FOR GIRLS YEARS 7-12 goodness knowledge John Fisher Drive Bracken Ridge 4017 P: 07 3269 8188 | F: 07 3869 0216 [email protected] www.sjfc.qld.edu.au 10 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au CLAIRVAUX MACKILLOP COLLEGE 7 & 8 IN 2015! discipline A co-educational Catholic Secondary College (Years 7-12) located at Klumpp Road, Upper Mount Gravatt. AK-1113JFC ES FOR YEAR LIMITED SPAC The College prides itself on encouraging students to find their passion and achieve success. • Enrichment and Support Classes • Thriving Co-Curricular Program • Nurturing Pastoral Care Program • Focused “Mission Weeks” • Dedicated Formation Centre (Years 7 and 8) featuring state of the art Resource Centre ENROLMENTS ARE OPEN FOR 2015 - 2018 Please contact our Enrolments Officer for further information on 3347 9223 or email [email protected] www.cvxmck.edu.au 2015 – We’re Ready for Year 7 into Secondary For over 112 years, Moreton Bay College has encouraged girls to be the best they can be. Set amongst 20 tranquil hectares at Manly West, this Prep to Year 12, Independent school for girls, is just 15 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. The spacious campus and excellent facilities provide opportunities for all students to participate in a broad cocurricular and service learning program. From 2015, Year 7 across all Primary schools in Queensland will transition to Secondary. At Moreton Bay College (MBC) we are well underway in preparing for this change. It is a priority in any transition to ensure that the well-being of the students is the focus. The shift of Year 7 into Secondary has demanded a review of College practices to explore ideas for how we can provide greater opportunities to motivate our girls and help them feel comfortable about the next phase of their school life. The pastoral team and student leaders in our Secondary College have already been very proactive in seeking opportunities for the current Year 6 and 7 girls to feel welcomed to the Secondary environment on a social and organisational level. Throughout the year, Secondary teachers at MBC have been working with these students in learning experiences in the Primary School classrooms. These interactions have been useful in developing an understanding of the age group, identifying and making links to the style of learning the girls have been exposed to and will help the girls feel comfortable with the adults in the Secondary environment. The move of Year 7 into Secondary has also created an opportunity to review learning spaces across the College with the intent to develop and grow the quality of teaching and learning. Secondary students are currently enjoying new Visual Art, Dance and Drama facilities and will soon be able to access fresh, new kitchens and textile rooms. Renovations to existing spaces have also commenced to create flexible, innovative and spacious learning areas for the new cohort of students, including spaces for whole class and small group collaboration, along with quiet breakout spaces for individuals. Students have been involved in the design process, working collaboratively with staff to identify the way they enjoy learning and what the spaces could look like. We are privileged at MBC to have a committed group of educators who are passionate about quality teaching and learning. A unique teaching and learning framework has been developed to ensure the richness of structured, inquiry based learning opportunities which will provide experiences where students can be creative and innovative. The tradition of involving students in regular opportunities to mix across all year levels will continue at the College and is a positive experience for all age groups where younger students are supported and guided by senior students. We look forward to welcoming this new group of students into the Secondary College family and are well prepared to ensure their transition is a smooth and enjoyable one. If you would like further information about Moreton Bay College, please visit our website at www.mbc.qld.edu.au or contact the Registrars on 07 3249 9322. www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 11 part of an immersion program and work in partnership with a school in Malawi. They also provide a weekly breakfast and companionship to those less fortunate in the inner city surrounds. St James’ students support a number of other causes throughout the year including St Vincent de Paul, Catholic Mission, the Royal Children’s Hospital and Caritas. St James College St James has been educating young people at 201 Boundary Street, Brisbane for over 145 years. The College is located on the edge of the Brisbane CBD, at the eastern end of Spring Hill. Central Station and other major transport hubs including bus and CityCat are only a short walk away. St James is a small, vibrant multicultural community with classes from Year 7 (in 2015) to Year 12. Our core business is to welcome students from all walks of life. Flexible learning strategies and curriculum differentiation are all in a day’s work within a tolerant, compassionate and settled environment. Service to others and in particular those on the margins, is central to our mission. Our students travel to East Timor each year as Our elite Basketball program offers a unique opportunity for students to compete in a variety of different competitions and has developed champions to State level. Students are also engaged in a number of other sports and co-curricular activities including AFL, Soccer, Netball, Futsal, Rock Climbing, Theatre Sports, Days of Excellence, Debating and Chess. Recent refurbishments including a new Science and Library centre, together with a state-of-the-art Trade Skills Centre, will further enhance the education offered at St James. With Year 7s joining us for the first time in 2015 it will be a new and exciting experience for all. We look forward with much enthusiasm to welcoming those students and families new to our college community. For enrolment enquiries or to arrange a personalised tour of the College, please contact Mrs Maria Young, Enrolment Services on 07 3230 8600 or at [email protected] Learning in the Early Years at St John’s Anglican College Learning in the Early Years at St John’s is the provision of exceptional, foundational learning experiences for the youngest members of our school community. It is the inquiry and play based activities, the outstanding facilities and learning spaces and the wide range of opportunities that enhance discovery and delight for each child. St John’s is well known for its outstanding provision of education in a nurturing environment which is underpinned by the strong Christian values of respect, integrity and character. Our Little Saints Kindergarten has two vibrant rooms and a gorgeous outdoor learning area which accommodate the Early Years’ program for children from three and half years of age. The Kindergarten program involves fostering children’s creativity and natural curiosity. It encourages children to learn through discovery and play, and it guides them to be active participants, innovative thinkers and keen learners. The teachers are enthusiastic and experienced Early Years’ educators who have a passion for providing the best learning experiences for their students. Our specialist teachers who provide tuition in the Chinese, Classroom Music, HPE, Speech and Drama are assisted by our fulltime teacher aides. Children in the Prep year can sometimes find the transition to school a little daunting but at St John’s the opportunities that await and the caring and dedicated teachers ensure that each child is nurtured and engaged. With access dynamic facilities and highly experienced, innovative teachers Prep students receive a wonderful foundation for their future learning. St John’s Anglican College is a leader in the field of Early Years’ education, providing strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and inquiry, and giving students the advantage of an excellent start to their life-long learning. Long day care and Vacation Care are also available if required. Parents wishing to find out more about learning in the early years at St John’s and Little Saints Kindergarten are encouraged to make a time to visit the school by phoning our Registrar, Janette Collins 07 3372 0176. Welcome to… St James College Where every student is challenged, inspired and supported to achieve success. St James offers �� �������������������������������� vocational courses �� ����������������� �� ������������������������������� co-curricular activities �� ������������������������������ �� ���������������������������� The College is ideally located on the city ��������������������������������������������� ���������������������� ������������������������������������ ���������������������������������������� College Community. Est. 1868. A Co-educational Catholic Secondary Day School in the Edmund Rice Tradition ���������������������������������� P 07 3230 8600 | F 07 3839 3058 | E ��������������������������������� www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au CRICOS NO. 00715J | RTO 30526 | ABN 96 372 268 340 12 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au A place for THE MIND St John’s Anglican College offers families in south west Brisbane coeducation from Kindergarten to Year Twelve. Forming young hearts and minds St John’s offers personalised learning for exceptional achievement. Shaped by Christian values in the Anglican tradition as they guide everyday College life, St John’s graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au For more information email [email protected] or phone 07 3372 0176 music, the arts, foreign language, physical education and Christian education. Somerville House Pre-Prep provides a warm supportive environment where each student is encouraged to balance structure and routine with the freedom to explore and develop individually. Somerville House Somerville House is recognised as the landmark in girls’ education throughout Australia and overseas. Our name is synonymous with excellence as the School consistently performs amongst the top schools in Australia. Established in 1899, Somerville House provides classes for girls from Prep to Year 12 across Junior, Middle and Senor subschools, with boarding available from Year 6 to Year 12 in 2015. In 2014 the School opened its coeducational early learning facility for PrePrep students aged three and four years. Principal Mrs Flo Kearney was delighted to welcome the youngest members of the Somerville House Community and was excited by the prospect of bringing boys back to the fold. “Our new Pre-Prep students enjoy state-ofthe-art facilities with separate indoor and outdoor learning areas offered by our newly built Early Learning Centre, as well as the full gamut of existing school services and facilities,” Mrs Flo Kearney said. The Somerville House Pre-Prep Program aims to instil a love and curiosity of learning in all students through preliteracy and pre-numeracy development in readiness for formal schooling, whilst also incorporating specialist classes in Somerville House day and boarding students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities. Students travel from around Australia, and the world, to take advantage of the School’s superb academic, cultural and sporting facilities located on the doorstep of Brisbane’s academic, cultural and medical precinct, in South Brisbane. “While the School is rich in heritage and tradition, rightly valuing what the past has given us, it is an exciting and innovative centre of learning. Our highly experienced teaching staff aim to educate students to become confident and independent thinkers, conscious of their strengths, responsive to the call of God in their lives, and capable and willing to contribute to the greater good of society,” Mrs Kearney said. Nowhere is the celebrated Somerville House spirit more evident than among its Boarding Community. Friendship, a sense of belonging, and the shared commitment to the fullness of life and learning make Somerville House a ‘home away from home’ for our Boarders. “Our boarders live in a purpose built, modern and air-conditioned Boarding House located near the beautiful Southbank Parklands and cultural heartland of Brisbane which affords our girls the opportunity to enjoy a rich cultural program,” Mrs Kearney said. Somerville House students enjoy extensive academic, sporting and cultural programs that inspire a culture of engagement, empowerment, diversity and excellence as our students learn and grow into women for the future. For further information on Somerville House please contact our Enrolments Office on 07 3248 9267, email [email protected] or visit www.somerville.qld.edu.au www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 13 Week 1 The major focus of the first week is to begin building ‘the Googa’ community. Students are involved in a variety of group initiatives, projects and other activities to assist with the process of establishing a cohesive working community. The Great Outdoors with Grace The benefits of spending time in the outdoors and getting to know nature are immensurable. For teenagers about to embark on a journey into adulthood, time spent away from technology and distractions brings them back to the basics, preparing them for the fortitude, patience and organisation skills required for Year 11 and 12. Grace Lutheran College provides a four week Outdoor Education program to the Year 10 students called Googa. The program offers exciting adventures that will stay with students for the rest of their lives. Just ask any of the students in week three and they will all enthusiastically explain that it is hard work but lots of fun, and an experience not to be missed. Towards the end of the first week, students start preparing their navigation skills and participate in an orienteering activity. Night activities continue to foster team responsibility and also focus on procedures and strategies to be used throughout the Googa experience. Week 2 & 3 Over the course of the next two weeks, students will be involved in pioneering, hiking and high adventure activities. The pioneering experience is designed to give the students an appreciation of the very basic, simple living style of the early settlers to this area with emphasis on group cooperation and personal responsibility. Through the hiking program, students learn many new skills such as menu planning for bush cooking, navigation, managing first aid requirements, sustainable environmental practices and an appreciation of simple luxuries like comfortable warm beds! Visitors’ day is generally held at the end ✓ Auditory Processing and Memory Skills ✓ Literacy, Reading and Comprehension ✓ Sequencing and Processing Speed ✓ Listening and Attention Skills Ladybird Learning specialises in the provision of services for individuals with Learning Difficulties. Help the ing to d joy of le iscove arni r Robyn Twells 0414 386 932 ng www.fastforwordqueensland.com.au 14 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au Week 4 During the last week of Googa, students are given the opportunity to reflect on their experiences through an overnight solo activity. During this week, they also participate in final high adventure activities such as the high ropes or tree climb. Special evening events this week include a large bonfire, a hungi meal prepared by staff and the viewing of the class video as a final overview of their Googa experience. On a daily basis, students are responsible for the maintenance of the camp and participate in a variety of jobs to ensure the smooth running of each day. Some of these activities include feeding animals, preparing food for students, preparing devotions, cleaning living areas, chopping wood, washing clothes, and journal and letter writing. This year is Googa’s 25th Year of operation, providing Grace College students with the tools to grow into thoughtful, courageous, and independent young adults. Visit Grace College’s homepage to view a video on this life-changing Outdoor Education Program. 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Classes run at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University at South Bank on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. For more information phone 3735 6247 or email [email protected] How to get those picky eaters to eat Are you tired of hearing the word “no” screamed at you when offering your child a healthy meal. You are not alone. Mealtimes can be one of the most stressful times of the day for many parents. Our Early Childhood Music programs use a variety of activities to guide children through their discovery of music – and yours too! Three classes are available for children – First Steps in Music (birth to 2), Growing with Music (2 to 4) and Tuning in (4 to 6) – Learning to eat a range of foods is actually hard for children to do. Eating is one of the most complex tasks that we do. It involves all your organ systems in some way (e.g. breathing, digestion), every muscle of your body (e.g., sitting and chewing) and the coordination of all your sensory systems (e.g., touch, taste, smell). No wonder kids can find it hard! Studies have shown that about a third of children will go through a fussy phase in the first 3 years of life. Proven strategies to help children through this phase include setting up good eating routines, having regular mealtimes and avoiding grazing, modelling good eating habits yourself, presenting age appropriate foods and serving sizes, regularly offering new foods from all the food groups and keeping mealtimes relaxed. We work with the full range of feeding difficulties including fussy breast/bottle feeders, transitions to solids, kids with complex medical needs, limiting food types, toddlers, children, teenagers; including those with complex needs such as a diagnosis of Autism and Downs Syndrome. But what if this still doesn’t work. We have all heard “they will eat when they are hungry” and this is true for many children. However there is a percentage of children who will not be able to coordinate their body and sensory systems to learn to eat. Call Speechnet Speech Pathology and Kids Play Occupational Therapy on 3349 9234 if you would like more information or support for your child. Many of the children who we call fussy eaters are in fact limiting their foods to what they think they can manage and would rather starve in order to avoid foods that stress them. This food aversion can result in the child coughing, gagging, vomiting, having reduced nutrition and for some failure to thrive. Consequently mealtimes can become very stressful for child and parent alike. Specialist help is then required to create change for theses children and families. A team approach is essential so that the mealtime environment, the sensory skills, the motor skills, the oral/eating skills, the behaviour and the nutritional needs are all addressed by professionals who specialise in this area. We provide Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Psychology services with specialist skills in feeding all at one location. Jiggle Music Jiggle Music is an early childhood music course for children aged one to four created by a Brisbane Composer, Early Childhood Specialist and Music Teacher. Jiggle Music is an activity-based learning programme immersing Little People in multi-sensory activities enabling them to experience the core foundations of music such as beat and rhythm. Children are engaged in musical activities through movement, singing and playing percussion instruments in a highly stimulating and fun environment. Parents are an essential learning partner in their child’s musical journey and are an integral part of each lesson. 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To find out more, call (07) 3735 6247 or email [email protected] AK-0314DSM treatments and groups • Children aged 0-18 years • All developmental, feeding, social and learning concerns • Experienced clinicians • Located at Nursery Road Holland Park West as well as home and school services on request • Ask about financial assistance – Medicare, EPC and Mental Health Care Plans, HICAPS Private Health Insurance, Helping Children with Autism and Better Start Provider ★ Based on fields of research at the 4-digit level in the Excellence in Research for Australia 2010 National Report. www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 15 get off or avoid o t How iotic Roller-C n ti A e Th cough, and you cross your fingers. You continue to give them their regular food and hope for the best. The best doesn’t happen. The illness progresses deeper into their chest or perhaps their ears, their snot turns green, and presto – your child has an infection that requires antibiotics. How this cycle typically begins It’s such a common story … your child develops a cold, it keeps them up through the night which keeps you up through the night. You give them paracetamol to help with their symptoms, which are typically fever, sore throat, streaming nose and perhaps a They take the course of antibiotics and no one mentions anything about changing their diet through this process, nor is there usually any mention of probiotics. A few weeks later your child comes down with another cold. This time it may progress to their ears or chest even faster, before you know it their snot is turning green and hey presto, you have another prescription for antibiotics. b Alarm bells are starting to ring now but what choice do you have? You cross your fingers, give your child the drugs and move on. What’s wrong with this picture? Why repeated use of antibiotics is a problem Antibiotics are wonderful at getting rid of an infection if it is bacterial. They do nothing to get rid of a viral infection however, and every time they are used, they wipe out a significant amount of your child’s good bacteria as well as the bad guys. Growing and developing immune systems need plentiful supplies of good bacteria to ensure strong immunity. So if you’re not putting the good guys back into their gut after a round of antibiotics, your little one will most definitely be behind the eight ball oaste r when it comes to beating the next cold, flu, ear or chest infection. Over 70% of your child’s immune system is said to be in their gut – amazing isn’t it? It’s so important to replenish after the army of antibiotics has had its go at killing any and all bacteria in sight – good or bad. The other thing about antibiotics is that they don’t get rid of the mucus. That tends to hang around, especially as your child’s diet often remains unchanged, and certain foods promote more mucus. This mucus provides a beautiful warm breeding ground for any bug that might be lurking. The thing is, bugs, viruses and bacteria are everywhere all the time. They’re in the air, on other people, can be in food and on things your child touches with their hands which ultimately end up in their mouth. This means it’s super important to build your child’s immune system from the inside out. How can you build up their immune system and stop them from continually needing antibiotics? 1) Well first things first – you will need to change their diet. YES – the power to make big changes is actually in your hands. It’s important to help their little body get rid of the mucus first, to prevent that breeding ground from hanging around. You can do this by cutting out or cutting down mucus-forming foods. Have you joined our Facebook Page? NO REFERRAL NECESSARY 2) The second super important step is to give them top strength probiotics that are specifically helpful for repopulating the gut after a round of antibiotics. FREE PARKING Clinic for Expecting and New Mothers It’s sometimes hard to work out what is a normal level of anxiety, stress and depression, especially when expecting a child or once the baby has arrived. It is difficult to take the first step but early support is critical for the prevention of pre and post natal depression. © 2014 QUT 20633 GEN-14-2053 White Cloud Foundation and QUT Health Clinics are offering a FREE program which will consist of appointments with a multidisciplinary team made up of a psychologist, exercise physiologist, social worker and dietitian. A collaborative treatment plan will be supplied to the patient and progress will be monitored by all health practitioners at the one location. 16 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au The program will assist participants to: • cope with stress of changes to their lives • understand nutrition needs during this time • create a more active life 07 3138 0999 • deal with potential issues related to motherhood of isolation, social support and financial support • enhance well-being and mood. Health Clinics 3) The third step is to include immuneboosting foods in their diet moving forward to help strengthen their system. Favour vegetable sources over fruit when they have lots of mucus as fruit can be quite mucus producing. Once they are clear you can include more fruit. What if you do all this and it’s not enough? Your ability to fix the situation with food and probiotics alone will depend on how far down the roller-coaster you actually are. Some children will need herbs to help shift the mucus in their body and they may also need herbs after that to boost their immune system to avoid falling prey again too soon to another virus or bacterial infection. In Chinese medicine, herbs are individually prescribed for your child. That’s how it’s done. Everyone is that little bit different and so each formula is tailored to suit the needs of your little critter. How you can avoid this roller-coaster The answer is simple in theory – harder in practice. Diet. When your child starts to get sick, whip out those mucus-producing foods from their diet and put them on very easy to digest foods. Depending on the age of your child and their negotiation skills, this will be easy or hard. It is totally worth the effort though and it will help them to start to get an understanding of how their body works. If their gut is happier and they’re not getting sick very often, they will sleep better, enjoy more even moods, have well-formed medium to low smell bowel movements one to two times daily and generally life will be smoother. It’s amazing how much a continually sick child can impact not just themselves but the whole family. Mucus-producing foods Wheat, ice-cream and dairy products (except raw goat’s milk and unsweetened raw yoghurt), sugar and concentrated sweeteners, fatty meat (especially pork and duck), eggs, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, lard, butter, margarine, chocolate, nuts and seeds (especially peanuts), avocados, tomatoes, tomato paste, raw and dried fruit (especially bananas and tropical fruit), salt and vinegar. These are not all bad foods per se – they are simply mucus-forming foods according to Chinese medicine theory. Eggs are a MUCH better type than sugar or concentrated sweeteners for example, but both will produce a level of mucus or “damp” in the body and so you need to know that as a mum. • Chocolate, lollies, cake, biscuits, sugar • Lots of meat – stick to broths • Fish (avoid during the peak illness stage as it expresses symptoms) • Wheat • Keep food super simple (3-4 different ingredients at a sitting) Foods to eat when they are sick • Relatively plain and simple food • Bone broth in everything • Congee • Chicken or beef or veg soup with rice pasta or rice noodles and 1-2 veg they like • Porridge (rolled rice, oats or barley) with broth or water and stewed fruit • Increase garlic and ginger in foods (not at the same time, remember to keep it simple) • Rice pasta with a little olive oil and 1-2 green vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, snow peas, beans, carrots, peas) • Blanched/raw/steamed vegetables as snacks • Rice crackers if you really need to as snacks but favour all other foods already mentioned as when they are sick their appetite usually drops anyway. Where to search for a Traditional Chinese Health Practitioner: www.atms.com.au www.ntpages.com.au Check they are government registered here: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/ by Rebecca Mar Young. Director of Red Tent, Mother-of-two, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. She’s giving a free call on November 11 on Fevers & Your Toddler. www.redtent.com.au/free-talk-fevers If your child is displaying “damp” symptoms such as mucus from their nose, watery or loose and smelly bowel movements, ear infections or if they are sick at all, then you should reduce these foods until they are better. Immune-boosting foods Tots to Tertiary • Garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, • Carrots, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, • Papaya, mandarins, lemon, grapefruit • Slow-cooked bone broth made from free-range organic chicken or beef bones • Small amounts of free-range organic chicken and beef • Miso Foods to avoid when they are sick • Dairy (milk, yoghurt, cheese, ice-cream) • Fruit (fresh and dried) especially bananas, avocados, tomatoes, tropical fruit Enrich your child’s poise, confidence & self-es teem ✴ Classical Ballet ✴ Jazz ✴ Tap ✴ Contemporary ✴ Musical Theatre ✴ Tots Creative Class ✴ Hip Hop AK-1213TDC It’s recommended they take these for three months post drug treatment. Ask your practitioner or local health food store for the best brands. It’s important to have these strains in the product: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. THE DANCE CENTRE Kimberley Park Community Centre, Cnr Lyndale and Roselea Streets Shailer Park Phone 3806 4870 Mobile 0418 875 724 www.dancecentre.com.au www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 17 ry Attention, Memo on nformati and Processing I Many students with learning difficulties especially students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia tend to struggle concentrating and focusing during events which they are least interested in. Completing a difficult task can also cause students to have difficulty in staying on task. The frontal lobe of our brain known as the executive function is our Mr. Organiser. Mr. Organiser helps us to pay attention to surrounding stimuli, comprehend information, and finally filter important information to be kept in storage (memory). This can be known as mind processing. However, Mr. Organiser functions differently for every individual. The common concentration time span can be explained through the concept of ‘age plus two’. For example, if you are 20 years old, then your attention span will be 20 + 2, which is 22 minutes. However, some of us have the ability to stay focused probably a little longer than that. Unfortunately this is not the case for students with learning difficulties; they struggle to stay focused even up to five minutes. This situation can be certainly explained as the Mr. Organiser of these students feeling confused because of a fault in either one or more of the processing measures. So, waiting can be a terrible issue for some children, for some others learning is another issue; specifically reading, and problem solving can be a difficult task. This may even affect their daily life when reading a description in a menu, writing comments on social media, texting on phones, and with many other similar activities. Even, simple activities like writing and spelling will not be easy. This is because, all these activities require the child’s Mr. Organiser to go through the three step process. Thus, this is an involuntary process where intensive intervention would encourage better control over the mind. Do you have a child who is having trouble paying attention in class? Here are some tips for helping students who have difficulty in paying attention, remembering and processing information taught. Keeping the mind active is what these tasks require us to do. How do we keep their minds active? A healthy future is in your hands www.stemlife.com.au Stemlife ™ tomorrow’s lifeline Store your baby’s cord blood and tissue stem cells Guided play activities will help stimulate and develop the young mind by providing exercise to Mr. Organiser. This is often achievable when the child is consistently engaged in a play session of board games (e.g. chess, snakes and ladders, scrabble, etc.), riddles, puzzles, simulator games (e.g. PlayStation, Wii, and other similar gaming platforms). Play activities that are supervised by an adult result in better progress. Besides that, too often lengthy sentences and chunky paragraphs will be overwhelming for some children to read, process and comprehend. Thus, a major task should be broken down into smaller steps, otherwise known as task analysis. Task analysis is a clearly written list of steps on how a task can be accomplished. Too many steps is just as inefficient as none. Avoid using jargon. Always accompany your verbal instruction with visual cues and printed words. In addition to that, you can help your child learn to manage difficulties by having a notebook at all times where they can record their understanding, and refer to it when required. This may especially assist students who are struggling to remember facts learnt. Routine and structure are of prime importance; practise makes perfect. When the brain gets used to something, the subconscious mind has the ability to repeat the task without help and prompting. Also, be aware of your child’s ability and interest; when you deliver a message or lesson it is important to do it in a way the child will comprehend. Provide plenty of examples related to the child’s knowledge and interests, preferably tangible items (e.g. physical space and images) for better understanding to take place. Consequently, this help your child form a pattern or sequence to see the connection between each lesson, just like the ‘memory place’ technique used in the ancient times by the Greeks. Moreover, did you know? A great thinker is one with a calm mind. In the process of helping your child achieve a harmonious and balanced mind, it is useful to incorporate yoga and meditation into their weekly routine. Finally, on-going motivation, encouragement and unconditional love is enormously important for these children to continuously try and learn from the mistakes that they make throughout their learning journey. It is crucial to remember that these children are struggling because they can’t do and not because they won’t do. There is large gap between the definition of can’t and won’t that some parents are still unaware of. Dealing with children with learning difficulties surely requires sound strategies, good understanding and lots of patience. by Reena M.Palanivelu Learning & Teaching Specialist. B.Ed(Hons), M.Ed (Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention) www.interventionsandinclusion.com Registrations are now open Free call 1800 263 519 or visit www.peachqld.com.au CRICOS No 00213J HLT-14-2508 The FREE PEACHTM program can help. Promoting Healthy Weight in Children • PEACHTM stands for ‘Parenting Eating and Activity for Child Health’. • It is a FREE nutrition and activity program available to Queensland families. • It is a family-focused program that helps parents and carers make healthy lifestyle choices. • It has been developed by dietitians and is delivered by trained facilitators. Contact us if you: • have a child aged 5 to 11 years. • are concerned they are above the healthy weight range. • are willing to attend 10 fortnightly group sessions over a six-month period. Want to get your kids active and eating well? 18 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au ‘Funded by the Queensland Government’. K I DZ KORNER Interesting Bee Facts ★ Honey comes in different colours and flavours. The flower where the nectar was gathered from determines the flavour and colour of the honey. ★ The bees use their honeycomb cells to raise their babies in and to store nectar, honey, pollen and water. ★ Bees are the only insect that make food that humans can eat. Help the squirrel find the right path to the acorns LIVE ON STAG Fully Themed Play Structure Robotic Ride-On Animals Electric Ride-On Race Cars Lasertag Arena Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Themed Party & Function Rooms Age restrictions apply mas? t i r h C E! VALUE PACK $16 50 Unit 3, 4-6 Burke Crescent North Lakes Phone 3014 0322 gameonfamilyfuncentre.com.au Gourmet Café ★ Entry for one child ★ Game of Mini Golf ★ Electric Car or Animal Ride Looking for something to do this week-end with the family … the answer is Aussie Kids Online What’s On Calendar. With a user-frendly system it’s easy to search for events happening in your local community. Aussie Kids What’s On Calendar is aiming to be the best and most comprehensive calendar available for families in Australia. All listings can be uploaded free of charge. So if you have an event you would like to promote to a broader community go online now. www.aussiekids.net.au www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 19 places 2 go Why Gymnastics? When parents are asked as to what they desire for their children, a common response is – “To grow into happy, fulfilled individuals.” It seems simple, but there are many obstacles along the way that can cause derailing of parent’s best intentions. So, what can we do to protect our children from negative influences? Here are three suggestions: 1. Assist children to become people of resilience, with the ability to risk take, get Boppin’ Babies ★ ★ ★ At Robertson Gymnastics, children have these opportunities, assisting parents to nurture “happy, fulfilled individuals.” For locations and prices contact: Vicky Abad 0430 591 532 or visit www.boppinbabies.com.au Phone 3345 4294 or visit www.robertsongymnastics.com.au Fame School of Performing Arts Audrey’s Music Shop is a family run business in the heart of Brisbane’s iconic West End. We Offer music tuition on most instruments, by fully qualified instrumental teachers. Whether you want to learn an instrument purely for enjoyment, or work towards your AMEB exams, we can cater for this. Audrey’s Music shop also offers onsite instrument repairs, instrument sales, accessories, books and advice. Come in and say hi to our friendly staff at 10 Jane Street West End. Phone 1300 801 390. www.audreysmusic.com.au We are taking new enrolments for our 2014 classes which are available in 10 locations around Brisbane. Students from 3 to 12 will be involved in musical theatre performances and recitals, and have the option of extending their training with dance extension and private singing programmes. Contact our office on 3252 4806 to discuss enrolments and a trial class. Serving the Gymnastic Community of Brisbane for 22 Years To achieve is to simply improve. To participate is a goal in itself. Call us for the venue closest to you!! Robertson Gymnastics Club, now in Coopers Plains, or the Robertson Gymnastics Academy at Tingalpa. Book early to reserve your place to avoid disappointment. For all ages and abilities. ◆ 0430 591 532 [email protected] www.boppinbabies.com.au Artistic Gymnastics (MAG & WAG) ◆ Sports Acrobatics & Tumbling (No 1 Club in Aust. – 2011/2012) ◆ Trampoline Sports (No 1 Club in Aust. – 2004-2013) ◆ General Gymnastics ◆ Dance – Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop ◆ Kindergym / PrepGym (Ages 1.5 – 5) to Elite/Adult Administration Office: 3345 4294 or book online at www.robertsongymnastics.com.au SANTA’S DOUBLE HEADER AK-1114ARHS YOUR CHILD WILL DEVELOP LIFE-LONG CONFIDENCE IN GROUP SITUATIONS SUNSHINE EXPRESS RAIL TOURS PHONE 3252 1759 10 Locations around Brisbane Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division 20 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au To book phone 3252 1759 between 10am and 3pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A recorded message operates at other times. Ray Edser (Tour Manager) Rapunzel By Eric Steadman. Rapunzel, kidnapped as a child by the wicked witch Gothel, is freed from her tower prison by handsome Prince Gunther who promises to show her the world. Their plans change when Gothel hears the Prince below the tower. She cuts off Rapunzel’s hair and allows the Prince to fall from the tower and banishes Rapunzel to the Land of Eternal Winter. The blinded Gunther, with the help of his page Rolf and Rapunzel’s friend Pandora the white cat, must summon their last ounce of courage to brave the dangers of the Forest of No Return and convince the powerful Goblin King to help them find the Prince’s lost love. 15 November-20 December, 2014 15, 22, 23, 29, 30 November and 2, 6, 7, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 December 11am Tuesday-Friday (school holidays) 2pm Saturday/Sunday Check the website for scheduled dates within the season Book at www.artstheatre.com.au BRISBANE ARTS THEATRE PRESENTS • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • INSTRUMENT RENTALS • REPAIRS • MUSICAL TUITION Brisbane’s Premier Performing Arts Training ✴✴ Not only will Santa be celebrating the arrival of Christmas – the Australian Railway Historical Qld Division will celebrate its 1000th tour in December so join Santa aboard the double headed Christmas Excursion on Saturday 6 December – yes two steam locomotives will be hauling this very special tour to Fisherman Islands and Box Flat and yes there is such a thing as a free lunch – it is included in your fare on this celebration trip. BY ERIC STEDMAN ALL ABOARD FOR A RELAXING JOURNEY Join Santa on Saturday 6 December and celebrate the Society’s 1000th Tour! Roma Street to Fisherman Islands and Box Flat Join Santa aboard the double headed Christmas Excursion SINGING DANCING ACTING BOOK EARLY AS SEATS ARE LIMITED ✴ Your child will receive high quality musical theatre training from a company with a 30 year history of success. The programme is facilitated by specialist tutors, is constantly updated and offers the best quality and value for money, performance-based program in Brisbane. Age appropriate groups for babies and toddlers up to 4 years ★ SOUTH BRISBANE ★ BULIMBA ★ STAFFORD ★ CHERMSIDE ★ NORTH LAKES ★ TARRAGINDI ★ PADDINGTON ★ WYNNUM A fun and stimulating music program to promote ★ development of gross and fine motor skills ★ increase confidence to move ★ enhance sensory integration, self-regulation, emotional expression and self-confidence ★ develop social, speech and language skills BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL You do not have to be musical to attend as the focus is on the children learning through involvement. AK-0913RG ★ Boppin’ Babies is a 45 minute fun and stimulating music program specifically designed by a music therapist to enhance your baby or toddlers’ development, and to help you use music as a learning tool. This list outlines some strategies to assist parents in guiding their children to become the outstanding future citizens. AK-0414BB ★ Boppin’ Babies Parents participate in the sessions with their children in singing, moving to music, playing instruments (such as shakers, drums, chimes, and bells) and improvising musical play. All equipment and musical instruments are provided. Spaces are limited – bookings essential. Audrey’s Music Shop Obstacles and distractions surround our children, tempting them to follow a pathway that is anything but positive. ★ up when they fall and to not fear failure. Failure is simply a signpost pointing in another direction. 2. Provide exposure to positive role models. Children who have heroes with positive values can be influenced for a lifetime. 3. Children need to experience success, something that they have worked for, in order to build a strong, sustainable self-esteem. This alone goes a long way to prevent destructive behaviours in later life. PH 3252 4806 www.fametheatre.com 1300 801 390 10 Jane Street West End www.audreysmusic.com.au 15 NOV - 21 DEC BOOK AT ARTSTHEATRE.COM.AU OR ON 3369 2344 210 PETRIE TERRACE BRISBANE QLD 4000 almost touches the top of the tent. Jumping and skipping, Hewin amazes audiences again and again. Other feature acts include the Russian Swing which has 10 people involved. It is very entertaining with the three Webers sisters somersaulting through the air only to be caught by a catcher 7 metres high off the ground. The show also includes Silks, Hula Hoops, Juggling, Spanish Web, Salsa Dancing and more! Webers Circus Webers Circus is a fantastic show filled with wonderful acts from around the globe which will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are four very cute Miniature Horses and the Comedy Dogs will keep you laughing for hours along with Australia’s Funniest Clowns. The Wheel of Death performed by Hewin from Colombia is one of the most death defying and spectacular acts Webers Circus has to offer. Hewin runs around a huge wheel that Webers Circus is the perfect mix to keep you entertained from start to finish, the performance lasts 1 hour and 50 minutes and tickets are on sale 1 hour before show time at the ticket office out the front of the big top which is located at Caboolture Showgrounds, from 7-16 November or Waller Park at Browns Plains, from 1-11 January or Helensvale Westfield, from 15 January-8 February. Don’t forgot cash sales only at the onsite ticket office. For all enquiries call 0448 247 287 or 0448 CIRCUS or www.weberscircus.com and book online. The Everton Park Hotel The Everton Park Hotel at 101 Flockton Street, Everton Park is continuing to gain a fantastic reputation for consistently providing family focused lunch and dinner 7 days week. The venue’s drawcard, apart from the fantastic high quality food, is the huge carousel that is a feature of the outdoor playground. The Everton Park Hotel has long been a favourite amongst the locals, as it really does have something for everyone. From its amazing million dollar Children’s Playcentre, to its family friendly bistro, relaxing lounge and sports bar which is a great spot to kick back and relax. Brisbane’s most family friendly hotel also takes the pressure off parents, by hosting a huge range of activities to entertain and stimulate the kids during most school holiday blocks while mum, dad and family can sit back with a cappuccino, cake, beverage or a meal. Best of all, parents will be grateful to know that all activities are completely free! All details including dates, times and details of activities are available at the hotel’s website: www.evertonparkhotel.com.au Find us on Facebook. Game On Family Fun Centre Are you tired of expensive and crowded theme parks? Game On Family Fun Centre provides exciting and safe activities that cater for all ages at a fraction of the cost! The air-conditioned indoor centre is packed with a variety of fun-filled attractions including; a space invasion lasertag arena (age restrictions apply), robotic ride-on animals, electric ride-on race cars, fully themed play structure and glow in the dark mini golf. Our equipment has been sourced from suppliers of the highest quality and our play structures have been designed to not only be fun, but to be sensory and physically challenging. Our Gourmet Café is open daily and is a great spot for parents to relax while the kids play. Our dedicated staff have been selected for their outgoing personalities and customer service skills, they will ensure that your family have a great time! Game On Family Fun Centre is also the ideal birthday party venue. Our four party rooms are 3D themed and we have party packages to suit all budgets. We look forward to meeting you and your family soon! Unit 3, 4-6 Burke Crescent North Lakes Phone 3014 0322 www.gameonfamilyfuncentre.com.au the park take the kids to $ FREE and enjoy kids club activities ✂ these holidays 2 ✂ Present this coupon to receive Discount! Not to be used with any other discount CASH SALES ONLY ★ CABOOLTURE ★ Caboolture Showgrounds. 7-16 NOVEMBER ★ BROWNS PLAINS ★ Waller Park. 1-11 JANUARY ★ HELENSVALE ★ AK-1014WC Westfield, Gold Coast Highway 15 JANUARY - 8 FEBRUARY EVERTON PARK HOTEL Phone 3353 2300 101 FLOCKTON STREET EVERTON PARK Bookings and Information 0448 247 287 (0448 CIRCUS) www.weberscircus.com www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 21 4 November: Bust Bee at Donut King. 18 November: Super Heroes at Coffee Club. 2 December: Christmas at Muffin Break. 6, 13, 20, 27 November what’s 2 on 1, 7, 9 November Skipperella • A funny and entertaining take on the much loved fairy tale – Cinderella, infused with high energy acting, dancing and skipping. 1 and 7 November 6.30pm, 9 November 2pm. Adults $15, Children (3-15 years) $10, Seniors 10. Cleveland Community Hall, Smith Street Cleveland. Tickets: 0408 713 291 or 0423 831 531 or [email protected] 4, 11, 18, 25 November Ginger Sport Soccer • Kids 2-10 years can have fun learning new soccer skills and make new friends. Free. 9am-1pm. Bookings not required. Central Cafe lawns, The Parklands, South Bank. Enq 3156 6366 or [email protected] Under 5’s Art Time • Listen to stories inspired by artworks in the exhibition and then get creative to make a mini artwork to take home. Free. 11.15-11.45am. Redcliffe City Art Gallery. Free Dancercise Classes • A great 45 min dance/musical experience that keeps kids active, healthy and engaged in physical activity. Classes are 3.15-4pm for 5-8 year olds and 4-4.45pm for 9-12 year olds. Free. Bookings essential www.ypac.com.au/ 4, 18 November, 2 December Storytime and Activity Morning • Enjoy storytime and activities at Morayfield Shopping Centre. There is a free coffee for mums and dads. Free. 9.15-10am. Cheeky Chimps Soft Play • Let the kids go wild on the Cheeky Chimps Soft Play at the Arbour View Cafe Lawns at South Bank. This activity is a fun way for toddlers and babies to develop their motor skills. Suits children up to 3 years. Free. 9am-1pm. Enq 3156 6366 or [email protected] 7 November Windaroo Valley High School Fete • Join the celebrations with a wonderful evening featuring fine food, stalls, showbags, rides, entertainment, displays, drinks, sweets, and fireworks at 7.30pm! Gates open at 3pm, 240 BeaudesertBeenleigh Road Windaroo. Enq 3804 2333. 7 to 16 November Webers Circus • A fantastic show filled with wonderful acts from around the globe which will keep you on the edge of your seat. Caboolture Showgrounds. Bookings 0448 247 287. www.weberscircus.com 8 November Journaling Workshop • Author Caylie Jeffery will introduce children to the wonderful world of journaling and letterwriting. Ideal for children aged 8 years+ with their carers. Books will be available for purchase on the day or bring your copy from home for Caylie to sign. Free. 9.3010.30am. Wynnum Library, 66 Bay Terrace. Bookings 3403 3199. Dancing Princesses • Craft, games and dancing make this workshop fun for every little princess! Make a ribbon twirl and get active as you learn how to bring it to life with a range of exciting tricks. Suits ages 3+. Cost $5. 10am-12pm. Brittain Park, Troughton Road Coopers Plains. Bookings www.bazilgrumble.com.au/ Coomera Springs State School Festival • A fantastic day out with rides, animal nursery, pony rides, games, stalls, entertainment, cent auction and plenty of food. Old Coach Road Upper Coomera. 11am-4pm. Enq [email protected] 8, 22 November Miniature Steam Train Rides • NO REFERRAL NECESSARY Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult and enclosed shoes are essential. 10am-4pm. Ewing Park, Ewing Road Logan Central. (weather permitting). Enq 0414 619 739 or www.lmes.org.au 15 November Jousting Spectacular • Arena-sized jousting tournament, medieval markets and workshops, Elizabethan culture, medieval costumes and performances, medieval music, fire twirlers, jugglers, jesters and more. Doors open 5.30pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets: abbeymedievalfestival.com Miniature Steam Train Rides • Both children and adults can enjoy this ride which runs on a 500m circuit around Melsa Park, 74 Toorbul Street Bongaree. Lions Club BBQ. Enclosed footwear essential. 10am2.30pm. Tickets: Single $2, Multi (10 Rides) $15, Children under 3 Free. Enq 5497 0508 or [email protected] 15 November to 21 December Sulky Santa and The Boy Who rides, prizes, raffle and fun for the whole family! Sherwood Road will be closed to traffic but parking is available for miles around or catch a train to Sherwood. 5.309.30pm. 685 Sherwood Road Sherwood. www.sherwoodfestival.com 22 November Highgate Hill Family Fun Day • Fabulous food, arts and crafts, entertainment, children activities, face painting and much more. Entrance $2, children free! 8am-1pm. 49 Gladstone Road Highgate Hill. Enq: Asta at [email protected] 26 to 28 November Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt • Join Peppa Pig and all her friends on stage for this delightful and true-to-life puppet show. There will be fun and games, catchy sing-alongs, problems to solve, clues aplenty and guaranteed laughs as the whole gang set off on a wonderful treasure hunt. Group Booking: 3138 4455. Tickets www.gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au Didn’t Believe • Santa Claus has lost his Christmas spirit. Rudolph, Snowman and Elfis make several attempts to cheer up Santa. They resolve to hunt for the source of the problem before Christmas Day arrives. A spirited and witty Christmas musical. Tickets $16. Brisbane Arts Theatre, 210 Petrie Terrace. Bookings 3369 2344. • Enjoy a fantastic day featuring stalls, entertainment, rides, sideshow alley, games, food, drinks, animal farm, pony rides and much more. 10am-3pm. Alexandra Avenue Broadbeach. Find us on Facebook. 19 November 2 to 5 December The Peter Pan Show • Come and sing and dance with Peter Pan in his live stage show. You will find Peter Pan outside JB Hi-Fi at the Mt Ommaney Centre. Shows at 9.30am and 11.30am and a meet and greet at 10.30am. Free event. 19 to 22 November Kiddies Cushion Concerts – Symphonic Santa • Inspiring audiences of all ages to discover the wonder of orchestral music. Babies through to grandparents can listen, dance and enjoy a range of popular classics performed by the QSO. Shows: 10 and 11.30am. Cost $15.55. Tickets qso.com.au 21 Novemer Sherwood Community Festival • Food, entertainment, games, amusement AFFORDABLE FEES 29 November Broadbeach State School Fete Where in the World is Christmas? • In the Fame tradition, this production will be both educational and entertaining, and a perfect end-of year outing. “Where in the World is Christmas?” comes highly recommended as a live theatre production featuring a cast of over 25 young performers. Bookings 3252 4806. www.fametheatre.com 6 December Santa’s Christmas Excursion • The Australian Railway Historical Qld Division is celebrating its 1000th tour so join Santa aboard the double headed Christmas Excursion! Two steam locomotives will be hauling this very special tour to Fisherman Islands and Box Flat and lunch is included in your fare on this celebration trip. Don’t miss out! To book phone 3252 1759, 10am3pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. FREE PARKING Health Clinics Services offered: © 2014 QUT GEN-14-1993 20444 • Chronic Disease Support for over 65s • Diabetes Foot Clinic • Exercise and Movement 22 November 2014 www.aussiekids.net.au • Nutrition and Dietetics • Optometry • Podiatry OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Providing quality health care to the community healthclinics.qut.edu.au | 07 3138 9777 • Psychology and Counselling • Wound Healing Service WILDLIFE SHOW HIRE FOR SATURDAY FR When booking q and get SUNDAY FREE get a FREE CA • 10 play at once • HIRE FOR SATURDAY & G • The fun is delivered to you •10 play at once • The fun • Long lasting • Long lastingbatteries batteries • Fun for all� ages LaserTag.com.au 18 FREE CAMO NET HIRE! + FACE PAINTING + PARTY GAMES • Crocodiles • Snakes • Owls • Possums • Frogs • Squirrel Gliders • Bandicoots • Turtles • Lizards • Bugs and lots more! 0403 713 452 When booking quote: AKBne14 [email protected] www.wildcall.com.au LaserTag.com.au ✆ 1800 266 587 BIRTHDAY PARTIES, CHILDCARE CENTRES, SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Mentio n ad to re this K I DS PA R T Y over $2 00 Instructor • Age-appropriate dance Mobile Animal Farm Exceptional Entertainment routines • Hip-hop, Cumbia and Reggaeton • Fun, interactive games • Prizes • Gift for birthday child AK-1014AJC 0466 875 366 [email protected] www.aussiejumpingcastles.com 0435 535 380 w w w.katebiskupovich.zumba.com Ideal for parties, open days, fundraising, fetes, schools, kindergartens & especially corporate events 3200 0334 BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW! 0402 134 085 www.streetscience.com.au OR PHONE 0432 647 702 LASERFORCE KIDS PARTY SPECIAL Enjoy a birthday party that your friends will never forget! ������� ����� ���������� ���� �� � ���� �� ������� ����� ����������������������������������������������������� “OFF PEAK” RATE LASERFORCE. 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AK-0214OMTF REN RENTALS TAG LASER TAGT LASER NEW TO LASERFORCE ★ TIME VORTEX ★ LABYRINTH ★ ACHIEVEMENTS ★ NEW BRIEFING ROOM, ARMOURY AND OBSERVATION DECK SYDNEY: Darling Harbour • Hornsby • Merrylands BRISBANE: Garden City See our website ���������������������������������������������� www.barnyardbabies.com.au Mini Mates Miniature Horse and Pony Farm To book your advertisement call Aussie Kids today 3806 4611 ★ Pony Rides Daily ★ Birthday Parties ★ Dress-up Donkey Party ★ Special Occasions ★ Playgroups, Pre-School and Primary Visits ★ Up to 12 years ★ Tea and Coffee available ★ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ask about our Ponies-in-the-Park or Horses-at-your-House ★ GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE BOOK EARLY for Saddle-Up Mates Club and Farm Days for the School Holidays 1222 Mt. Cotton Road, Burbank Brisbane Phone 3349 1910 [email protected] ★ AK-0212MM Lots of mini ponies for grooming, feeding and cuddling Farm Days and School Holiday educational visits www.aussiekids.net.au November 2014 23 " % $ # " ! 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