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Science in the Swamp – Celebrate National Science Week in Centennial Park

July 25, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the ever-popular Science in the Swamp returns to Centennial Parklands on Sunday 21 August, in celebration of National Science Week. A free family day out jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery, learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Dickens Lawn transforms into a pop-up village of scientific delights! Unearth your inner scientist through hands-on, family-friendly science experiments and displays, learn bush survival skills with Greater Sydney Parklands’ educators at our Bush Craft Village, and be sure to keep an eye out for the incredible roaming dinosaur, who…

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Inspiration, Kids

3 Community Gardens in the Woollahra council area

July 16, 2022

Community gardens are a unique form of open space whereby people can learn, recreate, socialise and demonstrate sustainable principles within a garden setting. Community gardens are not-for-profit, and can provide for a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits. Community gardening is a valuable community recreational activity that contributes to health and well-being, positive social interaction, community development, environmental education, sustainable principles, protection and use of public open space. There are currently three community gardens within the Woollahra LGA WHAT’S TO LOVE ABOUT COMMUNITY GARDENS? They are places to learn. Participating at, or even visiting, a community garden provides…

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Inspiration, Kids

PROTECTING AND PRESERVING SYDNEY HARBOUR’S LITTLE PENGUIN POPULATION

July 5, 2022

Sydney’s Little Penguins at Manly are classified as endangered and are the last breeding colony on the NSW mainland. In less than 8 years, the number of breeding penguins has dropped from 140 to 46, with more than half the fatalities caused by predators, boat strikes, or penguins becoming entangled in fishing lines and hooks. Flip & Flap is a newly released children’s picture book by Australian artist and author Pam Slattery, and is suitable for ages 3 – 7 years. The idea for the book germinated in 2005 when Pam was a resident of Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. She worked…

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Babies, Kids, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth, Toddlers

HIPPY Maroubra

June 14, 2022

Hippy runs and age 3 and 4 program that is all about parents! It helps you to become your child’s first teacher by implementing teaching techniques developed by HIPPY Australia. HIPPY is a FREE program delivered to you in the comfort of your own home. Here is a bit more information about our program and the 2 age groups…… What HIPPY age 3 looks like? Fortnightly home visits to families by a Tutor/Mentor to deliver your HIPPY activity pack Play-based activities 3 activities per pack Activities include: Everywhere Learning Monthly HIPPY Gatherings Seven FREE storybooks A box of resources: A…

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Kids, Parenting

6 ways to keep kids safe on social media

June 10, 2022

Between Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and the new TikTok sensation, children all over the world are avid social media users. It’s a part of everyday life, but for parents, there’s one burning question: How safe is social media? We called on the experts at ESET to find out. Here, they share the main social media cybersecurity threats, and how to use social media safely. The risks of using social media Whether you’re an adult or a child, being a social media user comes with a degree of risk. It can open you up to these cyber threats: Identity theft or impersonation. When…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting

Raising young children in a digital age

May 26, 2022

Navigate the digital world with your child without baning the gaming console, iPad, or unplugging the TV. About this event Dr Kristy Goodwin provides parents/ carers of children aged 0 – 10 years with research-based yet realistic advice to feel confident about how to best support your child’s physical health, mental wellbeing and learning online. The session will explore: Why children find the online world captivating and how to manage screen time so it doesn’t end in ‘scream time’ A simple and realistic formula to determine healthy screen time limits for children based on their basic needs Why parents need…

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Kids, School holidays

LinguaKidz School Holiday Language Camps

April 22, 2022

LinguaKidz foreign language school holiday programs engage, entertain and educate young people about language and culture without leaving town! Three-day school holiday ‘day camps’ for kids aged 5-15 years offered in Spanish, Italian, French or Japanese! School holiday foreign language lessons for children & teens Campers can expect to cook food, dance and create craft projects which reflect elements of the countries they have explored! Songs, dance, music, games and role-plays are just some of the ways children develop language skills with LinguaKidz. With a focus on listening and speaking, these skills are naturally improved through their communicative and interactive…

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Kids

Enrol your children in a sport this winter that keeps you warm and fit

April 20, 2022

With winter fast approaching, leading swim school Kingswim is highlighting the importance of why swimming lessons should be a top priority, even when it’s cold outside. For many children, finding availability with swim centres during summer has been tough due to long wait lists and density caps. Kingswim area manager, Anne Brown, says that after potentially missing out on summer lessons, the cooler months provide a great opportunity for parents to take advantage of quieter lesson enrollment periods. “While swimming lessons should be a priority all year round, families who are yet to re-enroll or enroll for the first time,…

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Kids, School holidays

CLEVER FOX EDUCATION…THOROUGHNESS IN TUITION

April 19, 2022

To many of us, one tutoring college is pretty much the same as another. Think again! When Amber Fox set out to establish Clever Fox Education some years ago, she was determined to bring to it the high standards of integrity and professionalism she epitomised in her teaching career…a period of some twenty-five years, in a variety of schools both here and overseas. With her multiple qualifications and wide experience, Amber personally ensures that each student is treated sensitively, as an individual, with his /her own needs and aspirations. Whether tuition is in regard to selective high school entrance, scholarship…

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Kids

FREE HAIRCUTS THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

April 19, 2022

Term one is done and dusted. The school holidays offer families a chance to reset before Term 2 starts next week. With a quarter of the school year already behind us, now is the time for parents to reflect and assess how their child has settled into school and identify any learning gaps, lack of confidence or signs of struggling. This may be the perfect time to seek help if parents feel their child needs it. Online tutoring service Cluey Learning recognises that every child has a unique personality and approach to learning, which is why they tailor their tutoring…

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