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Johanna tells us about school holidays and tips to parents. Cath shares some interesting holiday plans! and Mihiri shares how she get connected with her children during school holidays...
 



So, you've packed the bags, cancelled the papers and are really looking forward to being away for a couple of weeks free from the usual routine but you’re really anxious about keeping your young kids occupied on that long plane flight.

Besides packing a few great new travel toys that your toddler hasn’t seen before, you'll want to have some airplane activities that won't break, get lost or cost the earth.. More...




Sometimes the 'frontlog' of what you need to do in order to go on holidays is worse that the 'back log' of what you need to do when you get back home! Are you sure you want to go? If the answer is yes! I have some tips for you.... read more


Outer-space children’s sensation, The WotWots, will invade MarketPlace Leichhardt these school holidays with daily performances from adorable outer-space siblings SpottyWot and DottyWot.

The WotWots is a fun new television series, from the creative minds of the Academy Award winning Weta Workshop. Filmed at the Melbourne, Auckland and Wellington Zoos, the series follows the adventures of SpottyWot and DottyWot, as they explore earth in their steam-powered spaceship.

MarketPlace Leichhardt will continue the holiday festivities at Centre Court with five days of Kids Craft .

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Partnering Children for the 21st Century.



A public event introducing Montessori Education will be held on April 10th at the Hyatt Hotel, Perth and April 14th at Grovely State School , Brisbane. Come along to discover more about this exciting educational system and discover what children really need to prepare for life in the 21st century.


International speaker Trevor Eissler (parent and author), Eva Nislev (lecturer and consultant) and Cate Crombie (lecturer) will share their vision of education for the future.


For further information or to register visit the Montessori Australia Council, Conference Site at: http://conference.montessori.edu.au/public-event

Well, you probably would agree that we are experiencing unusual weather and in Australia it has been raining a lot this year. Many parents may not whine, because it is lovely sleeping weather for toddlers and wrapped babies! But many parents are pulling their hair out with energetic house-bound toddlers! According to the weather man, we are going to experience alternating months this year of wet and ... read more


Kijimuna Dance and Music Troupe celebrate the joyous lives of the Okinawan people using the movements of this region’s classical dance. Seven dancers and three musicians transform into traditional characters, from fishermen to farmers to royalty.

Beautiful costumes and choreography combine with the traditional sounds of the Sanshin, Chinese violin, flute and drum, in an interactive mosaic of song and dance.

25-28 March only $27 + booking fees

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