FREE Fun, Food and Fireworks at 2021 Osborne Park Show

FREE Fun, Food and Fireworks at 2021 Osborne Park Show By Marnie Adams, Contributor at Kids in Perth 27 Oct 2021 ‘Schools on Stage, Dance & Drums, Classic Cars, Carnival Rides & Tasty Treats’ The 106th Osborne Park Show returns in 2021 with more of your favorites like Food, Fun and Fireworks! Join in the celebrations…

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Re-live the jazz age with WAAPA’s Crazy for You

Musical Theatre lovers are in for a treat this June when The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and ECU present Crazy for You at His Majesty Theatre from June 11th–17th.   This Tony award-winning comedy musical is packed with some of the best-loved songs of Ira and George Gershwin – two legendary songwriters synonymous with the sounds and style of…

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What is in a name? Australia’s top baby names in 2020

Deciding on a name for your child can be difficult, especially if it’s not your first and you have already gone through your favourites.  Should it be one that’s popular and safe, or should it be one that’s creative and unique?  According to numbers from McCrindle Research, Aussie parents have kept naming trends pretty consistent lately. In…

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Plenty of FREE School Holiday Activities at your local shopping centre!

The school holidays (and Easter!) are just around the corner and the kids are starting to get excited!  Parents, it’s time to start planning some activities to do with them that are entertaining and won’t break the bank.  Thankfully, a few local shopping centres are stepping up to help us parents out!  Throughout the autumn school holidays Springs Shopping…

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2021 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

So many mums go above and beyond when it comes to providing the best for their kids. But what about treating themselves? Usually that’s the last thing on the priority list. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time for Dad and the kids to put their heads together and come up with a…

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The importance of experiential learning in early education

If you’re considering schools for your son, then the chances are you’ve come across the term ‘experiential learning.’ Experiential learning, often referred to as ‘learning through doing,’ is an educational theory that believes students learn best through active participation and reflection. In early childhood education, this model is commonly referred to as play-based learning, which…

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The Blight of Bullying

The Blight of Bullying By , 04 Mar 2021 When I was kid and teenager, bullying was something that generally only happened in the schoolyard.  I had classmates who would dread going to school every day, and when they were there they would be counting down the hours and minutes until they could go home. …

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Make waves at Perth’s Outback Splash

As a little girl growing up in Perth in the mid-eighties, I loved exploring new and fun things to do with my family.   One of my fondest memories was a day trip out to ‘The Maze’ – a giant life-sized maze made of timber that my brother and I got lost in for hours running up…

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School Prospectus : Ursula Frayne Catholic College

 “As a recipient of a Catholic education with now over forty years of experience working in Catholic schools, I retain a passionate commitment to ensuring our learning and faith sharing community is an authentic and vibrant Catholic school. As a parent and a grandparent, I also empathise with those discerning which school to entrust their…

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School Prospectus : Christ Church Grammar School

For more than 110 years, we have been preparing young men to serve and lead in this fast-moving world.  Today we are on an exciting journey as we guide the boys in their search for meaning in the world around them, and in their interactions with each other. Working with experts in their field, Christ…

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