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21 costume ideas for book week 2021

Book Week 2021 Costume Ideas: Well, another Book Week is bearing down on us, with the official date for Book Week 2021 mere weeks away, on August 21-August 27. We've got 21 Book Week costume ideas for 2021!
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REVIEW: Patch Theatre’s ‘I Wish…’

PATCH THEATRE REVIEW: KIDDO reviewer Carla Caruso enjoyed having her imagination fuelled and her senses delighted at a kids’ theatre show combining acrobatics, light art and more.
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St Raphael’s Primary School shines at state Gifted & Talented Awareness Competitions

St Raphael’s learners took home eight awards at the inaugural state Gifted and Talented Awareness Competitions, including five first places and one each of second and third place.
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Cirkidz Satellite Workshops

SA Circus, the home of Cirkidz, is excited to present Cirkidz Satellite, a brand new program arriving exclusively at the John McVeity Centre every Thursday in Term 3.
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The IG account every new mum needs to know she’s not alone

Owner of mental health space, The Red Tent, Mikki Fisher wants to change the game of mental health. The business owner, mother of three and strong advocate for mental health found herself inundated on her social media platform with women who wanted to open their hearts to her. On a mission to create a safe space where women could openly discuss mental health struggles, Mikki launched The Red Tent, a mental health space for women. We chat with Mikki about The Red Tent, how it evolved and how women can get involved. 
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Adelaide teen-exclusive art, music and performance event, Neo Ultraviolet

The Art Gallery of South Australia’s dedicated teen program Neo returns on Saturday 14 August with Neo Ultraviolet, an electrifying night of art, music and performance.
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Braces vs Clear Aligners

When it comes to orthodontic treatment there are two ways we can achieve a beautiful smile - using braces or clear aligners. It really comes down to personal choice and what is the right fit for you - or your kiddo! Our friends at Transform Orthodontic Care have given us the FAQs on braces versus clear aligners. 
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RECIPE: Fruit Pikelets 3 ways

RECIPE: Have these fruit pikelets ready for an after school snack or pop them in the lunchbox! The Adelaide Central Market has given us not one, not two, but THREE ways to make this kid-friendly tasty treat.
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A Century of Inner City Childhood Education

With a history spanning back to 1908, Grey Ward Children’s Centre has been educating and caring for South Australian children for well over a century, as the second Kindergarten ever to be established in Adelaide and still going strong. Today’s Grey Ward Children’s Centre is made up of families working in the Adelaide CBD and the children of the Grey Ward community go on to attend schools all over Adelaide.
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Preparing kids for the next generation of work

Have you ever asked your child or another young person the question: What do you want to be when you grow up? The workforce is evolving quickly, and there’s every chance their response may be a position you’ve never heard of before! Make sure you’re not out of touch when it comes to the next generation—here are five pieces of career advice to impart.
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Getting “Brainy” About Childhood Development

We’ve all had that moment. You hold up your darling little bubba, look deeply into their eyes and think, “What the heck is going on in there?!?” What’s happening in the brains of our children can sometimes feel like a complete puzzle. Adelaide University Neuroscientist (and Mum!) Lyndsey Collins-Praino sheds some light on the mystery for us!
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Choosing the right school for your child

Choosing a school for your child is a personal decision and it’s no wonder parents often worry about it. Which school is best for your child? That’s the Golden question. Madhavi Nawana Parker from Positive Minds Australia gives us some approaches you might like to consider to help make that big decision.
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BACKYARD CRITTERS: DISCOVERING A WORLD OF WONDER

Whether it’s giggling at the tickly legs of a slater, feeling the stickiness of a worm or quietly watching a bee pollinate a flower, the benefits for children’s sensory and emotional development are innumerable, making backyard critters a worthwhile investment in your time – and your family’s. The team from Nature Play SA give us some tips on how to uncover the world of backyard critters for your kiddos!
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Jobs of the Future

Wondering what exactly the jobs of the future are? Learn about the career paths of some of the inspiring young people who are studying, working and volunteering at Lot Fourteen every day! 
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Kid sized career ambitions: Space. The Final Frontier.

What does your child dream of doing with their future? Are they good with their hands and think they might master a trade or passionate about making a difference? Maybe they’re entrepreneurial and you think they could work in a startup which invents a new piece of world-changing technology. Whatever their career ambitions, they can make them happen in space... and you can find out how at the Australian Space Discovery Centre!
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