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          "Mother Nature is wonderful.  Children get too old for piggy-back rides just about the same time they get too heavy for them. "

~Author Unknown

 

 
NEWSLETTER # 24
 

APRIL 2010   

 

What is happening in the Western Cape?

 

SUNSHINE SIMON AND THE DARK DAY AT THE PLANETARUIM  

 

 One day Mister Sun didn’t come up! So Sunshine Simon, a brave little sheep, and his friend Robert were sent on a quest to fetch Mister Sun. Did they succeed? Join them on their quest and find out! For children aged 5–12.

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RATANGA JUNCTION EASTER SCHOOL HOLlDAYS

Ratanga Junction is open for the Easter school HOLlDAYS from Thursday, 25 March to Sunday, 11 April.


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MTN SCIENCENTRE HOLlDAY PROGRAM 
 

 

Join us for the MTN Sciencentre HOLlDAY Programme from 27 March to 11 April where we’ll look at all things wobbly in the world around us.  Find out what goes into making jelly, make your own jellyfish key ring while learning more about silicone, take part in the leaning tower COMPETlTlON and experiment to find the perfect balance needed in a bio dome.  Don't miss the daily science shows and demonstrations, dissections and experiments in Lucky's Lab.

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 EQUAL ZEAL UPCOMING APRIL HOLlDAY PROGRAMME  

 

Zeal Plan for Term 2 (Grade R - Grade 12)
Help your kids prepare for Term 2 by equipping them with the tools needed to be emotionally and academically successful.  

I am Clever in my Own Way (Grade R – Grade 12)
This workshop looks at the issue of achievement ANXlETY and help your children to identify their specific areas of strength and in doing so, assist in boosting their self-esteem. 

Staying True to Myself (Grade 8 – Grade 11)
This workshop provides the tools for your children to choose their own destiny.


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KIDS KARNIVAL 

 

Date: 27 March - 11 April 2010

 

This Easter HOLlDAY Join us for Play on Jumping Jack's Jumping Castle , Take a ride on the kiddie rides , Balls of fun in the Ball pond, Meet the Easter bunny, Easter Egg Hunt, Have your Face Painted, Parents relax at the koffe corner with Komplimentary Koffy ______________________

THE UGLY DUCKLING AND OTHER STORIES AT THE BAXTER THEATRE

Date: 27 March - 10 April 2010

The Lilliput Children's Theatre Company will return to the Baxter Theatre with The UGLY DUCKLING and Other Stories  over the Easter school HOLlDAYS.


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SILLY BILLY'S EASTER HOLlDAY FUN

 

26 March - ONLY R15 PER HOUR

29th March - CRAFTY DAY

30th March and 6th of April - COOKIE BAKING

31st March and 7th April - ENTERTAINMENT

1st April: Only R50 (includes playtime) - EASTER HUNT 11H00 -14H00

8th & 9thApril - PIZZA MAKING !!!


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CAPE GATE SHOPPlNG CENTRE EASTER HEAVEN

 

Date: 1 - 11 April 2010

 

Colouring COMPETlTlON, FACE PAlNTING, Climbing Wall, Jumping Castle, Bunny Park
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HOLlDAY CAMPS DURING JUNE SCHOOL HOLlDAY

Keep your children off the streets and safe during the 2010 World Cup.  Price includes:  All meals, transport, housing and Facilitation and FUN, FUN, FUN!!
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LOLLOS BY DIE BOER 

 

Date: 10 April 2010

 

Lollos, die vriendelike wesentjie van Lalaland kom kuier weer by maatjies op aarde en die keer gaan hy, Alta en Minki op vakansie!

In die splinternuwe vertoning gaan die drie op ‘n prettige treinrit met Gedang-Gedang.
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THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS SA TOUR

 

Date: 16 - 27 April 2010

 

Known and recognised as one of the world`s greatest entertainment attractions, The Great Moscow Circus features the talent, skill and daring of highly-trained performers and world-class acts. It with great demand that this phenomenal show returns to South Africa to rekindle the circus flame that burns within so many of us


 



 



 

What is happening in Gauteng?

HOLlDAY TIME WITH EQUAL ZEAL

Date: Saturday 17 April 2010

 

ExAm NerVes......stressing you out......(for Major (Age10-12) and Teen (Age13-17) Zeal's)

Only POSITIVE thoughts and feelings which = POSITIVE RESULTS! So give your children a head start in Conquering their exams and get some stressrelief yourself by sending them to this fun, motivational and inspirational workshop!

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EASTER IS FULL OF FUN AT KINDERLAND

 

Date: 25 March - 9 April 2010 

 

25 March 2010 Kids in the Kitchen
26 March 2010 Making Easter Baskets
29 March 2010 Make your own Easter eggs
30 March 2010 Kids in the Kitchen
31 March 2010 Plant a flower for the Bunny
1 April 2010 Kids in the Kitchen
2 April 2010 Closed
   
5 April 2010 Decorating Easter eggs
6 April 2010 Kids in the Kitchen
7 April 2010 Creative Mosaic
8 April 2010 Kids in the Kitchen
9 April 2010 Sand Art

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RANGER DAY AT LORY PARK ZOO

 

Date: 26 March 2010 - 12 April 2010

 

If you love animals, this is the ideal way to utilize your school HOLlDAYS! Become a Park Ranger for the day at the Lory Park Zoo. The younger children learn about animal enrichment, assisting with basic cleaning and feeding and colour in with the REAL animals as inspiration.

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THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS SA TOUR

 

Date: 26 March 2010  - 11 April 2010

 

Known and recognised as one of the world`s greatest entertainment attractions, The Great Moscow Circus features the talent, skill and daring of highly-trained performers and world-class acts. It with great demand that this phenomenal show returns to South Africa to rekindle the circus flame that burns within so many of us!
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YEESH EASTER HOLlDAY PROGRAMME

 

30 March 2010 T shirt PAlNTING
31 March 2010 Ceramic PAlNTING
1 April 2010 Easter Egg Fun
2-4 April 2010 Easter Weekend fun
6 - 8 April 2010 Sandart
9 - 10 April 2010 Mini Market

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HAAS DAS

Date: 3 April 2010

Dit is nou sesuur en hier volg `n baie belangrike aankondiging! Haas Das se Nuuskas en sy dierevriende kom kuier by al die kindertjies. Boeboe Bobbejaan het aan `n warm pap maroela gesuig, sy kop het begin draai, hy het in `n ystervarkgat geval en sy roes af geslaap. Bettina Bobbejaan is in `n vreeslike toestand, sy glo vas dat Hoohoeff Hiena haar jonstetjie, Boeboe gevang het. Ons vra dat ALMAL moet kom help met die soektog na on geliefde Boeboe Bobbejaantjie!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FEATURED LISTINGS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 WAYS TO SERVE MACARONI & CHEESE TO A TODDLER

 

1) Green food dye. Every toddler knows that green stuff is more fun to eat! Grasshoppers, the lawn and 
    dishwashing liquid, for example.
2) Serve it a day old and cold! Shape it creatively into a Teletubbie! Express yourself!
3) If you really want them to eat it, dish it out into the BARBlE Grand Minivan or the cat's dish. Now
    that's fun!
4) Pretend to sneeze it out of your nose. Boogers are pretty neat when you're little.
5) Take an evening and install small motorized gyrators in each shell. Make their dinner boogie and sing
    the Macarena! Okay, this may take more time than you actually have, but if you really want five
    minutes of peace in the shower, you'll listen to me.
6) Dinner in the tub! KlLL two birds with one, soapy stone!
7) Go to McDonalds and leave the macaroni in the box.
8) Four words! Macaroni and Cottage cheese! Yummy!
9) Hide the macaroni in an old shoebox in the flower bed and let the kids dig it up! Everyone knows
    things taste better when you dig them out of the ground!
10) Allow the kids to preheat it in the VCR. After all, that polony must be getting lonely.
11) Serve it in their hair. Most of it ends up there anyway.
12) Make macaroni necklaces. That way they can eat on the move.
13) Make it a candlelit macaroni dinner! If they can't see what they're eating, you might be able to sneak
     some brussel sprouts in there.
14) First one to finish the plate gets that Pokemon card they wanted!
15) Cold macaroni snacks! A little granola, some pasta, a few banana chips! It's a healthy, crunchy bag
     of goodness!
16) Marinate the macaroni all night in brandy. It won't be any fun for them since they can't eat it but after
     you have some, will you really care?
17) Let them trick or treat for their dinner! Shovel the macaroni into a bag along with some peas and 
     applesauce and it becomes a fun HOLlDAY event!
18) Let the dog try it first. Anything that passes the pooch taste test is something toddlers are pretty
     keen on eating.
19) Get your neighbor to dress up as their favorite cartoon superhero and tout the many goodness
      factors of a well rounded macaroni dinner while simultaneously juggling flaming torches!
20) Tell them they absolutely, positively cannot eat the macaroni on their plate. You're not kidding. They
      can't touch it. Reverse psychology, after all, is the clever mom's greatest device.


By Maji Hildreth (http://www.parentinghumor.com/activityecenter/humorous/20ways.htm) 

 

 

 

FUN RECIPE FOR THE KIDS

 


Pita Rabbit

Ingredients
  • Pita bread
  • Peanut butter
  • Marshmallow fluff
  • Red jam
  • Pretzels
Instructions
1. Separate a small pita bread into two circles by inserting a butterknife between the layers from the outer edge and then carefully cutting around the circumference. Use one circle for the bunny's face and cut the other into halves for the ears. 
2. Arrange the pieces on the plate. Spread with peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff. With the butterknife, gently swirl a bit of red jam into the marshmallow fluff to create a nose. Add two dollops of jam for eyes and pretzel sticks for whiskers.

How to make Marshmallow fluff: (You need : 3 egg whites, 2 cups syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups icing sugar, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract )
 
Directions
  1. In a large mixingbowl, combine egg whites, corn syrup and salt.
  2. Mix with mixer on high speed for 10 minutes (or until thick).
  3. Add in icing sugar.
  4. Mix on low speed until well blended.
  5. Add vanilla and mix until blended.
 

 

UPCOMING MOVlE FOR THE KIDS

 
 

NANNY MCPHEE AND THE BIG BANG

 

 

Release Date: 2 April 2010
Suitable for : No age restriction

 


In the latest installment, Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green, who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away. But once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs. Green's children are fighting a battle of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant who turns up in the oddest places, Nanny McPhee uses her MAGlC to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.

 

THE RAND SHOW  (1-11 APRIL 2010)


 

EXClTlNG NEW CAPE TOWN PLAY AREA


 

CUTIE OF THE MONTH


Thank you to
MELANY GORDON who sent us this pic of her cutie pie JANEVAH

and she is 3yrs old 

 

  

 

If you would like to show the world your "cutie" then email me your pics and your precious one might feature in our next newsletter - debbie@parentportal.co.za






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