Head lice ‘census’ under way
February 12, 2010
Amid new reports of head lice in Mount Gambier schools, the first ever census of head lice has been launched to collect data on the nature of the unwelcome little parasite that everyone dreads.
The census, in the form of an online survey, is part of this week’s National Head Lice Awareness Week to provide parents and schools with up-to-date information on finding, treating and preventing head lice. Read more
Principals learn about neuroscience
February 9, 2010
More than 100 education leaders from across the Limestone Coast converged on Mount Gambier City Hall yesterday and Sunday for a conference focused on tapping into neuroscience research to enhance classroom learning.
Renowned scientist Martin Westwell, director of the Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century, discussed recent studies and their implications for children. Read more
February asthma epidemic predicted
February 3, 2010
As the new school year gets underway, the National Asthma Council Australia has warned parents, teachers and health professionals to prepare for a corresponding spike in asthma emergencies.
According to National Asthma Council Australia chairman, general practitioner Dr Noela Whitby, the “February epidemic” is a well documented phenomenon that will hit in a couple of weeks. Read more
City council to upgrade playgrounds
January 27, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council has unveiled plans to significantly upgrade several playgrounds over a three-year period.
Council has proposed pouring $35,000 into the Stiles Street playground in 2010-11 and $50,000 into the popular Valley Lake playground in 2011-12, continuing to upgrade what is a major asset and attraction in the city.
Meanwhile, $30,000 is likely to be spent on the ageing Ramsay Avenue playground in 2012 – 13.
Smacking still a hit with parents
January 11, 2010
Smacking is still a hit with parents, according to new research.
A study by Michigan psychology professor Marjorie Gunnoe has concluded that laws banning parents from giving kids a “loving” disciplinary smack are unjustified. Read more
Children started house fires
January 6, 2010
Young children have accidentally started two South East house fires in the past week, sparking the emergency services to call for parents not to leave kids alone with electrical appliances.
On Sunday morning the kitchen of a house on Poole Street, Millicent, was destroyed, with the bill at around $50,000. Read more
Chloe tops choice of names
January 5, 2010
Births notified in The Border Watch during 2009 show that Chloe was the most popular girl’s name for the second consecutive year, while Connor and Cody were favourites for boys.
Parents selected a diverse array of names for their children and spelling variations were common. Read more
Toy splurge makes kids asset rich
December 24, 2009
South Australian children are becoming increasingly asset rich thanks to the splurging of parents who fork out an average of $581 on toys and games at Christmas. Read more
Family law stacked against fathers
November 5, 2009
My brother is going through the Family Law Court system, but I guess that’s not quite right as the whole family has really been put through the mill as grandmother, great-grandmother, aunty and father have all had sleepless nights, worried and been excluded from the child’s life. Read more
Fairies in the wings
September 6, 2009
South East children are set for a magical experience when The Fairies perform their Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes concert at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre this month.
The popular television program cast is touring Australia until the end of November in a show featuring Harmony, Rhapsody, Barnaby, Wizzy and introducing the beautiful Fairy Princess Minuet, whose tutu sparkles and she dances on pointe. Read more
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