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20 Wednesday January 29 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz SELWYN TIMES SeatSmart Recycling Programme Free child restraint checks and installation Volunteer NZTA trained child restraint technicians are available to help Selwyn residents install and check children’s car seats. Advice can also be given on: · Rear and forward facing seats · Booster seats and harnesses · Locking clips and tether straps Visit Facebook to find out dates and locations for our monthly clinics. SelwynCarSeatChampions Proudly supported by The SeatSmart recycling programme is removing potentially unsafe child car seats from circulation and making journeys safer. The Council partnered with Seatsmart in March 2016 to have old car seats recycled at a heavily subsidised rate. 186 car seats have been dropped off at the Pines Resource Recovery Park which equals 651 kg of plastic and 93 kg of metal being diverted from landfill. Selwyn residents can take their unwanted car seats to the Pines Resource Recovery Park for a $15 charge (normally $25). The seats are dismantled through social enterprise groups or Department of Corrections community work programmes. The recovered plastic is recycled into products for the building industry, metal parts are taken to metal recyclers, and the harnesses will be used by Karkt NZ and The Green Collective who make handmade bags. Selwyn School Road Safety Coordinator Stephanie Hautler says all car seats have an expiry date on them and over time seats can be damaged from UV light, heat, general wear and tear or in a crash. Residents can find information about how to check a seat’s expiry date at www.seatsmart. co.nz. Locally, the Council has trained a number of volunteers as child restraint technicians who check car seat safety and install seats for free. Further information is available on the Selwyn Car Seat Champions Facebook page. Booster and convertible seats can be recycled through the recycling programme, along with capsules, but polystyrene seats are not part of the programme. The Pines Resource Recovery Park is located at 183 Burnham School Road and is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm, and from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Best Start to a Lifetime of Learning! • Quality care and education for children aged 3 mths to 5 yrs Visit www.catspjs.co.nz • Separate Nursery (3 mths – 2 yrs) Preschool (2 – 3 yrs) Prep Schools (3 – 5 yrs) • Privately-owned, purpose built facilities designed with children in mind • 20 hours ECE for 3 – 5 year olds • Primary caregiving by qualified, experienced and caring teachers • Open 7.30am to 6pm, Mon to Fri Rolleston 03 347 9561 10 Beaumont Drive West Melton 03 741 1785 65 Iris Taylor Ave, Preston Downs Give your child the best possible start If you’re looking for an early education centre for your child, enrolling with The Cat’s Pyjamas in Rolleston or West Melton could give your little one a head start. The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool and Nursery are amongst the top 10% of all early childhood services in New Zealand, an achievement that early childhood teacher and owner-operator, Tracy Summerfield, is excited about. Both our Rolleston and West Melton centres achieved a “Very Well Placed” 4 year review from the Education Review Office (ERO) last year. Our teachers always work incredibly hard, and it’s nice to be rewarded with that validation”, says Tracy who runs The Cat’s Pyjamas with her husband, Gavin. We focus on quality education and care. All our teachers are qualified in early childhood education and registered. Our purpose-built facilities and spacious outdoor areas have been designed to meet the development needs of young children. With excellent teacher to child ratios, The Cat’s Pyjamas instils a culture of kindness and respect and creates a welcoming environment where children blossom and families feel included. “We’ve had wonderful support from the local communities since opening 11 years ago in Rolleston and eight years ago in West Melton, and we’re starting to see siblings come through too. We believe in constant learning and investing in professional development and plan to stay at the forefront of early childhood research, to keep improving and to do the best we possibly can for our children,” says Tracy. Download the Parent’s Handbook from www.catspjs.co.nz for more information or enquire about The Cat’s Pyjamas flexible fee options for 2020 on 03 347 9561 (Rolleston) or 03 741 1785 (West Melton).
SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday January 29 2020 21 15 immune boosting foods for toddlers & pre-schoolers Help toddlers and pre-schoolers stay healthy and beat those bugs over the winter months. There are no miracle cures to starve off winter colds and flu, however by eating a range of essential nutrients all year round from a variety of foods, it can help boost your toddler’s or pre-schooler’s immune system and shorten their recovery time when they get sick or start feeling run down. 1. Berries. Berries are full of antioxidants to help keep your toddler’s or pre-schooler’s immune systems fighting fit! And if fresh berries aren’t in season, try using frozen ones instead. Berries are great for eating on their own or adding to smoothies. 2. Broccoli. Broccoli might not be a favourite amongst toddlers and pre-schoolers, but it’s no secret that broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s got a number of immune system boosters, including vitamins C, A and E and a number of antioxidants. 3. Eggs. Research has shown that when a person is low in vitamin D, they are more susceptible to illness. Eggs are one of the only foods with naturally occurring vitamin D. They also include a number of other immune-boosting nutrients for your toddler or pre-schooler, such as B vitamins and selenium. 4. Garlic. Garlic has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that help maintain your toddler’s or preschooler’s general health and wellbeing. Adding garlic to their diet can help reduce the severity and duration of their colds and flu. 5. Ginger. Ginger This has anti-inflammatory properties which can help to relieve symptoms and reduce the duration of colds and flu for your toddler or pre-schooler. Use it in stir-fries or grate it up and add it to their smoothies for some extra ‘zing’. 6. Kiwifruit. Kiwifruits are one of the richest sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C is also found in many fruits (such as blackcurrants, oranges, strawberries and blueberries) and vegetables (such as red capsicum, leafy green vegetables and sprouts) and is wellknown for its immune-boosting capacity. 7. Leafy green vegetables. Leafy green vegetables are rich in phytochemicals and provide your toddler or pre-schooler with a valuable source of vitamin E. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to protect children’s body cells from damage. 8. Legumes Chickpeas, beans and lentils. These are all high in fibre and are also a good source of iron. They act as natural ‘immune boosters’ in your toddler’s or pre-schooler’s body. They can easily be stirred into bolognaise sauce or stews to help disguise them, or how about making your own humus with chickpeas? 9. Lean red meat. Lean red meat is rich in iron and zinc and keeps your toddler’s or pre-schooler’s immune system fighting fit. Iron from animal foods such as red meat, chicken, fish and pork is better absorbed by your body than plant sources of iron. 10. Nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds contain phytochemicals, vitamin E and fibre. Fibre is essential for good health. It helps keep your toddler’s or pre-schooler’s bowel in good balance and their immune system strong. 11. Oats. Oats contain beta-glucan, a component of fibre that activates killer cells. These are the cells that fight bacteria, viruses, and other intruders in your kid’s bodies. 12. Oily fish. Salmon and other deep sea oily fish such as sardines are a super source of omega-3 fatty acids. These not only help to ensure healthy brain development in young kids, they also have antiinflammatory and immune-boosting properties to help ward off sickness and fight infections. For more information and ideas for your under-fives, visit www.under5s.co.nz ‘the Best little PReschool in lincoln’ Melodies is a small boutique preschool for children aged 2- 5 years. Licensed for 34 children we provide a wonderful nurturing, caring atmosphere where children can learn and develop at their own pace. Through our low child to teacher ratio we are able to provide a calm yet invigorating, environment where children have wonderful sense of belonging and wellbeing. Our unique curriculum combines Te-Whariki alongside the Carl Orff Approach to provide highly creative music and dance, drama and art experiences. While integrating Gill Connells Smart Steps programme into every-day exploration, and play. The Carl Orff Approach is threaded into our Music, dance, drama, art and free play experiences. By intentionally planning activities around your child’s interests they become actively involved in fun exciting and highly creative experiences that stimulate the mind, body and soul. Gill Connell’s Smart Steps programme is specifically designed around the relationship between movement and brain development. Your child learns through movement and real sensory experiences. Music and Dance is a natural scaffold for children to learn through movement, develop confidence, make friends and express themselves freely. Melodies preschool has an amazing dedicated 100% qualified teaching team that are dedicated to providing the best possible care and early learning experiences for your child. Melodies Preschool has a strong reputation among local primary schools that children are very well prepared for the transition from Preschool to school. Thus, giving your child the ability to be a confident, competent learner from the first day they begin school. This successful pathway sets a strong foundation for life-long learning. ‘Tell me I forget, show me I remember, involve me I understand.’ – Carl Orff “Since the beginning of time, children have not liked to study. They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart you will let them learn while they play. They will find what they have mastered is child’s play. – Carl Orff Ph: 03 325 2227 | Email enquiries to Abbey: info@melodiespreschool.co.nz | www.melodiespreschool.co.nz 27 West Belt Road, lincoln
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