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Twisted my arm, we will come but not available 15th or 22nd. But if it falls on that then not to worry.

Hi The places you mentioned are all pretty rural, larger plot sizes etc. Dural is nice. We live in Rouse hill ( some of it is built up) but we live on a rural street. It's handy as it's got the benefits of being literally minutes from shops, services etc. Although I didn't fancy our little girl starting at the rouse hill school as it is so big, so went for Annangrove public school, only a 5-10 minute drive and it only has 78 kids and lots of natural space around it. Good community spirit and really encourages parental involvement. Ie; they don't mind you bringing younger siblings with you if you want to help out in the classroom. It also holds a playgroup once a week in the school as well. Good luck with your search.

Hi Many of the schools have strict catchment areas so you really do need to know where you will be living. Just make a list of places you like the look of and arrange to visit them, when we moved to rouse hill, we couldn't get in to a couple because we were in the wrong catchment area ( other side of the road) and then I didn't fancy sending my daughter somewhere with huge numbers. We found 'Annangrove public school' took out of area students. When we went for a look round my daughter was immediately comfortable. It has less than 80 pupils in total and it has a great environment. The kindy room is great, it has everything and more than a lot of the private schools in the area that we have looked at. There is lots of space outside, veggie patches, chickens , lots of interaction with the older children. Parental participation is encouraged Nd is a great way to meet people. So far we are very pleased with our choice. Its only about a 15min drive from kellyville, so it may be an option.

I can't find the like button. See what happens when you don't come on for a week or two! Great about meeting up. My two are 4 and 2 although the youngest is a boy. i'll PM you my mob number so we can track each other down on sunday. Hope that pesky rain stays away.

Hi To all those settled in or new to the Hills. There is a community fair on sunday 18th March 3-7pm in Annangrove Park. Cnr Annangrove road & Currie Ave. free entry. There are apparently 'free' rides for children and adults! Food stalls and craft/business stalls. Think we will be going, anyone fancy going or meeting up?

Hi, Just remembered to check again as still not getting notifications but we should be able to make it on Sunday as well. We'll be the ones with 2 mad curly haired children girl 4 and boy 2. A bloke that is folic ally challenged and a wife with a desperate need of a cut and colour!

We used an agency called 'rock my baby', all sitters have full police checks etc. they can find you a siter at short notice, we used them twice when we first arrived and were stuck, both sitters were great.

Hi, (not getting notifications either) but we'd love to meet up as well. We have a 4 and 2 year old. Not been in the etta yet but read this review about the place, made me giggle but it makes a couple of noteworthy points if going on a Sunday. 'Sundays are a very busy day, and it is best to book a table if you want to be outside near the playground. I would suggest though, not to book it too close to the "vomotrom" as we call it (the spinning thing) as its likely to end in vomit near by as we discovered last time we were there! Overall a great day out, with plenty to do for the kids. Weekdays are great for mum's groups to get together for a wine and lunch while the kdis play.' Hopefully meet you ll soon.

Hi But have a look At the following. heydeeho music gymbaroo Look up austswim website at they will list swimming classes in your area. Playgroup nsw- you can search on there for local playgroups. waterloo library do a rhyme time on Friday at 10am (free). Kinder musik little dynamos, Waterloo

Listerine (mouthwash) is a good mozzie repellant apparently. Not tried it yet, spray it around where you are outside not on you.

Saw a documentary about this by Louis theroux's. http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/louis-therouxs-african-hunting-holiday/ it's really interesting but I can't see the thrill in it myself and find it all quite sad. By the way if you read the article but don't get round to watching it Louis couldn't go through with it either.

Caversham wildlife park in Whiteman park. Great interaction with koala's, kangaroo's plus lots more. Whiteman park free entry. Toddler splash pool, various paygrounds, picnic areas. Many of the swan valley restaurants/wineries have children's play areas. Check out swan valley tourist pages. Lovely restuarant/ winery in Bickley valley called the packing shed, sit back and relax and kids can play on the large enclosed field ,small sandpit and toddler slide. Margaret river yes, ugh boot/ shearing shed on wildwood rd, reptile park, any beach with a bucket and spade 'bunker bay' is probably our favorite. Lovely winery/ cafe called woody nook is small but has a nice contained children's play area and really good Childrens menu- not to pricey either. Margaret river chocolate factory either in MR or swan valley. A trip to baskin Robbins in Fremantle. Day on rottnest island. Fab. This website lists loads of great parks/ picnic spots but also lists other places to go with little ones. http://acoffeeinthepark.com/ Park at burswood, they live to see the helicopter taking off and landing. River cruise from city to Fremantle. Theres a Greek restuarant in Fremantle ! Does all you can eat buffet and kids eat free or really cheap, has plate dancing, really good atmosphere on river side. Can't remember what it's called though. If you google it I'm sure it will come up.

no experience of asthma but when we moved to the hills in perth my hay fever was shocking! the different pollens really didn't agree with me!

Ooh, can we come as well. It's that funny place with the car on the roof isn't it?

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