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Win 1 of 8 Free Tickets worth $100 each ($800 Total) to SoulMinded’s August 11 Mindfulness Workshop - See Competition Below!

We're Excited Term 3 has commenced this week (with a few exceptions, Hoppers Crossing and Williamstown will commence Friday July 20th, and Dingley Tuesday 1-2s 9:05 class will commence July 31st), so what can we expect to see this term? Find out here.

Do You Have Any Friends You Think May Like to Try Mini Maestros? Share this email with them so they can FIND A CLASS and join the fun and learning for Term 3.

 


 

Diving Deeper

Diving Deeper - Music and Intellectual Development

By Alison Cusack & Linda Repic - Mini Maestros Craigieburn Franchisees

As parents we are always looking for ways to help our little ones get everything they need to develop and grow into well-mannered, smart and strong little humans. We take them to all sorts of activities, sports, dancing, library story time, swimming, music programs and anything else we can manage to cram in at home all in the hopes of improving our children’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

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We mentioned in our last newsletter that Xanthe’s new t-shirt inspired her to do something special. In this video the answer is revealed! Xanthe is what we call an "onlooker learner."
Like many Mini Maestros students, Xanthe often prefers to take a back seat in class and observe what others are doing around her. The story is quite different though when she is at home and in her comfort zone. There, Xanthe practises all of the things she has been watching and learning in classes, singing with gusto as she pretends to be a Mini Maestros teacher running her own classes! It's helpful to remember that every child learns in different ways and that Mini Maestros teachers do not expect all children to be ‘performers’ in classes. If your child is somewhat reserved in class, they are still absorbing all the learning and, just like Xanthe, you'll probably get your first experience of them performing with full vigour at home rather than in class. With time and nurturing, their confidence will build until they feel happy to sing and perform in class as well.

These cute Mini Maestros T-Shirts will be available for purchase in the complimentary Mini Maestros customer app, available soon in the Google Play Store and the App Store.

 

 


 

Mini Maestros Abroad

Mini Maestros Abroad

Janet Collins (Mini Maestros Port Melbourne Franchisee) recently visited our Kuala Lumpur licensees, Carmen and Jessie, at Mini & Moments. Janet was the special guest teacher for some classes. Here is what she had to say about the experience...

Recently I had a wonderful opportunity to travel to Malaysia and visit one of our Mini Maestros licensees Carmen and Jessie who have set up a drop in pre-school music centre in KL for all students and carers. Prior to classes commencing, the children enter into a colourful, warm and inviting world with play equipment, books to read and a place to just be.

Carmen, Jessie and their wonderful team of teachers also support carers building strong relationships over a cuppa. The classes reinforced to me just how valuable our Mini Maestros program is in a child’s formative years. It was lovely to watch the children and carers enjoying the class content and it was evident with weekly attendance how the little ones were developing in so many ways (socially, physically, cognitively etc).

It also revealed afresh how music has the ability to transcend cultural differences. I am looking forward to visiting them again in the near future to be inspired and learn all over again!

Thank you Mini Maestros family for branching out. I hope we can see this fantastic program globalize further.

 


 

New Franchisees andVenues

New Mini Maestros Franchisees

We're excited to announce two new franchisees to our family. Welcome Julia Kaplan who has taken over the Dingley Franchise from Adina & Fiona, and Louise Reeder who has taken over the Glen Waverley franchise from Simone McGrath. We are sad to see Adina, Fiona and Simone leave, but wish them all the best with their next chapters in life. May the melodies and memories stay with them.

New Venues for Term 3!

Coburg Eas
t - At Coburg East Neighbourhood House on Mondays.

Dingley Village - at the Christ Church Dingley on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Greensborough - at the Diamond Valley Library on Thursdays.

Also, our popular Prahan venue, will have classes on Wednesdays in Term 3.

 


 

 

 

 

 

Meet The Team

Meet The Team - Ally Hvalica

Ally has just joined the Head Office team as our new Enrolments Registrar. Ally was the Preston, Ivanhoe and Northcote franchisee for just over 5 years. Due to her commitment, passion and talent, Ally grew her franchise into one of the biggest we have, all while also raising her 3 little children.

Ally is originally from Slovenia and has been living in Australia for 12 years. She is such a bright and positive person to be around and it's wonderful to now have her as part of the Head Office team.

We were all very sad to bid farewell to dear Stephanie who has been our registrar for the past two and a half years. We wish her the very best in her new admin role.

 

We interviewed Ally about super powers, life advice and deserted islands. READ WHAT SHE HAD TO SAY HERE.

 


 

SoulMinded

SoulMinded Family Mindfulness Workshop & Competition

SoulMinded is a Melbourne based company that runs workshops and educational programs to help families cultivate a deeper awareness of self and focuses on fostering relationships within the family through positive communication practices. In their upcoming August 11 workshop “Step Into Calm”, parents and their children (ages 3-5) will explore emotions together, and learn how to transition from difficult emotions to positive communication.

In a competition exclusively for the Mini Maestros community they are offering up to 8 free tickets (valued at $800) around their latest workshop!

 

To enter the competition, complete both of the following:

1. Sign up for SoulMinded’s Newsletter

2. Like them on Facebook

Competition closes JULY 31! Be sure to enter by that date!

If you’re a parent with a child ages 3-5, don’t miss your opportunity to enter this competition by clicking here...

 

 

Congratulations to the Winner of Kooshy Kids Competition from the last newsletter, Janina Cruff! We hope your new Kooshion makes your next travel experience smooth.

 


 

Do You Have a Story, 'Bumblebee Travels' Entry or Photo to Share?

We'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to share your Mini Maestros experience, have a parenting story or photo to share, simply reply to this email with your contribution and we may feature you in the next publication.

 

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