Book Review of My Dog, MossSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Alison Bellringer Ages: 7-10 | 42 Pages Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers (2022) | ISBN: 9781398426344 What to Expect: Friendship, dogs, farming, neighborly help, trust In this short chapter book, readers are invited inside the joys and hardships of sheep farming through the eyes of a sheep farmer. Working the sheep farm on his own is a lonely task for Jayden after his parents’ death until the day that Moss turns up. No one seems to know where this friendly, talented sheepdog comes from,…
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Hills Spring Fest Head to Verdun in the Adelaide Hills for a day packed with fun at Hills Spring Fest on Saturday 26 October. The day will be packed with activities and amusements, live entertainment, market stalls selling a range of handmade goods and delicious food. Activities include: A rock-climbing wall Velcro wall Three jumping castles Obstacle course Petting zoo Pony Rides Face Painting Nature Play and a spectacular Bucket Splash. Market stalls Explore a variety of market stalls selling baked goods, arts and crafts, books, kitchen garden items, lucky jars, macrame, jewellery, and skincare. Food Trucks Two Fat Blokes…
1. Immersion in Real-Life SituationsOne of the key advantages of international educational travel is the opportunity for complete immersion. In a classroom, students learn grammar, vocabulary, and language rules, but they often lack the chance to practise speaking and listening in real-life contexts. Immersion trips provide students with the chance to be surrounded by the language, engaging with native speakers and applying what they’ve learned in practical situations.For example, during a student trip to Paris, students are constantly exposed to French in everyday settings—whether ordering food at a café, asking for directions, or reading signs in a museum. These real-life…
French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a three-day state visit to Morocco from October 28, the Moroccan royal palace announced Monday, marking a step towards easing three years of strained relations between the two nations.
It’s been a day of unrest in Maputo, Mozambique, in the wake of the killing of two members of the political opposition on Saturday. This Monday, police fired tear gas at protesters, who were demonstrating against the killings and what they say is electoral fraud. Meanwhile, it’s been six weeks since the Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was killed by her former boyfriend in Kenya. The attack underscores a troubling trend of male violence against female athletes. Finally, it’s been a week without new cases of the Marburg virus in Rwanda, marking a tentative sign of optimism in fighting the Ebola-like…
The World Health Organization has announced that malaria has been completely eradicated in Egypt, calling the result “truly historic”. The country has been pursuing this public health goal for nearly a century. How has it managed to achieve it? FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger tells us more.
FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from the continent. This week, the race to rebuild the Libyan city of Derna continues, and South Africa is in a spin over the potential professionalisation of previously outlawed motorsports.
FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith brings you a round-up of society, culture and hot topics from the continent. This week sees a big step for DR Congo’s digital sovereignty as it inaugurates its first-ever data centre. Plus, an oil refinery in Nigeria could be a game changer for the continent’s biggest oil producer as it finally starts supplying fuel to petrol-starved local markets.
Book Review of Chickaville Series: Chasing New YolkSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Mike Talplacido Illustrated by Jan Makasiar Ages: 4+ | 36 Pages Publisher: BookBaby | ISBN: 979-8350972894 What to Expect: Bravery, chasing your dreams, and perseverance. Step into the enchanting world of Chickaville, a delightful four-book series that unveils the vibrant and enigmatic life of its chicken residents. In the first book, Chasing New Yolk, we meet Ashley Oprinton, a hen who dreams of singing in the bustling city. But Ashley isn’t the only one with aspirations beyond Chickaville. When Lawrence, a suave…
For the very first time, The FruChocs Shop in Glynde will host a Spooktacular Halloween event, which is open to all ghosts, witches and spooky creatures to attend for an evening of ghoulish fun that all the family will enjoy. The evening will feature a costume contest with exciting prizes for best dressed, free goodie bags for the first 100 visitors in costume and a photo booth to capture some Halloween keepsakes to take home. Mr FruChoc will also be there in attendance handing out vouchers and special Halloween-themed prizes. The FruChocs Shop is the perfect destination for families…