DREAMWORKS SHREK JR The Musical presented by the Australian Company of Performing Arts. Get ready to witness everyone’s favourite ogre in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. That’s right, presented by the Australian Company of Performing Arts, Shrek JR is here these April School Holidays and you cannot miss it! And so the story goes…. Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairy-tale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad. Now we all…
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Why Good Posture is Important for Physical Health in ChildrenGood posture is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it helps to prevent pain and discomfort in the body. When we slouch, we put unnecessary strain on our muscles and joints. Over time, this can lead to chronic pain. By maintaining good posture, we can reduce the risk of these problems and keep our bodies feeling comfortable and healthy. When you align your spine correctly, you put less stress on your joints, bones and ligaments holding the spinal joints together and allows your muscles to work more efficiently. In…
Issued on: 05/03/2023 – 07:49 Two workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross were kidnapped in northern Mali on Saturday, the organisation said, the latest abduction in the troubled West African country. Kidnappings are common in Mali, which has been battling a security and political crisis since jihadist and separatist insurgencies broke out in the north of the country in 2012.Jihadists affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group have escalated their operations into central Mali and neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso.Thousands of civilians, police and troops have been killed across the region, and more than two million…
Home » Spanish Learning Tips » Beginner Spanish Tips » Spanish Conversation for Beginners: 150+ Phrases to Keep the Dialogue Going When you’re just starting out in Spanish, it’s easy to run out of things to say, even if you have a lot of things that you want to say. To get you on the right track to speaking your mind, this post has more than 150 expressions for basic Spanish conversation. These will prepare you for a variety of situations and ensure your interactions flow more smoothly. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable…
Tonsley Science Fair 2023. The Tonsley Science Fair returns with a mix of family favourites and brand new attractions to engage with all ages. Go along to Tonsley Innovation District and be inspired by Australian wildlife, learn about bugs and insects, explore virtual reality, dig into the past with palaeontology, learn about the world of technology and be amazed by chemistry shows the Wipe Out Waste Wizard and Professor Flint’s Dinosaurs. There will be hands-on activities, the chance to make some science art and more. Program Highlights: Magic tricks from the Wipe Out Waste Wizard Sing along with Prof Flint…
This year my daughter, now 18, has taken two English proficiency tests. (English is her minority language; Japanese is her majority language.) The first was the highest level of the EIKEN seven-level test, which is widely used in Japan and is essentially a pass-or-fail sort of exam. And the second test, because she’s now applying to university programs in Japan that emphasize English, was the TOEFL, which provides a proficiency score up to 120 points. If you met Lulu, and heard her American-accented English, your first impression might be that her English is no different, really, from high school…
Home » Spanish Vocab and Grammar » 20+ Spanish Pick-up Lines to Try Out on Your Next Crush “Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?” Oh, pick-up lines. Even though a corny piropo (pick-up line) might make you want to roll your eyes, you have to admit they’re fun to learn and share! Pick-up lines in Spanish employ clever plays on words and evoke images both poetic and mundane. Read on to find out some of the best ones, and learn some Spanish while having a good laugh! Contents 1. Si besarte fuera pecado, caminaría feliz por el infierno. 2. Si…
Issued on: 04/03/2023 – 21:53Modified: 04/03/2023 – 22:17 Thousands of people marched through Tunisia’s capital on Saturday, decrying an expanding crackdown on opposition voices and rising inflation as the country’s largest trade union called on President Kais Saied to accept “dialogue”. The march organised by Tunisia’s powerful central trade union was the latest challenge to Tunisian President Kais Saied, whose leadership of the North African nation is prompting growing international concern. Since taking office in October 2019, Saied has consolidated his power, dismantled the country’s democratic gains and unleashed repression against migrants from elsewhere in Africa.In the biggest crackdown since the…
Dunstan Adventure Playground Upgrade The well-known and much-loved Dunstan Adventure Playground is undergoing an upgrade with construction works starting 27 February 2023. During the six month construction period fencing will be installed around the site and access to the playground and Linear Park Pathway will be closed. The upgraded playground will have new adventure-themed play equipment catering to both younger children (5-9 years old) and older children (10-14 years old). The park will also have new toilets and picnic facilities. The Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Council is providing funding for the project through its Long-Term Financial Plan, while the State Government…
Exactly 10 years ago today—on September 1, 2012, when my kids were just 8 and 5—I began this blog with my first-ever post. It was titled The Ten Commandments (of Raising a Bilingual Child). Here are three examples… 1. Thou shalt make thy child’s bilingual upbringing an almighty priority. 3. Thou shalt be mindful that each day’s efforts bear the fruit of thy child’s eventual bilingual ability. 10. Thou shalt give thy honest best to this endeavor, while giving thyself a break. I don’t recall what appealed to me about this “commandments” idea when I wrote it. I probably thought it…