Learn more about this tropical ASIAN COUNTRY.
GEOGRAPHY

The Republic of the Philippines is in South-East Asia. It’s made up of a cluster of little islands between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, near Indonesia and Malaysia

HISTORY

In 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan claimed the group of islands for Spain. The Spanish ruled from the 16th century until the United States bought the Philippines from them for $20 million in 1898. The US ignored the Philippines’ growing independence movement, until the Philippine-American War broke out. The US won the war and continued to ruleuntil 1935, when they declared the islands a commonwealth – just one step away from becoming an independent country. But then World War II broke out in [...]

Start collecting our New 7 Wonders of Nature cards. When you have all seven, grab a friend and play our fun guessing game!

HOW TO PLAY

1. Find a friend to play with you, then putall the cards face down on a table.
2. You and your friend each pick one card.Don’t show your card to your friend!
3. Take turns questioning each other to find out which natural wonder is on the card the other person has. For example, you could ask, ‘Is it on land?’ or ‘Is it in Asia?’.Only ‘yes or no’ questions are allowed!
4. If you guess the other person’s card correctly,you get one point. Your opponent must then pick up another card, and you must carry ontrying to guess which wonder is on that [...]
   

Once food is swallowed, its starts its journey through the digsetive system. Here’s what happens to it along the way:

What is the digestive system?

Our Digestive systems are responsible for breaking down the food we eat, so that our bodies can absorb the nutrients in it.
This is what gives you the energy to play and learn everyday and also helps you to grow big and strong.
Different types of animals have varied  digestive systems, depending on the food they eat and how much energy they need.

Feathered Friends
Birda have aivain  digestive systems. They use their beaks to peck their food into smaller pieces, because they dont have teeth to chew it with.Onc they’ve swallowed the food, it goes [...]

March Winners 

Entertainment
Bozo EE, Motsethabong

Neliwa F, Namibia

Newman J, Heathfield

Nu Metro vouchers

Adonis N, Arendsdale

Ah-Dong CJ, Eersterus

Buthelezi S, Sunnyside

Chonco V, Estcourt

Coetzee N, Komaggas

Degumber R, Vorna Valley

Gow CJ, Brooklyn

Lubisi FD, Cottondale

Mabena N, Soshanguve

Majiet W, Mitchells Plain

Makaringe R, Tembisa

Makati S, Naledi

Makhuba NE, South Hills

Malungani MC, Giyani

Mashigo J, Soshanguve

Mashiyane NA, Temba

Masilela EP, Saulspoort

Mathabe M, Klipspruit

Mbonambi KN, Esikhawini

Mhlongo HV, Dobsonville

Mkhacani F, Midlands

Mkhwanazi M, Winchester Hills

Mokoena L, Empumalanga

Morgan ME, Bontheuwel

Mosebekoa T, Lichtenburg

Mpanza TP, Hillcrest

Mthembu N, Amsterdam

Mtshali DE, Hospitaalpark

Muller Z, Gleemoor

Nahlosa T, Tembisa

Ndabeni CN, Molteno

Ndemumana JM, Namibia

Ngobe V, Msogwaba

Nkosi ND, Elukwatini

Nkosi V, Tembisa

Nsutsha B, Sea Cow Lake

Plaatjies VJ, Salsoneville

Qaba TS, Tsakane

Rabobojane L, Phuthaditjhaba

Radebe M, Phomolong

Rasenyalo MM, Sebokeng

Sefake ME, Babirwa

Seitlhamo ST, Soshanguve

Shimbu R, Namibia

Sibeko FN, Magogong

Sishi G, Clermont

Smit IL, Grabouw

Thela MB, Soshanguve South

Titus RR, Port Elizabeth

Van Der Merwe [...]

SUPERDAD

By Yvette Thomson

NEW WORDS TO LEARN

1. Engrossed (adjective) Having all your attention or interest absorbed by someone or something
2. Mortification (noun)  Great embarrassment and shame
3. Bellow (verb)  To give a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

Lindiwe was nervous. It was her first day at a new school. ‘You’ll be fine,’ her mom assured her. ‘Once you get there you’ll realise how sillyyou were for worrying!’ Her baby brother gurgled in his playpen. ‘See?’ her mom said with a smile, ‘Simphiwe agrees!’ Lindiwe started to relax. Her mother’s positivity was infectious. ‘You’re right,’ she said. ‘I’m sureit’s going to be fine.’ Her mom smiled. ‘That’s my girl!’ As she grabbed her rucksack, she remembered something. ‘I haven’t said goodbye to daddy!’ Her mom frowned [...]