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THIS MONTH’S WINNING LETTER … comes from anika mafu.sHE wins these cool mind maps for kids books!Go to our website for more May SuperClub birthdays!

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MAY BIRTHDAY BOX

Happy birthday to all the SuperClub kids who celebrate their birthdays this month!

2nd – Sheminique Van Wyk (6)

3rd – Ashlyn Janneker (9)

5th – Siyamthanda Sibiya (5)

8th – Thandiwe Mkrola (3)

11th – Shaquille Thangavay (9)

17th – Simamkele Beyi (6)

18th – Kiara Reddy (5)

20th – Naledi Lehoke (4)– Cassandra Kleynhans (3)

21st – Jean Piere Steward (4)

25th – Lamia Jafta (8)

28th – Abdul-Karder Damon (8)

31st – Orabile Ntjepela (7)– Ofenise Lebea (9)

Wall of Fame!!

Thibela Desiree (11) is in Grade 5 and [...]

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOOD CHAIN.

What is it?

Every species on Earth needs energy to survive. The food chain is the process by which energy is transferred from one species to another.

How does it work?

The food chain is divided into two categories, namely producers and consumers.

Producers

Plants are examples of producers. A plant uses light from the sun, water and other natural elements to produce its own energy.

Consumers

Animals and humans are consumers because we eat plants and, often, other animals for energy. We do not produce our own energy. Humans are at the top of the food chain, as we use energy from plants, animals and other sources (such as minerals), so that we can live more comfortably.

Ecosystems

Plants and animals, [...]

The worst thing about my sister By Jacqueline Wilson (Random House Struik)

Marty and Melissa are sisters, but they’re extremely different. Melissa is a Justin Bieber fan and adores anything pretty and girlie. Marty’s a soccer-playing tomboy who enjoys helping their father with DIY.

How will the pair cope when they have to share a room?

Book:

Spy Pups: Survival CampAndrew Cope (Penguin)Spud and Star are sent on a camp to hone their skills as spies. But there is something mysterious going on in the nearby lake that puts their new survival training to the test.

Can the cute and clever pups figure it out in time?

Book:

One Kiss, One Hug! By Jason Chapman (Random House Struik)

This illustrated book makes for a brilliant bedtime story. Ben [...]

Some things you can find in this issue!

Find out about this little-known Middle Eastern country.

CAPITAL CITY: Muscat

FLAG: Oman’s national flag is made up of three horizontal stripes and one vertical stripe. The white symbolises peace and prosperity, the red stands for battles against foreign invaders and the green is for fertility.

The vertical stripe contains the national symbol of two swords crossed over a traditional curved dagger.

CURRENCY: The Omani Rial (OMR) is the national currency. One OMR is worth about R20.

GOVERNMENT: Oman is a monarchy. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said has the ultimate authority, but the parlia-ment has some legislative powers and helps to oversee things.

CLIMATE: Oman is very hot and dry for most of the year. Its summer begins in mid-April and ends in mid-October. During winter, the weather [...]