Under the sea

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There is a whole different world found in the ocean.

Learn more about some of the creatures that live there.

Fun Fact

The ocean covers about 70% of the planet and contains 97% of its water.

Sea Horses

This little fish’s head looks like that of a horse, which is where it gets its name. Sea horses drift along upright, using the dorsal fins on their backs to move them-selves forward.

Sea horses have the ability to move their eyes in different directions, so they can search for food and keep a lookout for predators at the same time. Knysna sea horses are unique to South Africa.

They are endangered and live in the Knysna, Swartvlei and Keurbooms estuaries.

Did you know?

Female sea horses lay eggs in [...]

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May 2012 Superkids Birthdays click here to view

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01-May
Kaylynn Stevens
Litha Qinela
Lungile Qhuma
Gift Sithebe

02-May
Sheminique Van Wyk

03-May
Ashlyn Janneker

04-May
Nthabeleng Maleka

05-May
Busisiwe Mhlungu
Jabulo Maseko
Musawenkosi Mdhluli
Christian Knife
Mandilahke Ngweventsha
Mhalengi Hlongwane

07-May
Morne Meyer

08-May
Malwande Mthembu
Pricilla Sitarara
Thandiwe Mkrola

09-May
Sello  Nhole

10-May
Emihle  Mbana
Lo Modimola
Sasha-Lee Thys

11-May
Nonzipo Mahlaba
Gomolemo Mosiakgotia
Amber
Shaquille  Thangavay

12-May
Jamal Lyon
Whitney Titus
Nothanda Sibiya
Sibiya Nothando
Bonolo Makhetha

14-May
Ernest Ndhlovu
Rafiloe Mphelo
Thabiso Mthembu
Lungelo Mbele
JP Bezuidenhout
Solomon Mokanyane

15-May
Hlengiwe Mthethwa
Andronishia Jantjies
Lincaster Da Gama
Saskia Gabriels
Mhlengi Hlongwane

16-May
Dotye Salethiso

17-May
Ra’Ees Jaffer
Simamkele Beyi

18-May
Ahlumile Baba
Moizelle Esau
Debra Rowbotham
Mologadi Mashamaite
Rayno Adams

19-May
Asemahle Jack
Caleb Sibiya

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Kids Space – April 2012

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You can also submit your letters online… kidscomp@tfg.co.za.

THIS MONTH’S WINNING LETTER

This months letter comes from Candice Glover. She wins these cool mind maps for kids books! Send your letters, photos, jokes, drawings and ideas to Kids SuperClub/Kids Space, PO Box 6020, Parow, 7501 or email kidscomp@tfg.co.za.

APRIL BIRTHDAY BOX

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

9th– Karabo Tiroyabone (11)– Nomhle Stephen (11)
10th  – Tasheen Makuddem (11)
11th – Keith Buys (11)– Lutho Ngcwenga (11)

12th– Semakaleng Mphelo (11)
14th– Thato Sithole (6)
16th– Millichante Pienaar (7)
17th– Khanyisile Makhalema (7)
18th – Liyema Gologolo (6)
20th – Zane Willies (9) – Samkelo Zondi (9)
28th – Jemain Scholtz (10)

Wall of fame

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Story: How Ellie Got Her Trunk – April 2012

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By Yvette Thomson
NEW WORDS TO LEARN

1. Whine (verb) To make a long, high-pitched complaining cry

2. Speculate (verb) To form a theory about a subject without firm evidence

3. Scowl (verb) To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

It was a very early morning in the animal kingdom. The sun’s first rays were peeking over the mountains and the previous night’s mist had all but disappeared. The Earth was fresh and cool, a welcome feeling before the scorching heat of the day set in. After all, this was summer in Africa and the days were hotter than hot! Everyone was still sleeping. It was peaceful and wonderfully quiet, with not even a bird chirping. All the animals were enjoying their cool morning rest. ‘Wake up, you [...]

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Win-A-Lot January 2012

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Don’t forget to check, you may be a winner!

January winners
ENTERTAINMENT
Banzo GM, Musina
Seleke T, Vulindlela Heights
Tyers J, Rosedale Plakkers

I SPY
Gani S, Ficksburg
Mtakathi B, Steynsburg

CROSSWORD
Gani S, Ficksburg

RECIPE
Lottering S, Beaufort-West
Maseko NN, Msogwaba
Moses MJ, Toekomsrus
Zungu WB, Bapong

STORY
Bapela LN, Kwamhlanga
Mashiane M, Alabama
Mogole GE, Ganyesa

OUTREACH
Adipersadh M, Reservoir Hills
Barros ET, Kagiso
Basiele BE, Mmabatho
Bosch JC, Bos En Dal
Burger L, Bain’s [...]

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