Journalism club was formed for the first time this year with one goal in mind: make a magazine by kids for kids.
After much deliberation, we settled on “Lightbulb: A little book for curious kids.”
To all of us, the IGS community was essential both as our audience and inspiration. We hope everyone can find something for themselves in our little book, in true IGS fashion, our diverse articles capturing the truly magical talents, interests and passions of our journalists in waiting.
We hope you enjoy!
Much Love, alism Club.
Every semester, kids choose from a raft of exciting afternoon clubs, Journalism Club among them. Run by the fabulous David Englebert, the club's program offers kids the chance to develop new interests, skills and most importantly, passion. With a diverse range of programs, you can find something for everyone.
Don’t believe us?
Just ask the kids...
Imogen and Saskia
Rita - Year 2 -Chess Club
“I like Chess Club because my cousin is good at chessand I want to beat him!”
Alexander - Year 4 - Debating “I like debating because I know how to convince my parents”
Frances - Year 2 - Coding PIEX
“I like coding because I like playing video games, and I like creating new things’
Dorothy - Year 4 - Karate Club
“I like Karate because it shows me how to defend myself. And I get to do it with my friends”.
Maya - year 4 - Rugging
“I like rugging club because its fun making things out of wool, listening to calm music, talking, and it’s fun”
Sewing Club - Penelope - year 4
“I like sewing club because it is really easy to learn to do and you can really let your creativity fly!”
Christina - Year 1 - Science
“I like science club because we get to do fun experiments, and sometimes when there is sweet food in the experiment we get to eat it after”
Lilah - Year 3 - Dance
“I like dance club because I have always liked dancing at my house and thought this club would be fun, it is”
Sarina -Year 4 - Podcasting
Grace - Year 1 - Art Club
“I was always interested when dad sent me in. I loved it so much I almost fainted! I have done art since I was one years old and always loved it”
Oliver - Year 2 - 2D animation “I think it is fun animating, and all the teachers are really nice. I’ve learnt some really cool skills.”
“I like podcasting - A. Because you are literally on the school podcast, B. Because I have friends there, and C. the teacher is so nice”
Elijah - Year 3 - Basketball Club
“I will provide three reasons why I love the basketball club. One, it is an outdoor activity. Two, practice makes you better. Three, it increases your shooting strength, because it is really hard shooting at the hoop… four, it keeps you really fit.”
Danica
Year 3
Sarah’s BIG Adventure
Sheep can do impossible things and so can you.
When Sarah was at the barn she couldn't do many things but when Sarah left she could do anything.
Sarah stands up on hind legs and then she decides to walk to the forest and Sarah gets that feeling that she wanted to dance!
And so, she started dancing, and when she did all the animals danced with her! The bears, the bunnies, the foxes, the squirrels, the birds and especially the wombats.
She was sooooo tired from dancing that she decided to have a nap
Then when she woke up, she was in the city! The other animals had taken her there so she could visit the city. When she looked around she saw a sign that read “city”, she looked at it long and hard and then spoke “CITY”, she realised she could speak and everybody in the city looked at her.
She found a free car, it was a convertible and she started driving. She started to grow hungry, but not for grass. Now Sarah was hungry for Human food. She found the nearest drive through and got a burger.
When she was waiting for her food she thought, “sheep can do impossible things and so can you!”
And then Sarah got her burger and watched the sunset for the very first time.
Bella the Bunny
There was a bunny named Bella. She was a princess's pet. Her life was perfect until one day she got kicked out. She then got bitten, and she started to talk quietly after sleepless nights.
After long walks she finally found a city and begged them to adopt
She went to the sewer and cried. She made mouse friends. She told them she was hungry. Luckily the mice shared thir food, then a dirty little girl came down to the sewer. She sat down and said ohh are you lost little one? She nodded. Bella sat on her lap and fell asleep while the girl was sleeping.
But when Bella woke up the girl was gone, Bella started to fly, then she saw the girl surrounded by ghosts.
Bella flew and grabbed her and put her down safely you saved me she said but bella didn't do anything she just purred.
They lived happily ever after as best friends.
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Nurhana
Year 3
My Ibu and the food she cooks
Ibu means grandmother in Malay
She helps people in need.
Q: What do you like about cooking?
A: Cooking for my family and felt a kind of satisfaction when they praised my food.
Her cooking is very nice because she cooks a lot.
She is very kind.
When her children need shoes she buys them for them.
For the journalism club, I decided to interview my Ibu to learn more…
Q: What do you like about Singapore ?
Q: What is your favourite thing to cook?
A: My family favourite is asam pedas, a Malay local specialty in Singapore that is super spicy and sour, but in a good way.
A: Singapore may be one of the smallest countries in the world but it has something that other countries don't, my family plus the other 3 in Sydney.
Q: What is your favourite thing abo being an Ibu?
A: Watching my kids grow blossom into kind and wonde souls, helping others in nee contributing to society an never forgetting family at end of the day.
Evelyn
Year 3
Time to grow
Have you ever wanted to know what plants are good for growing indoors and outdoors or where to grow them? Well, this article will tell you everything you need to know!
Outdoor plants:
Hostas have beautiful green leaves that last all year long. They are tough plants that like the shade and cold weather. Trim off old leaves so that they grow big! they are a great decoration for your shady garden.
Grevilleas, sometimes known as spider flowers, are native Australian flowers that are very easy to grow in your dry Australian garden. Some of them will even flower all year around. When they get old they can get old woody branches with lots of dead twigs. Cut these away to make your Grevillia young again!
Indoor plants:
Peace lilies have arrow-shaped leaves and are usually green Plants like peace lilies clean the air making it easier to breathe. Having a peace lily in your house doesn’t just clear the air, it also is good for your mind and gives you better sleep! They are also really easy to care for, all you have to do is water them!
Arrowhead vines also have arrow-shaped leaves in lots of different colours including green, pink and white This plant likes humid air and moist soil, so you should leave the soil to dry out before you water it. If you don’t let it dry your plant can get root rot!
Clematis is known as the Queen of Climbers. It has heart shape leaves and star shaped flowers that can be white, pink, red, blue or purple. Water them weekly for the first season to help them grow up. They are happiest when they are in the shade at their roots, with their leaves in the sun.
Chinese evergreens are tropical houseplants with colorful leaves that are perfect for indoor spaces. They like to stay warm, and really like humid air so they are perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.
Why are plants so important? They produce food for nearly all animals on the planet, including humans. They also make the oxygen we need to breath, and clean the carbon dioxide from the air.
Fun Facts about Plants:
In the 1960s Tulips were worth more than gold in Holland
Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world, and it can grow 35 inches in a single day! Vanilla Flavouring comes from the pod of vanilla beans which are closely related to corn! There are over 200,000 plant species on the planet.
Learning about lizzie!
Interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth I
Nurhana
Year 3
Who is Elizabeth I? Elizabeth I was queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. She was queen for 45 years. She was quite a tough lady, and I decided to write about her because although everyone knows about Elizabeth II, Elizabeth I is just as cool and interesting.
Family
Elizabeth was born the 7th September 1533 (I was born 8th september 2015, meaning she is 482 years plus one day older than me!). Her parents were Henry VIII and Anne Boylen, Henry’s second wife. However, Henry had Anne beheaded! And Elizabeth was sent away. Henry VIII's sixth wife, Catherine Parr, invited Elizabeth back to court and she could see her family again. When Henry VIII died, he left the throne to his nine year old son, King Edward VI, but after his early death, Elizabeth's older sister Mary I reigned until her death and was replaced by Elizabeth I.
DID YOU KNOW: Queen Mary I’s nickname was ‘BLOODY MARY’ because when she was queen, she beheaded many people
Marriages
She said no to many foreign princes when they asked to marry her, which was a problem because she needed heirs to the throne. She did not want to marry because she did not want to be at war with other countries. She also did not need a man by her side to rule the country because she was a strong lady. Many people thought a woman couldn’t rule, which was preposterous, but she proved them wrong
Fashion and Hygiene
Fashion was important because it showed what class you were in. And as Elizabeth was the queen, she had the rarest silk, she had the puffiest sleeves ever, large ruffles and tight corsets Her dresses were colourful with gold, silver and gems on them. How did she even walk!?
Now, I hate people who don’t shower!!!!!!!! Elizabeth the first only bathed ONCE A MONTH. She must have been stinky. She also wore large red curly wigs. She wore wigs because her hair was going grey and she wanted to hide that. Plus, there were head lice at court!
Elizabeth liked to have her face very pale, and used white lead to paint it white. This was because it was fashionable at the time Lead is very poisonous, and she puts it on her face everyday. She should have been smarter, however people back then did not know lead was poisonous
Freya
Year 3
Japan travel guide
What to Eat Dinner:
You should go to Teppanyaki, it's a place where they throw food at you like Eggs, Pancakes, Fried Rice, Meat, Plates, Bowls, Sauces.
Another good food in Japan is Sushi. They are famous for Sushi. There's a place in Japan that is Sushi . The chef makes it for you and if you don't like it, they will make it again for you then they start to get your taste.
Another good place is Taste of Ramen in Japan. If you only have a little bit of money left, and if you don't like food, they will give the money back.
s to do
The Harry Potter Theme Park:
There is lots of candy and you get your own wand that actually works and it is so cool. There's drinks like butter-beer that kids can have, and you can get it hot or cold. There are types of candy that are Harry Potter themed, like rock candy, mentos, hi chew, and candy cane.
Super Mario World:
There is a ride that's like a rollercoaster that can show you around the place. There is also a jumpy thing that you have to jump on the block, pumping your head on it to get points, like in Mario’s world. There is also a really good cake that's Super Mario themed. It's a chocolate cake and vanilla. Theres a drink with Super Mario cotton candy on Princess Peach and it nice and sweet but sour.
Where to Eat Dessert:
You should try to eat Creme Brulee ice cream. It's very popular in the convenience store’s in Japan. It's like melted sugar on top of ice cream.
Also Daifuku is very popular. It's kinda like a Mochi.
Toys and Sanrio
There's Plushies and they are so soft! There are places in Japan you can make your own.
There's so much Sanrio Characters like My Melody, Pochacco, Cinnamoroll, Gudetama, keroppi, Kuromi, Little Twin Stars, Pompompurin, Mimi, tuxedosam (these are the most popular Sanrio Characters)
Passion for fashion
Don’t know what to wear? Have clothes that aren’t really it ? Well, we are here to help you! But remember, fashion is not just about wearing nice stuff. It’s about being yourself and knowing that what you ' re wearing is you and stylish and useful for the weather
The most important thing though is to always feel good in your clothes and make sure everyone else does too!
5 fashion tips 1. wear clothes that fit
Wearing clothes that don’t fit your body can make you feel uncomfortable. Wearing clothes that fit your body can make you feel confident and makes you look fierce
2. Understand your personality
You can dress in a million different ways. Dress for who you are! By understanding yourself, fashion can make you feel and be brave
3 .Tuck it in the right way.
Clothes can get too tight if you tuck it in the wrong way and sometimes you don't need to tuck it in at all. Understand the material and size of the clothing you are wearing.
4 . Buy clothes that you really like
While having a variety of outfits is amazing it’s also a big waste so buy carefully. Fast fashion is terrible for the environment so buy second hand when you can!
5 .Accessorise
An outfit won’t look complete unless you accessorise. Try matching accessories to your outfit.
Eva
Year 3
What Plants Need
Water: Plants need different amounts of water. For example flowers are very thirsty, but succulents will drown if they drink too much!
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Sunlight: Plants need different amounts of sunlight. Some plants like full sunlight, some plants like a little sunlight, and some plants prefer to stay in the shade.
Soil: Plants need a home to put their roots down in. If a plant does not have enough soil in a pot it could die, or try and escape the pot.
Fertiliser: It is basically plant’s food, with lots of the nutrients plants need to heat to grow up healthy and strong.
Carbon Dioxide: Air has oxygen and carbon dioxide in it. Plants breathe in the air and soak up the Carbon Dioxide, so we have cleaner oxygen to breathe! This is why it is important we look after our plants.
What Gardeners Need
Gardeners tool box fork spade gloves pots and trays trowel
watering can soil fertilisers compost
HOW TO GROW CHILLIES
You will need:
Chilli Seeds
Seed-raising pots
Seed-raising mix
Medium pots
Tomato Fertiliser
Step 1: Fill a seed-raising pot with seed-raising mix
Step 2: Sprinkle the seeds over the mix and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Keep them warm.
Step 3: When the leaves poke through the soil (7-10 days) water them every couple of days.
Step 4: Once the plants have six leaves, move them into a medium pot.
Step 5: Put your plants in a sunny spot and water them every few days.
Step 6: Once chillies start to appear, give them tomato fertiliser once a week
MAKE SURE TO WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER TOUCHING CHILLIES OR THEY COULD STING YOUR EYES.
Year 3
Screaming with LAUGHTER
Banana Slip
Once there lived a banana who was dreaming of exploring the world. He decided to go on an adventure to learn about the world. But he forgot that he could not float or walk. So he decided to wait until a scary human took him and tried to eat him and then he would escape. But, instead after a few minutes he found that people kept on slipping on him and landing on their own faces. He knew his dream was over. One day he was resting in the fruit bowl when a human dropped another banana in the fruit bowl. He immediately fell in love with that banana and they lived funnily ever after.
THE END!!!
Screaming in horror
Once there was a girl who was snoozing in her bed fast asleep, not worried about anything in the world. But she did not know at all that there were demons, monsters and ghosts creeping out at night. So she was snoozing in her bed when a scary dark green demon came creeping out of her bed. She suddenly woke up and looked around, she only saw her normal old bedroom so she went back to bed and then, she heard a very mysterious noisy sound. She woke up again and saw the demon and then she screamed as loud as she could, then her mother came marching in angrily into her bedroom. She loudly shushed the girl and tiredly marched back into her bed. So the girl looked around again and couldn’t see the demon and slept in her bed and the demon never returned.
THE END!!!
Year 3
Madeleine about CZECHIA
CRAZY
Czechia is an amazing place to go on a family holiday. You can eat in a fancy restaurant or take a nice stroll with the hot sun shining down on you!
Czechia Fact File
Takes 1 day and 1 hour to get to Prague from Sydney airport. It is located in the continent of Europe.
The Money used there is Czech koruna.
DOG FACT the Czechsolvakian wolfdog is highly intelligent, powerful, active & loyal. Although the Czech Republic is in the middle of countries, it has river beaches, artificial lakes and beaches.
Attractions
What to eat
Goulash- this is a soup or stew of meat and veggies seasoned with paprika and other spices.
Svíčková- Svíčková is a Czech meat dish and is one of the most popular meals of Czech and Slovak cuisine. Fried cheese- Fried cheese is a dish of cheese fried in oil. YUM
Prague Zoo- Prague zoo looks amazing - 4.8 stars so it must be good.
Dancing House - Dancing house looks like it's jumping side to side and it looks like an amazing place to go to!
Kafka Museum- the Kafka Museum has an exhibit about Franz Kafka, his last name is the name of the museum!
Madeleine, Evelyn, Andia
Year 3
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Year 4
experiments for the home Davin
Bouncy Egg
Eggs break when you drop them, right?
Not a bouncy Egg!
Ingredients:
1 egg, white vinegar
glass or cup
Place the egg (still in its shell) inside the glass.
Fill the glass to the top with white vinegar.
Leave for 24 hours or until it becomes bouncy.
How does it work?
Vinegar is an acid so it starts breaking apart the eggshell which is made of a hard substance called calcium carbonate.
That's the same stuff that seashells and coral are made of! After a day, the vinegar has dissolved the entire shell, leaving just the bouncy membrane that holds together the egg, and the gooey insides.
Tips: don’t bounce it too hard! splat!
Ever been bored at home with nothing to do? Here are two fun, easy, and educational science experiments that are almost impossible to mess up, and will definitely impress your family.
Magic Balloon
You are about to make the first self blowing balloon! (well, sort of).
vinegar,Ingredients: baking soda
plastic water bottle(lid off), balloon Pour the vinegar into the water bottle until it's about a quarter full
Put three tablespoons of baking soda into the balloon
Attach the balloon end to the neck of the water bottle so that it’s hanging down and none of the baking soda falls inside
When you're ready, tip over the balloon, making all the baking soda fall inside. Your balloon will magically inflate!
How does it work?
When the baking soda touches the vinegar, it causes a chemical reaction because baking soda is a base chemical and vinegar is an acid. When a base and a vinegar combine, they produce carbon dioxide, the gas that fills up the balloon.
Tips: always make sure that the balloon is securely attached or it might shoot off.
Did you know that there’s a war raging inside your body?
Millions and billions of bacteria, cells, antigens and antibodies fight inside your body. Even a paper cut sends your body's troops to war. This article will make you realise just how much is going on inside you without you ever realising!
Types
of cells
There are lots of types of cells in your body such as blood cells, hair cells, skin cells and brain cells. White blood cells are like warriors defending you against viruses, bacteria and other antigens. Red blood cells carry nutrients and oxygen around your body so that you’re ready to fight!
The Microscopic War
The other side
There are four kinds of antigens that attack your body. Bacteria are considered the first living things on earth. There are two kinds: archaebacteria-anaerobes that survive harsh environments and eubacteriapathogens that live in normal environments. Viruses can only survive inside a host. Once they get into your body they inflirrate your cells and replace the cell’s DNA with their own genetic material, making the cell reproduce viruses. Prions are proteins that like viruses need a host. They can only infect animals so they often hang out in grass waiting for something to eat them. Lastly, Viroids are the smallest pathogens.
approximately 100 bacteria each. Then there are the neutrophils which regurgitate deadly liquid chemicals destroying the bacteria nearby. They are so intense they have to blow themselves up before they destroy you themselves. Inflammation is another line of defence, the body swelling up using tiny proteins called complements. The little protein attach to the bacteria and explode. If the bacteria survives, the dendritic cell comes to the front line. This is the detective of the immune system. Dendritic cells sweep the battlefield, ripping up bacteria and taking them as samples. Then it travels through your secret travel system, the lymph nodes. It takes the sample to the T-cells, which recognise the sample and learn how to attack the bacteria. B-cells design the perfect antibodies to defend against the bacteria. Some of these become memory cells that remember the perfect cure for certain bacteria, so that they are ready to defeat them if they ever return!
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Aurelien
Year 4
Stonehenge is a mysterious circle of massive stones that are stationed in England To this day we still do not know how these mysterious stones got there The best scientist’s can come up with is that a clan of natives brought them there to use for possibly the earliest form of astronomy. The mystery behind how stonehenge was made is yet to be discovered!
Histories Mysteries
Inhistory, there aremany mysteries thatare yet tobe solved. These mysteries havebamboozled theworld for centuries Join me asweexplore some ofthe most extraordinary mysteries thathave puzzledthe world .
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The Loch Ness Monster is a creature that is shrouded in mystery.The Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland that is 400m deep! So as you can see no one has ever explored the whole lake yet. But they have discovered that there are several caves under the water. Rumours say that the monster is actually a dinosaur that survived the asteroid that wiped out the dinos by hiding in the caves. I myself have been to Loch Ness… and saw several suspicious shadows as well as large objects on the radar.
Easter Island
The elusive and mysterious Easter Island’s are NOT related to the Easter Bunny in case you were wondering. The Easter Island is an island with absolutely massive statues of heads that were there when people first discovered it and there was no sign of any natives that could have put them there. So, the big question here is, how did they get there? Well according to oral tradition the Moai statues walked to their destination to immortalise the spirits of their kings.
Cleopatra
You might be wondering “Who is Cleopatra?” Well, here's the answer. Cleopatra was the first female Pharaoh of Egypt [A Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt, and usually a man].
After Cleopatra died, they would usually bury their fallen pharaohs in tombs inside the Pyramids or in the Valley of King’s. However, Cleopatra's sarcophagus [the thing they buried Mummies in] was mysteriously never found. Most archeologists assume her grave is in ancient Alexandria.
Loch Ness Monster
Combat in the ring
Get a glimpse of the other side of the story. Witness some of the most incredible and unique battles of Gladiator history.
Majority of Gladiators were slaves, prisoners of war or criminals condemned to fighting in the ring for public entertainment but some did fight willingly. Gladiators began their training at as young as 6 years old! The average Gladiator will train for a minimum of 5 years in different forms of combat depending on which type of Gladiator they are.
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There were 4 types of main Gladiators:
The Retiarii - were fighters who were armed only with simple clothes, a net and a trident to defend themselves.
2. The Murmillo - wore an Italian style of armour and probably evolved from an early form of samnite.
3. The Thracian - were combatants who had simple armour a shield and a dagger to survive in the ring.
The Saminite - was a powerful warrior with heavy armoury and deadly weapons such as great swords (swords that were larger than most) and a shield called a rectus. They were truly formidable fighters.
What forms of combat did they use?
Now you might be thinking, aren't all gladiator fights pretty much the same, just two people who fight to the death?
Well you're right in a way. Most gladiatorial fights were two warriors fighting but not always! Sometimes in the great Colosseum they would have armoured animals fight each other. For example an armoured elephant might fight an armoured rhino. Gladiators also fought creatures such as lions, wolves or panthers. But my favorite type of combat was the naval fights. Yes that's right, on rare occasions they would fill the Colosseum with water and put ships inside and make them fight on water! Man, the ingenuity of the Romans never cease to amaze!
What weapons did they use?
The gladiators used a multitude of weapons, armour and animals as well as their talent to fight. For example the Eques were a type of gladiator who fought from horseback. Some gladiators had battles while riding armoured elephants! They also used several types of weapons such as long swords, great swords, knives, axes and even tridents!
FUN FACTS
Did you know that the majority of gladiators were actually vegetarian Even gladiators need their energy most gladiators eat high carbohydrate foods like beans. I bet you also did not know that gladiators were only expected to fight 3-5 times a year. Did you know that not just men fought, female gladiators were a thing too. Spartacus was a gladiator too. And probably the most famous.
Harper, Albert, Clara
Year 5
THE
LOLLIPOP PEOPLE
AN UNSEEN HERO
Lots of children were hurt because of cars being unaware that children were crossing that was until these guys came along! Here, we have interviewed one of our schools' very own lollipop person who helps kids everyday.
DID YOU KNOW?
The first school safety patrols were formed in the 1920s. The first stop signs were posted in Michigan in 1915.
What is your name? Rose
What kind of qualification do you need to be a crossing guard?
I needed to do an interview I did a course that taught us on TV how to be a crossing guard.
Do you ever feel unsafe?
Yes, I need to keep my eyes open to take care because there are people everywhere
What did you do before you were a lollipop lady?
I worked for my own business, a Chinese restaurant. My favourite food to make was curry pork rice.
Is this your neighbourhood? Yes, I live around Ultimo.
Do you guard other places? No, just IGS.
What inspired you to become a lollipop lady?
I chose it because I needed to look after my parents who are old age. It is only an hour and a half in the morning and afternoon and then I can go back home to care for my parents.
Do you drive a car? Yes, I have been driving for fifty five years.
What is your favourite part of your job and Why?
I like it very much because I like children and they are always excited to say hi and see me tomorrow.
Is the lollipop heavy? No, it is very light.
How long have you been a lollipop lady? Six to eight years.
Nathan
Year 4
Librarian Diaries
Digging deeper into the school library
This article is about the librarians at IGS I chose to interview the librarians because I go to the library EVERY SINGLE DAY POSSIBLE.
Q: Would you like to get more staff in the library?
A: Yes of course.
Q: On a scale of 1-8 how would you rate your job?
A: 8
Q: Should you make a rule that if you ’ re browsing a book but don’t want to borrow it you have to put it back?
A: Yes because if don’t put it back where it was then its very confusing and difficult to find
Q: What do you do at the bookstore when you see a book that you want?
A: I never leave a bookshop without at least one book.
Q: Do you want more people visiting the library?
A: Yes, but it very busy at lunchtime
Q: What do you think about the random sticky notes in the library?
A: I read them all and it was very funny and mysterious I wonder who they were from
Q: Do you think that the library has enough people borrowing?
A: Yes
Q: Which year has the biggest readers?
A: According to the lone list, year three has the most
Q: Do you think that the library has enough seating?
A: Yes But we ’ re also soon going to get some lounge chairs
Q: What was your favourite childhood book?
A: The Chronicles of Narnia.
Q: If you could repaint the library, what colours would you use?
A: Charcoal grey and turner yellow
Q: What’s your favourite thing about being a librarian?
A: Solving problems.
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Q: Would you add plants and herbs to the library?
A: Yes definitely we could add some sage and lavender to soothe the mind.
Q: Do you have replacement library staff when someone is not able to work?
A: We do - It’s Saskia!
Q: Tell me a book you would recommend for year four.
A: Hatchet and The Eyes and The impossible The point of view is from a dog
Q: Do you think you should add some artwork?
A: I would but there is barely any space left on the walls.
Mythology for beginners
What is mythology? Mythology is a collection of stories from a culture with shared beliefs. Here, I will add mythology from different places in the world. I used “The Mythology Book”from DK to help me tell these stories.
Greek mythology
Helios, the Titan sun god, drove westwards across the sky each day in a golden chariot drawn by flaming horses. His son Phaëton wanted to drive so much. One day, his dad finally agreed. But he drove the chariot off course and ended out in space So, as a punishment, Zeus sent a lightning bolt to strike him down and fall out of the sky
The lesson here is that you should never have too much pride.
Norse mythology
This myth is about the creation of the nine worlds in Norse mythology. At the beginning, fire and ice came together creating a frost giant called Ymir and a cow. Ymir became the father of the frost giants, and the cow freed a giant named Buri by licking the ice he was stuck in. Buri then had a son named Bor, who would become father to Odin, Vili and Ve - the first Norse Gods. A great battle came between the gods and the frost giants, the frost giants losing. Odin turned Ymir's body into the nine worlds. The gods then created the first man and woman, Ask and Embla.
NO LESSON LEARNED. Egyptian mythology
This myth is about the gods of Egypt. Osiris, king of Egypt, gets murdered by his brother, Seth. His wife Isis finds his body parts and brings him back to life. And in the end, when they die, they become gods.
The lesson learned is that if you do good, you can do anything.
Maya and Alice and Mariona
Year 4
School lunches for big munches
Step into a world of endless possibilities for your lunch box that will make it wild, messy, wonderful, and amazing!
We surveyed 12 x primary school students about their school lunches and here’s what we found:
Unfinished lunch: 58.3% come home with some lunch unfinished, 33.3% sometimes do, and 8.3% never do.
Dislike bits: 41.7% don’t have specific parts of their lunch they dislike, 50% do, and 16.7% sometimes do.
Do you like your lunch? 58.3% of the students said they don't like their lunch, 16.7% said they do, and 25% sometimes like it.
Do you finish your lunch? 66.7% said they finish their lunch, 25% sometimes do, and 8.3% don’t.
Do you make your lunch: Half of the students don’t make their lunch, while the other half sometimes do.
Meringue kisses
Sweet and crispy treats
Ingredients
2 large eggs whites at room temperature
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
A dash of table salt
½ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Fruit roll ups
Colourful chewy chomps
Ingredients
Strawberries
Lemon juice
Sugar (optional)
Homemade fries
You won’t even notice you're having a vegetable
Ingredients
Potatoes Salt
Cucumber roses
A fun way to disguise a boring cucumber
Ingredients
Cucumber
Method
Preheat the oven to 90°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment
In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a dash of salt. Beat until peaks form, then gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat the mixture is stiff and glossy
Pipe meringues onto the sheet using a pastry bag and star tip or drop them by large teaspoonfuls onto the sheet
Bake the meringues for 1 ½ hours. Turn off the oven off with the meringues still inside and the door shut; leave them until they’re completely cool - about 3 hour or more
Method
Grab your strawberries and put them in a food processor
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add lemon juice
Then add sugar if you like and cook it for 10 minutes until it's thick and Jammy Spread the jam out evenly onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. If you have an offset spatula, that is the best tool for this.
Let The strip bake/dehydrate for 3 hours in a 170-degree oven, then cool. Cut the rectangle into long strips using a pizza cutter.
Method
Grab a frying and a add a pinch of salt
Put the fire on and cut some potatoes in any shape you like
Start frying the potatoes for around 5-10 minutes
.BON APPÉTIT !!!!!!!
Method
Add this as a garnish to any dish to knock the sock off of your guests. First, take a large cucumber and cut about 14 to create a line. Carefully roll the slices up, cut them in half, and then place them on your dish with the flat side down. You may have to adjust the “petals” a bit to make it pretty.
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Maya
Year 4
Sustainable life
Many of us are already doing our part to protect the planet through choices, like bringing a reusable water bottle to school, skipping plastic straws and putting paper scraps into the recycling bin, but we can still do more.
Reducing the amount of meat we eat.
You can eat less meat. Not eating meat decreases greenhouse gases because grazing animals require a lot of land, often creating deforestation. After all, trees capture and store massive amounts of CO2 from the air, which is important because CO2 is one of the most harmful greenhouse gases. When those trees are cut or burned down, that CO2 is released back into the atmosphere.
Taking something else rather than a car.
You can try to ride to school even if you ride a few days a week, it's better for the environment. If you can’t ride you can take a bus, train or car share with friends. The three most prominent benefits of using public transport over single- occupancy vehicles include the reduction of carbon emissions, air pollution (which results in better air quality), and congestion on roads—including traffic.
Profile
Nancy Hillier OAM an environmental activist superhero
Her lifetime: Born July 2 1959-September 6 2013
Superhero Status: Nany Hiller was campaigned against toxic dumping in Sydney’s Botany Bay for her local community
Job: campaigning for the environment and local community
Fame: She was a great organiser and leader Named 1985 Botany Council citizen of the year, she worked tirelessly in her community, often challenging industry and governments at the highest levels She received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2006.
What kickstarted her career? In 1976, the NSW government proposed to turn Botany Bay into a deep- water port with a coal loader.
“This world was only loaned to us, then we pass it on to future generations”
Nancy Hillier
Q: What's your name?
A: Carli Leimbach
Q: What's your job?
A: Leadership Programs Director at Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA)
Q: What do you do for your job?
A: Train, develop and support women in their environmental leadership
Q: What's the best part of your job?
A: Working with incredible, passionate and committed women change makers
Q: What food products can you get that are better for the environment?
A: Local, seasonal, organic and use no or less plastic products
Q: What could IGS be more environmentally friendly?
A: Have a school community bus, become a B Corp and have a school garden that provides fresh produce to the canteen
Q: How can us kids be more environmentally friendly in and around school?
A: Join an environmental community group and tell lots of people what they can do
Q: How can teachers be environmentally friendly in school?
A: Get their students actively learning about the environment, spending time in nature, sharing climate facts and celebrating environmental leaders, locally and internationally
Q: How can the canteen be environmentally friendly in school?
A: Use fresh produce from the garden and get in touch with OzHarvest to collect and use leftover quality food
Q: Do you know a lot about Nancy Hillier?
A: I didn’t know who she was until I co-produced the Nancy Hillier Memorial Event this year with UNSW
Mariona
Year 4
This is how to make a miniature forest or desert that has endless possibilities. These terrariums are a mini ecosystem that exists in a jar. Here, I have given important information so that your terrarium will thrive.
terrariums
TYPES OF SOIL
Potting mix
Peat moss
Cactus and succulent mix
African violet mix
Jarred Equipment
Glass container (jar)
1 cup of small pebbles
Brown paper optional
1 cup of dried sphagnum
moss
⅓ cup charcoalhorticultural
2 cups potting mix
THE LAYERS
Plants and decorations
Dirt
Horticultural charcoal
Sphagnum moss
separation layer (optional)
Pebbles and gravel
Plants
1 ficus benjamina
1 hypoestes
1 schefflera arboricola
Live moss
Decorations
Rocks
Figurine optional
Add the layers in order from the first to the last
What is important to know when looking after a terrarium
It is important to know if it is closed or open
Closed terrariums are best for rainforest plants, this is because you don’t have to water them that much and their is condensation insid
Open terrariums are better for desert plants because they are harder to keep and like a dry atmosphere. These also do not need to be watered very often
If your plants grow over each other, and they are not getting enough sunlight, you might have to prune them
If there are infected plants, take them out! This is because they can infect the other plants
Alice
Year 4
Capybaras The ultimate guide
Capybaras are short-haired brownish rodents with blunt snouts, short legs, small ears, and almost no tail. They are shy and associate in groups along the banks of lakes and rivers. They normally feed in the morning and evening and spend most of the day resting under cover along the banks.
Diet
Capybaras eat leaves, grains, reeds, bamboo and squashes
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes and swamp
Species
Population
Country Capybara
BrazilPopulation
1,200,000
Two species of capybaras in the world hydrochaerisincluding (the capybara) and H. isthmius (the lesser capybara)
fun facts!
Colombia
800,000
Venezuela
600,000
Bolivia
400,000
Did you know that Capybaras eat there own poop
Capybaras love the water and are strong swimmers.
Capybaras live an extra-long life in captivity
Capybaras can be very good pets
Capybara are very smart animals
Capybaras favorite fruit is watermelon
Sarina
Year 4
Paper craft
Are
you bored at home? Here are some paper crafts that will brighten up your day
Put a piece of A4 paper flat of your table or whatever surface you are using
Cut 2 pieces of roughly equal paper ( Horizontally )
Glue the bottom of the papers and stick them together ( make the line 1 cm )
Use scissors to cut strips glued together ( cut ‘till you get to the glue )
Put glue at the bottom of the strips ( stuck together )
Roll it, press them together then leave to dry
Scrunch it together ( carefully! ) and keep moulding it until it gets the shape of a pom pom
Paper Flowers
Get coloured paper ( works best with coloured tissue paper or cellophane )
Insert black beads in some long green string, then twist it into a spiral shape ( optional )
Cut a black circle out ( zig zagging )
Take the string out through the hole
Repeat steps 1-4 for more flowers ( optional )
Draw a leaf & colour it in with green ( or originally draw it on green paper )
Cut the leaf out then tape it onto the string ( or you can use super glue )
If you chose to make multiple flowers turn it into a bouquet with a hair tie at the bottom ( optional )
Fun Facts
The art of folding paper, Origami, originated in China but was made popular in Japan.
North Americans and Europeans use more than 200kg of paper per year.
Recycling paper requires 30% more electrical energy and 70% more water that would normally be needed to produce it from wood.
Caitlin
Year 4
Arts and crafts is fun, entertaining, and a creative way to express yourself. Dive deeper into the ocean of art and crafts, and one day you will be as talented as Picasso! Try these amazing crafts to do at home. An awesome thing to do when you're bored.
How 2 make DIY dog and kennel RESOURCES:
A empty clean milk carton
Paints (colour of your choice)
Modelling clay
Decorations (of your choice)
Cut the bottom half off an empty clean milk carton
Paint it like a kennel and let it dry
Shape a dog out of modelling clay
Paint the dog and let it dry
Decorate!
How 2 make DIY Bird Feeder RESOURCES:
A empty clean milk carton
Paints (colour of your choice)
Bird feed
A coat of varnish
Decorations (of your choice)
Cut a big oval off the front of the milk carton
Paint and let it dry
Put bird feed in
Add a coat of varnish in the big rectangle you cut out
Decorate!
Facts
Art used to be an Olympic event The oldest form of craft is Pottery
The seven elements of art are line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and colour
Drawing can help you improve your focus and concentration
It took Leonardo Da Vinci 12 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips
In 1908 the Sears and Roebuck catalogue brought arts and crafts style into most homes in the USA
Sarina and Caitlin
Year 4
A Student’s guide to Dogs
Everything you need to know about one of the CUTEST creatures on the planet.
Our page gives you a range of information about dogs. We have a song about dogs, fun facts, how to convince your parents to buy you a dog, and tons of information about different breeds. Enjoy!
How to get your parents to buy you a dog
Catch your parents in a good mood
Owning a dog requires walking and feeding everyday, show your parents you can take responsibility leave a note in your parents draws If asking your parents doesnt work… ask the grand parents
Song About Dogs
Woof, woof, wag your tail, Jump and run, let's set sail!
Play all day because it’s ok! Sleep all night and wake up to see the light!
Sniff the flowers, chase the ball, Happy barks, ( Make sure not to fall)!
Roll in grass, dig a hole, Puppy fun heals the soul.
Woof, woof, wag your tail, Jump and run, let's set sail!
Play all day, then nap all night, Dream of bones and pure delight!
Breads
Unlike humans who have only about five-million scent receptors, Beagles have about 220 million. Most dogs make different sounds, but Beagles are known as being one of the most vocal dog breeds there is.
Chihuahuas are good family pets when treated respectfully Chihuahuas are loyal, feisty, and quick-witted dogs They tend to cling to their owners but be wary of strangers and other dogs.
Poodles are great with children and other pets, especially if socialised early in their development, and they love being the centre of attention.
Poodles love to learn
Huskies are friendly dogs that are typically good with kids and other pets, but they are also very smart and strong-willed. They need to have room to run and be active with family members.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are charming, affectionate dogs with a refined, elegant appearance Known for their friendly and gentle nature, they thrive in family environments
Harper
Year 5
Having garden troubles? Too many pests?
Have all your garden problems disappear with this article, Flower Friends: A Guide to Flowers for kids. This article is both an interview with a florist (aka. My mum) and has some fun tips and tricks to make your garden grow!
Tips and Tricks
To have a perfectly green garden you need to have a perfectly green thumb. To have a green thumb, you’ll need nutritious soil and the perfect spot for the flower bed
To have a perfect spot for your flower bed you’ll need to find a spot that's not too sunny or too shady and that has nutritious soil. If it's not nutritious go to your local gardening shop and buy some nutritious soil. Add a bit of fertilizer every 3 ish weeks. ( Don’t add to much!)
Use mulch from time to time. Choose plants that thrive in the appropriate spot
Flower Friends
A guide to flowers for kids
What are some good flowers for beginners to care for?
The best flowers for beginners to look after is probably going to be ones that they planted from seeds So, things like cornflower, gaura, carnations, simply things that grow easily.
What colour flowers would suit your garden physique?
What colour flowers would suit my garden?
No, any garden basically
Well that depends on what you are wanting your garden to say So, if it was like kind of a country garden, you want lots of colour So lavenders, whites, liliahs, soft pinks. If it was a more modern garden, you would put more greens and whites and focus more on foliages. And if it was like an outback garden, you probably couldn’t choose the colours all that much because you would have to go for lots of natives and things that like dry atmospheres, and those plants usually don’t have a lot of colour.
What kind of flowers do pollinators love?
So bees, like in our garden, bees really love the waratah, they love the kniphofia, they love the lavender. They love anything that's a bit juicy with a bit of sap. And we have a lot of things that butterflies love. They really like the chameleons, and they really like the gaura, and yea they love a few things
What kind of pollinators are there?
So, you got bees, obviously. And butterflies, birds, we got lots of birds.
What flowers that love sun and shade?
Flowers that love the sun are usually things like native, like protea, or Waratahs and rhododendrons. And things like cactus and succulents. Shade loving plants are usually a little bit softer So things like ferns and pines
What's the best way you should take care of flowers?
There's lots of different best ways. It depends on what the flower is, and the requirements that it likes For example, we have lots of ferns, so we give them a very acidic soil mix, so, chameleon like that and so do Russelia’s Roses like it more balanced, so you are going to keep the soil a little more balanced in terms of that acidity. Some bushes after they flower, they like to be cut back, others don’t So it really depends on the type of plants you need to do your research
What kind of flowers are indoor flowers and what kind of care do they need?
Indoor flowers, there are not too many plants that flower that you can keep inside for a long time So, generally the energy required for a plant to produce a flower means that it does need a lot of sun. So indoor flowers are going to be all kind of flower that tolerate the shade more, so things like orchids, your African violets, those things can tolerate shade a little bit more
What sort of nutrients do they need?
Lots of different ones. And each plant needs different ones. That’s a tough one
What kind of plants are good for terrariums and pots?
For terrariums, you would normally go for the succulent, or with an aloe, or like with an epiphyte Something that can be quite dry Pots, you can grow anything in a pot, just as long as you put the pot in the right situation so it gets the right exposure, and also continually feed it because plants in pots cannot use the soil from the ground to feed themselves, they can only use what you put in
Albert
Year 5
MOO-VIES
Got movie troubles? Need ratings? Then behold the article MOO-VIES??
MOVIE FUN FACTS
When it’s only 5 minutes in the movie it takes around 30 to 1 hour to actually make.
Sushi inspired the matrix movie.
Pumbaa from “The Lion King” is the first Disney character to fart. The first cinemas were opened in the early 1900s. Before then, films were shown in public halls, theatres or at funfairs!
Woody from Toy Story was originally meant to be a ventriloquist dummy – and a bit of a bully too! Luckily, the film studio decided to transform him into a loveable cowboy doll instead!
MOVIE RECOMMENDATION - INSIDE OUT 2
Movies are here to entertain. And this move is good for kids to learn about future change and emotion. It is entertaining because there are lots of favourite characters that everyone can like because they are unique. You’ll laugh, cry, and fall in love with this movie. It will blow your mind. Really like this one, its one of the BEST Pixar sequels since Toy Story 3. It has lots of different topics: adventure, drama…
You should watch this movie because it will expand your knowledge of emotions. I think that this movie is suitable for year 3 and up. You have joy, sadness, anger, disgust, fear and some of the new ones which are ennui, envy, embarrassment, anxiety.
Who is your favourite character?
IF YOU HAVE WATCHED INSIDE OUT 2 READ THIS You know the dark secret… WELL IT WAS BECAUSE RILEY BURNT A HOLE IN THE RUG. … AWKWARD
Clara
Year 5
Fun FoodFacts
Sandwiches are named after royalty
Bananas float when you put them in water
Lemons and pumpkinsberriesare
Peanut butter can be turned into diamonds
Figs aren't vegan because wasps lay eggs in them
Scientists have figured out how to unboil an egg
Lots of common red food dye is made of crushed insects
Raspberries are related to roses
Smelling rosemary can improve your memory
There is such a thing as donuts full of ramen
The longest sausage is 62.75km long
The word ‘spam‘ is short for spiced ham
We need to eat food every day to stay alive, but it has become more than just survival. In fact, a load of people are probably eating a meal right now while you’re reading this. Food has become a universally respected culture across the globe. These facts about your favourite snacks will blow your mind!
Meelah
Year 5
DreamingofDance
Have you ever wanted to dance but don’t know where to go? Are you stuck on what activity to do? Well, you’re in luck, cause we’re here to help you!
Types of Dance Jazz
Fastmoving, technical. This is perfect if you like high energy activities and sharp movements.
Hip Hop
A vibrant freestyle dance using popping, locking and breaking. Hip Hop is very popular amongst girls and boys. Ballet
Great for beginners, teaches you lots of basic movements. You can do exams (RAD and Cincchetti (I recommend RAD) When I think of ballet I think of pointy toes and elegance. If you’re looking for fast paced, this probably isn’t for you, try hip hop or Lyrical/ContemporaryLyrical/Contemporaryjazz. combines styles of movement from jazz, modern and ballet. It is a very emotional form of dancing, using flowing movements.
Tap
Tap dancers use heeled shoes to make music with their feet.
Why you wear makeup and costumes on stage:
When on stage, the audience can be quite far away from the dancers. The dancers will wear stage makeup and costumes because the harsh stage lighting can make your face look like a blob. Stage makeup highlights your facial features and expression, so that when the lights hit you, you look amazing.
Dance Studios to help kickstart your dance career: Brent Street Academy Ballet Make QR code instead of a link.
And some places to get the hottest danceBlochgear:
Dance emporium Energetics
Meelah
Year 5
How to: Hong kong
Hong Kong is a special administrative zone of China. I chose to write about Hong Kong because I have been there twice and I enjoyed the city. Here is your go-to guide about all things Hong Kong!
Fun facts about Hong Kong:
Hong kong is the city that has the most skyscrapers in the world
Hong kong is not a county, it is a special administrative zone of the People’s Republic of China
Hong Kong made kung fu popular Hong Kong used to be a fishing village Wild tigers used to roam the city of Hong Kong
Where to eat: Hutong
Is a restaurant that serves traditional northern Chinese food in a very magical looking restaurant.
Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant is known for its xaiolongbao.
Tim Ho Wan:
Tim Ho Wan is a dim-sum restaurant chain. It is known for being the world's cheapest Michelin-star restaurant.
What to see:
Victoria Peak:
Victoria Peak is the tallest hill on Hong Kong island. It is really cool because you can see the whole city, and it is above the buildings. There are different levels on the hill, so you can go higher and higher up.
Victoria Harbour
When I went to Hong Kong, we stayed on both sides of Victoria Harbour. Along the harbour, you can see many things. One night, there was a lightshow that we could see. There are lots of buildings and boats that surround the harbour. It is a beautiful view.
Fun stuff to do Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has lots of rides! And you can meet the Disney characters. It was really fun, I recommend going there for all ages.
Shopping
There is LOADS of shopping you can do in Hong Kong. There were a lot of brands that are in Australia, but you can find a lot of clothes from these brands that haven’t been released to Australia yet. Also, some hotels, like the one we stayed in, were joined to a shopping centre by a walkway. There was also lots of shop that you won’t get in Australia, like weird toys and magnets and collectables.
Penelope
Year 5
1, 2, 3, Movies
K: Frozen, Minions
Frozen is a great movie for younger children to watch! Minions is a family friendly movie that will make you laugh your heads off!
1: Shrek, Luck
Shrek is a family friendly movie that is awesomely made to make your heads fall off with laughter!
Luck is a great film that teaches people that luck is in everybody!
3: Ratatouille, Inside Out 1
Ratatouille is a highly entertaining animated comedy about two misfits trying to succeed in the world of Parisian fine dining.
Inside Out is a story that shows that it's important for you to experience a full range of emotions, even sadness.
These are some movie recommendations for ALL of primary school!
2: Moana, Zootopia
Moana is an inspiring animated adventure musical! Zootopia is a great film to help people notice diversity is important!
4: Wonka, Coco
Wonka is an awesomely produced movie that shares the backstory of Willy Wonka. Coco is about the importance of family, the need for forgiveness, and the need to compromise and make use of your talents
5: Family Switch, Inside Out 2
This is a great family movie suitable for all but the youngest of viewers. The main messages from Inside Out 2 are that we can't let emotions control us or determine who we are, and we aren't defined by single memories but rather by a deep sense of who we know ourselves to be. Family Switch is a fun family movie about stressed parents and distant teenagers, and the hilarity that happens when they accidently swap bodies.
6: Coraline, Barbie: the movie
When Coraline steps through a mysterious door in her familys new house, she discovers an identical world. Except for 1 thing… Barbie The movie follows "Stereotypical Barbie" and her handsome but insecure (boy)friend, Ken, as they venture into the human world and discover the shocking-to- them truth that Barbie dolls didn't actually solve the problems of sexism.
Avery
Year 5
W r i t e h e r e , r i g h t n o w
In this article, you will embark on the journey of STORY WRITING! You will learn almost everything you need to know about writing and by the end of this you could be a professional writer (If you put your life's work into it) Good Luck!
Story structure
Story structure helps guide your audience from the beginning to the end of your book by introducing characters and settings, setting up the conflict, developing the main plot points, and finally resolving that conflict. It also helps create tension, suspense, and surprise.
There are five main elements in a story structure: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.
Exposition
An exposition is like an introduction, it introduces the main idea or theory.It often introduces the main character/characters, where the story is set and any other crucial information that helps the reader get an idea of what the story is about.
Rising action
Rising action is the interplay of the conflict within the story. Obstacles, struggles, and conflicts push the story forward. Struggles may change and other conflicts may arise. All lead to the highest point of drama or tension in the plot, known as the climax.
Climax
The climax is the part of the story where all the action is happening. Following the rising action it could be where the villain has captured the hero or any tight situation your character could be in. The climax puts excitement in the story
Falling action
Falling action is the part of the story followed by the climax, leading up to the resolution things like the hero finding a way to beat the villain and other similar things.
Resolution
The resolution is when the problem has been solved and all the characters are safe and happy and it’s safe to say: The end
Great tip! When you start a story make sure to use sizzling starts make sure you don’t make it boring, BAN THE BORING!
A boring example would be
Once upon a time there was a girl who woke up in the morning and ate some cereal with soy milk, then she brushed her teeth and the- I think you get the point.
An exciting example would be:
Once upon a time, there was a girl named April dragonfire. She loved to fight monsters! This morning she ate her breakfast and went on her daily monster-fighting epic super duper really fun dangerous adventure!. Do you see the difference?
Evie and Avery
Year 5
Looking for a Book? Take
a look…
Are you looking for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat? Or books that keep you laughing for hours. Have a peek in here for some books that have been suggested from your fellow students at IGS.
3-6
Percy Jackson
The VanishingSilver Linings
K-2
Ella & Olivia
Dim Sum Palace
Do Not Open This Book!
Percy Jackson: Percy Jackson is a fun, action filled and entertaining book series where Greek mythology comes alive, Percy goes on many exciting and hooking adventures and makes many friends and enemies Join Percy and his friends on their adventures in Olympus and beyond.
The Vanishing: In 1978, a young pilot vanishes during a routine flight over a notorious stretch of water. His radio transmission to airport control is one of the most bizarre ever recorded What did Frederick Valentich encounter? Where did he disappear to? Can the truth be found? Join the History Hunter to explore this extraordinary story in The Vanishing
Silver Linings: Nettie Sweeney has a dad, three big sisters, a farm full of cows and a cat called Mittens. But it's not enough. She longs for a mother. One with a gentle touch and sparkles in her eyes. Instead, she has Aunty Edith with slappy hands, a sharp tongue and the disturbing belief that peas are proper food.
When Dad marries Alice, all Nettie's dreams come true. The Sweeney home overflows with laughter, love, and in time, a baby brother: Billy. The light of Nettie's life. Then tragedy strikes. The Sweeney family crumbles. Nettie tries to make things right, but has she made everything so much worse? A heartbreakingly beautiful and uplifting historical Novel by Katrina Nannestad.
Evie and Avery
Year 5
Dim Sum Palace: Liddy is so excited about going to the Dim Sum Palace tomorrow with her family that she can't sleep So when a delicious smell wafts into her room, she hops out of bed, opens her door and steps into . . . an actual palace of dim sum! There are dumplings, baos, buns and more delicious treats than one girl can possibly eat. Liddy just has to take a bite, but she slips and falls into a bowl of dumpling filling The chefs are so busy rolling, folding and pinching dough that they don't notice they've prepared a most unusual dumpling for the Empress - a Liddy dumpling! Worst of all, she looks good enough to eat . . .
Ella and Olivia: Ella and Olivia are sisters Ella is seven years old. Olivia is five-and-a-half years old. They live with their mum and dad and little brother Max Ella and Olivia do lots of things together. No matter what, they will always be there for each other! Read all about their adventures together.
Do Not Open this Book!: Meet Wizz, a Blue Monster who always gets in some sort of trouble from turning into a frog to doing a dance routine with his secret crush. He only has one thing to say to you: Do not open this book! Keep turning the pages and find out what happens when you reach the end, if you dare!
Evie
Year 5
My name is Evie and I chose to do Filipino food because I really believe their food is one of the best and should be shown more love. Their sweet, tropical flavours blow me away and I would really like others to experience the joy of trying a new culture's food! I really hope you enjoy making these delicious sweet treats with friends, family, or by yourself. Thank you! Bye!
Halo-Halo!
Sweet tropical dessert
Ingredientscrushed / shaved ice evaporated milk
plantain bananas
Jackfruit
Coconut strips
Nata de coco
Tapioca pearls
Pinipig (flattened glutinous rice)
Leche flan
Ube jam or ube ice cream!
Pandesal fluffy bread rolls
Ingredients:
4 1/4 all purpose flour
1/2 sugar
2 1/4 instant yeast
1 1/2 Diamond crystal kosher salt
1 cup of milk
1/4 vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup of plain breadcrumbs
Fantastic Filipino Food
Steps:
Find a tall glass in your kitchen (or buy if needed)
Add all the ingredients in any order you wish.
Drizzle with your evaporated milk
Add your toppings (ice cream, jam, leche flan etc )
Use a long spoon to serve and enjoy your meal
Steps:
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, mix your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, yeast and diamond kosher salt). Mix on low speed until well combined
Add your wet ingredients (milk, oil, eggs and egg yolk) Mix until a shaggy dough forms, or about 2 minutes. Pump up the speed to medium and let it mix until your dough is smooth and pulls off the sides of the bowl, but make sure that it still sticks to the bottom.
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Using a bowl scraper, and place dough into a large, lightly oiled and loosely cover with plastic wrap. (eg. glad wrap)
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper Fill a wide shallow bowl with breadcrumbs Turn your dough on a clean lightly floured surface but do not let it deflate Split the dough into 16 separate, equal portions. Working with a portion at a time, cup the dough beneath your palm and work it in circular motions and form a smooth ball Place your dough in the bowl of breadcrumbs and roll it around until evenly coated Once done, transfer each portion onto the baking sheet and space them out about 2 5-3 cm apart. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about an hour at room temperature (22-24º celsius).
Half an hour before baking, adjust your oven rack to middle position Preheat the oven to 180º Bake until puffed and golden brown for 20 mins Serve on small plates and enjoy!
Sapin
Glutinous rice and coconut dessert
Ingredients:
2 cups glutinous rice flour
4 cups of coconut milk
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 can of condensed milk
1/2 cup ripe jackfruit
¾ cup of mashed purple yam
1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of ube extract
1 teaspoon of cooking oil or coconut oil
Violet food coloring
Yellow food coloring
1/4 of latik
Steps!
In a large bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and sugar Mix together firmly and well.
Add your condensed milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients until smooth Divide the mixture into 3 sections
Add your mashed ube (or purple yam) and ube extract to one part and then add the violet food coloring Mix well and set aside
Remove the seed from the jackfruit and place the jackfruit in a food processor. Once processed, add it to the second part of the mixture as well as the yellow food coloring (Remember to leave the 3rd bit as it is )
Arrange the steamer on the stovetop and pour about 1/4 cup of water Turn the stovetop on and allow the water to boil Brush a round baking pan with your coconut oil (or cooking oil).
Add your purple section to the pan first, and let it set. Remove the extra water with a cheesecloth and squeeze the mixture through Cover the pan with a cheesecloth, and steam for 1216 minutes.
Remove the pan from the steamer and add the white one , place it over section one (purple) and evenly spread Again, attempt to remove extra water with the cheesecloth and put it back in the pan. Steam for 15 - 20 minutes. (If you think it's a bit runny, leave it in for about 5 more minutes )
Take the pan off the heat and add the yellow mixture again, spread evenly over the white mixture and again, try to remove excess water from the mixture Put back into the pan and allow to steam for 15 to 20 mins
Arrange a large, clean banana leaf over a serving plate. Spread coconut oil (or cooking oil) over your clean banana leaf. Grab a spatula (coated with oil) and run gently on the sides of the baking pan Turn your pan over onto the banana leaf and make sure the sapin-sapin comes out onto the leaf. Add a bit of oil on top, sprinkle on your latik and ENJOY!!!!
Annika
more you weigh the harder you are to kidnap. Stay safe. Eat Dessert.
METHOD:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 180C/350F (or fan forced 160C/320F).
Sift flour and baking powder together Grease a 20 cm x 30 cm / 8" x 12" cake pan Line with baking paper (parchment paper), leaving an overhang on all sides (to make it easy to remove)
Step 2: Beat butter, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium high speed until light and fluffy - about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
Step 3: Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition so the batter is smooth, not curdled
Step 4: Add half the flour and gently fold to combine, then stir in half the milk. Repeat with remaining flour and milk.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
Step 6: Stand for 5 minutes then use the overhang baking paper to lift the cake out onto a wire rack and cool completely Cut cake into 15 squares (5 x 3), or 18 rectangles Freeze for 1 to 1 5 hours
Icing:
Step 7: Combine the Icing ingredients in a heat proof bowl and mix until smooth Should be a syrup consistency, but not watery
Step 8: Place coconut in a shallow bowl or pan with a largish surface area Place a piece of cake in the icing and roll to coat using 2 forks. Transfer it into the coconut and quickly roll to coat all over in coconut. Transfer to tray. Repeat with remaining sponges. Stand for 1 to 2 hours, or until set.
Optional Jam and Cream:
Step 9: Beat cream and sugar until firm peaks form Cut coated Lamington in half horizontally Spread with jam then pipe or dollop on cream Top with lid, keep refrigerated
INGREDIENTS:
125 g / 4.5 oz unsalted butter , softened 220g caster sugar
Lamington is known as 'Woonoongoora' in the Yugambeh language, the mountains of Lamington National Park are sacred and spiritual, l t b t d d
INGREDIENTS:
400g milk or dark chocolate
150g marshmallows
135g mixed gummies
25g mixed nuts
2 chocolate wafers
FUN FACT: did you know that rocky road is named rocky road because the name referred to the look of rocky road looks like the rocky road they used to travel on the gold travels?
Step 1: Separate the whites and yolks while eggs are cold. Measure 150 ml/5oz egg whites Set whites aside to come to room temperature
Step 2: Preheat oven to 170°C/340°F (180°C fan-forced)
Step 3: Place whites in a bowl Use a stand mixer (I use speed 7) or handheld beater (high) and beat until soft peaks form
Step 3: Add sugar 1 tbsp at a time, beating as you go
Step 4: After adding the sugar, beat for a further 3 minutes or until thick and glossy Rub a little of the fluff between your fingers, there should be no sugar grit – that means it is ready
Step 5: Add cornflour and vinegar, beat on low for 5 – 7 seconds (or fold through with spatula )
Step 6: Get the base of a springform cake pan (24cm/9 5″ or larger) and turn it upside down Dab meringue on the edge and place a piece of baking paper (parchment paper) on top
Step 7: Gently place half the fluff onto the paper Use the cake pan as a guide to make it round and coax it into a circle shape around 20cm / 8″ in diameter
Carefully scoop out the remaining fluff Now coax it into a dome shape (not a cake with straight smooth sides) with edges sloping in slightly Flatten top Make it 4-5cm / 2 ” high – not much higher Transfer to a baking tray CAREFULLY place in the oven, GENTLY close the door and turn oven DOWN to 115°C/240°F (100°C fan)
Step 8: Bake for 1 1/2 hours – no peeking, no thundering through kitchen! Turn oven off, leave the door closed and leave Pav in the oven overnight to cool (I’ve done 18 hours)
Step 9: Transfer Pav to serving platter then slide cake pan out from underneath Use a butter knife if required to loosen edges from paper, then slide paper out from underneath
Step 10: Just before serving, top with cream and fruit of choice Serve and be a rock star!
