The Magazine for Kids

Vol. 28 No. 8 (332) April 2023

 H i Mi n iM a g g er s !
Let’s hop into this bumper Easter edition!
We have everything it takes to fill your Easter days with fun
activities, colourful images, fabulous movies and compelling
facts to fill even the most clever head! Put on your bunny
ears, gobble down a chocolate egg and start reading ...
We only recently got to know about $UWLILFLDO,QWHOOLJHQFH,
and wow, did it blow our minds! The possibilities are
endless, we even had some fun experimenting with AI,
creating content for this issue. See if you can spot it!

Easter is a time for reflection and renewal.

Whether you celebrate this holiday for its religious
significance or simply as a time to welcome the new season
and new beginnings, it is an opportunity to focus on hope,
forgiveness and love. Let it inspire you to be your best self, to
spread joy and positivity and to live with hope and gratitude.
Wishing you a happy and meaningful Easter!

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 Super Mari
The classic video
that stands the
Super Mario is one of the most recognisable and beloved
video game series ever. The series, created by Nintendo
in 1985, stars the iconic plumber Mario and his friends.
Usually set in the mushroom kingdom, players run and
jump across various colourful and imaginative levels to
rescue Princess Peach from the villain Bowser.

O ver the years, the series has become a cultural

phenomenon, with many games, merchandise,
movies, and even a theme park. It is the fifth-bestselling
The two brother Mario and Luigi
video game series of all time, having sold over 380 million
were created by a company called copies. But what makes Super Mario so unique, and why
Nintendo, and they have been does it continue to be popular with kids and adults alike?
entertaining kids and adults alike One reason is that the game is easy to learn but
for over 35 years! challenging to master. The gameplay is simple and
intuitive, with players controlling Mario as he runs,
jumps, and dodges obstacles. But as the game
progresses, it becomes more difficult, with new
challenges and enemies to overcome.
Another reason why Super Mario games are so
popular is that it is a game that appeals to all ages.
Kids love the colourful characters,
imaginative worlds, and fun gameplay.
Adults appreciate the nostalgia
and the sense of discovery
the game provides.

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io: Learn and grow!
But the Super Mario

o game series games are not just fun.

They also have several
educational benefits that

test of time!
can help you learn and grow.
Here are a few examples:
1. Creative problem-solving:
Family In Super Mario games, players must use

Game of the
problem-solving skills to navigate each level,
solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
Year Award You can improve your critical thinking and
problem-solving by playing these games.
One of the most
recent games in the
2. Enhances hand-eye coordination:
These games require players to have quick
Mario series is Mario
reflexes and good hand-eye coordination.
+ Rabbids on the
Nintendo Switch, and it 3. Boosts creativity:
has won many awards, including The colourful and imaginative worlds of
Family Game of the Year at the DICE awards. Super Mario can inspire creativity in kids.
By playing these wonderful games, you can
Mario first appeared in a game called “Donkey Kong” use your imagination to create your own
in 1981. He was not even called Mario back then – he stories, characters and worlds. Indeed Super
was known as “Jumpman.” The Mario Brothers Mario games have inspired countless kids to
have come a long way since their early become game designers and developers.
days as “Jumpman” and a simple
arcade game. They have brought joy 4. Teaches perseverance
and entertainment to generations of and determination:
gamers, and they will continue to do Super Mario games require
so for many years to come. persistence and determination. You can learn
the importance of perseverance and hard
work in achieving your goals.
5. Promotes teamwork
and collaboration:
Some Super Mario games allow
players to work together as a team.
You can learn the importance of teamwork and
collaboration by playing with friends or family.
Throughout his 35 years, Mario
has taken on several different Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering
roles. He actually started as the game for the first time, Super Mario is a fun
a carpenter in the original and engaging way to learn and grow. So why
Donkey Kong game before not grab a controller and jump into one of the
being put in his iconic many great games in the series today?
role as a plumber.
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 Easter is a time of year that
we all look forward to with
great anticipation.
It’s a time when we get to indulge in
sweets, chocolates and treats, and spend
time with family and friends. But, beyond
the traditional Easter egg hunt, there are
plenty of other fun activities that can keep
you entertained during the Easter holidays.
Whether you’re looking for indoor or
outdoor activities, we’ve got you covered
with lots of fun activities that are sure to

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make this Easter

Spot t he 7 d if f ere nce s one to remember!

Easter is a time
of great cheer
When bunnies
bring us eggs,
oh dear!
With baskets full of
treats so sweet,
We gather ‘round
and happily eat.
Let’s celebrate
this time of year!

FUNNY BUNNY FACTS

• A female rabbit is called a doe, • Domestic rabbits can live up to 12 years,
and a male rabbit is called a buck. while wild rabbits usually live only 1 to 2
• Rabbits have 28 teeth, and years due to predation and other threats.
their teeth never stop growing • A group of rabbits is called a herd
throughout their entire lives. or a colony.

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Find the right path!

Rabbits are crepuscular, which means they

are most active during dawn and dusk.

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Easter Crossword 1 2 Use the clues
How well do you know Easter on the right to
and your furry friends? complete the
Well, here’s your 3 4 5
crossword!
chance to find out … 6

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Celebrating Easter can
provide an opportunity for 8

families and communities 9

to come together, enjoy 10 11

time with loved ones,
and reflect on the deeper 12 13 14

meanings of the holiday. 15 16 17

Let’s
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hop in! 20

This year Easter

is on Sunday,
9 April 2023!

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a ........ and rose on a Sunday.
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resurrection of Jesus.
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,
5. Rabbit s bodies are covered with what?
6. Rabbits jump or ........?
7. (ACROSS) The hole or tunnel dug by a rabbit.
7. (DOWN) Easter breakfast may include ............ eggs.
8. Who was crucified on Good Friday?
9. A popular activity where you search for hidden
eggs is called an egg .........
10. Jesus died on a ..........
11. Small mammal with long ears.
12. What animal lays eggs?
13. When do we eat lots of chocolate eggs and candy?
14. Chocolate eggs and candy are collected
in a ............. ?
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16. Rabbits have two long ..........
17. Another name for a rabbit.
18. These are boiled and eaten for breakfast.
19. Easter is a ................ holiday.
20. Rabbits love to eat these orange vegetables!

Happy
Easter! The Easter Bunny’s quite a sight,
With ears so long, they’re quite a fright.
He hops around with fluffy tail,
And leaves behind a coloured trail.
He sneaks around in gardens green,
With baskets full of treats unseen.
He’s quick and light on his feet,
Determined to make Easter sweet.
He delivers eggs of every hue,
And leaves behind a trail of goo.
His fluffy fur is white as snow,
He wears a brightly coloured bow.
He’s quite the mischievous little bunny,
And his antics are really quite funny.
He hides his eggs in the most bizarre places,
And leaves behind some funny faces.
So when Easter comes around each year,
And the bunny’s hopping far and near,
Just remember to give a little grin,
Can you find all the
For the Easter Bunny and his silly spin.
hidden Easter eggs in this picture? 13
 Fold Your Way to
Looking for a gift idea for Mom or Dad
for Easter – well, we’ve got you covered!
What about a cute and colourful bookmark
that will put a smile on their face each time
they pick up a book to read!

A nd even better, this origami bookmark

is loads of fun to make. Follow the easy
step-by-step instructions and in no time you
will have the perfect gift.
Have a happy Easter! You will need:

Make 2 You can use any

colour paper.
sure your
folds are sharp

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and neat.

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Try using bigger
sizes of paper for
larger bookmarks. 4
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when cutting the ears!

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You’re almost
there.

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Now it’s time to glue on
Try different the ears and the face.
shapes for the Use a pen and ruler to
eyes and ears. draw on the whiskers.
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single sheet of paper into a specific
shape without cutting or gluing.

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The Kings of Mulberry Street are back!
Get ready for a wickedly funny, deliciously
comic action-packed adventure.
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign, tells the story of Baboo
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best friends and share an unbreakable bond.
When Granny Chetty (Ma) is kidnapped by the fallen and
disgraced police Commander Veerasamy the boys are forced to
play along with his schemes in-order to rescue Ma.
Veerasamy demands the boys make amends for his downfall by
repaying him for his loss of wealth and status, by pulling a heist
on an upmarket, well-known casino where he is now employed
as a security guard. But this is too big a feat for two little boys to
accomplish on their own, it will take a daring plan and the efforts
of the rambunctious Chetty’s uniting with
the respectable Singhs to save Ma.
What could go wrong?... Everything!

What is your name (and age) and what

character do your play in KINGS OF
MULBERRY STREET: LET LOVE REIGN?
My name is Liam Dunpath. I am 12 years old
and I play the role of Ticky Chetty.

What did you love about your character? What was your experience like during rehearsals and
I love that he is such a brave person even though he is shoot? And what do you miss most now that that
so young and he is always willing to take risks to help his phase is over.
family. It was great fun and everyday was so exciting. I loved
How is the character of TICKY similar to you? becoming friends with the cast and crew. Every day was
Different from you? like an adventure and the best part ... I didn’t have to go
He is similar to me in that we are both mischievous and to school. I miss all the wonderful people I got to meet
have lots of energy. Ticky’s character is different from me and work with.
in that he is really brave and fearless and I don’t believe I $ORWRIKDUGZRUNJRHVLQWRPDNLQJD¿OPZKDW
am that brave or fearless. GLG\RX¿QGFKDOOHQJLQJDERXWWKHSURFHVVDQG
What is K.O.M.S: Let Love Reign about for you? what was fun?
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and good over-coming evil. ,WZDVYHU\WLULQJ$W¿UVWOHDUQLQJWKHGDQFHURXWLQHVZHUH
challenging and I was afraid of not remembering them.
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interesting about this period? fun of each other and do impressions of the other
It was interesting to experience what life was back in the characters behind the scenes.
day and how different everything looked. It was interesting
to be acting out scenes in the apartheid era. What do you love about K.O.M.S: Let Love Reign?
And what positive messages does it have?
Did you enjoy doing a period piece? I love the fact that Ticky’s family is doing better in life
Yes, I got to experience what it may have been like during and they are getting more opportunities as the apartheid
the apartheid era and more especially what it was like for era comes to an end. I love the fact that Ticky and
the Indian community during this time. %DERR¶VIULHQGVKLSKDVJURZQVWURQJHUVLQFHWKH¿UVW
7KH¿rst K.O.M.S had huge success; how do you think movie. The positive messages in the movie is that
the sequel compares? love and friendship can conquer all and good always
I can only KRSHWKDWWKHSHRSOHORYHLWDVPXFKDVWKH¿UVWRQH overcomes evil.

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 The cast includes Shaan Nathoo, Liam Dunpath, Hamish Kyd, Riyaad Nakooda,
Kogie Naidoo, Amith Sing, Kimberley Arthur, Mayuri Naidu, Luversan Gerard,
Bertha le Roux-Wahl, Vaneshran Arumugam, Senzo Mthethwa, Nolan Jonathan,
Jonathan Taylor, Kaseran Pillay, and Carvin Goldstone.

KINGS OF MULBERRY STREET: LET LOVE REIGN

is written and directed by Judy Naidoo and premieres
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What is your name (and age)

and what character do your play in
KINGS OF MULBERRY STREET: LET LOVE REIGN?
My name is Shaan Nathoo, I am 13 years old
and I play Harold Singh AKA Baboo.

What did you love about your character? A lot of hard work goes into making
In the movie, the thing I loved most about my character D¿OPZKDWGLG\RX¿QGFKDOOHQJLQJ
was how smart he is. about the process and what was fun?
How is the character of BABOO similar to you? I found missing school challenging and missing my
Different from you? friends as we shot the movie during school days and
He is very different to me as he is very shy, with different my holidays. But being on set every day with new
interests. We were also raised in different time periods friends was a fun adventure.
making our way of thinking and acting different. 7KH¿UVW.206KDGKXJHVXFFHVVKRZGR\RX
What is K.O.M.S: Let Love Reign about for you? think the sequel compares?
K.O.M.S. is about how anybody can become friends I think the sequel has nice new ideas that makes it fun
despite their difference and backgrounds. It’s also about and keeps it interesting.
overcoming challenges. What do you love about K.O.M.S: Let Love Reign?
<RXZHUHQ¶WHYHQERUQLQZKDWGLG\RX¿QG And what positive messages does it have?
interesting about this period? I love the humour in KOMS as it represents us as
,¿QGLWLQWHUHVWLQJDVLQWHFKQRORJ\ZDVQ¶WDV South Africans so well. It also shows us lessons that
advanced as it is now and people were forced to we can do anything we put our mind to, and to enjoy
communicate and live in the moment more. the ride not the destination.
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I loved doing a period piece. ZLOOORYHWKLV¿OP"$QGZK\VKRXOGWKH\ZDWFKLW"
What was your experience like during rehearsals ,WKLQNWKHDXGLHQFHZLOO¿QGWKHPRYLHUHODWDEOHDQG
and shoot? And what do you miss most now that should watch it as it is very funny with lots of complex
that phase is over. characters.
My favourite part was being on set with everybody and
laughing everyday. I miss the food and the people. kingsofmulberrystreet kingsofmulberry

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 +HH+DZ,QWKH¿UVWVHDVRQRI
Donkey Hodie, Donkey must wait
until all her pals are together to
open a present. She uses her
imagination to pass the time!
Then, Donkey and Panda want
to climb Mt. Really High Up.
When they don’t reach the
top, Grampy encourages
them to try again.
Plus, Donkey wants to
make a surprise breakfast
for Grampy, but none of
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Maybe she needs help?

April 2023 episodes overview

Monday 17 April to Friday 28 April 2023 Weekdays at 16hOO
Date Time Episode / Name Episode / Description
17 April 16:00 Piano Problem/ Grampy’s piano was delivered to Donkey’s windmill by mistake. Can Donkey and Panda deliver it before the sing-along?
Bongolympics Then, Panda really wants to win the Bongo-lympics. Coach Donkey helps him practice!
18 April 16:00 Cheesy Con/Stanley’s When Donkey hurts her hoof and can’t go to Cheesy Con with Panda, Panda brings Cheesy Con to her! Then, Stanley’s
One-Dragon Show one-dragon show isn’t going as he planned. Can his pals help him get things back on track in time for opening night?
19 April 16:00 The Potato Stand/ Donkey wants to share her potatoes with her neighbors, but all her pals already have potatoes! Can she change her plan?
Clyde’s Surprise Playdate Then, Donkey surprises Clyde with a playdate in the sky, but they play in different ways.
20 April 16:00 Acornball/Super Duper Donkey and Panda can’t wait for Gameshow Gator’s new game. To pass the time, they make up their own game: Acornball!
Magic Fun Box Then, Donkey and Panda disagree on which toys from the Super Duper Magic Fun Box are fun.
21 April 16:00 Snow Day/ It’s a snow day in Someplace Else! Will Panda’s pals want to do all his favorite snow activities? Then, Bob Dog wants to
Snow Surprise Challenge ZLQDJORZ\VQRZ\ÀRDWLQJIXQEDOOVRKHWKLQNVRIWKLQJVKH’s good at to play Gameshow Gator’s new snow game.
24 April 16:00 A Donkey Hodie It’s Purple Panda’V¿UVW+DOORZHHQLQ6RPHSODFH(OVHEXWKH’s afraid because he doesn’t know what to expect.
Halloween Donkey Hodie is here to help! She prepares Panda for all the things he’ll see on Halloween while their neighbors make it special.
25 April 16:00 Yodel Bird Sitting/ Donkey is baby-yodel-bird-sitting. But no matter what she tries, the baby won’WQDS&DQKHUSDOVKHOS¿JXUHRXW
Superhero Squabble what the baby needs? Then, Donkey and Panda argue while playing their favorite superheroes. Can they still be friends?
26 April 16:00 Hey-o, Purple Moon/ Moon Moths will arrive for the purple moon, but they don’WOLNHORXGQRLVHV&DQ3DQGD¿QGDTXLHWZD\WRVKRZKLVORYHDQG
Purple Peg Problem see the moths? Then, Panda’s spaceship won’t blast off. Fixing it is a big job, but Donkey’s there to help, one step at a time.
27 April 16:00 Dodie Hodie/ Donkey’s cousin comes to visit, but they don’t like the same things anymore. Can they still have fun? Then, Purple Panda
Uniquely Panda wonders if he likes being different from other pandas. Donkey helps him realize that his differences make him special.
28 April 16:00 Big Nest Bird Party/ 'RQNH\WULHVWRDFWOLNHDELUGWR¿WLQDW'XFN'XFN’s bird party. Can she have fun by being her Donkey self?
Pet Elephant Camp Then, Grampy and Donkey miss Gregory while he’s away at camp, so they do special things to remind themselves of him.

18 Donkey Hodie, TM/© 2019 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved
Donkey Hodie dreams big!
“Donkey Hodie” a puppet series for children
ages 3 to 5, is inspired by the quirky, funny
side of Fred Rogers as well as his mission
to help kids navigate the frustrations and
challenges of childhood. Donkey Hodie
and her pals empower kids to dream big
and overcome obstacles in their own lives!
To work hard and persevere in the face
of failure! To be resourceful and discover
that they are capable of solvingproblems
on their own! Oh, and to laugh themselves
silly along the way!

Website: pbskids.org
youtube.com/pbskids
DStv channel: 313

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 Artificial
Intelligence
Good day, buen día, guten Tag, bon jour!
Just like humans use different languages, computer scientists use a
special kind of language called code to give instructions to computers,
smart phones and robots. Java, C++ and Python are just three of
many programming languages used to write code. Programmes,
known as software, are made up of many lines of code with step by
step instructions that allow computers to do things like check your
spelling, doing complicated mathematics and much, much more.

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 AI, here
and now
Humans have always
been fascinated by the idea
of machines able to think
like us. Many science fiction
movies and books have explored
this idea, but today AI is more
What is intelligence? and more science and less fiction.

Imagine a robot that wakes you up with Perhaps you have heard somebody asking
breakfast in bed every day. Clever, hey? their phone where the nearest pizza place is, or
Actually no, the robot is not intelligent. when a project is due. Intelligent digital personal
Robots are programmed to do a limited set assistants like SIRI or Google Now is a type of
of actions. They can’t make decisions when artificial intelligence and use AI software to come
they run into a problem or unexpected up with answers to questions based on
situation. Your robot will bring your many factors like your calendar,
breakfast to your bed, even if you are location and previous experience.
not in it for some reason, unless Grocery stores send shoppers
you programme it differently. personalised discount coupons
based on what they regularly buy
and your favourite movie or music
Intelligent beings can change site might recommend what else
they way they do things based on you might enjoy. How is it possible
experiences that they have. for computers to know what type
For example if you bump your of cheese you like, who might be
head against a low bar on the a friend and what might make
jungle gym, it will hurt. you laugh?
Next time you pass this place All these
you will be more careful and examples
keep your head down. It is smart use artificial
not to make the same mistake intelligence
twice, we call that intelligence. software.
Imagine if your breakfast robot The software can
could learn what you do and analyse lots and lots
don’t like based on your left-overs of data, recognise
and then change the menu to patterns and
only bring you food that you enjoy. make suggestions
That’s clever! That would be what based on this.
we call $UWLILFLDO,QWHOOLJHQFH, or AI, It actually works
a machine that can think like a human, very much like
learn and change the way it behaves. the human brain.
Chips and ice cream for breakfast ... Yummy!
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 How we think!
Millions upon millions of cells
called neurons make up
the human brain. Neurons
can connect with the cells
next to them. When we see
or experience something, a
connection is made between
a group of neurons. When
you repeat the experience this
connection becomes stronger,
almost like drawing over and over
the same line with crayons.
This creates a pattern in our brain
that helps us to remember things like:
“Careful, duck! There is that low bar again.”

Scientists realised that this is a very effective way to learn

and have copied this method to create artificial intelligence.
Computer programmes made up of neuron-like
mathematical formulas can recognise patterns in large
amounts of data similar to the way the human brain does.
Such programmes are called artificial neural networks.
Instead of just completing a set of instructions neural
networks allow computers to analyse data in a more
intelligent way.
AI allows us to do many tasks faster and
with fewer mistakes or tasks simply too

What is th
difficult for us. Self-driving cars, software
that can spot diseases better than any
doctor or detect criminal activity in
banking records, programmes
that can control air traffic or English mathematician Alan Turing
analyse massive data sets ... invented a test to measure machine
The applications of AI have intelligence. The test works by
just started to improve and allowing a human, the interrogator,
manage our lives. ask questions to a computer and
another human, without knowing
It is also worth which is which. If the interrogator
thinking about what can’t guess who is human and who
is machine, then the machine passes
will happen when
the test and is classified as intelligent.
machines and robots
become truly intelligent What question will you
ask a machine to test its
and us humans rely on
intelligence?
them for our survival.
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 Art i fi ci a l
Inte l l i g ence
How does AI work?
AI works by using algorithms, or step-by-step
instructions, to help computers understand and
process information. For example, if you wanted
to teach a computer to recognise different types
of fruits, you would give it a large dataset of fruit
images and tell it which ones are apples, bananas,
and so on. The computer would then use this
information to identify new fruit images it has
never seen before. This process is called “machine
learning”. The more data the computer has, the
better it can learn and make decisions.

What can AI be used for?

AI is already being used in many different areas,
from medicine and transportation to entertainment
and education. For example, AI can be used to:
• Diagnose and treat diseases
• Drive self-driving cars
• Recommend movies and TV shows based on
your viewing history
• Help teachers grade papers and provide
personalised learning experiences for students

The Future of AI
he Turing test? AI is a rapidly growing field, and scientists and
engineers constantly work to improve and
develop new AI technologies. In
the future, AI has the potential to
revolutionise many aspects of
our lives and help us solve some
,
of the world s biggest problems.
,
However, it s also important to
remember that AI is just
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decide how we use it. With
responsible and ethical use,
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Turn to page 33 for the answers!
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 Attention, little bunnies and chicks! As the Easter
season approaches, you might be dreaming
of chocolate eggs, colourful baskets and fluffy
bunnies. But did you know that Easter is also a
great time to celebrate the importance of maths?
,
T hat s right, maths and Easter go hand in hand!

Letter eggs
,
Whether you re counting the number of Easter eggs in
your basket, figuring out how to split your treats with your
friends, or calculating the number of days until the Easter
bunny arrives, maths is all around us during this holiday.
,
Unscramble the eggs So, while you re enjoying your Easter treats and
and rewrite the spending time with your loved ones, Gami has come up
letters below with some fun riddles and puzzles to keep your maths
skills sharp too!
to reveal a
message
Gami was given this set of clues to try and
from
figure out what number A stands for:
Gami.

A=?
1. 100 is larger than A.
2. A is larger than 30.
3. A is a multiple of 6.
,
4. The sum of A s digits is 9.
5. The number in the tens place
is larger than the number in the units place.
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,
A s digits is 1. 7XUQWKHSDJHWR
Can you help him figure it out? ILQGWKHDQVZHUV

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Frank weighs half as much as John, and Hubert
weighs three times as much as Frank.
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 Ma ke yo u r
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through the maze. A number’s ‘neighbour’ (above,
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wall) must be one of the two numbers nearest on a
clock face. Use each number only twice.

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 Bunny buddies
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1 and 8; 2 and 7; 3 and 6; 4 and 5

Birthday money
He will get R36 from his grandpa.
(36 + 36 = 18 + 9 + 1 + 100)
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Ponds shining with
Yet another spine-chilling episode
of Spy Extraordinaire Verymuch,
the ostradilliduck!

As Verymuch moved down the path

that led to Walson Pond, he saw the water
ahead of him glittering in the moonlight like a
recharged blattery. The beautiful sight did not
divert him from his mission. Looking quickly left
then right he slid behind a trub to observe the
area for a while before revealing the fact
that he had arrived.

T he pond was clear, bright and

unruffled. The shadows cast
by the trees and clumps of reeds
that surrounded it were unusually
motionless. The atmosphere was eerily
quiet. No neologisms slipped into the
,
writer s pen and off into the cold, gloomy
reaches of the water where the fish and erbs
talked incessantly about their parents.
Verymuch heard rustling along the westerly path to
his right. The figure was too small and the night too dark to
be certain that it was GFK, traitorous double agent posing as
,
Dr Tentacle-Smythe s legal advisor. Verymuch took the spiggle and
bean out of his satchel and carefully affixed them to the back of his head.
Almost immediately the spiggle and bean bleated a warning in the
hidden ears of Verymuch, Spy Extraordinaire for the Waltreat Factory and
Farm, Agent Provocateur for the Government of Packnossis Mountain and
Environs. Verymuch turned sharply to find Dr Tentacle-Smythe standing
behind him on the westerly path leading to Waldon Pond – which still
shone beautifully in the moonlight despite the disturbing activities in its
, ,
immediate environment. (It s known that there s no way to stop a pond
,
shining like that when it s happy!)
As Verymuch was about to turn his Blind Eye Mach III on the nefarious
,
doctor, he saw the man s face begin to blend with the trees behind
him and his feet begin to sink into the path. If this was not a hologram
of Dr Tentacle-Smythe, then the dream refragrigation had begun.
The only way to test for inner space reality profilium – usually absent in
a hologram – was to switch the Blind Eye Mach III to Full Cavalier mode ...
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Pond; don t ask, it will never tell you why; we only know
that this move had something to do with its parents.
Spiggle and Bean
A rather strange device made of a hammer-like structure
attached to a green bean which allows ostradilliducks
to hear and see through the backs of their heads; very
useful when concentrating fully on something before
them; makes a sound like a foghorn once having detected
movement.
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A sort of Latin-like word that sounds extremely educated,
but only means profile, which could be the side of your
face or a brief description of something, or something like
that. This word can only be used after the third edition of a
magazine has “hit the shelves”, so to speak.

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 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
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24 TODAY 25 WORLD 26 WORD OF 27 TODAY

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 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
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WORD FOOL’S DAY AUTISM DAY
Embrace our differences,
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tense of Together
“to lead” we can achieve anything!
is written and
pronounced “led”.

7 WORLD 8 QUICK 9 HAPPY ANSWERS:

HEALTH FACT EASTER PICTURE SUDOKU
(page 3)
DAY Nowadays An egg is a 6 - 5; 7 - 2; 8 - 4; 9 - 3; 10 - 5;
the Inuit symbol of new life. 11 - 2; 12 - 4; 13 - 1; 14 - 3
prefer not For Christians,
Easter eggs are used PICTURE SUDOKU
to be called (page 13)
as a symbol for the
GOOD FRIDAY Eskimos. resurrection of Jesus.

14 WORLD 15 TODAY 16 Which room is

Mario too big
DOLPHIN IN 1912 to fit inside
DAY The of?
Titanic
Dolphins sinks
are one of the most on her A
intelligent and friendly maiden mush-
mammals in the world. voyage. room
COLLECTIVE NOUNS
(page 22)
21 Creativity 22 23 WORLD An ambush of tigers
and Innovation BOOK A sloth of bears
A creep of tortoises
Day DAY A quiver of snakes
View the EARTH DAY A book is A troop of monkeys
world in a a gift you A tower of giraffe
A partnership for can open
different way! the planet. again and again.
A caravan of camels
A pride of lions
A bask of crocodiles
28 SAVE 29 Why are 30 TODAY
A herd of goats
THE FROGS DAY frogs so IN 1952 A nest of mice
happy? A brood of hens
The Diary A drove of rabbits
They eat of Anne
A colony of beavers
Frank is
whatever published.
A prickle of hedgehogs
bugs them! A troop of kangeroos
A parliament of owls
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17 Goals there are many positive actions you can take
to make a real change. Support campaigns collecting
items for victims of emergencies. Donate your clothes,
food supplies, etc. to support those in need.
Any donation, big or small, can make a difference!

This list was made by:

THE UNITED
NATIONS
an International Organisation that
counts virtually every country in
the world as a member!

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of targets

relating to future international development. They are created by
the United Nations and promoted as the Global Goals for Sustainable
Development. They replaced the Millennium Development Goals that
expired at the end of 2015. The SGDs run from 2015 to 2030.
There are 17 goals and 169 specific targets for those goals.

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 9 APRIL 2023
Easter is a special time of
year when we celebrate
new beginnings, growth and
the hope that comes with
the arrival of a new season.
May your Easter be filled with
love, laughter and lots of fun!

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