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The first yearly event for the year 2012 is the start of school in New Zealand. Many kids are sorting stuff and getting books and stationary. Teachers are preparing too, getting their classes ready for the childen.They have to get things organised too, they, too are also busy at the end of the holidays. Sometimes when your starting school for the first time you are unsure of what to do and exspect.If you have an older brother or sister it can be helpful. Some however don't. This is the parents guide to helping their children start school...


 * Firstly make sure your child/children have seen the school before hand then it won't seem so scary.
 * Second you need to make sure your kids have all the right equipment, they don't need all the fancy things, just make sure the things do their job.
 * Sometimes your kids might get teased because they are behind on a few subjects. Not to worry you can always practise with them before they go to school, you could read picture books with them, get them to help, and you can get books that will help your kids learn letters. If they come across a strange word make sure they feel okay asking what it means.You can always get better!
 * Make sure your kids arn't scared at school They can meet their teacher before hand, sometimes that helps. Just try and get them to make lots of friends that way they will never be lonley. Make sure they know the school rules and where everything is. Then your kids will feel safe and happy and won't get into trouble.

By Macy

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Easter is a time when we celebrate Jesus. These days of which we all know as easter eggs and chocolate were very hard for Jesus.We all know the story of easter right, no, well listen carefully. Easter is a time of chocolate. The real story of easter wasn't so pleasent. Way back a long time ago, Jesus did good deeds and some were very greatfull but others thought he was an intruder taking the members of the city into his team, his pack of people who beleived in him, who loved him.The leaders of the cities and towns. Jesus challenges the leaders. He is sent for his arrest, he prays before he is arrested.Then he gets arrested the crowd wants Jesus killed. Jesus has to carry a big cross to where he will be killed upon a hill. They place a crown of thorns on his head and is nailed by his arms and legs onto the cross. The next day he is dead some of his loved ones take him to his tomb. It is a cave the place a big heavy rock across the mouth of the cave so that his enimies can not take his body.Mary finds Jesus alive and outside the tomb the rock was far to heavy for one man to move. God has helped Jesus survive and that is the story of easter! So now your wondering where the chocolate and eggs come in today, well...

The chocolate eggs are a symble of new life when Jesus came back alive again. Its the same with the Easter bunny, in Egypt a rabbit is the symble of new life. The hot cross buns some eat on easter are a symble of the cross Jesus died on.

Heres a easter poem!

Mr Hip Hoppity

Soon, Mr Hip Hoppity will be stop-pitting by pop- pitting up - pitty touching the sky

Big bunny feets will be jump-pitting high bringing baskets of treats yummy eats my oh my

When Mr Hip Hoppity comes drop-pitting by with his chocolatety sweets for us both you and I

By Linda Copp! Easter friday is the 6 of april this year! (2012)

April fools day is the 1 of april a time to play tricks but not after lunch time!

Then there is the holidays, 2 whole weeks off no school no homework no maths. But how will you survive your anoying brother or sister?

Heres my guide.

3.Pack a kit, you are probibly wondering what you can do in your special place. In this kit pack a spray bottle or water gun so you can scare any intruder away don't use inside, outside is different.A torch incase its dark. Some kind of board game or your fave toys.A good book. Some pens, pencils, and a pad or some paper.Don't forget a supply of food that won't be missed or go rotten, stale or mouldy. Make sure you are not taking anythink that will be needed in the next 2 weeks or anyone elses stuff. Anyway you may find its fun to play with your brother or sister, you never know.
 * 1) Never let them get the better of you. They can't stop you from doing what you like. So what you have to take them to the park, you can still play your own game, you could ask a friend to join you. I'm not saying to disobey parents or caretakers just add your own fun to your babysitting job.
 * 2) Find your own space sometimes you need a time out spot away from your brother or sister. Somewhere fun and where they are not allowed, it might be your bedroom, office, a hut outside, anywhere you like.

Well thats all, but don't forget to have fun!

Do you ever suffer from boredom in the weekend or holidays. No T.V. or computer, all your friends are busy. Here are things I suggest doing...

Go for a tramp or even a walk down the road, with permition of corse. Go for a kayak or swimming. Make an awesome hut, no sisters or brothers allowed. Go to the scate park, or bike around town, your backyard is good too.

For rainy days...

Write a story. Play a game of cards, chess, scrabble or what ever you like. Create a board game Paint a picture. You could even ask to move the furniture around in your room.

The possibilities are endless but if nothink takes your fancy, just be bored then or do something different. Don't be scared to do something different for a change. Have fun!

But what if your friend comes around for a play, or sleepover, what for entertainment, what or snacks... First you need to somehow get your brother or sister out of the way, well you can try. Somehow entertain them, just remember don't do any thing that could get you in trouble. If you do do somethig bad you need to get into the good books again straight away, or your friend may not come over at all! I suggest fruit for snacks maybe chips or crackers if your allowed. Remember to think of what your riend likes and dislikes, they may also be on a diet, dairy free or are alergic to something. So remember to ask and let who ever makes the snacks and meals know. Be like these guys, stick together and have fun!

What for entertainment? Find out later.

Entertainment.....


 * Music
 * Your brother or sisters magic tricks
 * Games
 * sport
 * movies
 * dolls
 * cooking
 * pranks
 * computer
 * dancing
 * dress up
 * put on a show

The options are endless

The Trasit of Venus

The Trasit of Venus is very rare and doen't happen often. It's when the planet Venus passes infront of the sun, and we can see it down here on earth. Warning:Never look directly at the sun! You can get special glasses for that reason, so you can see Venus! Some schools have them. When you look through them at the sun you see a orange circle with black all around it. On that orange circle(the sun)you will see a little black dot somewhere on it, that is Venus. Many people don't get to see the Trasit of Venus, so if you do you are very lucky. Have you ever seen the Trasit of Venus, post a comment. Little known fact: Captin Cook came to New Zealand to see the Trasit of Venus, he saw it at ships cove.

I wonder what will happen next in New Zealands yearly events...