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August 08

There are elections taking place in Zimbabwe.

There is only one candidate.

The candidate is the current president, Robert Mugabe.

There is an opposition party called the MDC.

Elections in Zimbabwe

Mr Tsvangirai is in charge of the MDC.

But he has quit the election.

Many MDC supporters were attacked.

The UK and USA say the elections are unfair.

The 27th of June was Nelson Mandela's birthday.

He is 90 years old.

There was a big concert in London.

The concert was for charity.

Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday

Many famous musicians performed.

Nelson Mandela is a very famous man.

Nelson Mandela is the former South African President.

He campaigned for the rights of black South Africans.

There was a big anti knife march in London.

It happened after a teenager was stabbed.

Anti Knife March

The boy was 16 years old.

He is the 17th teenager killed in London this year.

Four people have been arrested.

Knife attacks are a growing problem in the UK.

15 hostages have been freed in Colombia.

Colombian rebels had imprisoned them.

Colombian soldiers pretended to be aid workers.

The soldiers tricked the terrorists into freeing the hostages.

Hostages Freed in Colombia

There was a big rescue mission.

The rescue mission was very successful.

There was no violence.

One hostage had been imprisoned for 16 years.

Wimbledon is an important tennis competition.

It is held every year outside London.

Nadal and Federer played in the men's final match.

Nadal is Spanish, Federer is Swiss.

Wimbledon

Federer has been champion since 2003.

Nadal won this year's final match.

American sisters Venus and Serena played each other.

Venus became Wimbledon champion.

Several football players will play in a charity match.

The match is called 'Goal 4 Africa'.

The match will be in Munich, Germany.

Football fans will donate money.

Goal 4 Africa

They will donate for each goal.

The money is for improving education in Africa.

It is hoped lots of money will be collected.

'Goal 4 Africa' ends in 2010.

Thousands of council workers went on strike.

It is one of the biggest strikes in years.

A strike is when people refuse to work.

Strikes happened in Northern Ireland, Wales and England.

Council Workers Strike

Many services were affected.

Museums, schools and libraries closed.

Cleaners and rubbish men were also on strike.

Many council workers want better pay.

A woman accidentally posted her cat.

The cat crawled into a parcel.

Woman Posts Cat

The woman didn't know her cat was in the parcel.

It was then sent 450 miles away.

The parcel was sent across Germany.

The cat was not hurt.

This film is the sequel to National Treasure.

Ben Gates is a famous treasure hunter.

National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets

One day, Ben meets a man called Mitch Wilkinson.

Mitch has a list of people involved in President Lincoln's death.

The name of Ben's great grandfather is shown in the list.

Ben wants to prove his great grandfather's innocence.

The list is from an old diary.

The list is also a treasure map.

National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets

Ben seeks to find the treasure.

Ben has help from his mother and father.

The film has some great action scenes.

National Treasure 2 has a PG film certificate.

Bee Movie is an animated film.

It is about a bee called Barry.

Film Review: Bee Movie

Bee lives are very busy.

Bees do the same job throughout their life.

They all work for the hive.

But Barry wants adventure and excitement.

One day, he leaves the hive.

He meets a florist called Vanessa.

Film Review: Bee Movie

Barry discovers humans sell honey.

He takes to court the honey companies.

The film has some funny moments.

Bee Movie is a U film.

This is the third film in the trilogy.

Doc Brown is living in 1885.

Film Review: Back to the Future 3

It is the time of cowboys and American Indians.

Doc Brown is a blacksmith and inventor.

Marty is living in 1955.

But Marty discovers Doc Brown will die.

Marty travels back to the year 1885.

He has to save Doc Brown.

Film Review: Back to the Future 3

But the Doc doesn't want to leave 1885.

There is only five days to save the Doc.

It is a fun and clever film.

Back to the Future 3 has a PG film certificate.

Coach Carter is a true story.

Ken Carter returns to his former high school.

Film Review: Coach Carter

It is a tough school.

He agrees to coach the basketball team.

Ken wants to help change the players' lives.

He makes the players sign contracts.

The players must achieve good grades.

They must dress smart.

Film Review: Coach Carter

If they don't achieve good grades,

they are not allowed to play.

There are some great basketball scenes.

Coach Carter has a 12 film certificate.

What is the birth stone for Leo?

Ruby Pearl Peridot

What country is having elections?

France Zimbabwe Spain

Quiz - Underline or Circle Around the Answers

What sport is played at Wimbledon?

Tennis Football Hockey

What did the lady accidentally post?

Cat Handbag Camera

Name the insect in the film review

Beetle Ladybird Bee

What sport is in the film review Coach Carter?

Rowing Boxing Basketball


What herb is in the recipe?

Basil Parsley Mint

How did students from Woodlands School arrive at the prom?

Limousine Horse and cart Tractor

What animal is mentioned in the Community section?

Dolphin Lion Bat


A bat is mentioned in the Community section.

Quiz - Answers The birth stone is Peridot.

Zimbabwe are having elections.

Tennis is played at Wimbledon.

The lady accidentally posted her cat.

A bee is in the film review.

Basketball is in the film review Coach Carter.

Parsley is in the recipe.

Students from Woodlands School arrived in a limousine.

Known as the lion.

Birthday - July 23rd to August 22nd.

Leo is loving, generous, artistic and kind.

Birth stone is peridot.

Leo

The colour choice for Leo is gold.

The ruling planet is the sun.

The animal in the Chinese calendar is a monkey.

The element is fire.

Lucky numbers -

3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 23, 34, 45 and 54

Leo star constellation

Leo

Who spends the most time in the bathroom?

A plumber.

Why don't elephants ride bikes?

They don't have thumbs to ring the bell.

Jokes

Doctor Doctor I have 59 seconds to live.

I'll be there in a minute.

"Waiter Waiter there is a fly in my soup".

"Don't worry it won't drink much".

Why did the boy bury his torch?

The batteries were dead.

Jokes

What do most people like to put in their cake?

Their teeth.

What is your name?

My name is Dan.

What is your job?

I am public co-ordinator for the count bat project.

Public Co-ordinator - The Count Bat Project

How old are you?

I am 37 years old.

How long have you been working with bats?

I have worked with bats for 7 years.



Do you work alone or with others?

I work with bat conservation groups.

The count bat projects wants others to help.

What do you do?

I tell people about bats.

I encourage people to care about bats.

I involve communities with their bat's conservation.


What is the best thing about your job?

Bats! - They are soft, warm and furry.

Bats are shy and gentle.

Bats are not scary.


What is the worst thing about your job?

People that hurt bats, it is illegal.

Do you wear a uniform?

No I don't, I wear the clothes I like.


Can anyone help bats?

Bats are not racist! They live with everyone!

All ages and abilities can help bats!

Students from Woodlands School have been

working on a very exciting project this year.

Students have been making a sensory story and

DVD about their prom.

Woodlands School Prom

Students thought about what to put in the story.

Receiving an invitation, choosing clothes, dressing,

travelling to the prom, dancing, photos and friends.

Two ladies from The Love Of Learning Project helped

them write a letter to ask for money to make the film.

The students would make a film and have

a box of props to use with the story.


During March the students started work.


Some people designed invitations to send to friends

and put in the box.


Anthony came to help the students make the film.

Alex and Jonathan went to Jonathan's house and

Anthony filmed them opening the letter.

They practiced with the band in music workshops.


They practiced doing their hair and makeup.


The boys put on bow ties and hair gel.

The boys filmed Anthony making his film.

They looked great dressed for the prom.


They travelled to the prom in a limousine.


Anthony filmed everything.

Everybody danced to the band at the prom.

They enjoyed a delicious buffet.


There was a group photo.

Anthony filmed the prom.


Some people helped Anthony edit the film.

Next they are going to show the film and

story to parents and governors.

They are going to share the story with other Surrey schools

and give them a sensory box and DVD.


They made a record of their work and

received certificates in July.

Ingredients

530 grams tinned chickpeas

15 ml lemon juice

1 red onion

Chickpea, Red Onion and Tomato Salad

2 garlic cloves

1 tomato

30 grams parsley

45 ml olive oil

Kitchen Equipment

large bowl

colander

chopping board

measuring jug

scales

sharp knife

wooden spoon

tin opener


Method

Open the tins of chickpeas.

Get the colander and drain the chickpeas.

Get the chopping board and sharp knife.

Chop the onion, garlic, tomato and parsley.

Get the measuring jug and pour 45 ml olive oil.

Weigh 20 grams of red onion and remove from the scales.


Add the lemon juice to the bowl.

Get the wooden spoon and mix the ingredients.

Add the onion, garlic, tomato, parsley and olive oil.

In the measuring jug, pour 15 ml lemon juice.

Weigh 530 grams of chickpeas.

Get the bowl and add the chickpeas.

Method


The recipe serves 4 people.

Put the bowl in the fridge and chill for 2 hours.

Serve with green salad and fresh bread.

Method


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