Origami Fortune Teller These paper fortune tellers are so much fun! Similar to a magic 8 ball, you ask a 'yes or no' question and the origami fortune teller will give you an answer. We've made one for you but you can make your own too! Why not mix it up with boredom buster ideas, random acts of kindness ideas or whatever else you think might work! How to play: Ask a question. Choose one of the colours on the fortune. Open and close the fortune teller in both directions as you spell the colour out. Pick a number on the fortune teller. Open and close the fortune teller again as you count out the number. Again, choose one of the numbers that you can see on the fortune teller and read the fortune behind that number. You can do it! Maybe Sleep on it Believe in yourself Think happy thoughts Give it a try Probably not Highly likely pink yellow blue green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 50
Origami Fortune Teller These paper fortune tellers are so much fun! Similar to a magic 8 ball, you ask a 'yes or no' question and the origami fortune teller will give you an answer. We've made one for you but you can make your own too! Why not mix it up with boredom buster ideas, random acts of kindness ideas or whatever else you think might work! How to play: Ask a question. Choose one of the colours on the fortune. Open and close the fortune teller in both directions as you spell the colour out. Pick a number on the fortune teller. Open and close the fortune teller again as you count out the number. Again, choose one of the numbers that you can see on the fortune teller and read the fortune behind that number. You can do it! Maybe Sleep on it Believe in yourself Think happy thoughts Give it a try Probably not Highly likely pink yellow blue green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 51
fold the sheet diagonally in half unfold the sheet fold the sheet diagonally in half the otherway fold the corner to the centre of the page fold the other corners in to the centre too flip the paper over fold the corner to the centre of the page fold the other corners in to the centre too fold the paper sideways, both ways and then put your fingers under the four corners to open. cut the sqaure template out Stand like a statue for 30 seconds Offer to help someone with a task Act out your favourite book Pat your head and rub your tummy Give someone a compliment Tell a joke! Make someone smile Pick some flowers for someone special pink yellow blue green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 52
fold the sheet diagonally in half unfold the sheet fold the sheet diagonally in half the otherway fold the corner to the centre of the page fold the other corners in to the centre too flip the paper over fold the corner to the centre of the page fold the other corners in to the centre too fold the paper sideways, both ways and then put your fingers under the four corners to open. cut the sqaure template out Stand like a statue for 30 seconds Offer to help someone with a task Act out your favourite book Pat your head and rub your tummy Give someone a compliment Tell a joke! Make someone smile Pick some flowers for someone special pink yellow blue green 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 53
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Edith Cowan Edith Cowan was born on August 2nd, 1861 in Geraldton, Western Australia. You might know Edith as the woman who is on our fifty dollar note, for good reason too as she is quite the inspiration! Edith had some sad times during her childhood as she lost her mother and was sent to boarding school until she also lost her father. She then went off to live with her grandmother, who introduced Edith to the value of education. When Edith was 19 she married James Cowan, a police magistrate. Although Edith suffered an unhappy childhood this shaped her to become strong, wilful and kind, especially towards women and children who, through her husband's work she saw struggling with difficulties. Edith helped to start the Karrakatta Women's Club, a place where women could discuss important topics, learn public speaking skills, share books and support each other. This club was the first of it's kind in Australia. She worked tirelessly to protect the rights of women and children and she contributed to paving the way so that we have the rights that we have today. Edith played an active role in the building of safe houses for women and children, a women's hospital, child care for working mothers and a children's court - so that children weren't trialed as adults. In 1921 Edith became the first woman to be elected into Australian Parliament, where she continued to campaign for women's and children rights, migrants and infant health. Edith did all of this while raising her five children and continued her social work after her time spent in politics and now has a university named in her honor and her image on our fifty dollar note! Illustration by Lola, age 11 56
Edith Cowan Edith Cowan was born on August 2nd, 1861 in Geraldton, Western Australia. You might know Edith as the woman who is on our fifty dollar note, for good reason too as she is quite the inspiration! Edith had some sad times during her childhood as she lost her mother and was sent to boarding school until she also lost her father. She then went off to live with her grandmother, who introduced Edith to the value of education. When Edith was 19 she married James Cowan, a police magistrate. Although Edith suffered an unhappy childhood this shaped her to become strong, wilful and kind, especially towards women and children who, through her husband's work she saw struggling with difficulties. Edith helped to start the Karrakatta Women's Club, a place where women could discuss important topics, learn public speaking skills, share books and support each other. This club was the first of it's kind in Australia. She worked tirelessly to protect the rights of women and children and she contributed to paving the way so that we have the rights that we have today. Edith played an active role in the building of safe houses for women and children, a women's hospital, child care for working mothers and a children's court - so that children weren't trialed as adults. In 1921 Edith became the first woman to be elected into Australian Parliament, where she continued to campaign for women's and children rights, migrants and infant health. Edith did all of this while raising her five children and continued her social work after her time spent in politics and now has a university named in her honor and her image on our fifty dollar note! Illustration by Lola, age 11 57
winter rain cold home earth beanie scent hygge nature bath Word Search It starts tall but the longer it stands, the shorter it grows. What is it? What kind of coat can only be put on when wet? What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive? What can you catch but not throw? A candle A glove A coat of paint A cold
winter rain cold home earth beanie scent hygge nature bath Word Search It starts tall but the longer it stands, the shorter it grows. What is it? What kind of coat can only be put on when wet? What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive? What can you catch but not throw? A el dnac evol g A t aoc A t ni apf o dl oc A 59
Fabric Wrapped Bangle You will need: Plastic or wood bangle (we found ours at our local opshop) Scrap fabric Scissors Craft glue 1. Cut your fabric into strips 2. Dab some glue onto the inside of the bangle and stick the end of the fabric strip to it. Continue to wrap the fabric around the bangle, overlapping and gently pressing it into the glue until the entire bangle is covered. 3. Dab some extra glue onto the fabric ends to secure. Leave to dry and you're finished. Cute! I am proud of myself because.... 60
Fabric Wrapped Bangle You will need: Plastic or wood bangle (we found ours at our local opshop) Scrap fabric Scissors Craft glue 1. Cut your fabric into strips 2. Dab some glue onto the inside of the bangle and stick the end of the fabric strip to it. Continue to wrap the fabric around the bangle, overlapping and gently pressing it into the glue until the entire bangle is covered. 3. Dab some extra glue onto the fabric ends to secure. Leave to dry and you're finished. Cute! I am proud of myself because.... 61
Floating in the wind As graceful as a leaf Yet as direct as a fly I soar and I dip I Twirl and I float I see and I dive I have ears and I have eyes, Be aware of my presence Can you see me? I can see you In the car, on a bench Or maybe in your slumber Can you hear me? Can you Feel my bite? The cry of an itch Piercing through your skin I am stealthy Attacking the oblivious Stabbing you from behind Like a warrior on a hunt The Mosquito By Emma Pool, age 12 I like to annoy I like to cause trouble My small frame allows me To attack from every direction Creeping through the cracks and the gaps you forgot to fill Perhaps I am smarter than you think I can see past your mirage You’re illusion like hope That I won’t approach Oh you have got it all wrong But you will have to pay You can clap or slap Or bring me to a light But you shall never catch me, A small warrior in a fight Even out of the heat, Or the summer season My bite will still find you Will sink into your skin Will bring tears to the eye As you try to stop the feeling Of the tingle, of the itch Crawling across your skin Like a ripple in the ocean 62
Floating in the wind As graceful as a leaf Yet as direct as a fly I soar and I dip I Twirl and I float I see and I dive I have ears and I have eyes, Be aware of my presence Can you see me? I can see you In the car, on a bench Or maybe in your slumber Can you hear me? Can you Feel my bite? The cry of an itch Piercing through your skin I am stealthy Attacking the oblivious Stabbing you from behind Like a warrior on a hunt The Mosquito By Emma Pool, age 12 I like to annoy I like to cause trouble My small frame allows me To attack from every direction Creeping through the cracks and the gaps you forgot to fill Perhaps I am smarter than you think I can see past your mirage You’re illusion like hope That I won’t approach Oh you have got it all wrong But you will have to pay You can clap or slap Or bring me to a light But you shall never catch me, A small warrior in a fight Even out of the heat, Or the summer season My bite will still find you Will sink into your skin Will bring tears to the eye As you try to stop the feeling Of the tingle, of the itch Crawling across your skin Like a ripple in the ocean 63
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