Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 230 i Prime Times

What an amazing year we have had this year with our sporting successes. The Black Caps made their way to an incredible nail-biting final of the Cricket World Cup earning a silver medal and the Silver Ferns took out the Netball World Cup for the first time since 2003. (read more about that on our Sports Buzz page) Thanks as always for your wonderful entries and all your correspondence. We loved reading the stories about the things that made you scared... spider, clowns, cars, loneliness and even girls! There’s loads of activities packed into this issue and lots of cool things to win. Don’t forget to send us in your work, drawings, photos and letters;we love hearing from you all. Enjoy the end of term and the coming holidays. Happy…

Pets By Prime Times Readers Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures and stories of their pets. We loved to see all your beautiful animals. Toby is the best dog in the world!!! Hes soooooooo cute and very funny. He is a boy and he is a cocker spaniel as you can see!!! From Ruby and Isobel This is our dog Bo. He is a Bouvier Des Flanders, a herding dog from Belgium. From Prime Times Magazine Here’s my pet, her name is Dizzy. She’s scared about going outdoors but she is a good alarm. Every morning around 7, she will use my bed as a trampoline. From Jesse This is Thunder. He is a Pirbin mini lop. He is 13 weeks old and his favourite foods are carrots and…

IT WAS A WET AND WINDY DAY , AND AS A STORM RAGED OUTSIDE A TERRIBLE CRIME WAS COMMITTED INSIDE . MR WEST , THE HOME OWNER , WAS FOUND MURDERED . ONLY 4 OTHER PEOPLE WERE IN THE HOUSE THAT DAY - ONE OF THEM HAD TO BE THE KILLER . CAN YOU WORK OUT WHO IT WAS ? WHEN THE DETECTIVE CAME TO THE HOUSE HE INTERVIEWED ALL FOUR PEOPLE TO SEE WHERE THEY WERE AND WHAT THEY WERE DOING WHEN MR WEST WAS KILLED . MRS WEST HAD BEEN IN THE LIVING ROOM READING WHEN HER HUSBAND SAID HE WAS GOING TO HAVE A SHOWER . SHE THEN ASKED THE COOK TO MAKE HER SOME BREAKFAST AND WENT BACK TO HER BOOK . ANDRE THE CHEF WAS…

Congratulations to last issue’s winners: Max Brown, Browns Bay | Sean Jury, Ellerslie | Millie Brooker, Richmond | Eva, Nelson | Ethan Thomson, Richmond | Lincoln Davison, Oamaru | Mitchell Everett, Papamoa | Stella Blight, Richmond | Ryder Vivan, Omokoroa | Leah Thumati, Devonport | Charlie Glenier, Nelson | Melody MaKenzie, Tauranga | Fergus Crump, Mt Eden | Paige, Timaru | Eva Ewans, Nelson | Tanya Reid, Timaru | Niall Foster, Nelson…

Kitchen Science Cookbook Michelle Dickinson A recipe book with a unique twist! Each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday items you’ll find in your kitchen. No need to be a scientific genius; these easy-to follow recipes make mind-blowing science experiments fun for everyone! Dinosaur Hunter David Hill & Phoebe Morris Meet Joan Wiffen, a super determined, self-taught palaeontologist. Join her on the hunt for proof that dinosaurs once roamed New Zealand! Have you heard of this Kiwi legend? Learn more about her incredible and inspiring true story in this beautiful picture book. Charlie Turns into a T-Rex Sam Copeland When Charlie’s dad’s business takes a turn for the worse, the McGuffin family face the terrible prospect of having to move in with…

Dec 22 - Jan 21 It’s always important to make time for play because Capricorn can’t help but work too hard, and take on too much at school. So go easy and plan a fun activity for the weekend. Feb 22 - Mar 21 The most important thing for Pisces is to stay present. Keep your mind on what’s happening, don’t worry about the past. Good things are right around the corner. Apr 22 - May 21 Don’t work hard at things that don’t bring you joy. Find what you love the most and focus on that. This will make you a lot happier. Jun 22 - Jul 21 A lot of people value you because you are funny, sensitive and easy to talk to. Beyond that reality, there is…

Unicorns are magic mythical creatures which resemble beautiful horses with a single horn. They were first mentioned in stories from way back in 2700 BC! Unicorns do not have wings unless they mate with a Pegasus’ then their offspring may be able to fly. They are very social creatures and live together in groups of four or five. The head of the family is an elder unicorn who is hundreds of years old. It is said that if you touch a pure white unicorn you will find happiness and joy for the rest of your life. DESIGN YOUR OWN UNICORN Tip: Dont forget to use cool colours and be as creative as possible. Tip: Give the unicorn as many features as you would like such as wings or even feathers.…

PAGE 2 : MY PET: Send in a picture of your teacher and tell us why they are so cool. ........................................................................................................................................................... PAGE 5 : KAI FOR KIDS: What is the answer to the fruit puzzle equation?.................................. PAGE 6 : WHERE IN THE WORLD? Where am I?................................... PAGE 7 : BOOK CLUB: Circle the book you’d like to win: Kitchen Science Cookbook | Dinosaur Hunter | Charlie Turns into a T-Rex | My First Words in Maori | Treasure Hunters PAGE 8 : DORA THE EXPLORER: What are the ten differences in the picture. ........................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................... PAGE 11 : ZOMBIE CLUB: What room did Kathy go into?..................................................... PAGE 13 : ARMAGGEDON: Who starred in Guardians of the Galaxy?.......................................... PAGE 15 : CONTRIBUTORS CORNER : Send us in your project to…

You will need: 2 eggs 1/2 cup coconut or olive oil 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup milk or greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup choc chips or walnuts Steps: 1. Preheat the oven to 180° 2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and a pinch of salt. 3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, honey, milk and vanilla for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in bananas, flour mixture and choc chips or walnuts. 5. Pour batter into greased pan and sprinkle with some more cinnamon, raw sugar or banana slices. 6. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. TOP TIP : If you place baking paper in…

Arachnophobia The fear of spiders! Tara, Lincoln, Finn, Wian Nyctophobia The fear of the dark! Zac, Millie, Pediophobia The fear of dolls! Charlotte, Kelly, Shakyla Claustophobia The fear of small spaces Iris, Teresa, Missy Claustophobia The fear of chickens Ashlee Teraphobia The fear of monstors! Ashton Coulrophobia The fear of clowns Ashton, Shamus, Auroroa-Jade, Erika, Mererangi, Shakyla Selachophobia The fear of sharks! Rose, Eva, Talei, Bella, Coimetrophobia The fear of cemeteries David, Sarah, Arthur, Caitlin Monophobia The fear of being alone Anika, Ruby, Gynophobia The fear of girls! Ethan Thompson shared his funny fear and we loved it... Well done Ethan, we hope you enjoyed the book! “I am scared of girls with too much makeup because when they’re in the sunlight their faces melt. My hair dresser melted once…

find the match One of these things is not like the other. Which one is the odd one out? Sun lovers  Bearded dragons originate from the deserts of Australia. They live in woodlands, scrublands and the great interior deserts. They are good climbers and are very active. They love to bask under the hot sun. They are cold blooded animals, which means they need heat to help with the circulation of their blood and digestion. They also need a hiding place so they can have some privacy. They like to explore and also snooze in nooks and crannies. They also like to observe the world around them and are very territorial. haha! Why did the beardie go on a diet? It was too heavy for its scales Bearded dragons go…

THANKS FOR THE FUNNY ENTRIES LAST ISSUE THIS ISSUES WINNER WAS TESSA FRASER FROM ROTORUA HAVE FUN WRITING SOME CAPTIONS FOR THESE FURRY FRIENDS SEND IN YOUR CAPTIONS TO BE IN TO WIN  Win a cool mystery prize by sending in your funniest captions for the pictures above.…