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Issue 1 : Nov - Dec 2020
AUSTRALIA
The children of Vasse Primary School, Western Australia tell us what home means to them and who they share it with.
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
Surrounded by the South Atlantic Ocean, just what is home like for the children of the Infant and Junior School and Camp Education?
OUR PLANET
We make sure our homes are neat and tidy, so why not our planet?
AUSTRALIA
We are situated on the continent of Oceania
We are below the equator, in the Southern Hemisphere and our capital city is Canberra.
We are home to many of the world's most deadliest species
You wouldn't want to come across our snakes, spiders, crocodiles and sharks!
Our original inhabitants are the Aborigines
Although most aboriginals speak English, there are also 250 different language groups.
From surfing, to Uluru and world famous coral reefs, Australia is an awe-inspiring place to live. Sitting within the Southern Hemisphere, it is the sixth largest country in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, USA and Brazil. Much of its centre is uninhabited as the climate is very hot and hostile, due to this many people choose to live near the coast. Off the coast of Queensland you will find the Great Barrier Reef which is the largest natural coral reef in the world. Over 1500 different species of fish and coral call this home and every year thousands of people scuba dive to see this amazing sight. In contrast, Ayers Rock, in the very centre of the country, is hot and dry and creates a very different type of home. The aboriginal people are indigenous to Australia and have called it home for over 50,000 years. Uluru is the official aboriginal name for Ayers Rock and it is a part of their ancestral land which they still protect today.
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Thank you to the pupils at Vasse Primary School, in Western Australia, for giving us an insight into their lives and homes. Let's see what they like most about them, from gooey home cooked lasagne to the sound of birds whooshing past the front door!
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We would like to say a big thank you to all of the pupils, staff and teachers, for making this possible, especially Tasmin Drummond who has made sure that all of the brilliant work below was submitted.
Capital: Canberra
Population: 24.99 million
Currency: Australian Dollar
 Ayla, 10 |  Belle, 10 |  Brody, 10 |
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 Campbell, 10 |  Connor, 10 |  Darby, 10 |
 Delilah, 10 |  Eden, 10 |  Ella, 10 |
 Izzy, 10 |  Jack, 10 |  Jasmine, 10 |
 John, 10 |  Kasia, 10 |  Koby, 11 |
 Madeline, 10 |  Max, 10 |  Miriam, 10 |
 Nash, 10 |  |  |
Home to me is my safe place, a place where I feel more like myself then I do anywhere else. Outside my house, in the frontyard and backyard, I feel very grateful to see all of the trees and birds.
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Feeling at home, to me, is settling in and being comfortable in my body, wherever I am.
JASMINE,10
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
My home is really comfy and it's always clean because we do chores a lot so there's never laundry hanging or really messy rooms, for too long anyway!
AYLA,10
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Thank you to the children, teachers and parents of Vasse Primary School, Western Australia.
For credits, please click on each individual image.
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
We sit in the
South Atlantic Ocean
We are 300 miles away from land, where wild waves crash against rugged cliffs.
In The Falkland Islands, nature is in charge.
There is an abundance of wildlife here, including Gentoo, Magellanic, Rockhopper, King and Macaroni Penguins
We're a British Overseas Territory
The nearest land mass is the continent of South America.
Off the South East Coast of South America, 300 miles into the Altantic Ocean, where the waves crash against rugged cliffs and penguins gather, are a group of hundreds of small islands known as The Falkland Islands. The islands have a population of around 3,398 and the capital is Stanley, a small town with about 2,460 inhabitants, located on the island of East Falkland. The main industries on the islands are fishing, sheep farming and tourism, with many people choosing to visit the Falklands to see the amazing variety of birds, such as the 5 different species of penguin living there, along with numerous Albatross colonies, the biggest flying bird in the world.
Life for the children and families living on these islands is quite unique and we have been lucky enough to work with the Infant and Junior School and Camp Education, in Stanley, who have given us an insight into where they call home. From wildlife expeditions, to marine artworks and fun facts about family life, the children would love you to read through their work below and be transported to these amazing and isolated islands.
We would also like to say a big thank you to the Deputy Principal of the Infant and Junior School and Camp Education, Dorinda Rowlands, who has made the below possible.
Capital: Stanley
Population: 2,840
Currency: Falkland Islands Pound
I feel safe in The Falkland Islands and I like the penguins, fishing and the snow. Home makes me feel happy because my family is there.
BEATRIZ DE LA CRUZ RAMOS, 6,
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
Thank you to the children, teachers and parents of the Infant and Junior School and Camp Education.
For credits, please click on each individual image.
