tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80707333888230502512024-03-26T10:38:07.893+08:00Resource Centre Online Blog| School of Isolated and Distance Education | K-12 Library Resource CentreSIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-36936145190148240852024-02-16T08:44:00.000+08:002024-02-16T08:44:14.861+08:00Saint Valentine's Day / Library Lover's Day - February 14<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! 😊💗 </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">February 14th is a day when we celebrate two events - St. Valentine's Day AND Library Lovers' Day! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2EiHVIt1FJN01tg-XJlh9f32NStgxgdvlHqzQlfKeVpOo1Prnd7CRlrjtVa28wDwElx1IAAvrD8pRr4E_tMfsgKBuPbvLtHPKpndK6lD6the9PXucgAygr9N6ey5B6e74DJl-iOAix5Kvud5unaz03lIpiaWMOmv4wPkF4n49uy9aaHXQ4lpE8RDZvJI/s1280/book%20and%20cup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="1280" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2EiHVIt1FJN01tg-XJlh9f32NStgxgdvlHqzQlfKeVpOo1Prnd7CRlrjtVa28wDwElx1IAAvrD8pRr4E_tMfsgKBuPbvLtHPKpndK6lD6the9PXucgAygr9N6ey5B6e74DJl-iOAix5Kvud5unaz03lIpiaWMOmv4wPkF4n49uy9aaHXQ4lpE8RDZvJI/w406-h313/book%20and%20cup.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>So, what are these special events all about?</b></div></b></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Both St. Valentine's and Library Lovers' Day celebrate, well, love! The former focuses on romance, affection, friendship and all that feel-good stuff. Library Lovers' Day celebrates libraries (and the role they play in educating, entertaining and providing community interaction) and the love of books. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day" target="_blank">St. Valentine's Day</a> (SVD) has a bit of a convoluted and confusing origin story, and there are a number of individuals who are credited as the original source of the legend. For the most part, the SVD we know today is mostly based on a Christian martyr named Valentine during the time of the Roman Empire, in the third century AD. For a closer look at the origins and history of St. Valentine's Day, check out the animated video below.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="316" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IaYsrU9Acgo" width="485" youtube-src-id="IaYsrU9Acgo"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/library-lovers-day-february/" target="_blank">Library Lovers' Day</a> (LLD) began in Australia in 2006 when the State Library of New South Wales introduced it as a way to celebrate libraries, librarians and library patrons, raise awareness of the wonderful services on offer, and increase the public profile of our favourite book-filled hubs 😊 Now celebrated internationally, LLD had a new theme every year (up until this year; libraries are now encouraged to come up with their own!) and encompasses a wide range of activities and events. Some would say the day aims to provide solace to those who are "dateless" on Valentine's Day, because what is better for the heart and soul than curling up with a good book?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC-GR9I4Jd-epWYldssmMo2msyMYwZRKtnqAfeN5hGVUcjHJ4UF0yVFr3YTDRqMKdlLOmhUFGD62azWWfQSG__W-VzhZmwwfOO96njeLemKID2fNMBM5dPptmBzRf62JQzlpK2GnKrOOHLB6JWKCHC6Bcqx9mXypiTotbNa9PvcXjvO3UO7Au8VxGNeU/s1280/Readingabook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC-GR9I4Jd-epWYldssmMo2msyMYwZRKtnqAfeN5hGVUcjHJ4UF0yVFr3YTDRqMKdlLOmhUFGD62azWWfQSG__W-VzhZmwwfOO96njeLemKID2fNMBM5dPptmBzRf62JQzlpK2GnKrOOHLB6JWKCHC6Bcqx9mXypiTotbNa9PvcXjvO3UO7Au8VxGNeU/w402-h402/Readingabook.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">To celebrate Library Lovers' Day, SIDE students can participate in the Find Your Mystery Match promotion. Last year's FYMM was a rousing success so we're doing it all again in 2024! Find your new literary love by unwrapping a mystery book - you might just discover a new favourite author, series or character. For more information, check out our display in the library (and front reception) or log in to the Resource Centre Online for details. We have print, audio and eBooks available.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Cool Ideas for Valentine's Day</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Want to impress your crush, show your platonic buddies you love them (and who needs a boyfriend/girlfriend anyway!?) or just spread some kindness and heart happiness? Here's a few suggestions for embracing the Valentine's vibe:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have an indoor picnic. No need to worry about pesky ants or buzzing mosquitoes, lay down a blanket in your loungeroom, supply some snacks (check out <a href="https://www.inthekidskitchen.com/valentines-day-treats-kids/" target="_blank">these Valentine yummies</a>) and enjoy some time with your loved one(s). </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Whip up a batch of <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/sweetheart-jam-drops/009091ae-10ba-42b3-b5cb-3715eb03c1e9" target="_blank">Sweetheart Jam Drop</a> cookies and gift them to a friend. Got a vegan buddy? Show them your care with <a href="https://likeavegan.com.au/2015/02/valentines-day-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">these vegan-friendly bickies</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdKVo9QoKoJ76TYdB4L0Pu_rt1lqo7s_Wh3RrYDTJj1a4sIKEcSgFiHQ4BKUh3zQFR-b98wYTuvocenrerJkddKTsvYiX0sHKnMYH7XQOPn7NXsl9ekaF_TaF6FNfNrVxOWBV6bie5yc1E_TXTwiZsYwY2VVKUShMhShIjzfHfOnwUdFcKua9I6Ypt2Y/s643/sweetheart-jam-drops-33045-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="643" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdKVo9QoKoJ76TYdB4L0Pu_rt1lqo7s_Wh3RrYDTJj1a4sIKEcSgFiHQ4BKUh3zQFR-b98wYTuvocenrerJkddKTsvYiX0sHKnMYH7XQOPn7NXsl9ekaF_TaF6FNfNrVxOWBV6bie5yc1E_TXTwiZsYwY2VVKUShMhShIjzfHfOnwUdFcKua9I6Ypt2Y/w386-h257/sweetheart-jam-drops-33045-1.jpeg" width="386" /></a></div><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What would Valentine's Day be without a Valentine's card? Make a special card for your equally special someone - <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/g1332/diy-valentines-day-cards/?slide=5" target="_blank">here's some ideas</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Search the heavens together. Do a little stargazing outside at night - what constellations and other celestial bodies can you see? Free stargazing apps (such as <a href="https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/skyview-free-explore-the-universe" target="_blank">SkyView</a>) will help you discover all the wonders of the night sky. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Book of love. Create a "What I love about you" book (can be as simple or embellished as you like) filled with all the wonderful details about your loved one. Does their nose wiggle when they laugh? Do they have the brightest blue eyes you've ever seen? Do they always cheer you up when you're sad? Write it all in the book. This is a lovely gift for a parent too. Or try making <a href="https://www.instructables.com/52-Things-I-Love-About-You-Card/" target="_blank">this printable set</a> from Instructables.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make your bestie a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_FzuLwCZnk" target="_blank">friendship bracelet</a>!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Giving a box of choccies to someone? How about decorating the box with some free printables? <a href="https://studiodiy.com/valentines-day-chocolate-box-makeover-free-printables/" target="_blank">Try these</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Giving flowers or bouquets of roses can be lovely but also very pricey. Why not be original and make your loved one a <a href="https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2015/01/diy-valentines-day-branch-tree.html/" target="_blank">Valentine's Branch Tree</a>, using supplies you probably already have at home.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdzpYiSB3Dl1ibtNNYi-Yevija7vezvm2Oq9oH0m3wD0KXN6g6y0CCgPzpTOzk23nQv2hb_cNKPbfP6N1s9Tgr7nOYTMM7IQfOMjGWzqkNBE2u0OIiK86KlpYXKbSmEAAUtwc2txtU6XsIs8vKF8PVQaVmltRYuieS62eDPVRNjB76mqXuZSJCWIQEt0/s682/branch%20tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="595" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdzpYiSB3Dl1ibtNNYi-Yevija7vezvm2Oq9oH0m3wD0KXN6g6y0CCgPzpTOzk23nQv2hb_cNKPbfP6N1s9Tgr7nOYTMM7IQfOMjGWzqkNBE2u0OIiK86KlpYXKbSmEAAUtwc2txtU6XsIs8vKF8PVQaVmltRYuieS62eDPVRNjB76mqXuZSJCWIQEt0/w328-h376/branch%20tree.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Branch Tree not your thing? How about a bunch of <a href="https://designimprovised.com/2020/02/sweet-and-simple-origami-heart-flower-bouquet.html" target="_blank">origami flowers</a>?</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make your own <a href="https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2013/02/how-to-make-glitter-valentines-heart-boxes.html/" target="_blank">tiny gift boxes</a> for small treats like individual chocolates, sweets or cookies.</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Share a delicious <a href="https://www.kitchentreaty.com/how-to-make-heart-shaped-pizzas/" target="_blank">heart-shaped pizza</a> with your special someone (or show your family how much you love them by serving up this cheesy treat for dinner).</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Write a heartfelt love poem. Either <a href="https://www.servicescape.com/blog/how-to-write-a-love-poem" target="_blank">have a go at it yourself</a> or cheat and use a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=602266585&rlz=1C1GCEA_enAU1079AU1079&sxsrf=ACQVn0_LSjr20Mres_Za8IAkbGi-IOQQbQ:1706509548235&q=Best+love+poem+generator&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjlkLa7-4GEAxVXs1YBHVtYA88Q1QJ6BAhBEAE&biw=1920&bih=919&dpr=1" target="_blank">poem generator</a> (which are awesome, if only because they often put together nonsensical lines which will make you giggle 😁). </span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Of course, you can always celebrate Valentine's and Library Lovers' Day by reading a good old love story! Here's a few suggestions from the SIDE library collection:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Dx_V3IXB1FaJnwhlJVauLOro5C-iPPLO2l4zBtwDWyd3HHbEHWA0ASSYI72f_4ui9qC4-xbhH3JkKv2AkAVPh5Xq3keDaRlzqRMR2nArsHsrPUwTHoN1YxMX2Twi8Gxp5JBmh_dIvlPyWxR2FfzLr5Dy3V5_DYXXVffatoENhFW-CqwZuULBk98Pgf4/s570/Frankly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="370" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Dx_V3IXB1FaJnwhlJVauLOro5C-iPPLO2l4zBtwDWyd3HHbEHWA0ASSYI72f_4ui9qC4-xbhH3JkKv2AkAVPh5Xq3keDaRlzqRMR2nArsHsrPUwTHoN1YxMX2Twi8Gxp5JBmh_dIvlPyWxR2FfzLr5Dy3V5_DYXXVffatoENhFW-CqwZuULBk98Pgf4/w98-h151/Frankly.jpg" width="98" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUO8AZC0d3xpgwTzxrsN7ciQ20h69a6JWrlLWQcVKyyLSHPhJwA3Y0QqFSpZZ9QiUnNJqcVgX2cluuABYtmVcwcETBrSR59cWYcHMpti08KGMcJSPW7ydlqsXm5lX2YVOuLCeSSk9b72xSrBdYncvICA0RocpKzOD9uCETmWTSqvitNx7wPG-FM_QrLlw/s570/ElandPark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: medium;">To borrow any of the above, or to find out more great titles in print, audio or eBook, search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22love%20stories%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&isFromTagBox=true&isFederated=false&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=love%20stories&operator=bestMatch&available=false&includeNonPhysical=true&reviewedOnly=false&isAcceleratedReader=false&dataFile=false&sort=%7B%22field%22%3A%22relevanceRanking%22%2C%22direction%22%3A%22desc%22%2C%22label%22%3A%22Relevance%22%2C%22active%22%3Atrue%2C%22asc%22%3Afalse%7D&pageSize=100&origin=&isLexile=false" target="_blank">library catalogue</a>. You can also contact the library direct at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au" target="_blank">library@side.wa.edu.au </a> - we are always here to help! 🤗</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Happy Valentine's and Library Lovers' Day to you all - share the love! 💕</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-36360289315225136612024-02-11T14:55:00.004+08:002024-02-11T14:55:00.134+08:00Random Acts of Kindness Week 11th - 17th February 2024<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everybody! 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It's time to get your feel-good vibes ready as we're celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week! <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWae1axORFrbXlp1cO4xD7Cp9bwLd2VBobeygtAaDCOA1mb-C2rG3t1PDrEVDtFAEjwfFZ1MssKRJBmXvTIVzoYvDZ9wLAcJT-ybIpxP0u2hLg3plUdWYOzWrX21ui_9WUrcRU4x5YPM20VwlqVGi7RwgoLpvsAf6iQz9WEtKLA7oHGOfPEfGQp-dADG0/s490/makekindnessthenorm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="490" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWae1axORFrbXlp1cO4xD7Cp9bwLd2VBobeygtAaDCOA1mb-C2rG3t1PDrEVDtFAEjwfFZ1MssKRJBmXvTIVzoYvDZ9wLAcJT-ybIpxP0u2hLg3plUdWYOzWrX21ui_9WUrcRU4x5YPM20VwlqVGi7RwgoLpvsAf6iQz9WEtKLA7oHGOfPEfGQp-dADG0/w409-h203/makekindnessthenorm.jpg" width="409" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>What's it all about?<br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">As the name suggests, Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us all to be kind to one another and also reflect on any kindness we have experienced ourselves. Random acts of kindness means doing something nice for someone <i>just because</i>. Wouldn't the world be a much nicer place if we all did things for one another without expecting anything in return? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The concept of random acts of kindness began in 1982, when writer and activist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Herbert_(writer)" target="_blank">Anne Herbert</a> published "Practice Random Acts of Kindness and Acts of Senseless Beauty". From then on, people slowly came to embrace the idea and make it a part of their lives. The first Random Acts of Kindness Day took place in 1995, across the United States, and the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation was born. You can read more about it by <a href="https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/" target="_blank">visiting their website</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Making kindness a daily practice does not have to mean making big changes or grand gestures. It can be as simple as a smile, giving someone a heartfelt compliment or acknowledging their work. It also means being kind to yourself and making sure you treat yourself with respect and forgiveness, and allow joy, fun and beauty into your life/heart.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="384" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3CV31f3iqQ" width="479" youtube-src-id="Q3CV31f3iqQ"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />What are some simple ways I can practice random acts of kindness (for myself and others)?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Write a little note saying how much your appreciate your Mum and pop it in her handbag or on her dressing table.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Send a greeting card (handmade is even better). In this age of digital communication, it can be lovely to receive a physical card or note.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Buy your favourite treat and share it with your bestie.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Open the door for someone (with a smile).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Chat with check-out staff at your local supermarket next time you're buying groceries - ask them how their day's been.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Help a friend with their homework.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Offer to make dinner one night to give your parent/guardian a break.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Help your younger siblings get ready in the morning (without arguing or yelling at them!)</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Take your neighbour's dog for a walk.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Take yourself for a walk - get some fresh air and just enjoy nature.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Go for a walk'n'talk with a friend and really let them talk. Just listen and be there for them.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make friends with elderly people in your street (check with your parent/guardian first). Many older people are lonely and isolated and would love to a visit from someone.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Tell someone they make your life brighter.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Send your teacher a thank you email, telling them how much you appreciate their help.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Donate books, clothes and unused toys to people in need.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Actively listen when people speak to you.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Say please and thank you!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Apologise if you are grumpy with someone.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you're a driver, let people in to merge, give courtesy waves and drive safely at all times.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lend someone your favourite book.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Offer to weed someone's garden.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Compliment a stranger on their outfit.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Donate used blankets and towels to animal shelters.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Look in the mirror and say three positive things about yourself.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Say "Are you ok?" if someone seems down.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't write negative comments when posting online. Try to only leave kind comments and positive messages. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Visit the nearest "little library" and donate a book.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Donate blood (you need to be 18+ for this one).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make some cute/pretty/uplifting bookmarks and leave in books at your local library.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Share a favourite memory with a loved one.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Next time you're at the beach, do a rubbish pickup - leave the area cleaner than when you arrived.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Buy second hand and shop in a more eco-conscious way.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stop using plastic bags.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Befriend someone who is new to your school - first days can be very lonely and scary!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Recycle.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Send a test message to a friend or family member telling them you're just thinking of them.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Leave a care package for a sick friend.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make your sibling's bed!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Paint some rocks with kind / uplifting messages or words and leave around your neighbourhood for people to find.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Develop your own empathy; read books about emotional intelligence and learn about people who have helped others.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hug someone (with their permission of course!).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Volunteer to help out at a party.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Put your phone away when engaging with others. They should be your focus, NOT social media and texts!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sit with someone while they cry.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Support local businesses.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Tell someone how much they mean to you.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Give up your seat on public transport.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Think the best of people. Don't jump to harsh judgements.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Fundraise for a worthy cause.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Support the quieter people in your group. Allow space for them to be heard and listened to.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Be on time. If you've set a time to meet up with a friend, be punctual. It shows you care about them and says "You are important to me".</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Practice gratitude daily.</span></li></ul></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Did you know there are actually <a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness#:~:text=The%20research%20shows%20that%20kindness,help%20boost%20our%20self%2Desteem." target="_blank">health benefits</a> (both mental and physical) to practicing kindness in your daily life? Check out the video below for more information.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="362" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O9UByLyOjBM" width="483" youtube-src-id="O9UByLyOjBM"></iframe></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For articles, info and lots of printable resources, like colouring pages, calendars, challenges, handouts and posters, visit <a href="http://randomactsofkindness.org">randomactsofkindness.org</a> For teachers and parents, there is plenty for you too!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6t8MmzkZEsy_vmWlKsdXQfYvGOphhfz2m4V1URtlzmNU0VqGym2G-GrdgEzBbb32ErPsawbioVHSqI41WlKpv4CY7V_WZvD1PPFgyZL6tJbWCLeLE4HQDjiAaElfhop5QrY9-aALBZtICmDmQtx5pvTAWlpqkTIwpRc5MV_VUQktibQIfZs4V5MVdJY/s1158/triplekindness%20poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Be kind to each other and yourselves today (and always!) 🤗🤗🤗</span></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-46528406644707357512023-12-15T09:00:00.001+08:002023-12-15T09:00:00.148+08:00Keeping the Heat (and Boredom) at Bay this Holiday Season<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! <br />Can you believe we're halfway through December already? Where did the year go? 🤷🤷🤷</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">At this time of year, our thoughts turn to many things; summer, Christmas (if it's something you celebrate), catching up with relatives and friends, eating and last, but not least, school holidays! Hooray!!!!<br /><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4gRDRkHL7vZzqHQBVPLyFUL5ijGhOydkhxs0AGvuabHETrJsvyf0RhfLQhneL4Jd3EHtDpq11DFBKD_rIN73ioyXqITj-b5YHGWb685QA0vB1NqQJxY8Y-VhQZ1PC2q9281MOCwtaiXy5aBwfXLqtLEJ8zR87QHiHC0hFfu9SI1Ji3oeIgw3nFnFRuQ/s593/holiday%20meme.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="593" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4gRDRkHL7vZzqHQBVPLyFUL5ijGhOydkhxs0AGvuabHETrJsvyf0RhfLQhneL4Jd3EHtDpq11DFBKD_rIN73ioyXqITj-b5YHGWb685QA0vB1NqQJxY8Y-VhQZ1PC2q9281MOCwtaiXy5aBwfXLqtLEJ8zR87QHiHC0hFfu9SI1Ji3oeIgw3nFnFRuQ/w439-h311/holiday%20meme.jpg" width="439" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This time of year, in Australia, is all about keeping cool and keeping yourself entertained until it's time to start school again (boo.....). This is easy if you have your own swimming pool or live near the beach, but not everyone is so lucky. Never fear, the SIDE Library team have come up with a few suggestions for beating the heat and keeping boredom to a minimum. And for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere, don't worry, we've got you covered too!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Chill Out</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There's nothing nicer than a frosty frozen yoghurt on a hot day. Woolworths has <a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/articles/make-you-own-frozen-yoghurt" target="_blank">some ideas</a> for making your own fruity, frozen treats. If you want to go super simple, just freeze small individual tubs of your favourite yoghurt, leave to thaw for 30 minutes and you're good to go!<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can also try your hand at making your own ice cream. Having a ice cream maker on hand makes the process really easy, but you can <a href="https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/ice-cream-without-a-machine/" target="_blank">make it without</a> too. And for a very simple, no-fuss recipe, try <a href="https://wondermomwannabe.com/sweetened-condensed-milk-ice-cream-recipes/#recipe" target="_blank">this version</a> using condensed milk.</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnoE_QvioH-RzT4I8jkJR9OwuQApgU40fzVEtUll2z3lMnsDkbnCVabLyuqbtUxVxJYN_-osx1ez_URC98wDi3JdNbg1o5bCLBi5MX4Lx_PA34Uf7bxHrcvOxeSOBQ-3f4QA6rVjKcBARLEU_BmVQfA-83uz96qaTykAvHYExiyFeUB8g8IyRLTru1sU/s757/ice%20cream.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="573" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnoE_QvioH-RzT4I8jkJR9OwuQApgU40fzVEtUll2z3lMnsDkbnCVabLyuqbtUxVxJYN_-osx1ez_URC98wDi3JdNbg1o5bCLBi5MX4Lx_PA34Uf7bxHrcvOxeSOBQ-3f4QA6rVjKcBARLEU_BmVQfA-83uz96qaTykAvHYExiyFeUB8g8IyRLTru1sU/w276-h365/ice%20cream.jpg" width="276" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Turn up the heat (with spicy food). No, we're not crazy - there is some <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spicy-food_n_1628200" target="_blank">evidence</a> to suggest eating spicy foods helps to keep you cool. It may seem logical to consume lots of icy foods and drinks when you're hot but it can actually be counterproductive. When you rapidly cool down on the inside, your body overcompensates by heating up so you actually start to feel hot again. Stupid body - stop being dumb! On the other hand, eating spicy foods causes you to sweat; as sweat evaporates on your skin, you cool down. So, next time the temperature is on the up and up, try a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vegan-thai-green-curry" target="_blank">tasty curry</a> or a <a href="https://downshiftology.com/recipes/best-chili-recipe/" target="_blank">bowl of chili</a>. <br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make your very own <a href="https://snottydog.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/make-your-own-funky-reusable-cooling-necklace/" target="_blank">cooling necklace</a>, using water-saving crystals.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">No swimming pool? No problem! Run yourself a nice cold bath instead. Put on your bathers and invite a friend or sibling. Hey, we're all about conserving water here!<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make a batch of mint tea (you can add a green tea bag as well), chill it, chuck it in a spray bottle and create a refreshing spritz to use throughout the day. Keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Green tea is said to be <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/green-tea-for-acne#how-to-use" target="_blank">good for acne</a> too!<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Not everyone is lucky enough to have icy cold air conditioning. If you just have a regular floor or desk fan, there is away to increase its cooling capacity. Try placing a bowl of ice cubes in front of the fan - as the ice melts and evaporates, the air will cool you off. Adding salt makes the ice cubes melt more slowly. It can also be very helpful to keep a spray bottle of water near you to spritz your face - as the fan blows onto your skin, the water evaporates and has a cooling effect. Of course, be careful with water around electrical equipment. Safety first!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2HmLGW3SKUjyHh1j9lyQwWFP0wuh9H5IPTd4ZxLPMZqO4KvRt-2IBZVfZ49MwP2z75ctY-o6PRwq1Gsvg-CXuzPork567qz1CAkcpGEyQCbW6KdTHCJzACkJhT5Cfiq-ThrVvv3VmKel1u0MFgy_ndcl-NpBJF95CJ1z-3K5QRkLGqiDPCXlx9Lg1KY/s816/dog%20fan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="816" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie2HmLGW3SKUjyHh1j9lyQwWFP0wuh9H5IPTd4ZxLPMZqO4KvRt-2IBZVfZ49MwP2z75ctY-o6PRwq1Gsvg-CXuzPork567qz1CAkcpGEyQCbW6KdTHCJzACkJhT5Cfiq-ThrVvv3VmKel1u0MFgy_ndcl-NpBJF95CJ1z-3K5QRkLGqiDPCXlx9Lg1KY/s320/dog%20fan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Icy rice - fill a cotton sock (a clean one please - ewww!) with plain, uncooked rice and tie off the end. Place in the freezer for a few hours and then pop it between your sheets in bed. It will stay cold long enough for you to drift off to sleep.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you have trouble getting to sleep on hot nights, try running your wrists under cold water for a few seconds, or wearing a damp tea towel loosely around your neck. Cooling these pulse points can help lower the temperature of your body.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Did you know your ceiling fan has a switch to turn it from winter to summer? Yep! There's a little switch on (most) fans that enables you to <a href="https://greenlivingideas.com/2015/06/26/how-and-why-to-change-the-direction-of-your-ceiling-fans-in-summer-and-winter/" target="_blank">change the way the air is moved around</a>. Ask your parents / guardians if they can adjust these to help cool the house down.<br /><br /></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Warming Up</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Ok, so not everyone is dealing with the summer heat in December. Some of you will be faced with the opposite problem - how to stay warm! Here's a few tips and tricks for those of you dealing with winter chills:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Slurp that soup! A hearty bowl of broth or cup of soothing soup will help you warm up from the inside out. It raises your blood temperature and helps you to feel much cosier. Soup is generally pretty healthy too - made with lots of vegies and nutrient-dense ingredients (and, let's face it, goes really well with a yummy, cheesy toasted sandwich!), cost effective AND easy to make portable for lunches on the go. Why not whip up a batch of one of these <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/kids-soup-recipes" target="_blank">winter warmers</a> today?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAH6GIk6jgXds0f6PRIcbS4j3wFMFWoGPNjx0S1dd_ZHRlOufEQRdHu5XZzIzwEgV_zji_K9VJ9puOCbnkgEvkFY3iB25Umz2exK5I4tJyOJacaqDNWuDDPHrxtWRs4lwhk6KIcKVL_9jUK0s_lC_j4X2YueNIwH5sbWPrrPH-RyIvklwsJ1OMcm-MGM/s1280/pumpkin-soup-3645375_1280%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="1280" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAH6GIk6jgXds0f6PRIcbS4j3wFMFWoGPNjx0S1dd_ZHRlOufEQRdHu5XZzIzwEgV_zji_K9VJ9puOCbnkgEvkFY3iB25Umz2exK5I4tJyOJacaqDNWuDDPHrxtWRs4lwhk6KIcKVL_9jUK0s_lC_j4X2YueNIwH5sbWPrrPH-RyIvklwsJ1OMcm-MGM/w392-h279/pumpkin-soup-3645375_1280%20(1).jpg" width="392" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If soup isn't your thing, go for a warming brew instead. Hot spiced lemonade, white hot chocolate, hot apple cider - try <a href="https://elisamama.com/blogs/news/cozy-hot-drink-recipes-for-kids-to-enjoy-too" target="_blank">one of these recipes</a> to really heat things up! For Harry Potter fans, try this non-alcoholic, dairy free version of <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/213135/butterbeer/" target="_blank">Butterbeer</a>.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Do the dishes! We hate to say it, but dunking your hands in nice, warm water can really help to increase your body temperature, so get to scrubbing those pots and pans! You'll get brownie points from Mum as well 😊<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Just as running cold water over your pulse points can keep you cool, making sure those pulse points are covered up will assist with warming you up. Wear long sleeves and socks to keep wrists and ankles (and, therefore, your body) warm and wrap a cosy scarf around your neck. Why not knit your own - that will keep you busy AND warm! If you've never tried knitting before, check out the tutorial below.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="319" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p_R1UDsNOMk" width="384" youtube-src-id="p_R1UDsNOMk"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Keeping your noggin covered in winter is also important. We lose a lot of heat from our heads! Wearing a beanie or hat can really help you maintain a higher body temperature. Got an old sweater you don't wear any more? Why not turn it into a funky beanie? Try <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V43onBL1Hxg" target="_blank">this no-sew tutorial</a> (but check with your parent/guardian before chopping up any clothes!).</span></div></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>I'm not Hot or Cold.....just Bored!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Ok, ok, we hear you! Maybe you're perfectly comfortable, temp-wise, but you still want something to do to keep you occupied. Here's a few suggestions you might like to try:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://pinkscharming.com/house-to-home/how-to-create-colour-coded-bookshelf/" target="_blank">Colour-code your book shelf</a>. If you're a reader and have lots of lovely books on your shelf, why not organise them by colour instead of alphabetically? As librarians, that makes us a little bit nervous but we will allow it for the school holidays. <br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have a go at some <a href="https://coloritbynumbers.com/online" target="_blank">paint-by-number designs online</a> - you don't need any equipment and there's no clean-up afterwards! <br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Try some brain training exercises to maximise your brain's real potential. Lots of examples <a href="https://www.mentalup.co/blog/right-brain-left-brain-development-methods" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://supersimple.com/article/bug-hotel/" target="_blank">Make a bug hotel</a>! Native bees and other insects sometimes need a little help finding a suitable place to hide, sleep and lay their eggs. You can assist by building an eco-friendly bug house. <br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Want to give a small gift this Christmas but don't have a nice box to put it in? Why not <a href="https://thevanderveenhouse.com/handmade-paper-gift-boxes-2/" target="_blank">make your own</a> from paper?<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Build a <a href="https://frugalfun4boys.com/lego-marble-run/" target="_blank">Lego marble run</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="389" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iuen7zC-kDE" width="468" youtube-src-id="iuen7zC-kDE"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Feeling peckish? Have a go at <a href="https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/bread-recipes/easy-flatbreads/" target="_blank">making your own tasty flatbreads</a> - super simple and yummy!<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Love writing stories? Here's <a href="https://www.3plearning.com/blog/writing-prompts-for-kids/" target="_blank">100 writing prompts</a> to get you started (if you're having some writer's block).<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Want to pamper your skin? Give these easy, <a href="https://www.frugalandthriving.com.au/homemade-face-masks/" target="_blank">DIY face masks</a> (using ingredients you probably have at home) a try.<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Got a few colouring-in books you've finished and now you don't know what to do with all the pages you've so beautifully completed? Have a look at <a href="https://hellolittlehome.com/3-easy-ways-to-use-coloring-pages/" target="_blank">these ideas</a> for upcycling your work. And if you need a few extra pages, Crayola has some awesome <a href="https://www.crayola.com/featured/free-coloring-pages/" target="_blank">free printables</a>.<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Who doesn't love shortbread? It's delicious and makes a sweet Christmas gift. <a href="https://bakeplaysmile.com/the-famous-3-ingredient-shortbread-recipe/" target="_blank">This recipe</a> is super simple and requires only three ingredients. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Challenge family members and friends to a <a href="https://medicine.okstate.edu/outreach/documents/activities/paper-airplane-target.pdf" target="_blank">paper plane target game</a>. Improve your chances by upgrading your plane designs. Try <a href="https://www.paperairplaneshq.com/" target="_blank">one of these</a> fabulous foldables.<br /></span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEcusM4QucLZ_b7WY7UnLOwJLhhEOI5SdPKUQUA5g4I1j8OCLdpnT_kcDcMQLM1_1iUvWKCrrtNMrkP5c85sgUSqnt_yY9Li8gh1YB6uAKcDn9j9p8GtABi0YVShQXFeDj8-swmdPZq0MAREnb0vpjELTyqM1QiXQQcL-X-hYJwmUJVOdFrZQi-tBqOk/s1000/paper%20plane.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="1000" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEcusM4QucLZ_b7WY7UnLOwJLhhEOI5SdPKUQUA5g4I1j8OCLdpnT_kcDcMQLM1_1iUvWKCrrtNMrkP5c85sgUSqnt_yY9Li8gh1YB6uAKcDn9j9p8GtABi0YVShQXFeDj8-swmdPZq0MAREnb0vpjELTyqM1QiXQQcL-X-hYJwmUJVOdFrZQi-tBqOk/s320/paper%20plane.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Fancy being a songwriter? The late, great <a href="https://www.davidbowie.com/" target="_blank">David Bowie</a> sometimes used the technique of cutting up words from magazines or other texts and putting them back together to form a song. You'd be surprised at what you can create from random pairings. Give it a go! 😊<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="365" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6nlW4EbxTD8" width="487" youtube-src-id="6nlW4EbxTD8"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Got lots of wrapping paper left over from the frenzy of the festive season? Did you know most gift-wrapping paper is unsuitable for recycling, due to it having additives such as plastics, certain dyes and metal (especially if it has glitter or other shiny elements)? So what do you do with it when all the fun of unwrapping has ended? Upcycle it of course! Rather than just chucking it in the bin, look for ways to re-use that paper. <a href="https://www.coloryourhealth.com/home/25-fun-diy-projects-to-upcycle-used-wrapping-paper" target="_blank">Here's a few suggestions</a>. You could even get started on <a href="https://www.refabdiaries.com/2020/12/tutorial-how-to-make-holiday-cards-with.html" target="_blank">next year's Christmas cards </a>by using up all those annoying little scraps....<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't have the funds to visit a real game arcade? Create your own <a href="https://www.kiwico.com/diy/lists/5-amazing-diy-arcade-games" target="_blank">DIY versions </a>of games at home! Easy to do and you can make them from items you already have around the house.<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Missing your friends? Make them some <a href="https://www.simplifycreateinspire.com/simple-diy-friendship-bracelets/" target="_blank">snazzy friendship bracelets</a> for when you next get together!<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have you ever tried making salt dough ornaments? <a href="https://wholefully.com/make-salt-dough-ornaments/#mv-creation-193-jtr" target="_blank">This easy recipe</a> (and tips for troubleshooting) ensures you will have the best-decorated tree in town! Of course, you can also use the dough to make all kinds of things like a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/2603712265081719/" target="_blank">plaque of your pet's pawprint</a>, <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/diy/salt-dough-magnets/" target="_blank">fridge magnets</a> or some <a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/jojosk72/salt-dough-animals/" target="_blank">sculpted critters</a>! You can also make beautifully scented ornaments, by adding some spice - see the recipe <a href="https://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/cinnamon-salt-ornaments/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11126/dough-ornament-recipe/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="693" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8G6ROy1DZ4RPGWQgZIvlcV3gqTC3ezabATd_xAW6NvTZ0HunWcRbQsswwP7-cFkbMSU5TZczGGcJ2wEK3ybfVzXgZwjoEdeeBbGEN0S7fcUjATGzuP2vIDFIjRRNU-p2AY7N2JZ3RhcU22K9xTaolT35NLQb3-kwobWZvlqi1LFqejFb9mJ4jUiexO3k/w320-h318/Saltdough.jpg" title="Source: allrecipes.com" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't forget you can always check out the Library Resource Centre's <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/home" target="_blank">LearnPath pages</a> if you're looking for something to do. Here you will find lots of cool stuff, videos, fascinating facts and interesting info on everything from <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/InternationalMusicDay" target="_blank">how to sing better</a> and the <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/InternationalDanceDay2022" target="_blank">evolution of dance</a>, to <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience2023" target="_blank">easy science experiments</a> you can do at home!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When all else fails, READ! The SIDE library is also open for borrowing for continuing SIDE students during the school holidays, so just send us an email at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au">library@side.wa.edu.au</a> if you'd like to request anything from <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/news" target="_blank">our collection</a> 😊<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-66751499143194465242023-12-13T14:08:00.001+08:002023-12-13T14:08:00.138+08:00Three Cheers for Liz! <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hello everyone! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This month, we say a fond (but very sad) farewell to our lovely teacher-librarian Liz, who will be retiring at the end of this school year </span><span style="font-family: arial;">😢</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-RcJgccs7IzOZ-6fokZ6-LrunB0kOHdyGxw_DAybtVUcNiVaxRJWjpby5NzUkJaoS_VQGPni2J3DhdYFgj2uSynOkhS6VJw6d3MmO7YU5rkQiu0DLTXMmyuggq95bYXwnCarTi4X2JvW2lNmNfY8cwuR5jJWB8j-dA3pwRRHAjVLyLVFXlGIK3Yss9M/s320/Liz9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-RcJgccs7IzOZ-6fokZ6-LrunB0kOHdyGxw_DAybtVUcNiVaxRJWjpby5NzUkJaoS_VQGPni2J3DhdYFgj2uSynOkhS6VJw6d3MmO7YU5rkQiu0DLTXMmyuggq95bYXwnCarTi4X2JvW2lNmNfY8cwuR5jJWB8j-dA3pwRRHAjVLyLVFXlGIK3Yss9M/w240-h320/Liz9.jpg" title="Liz as "Baa Baa Black Sheep"" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Liz has been an educator for more than 48 years! Think of all the students she has taught in that time (it's an awful lot of lunchtime duty too!). We thought we would turn the tables on Liz and give HER some homework, with a list of questions for her to answer, all about her career, plans for the future and advice for students and teachers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Q & A with Liz</span></b></div></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When did you officially start as a teacher?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>1st January 1975.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbcCD6GS2j25OJjfYmMIKLJyUsZaOf4GOXkt9ap77n9qqEWJ3rd9DiDGka4w_Uu32lCSMviLrIMwtUM3ZgvT5qhmA2k1BxSG20n7roBzfTCyIEzIgyFU6kJ-bsLjglR9wHO4Ej8eY5aq7OrG7NigRguBbxxZ0IC-7gc9_tDVj2e9eDfHL-2CoxxinTZs/s320/Liz%20display.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbcCD6GS2j25OJjfYmMIKLJyUsZaOf4GOXkt9ap77n9qqEWJ3rd9DiDGka4w_Uu32lCSMviLrIMwtUM3ZgvT5qhmA2k1BxSG20n7roBzfTCyIEzIgyFU6kJ-bsLjglR9wHO4Ej8eY5aq7OrG7NigRguBbxxZ0IC-7gc9_tDVj2e9eDfHL-2CoxxinTZs/s1600/Liz%20display.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What made you want to become a teacher?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Some outstanding primary school teacher role-models. Year 3 - Miss House and Year 6 - Mr Saar.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When did you begin at SIDE and what capacity?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I started as a relief teacher in the SIDE Primary School in 2000.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What's the best thing about teaching?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>In terms of students - motivating them to master a concept or try something new and challenge themselves, plus the body language when they "get it".</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2DG1ilu5zni3AXL9I31VKow93K9Hw15qlSoGY_pCj32yDivfBe7B0L_bY-kicjjb07GnwlyFiM3huZbKFoljv1pWEcmJT7N-0J-bCtmv9yultF9ssBkDKr6CoGcp8TgrG0Y_6QWHW3Z4XYz9FgSGcbq4OxbRm9ut2X1QonzmsnDIYKV31WP7UGnMLb4/s237/Liz%20Allen%20(2)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="237" data-original-width="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2DG1ilu5zni3AXL9I31VKow93K9Hw15qlSoGY_pCj32yDivfBe7B0L_bY-kicjjb07GnwlyFiM3huZbKFoljv1pWEcmJT7N-0J-bCtmv9yultF9ssBkDKr6CoGcp8TgrG0Y_6QWHW3Z4XYz9FgSGcbq4OxbRm9ut2X1QonzmsnDIYKV31WP7UGnMLb4/s16000/Liz%20Allen%20(2)%20(1).jpg" title="Liz as Macca the Alpaca in "Alpacas with Maracas"" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">And the hardest thing?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The need to perform to your maximum ability and energy every day but it also provides for rewards. The three-term year up until 1987 with the 13-14 week in Term 2 was hard!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What are you most proud of in your career?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The way I have been able to adapt to a variety of roles in education; teaching primary, secondary and tertiary students, working in both public and private schools and being a library advisor in metropolitan and country districts.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5vanp27vLnz8ixZxwjsDK8mTeYILX5mCrNuOopSuyPeEg66SAt4IuE9yy1eHmK4q2T1J5GQjmHlC-u8SHOvvOyhUn5-L0LFhAB9TQMZ067CssuW-xcnGw1aOZjkU6WILxz9hh1F62UAhod7YGkikexXos-fur0ESlKYVjYsVAH0kMjlNEZzdKTCjYfA/s640/Liz6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5vanp27vLnz8ixZxwjsDK8mTeYILX5mCrNuOopSuyPeEg66SAt4IuE9yy1eHmK4q2T1J5GQjmHlC-u8SHOvvOyhUn5-L0LFhAB9TQMZ067CssuW-xcnGw1aOZjkU6WILxz9hh1F62UAhod7YGkikexXos-fur0ESlKYVjYsVAH0kMjlNEZzdKTCjYfA/w320-h213/Liz6.JPG" title="Liz with author Michael Speechley" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you hadn't become a teacher, what other career might you have chosen?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>In year 11/12 I ended up on the same trolley bus as girls who'd left school after year 10. They were secretaries and had lovely clothes, shoes and makeup while I was still in my school uniform. So I had fleeting ideas [about working in an office] but I don't think it would have been for me.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What would students be surprised to learn about you?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>That I ride my bike or swim most days after work.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What's your favourite time / event of the school year?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Children's Book Week!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihikyTOzWDipyaHkm-gS5-dB1aLwRcKvmx4c-7Q3g6pzdqGR-gF_J-zRBbwlmt8wvMswBlPIWBMMbEbBuACtgQTH5K0ypO2heF4f2MPEh-yI9P2D45-bHG0ZIbkG4GIltnGc4CRkCYUyBBX4ckgAQ6uL-cJkCoyLoe2nn6RhZp10BIaGxWhVLeSnSho10/s536/Liz7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihikyTOzWDipyaHkm-gS5-dB1aLwRcKvmx4c-7Q3g6pzdqGR-gF_J-zRBbwlmt8wvMswBlPIWBMMbEbBuACtgQTH5K0ypO2heF4f2MPEh-yI9P2D45-bHG0ZIbkG4GIltnGc4CRkCYUyBBX4ckgAQ6uL-cJkCoyLoe2nn6RhZp10BIaGxWhVLeSnSho10/w240-h320/Liz7.jpg" title="Liz as Celeste the Giraffe with Primary staff member Denise" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">How do you like to spend your summer break, away from school and students?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Lots of family time on Cottesloe Beach, swimming, relaxing and reading under the historic Norfolk Pines.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What are your "trapped on a desert island" books and movies?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Books: <a href="https://www.jeffreyarcher.com/kane-abel-trilogy/" target="_blank">Jeffrey Archer's trilogy</a> - Kane and Abel, The Prodigal Daughter, Shall we Tell the President?.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Movies: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1412386/" target="_blank">The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103129/" target="_blank">Truly Madly Deeply</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092890/" target="_blank">Dirty Dancing</a>.</i></div></i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What are your plans for retirement?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Some travel, time with family, continuing in my voluntary committee position with the Children's Book Council of Australia and WA branch, and reading adult literature!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29aoQOzXrNe2Sf-e7QHfBZ50seqmMaIJcuVqJ75OXDBw0Nx_TdNTh_tU2a1atkaN7paNXHFvY1pn4a9tp882wovRn4Ji-9jLtPfxwdOXkXhetrvqZoHyuxHreniI3UWqDQquUsA8VWtN6Lk8jt7CBs8cr4CJq6XIwylnkHYysBnfcgy_81qffpDPS-Ko/s320/Liz4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29aoQOzXrNe2Sf-e7QHfBZ50seqmMaIJcuVqJ75OXDBw0Nx_TdNTh_tU2a1atkaN7paNXHFvY1pn4a9tp882wovRn4Ji-9jLtPfxwdOXkXhetrvqZoHyuxHreniI3UWqDQquUsA8VWtN6Lk8jt7CBs8cr4CJq6XIwylnkHYysBnfcgy_81qffpDPS-Ko/w320-h320/Liz4.jpg" title="Liz with author Morris Gleitzman" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What's your favourite Children's Book Week costume?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>So many!!! But at one of my years at <a href="https://www.bambaraps.wa.edu.au/" target="_blank">Bambara</a>, [our] group of teachers went as characters from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faraway_Tree" target="_blank">Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree</a>. I led the parade as Dame Washalot!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you could pass on some wisdom to your students, what advice would you share?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Do your best; we all have our own talents.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Make friends/ connections that will stay with you.</i></div></i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0flZqOtagrw46Mjzff6NP8qIb_wiLCWafkB5nrT8hKOe3ZzYcKBSHBU1EcoMVI8QkKYZUjtO0H6hcIagLF1yxapfvj4O_ehHnfLQolQJ_RnG0OnKfp6L0lzJaGF43GlwKvQU_JpDGiNcJI38GS4QiQ59Wcq6sTA2gzlMuV-TqRavd0pCJevODaVgMA8/s320/Liz3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="213" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0flZqOtagrw46Mjzff6NP8qIb_wiLCWafkB5nrT8hKOe3ZzYcKBSHBU1EcoMVI8QkKYZUjtO0H6hcIagLF1yxapfvj4O_ehHnfLQolQJ_RnG0OnKfp6L0lzJaGF43GlwKvQU_JpDGiNcJI38GS4QiQ59Wcq6sTA2gzlMuV-TqRavd0pCJevODaVgMA8/w213-h320/Liz3.JPG" title="Liz with author Tamara Moss and TL Amy" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What about advice for new teachers?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Focus on your students and their differences.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Connect with other staff members.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Be kind 😊</i></div></i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What makes SIDE a great school?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- SIDE provides an opportunity for distance, elite, referral and marginalised students to learn.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- In my role in the Library Resource Centre, no day is ever the same. You don't know who will walk in, phone or email and what service you can provide.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Lots of great practitioners! I have worked with so many since 2000.</i></div></i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidNH-Mvcuy4eAI2JgAUUXqlyBpzfw4zoJbP3J1EQNgRIpA9ujm6XijQANDeDyWbzlahsrbiNCJEVpYbOIyQvnG7kt8CuvQClXc0JAHYXhl7-X4LBkttEBxRoa1R6mAbbU_2NZDgQShf30dAgfaqO_07sY6wvZGwRr_usMLBaaJ1WwRxMS31oxdCKyWys/s400/Liz%20and%20Amy%20dress%20up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidNH-Mvcuy4eAI2JgAUUXqlyBpzfw4zoJbP3J1EQNgRIpA9ujm6XijQANDeDyWbzlahsrbiNCJEVpYbOIyQvnG7kt8CuvQClXc0JAHYXhl7-X4LBkttEBxRoa1R6mAbbU_2NZDgQShf30dAgfaqO_07sY6wvZGwRr_usMLBaaJ1WwRxMS31oxdCKyWys/w320-h240/Liz%20and%20Amy%20dress%20up.jpg" title="Liz and TL Amy" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What was your least favourite subject (as a student) when you were in school?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I'd have to say maths....</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">How does teaching now and teaching 40 years ago compare?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Both are very different in a myriad of ways.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Community respect for teachers has waned.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- A huge increase in admin tasks.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Parents have much more of a say.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Technology/social media has had a huge impact on learning - both in a positive and negative way.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Staff rooms full of smoking teachers have gone!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Did you have a favourite teacher when you were a child? How did they inspire you?</b><br /><i>Yes, my year 3 teacher, Miss House, who taught me to love learning. She was what you would call "strict" in those days, but very fair.</i></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What will you miss most about being a teacher?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- The connections with students and staff.</i></div><i><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- Being constantly in touch with young people.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>- The bonus of the <a href="https://asla.org.au/what-is-a-teacher-librarian" target="_blank">dual qualification</a> of being a teacher and a librarian which allows for so much job satisfaction.</i></div></i></span></li></ol></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yAQhNAqPBUeFiFW81fRrIlnGW55Eh3JHcqp8elrXR3NwIU_BQZUI3CCziuMxOynCKwDjKAX47jhhPjUJb6Gs8WUWiPBF7I-10qnW5GbgjtVKAfKjmNyzQlCu51NucMVMoV8qx2hrp6uycGo3JCkT3mb0aV15UbTa5iyD7AUa4DLGo_0joNpXiiU2G1Q/s5275/Liz%20Giraffe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5275" data-original-width="4160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yAQhNAqPBUeFiFW81fRrIlnGW55Eh3JHcqp8elrXR3NwIU_BQZUI3CCziuMxOynCKwDjKAX47jhhPjUJb6Gs8WUWiPBF7I-10qnW5GbgjtVKAfKjmNyzQlCu51NucMVMoV8qx2hrp6uycGo3JCkT3mb0aV15UbTa5iyD7AUa4DLGo_0joNpXiiU2G1Q/w252-h320/Liz%20Giraffe.jpg" title="Liz!" width="252" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">From all of us in the library, and throughout SIDE (staff and students), we say a huge thank you to Liz. You are an inspiration to us all and we wish you a very happy and fulfilling retirement - it's time to focus on YOU now! Goodbye, good luck and may the next chapter of your life be filled with exciting new adventures, people and places (and definitely a few sleep-ins!).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Three cheers for Liz! 💗💗💗👏👏👏</span></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-6031345167387967722023-11-29T11:43:00.008+08:002023-11-29T11:43:00.141+08:00Celebrating C. S. Lewis' Birthday - November 29th<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hello everyone! 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Today we are celebrating the great British writer, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._S._Lewis" target="_blank">C. S. Lewis</a>, who was born on the 29th November 1898. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WaCm4Fc_ikZO8Jr5TVg_E95_BnFC2WLQWitXb-A1amd12f3AINBrw1vGtgQLgXAyVQhGza6nbH1WEMYqGZOpDlzglAyqxa53vFYUGs0tYx6U7xOoT8Wu8K9V4fNjcDjGgGg8MPgz2yM5_9cuVFgdwtUK5jjO3YUCz14FXCO55Jfgj0RNTjfB61MDn9U/s828/CS%20Lewis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="828" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WaCm4Fc_ikZO8Jr5TVg_E95_BnFC2WLQWitXb-A1amd12f3AINBrw1vGtgQLgXAyVQhGza6nbH1WEMYqGZOpDlzglAyqxa53vFYUGs0tYx6U7xOoT8Wu8K9V4fNjcDjGgGg8MPgz2yM5_9cuVFgdwtUK5jjO3YUCz14FXCO55Jfgj0RNTjfB61MDn9U/w367-h350/CS%20Lewis.jpg" width="367" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">C.S. Lewis is best known for his beloved fantasy series, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia" target="_blank">Chronicles of Narnia</a>, which began with <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/100915.The_Lion_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe" target="_blank">The Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe</a></i> and ended with <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84369.The_Last_Battle" target="_blank">The Last Battle</a></i>. The series has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide, as well as spawning several blockbuster movies and TV shows.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Fascinating facts</span></b></p><p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">C.S. stands for Clive Staples.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis had one older brother - Warren, known as "Warnie".</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Though he is often thought of as an English writer, Lewis was actually born in Belfast, Ireland.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The author was known as "Jack" to his family and friends. When his beloved dog, Jacksie, was killed by a car, a distraught Lewis adopted his name and would respond to no other. In time, this was shortened to "Jack" and would remain for the rest of his life.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Growing up in the Irish church, Lewis went through a period of staunch <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism">atheism</a> in his 20s. Later, influenced friends, re once again embraced his Christian upbringing and returned to the church.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span>Lewis was </span><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a41019697/jrr-tolkien-c-s-lewis-friendship-lord-of-the-rings/" target="_blank">close friends</a><span> with another literary great - </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien" target="_blank">J.R.R. Tolkien</a><span>. Both were members of the English faculty at Oxford University and would spend many hours together discussing literature, education, politics and philosophy. It is said that without Lewis' encouragement and support, Tolkien would not have </span><span>completed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings</a>.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis loved Greek and Norse mythology and literature.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis was not good at team sports. Due to a congenital defect in his thumb, he was unable to grip, throw or catch a ball as well as his team mates and this meant he was often belittled and ridiculed. He was, however, very athletic in other ways, enjoying swimming, rowing, running and hiking.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis hated typewriters - he believed that writing with pen and ink allowed ideas to flow more freely.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">During WWII, Lewis met and hosted four young evacuees from London. The siblings in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion,_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe" target="_blank">The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</a> were inspired by these children. Lucy Pevensie, the youngest of the four protagonists from the story, was based on his Goddaughter, <a href="https://www.owenbarfield.org/research/lucy-barfield-and-narnia/" target="_blank">Lucy Barfield</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgtzA3y_5RDaAb8_OZaPTvqyHFknXlklkjPpRgTEdt8V3YZJQNSe7t_uQ3hEYP8G4qxUXnbZDN1O6BDEEO9epKeDTBDEF_Q-XutI4LfjYla0tLk_XG2L6FVQGqCGEFbQP6ShXYkIa-LjY1v5W0ENQOZ76ln62OuVttw3fH2aDY3on_m2ckXl0335srFs/s719/LucyBarfield.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgtzA3y_5RDaAb8_OZaPTvqyHFknXlklkjPpRgTEdt8V3YZJQNSe7t_uQ3hEYP8G4qxUXnbZDN1O6BDEEO9epKeDTBDEF_Q-XutI4LfjYla0tLk_XG2L6FVQGqCGEFbQP6ShXYkIa-LjY1v5W0ENQOZ76ln62OuVttw3fH2aDY3on_m2ckXl0335srFs/s320/LucyBarfield.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Also during this time, Lewis was a popular <a href="https://www.cslewis.com/anniversary-of-lewiss-first-broadcast-talk/" target="_blank">broadcaster on the BBC</a>, discussing morality and religion.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis gave away the royalties from his books; he donated any earnings from them to Christian charities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis sites <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrix_Potter" target="_blank">Beatrix Potter</a> as one of his main literary influences.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis passed away, due to kidney failure on 22 November, 1963. This was the same day that US President <a href="https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president" target="_blank">John F, Kennedy was assassinated</a>. On his deathbed, Lewis told his brother "Warnie, I have done all that I was sent into the world to do, and I am ready to go...".</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Advice for budding authors</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lewis often gave advice and encouragement to other writers. He recommended:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Turning off the radio - these days he would say turn off the television and step away from your phone but, ultimately, he meant reduce or remove distractions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Reading a wide variety of books.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Reading and writing with the ear, not the eye. Meaning, you should "hear every sentence you write as if it was being read aloud or spoken. If it does not sound nice, try again..."</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Writing about what interests you.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Being clear so your story is easy to follow and understand.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Holding on to any work you're not happy with - don't just discard it. Put it aside and come back to it later. Sometimes a story needs time (and experience) to develop to its full potential.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hand-writing your stories - this gives you a greater connection to your words.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Making sure you know the meaning of all the words you use.</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="353" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0bw_NWCo4zA" width="425" youtube-src-id="0bw_NWCo4zA"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE library has lots of C.S. Lewis resources available to borrow, both in print and digital versions. Here's just a few:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVfmrASmmPm9F-b52DRcaxYIzAb9jFeqHrdhkSlHMF-LsQ-6JReQgbZy04ndBnfwRwGZ9UX-x7oeQbQJ2TTjjssI9D9eRjX6TwzLiuGpxnin0gqvJVsHTYTTrtr3ySECLbpZ9qFEZSDWfm9siznzIwdfGwJ9GROtP_wzeFaCviPfNw52eW59SRBChXnI/s500/abook%20ofnarnians.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="361" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVfmrASmmPm9F-b52DRcaxYIzAb9jFeqHrdhkSlHMF-LsQ-6JReQgbZy04ndBnfwRwGZ9UX-x7oeQbQJ2TTjjssI9D9eRjX6TwzLiuGpxnin0gqvJVsHTYTTrtr3ySECLbpZ9qFEZSDWfm9siznzIwdfGwJ9GROtP_wzeFaCviPfNw52eW59SRBChXnI/w134-h186/abook%20ofnarnians.jpg" title="Print copy available" width="134" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV83Q4LWohHtWYk3kflHKhlgEkcNwxQS8vl4EwonKGqeppNvBlBAfhXiAfmEweBJB5u_HpuuJVYsvgxhOhuBucEmcyryQgiV85-9pkRTcLM25QT-gg7i2DT6oj9btFmZFht1K6UHGKJ3cXxBPuGDoheVFJtWB8rb4-UCi1l5yhoWIrNrFAhQ_-RC1XxQg/s500/lww.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="323" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSs8HQpwJSA9C1HETNxWQTwQKrbnZbBpWTt4DAg9G9omweO3yIEawLbXBaOUbCswnyvBCPFDDCUKVZ38zBVEjDK2zzrlYk7oBqOEtDllHXitkhMNG-d_DJpvm8m_GENUWiX6APpHqqd4jppwUSaPDOHqCCnbfa5ADn_PC17cvJGF2YZR3aHwqieQXEZfk/w138-h200/CSLEWIS.jpg" title="Print version" width="138" /></a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can search for and request items via our online <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22Narnia%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&isFromTagBox=true&isFederated=false&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=Narnia&origin=" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au">library@side.wa.edu.au</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We also have a new LearnPath page with more C. S. Lewis facts, costume ideas, videos and fun! <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/CSLewisBirthday" target="_blank">Check it out here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Happy Birthday C.S. Lewis - thanks for the magic! 😊😊😊</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><br /></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-89314260096024014912023-11-23T15:08:00.000+08:002023-11-23T15:08:51.058+08:00Author Online - Matt Cosgrove<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! 😊😊😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This week, we were lucky enough to host an Author Online session with the wonderful Matt Cosgrove, author of <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/ef6af1fec0a801180100ee2c000d3fe3" target="_blank">Macca the Alpaca</a>, <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/faa8171bc0a80118007e9b6900003888" target="_blank">My Dad is a Robot</a>, <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22worst%20week%20ever%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&isFromTagBox=true&isFederated=false&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=worst%20week%20ever&origin=" target="_blank">Worst Week Ever</a> and so <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%5D&facets=%5B%7B%22field%22%3A%22author%22%2C%22terms%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22advancedSearchTerm%22%3A%22matt%20cosgrove%22%7D%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&isFromTagBox=true&isFederated=false&searchField=author&searchTerm=matt%20cosgrove&operator=bestMatch&available=false&includeNonPhysical=true&reviewedOnly=false&isAcceleratedReader=false&dataFile=false&sort=%7B%22field%22%3A%22relevanceRanking%22%2C%22direction%22%3A%22desc%22%2C%22label%22%3A%22Relevance%22%2C%22active%22%3Atrue%2C%22asc%22%3Afalse%7D&pageSize=100&origin=&isLexile=false" target="_blank">many more</a> awesome books!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="3134" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UhcmlzEKcEss-uO3Evo8DoZvOyyUAY8-OSCLnfAUonKHGLh-FftdGVs0NzhQ28xIGcboZxlK_QKJTd47-avGCiD-j9qT0Z527EsGieAVLm98EtQpFjfd7zttQ8DFDkS7elb-mjP7JQD0dPv_xmRmlbrodgunK4tgX16cn3rFt2oh9RdRPe0hzRBJkTY/w598-h336/Matt%20landscape%20screenshot%20display.png" style="text-align: left;" width="598" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Matt joined us all the way from Sydney as a special surprise for our lovely Teacher-Librarian Liz, who will be retiring in December (noooooooo, don't go, Liz!!! 😭😭😭) and is Matt's number one fan. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnRdY6DFvnuAKpaJN8Znzgf4_gXbUKwx0t805h4lmQu0c47Ne-rru2IzXWY1aq36eu1TkKzoSl1B_x6U-v6bWajcb-fq43JEMFxFvv7MVKMbg9azzx705tHM5231IwJ8zhWbnPqxi8YxWoU79A0HWB-ppM0WKpoD8DMeW2NoNMf7jRMhPsN6yHGB-qg8/s5275/Liz%20Giraffe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5275" data-original-width="4160" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnRdY6DFvnuAKpaJN8Znzgf4_gXbUKwx0t805h4lmQu0c47Ne-rru2IzXWY1aq36eu1TkKzoSl1B_x6U-v6bWajcb-fq43JEMFxFvv7MVKMbg9azzx705tHM5231IwJ8zhWbnPqxi8YxWoU79A0HWB-ppM0WKpoD8DMeW2NoNMf7jRMhPsN6yHGB-qg8/w293-h372/Liz%20Giraffe.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">During the session, participants were treated to Matt's drawing expertise, as he shared his easy-to-follow steps for creating your very own Macca the Alpaca or a whole host of brilliant birds. Did you know you can draw a simplified version of Macca using just the letters Y-O-U? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_0M1ssI-1QB1OaxB2uPIY0SqqOn0tbLM_SMajyRDcXg-T7lpEM3TDxP32X8hOK6yeOFnIopSqihODwvqQuS8H8Rxewtiy9JwOxjbEn_Fi1UjGwP-J1nfnVAHLxA-6FN-VHYLi3Tg1kIXvqGDLrEv-kkpC_jZea0mOhHDZj-2aZpOt5DogRZnDTnlHoM/s640/Sam's%20Macca.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_0M1ssI-1QB1OaxB2uPIY0SqqOn0tbLM_SMajyRDcXg-T7lpEM3TDxP32X8hOK6yeOFnIopSqihODwvqQuS8H8Rxewtiy9JwOxjbEn_Fi1UjGwP-J1nfnVAHLxA-6FN-VHYLi3Tg1kIXvqGDLrEv-kkpC_jZea0mOhHDZj-2aZpOt5DogRZnDTnlHoM/w240-h320/Sam's%20Macca.jpg" title="Library Tech Sam's Attempt at Macca!" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Matt told participants there is no right or wrong way to draw; there's lots of different styles of drawing and they are all important and worthwhile. He encouraged everyone to be curious - ask lots of questions, learn about things you're interested in and don't yet know the answers to. All of this helps you to be more creative and put extra detail into your writing/drawing 😊 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Students then came up with different ideas for what Macca (as a pirate) would need. Eye patches, headscarves, hooks and hats were just some of the things suggested. Check out SIDE student Indi's awesome and imaginative drawing - great job, Indi!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdQIRP8Z3b_XitR2haVKm9hvzrloWcvozyavn3WUCF173ZQm9ABHxQQldKtabY39ruhSdDO2XdX-C9nd5qMQQuX3gJRoNuYaXAywici8MwQlbITGkiQkM6L34ihBxFfBckM8WUrqoA1B1hQOA9GTpmLFyCX6wj8hUyxkxufU37erao8uloS3Pv83YunI/s1793/Macca%20the%20pirate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1793" data-original-width="1550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdQIRP8Z3b_XitR2haVKm9hvzrloWcvozyavn3WUCF173ZQm9ABHxQQldKtabY39ruhSdDO2XdX-C9nd5qMQQuX3gJRoNuYaXAywici8MwQlbITGkiQkM6L34ihBxFfBckM8WUrqoA1B1hQOA9GTpmLFyCX6wj8hUyxkxufU37erao8uloS3Pv83YunI/s320/Macca%20the%20pirate.jpg" width="277" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Matt also shared why he loves drawing so much and which of his books are his favourite (he loves them all but his first book - <i><a href="https://www.mattcosgrovebooks.com/#/new-gallery-1/" target="_blank">Birds, birds and more birds</a> - </i>has a special place is in heart as it is based on his very own Nan!). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Mid-way through the session, we had another surprise for Liz...we were joined (online) by some special four-legged friends from Victoria. Two newly-shorn, real-life alpacas! Helen (ex SIDE librarian) was only too happy to share information and stories about her cute, furry pals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTs_G1tA5ri2OeM_iaNbGcZmLHB3Zfc34mU5eAkWEbId3NcE1tj02WpkIATCioyeScDvyOfFXD1p8Zqqhjer1zZi_WTqBhdxXyaQgJ5-qaqb8SHqeAvsxy_st0OdD5FQZ6KK0By7ezhX79zLBlsCYXe8oFuaQqPKhYyRktetF3z951VNUzkqPNFxZXM4/s1500/Webex%20screenshot%20Matt,%20Liz&Amy,%20Helen,%20alpacas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1500" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTs_G1tA5ri2OeM_iaNbGcZmLHB3Zfc34mU5eAkWEbId3NcE1tj02WpkIATCioyeScDvyOfFXD1p8Zqqhjer1zZi_WTqBhdxXyaQgJ5-qaqb8SHqeAvsxy_st0OdD5FQZ6KK0By7ezhX79zLBlsCYXe8oFuaQqPKhYyRktetF3z951VNUzkqPNFxZXM4/w563-h329/Webex%20screenshot%20Matt,%20Liz&Amy,%20Helen,%20alpacas.jpg" width="563" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Of course, no SIDE event would be complete without some silly costumes. Teacher-Librarians Liz and Amy went all out (despite the very hot weather that day!), dressing up as Macca and Al the alpaca / Celeste the giraffe hybrid! If you'd like to make your own alpaca masks, like the ones seen here, you can visit <a href="https://www.mattcosgrovebooks.com/new-blog" target="_blank">Matt's website</a> for lots of cool printables and activites.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDAZJSZ57Zn3GsI8VRn9E2CExUBazNGHNMzsYC8swZcJTXPHDOMl1z0fAF-aJRtqeeYGgPTtVewexjYYpnzYLIrR5DAgczuvjJd8BCstNGSpBFZHKPCHZ9_Hji9EyJQP2AUoISL1bihyOl0lav8V9E6K1m6XY2oQ0x17ME0gJmRJxGVtclt9Pexrw14I/s3599/Liz%20Amy%20portrait%20display%20masks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3599" data-original-width="2699" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDAZJSZ57Zn3GsI8VRn9E2CExUBazNGHNMzsYC8swZcJTXPHDOMl1z0fAF-aJRtqeeYGgPTtVewexjYYpnzYLIrR5DAgczuvjJd8BCstNGSpBFZHKPCHZ9_Hji9EyJQP2AUoISL1bihyOl0lav8V9E6K1m6XY2oQ0x17ME0gJmRJxGVtclt9Pexrw14I/s320/Liz%20Amy%20portrait%20display%20masks.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudVvi-LpvEUIt5fu4hsAcGfg-ZAW3-gSv5jsxIRrHfAPqnRo9RLSPr8XjOLgj9sAghcGcNEPCM-jeCImxpgPNcexXyL9ckDil1vPVrwUahRo_aWw8TOir0uT4Zffw4gK2SpKiwkpb7UDFx53uUNQU_cHD-GMR7yXZSPkz8saTNIKEAsPY0GJCyUzZYuA/s3998/Liz%20Amy%20portrait%20display.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3998" data-original-width="2998" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudVvi-LpvEUIt5fu4hsAcGfg-ZAW3-gSv5jsxIRrHfAPqnRo9RLSPr8XjOLgj9sAghcGcNEPCM-jeCImxpgPNcexXyL9ckDil1vPVrwUahRo_aWw8TOir0uT4Zffw4gK2SpKiwkpb7UDFx53uUNQU_cHD-GMR7yXZSPkz8saTNIKEAsPY0GJCyUzZYuA/s320/Liz%20Amy%20portrait%20display.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A great time was had by all. We are so grateful to all the amazing authors who have kindly spent time with us this year - both online and in person. Nothing brings books to life more than hearing from the special people who create them. It's one of the reasons we love doing what we do, here at SIDE 😊</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsxCpJvtKILB3F-MRI2sWuVQGQfSZFRF-IQNdUVfBmC6IDF1iMtgSgr98mNIGw0BJf1JL3AyC3ZGgqH0uzTXW6vWRKgNZ8KhKiU15UMIj_xKSYCgJjgiZQGH5b-kdFn5X1IPrtAvuoIvb73HvQJwc22A-Wgjo596wjJybB1Lyytsg7m3j2ax4XtWHE20/s6240/Liz%20and%20Amy%20Webex.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4041" data-original-width="6240" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsxCpJvtKILB3F-MRI2sWuVQGQfSZFRF-IQNdUVfBmC6IDF1iMtgSgr98mNIGw0BJf1JL3AyC3ZGgqH0uzTXW6vWRKgNZ8KhKiU15UMIj_xKSYCgJjgiZQGH5b-kdFn5X1IPrtAvuoIvb73HvQJwc22A-Wgjo596wjJybB1Lyytsg7m3j2ax4XtWHE20/w424-h274/Liz%20and%20Amy%20Webex.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't forget, SIDE students and staff can still borrow books, even over the school holidays. Just search our Library Catalogue to request items, or contact us direct at <a href="library@side.wa.edu.au " target="_blank">library@side.wa.edu.au </a> To search for Matt's books, click <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%5D&facets=%5B%7B%22field%22%3A%22author%22%2C%22terms%22%3A%5B%5D%2C%22advancedSearchTerm%22%3A%22matt%20cosgrove%22%7D%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&isFromTagBox=true&isFederated=false&searchField=author&searchTerm=matt%20cosgrove&operator=bestMatch&available=false&includeNonPhysical=true&reviewedOnly=false&isAcceleratedReader=false&dataFile=false&sort=%7B%22field%22%3A%22relevanceRanking%22%2C%22direction%22%3A%22desc%22%2C%22label%22%3A%22Relevance%22%2C%22active%22%3Atrue%2C%22asc%22%3Afalse%7D&pageSize=100&origin=&isLexile=false" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thanks again Matt - it was the BEST DAY EVER! 😀</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3Y2gnXIFiEXNDUYLBGIcQqvZ4FT47l6wyfcR_vZkSsgjGQrjqDrTKpSad78MpyqMYqjmgNFqAxoBbEClxRDc6_KLFuOn85v7-L9PJYQGDc8TffCOjJm9J6Ko79sezUkmHtjDyQMKirs9XBDv96ZvL4HMP6u2npsGa_Mf0Lw8TIkx9cmcXdOWuRbC-_0/s810/Matt%20Cosgrove%20with%20books%20square.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3Y2gnXIFiEXNDUYLBGIcQqvZ4FT47l6wyfcR_vZkSsgjGQrjqDrTKpSad78MpyqMYqjmgNFqAxoBbEClxRDc6_KLFuOn85v7-L9PJYQGDc8TffCOjJm9J6Ko79sezUkmHtjDyQMKirs9XBDv96ZvL4HMP6u2npsGa_Mf0Lw8TIkx9cmcXdOWuRbC-_0/s320/Matt%20Cosgrove%20with%20books%20square.png" width="320" /></a></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-57538743225411045662023-11-11T09:00:00.001+08:002023-11-11T09:00:00.162+08:00Remembrance Day - 11th November 2023 - Ceremonies, Sentiment and Symbology<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone and welcome to a very special SIDE Library blog post 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">On November 11th each year, we celebrate Remembrance Day; a time to acknowledge those who have died serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day commemorates the <a href="https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/armistice" target="_blank">Armistice</a> that ended hostilities in World War I, in 1918. You can view a detailed timeline of the war <a href="https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-world-war-i" target="_blank">here</a>. Let's look at some of the symbolism, ceremonies and traditions surrounding the day.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7knwMWl6vkSBfZQ3tTWdqwJf0cGJaCZKB7zuGxeZo3MCePQ__izfpKG6rSl1sD853DNn3K38_4qewVhOYHg9b-S7lR96d0PkYexZy38e3Dc-Zj3wP_1Q9XWGPusp-oYWmfpmaUKbfdrPfPhQaCVLZVujM3YcFuMDyM68uhW51YaP1AnmNaN5DpKKFet0/s1200/war1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1200" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7knwMWl6vkSBfZQ3tTWdqwJf0cGJaCZKB7zuGxeZo3MCePQ__izfpKG6rSl1sD853DNn3K38_4qewVhOYHg9b-S7lR96d0PkYexZy38e3Dc-Zj3wP_1Q9XWGPusp-oYWmfpmaUKbfdrPfPhQaCVLZVujM3YcFuMDyM68uhW51YaP1AnmNaN5DpKKFet0/w448-h245/war1.jpg" width="448" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Why poppies? </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Bright red poppies are synonymous with Remembrance Day. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The flowers were a common sight in the landscapes of the First World War, particularly on the <a href="https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/media-centre/media-backgrounders/first-world-war-western-front" target="_blank">Western Front</a>, where they bloomed in profusion. The constant shelling and disruption to the soil caused by military battles and traffic, provided the perfect growing conditions for the flower. Their colour, a bright, vibrant red, also symbolised the blood shed by the soldiers and other personnel during this time of devastating conflict.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Various charities have adopted the poppy as their floral symbol. <a href="https://www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance-white-poppies" target="_blank">White poppies</a> symbolise peace without violence and <a href="https://www.purplepoppies.com.au/" target="_blank">purple poppies</a> are worn to honour animals killed in conflict 🥀</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="329" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6cXxOs_Fwrs" width="396" youtube-src-id="6cXxOs_Fwrs"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A moment of silence</span></b></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A <a href="https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/commemoration/symbols/one-minutes-silence#0" target="_blank">minute of silence is</a> observed every year on November 11 at 11am. The idea that we should all pause to remember those who died is said to have begun in 1919, when a journalist - <a href="https://sjmc.gov.au/the-australian-origins-of-a-minutes-silence/" target="_blank">Edward George Honey</a> - wrote a letter to the London Evening News suggesting a short, solemn commemorative silence would be the most appropriate way to show respect. Around the same time, a South African politician, Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, also suggested observing a period of silence, influenced by a similar event in <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-46124328" target="_blank">Cape Town</a>. His idea was presented to and endorsed by parliament and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_V" target="_blank">King George V</a>. Five minutes (as per Honey's recommendation) was deemed too lengthy, so two minutes was agreed upon as a reasonable amount of time. In recent times, in Australia, one or two minutes is acceptable.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>"...At the hour when the Armistice came into force, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, there may be for the brief space of two minutes a complete suspension of all our normal activities...in perfect stillness, the thought of everyone concentrated on reverent remembrance of the Glorious Dead..." </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">(King George V, 1919)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTcadjThdsqk_8kLh5BUzUHrkkPQSEna7ZX0xQcQfRYJyWYmaJZAAfQ_2d1fIqKZ6nLsJ7QGIBwlBbtpj1vdP4lBPBKBHIJIN59gZJ341PSQNFSsdyjTboJNgldFH_ZP0_vaQMizNt5cxdXZHBX-a8pHzO5XcaPslbtatOECf924ny5URXYIDZY5K6eY/s800/article_why-remember_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTcadjThdsqk_8kLh5BUzUHrkkPQSEna7ZX0xQcQfRYJyWYmaJZAAfQ_2d1fIqKZ6nLsJ7QGIBwlBbtpj1vdP4lBPBKBHIJIN59gZJ341PSQNFSsdyjTboJNgldFH_ZP0_vaQMizNt5cxdXZHBX-a8pHzO5XcaPslbtatOECf924ny5URXYIDZY5K6eY/w412-h274/article_why-remember_1.jpg" title="Stone of Remembrance at the Australian War Memorial, 1949 | Image - Australian War Memorial" width="412" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rosemary to remember</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You may have seen <a href="https://www.solidagoherbschool.com/blog/2021/1/23/rosemary-for-remembrance#:~:text=Rosemary%20was%20traditionally%20used%20in,live%20on%20in%20their%20memories." target="_blank">rosemary</a>, the pungent, woody herb, used at Remembrance Day ceremonies (and also at funerals and other official events). Rosemary has been used for thousands of years, in many cultures, as a sign of loyalty and remembrance. Scholars in ancient Greece wore rosemary in their hair and slept with it under the pillows to improve memory (maybe you should try that the next time you have to study for a test!). Nowadays, it is common to be given a sprig of rosemary when attending a funeral, to place on the deceased's coffin at the end of the service, to signify they won't be forgotten. It holds special significance for Australians, as the herb grows wild on the Gallipoli peninsula where many <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_and_New_Zealand_Army_Corps" target="_blank">ANZAC</a> soldiers lost their lives. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">How did rosemary get its name? It is said that the Virgin Mary hid behind a rosemary shrub when trying to evade her enemies, on her way to Egypt. She hung her blue cloak over a shrub, in order to stay hidden and, when she removed the cloak, the flowers on the shrub had turned from white to blue. So, the plant would then be known as the "rose of Mary" - rosemary.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gDeOCNQu2Uz8V1tCtzxAHa5PpU2jg20xY_pa6Te0FZE4m_QdLQ2Km09PqbqI4_x4uRXgMV3PjNSafIjDN2plwVDSOlFTv-6GZGn0pVQf38367xcqs6_wP5dWW5fDK9czSRcIG7L8MxMz1ZKmtVYRbl6TQkFf_YBz-7mVSLeedbUCzwSP27m2sKhoQuE/s1280/rosemary-1409060_1280.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gDeOCNQu2Uz8V1tCtzxAHa5PpU2jg20xY_pa6Te0FZE4m_QdLQ2Km09PqbqI4_x4uRXgMV3PjNSafIjDN2plwVDSOlFTv-6GZGn0pVQf38367xcqs6_wP5dWW5fDK9czSRcIG7L8MxMz1ZKmtVYRbl6TQkFf_YBz-7mVSLeedbUCzwSP27m2sKhoQuE/w418-h278/rosemary-1409060_1280.jpg" width="418" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Unknown Soldier</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">War is an horrific, destructive force. Many of the people killed in WW1 were unable to be unidentified and, therefore, it was difficult to give each body a proper burial. To compensate for this, the body of an <a href="https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/customs-and-ceremony/soldier" target="_blank">unknown Soldier</a> soldier was entombed in <a href="https://www.westminster-abbey.org/" target="_blank">Westminster Abbey</a> in 1920, to represent all the young men of the British Empire who had been killed during the Great War. The soldier was assumed to have been British, but may have been a Canadian, Australian or New Zealander, and was chosen from four bodies exhumed from various WWI battlegrounds. The tomb contains soil from France and is covered by black Belgian marble, inscribed with the following:</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>BENEATH THIS STONE RESTS THE BODY</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>OF A BRITISH WARRIOR</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>UNKNOWN BY NAME OR RANK</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>BROUGHT FROM FRANCE TO LIE AMONG</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS OF THE LAND</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>AND BURIED HERE ON ARMISTICE DAY</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>11 NOV: 1920, IN THE PRESENCE OF</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>HIS MINISTERS OF STATE</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>THE CHIEFS OF HIS FORCES</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>AND A VAST CONCOURSE OF THE NATION</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>THUS ARE COMMEMORATED THE MANY</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>MULTITUDES WHO DURING THE GREAT</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>WAR OF 1914-1918 GAVE THE MOST THAT</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>MAN CAN GIVE LIFE ITSELF</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>FOR GOD</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>FOR KING AND COUNTRY</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>FOR LOVED ONES HOME AND EMPIRE</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>FOR THE SACRED CAUSE OF JUSTICE AND</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>THE FREEDOM OF THE WORLD</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>THEY BURIED HIM AMONG THE KINGS BECAUSE HE</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>HAD DONE GOOD TOWARD GOD AND TOWARD</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>HIS HOUSE</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Many allied nations, including Australia, The United States and France, have entombed their own <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier" target="_blank">unknown soldiers</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="307" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Voo6yB5iTfE" width="369" youtube-src-id="Voo6yB5iTfE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFa-PXH7uEeElreWJocbtb-WWIYIc_ElJr40Qizy5-R_KBeR-nIJbxiicYkIBfa2LYXUeqLJq2FSBJ7ibe90Z9I4cP1A93vaK1blyp3YZWQCgNyFiE6hkELhJTB4PRwL4sa1UmCGy03I4LdXdhPqqoQf0dg2vkd8pkz1A-5vI7k1_1ucuNdl1mmwNe9Q/s1001/warrior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="1001" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFa-PXH7uEeElreWJocbtb-WWIYIc_ElJr40Qizy5-R_KBeR-nIJbxiicYkIBfa2LYXUeqLJq2FSBJ7ibe90Z9I4cP1A93vaK1blyp3YZWQCgNyFiE6hkELhJTB4PRwL4sa1UmCGy03I4LdXdhPqqoQf0dg2vkd8pkz1A-5vI7k1_1ucuNdl1mmwNe9Q/w400-h278/warrior.jpg" title="Image source: Commonwealth War Graves" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>The Last Post</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Who has not been moved to tears by the solemn sounds of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Post" target="_blank">Last Post</a> bugle call, at military ceremonies and events? Dating back to the 1790s, the Last Post originally signalled the completion of a duty officer's inspection of British army camps; the bugle call announced that each camp was secured for the night. It was also used to let any personnel still outside the camp (whether wounded or separated from their battalion) know that fighting had ceased for the day and to follow the sound of the bugle to return to safety.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />During Remembrance Day ceremonies, the call represents the ending of the day and the summoning of the spirits of the fallen. In other words, a way of saying "Your duty is done, you may now rest and be at peace".</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can listen to a recording of the The Last Post <a href="https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/sound/last-post-anzac-day" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzrcFIE3AiobhJwQKy141AJyeX32QTNvn_Kct25K77wCWYu2rTD2C2IBAOPaTtTcKeldc9md6BaZSH8MT_7y3Di3FVlmbyIAugnNTiutmEsuv4cFeuv9NvozsHnEkPVRuNXaRkmpPDp9WbCujc56sE1htElrUpPI92B1TW7YDoFpwqCSC_Rs1p3vXtGs/s275/last%20post.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzrcFIE3AiobhJwQKy141AJyeX32QTNvn_Kct25K77wCWYu2rTD2C2IBAOPaTtTcKeldc9md6BaZSH8MT_7y3Di3FVlmbyIAugnNTiutmEsuv4cFeuv9NvozsHnEkPVRuNXaRkmpPDp9WbCujc56sE1htElrUpPI92B1TW7YDoFpwqCSC_Rs1p3vXtGs/w333-h221/last%20post.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Flying the flag</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">On November 11th, flags are flown at the peak from 8am, at half-mast from 10:30am to 11:02am, and at the peak again from 11:02am, until the usual time for close of business, as a mark of respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Letters to home</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Armistice Day was an event that many believed they would never see. It brought with it a mixed bag of overwhelming emotions - joy, relief, disbelief, guilt and sorrow all wrapped up together. Many people were filled with joy at the thought of seeing their loved ones again, whilst others felt great sorrow that they had not been spared the grief of losing their sons, fathers, brothers and partners. Most, however, were ecstatic that they war was ending, that life could start to return to normal and lives could be rebuilt. Letters and telegraphs sent during this time give some insight into what people were feeling: </span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQX8JHNoGOxBpnuQYfYtF_HfvYlunq-tXkPEoBvhltOv6mDkW9_vVpmPcRBgO4ISSLJDSftl0Pea1XQKxLFDL7O0bdI6g3pqJIEd09ax04llwQHJSKhd-chvBTWVLq0oyoiPhKfRf4RjljASEi5va9_YP7Tkr8YPa_vh9JZ-GkDcJKWsM7k4r5b1btT8/s1026/LetterRD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="1026" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQX8JHNoGOxBpnuQYfYtF_HfvYlunq-tXkPEoBvhltOv6mDkW9_vVpmPcRBgO4ISSLJDSftl0Pea1XQKxLFDL7O0bdI6g3pqJIEd09ax04llwQHJSKhd-chvBTWVLq0oyoiPhKfRf4RjljASEi5va9_YP7Tkr8YPa_vh9JZ-GkDcJKWsM7k4r5b1btT8/w636-h342/LetterRD.jpg" width="636" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This Remembrance Day, remember those who have served and given their lives in order to protect and defend the things that we hold most dear - life, peace and freedom. To them we say "Thank you".</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">LEST WE FORGET </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">🌹</span></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-2499779544243232422023-10-23T14:25:00.000+08:002023-10-23T14:25:00.132+08:00Kangaroo Awareness Day / World Kangaroo Day - October 24th<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone and welcome to another SIDE Library blog post 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This week, on October 24th, we celebrate Kangaroo Awareness Day (aka World Kangaroo Day). </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Kangaroos are amazing critters and deserve to be celebrated! From <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hByob-5pPEs" target="_blank">Skippy the Bush Kangaroo</a>, to <a href="https://pooh.fandom.com/wiki/Kanga" target="_blank">Kanga</a> (from the Winnie the Pooh stories), <a href="https://seuss.fandom.com/wiki/Jane_Kangaroo" target="_blank">Sour Jane</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horton_Hears_a_Who!#:~:text=%22A%20person's%20a%20person%2C%20no,Whos%2C%20who%20represent%20the%20insignificant." target="_blank">Horton Hears a Who</a>, and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0257568/" target="_blank">Kangaroo Jack</a>, these marsupials have captured our hearts in literature, movies and everyday Aussie life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fascinating facts</b></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Kangaroos belong to the <i><a href="https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Macropod">macropodidae</a></i> family (macropod means "big foot"), which also includes <a href="https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/native-animal-facts/kangaroos-and-wallabies" target="_blank">bettongs, tree kangaroos, pademelons, potoroos and wallabies</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There are four main types of large kangaroo in Australia: The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_kangaroo" target="_blank">Red</a>, the <a href="https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/eastern-grey-kangaroo/" target="_blank">Eastern Grey</a>, the <a href="https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/animal/western-grey-kangaroo" target="_blank">Western Grey</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antilopine_kangaroo" target="_blank">Antilopine</a>. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Red kangaroos are the largest; an adult male can weigh up to 90kg!</span></li></ul><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-hfb5CK8Fjr0WqR0DkvxWTtW9683WcPSDY7Bn_Viwzo-oCrZHVRufcq65kGvJQGmmID04LksHHQXKe4Zub9F-gpabN_pJM3XwfjbWLEWeblXJ3Wf3zflBcnXjp0s6Vw75jzdM1NF9X6weXrCIlXHshcYEo02IKAamyXcHkH3nonM2PPRek8NVaS1Qb8/s588/Eastern%20Grey.jpg"><span><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="392" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-hfb5CK8Fjr0WqR0DkvxWTtW9683WcPSDY7Bn_Viwzo-oCrZHVRufcq65kGvJQGmmID04LksHHQXKe4Zub9F-gpabN_pJM3XwfjbWLEWeblXJ3Wf3zflBcnXjp0s6Vw75jzdM1NF9X6weXrCIlXHshcYEo02IKAamyXcHkH3nonM2PPRek8NVaS1Qb8/w136-h206/Eastern%20Grey.jpg" title="Eastern Grey - Source: media storehouse" width="136" /></span></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8uQ2A1ISOwODj0vAZeZLfAkdrF8MOzMF09-9kjlCg31CCqg873PPmh3wZ4FcXA_BO7kvXqPx7GEN_gk5j8GbyDnDxXWTtuiRNwO2dImU8N8FQNAPZS1e1JryzfXVWHLBQP3NWBP8DNXOOYrJv1c5h7QNFZY6RWIpLEgkXwJwAelGkRlfbmqnEkeS51U/s783/Western%20Grey.jpg"><span><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="543" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8uQ2A1ISOwODj0vAZeZLfAkdrF8MOzMF09-9kjlCg31CCqg873PPmh3wZ4FcXA_BO7kvXqPx7GEN_gk5j8GbyDnDxXWTtuiRNwO2dImU8N8FQNAPZS1e1JryzfXVWHLBQP3NWBP8DNXOOYrJv1c5h7QNFZY6RWIpLEgkXwJwAelGkRlfbmqnEkeS51U/w143-h206/Western%20Grey.jpg" title="Western Grey -Source: jigsaw gallery" width="143" /></span></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj8uL2dOrDdfiY6eWHIbpWlIIjxjgVjwUm8senVStwQBfEcBjjRqeK2Vwbx-covKcqlJ4vt0nCaXFqgegY3zn2J1bevZpr6rH70XiTYJItTjnnT1FSgbfyR8bNGMluyFxct7nObsMIUbTw_eDKbI1p_YRVFfe833OWb7dORRJhoDntuY9JoaLxc75M4I/s583/Red%20Kangaroo.jpg"><span><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="535" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj8uL2dOrDdfiY6eWHIbpWlIIjxjgVjwUm8senVStwQBfEcBjjRqeK2Vwbx-covKcqlJ4vt0nCaXFqgegY3zn2J1bevZpr6rH70XiTYJItTjnnT1FSgbfyR8bNGMluyFxct7nObsMIUbTw_eDKbI1p_YRVFfe833OWb7dORRJhoDntuY9JoaLxc75M4I/w190-h206/Red%20Kangaroo.jpg" title="Red - Source: animal spot" width="190" /></span></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskIf6_t1iaQBV2N02wOMXMxECZrbzFC8Bfy9bRfwUBYpvZ4ig0JFeiZpHzHQ_lSfqZd8GvxEjQbV8YRyUiUMEw-Lh-XZk5no-M04-aZgV3HjJ2YmYzSaUfTdABToCwll4jHVOTUAcf6UMU2HkXO8c7z-7FGXJkRw52saIX4M_hHhyphenhyphenCCn9GfiMtUl6Kdw/s597/Antilopine%20Kangaroo.jpg"><span><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="390" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskIf6_t1iaQBV2N02wOMXMxECZrbzFC8Bfy9bRfwUBYpvZ4ig0JFeiZpHzHQ_lSfqZd8GvxEjQbV8YRyUiUMEw-Lh-XZk5no-M04-aZgV3HjJ2YmYzSaUfTdABToCwll4jHVOTUAcf6UMU2HkXO8c7z-7FGXJkRw52saIX4M_hHhyphenhyphenCCn9GfiMtUl6Kdw/w134-h206/Antilopine%20Kangaroo.jpg" title="Antilopine - Source: Wikipedia" width="134" /></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You probably know a baby kangaroo is known as a "joey", but did you know that group of kangaroos is called a "mob", a male is a "boomer" and a female is a "jill" or a "flier"? </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Most kangaroos are left-handed!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Kangaroos are surprisingly <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmhdbE83jXo" target="_blank">good swimmers</a> and have been known to drown their predators if chased into a body of water. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In 2004, an <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4854823" target="_blank">Eastern Grey kangaroo named Lulu</a> was awarded the RSPCA Animal Valor Award for bravery. Lulu raised the alarm when her human "parent", Leonard, was injured and knocked unconscious by a falling tree branch. Lulu was hand-reared by Leonard and his family when her mother was killed by a car several years earlier. Lulu stood guard by Leonard and barked to alert his wife that something was wrong. Good on you, Lulu! 😇</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There are <i>millions </i>of kangaroos in Australia (anywhere from 40 to 500 million!) Unlike other species (which normally diminish as human settlement increases), kangaroos quite like the fact that we clear land for our livestock to graze on, provide water sources and cull predators. Some say kangaroos <a href="https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/is-there-a-need-to-kill-kangaroos-or-wallabies/" target="_blank">should be culled</a> to keep their numbers in check, but this is a hotly-debated topic.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Kangaroos don't sweat; they lick their forearms as a way to keep cool. As the saliva evaporates, it helps to cool the blood vessels located just beneath the skin. Smart! 👀</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You will be familiar with the kangaroo appearing on our <a href="https://www.pmc.gov.au/publications/australian-symbols-booklet/national-symbols/commonwealth-coat-arms" target="_blank">Australia coat of arms</a>, but did you know the reason (beside it being an Aussie icon)? Kangaroos can't move backwards, due to their large tail, so they symbolise a nation that is always moving forward.</span></li></ul></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrYdWmYMKA1_MWC2k3I-h3pHCJNYJy4WoFrwd5GO6jG8L2Qs4CmSEGF50JVrFt6CO5F4buzdHZl31FAhfVd9TnTitqEpfD4Rn8nW7n-XvQXj8Wc1fT3fcvSIirYukE3yeIoIwXt5rpns0KYkpi5pmP77NwTsOUIc3lPM11xDWpIivPUlmbSf4nuUmOjw/s600/Australian-Coat-of-Arms-600x500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="600" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrYdWmYMKA1_MWC2k3I-h3pHCJNYJy4WoFrwd5GO6jG8L2Qs4CmSEGF50JVrFt6CO5F4buzdHZl31FAhfVd9TnTitqEpfD4Rn8nW7n-XvQXj8Wc1fT3fcvSIirYukE3yeIoIwXt5rpns0KYkpi5pmP77NwTsOUIc3lPM11xDWpIivPUlmbSf4nuUmOjw/w427-h357/Australian-Coat-of-Arms-600x500.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Kangaroos are very similar to cows in their diet, grazing habits and digestion. They sometimes even <a href="https://synapsida.blogspot.com/2017/10/do-kangaroos-chew-cud.html" target="_blank">chew their cud</a> like cows. However, they produce significantly less methane than cows (<a href="https://letstalkscience.ca/educational-resources/stem-explained/cows-methane-and-climate-change" target="_blank">methane from cattle</a> is a big environmental problem). Scientists hope to study the bacteria in kangaroo stomachs to see if it could be implemented in domestic cattle to reduce their methane emissions. </li><li>Kangaroos have a similar lifespan to dogs - anywhere from 12 to 20 years.</li><li>Male kangaroos are a bit showy. The more buff they are, the more females they can attract. Males are often seen flexing and showing off their muscled chests, abdomen and arms. </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySMUMp91-pj_Jne7LgBeYJ-qZsySr7KIb3I2Ebg5mAFZ7Wy_IfsnIowl_l_TagzMz0_YFqUOruOq8MyQ1_iOjCp9if_t3A0_d4foepRcDJ7-jnQPNLolnWOy7WbHd4nAY4std4rl7HpBoNlhHegGl6aJXG06jdyzNuCfCauBcHBcuncRUd-D1kSkAxc4/s578/Roger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="383" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySMUMp91-pj_Jne7LgBeYJ-qZsySr7KIb3I2Ebg5mAFZ7Wy_IfsnIowl_l_TagzMz0_YFqUOruOq8MyQ1_iOjCp9if_t3A0_d4foepRcDJ7-jnQPNLolnWOy7WbHd4nAY4std4rl7HpBoNlhHegGl6aJXG06jdyzNuCfCauBcHBcuncRUd-D1kSkAxc4/w263-h397/Roger.jpg" title="Roger the Red Kangaroo - Image Source: The Kangaroo Sanctuary" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Kangaroos can hop at speeds of up to 70kmph! They can travel a distance of up to 9 metres in a single jump. 😲 Putting those big muscles to good use!</li><li style="text-align: left;">Female roos can delay the development of their embryos. One of the reasons there are so many kangaroos is that they are able to get pregnant even when still carrying a joey in the pouch. As soon as their tiny joey (about the size of a jelly bean!) is born and <a href="https://kangarooislandtoursaustralia.com.au/blog/the-life-cycle-of-a-baby-kangaroo/#:~:text=At%20approximately%20six%20months%20old,before%20relying%20only%20on%20grazing." target="_blank">makes its way to the pouch</a>, the female kangaroo can get pregnant again. However, she is able to "freeze" the embryo's development until the first joey leaves the pouch at 7-10 months of age. A kangaroo may produce up to eight joeys over her lifetime. It can look like a mother kangaroo has twins sometimes, in her pouch, but it is usually a case of her having an older and younger sibling at different stages of development. Eventually, their will be "no more room left at the inn" and Mum will permanently kick one of the joeys out of the pouch. Those long legs take up a lot of room!</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaf8PtJUgP94z6VcA1mKMmpq-O0tZar0B3h3mv8AnM2owbYob-STqt1GO4JqhhWgzKJ_Bh2Va0KD8OpYSLl72ffnT8b9MsyGOQHeC4Du_tWCQukDG0tGGZtS3kvNEU4Wrfn3rGlZKNXmHQnxIcAp24ZAPeXi951bLk7jKdD53voigPSfXVSe49SjEnEiw/s522/babyjoey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="522" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaf8PtJUgP94z6VcA1mKMmpq-O0tZar0B3h3mv8AnM2owbYob-STqt1GO4JqhhWgzKJ_Bh2Va0KD8OpYSLl72ffnT8b9MsyGOQHeC4Du_tWCQukDG0tGGZtS3kvNEU4Wrfn3rGlZKNXmHQnxIcAp24ZAPeXi951bLk7jKdD53voigPSfXVSe49SjEnEiw/w433-h339/babyjoey.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The male Western Grey kangaroo apparently smells like curry! No one really knows why... 🤷 Too many papadams? </li><li>Male kangaroos are often considered aggressive. However, attacks on humans are actually quite uncommon and usually a case of mistaken identity. Male kangaroos get a bit tetchy when female kangaroos are in heat (meaning they are ready to mate) and the males don't take too kindly to anyone muscling in on their ladies. Sometimes, they will attack a human, thinking they are a threat to their potential mating opportunity; they don't want any other male getting in the way! It is also thought that some adolescent male kangaroos might attack humans as they are practicing their fighting skills. They get a bit confused (as all teenagers do!) and can target the wrong opponent. On the whole, kangaroos are gentle, shy animals and would much rather avoid humans altogether, but if they have to defend themselves, they will! As a general rule, exercise caution around adult kangaroos, whether in the wild or in captivity - respect their boundaries! It's not worth getting injured just so you can post a selfie on your social media! </li><li>It is a sad fact that many kangaroos are injured or killed on our roads. <a href="https://campandtravel.com.au/kangaroos-and-wallabies-when-driving/" target="_blank">They do not have the best road sense</a> and will often jump out in front of traffic. For this reason, it is a good idea to avoid driving along country roads at dusk and dawn, when they are most active. If you do spot an injured kangaroo (or are unfortunate enough to hit one with your own vehicle), there are things you can (and should) do. <a href="https://www.content.isuzu.com.au/news-articles/injured-animals-road/" target="_blank">This article</a> gives some helpful advice. Remember that an injured roo can be dangerous and unpredictable.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbum8pklt5rfieGjJsdn9ovnpff0rtpqP6rbsosUvW1ELtqXMQJeKr2VCSd5BwV3QyU1c1IHZ3MmU7YuSlQizNqhxHuiMLro8k5hD4OA_kqzzAYGdOGuLJEdiznXsZRSDGBcS6H9FqoHMSA158lAGj39fxONUqsymvDDUzpjNSG-1UIs0l1DRFLhwnbT8/s1280/kangaroo-151559_1280.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1233" data-original-width="1280" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbum8pklt5rfieGjJsdn9ovnpff0rtpqP6rbsosUvW1ELtqXMQJeKr2VCSd5BwV3QyU1c1IHZ3MmU7YuSlQizNqhxHuiMLro8k5hD4OA_kqzzAYGdOGuLJEdiznXsZRSDGBcS6H9FqoHMSA158lAGj39fxONUqsymvDDUzpjNSG-1UIs0l1DRFLhwnbT8/s320/kangaroo-151559_1280.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In 2021, the Yuin Declaration for Kangaroos was created, by the late Yuin Elder <a href="https://www.ozetecture.org/max-harrison" target="_blank">Uncle Max Harrison</a>. Kangaroos are recognised as a <a href="https://deadlystory.com/page/culture/Life_Lore/Family/Totems#:~:text=A%20totem%20is%20a%20natural,caretaking%20responsibilities%20for%20their%20totems." target="_blank">living totem</a>, holding great cultural and spiritual importance for Aboriginal people, and the declaration aims to publicly acknowledge this. You can read more about the declaration <a href="https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ff1cb49c0c388343fd42a0401&id=f4218c0da2" target="_blank">here</a>, or by clicking on the image below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypCEUt1dBK4luz0cbkpXZzpEJRSuSDTQDLDjvlRZ-nFlLuq7Ved2dMCI3Mom83LiiWASXT35RrAlDAv4Gxar7D-qjfRO_1Dps9mAPGKgV8DkHerNT7qweGYTIS3GrHUwLmAMHeioFrGeketJNUHaowpt0aVc9m_Naj-t-Oa7-OH_uFgWOiEgNdUpPM18/s1608/Yuin+Declaration+Image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="1145" height="505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypCEUt1dBK4luz0cbkpXZzpEJRSuSDTQDLDjvlRZ-nFlLuq7Ved2dMCI3Mom83LiiWASXT35RrAlDAv4Gxar7D-qjfRO_1Dps9mAPGKgV8DkHerNT7qweGYTIS3GrHUwLmAMHeioFrGeketJNUHaowpt0aVc9m_Naj-t-Oa7-OH_uFgWOiEgNdUpPM18/w360-h505/Yuin+Declaration+Image.jpg" title="Image source: kangaroosalive.org" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How can we be involved in protecting and celebrating the kangaroo?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Why not try your hand at photography and enter the <a href="https://www.worldkangarooday.org/kangaroo-events/photography-competition-now-open" target="_blank">World Kangaroo Day Photo competition</a>? Entries for this years comp have closed, but you've got plenty of time to hone your skills for next year and be in the running for some cool prizes! If you don't want to enter the competition yourself, you can still be involved by voting for your favourite entry.</li><li style="text-align: left;">If you live in an area where kangaroos are frequently seen, speak to your local council about erecting "slow down for wildlife" signs - get your community involved.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Have a cake or jumble sale at your school, flea market or community event to raise funds for local wildlife rescue centres - they need all the support they can get.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Watch a documentary on kangaroos and share your knowledge with family and friends! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="384" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wj5K7o16QKI" width="463" youtube-src-id="wj5K7o16QKI"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ask your school if students and staff can paint a kangaroo mural on a wall somewhere on campus. </div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speak to your librarian about organising a World Kangaroo Day display with resources available for loan.</div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Create a <a href="https://www.kangaroosalive.org/blog/kangarooroadrescuekits" target="_blank">Road Rescue Kit</a> for you or your loved one's vehicles. Keep wildlife rescue contact numbers in your car.</div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're a driver, take care on our country roads. Stay alert for wildlife and plan your journey to avoid dawn and dusk times. Allow for extra time in your journey in case you see an injured animal along the way.</div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Read! The SIDE library has lots of resources, fiction and non-fiction, featuring kangaroos. Here's a few suggestions:</div></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVhfq7LRZBtpqccy-0bKcOIkTPIG6DDAWO_lynI6eJISOdNx-zeAJL48IVthA8wASztpHzI2Cn2dv_KAJB9VbmskpZH9d0wO5fcdAMhiVDyKfejcZqn7jVd4_2adIOmi2Kdi0d7f_BpSBAydyBbsJf5-un5fPxZctmEqWq72Pe0bw4xXJDY7dS4dkC_M/s544/Dangerous%20Bush%20Creatures.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="415" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVhfq7LRZBtpqccy-0bKcOIkTPIG6DDAWO_lynI6eJISOdNx-zeAJL48IVthA8wASztpHzI2Cn2dv_KAJB9VbmskpZH9d0wO5fcdAMhiVDyKfejcZqn7jVd4_2adIOmi2Kdi0d7f_BpSBAydyBbsJf5-un5fPxZctmEqWq72Pe0bw4xXJDY7dS4dkC_M/w149-h196/Dangerous%20Bush%20Creatures.jpg" width="149" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyTMlmtMm6gmGvWCb41hbTSVXmtM0Xd6uth1uCL0tIIiKUofdLd14_PEO7Bc2711ouIaFIstdMOXXko9bzsTgJphRkD-_0-T2mawB4GeeBwbJQllFTwPh9F4N4kZRAwFPo1OMG1lLtWV53bcptUWJg7fKF_Yqaum1HRsbKwz49yzqCm_IIUM7-wUezMU/s546/A%20is%20for%20Australian.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="527" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjx6i8Kn06MPCu285BY8nOFPPFUFZHLsawmpfX3FxoskNkvpSKj8bL4dsHnr_af6D7m5YP3_huGFboHIAFCeDsgFHfXi4Wk7mp1y5_yqWHB9LjPzFfpQvJ90okpgf-g_aqPCoqVC2rvww360-_iWtDugFUjE_zoh4HGZq9z1E1C0YcOQ5NDyX7rTcugPs/w152-h187/wildaustralian.jpeg" title="Available as Print and eBook" width="152" /></a><br /><br />These resources, and many more, are available for loan - you can search in our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/news" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au">library@side.wa.edu.au</a> to request items.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's to the mightiest of macropods, the kangaroo. May they forever be a part of our Australian life and culture 👏👏👏 🦘🦘🦘</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-80559856274505560472023-09-21T12:10:00.002+08:002023-09-21T12:11:28.997+08:00World Rhino Day - September 22<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! 😊</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Today we are going to learn all about the amazing Rhinoceros (scientific name <i>Rhinocerotidae</i>) as September 22 is <a href="https://www.worldrhinoday.org/about/" target="_blank">World Rhino Day</a>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGS4r39qJYW9waiv6IHWwU5vTaxB6hI69ohaoJPhl7dUAty0Ha7zIuOoo2Xl1VTKwX81LK95i1RSgOsYZpNbj75QECg47FOPVnLxCOuSU-4xvDhlCAe5zZuRS24UAEOi-OkrA7DpAGo4S24dWe-b-bqms4Qwo5hKdd4RIWQMo-_k8Sm40k0DLUTW7EPnE/s1280/rhinoceros-3985061_1280.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGS4r39qJYW9waiv6IHWwU5vTaxB6hI69ohaoJPhl7dUAty0Ha7zIuOoo2Xl1VTKwX81LK95i1RSgOsYZpNbj75QECg47FOPVnLxCOuSU-4xvDhlCAe5zZuRS24UAEOi-OkrA7DpAGo4S24dWe-b-bqms4Qwo5hKdd4RIWQMo-_k8Sm40k0DLUTW7EPnE/w424-h318/rhinoceros-3985061_1280.png" width="424" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Fascinating Facts</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The word rhinoceros is made up of two Greek words - <i>rhino (nose) </i>and <i>ceros </i>(horn)<i>. </i></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The rhino's horn is actually made of keratin (a substance found in your hair and fingernails) not bone. It is not attached to the skull; it's basically a compacted mass of hair that grows throughout the rhino's lifetime.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhino lifespans vary, depending on their species, but most average 40-45 years.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhinos belong to the group of mammals known as <a href="https://www.thornybush.com/odd-toed-ungulates-even-toed-ungulates/#:~:text=Basically%2C%20animals%20that%20walk%20on,and%20other%20pigs%20and%20sheep." target="_blank">odd-toed ungulates</a>.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There are five species of rhino in the world - the black and white rhinos of Africa, the Sumatran, Javan and greater one-horned rhinos of Asia.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A group of rhinos is called a "crash"!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhinos have poor eyesight. This may be why they can be aggressive - they charge first and ask questions later!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">African rhinos can easily drown in deep water, so prefer to wallow in shallow mud pools to keep cool. Their Asian cousins, however, are excellent swimmers.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhinos have no natural predators in the wild. Rarely, a calf may be attacked by a large predator such as a crocodile or lion, but it is very uncommon. Most animals have the sense to avoid the protective mama rhino!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhinos communicate with poo! Besides vocal communication (grunts, squeeks, snorts and moos), rhinos use their dung to tell their neighbours all sorts of useful information. Communal toileting sites, known as "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dung_midden" target="_blank">middens</a>", are sort of like a rhino message board. Other rhinos can smell who's in the area, who is unwell, how old everyone is, who's ready to mate and who's been eating too many donuts (ok, we may have made that bit up...). 💩</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Most wild rhino calves never meet their fathers. After mating, adult males and females go their separate ways. Male rhinos: the deadbeat dads of the animal kingdom!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't be fooled into thinking rhinos are slow, due their size. If startled, they can run with the best of them, reaching speeds of almost 50kph 😲</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhino mums are pregnant for around 15 months! They generally have only one calf (twins are rare) and will wean their offspring when they are about 18 months old. But the bubs stay with Mum for another couple of years. Growing up takes a long time when you can reach a weight of 3 tons! You can watch the incredible birth of a rare greater one-horned rhino in the video below:<br /><br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="334" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wkw2_p5OJXw" width="402" youtube-src-id="Wkw2_p5OJXw"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><b>The Important Role Played by Rhinos</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sure, rhinos are beautiful, fascinating, unique animals, but did you know they play an important role in the environment? Rhinos are recognised as a "<a href="https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/keystone-species/" target="_blank">keystone species</a>" - this means their presence within an ecosystem has a direct effect on other organisms within that system. They are "<a href="https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/megaherbivore" target="_blank">mega-herbivores</a>", meaning they significantly alter the habitat in which they live, thus directly affecting anything else that lives there too. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Geo-forming</b> - rhinos love to wallow in mud puddles. When they do this, they help to keep existing water holes open, creating drinking sites for other animals. The create small "wallow dams" that are safer spots for prey animals to gather (less likely to get stuck in large bodies of mud or be attacked by predators hiding in deeper water). Each time they have a mud bath, the mud that accumulates on the rhino's is removed from the water hole and distributed in other areas (as it dries and crumbles off). This enriches other areas of soil. It is reported that rhinos have an even greater impact in this way than elephants. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Mobile fertilisation units </b>- rhinos poop a lot, around 20kg a day! Their dung fertilises the soil and provides resources for other species. <a href="https://www.theanimalfacts.com/insects-spiders/african-dung-beetle/" target="_blank">Dung beetles</a> love a good pile of poop! These beetles are an important part of the food chain, providing a nutritious snack for many smaller carnivores. Rhino dung also contains undigested seed which is another food source for birds and other wildlife.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Supporting bug life </b>- rhinos are plagued by all sorts of bugs. They are host to botflies, ticks and flies. Whilst these may be annoying to the rhino, they are an important part of the food chain, providing birds and <a href="https://africageographic.com/stories/whats-the-difference-between-turtles-tortoises-and-terrapins/" target="_blank">terrapins</a> (small turtles) with a ready source of protein. It's not unusual to see rhinos with birdy hitchhikers on their backs, hanging around for a tasty takeaway.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Lawn goals</b> - rhinos are nature's lawnmowers. They graze constantly and keep the longer grasses at a shorter height. This enables the growth of shorter annual grasses and other plants, providing suitable grazing areas for animals and birds that feed on them.<br /><br /></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Tough but Vulnerable</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhinos may <i>look</i> tough, but they are considered vulnerable in regards to their numbers around the world. Poaching, destruction of habitat and the spread of human civilisation has seen their population dwindle to a mere 27'000 in the wild. That number may seem like a lot but, when you compare it to the half a million individuals we had at the beginning of the twentieth century, it is frighteningly low (and decreasing all the time). The <a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sumatran-rhino" target="_blank">Sumatran Rhino</a> has as few as 35 individuals left in the world 😓</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Perhaps the biggest threat to rhinos </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(beside habitat loss) </span><span style="font-family: arial;">is <a href="https://www.savetherhino.org/rhino-info/threats/poaching-rhino-horn/#:~:text=Credit%3A%20Sarah%20Nelson-,Poaching%20for%20rhino%20horn,to%20display%20success%20and%20wealth." target="_blank">poaching</a>. Animals are killed mainly for the horn, which is believed by many to possess medicinal benefits (despite there being no evidence to support this). Rhino horn is also seen as status symbol in some cultures; a gifted rhino horn would be a much-prized decorative piece in the home. Many rhinos (one every sixteen hours) are brutally butchered for their horn and often left to die an agonising, slow death. In 2017, photojournalist Brent Stirton won the <a href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy" target="_blank">Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award</a> for his photo of a deceased black rhino, killed for its commercially valuable horn. This helped to raise awareness of this horrific industry, but the battle is far from won. You can see view the photos <a href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/the-brutal-reality-of-rhino-poaching.html" target="_blank">here</a> (*warning: these photos are distressing - proceed with caution*). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Some Good News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Conservationists, governments, activists and scientists are all working together to protect rhinos now and into the future. One program is using IVF and surrogate rhino mums to halt the impending extinction of Northern White Rhinos. You can learn about this in the video below:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ETqJarBP_p4" width="474" youtube-src-id="ETqJarBP_p4"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.savetherhino.org/asia/indonesia/good-news-for-2023-two-more-javan-rhinos/" target="_blank">Two new Javan rhinos</a> were caught on hidden camera this year, deep within the Ujung Julon National Park in Indonesia. There are less than 80 Javan rhinos left in the world and each individual is incredibly important. Adding two more to the population is a great step forward! And just look at that cute little baby rhino bottom! 😍 Interestingly, this particular species of rhino is at risk due to a unique threat, not common to other rhinos - fishing! That's right, illegal fishing in the national park creates an environmental and physical disturbance to these shy creatures who are pushed further away from coastal waters and out into the open. This makes them more vulnerable to poaching.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaia9U8RIRPNvCoES66AOSrFPNno8EAQf-1jdzvUqvTuOVxv_pGrR6NEzymjDBqc3HTXJU-UM6hYBlXv5KdrS14nRcE-DOz6sufFmRbMaxxbvqGmQfVRkpCYfp5bFAPtV_8yarlaM60nnu8mm8bWwywmMhdOHGjo745_-6kqBnrBcY8VglLfN_T35nmU/s1024/JavanRhinos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaia9U8RIRPNvCoES66AOSrFPNno8EAQf-1jdzvUqvTuOVxv_pGrR6NEzymjDBqc3HTXJU-UM6hYBlXv5KdrS14nRcE-DOz6sufFmRbMaxxbvqGmQfVRkpCYfp5bFAPtV_8yarlaM60nnu8mm8bWwywmMhdOHGjo745_-6kqBnrBcY8VglLfN_T35nmU/w381-h254/JavanRhinos.jpg" width="381" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This month, Africa's biggest conservation organisation was able to <a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/africa-ngo-purchases-worlds-largest-captive-rhino-population-to-rewild-them-across-the-continent/" target="_blank">purchase an entire herd</a> of white rhinos and plans to "re-wild" them in secret locations over the next ten years. These bred-in-captivity rhinos were part of a project called Platinum Rhino which aimed to flood the East Asian horn trade with sustainably harvested horns (which would considerably lower the price and make poaching a less financially rewarding occupation). Legalising the rhino horn trade is very controversial - you can read some of the arguments, for and against the trade, <a href="https://www.savetherhino.org/poaching-crisis/debate-should-the-global-trade-of-rhino-horn-be-legalised/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This year, for the <a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/for-the-first-time-since-1977-zero-rhinos-were-poached-in-indias-parks/" target="_blank">first time since 1977</a>, no rhinos were poached in the Indian state of Assam, one of the richest biodiversity zones in the world. Two years earlier, a special anti-poaching task force was set up to protect the rhinos within the national parks - looks like it worked! 😊</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Wales is a long way from South Africa, but that's where an amazing <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-wales-62178689" target="_blank">group of dogs</a> are being trained to protect wild rhinos. The dogs, of various breed, are able to literally sniff out poachers and their caches of hidden bushmeat (yuck!).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The COVID pandemic wasn't fun for anyone, but it <i>did</i> have one advantage; there was a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-55889766" target="_blank">distinct decline</a> in poaching as a result of bans on travel and reduction in smuggling.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>The Rhino / Dragon Connection</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rhinos are not generally something you would connect with dragons but in the <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lindwurmbrunnen#:~:text=In%20the%2013th%20century%20a,the%20dragon%20like%20a%20fish." target="_blank">Austrian town of Klagenfurt</a>, that's exactly what happened. Sort of. According to legend, a dragon was causing all sorts of drama in the town, back in the 13th century, and knights were called in to try and capture the pesky monster. A brave young man caught the dragon by using a bull tied to a chain as bait (poor moo-moo!). Fast forward to 1335 and the dragon's skull was found in a nearby quarry and then proudly displayed it in the town hall. Later, a massive statue was built to represent the beast and its place in local history. What does all this have to do with rhinos, you ask? Well, the skull that was found was not actually from a dragon but from a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolly_rhinoceros" target="_blank">prehistoric woolly rhinocerous</a>! What a mistake to make! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvVRiUt5tQv4fYKXIFQhyR11E9aP2oTZ3xQ23R_k5DiLYI0u47IoYkBacQoq3FnhD-vE0b10GwIZ-bvMBDpnKLCpNWiOf7f_ieOYaGGiHcMq-XLK4L4uq7c4Fz-n3dspzdIaIaoiJc0c0M_fsVP3pMEOmVLdpOHZuEJY-LU6NCu-qViERZt9oWYZRb0M/s1280/rhinowurm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1280" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvVRiUt5tQv4fYKXIFQhyR11E9aP2oTZ3xQ23R_k5DiLYI0u47IoYkBacQoq3FnhD-vE0b10GwIZ-bvMBDpnKLCpNWiOf7f_ieOYaGGiHcMq-XLK4L4uq7c4Fz-n3dspzdIaIaoiJc0c0M_fsVP3pMEOmVLdpOHZuEJY-LU6NCu-qViERZt9oWYZRb0M/w383-h278/rhinowurm.jpg" title="c. Wikipedia" width="383" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPPGpXEsqr_zpMMRHX3qGQoWbi5HbIYvmATKFTa2A2hD7_Z2GHuTjVnQLH89bavezpVs_Pbq3HHEu51KppwIpBDlyBf-ffv8aYVzUvDAd3PyYkS7e-bkKx1croshNCgGFR9LOKrybjb7y3SQyqw1pVhDzVKkjX1pRWNbF7A9aj2d-xqIMt3Xwa3pTsyI/s450/Rhinoskull.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="450" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPPPGpXEsqr_zpMMRHX3qGQoWbi5HbIYvmATKFTa2A2hD7_Z2GHuTjVnQLH89bavezpVs_Pbq3HHEu51KppwIpBDlyBf-ffv8aYVzUvDAd3PyYkS7e-bkKx1croshNCgGFR9LOKrybjb7y3SQyqw1pVhDzVKkjX1pRWNbF7A9aj2d-xqIMt3Xwa3pTsyI/w394-h270/Rhinoskull.jpg" title="c. American Museum of Natural History" width="394" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span> If you'd like to read more about these fascinating creatures, or you just like stories where they are featured, t</span>he SIDE Library has some riveting rhino-related resources (now <i>that's</i> a tongue-twister!) Here's a few suggestions:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2j6SGIAMIFU0m848S0chMr8KBGYz0qkCuak9rFbFeJ4U0WJ6_O3fRjX7IpZRes_dSFyWRbjfh1_eJ8auvD2CQ9RndLIfCey5GvNIJyIcB_xGQAf1Fi7INiFojwVmCscL8xngkGtJ3zQ8DvkHSPIpHdk79YKAMfF-y8VN15dJTKOtPJspF88GgNDJjmk/s2339/Beast%20World.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1524" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2j6SGIAMIFU0m848S0chMr8KBGYz0qkCuak9rFbFeJ4U0WJ6_O3fRjX7IpZRes_dSFyWRbjfh1_eJ8auvD2CQ9RndLIfCey5GvNIJyIcB_xGQAf1Fi7INiFojwVmCscL8xngkGtJ3zQ8DvkHSPIpHdk79YKAMfF-y8VN15dJTKOtPJspF88GgNDJjmk/w138-h212/Beast%20World.jpg" width="138" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBaBz-sKwUIbhk9X0SvIMhGMHbYZqKlQ2ce6zh2It5bET3p-sBmSAxE6i7mOrPvJ41T_a0m_k1eme1sTkQSGqfy_VAi6YrUb_KTXXgI25u9I8pwu7o3MMjwj2cjRez_C9TIVCYcIbpuo8NWWVCNX_B_iIQSy_fY7V6Q6Nfmhxu2QCRlU8FEGEgmVo2_sc/s466/evie%20and%20rhino.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can search for these (and more!) in our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/news" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a>, or email the library direct at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au">library@side.wa.edu.au</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Let's hope we have rhinos in the wild for many, many generations to come. They are amazing animals! 🦏🦏🦏</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-4421343307855223402023-08-28T12:08:00.001+08:002023-08-28T12:29:33.112+08:00Children's Book Week 2023®<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello Everyone 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span>The whirlwind that is <a href="https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week" target="_blank">Children's Book Week </a></span><span face=""Google Sans", arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week" target="_blank">®</a></span></span><span> has come and gone for yet another year!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyP8h2QsfYYFMprHriGAi35XOPgbBXLDyxcCWINSTblMbYWg3eKNMVAsLAcWmvMg2gNymUV4T5sdy7EY6Prk96QOj7h-GBdsi7o8w68RxJ8T_ao7W9iTmZSFpwRFaOsOFzQahJTj7ul4Zw2Z6rK0eOrplfvl2p_flN8Rp-oaOTkV6OCSqB7joLxkb8Ug/s320/mqdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="320" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyP8h2QsfYYFMprHriGAi35XOPgbBXLDyxcCWINSTblMbYWg3eKNMVAsLAcWmvMg2gNymUV4T5sdy7EY6Prk96QOj7h-GBdsi7o8w68RxJ8T_ao7W9iTmZSFpwRFaOsOFzQahJTj7ul4Zw2Z6rK0eOrplfvl2p_flN8Rp-oaOTkV6OCSqB7joLxkb8Ug/w384-h216/mqdefault.jpg" width="384" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This year's theme was "Read, Grow, Inspire" and our students and staff really got into the spirit of things with their creative costumes. We'll have a look at those in just a moment but, first up, let's check out this year's <a href="https://cbca.org.au/winners-2023" target="_blank">winning authors and illustrators</a>:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Book of the Year (Older Readers)</u></b><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Neverlanders (Graphic Novel) by Tom Taylor & Jon Sommariva <b>(Winner)</b></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Completely Normal by Biffy James <b>(Honour)</b></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Other Side of Tomorrow by Hayley Lawrence<b> (Honour)</b></span></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Book of the Year (Younger Readers)</u><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Runt by Craig Silvey <b>(Winner)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Evie and Rhino by Nerida McMullin <b>(Honour)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Raven's Song by Zana Fraillon and Bren MacDibble <b>(Honour)</b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><u>Book of the Year (Early Childhood)</u></b><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Where the Lyrebird Lives by Vicki Conley <b>(Winner)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Bev and Kev by Katrina Germein <b>(Honour)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Snap! by Anna Walker<b> (Honour)</b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Picture Book of the Year</u><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">My Strange Shrinking Parents by Zeno Sworder <b>(Winner)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Dirt by Sea by Michael Wagner and Tom Jellett <b>(Honour)</b><br />Paradise Sands: a Story of Enchantment by Levi Pinfold</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Paradise Sands: a Story of Enchantment by Levi Pinfold<b> (Honour)</b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Eve Pownall Award</u><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Deep: Dive into Hidden Worlds by Jess McGeachin <b>(Winner)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Come Together: Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples by Isaiah Firebrace<b> (Honour)</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Wild Australian Life by Leonard Cronin<b> (Honour)</b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><u><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">CBCA Award for New Illustrator</span></u></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Tiny Wonders by Sally Soweol Han<b> (Winner)</b></span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Congratulations to all the winners and honour recipients! What a tough (but enjoyable) job the judges must have had! 🙌</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE Library was decorated from top to bottom with Book Week displays, banners and bunting:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_qBKrqC3sfwwcyTi_ArsHWTjScdujeNk3KTT8dTvS2B4OJGEGtnoUJeGEa9uSnwQUIZVPeQjZY41ok_3gjLLPplpxnPV3-42U_4hQNOtScDeRrMlRQOTb9IPLIzt_-9O6ds123hVz-33C1o2tHjuaPDapDw6cYU7mk-cP4h3yaZw9M9NZWVfIFgZoL4/s2016/Display%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_qBKrqC3sfwwcyTi_ArsHWTjScdujeNk3KTT8dTvS2B4OJGEGtnoUJeGEa9uSnwQUIZVPeQjZY41ok_3gjLLPplpxnPV3-42U_4hQNOtScDeRrMlRQOTb9IPLIzt_-9O6ds123hVz-33C1o2tHjuaPDapDw6cYU7mk-cP4h3yaZw9M9NZWVfIFgZoL4/w406-h305/Display%2010.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; 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We were thrilled to see so many students, online all around the world, taking part in the fun of Book Week.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv8azx8qTqLY4UwxAiXz25j_WnId2AU8yqF6_wAMJeHffG7p2ANBrvlMbpJjYDGm-6NLcQu-q17ndtnLddDwiUOYlD71EMDSqB90TwnXKaaY99EVviiFUf5mt7nSruSCrXi2N7Uh0XcLNjW2rQT6MzGF1iAMAxssPj34tLDXVGKVOHxMvxs409LD9KTU/s6000/IMG_0284.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv8azx8qTqLY4UwxAiXz25j_WnId2AU8yqF6_wAMJeHffG7p2ANBrvlMbpJjYDGm-6NLcQu-q17ndtnLddDwiUOYlD71EMDSqB90TwnXKaaY99EVviiFUf5mt7nSruSCrXi2N7Uh0XcLNjW2rQT6MzGF1iAMAxssPj34tLDXVGKVOHxMvxs409LD9KTU/w527-h351/IMG_0284.JPG" title="SIDE Staff - Leederville Campus" width="527" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Teacher-Librarian Amy dressed up all week, including these three spectacular costumes:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo4NvQVUh8yeiWh8zTwwroU4cOfh8yODJEKzSDAx8t4ZyQX1rZW7lNVKtyyoIDTPfkcCLW0e9YmSzLJwoh8YxVmnl4K3-viiTPCFVLPRshqk3ZsOU-jgAASL_YxS2Bn6qY3o2hPjsdjyzTFmzeIa9KH51sTV1dFNdTivQua41G3uxGhpZgSnuRJz7XTc/s889/amynimh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="667" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo4NvQVUh8yeiWh8zTwwroU4cOfh8yODJEKzSDAx8t4ZyQX1rZW7lNVKtyyoIDTPfkcCLW0e9YmSzLJwoh8YxVmnl4K3-viiTPCFVLPRshqk3ZsOU-jgAASL_YxS2Bn6qY3o2hPjsdjyzTFmzeIa9KH51sTV1dFNdTivQua41G3uxGhpZgSnuRJz7XTc/w182-h243/amynimh.jpg" title="TL Amy as Nimh from "The Other Side of the Sky"" width="182" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdZwwrYI563NTSdzWjuFKeTclQRaw68q0dEnxnvh4qsRF_tCCaUUPZkbFbZ9o4bChf3O3NAumrNTdb29X8WTAQaYXrIPjGaTQwjJHliTPAoWquQfS6kX4Bj2Pc4ix4gCdEGLRT45GVr7huy7XGHzPPZQEAk1NBWddTYeV0UGpWUqJMwovXLddL_dTDaw/s889/amycosta.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We also had a couple of Greg Heffleys (from Diary of a Wimpy Kid)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIKXh1Bcd9mlDUf5i34CnwyC116Uryw9xtdSrR15B7c74TzeCja20fXe_D-UzZeeU0syY_6Xnse_DwZNNgTWlw1AuXEHsgsLy6Dlzx-0IFFAdcIzrYLkhSwKC7ZqKx1O0Qm40Qcue_5BAmYSGOkYTEOtBR6VMPyEu0_R5l5Bqntct9ZUxKC1UoZnFqMo/s771/Conor%20as%20Greg%20Heffley.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="708" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIKXh1Bcd9mlDUf5i34CnwyC116Uryw9xtdSrR15B7c74TzeCja20fXe_D-UzZeeU0syY_6Xnse_DwZNNgTWlw1AuXEHsgsLy6Dlzx-0IFFAdcIzrYLkhSwKC7ZqKx1O0Qm40Qcue_5BAmYSGOkYTEOtBR6VMPyEu0_R5l5Bqntct9ZUxKC1UoZnFqMo/w294-h320/Conor%20as%20Greg%20Heffley.jpg" title="Student Conor as Greg Heffley (Saudi Arabia)" width="294" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIvjeSuUI0QQCdt15TWR-bJWI1VKxkSm_fGTbxFvHpf5BL4OUekdLSi9Vto4QR9FPyO2aapVW5sHOG5aHD7pQCKJ9ju70pLsihNPIF6ILpXKCbpJIuA-6gXZFWJaVejn2v5v2dZQRlSLxIfvoleNBc34S4EnL5Wn53R4FqAtCnhgjSwg9hXnX4BqiSeM/s889/Paul.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="1185" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAbIRuwZ0oDn6dT9QUfNBy9OxPm5sPKXquacaMPDBO44VBDMcu0qfU7hOk4YS3ej7jg2laLfrduvtSd9SmBpOV7KkFEhY3n62oaGORUoJKNUribz9gztG6HaB5EB-3JQKx1vEeK-Ckffez8Wu4boA4EGCfz4KVE36RYQH3N84VgzO4BX_VZZelXNTPlU/w439-h330/student%20services.jpg" title="Student Services team as the crayons from "The Day the Crayons Quit"" width="439" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the dress-ups. It was so fabulous to see you all taking part and joining in with the fun, wherever you are in the world! We couldn't include everyone here, but if you're a SIDE student, don't forget to have a look at the full "Virtual Costume Parade" in Moodle. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you'd like to borrow any of the books listed, please search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/news" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> or contact us direct at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au" target="_blank">library@side.wa.edu.au</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">And now the countdown begins until next year's Book Week! Plenty of time to get your costume sorted! 😃</span></div></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-73711179364799447412023-08-18T14:19:00.003+08:002023-08-18T14:19:29.312+08:00Football Frenzy (Celebrating Women in Sport)<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have you all been following the triumphs and losses of Australia's beloved women's soccer team, the Matildas? Their semi-finals game against England was a nail-biter! So sad to see the Matildas pipped at the post, but what a tremendous effort; every player on the field gave their all. Let's see if they can bring their A-game for their match against Sweden, later this week!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">To celebrate all things FIFA Women's World Cup, the SIDE Library has been displaying lots of posters, articles and Matilda-related resources to show our support for the girls in green and gold.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYvoDOW9s-4f3BP7pJvEfIa1SkpnkBACsdUf1YKdlwcexq3B0LidyuRP8LfraS2OBUt-D3BNdAaIgFV-Sb65R5kiN_l62JzfFcbY6Ye-gIHuw1kDHYiPyd3slZqdIAfFzIEvoEuzFX7I4jz_G3acr30Rv69fZVxNDdvjCbzrcNRvzgiceqEsQq0RkL6U/s640/Fifa1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYvoDOW9s-4f3BP7pJvEfIa1SkpnkBACsdUf1YKdlwcexq3B0LidyuRP8LfraS2OBUt-D3BNdAaIgFV-Sb65R5kiN_l62JzfFcbY6Ye-gIHuw1kDHYiPyd3slZqdIAfFzIEvoEuzFX7I4jz_G3acr30Rv69fZVxNDdvjCbzrcNRvzgiceqEsQq0RkL6U/w444-h333/Fifa1.jpg" width="444" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghuthTh_EEFStV4FvXGaDAsB_Xa6OcljAtU0R7W_HTiBvbsrB4uJFL9CahA2jrRUbsj06QJL1iDGTtlcdZ7f2B4EEH7XZv96Du1Mfy16tbXvOo0SpwUprb5fElujb1DpGkvT-uz2PklPP6YRmndydTDXQeL7vBr5t7zI1rSWCT8qKpbaq9AjxcafV-8M/s640/fifa2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghuthTh_EEFStV4FvXGaDAsB_Xa6OcljAtU0R7W_HTiBvbsrB4uJFL9CahA2jrRUbsj06QJL1iDGTtlcdZ7f2B4EEH7XZv96Du1Mfy16tbXvOo0SpwUprb5fElujb1DpGkvT-uz2PklPP6YRmndydTDXQeL7vBr5t7zI1rSWCT8qKpbaq9AjxcafV-8M/s320/fifa2.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YZDBIJXYJHd2dgxukavRhobApYwB46eGG-UkgIknVOLBKGEDvdFSPAHwxjXfOU02uoVdcwIptGm8ApI1q6BK0Z6qfg-bSMmZ0MLaRBqY40_Ez8PfyrIlx0qEZL7XBe4zKXC6yLAIDJZsBVAhHmG_hs2tLdBeNytnRFaOU1tDmWOzCHBjiSbsJRTO_3Q/s640/fifa3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmWAaCT_jMwGb4fJpPBpsOI5-fvjy7Ytqj6U0_begJG-_pXeH5pWyO1N2suhgG_mgEIKKW8OEKp6JrRg3BFaikyLHAO0_O-4hPhfxNQlWNCL8ugqNigqLwlEhmMjmU2ci-RvqsFJOMjuwIbWG5ogK9ujWXPJ6Wo7TbE7kg-wIPF1qbq9KwOSCmsGivSc/s320/fifa6.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Fun Matilda Facts</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Did you know the Matildas wear different coloured hair accessories for <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/matildas-headbands/" target="_blank">special reasons</a>?</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sam Kerr religiously eats pasta before every match.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">She's been wearing the same shin guards for 16 years!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The team may have ended up being called the Soccertoos, but viewers <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/the-soccertoos-the-bizarre-way-the-matildas-got-their-name/wcpjlirb4dgp1qch33qepzkt2" target="_blank">polled to vote</a> on a name thankfully chose the Matildas! The name also derives some of its origins from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgcvmVjlZWw" target="_blank">giant kangaroo mascot</a> at the 1984 Commonwealth Games.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When Sam Kerr was a child, she would hide her gender in order to play soccer on a boy's team; there were no other options for girls wanting to play soccer at that time in her community. How times have changed!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The team earn approximately $90,000 each for playing in the quarter finals of the World Cup. If they had gone all the way the final, and won, they would pocket around $400,000 each! 😲</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In 2015 the Matildas went on strike over poor pay. They were only receiving a tenth of a Socceroo salary at the time😡</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Want to know what music motivates Sam Kerr? Click <a href="https://music.apple.com/nz/playlist/sam-kerr-music-that-moves-me/pl.c14b5e57a4d84d6598d65cc66638f6a5" target="_blank">here</a> for her playlist.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Defender <a href="https://www.matildas.com.au/player/clare-polkinghorne" target="_blank">Clare Polkinghorne</a> is considered a veteran Matilda. She started with the team in 2006, when she was 17 years old.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.matildas.com.au/player/mary-fowler" target="_blank">Mary Fowler </a>(Forward) spent much of her childhood in the Netherlands. She can speak fluent Dutch.</span></li></ul></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Matildas aren't the only women in sport and we have lots of resources to reflect that. Here's a few recommendations, both fiction and non-fiction, if you're keen to find out more:</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22elyse%20perry%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=elyse%20perry&origin=" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="355" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc8R5W5cS1DBSwotX77ueQqROGcpkovnhk4P4i85NyAio0Q_VOW9rR-Ponix8bHO5dgJhDYfEvEWq9ycN0kXX3PEhzPpbJq8vNkKDZtZ6QlN2yenRfoA_8LRhm1wjGUItKkigSBoeMDgFZlKPrgCbHpP0yknlkcVIthW_PIqav3ipsej-qzweq4Wlhd0/w191-h294/Elyse%20Perry.jpg" title="Elyse Perry Series - Print and eBook" width="191" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22sam%20kerr%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=sam%20kerr&operator=bestMatch&available=false&includeNonPhysical=true&reviewedOnly=false&isAcceleratedReader=false&dataFile=false&sort=%7B%22field%22%3A%22relevanceRanking%22%2C%22direction%22%3A%22desc%22%2C%22label%22%3A%22Relevance%22%2C%22active%22%3Atrue%2C%22asc%22%3Afalse%7D&pageSize=100&origin=" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="353" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUWHWpuX-ouQz8xqEEFOm1wYhUfXDefh66Z8SMjDgna1nE1EFNdejAxeJZGzPsf375m3TOjj_ny0yWKmXfvKT6PynJbLwgkuWs2IWZag-VF7XlAAQzG2nvWmidsFeAZYMhIdAkZci_QsCsO3W14OiDjNsYjFNohIVGY0AbYHofHidorwqBwoD6sTBBS0/w190-h294/Sam%20Kerr.jpg" title="Sam Kerr - Kicking Goals Series" width="190" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/1513731dc0a8011864bf0028000f9fe9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="354" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9n9bo9Ltb1dt3MgD_sv13MQD151ip4asB4fakJNeq9w--tKcTefNgwvW5Dh2kqnu8CUmoeQT3XFwd18BgAn2U0ArQL8_yqXsfPvBoRI58sJkOINfoH6Qyy7cIJtE9u8tWnr9QoqCStTe2xIZAYWSCtsg6tod_Vp_BXCumKYrmC3-rkO2PvoZp4JZBjc/w183-h282/What%20makes%20a%20matilda.jpg" title="What Makes a Matilda (Print)" width="183" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/6612e579c0a8011800938ad4000892eb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="227" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvi09qtQ3_wLODvbc7KBjzi135ZHVNtr00vqRSrLSTWv0YtSypR0ALZHqBS_zSjXoYWG1bWzjMGx3gPQfHAkPzNzX0r8I9ZjkqiDUes8-Lm5BpygxHxbYvpMOZeJqj5UpYOimMy1_oU1R9bL8eMmDHpIQBLGWkfTYe_RX9mS6oTzjkuoK03ka_nsgU-Go/w183-h279/serena.jpg" title="Serena Williams : My Life - Queen of the Court (Print)" width="183" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22jo%20stanley%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=jo%20stanley&origin=" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="344" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZE7XKuu_agZdM3dbcFbpy-3KioVUSTb4C98W7J9i0NZebIRokGIqJNT2tA3c6BML0wYSNDY0C0_omVko4diXsAWtu2Pt4DGwflgp08HUdlUV2RJR3h4t2sH9dfXBiEbAHEnaMhg64yyFcfZ0BbVdM_QkMOR3PhiKadMNvKPW1CuTzsYUogA4N_kgRRQ8/w174-h275/Jo%20Stanley.jpg" title="Jo Stanley - Play Like a Girl Series" width="174" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/aa3d4c74c0a8011801255a6200006a5f" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="353" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxaUpdbM4XXRG5uQIAq3gwe0YDuYh_wyDivx1d3T5imQNvhe3P0i9tjIodpyE7AJN_eetOX64FLajzKocWTshMaxYvw2iszz0IBg9KpjAiYuV9MPzFZ27QeomxM--tBuVz1vb-elXXjtNsh45CCJKemg8IZuy0dN95YGsieQRq1H60TXb64zZHzAH7HE/w179-h276/Meg%20Lanning.jpg" title="I can Be Series: Meg Lanning (Print)" width="179" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22cathy%20freeman%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=cathy%20freeman&origin=" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="322" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfgASrV6xE9h2ncuSpjQGubbTBPw_CoETK6yPi5wl8IMIstNEtldowsHEnyzOOGp_bGVB1pA0sNhyOxyRcQlyQ7CpvWWEG3zQPf-mco5PNVhKvbalYTMWZOaLywBXiILQA0S8wMRyiAWebduS9wLlPpmZMrrZQE7Zw2eDOT8LV0P8tu6CaxZbSnt8IRU/w170-h265/cathyF.jpg" title="Cathy: Her Own Story" width="170" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/06862d57c0a801180c35d721000cd854" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="257" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogUahSkTItK0nSepFIiv7kcB1gpZ8AUDAgLY--ZTio7Z47MgFWJt7Q3gzay-JUSargvmPSu8EHdIsXvjc_YD_yFoUf7MqbpQWU4WdCk2gN7Stu1aQuRB5OjTsijOpP1h0hRjo63FDu6z9wLwlVM5ql5Op9_CbGfLKkCgxOmJmH0-EJZx5Uvu06WFMZ0E/w198-h266/sisters.jpg" title="Sister Secrets - Cate and Bronte Campbell (Print)" width="198" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">For more resources, including books, DVDs, eBooks and audiobooks, search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/news" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edua.au" target="_blank">library@side.wa.edu.au </a></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />We will be cheering on the Matildas as they fight for third place in the World Cup this weekend. Win or lose, they are still champions to us, as are all our elite sports SIDE students! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-34188984197173764582023-08-10T09:38:00.000+08:002023-08-10T09:38:14.110+08:00World Lion Day - August 10th<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Roooooaaaaaaaar! Hello everyone! 😀 </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">August 10th is the time to celebrate that magnificent king of the jungle, the lion; it's <a href="https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/august/world-lion-day.htm" target="_blank">World Lion Day</a>! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">🦁</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30vACvhYW_DfypboVqab26LzV5qwE_xLA1-KacWSjdrq0Sl56tL4SG4YHrvoYkTJdnLKK3G_4cv8AMgfGalB9MHfIHU8a38mjjpAoR5pP4RsQhMrw_0bZsGL5PNQl8PtEV508B-lkRcMJZRZlAPhDc2riwUQwz20pb3Wa8wGJpzstI0hmfgJ_cGtnlTw/s1280/LION.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1280" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30vACvhYW_DfypboVqab26LzV5qwE_xLA1-KacWSjdrq0Sl56tL4SG4YHrvoYkTJdnLKK3G_4cv8AMgfGalB9MHfIHU8a38mjjpAoR5pP4RsQhMrw_0bZsGL5PNQl8PtEV508B-lkRcMJZRZlAPhDc2riwUQwz20pb3Wa8wGJpzstI0hmfgJ_cGtnlTw/w511-h332/LION.jpg" width="511" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">These majestic creatures are renowned for their bravery, strength and beauty and many poets, storytellers, scientists and historical figures have sung their praises. Despite their mighty reputation, lions are considered a "vulnerable" species; their population in many areas is in steady decline, due to poaching, destruction of their environment, decline in available prey and the spread of human populations. As few as 20,000 wild lions remain in Africa today. 😔</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">World Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the plight of the lion in three ways:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Bringing focus and attention to the species in general.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Reducing the impact humans have on the species - protecting environments and creating more national parks.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Educating people about big cats and their dangers. so as to prevent human/cat interactions that can result in the killing of the animals.</span></li></ol></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Did you know.....?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Nearly all wild lions live in Africa, but there is a very small population of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiatic_lion" target="_blank">Asiatic lions</a> in West India. African lions have several subspecies - the Barbary (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbary_lion" target="_blank">thought to now be extinct</a>), the West African, the Ethiopian, The Transvaal, The Congo, Masai and Southwest African.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lions are not actually the "King of the Jungle" - they live in grasslands and plains.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Male lions weigh as much as 190kg; females are generally around 70kg lighter. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The mane on a male lion grows longer and darker as they age. They are a sign of dominance and show other lions around them that they are strong and powerful and not to be messed with! Testosterone is believed to be responsible for the growth and development of the mane - this is why females and castrated male lions do not have them (or at least have a smaller mane).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lions can eat up to 40kg of meat in one sitting. That's some barbecue!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While other animals avoid storms, lions make the most of the noise and bad weather conditions. Other animals may find it difficult to hear, see and smell predators at this time, so they are easier targets for hungry lions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A group of lions is called a pride and usually consists of about 15 lions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lionesses share responsibility for rearing the cubs (baby lions) in their pride; a cub can suckle from any lactating lioness in the group. Handy!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cubs are born with rosettes and spots - these help to camouflage them. Cubs are in danger from predators and lions from other prides. A male lion will often kill cubs from a rival male's pride. </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybE6oCv31oKpWjbr2kT6S8cxtf_w3MX205i26ttUFViYzbgzy9mWmuORUyMvArZMqSpkpuGoisJzjkX6nZw9xsd8Pj8mpXdasWDTY1HTaDS3cBBt13ZHZ10RvHfNrhCs8wlSPYjgbseuw4t2jdUp32GMtzgfB5asYmRkn7gLnhaEjaKDSnnk4R_RzTdA/s1248/BabyLion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="1248" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybE6oCv31oKpWjbr2kT6S8cxtf_w3MX205i26ttUFViYzbgzy9mWmuORUyMvArZMqSpkpuGoisJzjkX6nZw9xsd8Pj8mpXdasWDTY1HTaDS3cBBt13ZHZ10RvHfNrhCs8wlSPYjgbseuw4t2jdUp32GMtzgfB5asYmRkn7gLnhaEjaKDSnnk4R_RzTdA/w437-h258/BabyLion.jpg" width="437" /></a></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You think your domestic cat sleeps a long time? Lions nap for up to 21 hours hours every day! Males rest more than females; their main job is to protect the pride from attack. Females do most of the hunting while their menfolk take a nap or patrol the area for intruders.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A meat-heavy diet takes a lot of energy to digest. Lions do not eat every day. They hunt, feast and then chill out for a few days (until their bellies start rumbling again!). Hunting is often done later in the day, when it is cooler.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lions are an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apex_predator" target="_blank">apex predator</a>. They are not actively hunted by any animal other than human beings. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Humans kill around 600 lions every year 😠</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lions typically live 12-15 years (much like a domestic dog). One of the world's oldest known wild lions, known as <a href="https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/05/15/one-of-the-worlds-oldest-lions-killed-in-africa-as-end-of-drought-increases-conflict-with-#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20world's%20oldest,village%20borders%20Amboseli%20National%20Park." target="_blank">Loonkiito</a>, lived to be 19 years of age. He was killed recently when he wandered into a village searching for food.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">An adult male lion's roar can be heard up to 8km away.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">They can run at a speed of up to 81kmph! Get your sneakers on!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hybrid lions do exist. Fans of the movie <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XVMfNIJ53I" target="_blank">Napoleon Dynamite</a> will have heard of a liger - a cross between a male lion and a female tiger. A tigron is the offspring of a male tiger and a lioness. Then there's a leopon - the offspring of a tiger and a leopard. These hybrids are bred in captivity and would not occur in the wild under normal conditions. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/19/frankencats-breeding-inhumane-usda-petition" target="_blank">Conservationists and animal activists</a> are against this unnatural type of breeding; many of the resulting animals have serious health issues, deformities and shortened lifespans. Hercules, a liger, is recognised in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest cat. He weighs a whopping 419kg! That's more than three adult male lions put together!</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVI3_p4IsAhIJc8eWYdVymA2WMOQDgpcEz750wZSSvXCdm6zeGUyCVXMKAvYWdzudGPQuaf2DRQGaTjKV3JmXMOlIGPigWw3mEvfeYcE0t9bbuPEeIJ9yJ8jlRcceWRJxCn4zunJgY44mUT4hlgNyEgBAOgapw3mhNnE9WiGE86ZmeAwl1N8PStGknWY/s546/Hercules.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="518" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVI3_p4IsAhIJc8eWYdVymA2WMOQDgpcEz750wZSSvXCdm6zeGUyCVXMKAvYWdzudGPQuaf2DRQGaTjKV3JmXMOlIGPigWw3mEvfeYcE0t9bbuPEeIJ9yJ8jlRcceWRJxCn4zunJgY44mUT4hlgNyEgBAOgapw3mhNnE9WiGE86ZmeAwl1N8PStGknWY/w361-h380/Hercules.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE Library has put together a display of all things <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leonine" target="_blank">leonine</a> to celebrate World Lion Day. If you're on site, pop in and check it out, or search for related resources in our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22lion%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=lion&origin=" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCDeCii6LRzNWwfre162GjF_ypd3ANc5ly-Z7P9LT_7xergBZsIspaNVma5M7Zv8NJeT01If19Q_foELQiCDnXuTjsKz7shH7cwqgt-V_WEWV4BpRX_bB7_Nu2-j4dHAqLriGgKFBQAV4tPdiH-u5imr4HG7V7EkjPDJRxw2lKUvZPcZi_MPXJEJKEKc/s640/World%20Lion%20Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCDeCii6LRzNWwfre162GjF_ypd3ANc5ly-Z7P9LT_7xergBZsIspaNVma5M7Zv8NJeT01If19Q_foELQiCDnXuTjsKz7shH7cwqgt-V_WEWV4BpRX_bB7_Nu2-j4dHAqLriGgKFBQAV4tPdiH-u5imr4HG7V7EkjPDJRxw2lKUvZPcZi_MPXJEJKEKc/w310-h413/World%20Lion%20Day.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thank you for stopping by - we wish you all a "roarsome" day 😀</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-65375583614937921622023-07-31T07:00:00.001+08:002023-07-31T07:00:00.147+08:00J.K. Rowling's Birthday - July 31st<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hello everyone, and Happy Birthday to the creator of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling! 😀</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXYxzrJO7hf3MUQSyRsx4IODQZ2uVqzpmyb-ycUgjFEl9WH80N6DwhKi0Gf40uVkv6I1DHl3arZaBfKmTpyg5JJ-hq0OK-HPC1AVmkLRafUYbD9sUXdKK4qpKQiygqolePriHTTCMeNUePEvY0tEegsrrbdAv6JtPn2q1aIuM4C4BbcIkcT0RnnJYokc/s2560/J.K.-Rowling-2021-Photography-Debra-Hurford-Brown-scaled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1855" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXYxzrJO7hf3MUQSyRsx4IODQZ2uVqzpmyb-ycUgjFEl9WH80N6DwhKi0Gf40uVkv6I1DHl3arZaBfKmTpyg5JJ-hq0OK-HPC1AVmkLRafUYbD9sUXdKK4qpKQiygqolePriHTTCMeNUePEvY0tEegsrrbdAv6JtPn2q1aIuM4C4BbcIkcT0RnnJYokc/w285-h394/J.K.-Rowling-2021-Photography-Debra-Hurford-Brown-scaled.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Fun Facts about J.K. </b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">J.K. is short for Joanne Kathleen (Kathleen was her grandmother's name).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">She was born July 31st, 1965.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">J. K. has one sibling, a sister named Dianne.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">J.K. struggled at school and was not considered at all remarkable by her teachers.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">She suffered from clinical depression after her unsuccessful marriage: this depression was later personified in her "dementor" creatures.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The success of the Harry Potter series made J.K. the first female billionaire. However, her first advance for the initial book was only around 1,500 pounds (about $2,800 AUD)!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">J.K. tried repeatedly to get Harry Potter accepted by a publisher. She was rejected by twelve publishers before Bloomsbury saw potential in the unknown author and took a chance on her. The rest, as they say, is history 😉</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">She has three children - Jessica, David and Mackenzie.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Her literary heroine is Jo March from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women" target="_blank">Little Women</a>. J.K. also strongly identifies with the character Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen's <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1885.Pride_and_Prejudice" target="_blank">Pride and Prejudice</a>.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">As a child, J.K. was teased about her surname. Other children would call her "rolling pin"!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hermione Granger is the character she feels most resembles her in Harry Potter.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">J.K. also writes under the pseudonym, <a href="https://robert-galbraith.com/about/" target="_blank">Richard Galbraith</a>.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Not that we're encouraging graffiti...but if you ever travel to Scotland and visit the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, check out the <a href="https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/accommodation/jk-rowling-suite/" target="_blank">Rowling Suite</a>. It's where you will find J.K.'s scribbled inscription "...J.K. Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room (652) on Jan 11th 2007..."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QL8z-K9s6SJ-51nUd9vYwfG9dpJK9zNWQeax6qseZcs28pIc5ReKLUrWbCSQFmwk_fw5viadvsL8Qlz5TIYjUH4AayinjLADp815qMiTI1Ys3_uDblF8Mou57aYcMzbvVvkviFiuU9M6jBmqMoaaMfhWtRBtBa0jfH2PE4xooeehjr8vJ67G59MHPfM/s1384/JKROWLING.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1384" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QL8z-K9s6SJ-51nUd9vYwfG9dpJK9zNWQeax6qseZcs28pIc5ReKLUrWbCSQFmwk_fw5viadvsL8Qlz5TIYjUH4AayinjLADp815qMiTI1Ys3_uDblF8Mou57aYcMzbvVvkviFiuU9M6jBmqMoaaMfhWtRBtBa0jfH2PE4xooeehjr8vJ67G59MHPfM/w462-h339/JKROWLING.png" width="462" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Writing Tips and Advice </b></div></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">J.K. has often said she doesn't believe in "must-dos" in writing, and doesn't agree with having rigid sets of rules for becoming a great writer. She does, however, list the following as things you "probably won't get far without.":</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Reading</b> - it's important to read as much as you can in order to absorb lots of different styles and ideas. This is how you build your own unique "voice".</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Discipline</b> - writing is enjoyable, but it's also hard work. Keep going, keep writing, even when you are not in the mood.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Resilience and Humility</b> - rejection and criticism are part of a writer's life, so being resilient and having humility are essential. Don't let your inner critic get the better of you!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Courage</b> - Be brave and believe in yourself. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Independence</b> - J.K. advises against adhering to strict rules set out in "How to be a Writer" books and online sites. She also says to be very careful of scams that guarantee you success as an author, and recommends <a href="https://writerbeware.blog/" target="_blank">Writer Beware</a>, a blog that talks about all the traps and pitfalls of the literary world.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can read about these in detail <a href="https://www.jkrowling.com/opinions/on-writing/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In July, 1998, J.K. Rowling sat down with ITV to discuss the enormous success of her first Harry Potter book (having just released the second book, and working on the third). You can watch the unedited recording below:<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="328" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uTO9TUa797E" width="419" youtube-src-id="uTO9TUa797E"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE Library is the home of Rowling resources! We have all the Harry Potter DVDs and books, in print, audio, and eBook but we also have the following titles in our collection:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-6iSVwwEQEoh6T5oAxppay4NyLRUs5_nxhdLZ3ZezHwIV2uAKomtN80Rah-9AanXftwu3ACFg9JDorRaZ-Oz1oZdQxDcBBamdTgGv4XbsS_TQ7BCUmGdBbfNYJgRYB9uAEW4CIkMb8e_VvaKSU-n8-WSpjinratpTagUT368LphO4677vu7mKdDVyIU/s570/Beedle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-6iSVwwEQEoh6T5oAxppay4NyLRUs5_nxhdLZ3ZezHwIV2uAKomtN80Rah-9AanXftwu3ACFg9JDorRaZ-Oz1oZdQxDcBBamdTgGv4XbsS_TQ7BCUmGdBbfNYJgRYB9uAEW4CIkMb8e_VvaKSU-n8-WSpjinratpTagUT368LphO4677vu7mKdDVyIU/s320/Beedle.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vXAIN-tMcWhHNAeJJK9CnEDy_u6l4UIFm4AZMQTThhEni3fePbUcLXH8CWsS3c2c6xHs26OG52Gua9DMrUVM_VaWFkEppxXrKWugwGt_Oe1xxSfyI-CwAmwlvBXtcDCHnEjHgR82bebm4hQ12og4rcYOFq6toGJulMqptYpaCdUI5qF4PjQgUOHpusc/s570/Fantastic%20beasts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="371" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vXAIN-tMcWhHNAeJJK9CnEDy_u6l4UIFm4AZMQTThhEni3fePbUcLXH8CWsS3c2c6xHs26OG52Gua9DMrUVM_VaWFkEppxXrKWugwGt_Oe1xxSfyI-CwAmwlvBXtcDCHnEjHgR82bebm4hQ12og4rcYOFq6toGJulMqptYpaCdUI5qF4PjQgUOHpusc/w275-h423/Fantastic%20beasts.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mpg1CkmWFFdCo9IcQfERdTCr9NriE6GNrJc5wBCc-PEjU3BjZsVYqUp7s3TvAbIp8QvGsXZIBP5vKUcNQJ4Y9ME9IgvjPtOQjwB_5xZmOY-lHqZz7OrYGNoJY_Sa0h8iuV0MaqIYqcB27PtOlxXhKsFKlGtHCergK5-0nrLRU4Ukf-zY6hj93IhsYQE/s276/quidditch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mpg1CkmWFFdCo9IcQfERdTCr9NriE6GNrJc5wBCc-PEjU3BjZsVYqUp7s3TvAbIp8QvGsXZIBP5vKUcNQJ4Y9ME9IgvjPtOQjwB_5xZmOY-lHqZz7OrYGNoJY_Sa0h8iuV0MaqIYqcB27PtOlxXhKsFKlGtHCergK5-0nrLRU4Ukf-zY6hj93IhsYQE/w265-h400/quidditch.jpg" title="eBook" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjifjKDVG1aEMI9461uFAQeK-FzrKHHHvZaDpT0Et-bwDQ0WdQBrV_4KSTCyh1Drj-zqhOTB6cgEw9Fowbcl-caClEt5-H3ztbIrmXHw0Q73hkvfC2nXJh8gbGD4nvkcxEmY0LK3yx7IqYNs8oPcew6BA9OwjJ384ZUPesZvdmZmQLbVCpcYmBHx38wZE/s1024/Hogwarts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="682" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjifjKDVG1aEMI9461uFAQeK-FzrKHHHvZaDpT0Et-bwDQ0WdQBrV_4KSTCyh1Drj-zqhOTB6cgEw9Fowbcl-caClEt5-H3ztbIrmXHw0Q73hkvfC2nXJh8gbGD4nvkcxEmY0LK3yx7IqYNs8oPcew6BA9OwjJ384ZUPesZvdmZmQLbVCpcYmBHx38wZE/w259-h389/Hogwarts.jpg" title="eBook" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can search and borrow via our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/news?SAMLResponse=&clientAlias=&time=&digest=&corporationAlias=SIDE" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a>, or by contacting us with your requests at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au">library@side.wa.edu.au</a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Happy Birthday Joanna Kathleen Rowling - we hope your day is magical! 😊</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-59839555254931000142023-07-28T12:24:00.003+08:002023-07-28T14:11:09.101+08:00Term 3 Author Online with Brenton E. McKenna<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUzkyGmfyMSigpOH9NJfSD_DcDUOH-iOXPGfnLhruODt4e4dg_VUaCG3LFRd7Df8XfVuTFrIsKlmKr51cIivNSmmawafgzVqQx4K2XqYW_pvv_o_JixhuuN3llsCKGBsH6yizqz-5fcRStZBfOS23DLDsrfRi_loQr6QvBzRHx9T7ElWK-RW2pVzMJgRo/s1426/2023-07-26_120312.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="1426" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUzkyGmfyMSigpOH9NJfSD_DcDUOH-iOXPGfnLhruODt4e4dg_VUaCG3LFRd7Df8XfVuTFrIsKlmKr51cIivNSmmawafgzVqQx4K2XqYW_pvv_o_JixhuuN3llsCKGBsH6yizqz-5fcRStZBfOS23DLDsrfRi_loQr6QvBzRHx9T7ElWK-RW2pVzMJgRo/s320/2023-07-26_120312.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>On Wednesday the 26th July we welcomed Broome-based graphic novelist Brenton E. McKenna to SIDE via Webex, where he presented a session called 'My Life in Cartoons' to our Year 9-12 students. The session was a collaboration between SIDE Art (Art teacher Fiona McKay, above, was Brenton's teacher in the past!), SIDE English and SIDE Library.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSDjgwEYTfMNlxtF7P9d0r3vrx__rqhKiCOspZXY0mwKUZnYJtV-zF9gp-iMvouOMWbsnBglwyUTcP_MsdxjncypAuDeS6bRTpvoNSNuHYZa69nfY_EXgfN1InSkgKgepAf_vS7EmHMfUhUl76cTgm8C_9CUe7ylXwD2qkmhl3S_TM_OrXy5Z0w_qvSw/s1536/Author%20Online%20Brenton%20McKenna%20Promo%20Slide.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSDjgwEYTfMNlxtF7P9d0r3vrx__rqhKiCOspZXY0mwKUZnYJtV-zF9gp-iMvouOMWbsnBglwyUTcP_MsdxjncypAuDeS6bRTpvoNSNuHYZa69nfY_EXgfN1InSkgKgepAf_vS7EmHMfUhUl76cTgm8C_9CUe7ylXwD2qkmhl3S_TM_OrXy5Z0w_qvSw/s320/Author%20Online%20Brenton%20McKenna%20Promo%20Slide.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We had over 50 students and 15 staff in attendance, who were enthralled by Brenton's stories of Broome history (and Broome gang history!), connecting the dots to the setting and characters of his graphic novel series, <i>Ubby's Underdogs</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQv7IZQGeH0FVThryS-D3r73aPrm9KkS4GmZ8_gglGmwPGAaaUnLyQ4J6lnraPhlfVVpbIG-579Kg0KvaB866bivgOCiFJ86nNClTp-2XZ--sXlM5ljpwA2gTdS4fzOAndcsmni4pzVo_nkVa79mjqVuZcULUByEj_2Iq6o7Zw2SKwYJLnWg7_6Kkr-kA/s1373/Brenton%20screenshot%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1373" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQv7IZQGeH0FVThryS-D3r73aPrm9KkS4GmZ8_gglGmwPGAaaUnLyQ4J6lnraPhlfVVpbIG-579Kg0KvaB866bivgOCiFJ86nNClTp-2XZ--sXlM5ljpwA2gTdS4fzOAndcsmni4pzVo_nkVa79mjqVuZcULUByEj_2Iq6o7Zw2SKwYJLnWg7_6Kkr-kA/s320/Brenton%20screenshot%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">He told us about his childhood and his family, how he bases some of his characters on people he knows but mixes them up with each other, and how his main character Ubby is based on his grandmother. Brenton shared how he came to love comics and ghost stories, and how this love helped him to teach himself to read.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLEQ_xh6pBWYUqyFOtAPEGwiJijHJguegetM--UNJxf2BDr1jd0zn4jFUzq5cxfop-vR50cdYNLbkwqNR-J4ouG6wL6_CUpwIHQu8vewwjFv2aXmKGEFDLMPHtq3fNh0d8jaRKGnpg_LANgYN8jQ9XXlsT6cYdOZg4b3IZOlxHgnWrMTBm4A-8nM4H2U/s1248/Brenton%20screenshot%20reactions%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="1248" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLEQ_xh6pBWYUqyFOtAPEGwiJijHJguegetM--UNJxf2BDr1jd0zn4jFUzq5cxfop-vR50cdYNLbkwqNR-J4ouG6wL6_CUpwIHQu8vewwjFv2aXmKGEFDLMPHtq3fNh0d8jaRKGnpg_LANgYN8jQ9XXlsT6cYdOZg4b3IZOlxHgnWrMTBm4A-8nM4H2U/s320/Brenton%20screenshot%20reactions%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We learned about Brenton's new series <i>Hairy Holes</i> (which is hilarious) and saw the piles of draft papers for Volume 2 in the works in his office space, where he presented the session.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YK5ZxsmG3Lxnfxf8QXkEMb7FgnLDs2w6WGXBFhwQ3G0eR_snLT82QIM_IC17IubVovq8Cmrtt6lzz6Awonrm5_yPXyYcDnLIv1V-5T-5DwqFtE8pBXOJxw87qeoDn_Wf6ubrpiWDamKGDp48raTYGRq4z3yv81IxyoVlC1rKZxJNuPMCRgnjk2_uN98/s1422/2023-07-26_120342.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="1422" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YK5ZxsmG3Lxnfxf8QXkEMb7FgnLDs2w6WGXBFhwQ3G0eR_snLT82QIM_IC17IubVovq8Cmrtt6lzz6Awonrm5_yPXyYcDnLIv1V-5T-5DwqFtE8pBXOJxw87qeoDn_Wf6ubrpiWDamKGDp48raTYGRq4z3yv81IxyoVlC1rKZxJNuPMCRgnjk2_uN98/s320/2023-07-26_120342.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More Webex virtual background trickery, so we could get a photo 'with' Brenton in front of his library display!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfq74rWRIc5wh_n0LYbFJpxhGFUUZVGSYcx5zVnDOqZQfBvYpAftRT86mL3rvECBCORJrjt784hoF2h97HUPLOTLjDTM-jdtRt-cfeRv6mJnJtHURiCG_W2iWVcS4HpQ2A6cQtiuWrWzeTeenKilZ_WTC3IqnbZavFPOJW9Ezqz2cOO0ubyqpXheBAPY/s3024/Brenton%20display%20square.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfq74rWRIc5wh_n0LYbFJpxhGFUUZVGSYcx5zVnDOqZQfBvYpAftRT86mL3rvECBCORJrjt784hoF2h97HUPLOTLjDTM-jdtRt-cfeRv6mJnJtHURiCG_W2iWVcS4HpQ2A6cQtiuWrWzeTeenKilZ_WTC3IqnbZavFPOJW9Ezqz2cOO0ubyqpXheBAPY/s320/Brenton%20display%20square.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our library display!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are looking forward to having Brenton back again soon, to do a session with our Year 7&8 students!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Explore more about Brenton McKenna and borrow his books on our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/2023BrentonMcKenna" target="_blank">LearnPath page</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRr3Kbmq_H1qwd5ZTwU1GqKMiXeCTkPi9dSzXncACM3VF7lkc0vFvKa9EfZ6NUzMvYtEVbLpMP5xYJ3e1U5DOB2B5bcNjyt28T4S_WiVA0hwuLFsDSB6GIyQITcplKk5a1mm8kseaBFDKDLuNgIisiY_s4IHJ1NoVZxQlWrrv3i0ppQtRQfXqQlEqFmg/s1536/Author%20Online%20Brenton%20McKenna%20Books.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRr3Kbmq_H1qwd5ZTwU1GqKMiXeCTkPi9dSzXncACM3VF7lkc0vFvKa9EfZ6NUzMvYtEVbLpMP5xYJ3e1U5DOB2B5bcNjyt28T4S_WiVA0hwuLFsDSB6GIyQITcplKk5a1mm8kseaBFDKDLuNgIisiY_s4IHJ1NoVZxQlWrrv3i0ppQtRQfXqQlEqFmg/s320/Author%20Online%20Brenton%20McKenna%20Books.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-23232036179430519792023-06-30T08:00:00.001+08:002023-06-30T08:00:00.147+08:00World Social Media Day - June 30th<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Friday June 30th is <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/social-media-day/" target="_blank">World Social Media Day</a>! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEW2GcpUcA0895jzhjnUNtVFpIP5ea8WnlPjkPlcKLkIBLR62sUNy4jrmAaPFnaaQqxbMXamCgG3W9BHHh_ac_UDLeWpGDKtHHcKG1DgBrzn3s6rjFkVwVfqIsg6IyrZDDqm1k6QTwtraPQ8Jg5PfQ3IJX4b_uwVs2b0Y5R0rHg23A72E2To0xSvN/s830/SocialMedia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="830" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEW2GcpUcA0895jzhjnUNtVFpIP5ea8WnlPjkPlcKLkIBLR62sUNy4jrmAaPFnaaQqxbMXamCgG3W9BHHh_ac_UDLeWpGDKtHHcKG1DgBrzn3s6rjFkVwVfqIsg6IyrZDDqm1k6QTwtraPQ8Jg5PfQ3IJX4b_uwVs2b0Y5R0rHg23A72E2To0xSvN/w476-h259/SocialMedia.jpg" title="Image Source: Investopedia.com" width="476" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Social media has taken over the world! Even though it seems like we have always had social media, the fact is we have really only lived with it for two decades. You can read a short history of social media <a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/history-social-media/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Interesting Facts</span></b></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The average Facebook user spends 35 minutes on the platform each day.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It is estimated that over 4 billion people around the world use some form of social media. By 2027, experts predict that number will rise to almost 6 billion.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Facebook alone has almost 3 billion users 😲</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The average person uses social media for two hours and thirty-five minutes each day.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Currently, the fastest-growing social media platform is TikTok.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">54% of men and 46% of women make up the global social media users group.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This year, advertising expenditure in social media is expected to reach over $220 billion.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cristiano Ronaldo currently has the most Instagram followers - around 586 million.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A new social media account is created approximately every six and a half seconds.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>How to Be Safe Online</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The <a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/personal-information-online" target="_blank">eSafety Commission</a> website has lots of tips and advice about protecting yourself when using social media and other online services. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX549Ny2JkEP1xhyAf1RhBTd-CQHqttNZ1_btPVe7yDhaQA1kGQQryzUyAAb8r--fL3tMKgCtAL8djgz_rYCnczes2llNAtxIDE_v72aNs9GP_1JniyPkP9NaT6fMeGdk0yHW-GdvNUkR4NlI-B-7_B97vgB5Xy9xrXNc2BwjIH0ecHDsqOdHT2IJnic/s483/BESAFEONLINE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="483" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX549Ny2JkEP1xhyAf1RhBTd-CQHqttNZ1_btPVe7yDhaQA1kGQQryzUyAAb8r--fL3tMKgCtAL8djgz_rYCnczes2llNAtxIDE_v72aNs9GP_1JniyPkP9NaT6fMeGdk0yHW-GdvNUkR4NlI-B-7_B97vgB5Xy9xrXNc2BwjIH0ecHDsqOdHT2IJnic/w434-h276/BESAFEONLINE.jpg" width="434" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You should avoid using your full name when accessing social media. Creating a "screen name" is safer.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Keep your email and phone numbers private.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You don't have to fill in ALL the information when signing up on a membership form. Unless the field is marked with an asterisk (*), you are not required to input information.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Think very carefully before posting or sending photos of yourself or anyone else. These can be shared without your permission, so do not send or post anything you would not want others to see. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't post photos of yourself that give clues as to where you live or go to school eg landmarks near your home, school uniforms, sporting club logos etc.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make your social media accounts private and do not share passwords.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't accept friend or follow requests from people you don't know.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you receive a message or follow request from a celebrity, it is very likely it is a scammer, so don't respond or accept their request. Delete and block. Trust us, Taylor Swift is NOT contacting you!!!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Never meet up with online-only friends. If you think you would like to meet this person in real life, speak with a trusted adult first, and never agree to meeting the person alone.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have different passwords for different accounts and platforms. Make them "strong", using a mixture of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers and symbols. Avoid using things like your birthdate, pet's name etc. If someone knows you even a little bit, they might be able to guess your password.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Unfortunately, cyber-bullying is a common occurrence. It is NOT ok for someone to be mean to you online (or anywhere!). It can be a good idea to keep a record of mean comments, posts and calls, just in case you need proof later on. The best thing to do is not engage with the bullies, especially when you are hurt or angry - don't give them fuel for their fire!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Limit your social media and screen time. There is more to life than scrolling on your device! Try to set time limits for yourself so that you are not spending all day looking at your screen. Some social media platforms have timers you can set that alert you when you have used up your allotted for the day.<br /><br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Play your Part<br /><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While it is super important to keep yourself safe, you should also protect the privacy and safety of others. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A<span style="text-align: left;">lways ask permission before posting a pic with someone else in it. You might be happy to have your photo on the internet, but others may not be so keen.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't take part in online bullying. Just don't do it! Negative comments, no matter how seemingly insignificant, can be very hurtful. Just because they're coming from someone behind a screen, instead of in person, doesn't mean they can't deeply affect someone, sometimes with devastating consequences. Remember <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fYngTUZeUQ" target="_blank">what Thumper said</a>...if you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all!</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you see something during an online chat, or on one of the social media platforms that doesn't seem right, report it or tell a trusted adult.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Encourage others to show respect and courtesy by blocking or unfollowing people who have a habit of being mean, inappropriate or unkind.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you know someone who is being bullied online, show them support and encourage them to seek help. <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/bullying" target="_blank">The Kids Helpline</a> can assist anyone who is struggling, or talk to your teacher, parents or other trusted adult and make sure the person knows they do not have to go through this alone.</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For more on social media and its effects on mental health, as well as ways to stay safe and healthy, watch the video below:</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="358" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9ZfzafKFjs8" width="475" youtube-src-id="9ZfzafKFjs8"></iframe></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Social Media Terms and Phrases</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Are you a lurker, a microinfluencer or a troll? There are lots of <a href="https://www.smperth.com/resources/social-media-dictionary-slang-acronyms/" target="_blank">terms, phrases and acronyms</a> used in the social media world that you may not be familiar with, or might think they mean something else entirely! Here's just a few:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>ICYMI</b> - means "In case you missed it".</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>DFTBA - </b>"Don't forget to be awesome!"</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Lurker - </b>someone in an online community who observes but does not participate. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Fire</b> - when something is outstanding and really awesome.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Yeet</b> - used to express surprise, enthusiasm or approval, or energy. Can also be used as a term for throwing something eg "He yeeted the newspaper over the fence." "Yeet! I'm so excited for tonight's concert!"</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Zoombombing</b> - an unwanted disruptive intrusion to a virtual meeting. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Traffic Acquisition</b> - the process of attracting visitors to a webpage or app.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Salty</b> - to be annoyed, upset or bitter about something unimportant or petty.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>NVM</b> - "Never mind".</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Doomscrolling</b> - the habit of endlessly scrolling through negative, depressing news.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>TL;DR</b> - "Too long; didn't read". We do not advise you send that one to your teachers!</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhmi17lheyAVVXWPHSCXBM_axSjK-Hi50AfRYsKWZ0_trixkxHnXElb-cEFY6pXCJ8GqX9tlrpAz-4BXXwW7a57y1On3b6Lbab1fhTKTSO5VdcOHukc0vc3HT-zDOAh3hvAAvlBt-dIusHOCEW42E1GNoTA-1TgzVIqrEJe8z-OOnjE9bJftq2S_QKwQ/s754/RLY.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="754" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhmi17lheyAVVXWPHSCXBM_axSjK-Hi50AfRYsKWZ0_trixkxHnXElb-cEFY6pXCJ8GqX9tlrpAz-4BXXwW7a57y1On3b6Lbab1fhTKTSO5VdcOHukc0vc3HT-zDOAh3hvAAvlBt-dIusHOCEW42E1GNoTA-1TgzVIqrEJe8z-OOnjE9bJftq2S_QKwQ/w488-h313/RLY.jpg" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span>No matter whether you use social media or not, its influence on our world is hard to deny. It's even inspired a few books...(all of these - and more! - are available for loan from the SIDE Library):</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9fdEE8FFrHieu83Wn-OOCpc_59Wgc2YUM1dSqTqJyoY1eDFBkINkV63OT7ECSU6l3PWtBrwoLd9tAMCxhpNFyMWUSShFKCF_SOPVjE0k5gn2fS3fiF4Y7rq4Zkc-VKMd_mHiDwcn6MsJAXEBck5cZf4eAF02uF8zfR5g26av0S1nJy9u-dAv0tJ8lDM/s282/AAediting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="179" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9fdEE8FFrHieu83Wn-OOCpc_59Wgc2YUM1dSqTqJyoY1eDFBkINkV63OT7ECSU6l3PWtBrwoLd9tAMCxhpNFyMWUSShFKCF_SOPVjE0k5gn2fS3fiF4Y7rq4Zkc-VKMd_mHiDwcn6MsJAXEBck5cZf4eAF02uF8zfR5g26av0S1nJy9u-dAv0tJ8lDM/w102-h161/AAediting.jpg" title="ebook" width="102" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrsr_KTIumS674EpmDmzcSzGT-cevKx9YuOJOaMC5vYufAWOkx4ZNawB33pjYONokLAqyes8DRrjME6vCdTUncAkG1rddzzb48KhZi75n1aiaCDjRkjU8QLD3lt5Mcb5BKal7t1qmzadwgW7_dSk5JKVKaqXkICNV8CR5rPP5HuYr-IM4HjyYQx-cZyI/s570/AAfind.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The trick is to be safe, be sensible and don't let it take over your life. The online world is no substitute for the real thing - remember to get away from your screens as much as possible and put effort into your real-life relationships, hobbies and health 🤗🤗🤗</div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-45010093247000048512023-06-23T12:28:00.004+08:002023-06-23T12:32:30.697+08:00Term 2 Author Online with H.M. Waugh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj9_Mrr5cm1CIFP44SpnSPVYWW2SGJNL6EpJ5QEp5J3usVzQ5Sx5NUd8m3UAkMvjiNKaO1buUfcbdaKqJHnSaaoWnkQApLGQSXQpdU-1Wbhr93ZCzoQKiggU3vmxz7hrUoJ2dBj-tLU8L7ZwJS9Xg9H61ebwoAGle35qJXxj4G_qW7VAiEXgEYHtGhVA/s5249/IMG_3038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3499" data-original-width="5249" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj9_Mrr5cm1CIFP44SpnSPVYWW2SGJNL6EpJ5QEp5J3usVzQ5Sx5NUd8m3UAkMvjiNKaO1buUfcbdaKqJHnSaaoWnkQApLGQSXQpdU-1Wbhr93ZCzoQKiggU3vmxz7hrUoJ2dBj-tLU8L7ZwJS9Xg9H61ebwoAGle35qJXxj4G_qW7VAiEXgEYHtGhVA/s320/IMG_3038.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>On Tuesday the 20th June we welcomed local author Heather (H.M.) Waugh to SIDE, where she presented two Webex sessions to our Year 5-8 students.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MiMOP1ozNFSMfjdv3Zqo4SslY36sbq9M9mgsuDfhRn3H5Yy17bILjQpyEh28uKI7PyWeJ4yLUeeoOjYFvAI3446RofcpmnPfzIKRKhq6QdlNx34cU9m92Ka5aCUrNu8-sjdJMq32dr1HiEnaWyZ9wpu6_MXym1uW_btG0czg5TIcuC574puBlN5_YA4/s1024/Author%20Online%20H.M.%20Waugh%20Promo%20-%20both%20sessions.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MiMOP1ozNFSMfjdv3Zqo4SslY36sbq9M9mgsuDfhRn3H5Yy17bILjQpyEh28uKI7PyWeJ4yLUeeoOjYFvAI3446RofcpmnPfzIKRKhq6QdlNx34cU9m92Ka5aCUrNu8-sjdJMq32dr1HiEnaWyZ9wpu6_MXym1uW_btG0czg5TIcuC574puBlN5_YA4/s320/Author%20Online%20H.M.%20Waugh%20Promo%20-%20both%20sessions.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Heather spoke about many of the things that inspire her writing including naughty goats, doing things that scare you, and the gravity on Mars.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSt1BOApZv9_ilvUkoaNoWSjIoUdanltTGiGgdVk069KCwb-Y-Qf0Ll8RZE3j5hTe5uENDD92RclHEK1ZZsDUDTDb-peiDKO4WWuh9_j55cWuC47ev4T7b3B3Oc-gerc6_4mF8wtU0UDROflVsF7KPnOpRAf84bMfO2x1JMq7JvrgTk_Mz5gMgndfp6Y/s6000/IMG_3002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSt1BOApZv9_ilvUkoaNoWSjIoUdanltTGiGgdVk069KCwb-Y-Qf0Ll8RZE3j5hTe5uENDD92RclHEK1ZZsDUDTDb-peiDKO4WWuh9_j55cWuC47ev4T7b3B3Oc-gerc6_4mF8wtU0UDROflVsF7KPnOpRAf84bMfO2x1JMq7JvrgTk_Mz5gMgndfp6Y/s320/IMG_3002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5hooz2jEOcvaqsl9iT0XX2nFB_G2XD9b3ZdyOoaUqxwJcjIGmN0WD0AmGToiqr_FoscXCEzasUK3Ffybq5hTSXHyi0RhtpehHREkHzokq3ZUTpbvYQs2hXlz7bqd_qCR4KPjo0JyZpplOev81-jffZkXyo4I0XR2quF05-qCNIrAtwRySlgqoNyP0kA/s6000/IMG_3022.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5hooz2jEOcvaqsl9iT0XX2nFB_G2XD9b3ZdyOoaUqxwJcjIGmN0WD0AmGToiqr_FoscXCEzasUK3Ffybq5hTSXHyi0RhtpehHREkHzokq3ZUTpbvYQs2hXlz7bqd_qCR4KPjo0JyZpplOev81-jffZkXyo4I0XR2quF05-qCNIrAtwRySlgqoNyP0kA/s320/IMG_3022.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">H.M. Waugh with teacher librarian Amy Rosato in the SIDE studio</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>She also showed us some excellent and very useful ways to brainstorm ideas for writing. Our students across the board had some weird and wonderful ideas for plot twists that we hope they write into their own books or stories one day!</div><div><br /></div><div>We had over 50 students in attendance for our Year 7 & 8 session, including our on-site dance students who watched and participated from the SIDE Library.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0rldJexFZDvs3ipN_oHu2gpQeZZH-t8OrBA3qobxmQONddjW5ttgJUmFMckfKIy9gdkbfTwjBYnOJhXweSjlbMQ9lFAZYc08ESRXS_8jyBu17yh7YLZljW8sSIiHZlWLv6caBjjtq1wTxx445-MdnAYOTbPwBMacwxf7pER5RrMHDZbp--eGqVU6sfc/s6000/IMG_3016.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0rldJexFZDvs3ipN_oHu2gpQeZZH-t8OrBA3qobxmQONddjW5ttgJUmFMckfKIy9gdkbfTwjBYnOJhXweSjlbMQ9lFAZYc08ESRXS_8jyBu17yh7YLZljW8sSIiHZlWLv6caBjjtq1wTxx445-MdnAYOTbPwBMacwxf7pER5RrMHDZbp--eGqVU6sfc/s320/IMG_3016.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our on-site dance students watching from the SIDE Library</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yO7Qnt18FmSs_OA_ZCD_VmR7FTsScQ0mQV7UQlVofuKBc1F6NYBalt6bgazwARRYkHCxZWzxbSdEuyF9fmtTUF1cXjI-z8kl4aihKHxzkkOuBmNy6v6LNeesOHE17OXUisvk5t4PS3FFAXiBQgfavC0q7d1aTJJPGlyzYdnnK1RafwXiatj3x8PzCDM/s6000/IMG_3010.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yO7Qnt18FmSs_OA_ZCD_VmR7FTsScQ0mQV7UQlVofuKBc1F6NYBalt6bgazwARRYkHCxZWzxbSdEuyF9fmtTUF1cXjI-z8kl4aihKHxzkkOuBmNy6v6LNeesOHE17OXUisvk5t4PS3FFAXiBQgfavC0q7d1aTJJPGlyzYdnnK1RafwXiatj3x8PzCDM/s320/IMG_3010.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heather was on the big screen while students participated from their own devices</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJ_7E8yHtn3AJVaqIxBNJQTeS20aDUKgrYjiebg_qygnuNhe_3L6YywhU94bURizsxDQLNysSHGU_1ioybO0VqTlBpJnNMl1a_JcYWNCL5ocEq4B15kib4txNN0FR4Rs2zNyKucx-Cx626PPbUqutOJYXGmwuhk8zpZlXqaQSYCTAQmRYFcBZIvu_5jQ/s320/IMG_3044.JPG" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gotta get that autograph!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Explore more about H.M. Waugh and borrow her books on our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/2023HMWaugh" target="_blank">LearnPath page</a>.</div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-75248376803492923342023-06-09T10:35:00.000+08:002023-06-09T10:35:11.567+08:00Winter Activities for Rainy Days at Home<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <span>Hello everyone! 😊</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our SIDE students are located all around Australia (and the world!) and so some of you may be experiencing nice, warm weather. Lucky you! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">If you're in Perth right now, however, you will be feeling pretty chilly. The cold season has definitely settled in and we are still all rugged up in our winter woolies. Brrrr!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyWdIM_gFKIv9mnTDPXC1ufP34SRGs2sXgGP8ZEAKDAJawmXzXfh02aFfMmAQADyWZN0jN58S8D9FHYRPT3semhz-9dk3IGBhbF_C_--DAQuJKB6FEXB4qDXu3Hwp87eOSVThG39ZOoa2uCJGe4uhsVvzeVZ9PrJlt1zUop_co8GOUwAB2J7NIRK1/s1280/woman-1166842_1280.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyWdIM_gFKIv9mnTDPXC1ufP34SRGs2sXgGP8ZEAKDAJawmXzXfh02aFfMmAQADyWZN0jN58S8D9FHYRPT3semhz-9dk3IGBhbF_C_--DAQuJKB6FEXB4qDXu3Hwp87eOSVThG39ZOoa2uCJGe4uhsVvzeVZ9PrJlt1zUop_co8GOUwAB2J7NIRK1/w282-h424/woman-1166842_1280.jpg" width="282" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sometimes, the cold weather can mean we don't go outside as much, and we need activities to do at home in the warm. Many of us would like to just stay in bed all day under a blanket, but there are actually lots of things you can do at home to keep you occupied and entertained. You could always just get stuck into homework and assignments (😜) or, if that doesn't sound like much fun, why not give one of these suggestions a go?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Just dance</b>. Nothing gets the blood pumping like a session of high-energy dancing. Watch a music video and see if you can copy the moves of your favourite performers (or make up your own choreography). Challenge your friends or siblings to a dance-off. Have a look on YouTube for some dance tutorials - try<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd-Va1m4s1E" target="_blank"> this Hip Hop lesson</a> or have a go at learning a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt-Tb9gaOB8" target="_blank">shuffle routine</a>. The whole point is just to get moving, get warmed up and have fun 😊<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Do some armchair travel. </b>There are lots of virtual tours you can watch that let you visit places all over the world, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Ever wanted to <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/project/great-wall-of-china" target="_blank">walk the Great Wall of China</a>? Or experience the rides and attractions at <a href="https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/16/21222150/disneyland-virtual-rides-attractions-videos-ridethrough-walkthrough" target="_blank">Disneyland</a>? How about exploring the <a href="https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/how-explore-british-museum-home" target="_blank">British Museum</a> or holy city of <a href="https://www.p4panorama.com/panos/holyland-jerusalem-360-virtual-tour/" target="_blank">Jerusalem</a>? You can do all this and more online! In your PJs! And you don't have to eat dodgy airplane food, struggle with luggage or wait in line at customs!<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Webcam wonders</b>. Similar to virtual tours, you can also view interesting animals, birds and locations live via online webcams. Try the <a href="https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/puffin-cam/" target="_blank">Underwater Puffin Webcam</a> at the Georgia Aquarium, or the <a href="https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/ape-cam" target="_blank">Ape Cam</a> at San Diego Zoo. The underwater <a href="https://www.mangolinkcam.com/webcams/zoos/manatee-webcam-florida.html" target="_blank">Manatee webcam</a> from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State park in Florida is amazing, and there is nothing more adorable than <a href="https://www.mangolinkcam.com/webcams/zoos/sloths-rescued.html" target="_blank">baby sloths</a> (at a rescue centre in Costa Rica). There's plenty of options for <a href="https://www.mangolinkcam.com/webcams/birds/feeders-australia.html" target="_blank">bird lovers</a> as well 🐦</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Just be aware that sometimes, depending on the time of day, you might not have much action on screen. Critters need their sleep too! You can also check out what's happening all around the world, in places like Las Vegas, New York, Tokyo and London with <a href="https://www.earthcam.com/" target="_blank">Earthcam</a> and <a href="https://www.camscape.com/" target="_blank">Camscape</a>.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>No more being bored(games)</b>. Now, we could just tell you to drag out the old Monopoly or Connect Four and play a few rounds, but wouldn't it be more fun to design (and play!) your own game? Instructables has some tips and advice <a href="https://www.instructables.com/Build-your-Own-Board-Game/" target="_blank">here</a> for making your very own, one-of-a-kind board game or check out this simple tutorial below from the National Portrait Gallery YouTube channel. When your game is ready to play, why not invite some friends over and have a game night?</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="341" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMr2ocszX1U" width="447" youtube-src-id="BMr2ocszX1U"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Play dress-ups</b>. Yes, really! How often do you complain of not having anything to wear, or feel like you have lots of clothes but don't know how to put them together to make a cohesive outfit? We all do it - we are part of a consumerist society that follows trends and fashion, so we end up with wardrobes over-flowing with clothes we don't wear. A day at home can be a good opportunity to sort your clothing out and see what goes with what. Enlist the help of a friend, parent or sibling and put together outfits. You might be surprised at what items pair well with each other. It can be a good idea to take photos of the outfits so you can recreate them easily when you're in a hurry. If nothing else, you will hopefully have a tidy wardrobe at the end of it and maybe sort out some stuff you really no longer need. Watch Gabrielle Arruda's video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-lkfRBI7Fw" target="_blank">Shopping your Closet</a> for some tips.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>What's cooking? </b>Why not have a little winter-warming, tastebud-tingling fun in the kitchen? Make a big batch of <a href="https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/collections/gallery/39-soups-to-take-away-that-winter-chill/s8z1laoe?page=11" target="_blank">hearty soup</a>, bake some <a href="https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/baking/galleries/biscuit-recipes-15-classic-biscuits-every-baker-should-know/rpyhjhgo?page=2" target="_blank">bickies</a> or try your hand at <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/easy-bread-recipes-for-beginners/" target="_blank">bread-making</a>. There's nothing nicer on a cold Winter's day than sitting and eating a freshly baked slice of <a href="https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/banana-bread/" target="_blank">banana bread</a> or a crumbly <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cheese-chive-scones/0530d903-e139-4f67-88b8-05de0ab9be6a" target="_blank">cheese scone</a>. Yum! <br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Movie madness</b>. Why not organise a movie marathon in your own home, complete with popcorn? Not everyone has access to streaming services, so search YouTube for full, free movies or sign up to <a href="https://www.kanopy.com/en" target="_blank">Kanopy</a> (with parental/guardian permission). You can even watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMqZMO6Ptw4" target="_blank">new trailers</a> for upcoming movies or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=short+animated+films" target="_blank">watch animated short films</a> if you don't have the time to watch a full feature. The latter can be a great idea if you have younger siblings who have short attention spans! As for popcorn...well, it's easy to make your own at home and there are lots of <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/popcorn-recipes" target="_blank">recipes</a> available online to elevate your home-cinema snacks. If you want them to be a little more on the healthy side, try <a href="https://www.goodness.com.au/blog/healthy-popcorn-recipes-12-simple-ways-to-add-flavour/" target="_blank">these suggestions</a>. Remember to be very careful when using hot oil, stove tops and microwaves and ask for an adult's help.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Hot Choc? Why not? </b>Who doesn't love a warming cup of hot chocolate on a chilly winter's day? Sweet, satisfying and oh-so-delicious, there is something about this classic drink that just screams "Warm me up, Scotty!" in the winter time. Have you ever thought about hosting a <a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/hot-chocolate-bar-5214487" target="_blank">hot chocolate party</a>? Invite friends over to enjoy this yummy beverage and include lots of extra accompaniments to make it even more special. You can go with the traditional marshmallow, or try something different like crushed peppermint sticks, whipped cream, sprinkles or chili. Don't forget to include lactose-free and <a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/vegan-hot-chocolate-recipe-5213017" target="_blank">vegan options</a>, and make sure you have plenty of <a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/hot-chocolate-pairings-765590#:~:text=Salted%20soft%20and%20crunchy%20pretzels,is%20also%20a%20tasty%20option." target="_blank">tasty nibbles to accompany your cuppa</a>. And if chocolate isn't your thing, try a soothing <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cassies-chai-tea" target="_blank">Chai</a>, <a href="https://www.asweetpeachef.com/hot-apple-cider/#wprm-recipe-container-30030" target="_blank">Hot Apple Cider</a>, or <a href="https://foolproofliving.com/turmeric-golden-milk/" target="_blank">Golden Milk</a> (which is supposed to be good for fighting colds, inflammation and sleep issues).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiF8NSuTIXK4rTTokkAGyevlVMMMvg9X8uEATCJGgmgRNdb5YG3TZu_LVku6rb8NSAV9PzOd9TbnxqYfAdXoXU9gMvfGO9OSIubTO1X8Ufu-YAe4bLKDsRtFjoz_2JLOKpTG2OEsVLDmi9vHwEdALImnGsCiUkuvknHYSuLfdfhM0t9XwRNaRUWhDL/s1140/Hot-Chocolate-Bar-3-760x1140.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="760" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiF8NSuTIXK4rTTokkAGyevlVMMMvg9X8uEATCJGgmgRNdb5YG3TZu_LVku6rb8NSAV9PzOd9TbnxqYfAdXoXU9gMvfGO9OSIubTO1X8Ufu-YAe4bLKDsRtFjoz_2JLOKpTG2OEsVLDmi9vHwEdALImnGsCiUkuvknHYSuLfdfhM0t9XwRNaRUWhDL/w315-h473/Hot-Chocolate-Bar-3-760x1140.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Puzzling with Peeps. </b>When was the last time you sat and completed a jigsaw puzzle? It is a very calming and mindful activity and just perfect for a day spent indoors. Of course you can tackle this task on your own, but it can be a nice activity to do with friends; it can facilitate conversation and quiet "togetherness". Give it a try! Public libraries often have puzzles you can borrow or visit your local op-shop/thrift store for second-hand gems. <br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Apprendre le jargon</b>! Set aside an afternoon to learn a few basic words in another language. Search YouTube for some easy tutorials in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdW2TEiqeog" target="_blank">French</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sOHP4q_ibFg" target="_blank">Italian</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IUlF0ckalA" target="_blank">Japanese</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do5lxbt68UE" target="_blank">Swedish</a>, or why not try giving <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24YfuLQbQ3c" target="_blank">sign language</a> a go? <br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Knitwit</b>. Teach yourself to knit or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxGTnVNJiE" target="_blank">crochet</a>. There are lots of great tutorials online or borrow an instructional book from your local library (or <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22knitting%20crochet%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=knitting%20crochet&operator=bestMatch&available=false&includeNonPhysical=true&reviewedOnly=false&isAcceleratedReader=false&dataFile=false&sort=%7B%22field%22%3A%22relevanceRanking%22%2C%22direction%22%3A%22desc%22%2C%22label%22%3A%22Relevance%22%2C%22active%22%3Atrue%2C%22asc%22%3Afalse%7D&pageSize=100&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">SIDE library</a>!) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24lR2IRS57A" target="_blank">Make yourself a cosy scarf</a>!<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Bedroom overhaul</b>. Take a look at your bedroom and see if there is a way to configure it differently. Can you move your bed and other furniture to make the space work better? Can you rearrange bookshelves and knick-knacks to make it look tidier? If you have a little money to spare, consider inexpensive <a href="https://festoonhouse.com.au/how-to-decorate-fairy-lights-in-bedroom/?utm_keyword=1606781653.1686207046" target="_blank">fairy lights</a> strung across your bedhead or curtains, or around your mirror. You can find some inspiration <a href="https://onekindesign.com/2013/12/13/66-inspiring-ideas-christmas-lights-bedroom/" target="_blank">here</a>. How about introducing a few plants to your room? <a href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/garden/planting-and-growing/how-to-grow-and-propagate-devils-ivy" target="_blank">Devil's Ivy</a> is an easy-to-care-for plants that can be grown from cuttings (ask friends and family if they can share some) and will trail prettily along shelves and across ceilings/walls with a bit of help. <a href="https://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/projects/top-10-succulents-for-home/" target="_blank">Succulents</a> come in all shapes and sizes and are also easily grown from cuttings, and require little maintenance. Be aware that plants can be toxic, so keep them out of reach of small children and pets who might chew on them!<br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Desert Island Discs</b>. Have you ever listened to the radio show / podcast, <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr" target="_blank">Desert Island Discs</a>? On the show, celebrities talk about their favourite songs and which eight tracks (and two books) they would choose to take with them to a desert island. Have a go at making your own list. Which songs mean the most to you and why? Can you limit yourself to just eight? Ask family members and friends to do the same - you might be surprised to find out which songs people hold dear, or you might learn about some new ones that could become your favourites too. <br /><br /></span></div></li><li style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Invite Hansel and Gretl over</b></span>. <span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Making a gingerbread house doesn't have to be just a Christmas-time thing. In fact, in Australia, it is often a bit too warm to make a successful gingerbread house (and who wants to be all sugary and sticky when it's a million degrees outside?) so winter can be the perfect time to have go at this fun activity. It's a fun thing to do as a family too. Make mini houses and see who can make the best one. The best part is that it doesn't matter how good (or bad) they turn out....you still get to eat them afterwards! You can find a recipe and guide <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/gingerbread-house-5/e339b5df-b36d-4300-bc9f-5b882731d890" target="_blank">here</a>. And if you are feeling ambitious, have a look at this amazing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIg5shiRqeQ" target="_blank">gingerbread mansion</a> for ideas.</span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaR-3htKXfdfc_uDm8rViuqnBogUnlMW1-9ZaJVBahft1RNurC2-2dXkJ9PKPscPEtWTwovqHnSjbNq7q-kMD1CaNP76EKhuIAYCzZ9jNxJmyC18txhkfPOLLCIBXKW7WpBc5mKsz9ody37acdARGL_H4FPzOjWQjfUvL4tQCsdGhfvZ2Zx-u88jX9/s1280/gingerbread-house-1098731_1280.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1280" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaR-3htKXfdfc_uDm8rViuqnBogUnlMW1-9ZaJVBahft1RNurC2-2dXkJ9PKPscPEtWTwovqHnSjbNq7q-kMD1CaNP76EKhuIAYCzZ9jNxJmyC18txhkfPOLLCIBXKW7WpBc5mKsz9ody37acdARGL_H4FPzOjWQjfUvL4tQCsdGhfvZ2Zx-u88jX9/w400-h271/gingerbread-house-1098731_1280.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Da bomb</b>. A nice way to warm up on a cold day is to have a soothing bath. To make it even more special, why not make your own <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8070733388823050251/7524837680349292334#" target="_blank">bath bombs</a>, <a href="https://www.marieclaire.com.au/best-homemade-face-mask" target="_blank">DIY face masks</a>, <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/things-to-do/how-to-make-your-own-bath-salts/news-story/665af8a1cba45f1201b2169099ab96ab" target="_blank">bath salts</a>, <a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-make-your-own-oatmeal-bath-289466" target="_blank">oatmeal bath soak</a> (great for itchy, dry skin), <a href="https://www.savvyhomemade.com/luxury-bath-tea-recipes/" target="_blank">baths teas</a> or <a href="https://www.perrysplate.com/2014/06/homemade-body-scrub-brown-sugar.html" target="_blank">sugar scrubs</a>? You'll be glowing in no time! 😊<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Tweet treats</b>. Winter can be difficult for our feathered friends who have to brace the elements, keep warm and find food. You can give them a helping hand by providing them with a little extra sustenance, in the form of <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/things-to-do/how-to-make-a-native-bird-seed-ornament/news-story/16a7e3694c0a737d0bbb1d4a5c0d6ef0" target="_blank">homemade birdy treats</a>! Feeding native birds is not something you should do all the time , as they become too reliant on the food you're providing and may mean they don't eat a properly balanced diet, but the occasional treat is ok. Remember to hang these somewhere out of the way of cats (otherwise THEY will also be finding a snack....a feathery one!).<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Pawsome goodies</b>. Our pets like a treat too, but buying these can be quite pricey and they may be full of nasty colourings and preservatives. You can easily make your own <a href="https://naturalpetshop.com.au/the-top-10-homemade-dog-treats-recipes-vet-approved-australia/" target="_blank">dog</a> and <a href="https://www.rspcasa.org.au/homemade-cat-treats/" target="_blank">cat</a> treats at home. Got a <a href="https://www.saddlebox.net/homemade-horse-treats/" target="_blank">horse/pony</a>, <a href="https://bunnylady.com/5-homemade-rabbit-treats/" target="_blank">rabbit</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vQhr0BlqmQ" target="_blank">guinea pig</a> or <a href="https://www.animallama.com/rats/homemade-rat-treats/" target="_blank">rat</a>? Don't worry, we've got them covered too! Your furry pals will thank you (just remember not to overfeed them!). <br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Bucket list</b>. This is traditionally supposed to be a list of things you want to do before you, um, kick the bucket, but you can modify that to be things you'd like to achieve before you're 20 or 30, or before finishing high school or whatever! Do you want to swim a marathon or write a novel, climb Mount Everest or just make it through Year 10? Write it all down. Think outside the box and dream big.<br /><br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Bowled over</b>. Can't afford to go to a real bowling alley or live too far away from one? Make your own bowling alley at home, with a few basic things you're bound to have lying around. Challenge your mates to a game. While you're at it, organise a whole day of games - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z29SENUHnQ8&t=300s" target="_blank">see here</a> for "Quarantine Olympics" inspiration.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NvSUVmdvxMI" width="467" youtube-src-id="NvSUVmdvxMI"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We hope this post have given you a few ideas for keeping busy at home while it's rainy and miserable outdoors. If all else fails, go and jump in some puddles (just don't tell your parents we said that!) 😛</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stay warm and safe this winter.</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></div>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-66468721381109642692023-06-02T08:00:00.001+08:002023-06-02T08:00:00.136+08:00Celebrating Anh Do - June 2nd<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Today we are celebrating the birthday of one of our favourite authors, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anh_Do" target="_blank">Anh Do</a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghc86cehsDbtoxvo9mM7eEVuF5VSiT7ayVmJhZbOWIUyUF_WhNJx2d4-WY9j3T64vVafDsvFf0OpAFSXylIeslA0uHKBdX2TvWNz7W5HdhPMnU2h9J0A-PdR6xI7vdmBGu8ipOsJeIS9n1xE6DTA8TdT8UyIr0rfwp_NC6MKEbO-xicjUrbhMMtnpq/s796/AnhDo2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="796" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghc86cehsDbtoxvo9mM7eEVuF5VSiT7ayVmJhZbOWIUyUF_WhNJx2d4-WY9j3T64vVafDsvFf0OpAFSXylIeslA0uHKBdX2TvWNz7W5HdhPMnU2h9J0A-PdR6xI7vdmBGu8ipOsJeIS9n1xE6DTA8TdT8UyIr0rfwp_NC6MKEbO-xicjUrbhMMtnpq/w454-h230/AnhDo2.jpg" width="454" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Anh (full name Anh Do Ngyuen) was born June 2nd, 1977, in Vietnam. His family fled to Australia as refugees in 1980. Their journey was a dangerous one; chased by communist soldiers, attacked by pirates, floating in a leaky, engine-less boat with no fresh water and 40 other refugees, the passengers were lucky to survive. Rescued by a passing German merchant ship, the family eventually arrived in Australia and, after some time in a Malyasian refugee camp, settled in the Sydney suburb of <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=yagoona&rlz=1C1GCEU_enAU977AU977&oq=yagoona&aqs=chrome.0.0i355i433i512j46i433i512j0i512l2j46i175i199i512l2j0i512j0i131i433i512j46i175i199i512j0i512.1103j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&bshm=ncc/1" target="_blank">Yagoona</a>. You can read all about their journey and Anh's early life in his memoir, The <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22happiest%20refugee%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=happiest%20refugee&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">Happiest Refugee</a> (and The Little Refugee, co-written with his wife Suzie, for younger readers).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWbCt5J8QwWCDZrQ61eWegYnErj5OKNTD5EM5iW1NOO7HKVk_hqJkxZuJ5ne6O2aoCgBTzGUYr9T1ZtY_4-JtRhwG0h201DoeFnMPByVWb3wNiP32cG-wZjhhhSGSILCp1SZhWbCdczjpwXhynjJJDDtiHknbsNRbO7HD-9dZQ52oDyi1_uvMIqYm/s437/Happiest%20Refugee%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="293" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWbCt5J8QwWCDZrQ61eWegYnErj5OKNTD5EM5iW1NOO7HKVk_hqJkxZuJ5ne6O2aoCgBTzGUYr9T1ZtY_4-JtRhwG0h201DoeFnMPByVWb3wNiP32cG-wZjhhhSGSILCp1SZhWbCdczjpwXhynjJJDDtiHknbsNRbO7HD-9dZQ52oDyi1_uvMIqYm/w140-h209/Happiest%20Refugee%20(2).jpg" width="140" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOgf_3ECOIseUmuL5Esse-lSPqAv2LM_6Vz1vcyBuY99yMaW1emV31tafwTX1KMtjnOTku_JM6zCs_KXoD4eVKlcUkMVqQDpZqhytRnp2N2pD57bGf3z137xWyoZW9N4kJYJl79tQ3K1BEtB63-4OVNg64v1YRA9yeNhN3-8bBuqMZhBHLj614qLW/s248/Little%20Refugee%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="208" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOgf_3ECOIseUmuL5Esse-lSPqAv2LM_6Vz1vcyBuY99yMaW1emV31tafwTX1KMtjnOTku_JM6zCs_KXoD4eVKlcUkMVqQDpZqhytRnp2N2pD57bGf3z137xWyoZW9N4kJYJl79tQ3K1BEtB63-4OVNg64v1YRA9yeNhN3-8bBuqMZhBHLj614qLW/w173-h206/Little%20Refugee%20(2).jpg" width="173" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Watch Anh Do's keynote speech at a public event, detailing some of his experiences as a refugee:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="370" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-L62CMldLNU" width="444" youtube-src-id="-L62CMldLNU"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">His family were poor but hard-working; Anh was always determined to succeed and make his family proud. And make them proud he did! From comedy awards to prize-winning paintings, as well as his ultra-successful writing career, Anh certainly is an example of someone who never gives up, lives life to the full and makes the most of every opportunity 😊</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Fun facts about Anh</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">He was runner up on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV-9idu9uAw" target="_blank">Dancing with the Stars</a> in 2007!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Anh's brother <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072796/" target="_blank">Khoa</a> is a famous film director; Anh has appeared in several of his films.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG63qGyUAyoheytLO704DgOR7Lp5mFfnngVsno3mJ-y5p6lk7DeRg49c8R2SgxgmYhn0oJum0iN4pHBTaFKGucxvfkhxyKrmp_i5tzXAutvHQFlTXJKhGSrwU9wQliFqnCV843UFOygJXIhk9UNBAXD3IQIw7v72B2EtDrWgwduQdAo2Lqiaajhsn/s555/Anh%20and%20Khoa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="555" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG63qGyUAyoheytLO704DgOR7Lp5mFfnngVsno3mJ-y5p6lk7DeRg49c8R2SgxgmYhn0oJum0iN4pHBTaFKGucxvfkhxyKrmp_i5tzXAutvHQFlTXJKhGSrwU9wQliFqnCV843UFOygJXIhk9UNBAXD3IQIw7v72B2EtDrWgwduQdAo2Lqiaajhsn/w320-h289/Anh%20and%20Khoa.jpg" title="Anh and his brother Khoa" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Anh is a talented painter. He has been a finalist in the <a href="https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/" target="_blank">Archibald Prize</a> four times, and won the competition's <a href="https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2017/29832/" target="_blank">People's Choice</a> award in 2017.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">At the age of 14, Anh started a small business, breeding tropical fish 🐟🐠</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">He studied law at the University of Technology, Sydney. Instead of becoming a lawyer, he decided to pursue a career in comedy 😀</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Comedy obviously paid off; in 2012, Anh won the Rodney Rude Stand Up Comedian of the Year award.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">He is married to Suzanne Do and they have four children, Xavier, Luc, Summer and Leon.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Anh says his biggest achievement in life is buying his Mum a house. What an awesome son!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Anh says he is the "least funny guy in my family". Comedy was commonly used as a way of dealing with difficult circumstances.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Some of Anh's books were banned in the U.S. and not allowed in schools. You can read about it <a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au/news/students-rally-after-anh-dos-books-are-banned-in-us-schools/news-story/095d58abe19d8b1188c6d22a3cedde76" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">His personal philosophy is the Vietnamese saying "<i>There's only two times in life - now and too late..</i>.".</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Anh is immensely popular as a children's author. <span style="text-align: left;">Anh has written more than 40 books (so far)! You can find a list of them </span><a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/authors/anh-do" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: left;">. </span>He recently signed a deal with publishers Allen & Unwin to create 50 (yes, 5-0!!!) children's books within three years. That keeps him very, very busy.... And you thought you had it tough writing one essay for your English class! 😁</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> We have lots of Anh's titles available for loan, in print form, eBook and audio. Search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22anh%20do%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=anh%20do&operator=bestMatch&available=false&includeNonPhysical=true&reviewedOnly=false&isAcceleratedReader=false&dataFile=false&sort=%7B%22field%22%3A%22relevanceRanking%22%2C%22direction%22%3A%22desc%22%2C%22label%22%3A%22Relevance%22%2C%22active%22%3Atrue%2C%22asc%22%3Afalse%7D&pageSize=100&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> for more info, or contact us at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.education.au">library@side.wa.education.au</a></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lkMQu1LPPe4Sxj8XM_BpGjd1liT6ZfqjvgNLVSl9AARK_L9rn7_eocJq-1Q0e2OXMHLkqdQQda_-iSLlKx7zlPQGCj367PbHoLGS1xOFcZEz-4gqXYMS0pheCA-VfEAzmNhHD5-Tk8_3JZk9NXVP9-ASEccI4yoDSaMBs4t5eX_mHXL4VkdSPLZO/s450/Hot%20dog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lkMQu1LPPe4Sxj8XM_BpGjd1liT6ZfqjvgNLVSl9AARK_L9rn7_eocJq-1Q0e2OXMHLkqdQQda_-iSLlKx7zlPQGCj367PbHoLGS1xOFcZEz-4gqXYMS0pheCA-VfEAzmNhHD5-Tk8_3JZk9NXVP9-ASEccI4yoDSaMBs4t5eX_mHXL4VkdSPLZO/w189-h189/Hot%20dog.jpg" width="189" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMFPwnCyh4GtvDpVTqq8tz9BFHWxklIahYO6wFYN0aEfE6Zy1hW8kAbFLSeb9YKNcScJunuTlZLDYQ_oeOWm469eDq0pzC2v2HUWqXpyx992bTioEGHYKs5qG8z8tJjKymQsvNOsAhk3RVS5c_rIifSH4ErRPdyweRQakmlov4eTtpG9c3kHsHuTf/s450/WeirDo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMFPwnCyh4GtvDpVTqq8tz9BFHWxklIahYO6wFYN0aEfE6Zy1hW8kAbFLSeb9YKNcScJunuTlZLDYQ_oeOWm469eDq0pzC2v2HUWqXpyx992bTioEGHYKs5qG8z8tJjKymQsvNOsAhk3RVS5c_rIifSH4ErRPdyweRQakmlov4eTtpG9c3kHsHuTf/w193-h193/WeirDo.jpg" width="193" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Happy birthday, Anh......now get back to work - you've got A LOT of books to finish! 😉</span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-66648281972071388942023-05-31T07:30:00.001+08:002023-05-31T07:30:00.142+08:00World Parrot Day - May 31<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello, pretty birdies! Polly want a cracker? 😀</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">May 31st is World Parrot Day - yep, it's true! A day dedicated to those brightly-coloured, chatty, intelligent birds that make up the scientific order <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrot" target="_blank">Psittaciformes</a>.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzPtrCI2PLsLRag1pHXcY4lFX7MRy1aO-sGyPaiZkM0uZkhGkJcnto72Sk0pM8CzfkxnZcFuDGKjA4H9hjhM9qIQGRtooT2FxfccPktinwoYBfKVb3LIod8mo5DnR_HRv7Nc-A7DkuWDBw1j5A8SsfKC1X-jvQoZHUFycPsKgMq9h6I-41LU0lviN/s826/Macaw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="826" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzPtrCI2PLsLRag1pHXcY4lFX7MRy1aO-sGyPaiZkM0uZkhGkJcnto72Sk0pM8CzfkxnZcFuDGKjA4H9hjhM9qIQGRtooT2FxfccPktinwoYBfKVb3LIod8mo5DnR_HRv7Nc-A7DkuWDBw1j5A8SsfKC1X-jvQoZHUFycPsKgMq9h6I-41LU0lviN/w440-h297/Macaw.jpg" width="440" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fun facts</b></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Worldwide, there are almost 400 known species of parrot. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parrots are the only creatures with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripedalism" target="_blank">tripedalism</a>, meaning they use their beaks and necks as an additional limb when climbing vertical surfaces.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Some species of parrot can live over 100 years. They are not the pet for you if you are only into short-term commitment!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parrots range in size from a few tiny grams (for the <a href="https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/smallest-of-the-small-the-buff-faced-pygmy-parrot/" target="_blank">Buff-faced Pygmy</a>) to a chunky 3kg for New Zealand's criticall endangered <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81k%C4%81p%C5%8D" target="_blank">Kakapo</a>. The Kakapo is also the world's only flightless parrot.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Another parrot that calls NZ home is the <a href="https://www.firstlighttravel.com/blog/cheeky-kea" target="_blank">Kea</a>. The Kea is known for its super intelligence and naughty behaviour! </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A parrot's taste buds are located on the roof of their mouth (and some in the back of their throat). They only have around 300 taste buds, as compared to a human's 10'000.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Those bright feathers on a parrot? They contain a pigment, called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psittacofulvin" target="_blank">Psittacofulvin</a>, that has anti-bacterial properties. This helps fight feather-degrading bacteria.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The most talkative parrot ever was called <a href="http://naturesscrapbook.blogspot.com/2012/02/bird-with-largest-vocabulary-in-world.html" target="_blank">Puck</a>, the blue budgie. This little guy was recognised in the Guinness Book of Records as having 1,728 words in his vocabulary!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Most parrots mate for life.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A baby parrot is called a chick.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Despite what you may think, parrots are actually omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and vegetables. On the whole, they prefer seeds, nuts, fruit and vegies, but will occasionally nibble on a bug or two!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A group of parrots is called a "pandemonium"!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parrots have a wide range of emotion, just like humans. They are prone to stress, sadness and anger, so keeping them content and happy is a full-time occupation. They also need darkness to sleep - just like us. A sleep-deprived parrot is more prone to health issues and depression (just like us!).</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parrots are very good at <a href="https://www.audubon.org/news/why-do-parrots-talk#:~:text=So%20why%20can%20parrots%20talk,sounds%2C%20parrots%20are%20the%20pros." target="_blank">mimicking the human voice</a>. They do this to try and fit in and become part of our "flock". Not all parrots will be able to learn words - it takes time and dedication to teach them. Sometimes, they just don't want to do it! Males will often be more vocal than females, but both sexes have the ability to learn our vocabulary. <a href="https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/species/african-grey-parrot/" target="_blank">African Greys</a> are particularly good conversationalists 😊</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here's a few handy tips if you want to teach your feathered friend to talk:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="343" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pzUOiGk4J-Q" width="485" youtube-src-id="pzUOiGk4J-Q"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parrots can easily become bored. They need lots of mental and physical activity to keep them happy and healthy. They also need company! Did you know there are videos available on YouTube, made especially for your bird to watch? (They also have them for dogs and cats, but's another story!). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ParrotTown" target="_blank">These videos</a> help keep parrots entertained and feeling like part of a flock. Give one a try with your bird and see what happens; make sure you switch the video off if he/she appears stressed, aggressive or frightened. The videos can be helpful if your parrot suffers from separation anxiety when you leave him 😓</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="351" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9KGpqLi8xfQ" width="479" youtube-src-id="9KGpqLi8xfQ"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For all you budding artists, here's an easy-to-follow turorial on how to draw a parrot, starting with just the number 5!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="351" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7CrV1DqiEcc" width="477" youtube-src-id="7CrV1DqiEcc"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Want to know more about these beautiful birdies, or just enjoy reading about them in stories? Search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22birds%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=birds&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> to find the following (and more!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1wmajkcZ0eyKsQoED4o-IVLcCX9sXRLD-3jVfSDEZqGzVM5yEZruciYPsQoCCzwja7EoYNLLxyY1YSOsL3bUZwuQ_qOQu5H_688YCV311u2nZQpkYfPun7SbncanYsDnGe2S7rbSUEo_qI6JM1qARAw-HoTl21OOM4vpwtPM1kpMuLp81OJoYnHK/s660/djerap.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-68472787066233718262023-05-25T13:54:00.000+08:002023-05-25T13:54:09.929+08:00National Sorry Day - May 26th<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone 😊 <i>Kia - Ngean noonar?</i> (That is "Hello, how are you?" in the Noongar language).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In Australia, <a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-sorry-day-2020/" target="_blank">National Sorry Day</a> (also known as the National Day of Healing) is held each year on the 26th of May, kicking off <a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/" target="_blank">National Reconciliation Week</a>. On this day, we remember and acknowledge the "Stolen Generations" - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities as a result of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonization" target="_blank">colonisation</a>. National Sorry Day is part of the ongoing effort towards reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This year's theme is "<b>Be a Voice for Generations</b>".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr67NJo8r46HQ_k37nHSCTDEL5WnzG9iMaRNtZW5D3OvdokKtNrb5zvgdlhTV3o_U8s9zU5wFx8b38fV6MiyE8rsrM9p1N5KuNCE3QYxqOa-U5yjQPIzYpKBY7BeC3A0QjDROIWqkkX4PTbgiBOYXREXS70RfQF6rZsVgGKAEMLye7DH40pgyhPCxa/s900/common_ground.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="900" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr67NJo8r46HQ_k37nHSCTDEL5WnzG9iMaRNtZW5D3OvdokKtNrb5zvgdlhTV3o_U8s9zU5wFx8b38fV6MiyE8rsrM9p1N5KuNCE3QYxqOa-U5yjQPIzYpKBY7BeC3A0QjDROIWqkkX4PTbgiBOYXREXS70RfQF6rZsVgGKAEMLye7DH40pgyhPCxa/w555-h380/common_ground.jpeg" title="Image source : Common Ground" width="555" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What did colonisation mean for Aboriginal people?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />When James Cook and, later, Arthur Phillip, settled in Australia, they believed there to be few native people inhabiting the land. They defined Australia as "terra nullius", a Latin phrase meaning "wasteland" or "land belonging to no one". European culture was believed to be superior to all others; indigenous people were sub-human and not worthy of care or consideration, let alone respect.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Many indigenous men, women and children died; killed in battle or defending their land, their families, their right to exist. Poisoning and introduced diseases such as smallpox, influenza and measles, to which they had no resistance, decimated entire populations. Aboriginal culture was strong and well-developed; European settlement sought to destroy this culture and, as a result, much of the traditional practices and knowledge were lost.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Perhaps the most devastating practice was the removal of Aboriginal children from their families, particularly those who had mixed Aboriginal and white parentage. This occurred from the mid-1800s to the 1970s. It was believed that these children would be "better off" if raised as white people, away from their own heritage and culture. Most children were placed in institutions or "adopted" by white families. They were often used as domestic servants. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Stripped of their cultural identity, their family connection, even their own name, thousands of children were subjected to cruelty, abuse, hard labour and deprivation, all in the supposed name of "reprogramming" an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_assimilation" target="_blank">assimilation</a>. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span>The following animated video tells a story that was, sadly, a common experience for many young Aboriginal people. </span><i>[Please note: this video shows some distressing and confronting scenes. We include it here in the spirit of truth-telling and education]. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="353" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4Hw9d91k2E" width="480" youtube-src-id="u4Hw9d91k2E"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The impact of these practices continues today. Intergenerational trauma and grief is still felt by those whose families underwent this forced separation and cultural displacement. Many people will never know where they come from or who their real families are. Imagine feeling ashamed of your own skin, your own culture, never knowing where you truly fit in... This is the reality of many of our indigenous people as they struggle to come to terms with what happened to them or their loved ones.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Making amends</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a <a href="https://everymind.org.au/news/national-apology-a-significant-day-in-australias-history" target="_blank">formal apology</a> to indigenous people on behalf of the Australian federal government. This was a huge step for a PM to take and laid the groundwork for future actions related to the Stolen Generation. Prior to this, his predecessor, PM John Howard, had instigated a "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_of_Reconciliation" target="_blank">Motion of Reconciliation</a>" that expressed sympathy and regret but avoided any acceptance of culpability. Mr Rudd's speech was interesting not only because of the subject matter but for his contribution to it; most Prime Ministers have a team of writers who collaborate to create their speeches for them. The apology and speech were written largely by Rudd himself. You can read the full transcript <a href="https://www.who.com.au/kevin-rudd-sorry-speech" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Visit_Parliament/Art/Exhibitions/Custom_Media/Apology_to_Australias_Indigenous_Peoples" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="1110" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2Ec9IR4sYZn-O1kTivt-wlkIAJq5P--SRKnwgJa7X_XS5pCncGmSVzfi8V3m0mJLcSHTjGEQAsHC51zL4flUiV-73ISaUjBYWycBfMGFLVXydFFCQ2GiM2Oqbv23LCNsNrNayQ7YhBD7rqKA1rIZDBXhjNfMEvAjnfPu4pEoOoMC99iZPGCqvMfQ/w448-h383/ApologytoAustraliasIndigenousPeoples-larger.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sorry Day Symbolism</b></div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Native Hibiscus is the official symbol for National Sorry Day. It is found throughout Australia, "scattered" far and wide like the Stolen Generation and is known for its ability to survive and thrive. The purple colour represents compassion and spiritual healing. The SIDE Library will have some printed flowers available for students and staff to display or wear, or you can print your own <a href="https://topteacher.com.au/resource/national-sorry-day-commemorative-flower/" target="_blank">here</a> <br />[source: Top Teacher].</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQfpCAplzRCWntI62Qes-0ZDs5UB3UWWa3qlzXrIEomggBRqBebjSHy4U8wtIj7eTsngDqwEXIF0QuRO17jfwRruQFshvc-A5grfsBxLZsjkpquQA5DLk3GbcB5owrIj_8aa8SvntwRXeUu1h7j4EJxDPZUkzZwVFMxSB0RwYoFQ6w3QFjoV8DcNS/s800/sorry-day.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQfpCAplzRCWntI62Qes-0ZDs5UB3UWWa3qlzXrIEomggBRqBebjSHy4U8wtIj7eTsngDqwEXIF0QuRO17jfwRruQFshvc-A5grfsBxLZsjkpquQA5DLk3GbcB5owrIj_8aa8SvntwRXeUu1h7j4EJxDPZUkzZwVFMxSB0RwYoFQ6w3QFjoV8DcNS/w465-h279/sorry-day.png" width="465" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The beautifully illustrated children's book "Sorry Day" by Carol Vass is available for loan from the <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4069c916c0a80118009e1a6200002e84?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">SIDE Library</a>, or watch the video below, featuring former PM Kevin Rudd and narrator Trevor Jamieson.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="369" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m32cvvJ0tqE" width="444" youtube-src-id="m32cvvJ0tqE"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3IA9yd00zAbU-io9S1q6gacqwW-GTFG7Rv2vmrWPTjfW2Fo8wYp1SPR4z8ejdwnnsOXrSa_s90z370jpcTC8SGzhqmilCwKLp4XuE_bA1xH_ssIja6RkyIph2YwL25ldWHtLzriQTcF45d2hWuMe0NC3daYc0bFdKEC6gk_ot4pO_mMV1iqEeqTw/s312/SorryDay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="300" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3IA9yd00zAbU-io9S1q6gacqwW-GTFG7Rv2vmrWPTjfW2Fo8wYp1SPR4z8ejdwnnsOXrSa_s90z370jpcTC8SGzhqmilCwKLp4XuE_bA1xH_ssIja6RkyIph2YwL25ldWHtLzriQTcF45d2hWuMe0NC3daYc0bFdKEC6gk_ot4pO_mMV1iqEeqTw/w346-h360/SorryDay.jpg" width="346" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE Library has lots of resources available for loan. Here's a few suggestions (or check out our displays in the Library if you're on site!):</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3gG-2kQNUjOtJj6b71Z5nUNcZN3VQ99YzIGReTgvzlcj8dLvdx9RDVKdtptMzygI-GMdSH4f8h0vFoeZsoXTAHe_f2f2FL_abukxCXrJTKgCymQeio8a5t6zW7NP8XkE7yFfAqrJxKqyt3Ul8JK9GSTxxVCpGiXUPy6eE187GvDr_p0cyVLBzqG-/s362/Follow_the_Rabbit-Proof_Fence_(book_cover).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="250" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3gG-2kQNUjOtJj6b71Z5nUNcZN3VQ99YzIGReTgvzlcj8dLvdx9RDVKdtptMzygI-GMdSH4f8h0vFoeZsoXTAHe_f2f2FL_abukxCXrJTKgCymQeio8a5t6zW7NP8XkE7yFfAqrJxKqyt3Ul8JK9GSTxxVCpGiXUPy6eE187GvDr_p0cyVLBzqG-/w163-h236/Follow_the_Rabbit-Proof_Fence_(book_cover).jpg" title="eBook & print available" width="163" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8p4w2ohkuNX142N9OBbCk4d0lJCa_92AEMEqVf4R9o92fLmZ39Uye56QMFUpJXFBOkw3ENnjUKQAJreo4SyM9BGpsh6WI7YTeeKgafumJ01jZdXmvX-52XntB7TDS-YogH5pCNK7_QBX_kneSEiGX7LyZzpj3VgXcTPS4v_6dliVFfLvyvHWxq7x/s279/archieroach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Further reading</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Want to know more? If you'd like further information about National Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, the Stolen Generations and Indigenous culture, click on the links below:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="page https://www.noongarculture.org.au/language/#:~:text=Overall%20there%20are%20many%20common,different%20from%20region%20to%20region" target="_blank">Noongar culture and language</a> </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/politics/stolen-generations/a-guide-to-australias-stolen-generations#a-guide-to-the-stolen-generations" target="_blank">Stolen Generations Facts</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/2016-state-of-reconciliation-in-australia/" target="_blank">2016 State of Reconciliation in Australia Report</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.recwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-2023-Guide_Digital.pdf" target="_blank">Reconciliation Week WA Guide</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/RAP-Levels-and-Framework.pdf" target="_blank">Reconciliation Action Plan Framework (for organisations)</a></span></li><li><a href="https://deadlystory.com/icms_docs/286608_national-sorry-day-committee-school-resource.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">National Sorry Day School Resource (Deadly Story.com)</span></a></li><li><a href="https://healingfoundation.org.au/schools/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Healing Foundation</span></a></li><li><a href="https://bth.humanrights.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/BTH%202017%20Fact%20Sheet_Australia-A%20National%20Overview.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">National Overview Fact Sheet</span></a></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-27333688811148239222023-05-20T14:25:00.001+08:002023-05-20T14:25:00.145+08:00World Baking Day - May 21st<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! Who's hungry? 😋</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/world-baking-day/" target="_blank">World Baking Day</a> (WBD) is celebrated on the third Sunday in May each year (or May 17th...depending on who you ask!) That's right, a day dedicated to the joy of making cookies, cakes, pastries and pies! Sounds pretty good to us!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNpA7Wy_zXJ5LhMG23m-143aY9fOvU0wxIw64djGlQZQfPOZXGgugabEcnxnYknG0VrcG19bvOt2wj2mYYQAqwwJ5ENyCS6do9Bmxgn_k4kUnzUG4cMmaZDbnAnL1W7Z7eG16oAg7QmHOL1f2PdoFFTE3EvHtBZ6rYzR82JTM2XZ2zANJLu7PmAX0/s1920/bakingfamily.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNpA7Wy_zXJ5LhMG23m-143aY9fOvU0wxIw64djGlQZQfPOZXGgugabEcnxnYknG0VrcG19bvOt2wj2mYYQAqwwJ5ENyCS6do9Bmxgn_k4kUnzUG4cMmaZDbnAnL1W7Z7eG16oAg7QmHOL1f2PdoFFTE3EvHtBZ6rYzR82JTM2XZ2zANJLu7PmAX0/w463-h308/bakingfamily.png" width="463" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Where did it all start?</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">WBD began in 2012, when the multinational company <a href="https://www.unilever.com/" target="_blank">Unilever</a> wanted to promote their margarine products. What better way to do that than to get everyone baking? The original campaign was centred around baking a cake as a gift for someone:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>"...Giving someone a homemade cake is a brilliant way to let them know how much you care. We often forget to tell the people who matter most why they make our lives a little bit easier, a lot more fun or infinitely more interesting. World Baking Day encourages people to "say it with cake"! It is a gesture that is sure to be noticed and we guarantee it will bring a smile to their face..."</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>So, what are the origins of baking?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Baking has been around a really long time. The oldest known oven, discovered in Croatia in 2014, is thought to be 6'500 years old. The Ancient Greeks were baking breads as far back as 3'000 years ago. The Roman Empire loved a good pastry; professional pastry cooks were recorded as early as 300 BC. The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use yeast in their bread, around 2600 BC (prior to this, yeast was used in the brewing of beer!). Basically, human beings loved their baked goods and consumption of breads, pastries and cakes was soon widespread throughout the world.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPmvzClX9dRTutkAS2Da_cGiygQF5FWAJ5sk8Y_it-YWNQHxF7ZjOd_pTOMb19mHriekMi1tWbDKQ24VgPgXg1hy6mWWjeIqAJYZaYLTu3NpbWnvKKsNOKlTEh8IETxNOdXlbYVl-awwLw1TpuN5vnGmtM6GMglomozq91Pry8PwCcaKe8H5z-9RF/s1280/baker.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1098" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPmvzClX9dRTutkAS2Da_cGiygQF5FWAJ5sk8Y_it-YWNQHxF7ZjOd_pTOMb19mHriekMi1tWbDKQ24VgPgXg1hy6mWWjeIqAJYZaYLTu3NpbWnvKKsNOKlTEh8IETxNOdXlbYVl-awwLw1TpuN5vnGmtM6GMglomozq91Pry8PwCcaKe8H5z-9RF/s320/baker.png" width="275" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What is the science behind baking?</span></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Ever wondered exactly how the baking process works? Why does that soft (albeit yummy) dough become a crispy, crunchy cookies when cooked? Why does bread rise? Check out the videos below for the science behind the nom-noms!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n6wpNhyreDE" width="470" youtube-src-id="n6wpNhyreDE"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="393" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L_nkkELA-Vo" width="473" youtube-src-id="L_nkkELA-Vo"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I've never baked before. How should I start?</span></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There is no right or wrong way to get started, but it is a good idea to begin with something simple, like oil-based <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/basic-muffin-mix/32aff51f-8012-4df3-af99-83e94803cf7d" target="_blank">muffins</a> or a basic <a href="https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/cookies/drop-cookies/" target="_blank">drop cookie</a>. Mansi, from <a href="https://imademycake.com/start-baking-at-home/" target="_blank">I Made My Cake</a>, offer the following advice for newbie bakers:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Start with an easy recipe that does not have too many steps, ingredients or processes. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Assemble you ingredients before beginning. Make sure you have all you need and that you have measured them out correctly. Avoid substitutions until you understand how ingredients work together.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Unless the recipe states otherwise, mix gently - over-beating can cause elastic gluten strands to form, making your finished product dense and chewy, rather than light and airy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Preheat your oven to the correct temperature. Over time, you will learn the quirks of your oven and know whether you need to set the temperature lower or higher.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't keep opening the oven door! In the last 10 minutes of cooking you can do the <a href="https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/bake/toothpick-test-alternatives/#:~:text=When%20testing%20to%20see%20if,test%20is%20really%20that%20easy." target="_blank">skewer or toothpick test</a> to see if the item is cooked.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Rest your baked item before slicing or eating. </span></li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0BxstKya9V3r19vu7hM1zSVIEXTk3Uq9cpTy-mXauec5j8X0AJo_1KAOasBe7Zcnd_LluyKhsB71F14aAfxRHlNI4VONtz9N_XlHAvv4pUGL8RcaM6MfDhf558duRa6OfInj1L30fj6iclIy-M9LswnlOU2OF6xzdA2L7k-agJjebMqZMSXLV8t8/s1920/coffee-5965977_1920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1920" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0BxstKya9V3r19vu7hM1zSVIEXTk3Uq9cpTy-mXauec5j8X0AJo_1KAOasBe7Zcnd_LluyKhsB71F14aAfxRHlNI4VONtz9N_XlHAvv4pUGL8RcaM6MfDhf558duRa6OfInj1L30fj6iclIy-M9LswnlOU2OF6xzdA2L7k-agJjebMqZMSXLV8t8/w472-h314/coffee-5965977_1920.jpg" width="472" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Besides filling our bellies, why is baking good for us?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />There is nothing more satisfying than eating a warm, gooey, freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie, but did you know baking can be good for your mental health too? <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/baking-for-others-psychology_n_58dd0b85e4b0e6ac7092aaf8" target="_blank">Psychologists say</a> baking can be:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">stress-relieving</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">a form of creative self-expression</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">a mindful practice</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">a way to stimulate the senses and enhance memory</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">a way to ease depression, sadness and feelings of low self-worth</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Baking for others can boost your spirits even further, as it increases feelings of well-being and connects you with other people in a meaningful, pleasurable way. Giving food to others has a physical and emotional value.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Does the SIDE Library have some baking resources I can borrow?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We sure do! Here's a few suggestions that might inspire you to get busy in the kitchen.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e5856eba9fe285c00be9a16eeaf7b4a?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="672" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1CtiUhs4MorPosBoQGTtO7GCEjSXB-1ED4XdJuwu1yjD54HxHGH66dp6sBEXNIN-kqmmWYzs_vrQhhU2CA2fvZhOiXx_V-p0FXtIWkYKCYsr9p0AuoVkGO7hYmI0ShgOcxCf4CmwL30dP2gCAA6X5isRdhjPRgXahkg4DszPreci0JocomowlvTVU/w161-h240/pastaandpizza.jpg" width="161" /></a><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e6d431ea9fe285c0113c1e809abd0e1?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="785" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ae5DtWT1gfJOVh-EklCH15TcGYY2Th-J1Pk4fTDXjZ1BdmcGx0CZZsvpbku6s_eBO7jMtUeybCLK7Tyxh0f3VcTQBGhl_faXMvCKhvhrjMuiNuM1J0dIxdc7dzWf_jF2R2_zvpXD5dEzJrXYanaOTlghFOQcVxuEZB7aETssoNCUT1vKMv50GzFK/w187-h239/cookiesandcake.jpg" width="187" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e692112a9fe285c00a059c7cd8e888a?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="382" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3STfoMe6EQVkBV1k59DYKnSZ8SQ9f1tPA2_-6cxrlPewAljpvqMylE2zQIF4SkDY13w-_S3TwXftRtDu7Rbr95-xm7CQV6XnK-h7rCkMrM0CDJdXIhkX8JtaG-CITNfgwFVF9USf60GijD7WB0UcBswSnk1uKWPVPjR5-RHYSSBcVjWMlPagdufnF/w183-h239/party%20cakes.jpg" width="183" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e6742ffa9fe285c0015ab7194d12a97?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="412" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizArloAiC3TzMJsUJVag48GhickhgqEGXczvRjzRdTOMNgrhIRbxgmvlSJBoOGtTdlPWqsL9BaCzawPZFM9M2XxIoBdEFKoVMs-BBcxjGKV8JwaTZ9OfUni57KGJy7mffBMIHA28gg5bllAb9Aq54t56P-pLxwkKe_ITdJoPuObuk_4LcZIitXgrqw/w183-h223/kitchengarden.jpg" width="183" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/9e76a31ec0a8011807c4b76b00140887?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1268" data-original-width="1000" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIE2PtUwCgEqJloncsM_BYSuFeS91jxN0Ek3-OvtzUIYkzdlIXIA-vORSWsoBiof5UArJp_J1g5-eu45RT-_6rVvmpu-U5ThZgqM2MAqZJ2gkyV93V0QWB0JR0jswvPhTtc9Iuz7BE92aMoIYV3bU5fG8z4H22cgrJNXM7vSPglAjU-0DTnbjyRFlU/w174-h220/breadbakingsourdough.jpg" title="eBook" width="174" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e6d3ef7a9fe285c018d64d58d1b0d11?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="823" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG7OfWqAA3sWplg3Bvjg-1BuFZsv3Q0C_CUjZMe4qLUrZAb1UH1ufZQP333tLNYvbVuUlXSZb7v2V5ueVKGoELlYa1N4H22f2l_L2iTlPdCpo8FGaox1at9XZZa7F_WI7gjqvR5qeYkceniSHU1JSZaML0iW9XbWEdgdl7tFxeiZq0o-A76qBHajBQ/w181-h219/bread%20and%20pizza.jpg" width="181" /></a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you'd like to check out some easy recipes online, here's a few recommendations:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/baking/galleries/easy-baking-recipes-kids/3dbv379o" target="_blank">Best Recipes Australia</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/collections/easy-baking-recipes" target="_blank">Kidspot</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/kid-friendly-baking-recipes/" target="_blank">Sally's Baking Addiction</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/kids-baking-recipes" target="_blank">BBC Good Food</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.eatthis.com/easy-baking-recipes/" target="_blank">Eat this, Not That</a></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Enjoy whipping up some tasty treats this World Baking Day. And remember: SIDE Library staff are happy to make the sacrifice and taste-test anything for you 😋</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></div></div></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-71058399141095783462023-05-19T07:30:00.002+08:002023-05-19T07:30:00.141+08:00Walk Safely to School Day - May 19<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Hello everyone! 😊 Stop. Look. Listen. Think.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">May 19 is dedicated to Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD). </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAd7ekJ-V49-Vtz6zydZpSbaGARHlPnmGJDXnSx6dWjNw9UQbx9FtchHPF4_hNyGgf2dYX14Boi9_2d6XiUv9v9YX2stmtCiIydp_YTPkuEXQ8Wm4Cn7gwDbLWSqRfdk13FdqD7vH8VD3ozoQE0RF5UfIN3UF_UDSbyRziY7x3T2-DeqnMQqM1czQU/s488/walktoschool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="488" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAd7ekJ-V49-Vtz6zydZpSbaGARHlPnmGJDXnSx6dWjNw9UQbx9FtchHPF4_hNyGgf2dYX14Boi9_2d6XiUv9v9YX2stmtCiIydp_YTPkuEXQ8Wm4Cn7gwDbLWSqRfdk13FdqD7vH8VD3ozoQE0RF5UfIN3UF_UDSbyRziY7x3T2-DeqnMQqM1czQU/s320/walktoschool.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">As the name suggests, WSTSD aims to encourage primary school children to walk and commute safely to school by following road rules, being alert to traffic and other road users, and using pedestrian crossings and traffic lights correctly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOKAB3ytz74ajebP2I6LL4yB6Wf2XdC2fTP-wSwtHQJQ6bIeTJlJNVZRNbmXI_b9TpD-nXTy3mZPN9pHEGdf6t7GjJXviCdQsRcgstdSxKcWWJPSM2LSIOSjr1eweNJ8QG1GJzs_flVRjtuczpMsYv9QerRgnNzCVL45OMKmBGmdJ5JafLbZYOV5g/s1100/WSTSD-2023-speechbubbles.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="1100" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOKAB3ytz74ajebP2I6LL4yB6Wf2XdC2fTP-wSwtHQJQ6bIeTJlJNVZRNbmXI_b9TpD-nXTy3mZPN9pHEGdf6t7GjJXviCdQsRcgstdSxKcWWJPSM2LSIOSjr1eweNJ8QG1GJzs_flVRjtuczpMsYv9QerRgnNzCVL45OMKmBGmdJ5JafLbZYOV5g/w526-h322/WSTSD-2023-speechbubbles.png" width="526" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">As you can see, from the image above, young children do not have the capacity to be responsible for their own safety in regards to using the roads. Their brains are not yet developed enough to judge speed and distance accurately, understand consequences of their actions and follow rules consistently. They are easily distracted and unable to focus on more than one thing at a time. Combine this with the facts children are smaller (and therefore harder to see) and you have a recipe for disaster! It's important that adults and older, responsible children supervise and manage hazards to keep young kiddoes safe 😊</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="336" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kQ-6jNG4F4Q" width="479" youtube-src-id="kQ-6jNG4F4Q"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It is recommended that children under the age of 8 years hold an adult's hand while crossing the road or walking on a sidewalk/footpath, and that all children under 10 be supervised by an adult. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It's important to model safe behaviours too. Remember to look both ways when crossing the road, be aware of traffic around you, take care when walking through car parks and other areas where they may be moving vehicles. Explaining when, where and why you are crossing a road at a particular time can also be a useful way to reinforce safety rules eg "<i>Ok, we've stopped and looked both ways, there are no cars coming and we have a clear view of the road - let's cross now." </i>Children learn by watching others and copying behaviours / actions. Make sure they're learning the right ones to copy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>WSTSD isn't just about following rules</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">WSTSD aims to improve safety and reduce injuries on our roads, but it also wants to encourage everyone to get more exercise. Children need a minimum of 60 minutes exercise every day in order to be physically and mentally healthy. A walk to school is an excellent way to get them (and their responsible adults!) moving. it increases alertness, improves mental wellbeing and gets the blood pumping. Children who walk to school are more likely to be focused and ready for the day ahead than their peers who are driven or take public transport.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Walking to school with a parent or older sibling creates an opportunity for conversation. It is often easier to chat about things that may be troubling if you are also focused on walking; being outdoors creates an "open" space for discussion. It's also a great for just soaking up some sunshine and fresh air - both of which are important for good health. It can be a wonderful way to connect with other people in your neighbourhood, learn about your environment and practice gratitude and mindfulness. It's super eco-friendly too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="339" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d4WCXs8OTw8" width="485" youtube-src-id="d4WCXs8OTw8"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE Library has some resources on road safety and staying safe when out and about. Click on the images below if you'd like to borrow or learn more.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/e9e478180a1f0818001525a157d4b4b7?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="800" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1odjPQAUF_PJ1d1movWP5X8GiApcme6oH3YiiOmEZVjTF_ldHmOJZqGcPRISVcpvgrZVkNb7Wn--bE0DNVX3jl2dLtl_viLKbTjbNowWnlL1HZv3pHEi2JKf2NlEWUzk1GlcIXK7qOQ2du0K0DKEj3K08EVF0G__ZP4rUKQxxcHxasS5tN_G1LoFF/w237-h273/Click-Clack-Buckled-in-your-Booster-Seat-Danny-Katz-Mitch-Vane.jpeg" width="237" /></a> </span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22izzy%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=izzy&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/3c1e44c30a1f08180006758e7c0aa35c?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="500" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioobt_gWQ7DQT5cB8a1LUIYxr7JZ2_Hj2lVUHGR9h1XzMzCf4WzyvihZJ60hOgfYSc-KEX0F-_JxCK9Yls6kQzgJsuJ9OoVYhECriXVqYqTga-3bzj0xn8XKMTkv1c6JxYSx0Q4OI4C_H9q9OgX4qg69v70r3QvnHt-yGhnFc2KbOi9Pe_16D9VO3m/w237-h258/That's%20the%20sound.jpg" width="237" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Queensland Government has a "Good Practice Guidelines" booklet available, with lots of info about road safety for kids. Click <a href="https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/25ac1b0a-a9df-4106-a772-157c855893dc/road-safety-grant-guide-birth-to-5-years.pdf?ETag=bb457ee77bca4e8cffa5692f6fab9394 " target="_blank">here</a> to view and download.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.safetytown.com.au/ " target="_blank">Safety Town</a> is also a great site to visit for advice, tips and activities.</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Let's be aware and take care!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃</span></p><p><br /></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-52357419293163100432023-05-03T12:08:00.001+08:002023-05-03T12:08:52.134+08:00The Loch Ness Monster (and other beasties)<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Today we are delving deeper than the great Scottish lake, Loch Ness, to learn all about the monster that may or may not reside there, affectionately known as "Nessie".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7shLk3K7WqRmfmlwWLPB7zBPzZePOTRXzNmb4blLR7dbsjjNr3OVKm-E5Ni5q645_RSXwmszIZY71eRr5oD6KCSvhiDc7Ko-CmwOzZfYJbebP-UuWU7LgwAJv1qxGTGAeEh0XyoWpI9D_hnYALqvA7CxhsWg6QstLuhkDXFLtNNp4DYc5vEUUDAS/s1020/lochness.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="900" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7shLk3K7WqRmfmlwWLPB7zBPzZePOTRXzNmb4blLR7dbsjjNr3OVKm-E5Ni5q645_RSXwmszIZY71eRr5oD6KCSvhiDc7Ko-CmwOzZfYJbebP-UuWU7LgwAJv1qxGTGAeEh0XyoWpI9D_hnYALqvA7CxhsWg6QstLuhkDXFLtNNp4DYc5vEUUDAS/w406-h461/lochness.jpg" title="Image by Juan Carlos Chaparro" width="406" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While local tales of Nessie have been around for many centuries, perhaps as far back as the <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/blog/st-columba-and-the-loch-ness-monster" target="_blank">sixth century AD</a>, the best known report (and the one that really began the world's fascination with the great beast) was in May 1933, in the <i><a href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/report-of-strange-spectacle-on-loch-ness-in-1933-leaves-unanswered-question-what-was-it-139582/" target="_blank">Inverness Courier</a></i> newspaper:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>"...On Friday last, a well known business man, who lives near Inverness, & his wife, a university graduate, when motoring along the north shore not far from Abriachan Pier, were startled to see a tremendous upheaval on the loch, which previously had been calm as a mill pond. The lady was first to notice the disturbance which occurred fully three quarters of a mile from the shore & it was her sudden cries which directed her husband's attention to the water. There the creature disported itself, rolling & plunging for fully a minute, its body resembling that of a whale & the water cascading & surging like a simmering cauldron..."</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">From that time on, Nessie became an icon of Scotland and the loch in which it was supposed to dwell a popular tourist and sight-seeing destination. Thousands of people visit the loch each year to try and catch a glimpse of this mysterious creature; despite biologists and other experts debunking any claims about a prehistoric beast lurking in the deep waters, many people still believe Nessie is very much alive.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br />A few facts about Loch Ness</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Loch Ness holds an estimated 263 billion cubic feet of water! That's more than all the water in all the lakes, rivers and reservoirs in the whole of England and Wales combined! You could fit every single person on Earth into the loch 10 times over 😲</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">At its deepest, Loch Ness measures over 800ft deep (approx 240 metres). That's a long way down!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Bring your thermal bathers! Loch Ness is very, very cold, reaching temperatures of around -20 degrees C in Winter. Due to a process called <a href="https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/thermocline.html#:~:text=A%20thermocline%20is%20the%20transition%20layer%20between%20the%20warmer%20mixed,a%20sudden%20change%20in%20temperature." target="_blank">thermocline</a>, the loch will not freeze. However, swimming in the loch is strongly discouraged due to the risk of <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352682#:~:text=Hypothermia%20is%20a%20medical%20emergency,95%20F%20(35%20C)." target="_blank">hypothermia</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The loch is more than 500 million years old. Lochs were formed by enormous sheets of ice moving across the landscape, gouging out u-shaped valleys, in the last ice age. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It's pitch black! Ever wonder why it's so hard to find anything in the loch, even a ginormous beastie like Nessie? Every time it rains (which, in Scotland, is often!), peat from surrounding hills is carried down to the water. These peat particles make visibility under the water very poor indeed.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyw2xoaTKNVFB2xOiMl6O8KItZfZu5_Hmh9pCSkpu_bw59HMf6L2Z32TjViEI3lSFPUrBkdwZyEyloq5x761Leu_5bJgbJT1JHrjjpsbgKhACd8cqo0SfSC_0hZcQcPZRj4vT4G9Eal9kWkGBDFQG-cQv8aAK7c2x_5mOQw7CYn0tRC51dRd6xP6d/s1800/loch-ness-2-1800x1197.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1800" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyw2xoaTKNVFB2xOiMl6O8KItZfZu5_Hmh9pCSkpu_bw59HMf6L2Z32TjViEI3lSFPUrBkdwZyEyloq5x761Leu_5bJgbJT1JHrjjpsbgKhACd8cqo0SfSC_0hZcQcPZRj4vT4G9Eal9kWkGBDFQG-cQv8aAK7c2x_5mOQw7CYn0tRC51dRd6xP6d/w552-h367/loch-ness-2-1800x1197.jpg" width="552" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>How to prounounce "Loch" (so you don't embarrass yourself when visiting Scotland)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="382" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cMkoHt73loQ" width="459" youtube-src-id="cMkoHt73loQ"></iframe></div><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Some theories and reports about the Loch Ness Monster</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While eyewitness accounts of Nessie vary from story to story, most agree the creature has a small head on a long neck, flippers and possibly humps. Some sightings have reported Nessie being able to walk on land, whilst most confine her to the waters of the loch, with only her head and neck being visible.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The oldest and perhaps most famous "photo" of Nessie, was taken in 1934 and later (sixty years later, in fact!) <a href="https://www.donttakepictures.com/dtp-blog/2017/4/19/the-loch-ness-monster-turns-83-the-story-of-the-surgeons-photograph" target="_blank">revealed to be a hoax</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYkhQujHjsAIukyCDDPl-pzU1OqolgAdVFFtfxmK9g-9b4mKR1bPrHFyAb5lJodk-5TeGjmShs5C5OPQER89G8waRPyOyc9nEDSeJGIDRqwnNfDhYUz3ycgd_bsLqN0fT8ubhv_4XFDjvyDKyu9nYcpfW9tqGccFT7O1LgE-tPLMDZsdC0Ia1Rbz5/s718/nessie.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="718" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYkhQujHjsAIukyCDDPl-pzU1OqolgAdVFFtfxmK9g-9b4mKR1bPrHFyAb5lJodk-5TeGjmShs5C5OPQER89G8waRPyOyc9nEDSeJGIDRqwnNfDhYUz3ycgd_bsLqN0fT8ubhv_4XFDjvyDKyu9nYcpfW9tqGccFT7O1LgE-tPLMDZsdC0Ia1Rbz5/w454-h284/nessie.jpeg" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The most recent theory about Nessie points to the possibility of the creature being a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/09/06/loch-ness-monster-is-still-mystery-scientists-have-some-new-evidence-theory/" target="_blank">giant eel</a>.</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Nessie could be a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plesiosaurus" target="_blank">plesiosaur</a>, a giant aquatic dinosaur, according to some scientists or, at least, be a distant relative.</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">According to other theories, Nessie could be a whale (the head and neck that people are seeing could actually be the curled fluke of a whale as it rolls over in the water), a duck, a large seal, or the trunk of an elephant (though why one would be swimming in the freezing waters of Loch Ness is anyone's guess!).</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There has even been theories that Nessie is not a creature at all, but rather the result of seismic shifts in the fault line that runs under Loch Ness. Bubbles, waves, tremors and other effects on the surface of the water may be caused by the movement in the rock beneath the loch. </span></div></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ZxgTZnLCOw" width="497" youtube-src-id="1ZxgTZnLCOw"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Nessie has competition...</b></div><span><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, Nessie is not the only famous water monster. Around the world, many cultures and communities have their own local version, and tales of sea monsters, river serpents and other beasties have been a part of human history for thousands of years. Click on the images below to read more:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.unmuseum.org/kraken.htm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="1280" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62ajKw9kEve5Bj2NiXp7cp4Y0WLH0QVta8EL_QALhsw6DnagZFzgD6TcohCz-V7ZJHFf7rQqmKvFJFSfyKTfo2KlebEMt-61nwln9TdA_X_W9yrO3Ef0GyzEzzub53skDqCf3jNA5yttxmsPF-tlzkQbaIWwYvnhH2oAHxzImQvb_lgg-0F4bWK2b/w273-h185/krakken.png" title="The Kracken" width="273" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_(folklore)" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1323" data-original-width="1920" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-IvOTs2vlajl3MQt75AQ_4_WOnevoCVB2VXUjRFKNWaGSHx8MhbrcWBUNh_Pw_ktAM5SM9_z2eMqp2eVWV-qKYkPuW-Z9DyWDppZu0QovdMdt2JnDHj3TWghg_mf0UZLdXh7pvIGDhdjKwf_jC_Heo1t0rbzlIyllmtw40NM_E5hWKcOooc9j05J/w268-h185/champ.jpg" title="Champy - The Lake Champlain Monster" width="268" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogopogo" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="571" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsaxgof8K4kwIYdU4oFIfEye5JU3ZIcKEGyAo2OZhpDFhZ-BscP1RPlrA-ZElAt1AAA4jMstsDiv-U7pspKzRfi2UPw5ceoQErg1ENG2TRnuVAC5UNg4Wt6aisp59dReW-RVOO7bGduJp8us_KMo9vTZd7M4Jj0qnPNsdJ8zHGWWJKeE23V30B43g/w273-h206/ogopogo.png" title="Ogopogo" width="273" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://apgnews.com/special-focus/all-things-maryland/chessie-monster-of-the-chesapeake/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="450" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ATgc6Bidqh2hAWpEsT--qfVQeQbbzicc9RUYLmJwp0LozVB4Fjb85Qn2z1H1P8JhF3fRG7wCamnFdZ4tEXXzcTCHJcSoJpcpqXgudk1L5gjkd3e5K8cFFG1C7ItMFBdjKSt7DIA7j_psackXyb1SuYtoRl4UEqKrcjJeOG6_5IvoUDkxaQ5miHEU/w261-h196/chessie-110614.jpg" title="Chessie" width="261" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ikeda" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="300" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbO6G-qmaO8xLrSM3vVsNA9BQ2o-RLALsLDg3KOP8Ad2_V_NTJCj36kK17yXhrgRGzea17yes3p3eGtvPctWwM3YnAScsJRfkFmwLuTp3SjACxsQtlO4u2pFiAiJ-bvDHvmkM5v9HaXPdhzziNbGSdc70Q03pUZNrn3K3xqFwG2IVNHoY5xsugCeIU/w270-h146/issie.jpg" title="Issie (Japan)" width="270" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wallowa_Lake_Monster" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="780" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfgLuaSHNysxB7PXFVdvEeu5RyrBaa_GdqP9snR57aqeUxMwu7fTDjobme-mR9nVPYLBi4J9ECR8rnr9lcVX3fD3oIaLcBk4Uv8eA_7qitEgpFwUC_3nqGOr4b3hXR32s6YP6KBPBLOsN3E-Iuy1BLDAmR8YaQ7opA_2RdIo6Z1yWuG8PKkuq_v0F/w273-h182/lake-monster.jpg" title="Wally - Lake Wallowa Monster" width="273" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokele-mbembe" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="586" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpEG2DYL1TtkMxEyl6ez7O0pJlZVMr57LJ3vETt7n0tNu3ui9iS5yyxEHu-X-uTWCb_gylNNN9kRT0mZSyvGaFst5oh5owir0m3I2IIzRJETxVi2DOhQ8C-Ude3iYqAPRIYDMme0P47ejYHLL591PHkh5vs4GVPDGuykptL4whHoHylaZGo1BAdj6/w274-h154/mokele.png" title="Mokele Mbembe - Africa" width="274" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b><br />It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it...</b><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Office work not your thing? Like a bit of adventure and solving mysteries? Fancy a career as a monster hunter? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptozoology" target="_blank">Cryptozoology</a> may just be the job for you! Cryptozoology is a pseudo-science (meaning it does not use scientific methods) that studies, investigates and searches for legendary, unknown or presumed extinct animals. These animals are known as "cryptids", which basically means "hidden" or "secret" animals. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptozoologists" target="_blank">Cryptozoologists</a> don't have the hottest reputation in town. In fact, most scientists are highly critical of the field in general and think cryptozoologists are a bunch of time wasters. Oh dear! Many believe that cryptozoology takes valuable time, focus and funds away from "proper" research and discovery. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">But there will always be those who believe there is "something out there" and want to be the ones to discover and prove its existence. Maybe, in a world where there is very little magic and wonder left, that's not ultimately a bad thing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The SIDE library has lots of resources on (or featuring) mythical beasts, including Nessie. <br />Here's a few suggestions:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e516158a9fe285c0008ec94d0b1f99c?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="507" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w49hk90dwJ2aYXBr6JMLkLZbBbmRMqAi06mFTCgAsx7EI16ew6aLJpEngzT3809fjsYuXk1B37_aE6-Ot8aZ2HiJ11_xeP4r-kOe6l9id8oRmhnydtNYI3_Rooa-wFvHd_dliNPW64SIqRnSbxceGK52zhTHycbWa1FmwCl_UwIorjC47vSCkJak/w145-h206/outofthisworld%20(2).jpg" title="Out of this World : the complete book of fantasy" width="145" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e6cfcc7a9fe285c01a0f93f314b49bc?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="305" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFNfrkoqlgxkCsKQkKWYby56DCgVRseg6pFnfVtlKM9FC3nAzyquphGlAo0L3hrRFI90Zqws_v0lWr3VDEHK6xR44CvfxYf_r2XvGrF2tVm6Ns607GYK5UDnB8fyVL1tRg1rV4SOIG6jllxh7KK-UNNlDuf3NEfk2eEalgYwCuKfuit9s14orcnFe/w156-h205/monsters.jpg" title="Marvels and Mysteries: Monsters" width="156" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e64a9b8a9fe285c009e87fca127ed8d?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="309" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaf5ZRXss9t-KnOkewjQSztdhfu_9R4es6mvrAu6eocqbaXn0FsBm_by6xMnqGHrrrag8Ca4TmRbzSJckMSXthlWYK4EkrPk2QEYjtucVQWS6MDmrzyrsz3ywWbK5xellm9h27Gt4NS6V8eN_SUlKz3fAp6iEW2RALFT5yGfphxXPtQQO-zPBNXJLL/w161-h206/Fantasy.png" title="Fantasy Encyclopedia" width="161" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22alice%20miranda%20scotland%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=alice%20miranda%20scotland&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="181" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrafZ0gKasHKXHDBRh0dX1NH208PWoy_gkFCMEQBN7AYL-AOta2SLsaIGn9v_GcSWDiusdWKtbg9OpaCvl54miJ2Z3t_v1yhjCyQCbP7dq989l1JX_nxjGL_gwMaVq1uvHMMvdFPDf4D_4lpvlTYvZkEakcebjY46frBTpecR9lH1b5t3Nyn5yIAjg/w154-h237/alicemiranda.jpg" title="Alice-Miranda in Scotland" width="154" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e6de487a9fe285c015a9d86084d2839?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="344" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzofIn4fT8fm9LUe-X9KwANTSkxeW3NQ6b9cQXoOQxkUFRdHNsDjVkif4bLo6_wDE0-8Am868Vb_Nc1xlgkftxy50uqIxQMILbCnx6pPjSlum1M2HBPxqqVii5Nujfiasv77jtqdVoDhb0O9BzzC-JvehjTE5dyPRV4gUlUJzFNLEwQdaPbnU3IkRU/w154-h225/bigfoot.jpg" title="Big Foot and Other Mysteries" width="154" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e6c0723a9fe285c01ab3e3e055100b0?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1378" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_JTtvromIgJ6-JKpUiqsjENDdfP47oZNJ2vub4VgLz9BkOdu7IBWWizrCkGH_Rj6sVbn-t1yh7xlwl8lCh62Mvx-DVxgJLeWvVD-eTpp1hkI5dOkONlioyFGuNUnmC_rxmO0YAj13LC_heMZzfDyx_YUOHOoCI5QBhLNv8FN7AF5-UiS2ySD4r1zS/w157-h233/waterhorse.jpg" title="The Water Horse DVD" width="157" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you're interested in borrowing any of these, or anything else in our library, please search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22loch%20ness%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=loch%20ness&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au" target="_blank">library@side.wa.edu.au <br /><br /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Safe swimming! 😱😱😱😱😱</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-45316675046488104782023-04-28T14:07:00.001+08:002023-04-28T14:07:23.544+08:00World Veterinary Day - April 30th<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone! 😊</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">World Veterinary Day is celebrated each year on the last Saturday in April and in today's blog post, we will look at the <a href="http://www.flockandherd.net.au/other/ireader/vet-profession-history.html" target="_blank">history of veterinary medicine</a>, its literary heroes and how modern vets work today.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXqe5yQccGm1VsxPHgJLWN5MGMvHrMgHzh0N0oqNfWybYtp5oUQfBTHDAstVtMB4YK0U13uM6Jq1hTv7LQgrkuVj6G0JxtSPLqIs5RGuHyB-1ovrMkNwZkQhnHUv1kRY4S1H4nu56wKqZ2_JpW5KjeLKAGp0WUK6lalrT2EKG8bxBTrzCH15K6Gy6/s879/WVD2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="879" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXqe5yQccGm1VsxPHgJLWN5MGMvHrMgHzh0N0oqNfWybYtp5oUQfBTHDAstVtMB4YK0U13uM6Jq1hTv7LQgrkuVj6G0JxtSPLqIs5RGuHyB-1ovrMkNwZkQhnHUv1kRY4S1H4nu56wKqZ2_JpW5KjeLKAGp0WUK6lalrT2EKG8bxBTrzCH15K6Gy6/w545-h307/WVD2.png" width="545" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">History</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We haven't always been lucky enough to have professionals looking after our animals when they are injured or unwell, and it was not until relatively recently that veterinarians existed as a qualified profession at all.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The need to care for animals dates back to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Age" target="_blank">Stone Age</a>, where herbal medicines were used to treat not only people but also their livestock and pets. As domestication of animals became more widespread, so did the need for improved methods of providing care. Around the start of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age" target="_blank">Bronze Age</a> (approximately 3000 BC) , a man named <a href="http://www.flockandherd.net.au/other/ireader/vet-profession-history.html" target="_blank">Urlugaledinna</a> was known to be "very skilled at healing animals". He served under the royal family in <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-middle-east/mesopotamia" target="_blank">Mesopotamia</a> is often referred to as the "Father of Veterinarians" (although the title would also be used for others as history went on!).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greeks and Romans all had their own versions of veterinary medicine. It was a specialised field that held great importance, especially when livestock such as horses and cattle were used in battle, trade, sport and agriculture. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXC2u3TmS_FnFZgCjua58Np9BqtcqB0QHivvsUwiFUoGSgLYBVcvbSIumOFRz9kAoqmVIlj0nc7IC6XJNGY-Q2-mQdZwLUrsbrTLkqA0-TBDF7lWR4exx8mfOTrsHY8JHkhsUHZirtVbLEEecPvNFqEC_CM90Q15xuJ15FVr8XSuqXS1OP70eCCzYH/s984/caroftriumph.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="984" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXC2u3TmS_FnFZgCjua58Np9BqtcqB0QHivvsUwiFUoGSgLYBVcvbSIumOFRz9kAoqmVIlj0nc7IC6XJNGY-Q2-mQdZwLUrsbrTLkqA0-TBDF7lWR4exx8mfOTrsHY8JHkhsUHZirtVbLEEecPvNFqEC_CM90Q15xuJ15FVr8XSuqXS1OP70eCCzYH/w445-h284/caroftriumph.png" width="445" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Fast forward a few centuries and Spain established the first veterinary schools in 1490 which, unfortunately, were rather short-lived and did not succeed in being long-term institutions. This was due, in part, to the discovery of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World" target="_blank">New World</a>. Lots of exciting things and adventures were happening and funding tended to go with it; the powers that be were more interested in investing their money in exploration and trade than looking after pet pooches!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Over the next three hundred years or so, veterinary medicine progressed with several books on the subject produced by various practitioners in different countries, particularly in regards to horses and dogs. In the 1760s, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Bourgelat" target="_blank">Claude Bourgelat</a> founded the Lyon Veterinary School and Alfort School, pioneering the modern veterinary profession we know today. England followed suit and, in 1791, the <a href="https://www.rvc.ac.uk/" target="_blank">London Veterinary College</a> (now Royal College of Veterinary Science - RCVS) was founded.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Literary Hero<br /><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Arguably the most famous vet of all time is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Herriot" target="_blank">James Herriot</a>. Born James Alfred Wright (known as "Alf to family and friends"), he wrote a number of highly-successful books loosely based on his experiences as a young vet working in the Yorkshire Dales. He would later go on to write stories for children as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEkhUC5sn8NrStByg5YcW0Nvst7Xn1HIen7ut4ptkJWa6J92fYjzcFN5CidEw-AuOQ4590l7ZNcF6smWIXbxjtWCiwwhScElRJwIJeABZaIamPA7fH-tO6CBQtunmGZ_GMN7A4Fw0YBZQ6YsDffxtNpOMdFLazJWWzwZ5-JiGqrke9mUiW2Qtgo2c/s460/James-Herriot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="460" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEkhUC5sn8NrStByg5YcW0Nvst7Xn1HIen7ut4ptkJWa6J92fYjzcFN5CidEw-AuOQ4590l7ZNcF6smWIXbxjtWCiwwhScElRJwIJeABZaIamPA7fH-tO6CBQtunmGZ_GMN7A4Fw0YBZQ6YsDffxtNpOMdFLazJWWzwZ5-JiGqrke9mUiW2Qtgo2c/w454-h272/James-Herriot.jpg" width="454" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Herriot graduated from veterinary college in 1939 and worked as a vet until 1989-90, with a brief stint in the Royal Air Force during World War II. His first book, <i>If Only They Could Talk</i>, was published in 1970. Films and televisions adaptations of his work soon followed and the television series "All Creatures Great and Small" went on to become one of the most popular programs in television history. At the height of its popularity, it was watched by over 20 million people around the world. A subsequent series remake beginning in 2020, as well as the popular "<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5016662/" target="_blank">Yorkshire Vet</a>" program (featuring real-life vets working in Yorkshire, some of whom worked with Herriot earlier in their careers) has meant the legacy of James Herriot, and his much-loved stories, live on. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE library has a copy of "James Herriot's Animal Stories". To borrow, email us at <a href="mailto:library@side.wa.edu.au">library@side.wa.edu.au</a> or click on the image below:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/4e58edb8a9fe285c0144ec360f5088c3?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="723" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcvZYtqpLzJ1VD2izpiYFpNfEsKttv67NDl6eX5SEreNUyrdxYS22GPTLzaxmwsSVSXMU4zQAjG2oLUAZw6_d9KI14vIcQIL_X5kPOhF7GMEbNGvcpAuvjGOZ-V23Yc1rkL53mCdILMv2VgbAUFQFSgoj5IR2ty4T0KqO01lND-wCsvp99Acx_ySw/w317-h370/JHAS.jpg" width="317" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Did you know...?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The term "veterinarian" comes from the Latin word <i>veterinae, </i>meaning "working animals".</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There are around 13'000 vet sin Australia and 70% of those are women.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Statistically, more than 50% of all veterinarians will have a serious injury during their career 😱</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Veterinary Oath varies <a href="https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Global-Veterinary-Oath.pdf" target="_blank">from state to state (and country to country)</a> but basically states "<i>I solemnly swear to practice veterinary science ethically and conscientiously for the benefit of animal welfare, animal and human health, and the community...".</i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Alfred Wright had to use a pseudonym (ie James Herriot) when writing because the RCVS prevented vets from any form of advertising. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.thevetiverse.com/en/latest/women-s-history-month-celebrating-influential-women-in-veterinary-medicine/#:~:text=Elinor%20McGrath,enter%20the%20male%2Ddominated%20field." target="_blank">Dr Elinor McGrath</a> is recognised as the first formally-recognised female veterinarian. She graduated and received her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1910 and built her practice around pets. This was considered unusual at the time as many people still thought of animals as just working livestock, not something you kept around just for companionship.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Vets study for 5-7 years to become qualified in their field.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.healthforanimals.org/resources/newsletter/articles/three-medical-breakthroughs-thanks-to-animal-health/" target="_blank">Breakthroughs in animal medicines</a> and research often leads to successful treatments for humans. One example is the HPV vaccine, which protects women from cervical cancer. This was initially developed as a vaccine for cows, to prevent tumours.<br /><br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What does a day in the life of a vet look like?<br /><br /></span></b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">No two days are the same for the average working veterinarian. They may deal with vaccinations, emergency surgeries, dental work, amputations, ear cleaning, investigative tests like x-rays, blood samples and ultrasounds, AND they have to keep their calm, patience and sense of humour! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It can be an emotionally draining role too. Having to put animals to sleep, not being able to save very sick or badly injured animals and seeing abuse cases can take their toll. A vet must look after their own mental health (whilst supporting their clients, staff and patients) and not become overwhelmed. A good support network is vital. Staff in a vet practice often become very close as they experience bad days and work through things together.The video below shows just a brief example of what may happen in the day of a vet:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="381" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5XrzUiCLw3A" width="458" youtube-src-id="5XrzUiCLw3A"></iframe></div><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Let's not forget about veterinary nurses too! Working alongside vets, vet nurses play an integral role in the smooth running of a busy practice. Check out the video below for a brief look at a vet nurse's typical day in a suburban clinic:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="351" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l-E59LT7JQw" width="448" youtube-src-id="l-E59LT7JQw"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Of course, vets (and vet nurses!) can work in many locations and environments. It is not unusual for your regular neighbourhood vet to have done a stint working in a zoo, wildlife centre or other animal hospital - the more experience, the better, right?! The often work closely with human specialists too, particularly in the fields of dental and primate care. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Take a tour of Aukland Zoo's vet hospital (below):</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="342" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/meETK6XHj8M" width="467" youtube-src-id="meETK6XHj8M"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>What does it take to be a vet?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Training to be a vet takes a long time. Think about being a doctor and then add the fact your patients can't talk to you or tell you what's wrong, and they come in all different shapes, sizes and species! The field of veterinary science is constantly changing and progressing; vets must continue to learn and undertake education, even after they have qualified.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The length of tertiary education required to become a vet is around 5-7 years (depending on levels of prior study and qualifications). Entry into these courses is highly competitive; to be successful in gaining a place at university, it is generally recommended students have sound academic achievement in Year 12 Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, English and Physics. It can also be helpful to have had work experience in a vet clinic (or similar) as this shows commitment and interest.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can read more about veterinary studies <a href="https://www.vetwest.com.au/careers/a-career-as-a-veterinarian" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Aside from the practical skills and knowledge required, vets also need good communication skills and an ability to work well under pressure. They not only work with animals, but their accompanying humans too! Physical fitness is also a must - long hours on your feet, animals that need lifting, carrying and restraining - it is a job that tests your endurance and strength on a daily basis. Emergencies can happen at any time and it is not uncommon for vets to be required to perform surgery or other procedures at very uncivilised hours! (3am caesareans, anyone?).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCH6rVEs0u_gNXS-o0-SV-5QmeBjIHkUKqrxEYPs-aUCFcXla6kOoFuQcywfBhQ-Dy9t8ac-N09Ds4O2aOI3n-l1kQKA3GO_cDnxE_zu7ow4NU0O-TH0kiAEgomqDW1hKvSAN1ikWxUC_49xs31gfECaTIKHf5itqzhJA_xj_FYigru7cALYZNxOWM/s762/VetDoc1-0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="762" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCH6rVEs0u_gNXS-o0-SV-5QmeBjIHkUKqrxEYPs-aUCFcXla6kOoFuQcywfBhQ-Dy9t8ac-N09Ds4O2aOI3n-l1kQKA3GO_cDnxE_zu7ow4NU0O-TH0kiAEgomqDW1hKvSAN1ikWxUC_49xs31gfECaTIKHf5itqzhJA_xj_FYigru7cALYZNxOWM/w551-h419/VetDoc1-0.png" width="551" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">On World Veterinary Day, spare a thought for those hard-working professionals who care for your four-legged, scaled, furred and feathered friends. Where would be be without them? 😍</span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070733388823050251.post-35519021169743728172023-03-31T08:00:00.002+08:002023-03-31T10:09:40.968+08:00International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>"Please be aware this post contains some references to suicide, abuse and sexual assault, and may be triggering for some people. If any of the issues discussed here raise concerns for you, please contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> or speak to a trusted adult.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQCyRi84PhN2ciW2W0MDbHfOvP2X9SmxVHXhnDNyhG9hZmKtYCNAle4lvGIzWxyWJxCQJWjV0za8qs0YHb8D5zXUXodgoT1YHdVDS0uHLi7OOBAdiDunThZlNweI5rlxDeUKeP10ZnAtQTuiwWHdY3XXpoJr5nSCRNkEd6pL4BjUCxSqD2IajS7Xs/s1441/Trans.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="1441" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQCyRi84PhN2ciW2W0MDbHfOvP2X9SmxVHXhnDNyhG9hZmKtYCNAle4lvGIzWxyWJxCQJWjV0za8qs0YHb8D5zXUXodgoT1YHdVDS0uHLi7OOBAdiDunThZlNweI5rlxDeUKeP10ZnAtQTuiwWHdY3XXpoJr5nSCRNkEd6pL4BjUCxSqD2IajS7Xs/w664-h189/Trans.png" width="664" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>"The more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I thrive..."</i><br /><br />- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Page" target="_blank">Elliot Page</a> (Actor)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone and welcome to a very special blog post😊 <br />March 31st is globally recognised as the <a href="https://tdov.org.au/" target="_blank">International Transgender Day of Visibility</a> (TDOV). Activist <a href="https://19thnews.org/2021/03/history-behind-transgender-day-of-visibility/" target="_blank">Rachel Crandell</a> started TDOV in 2009 as a reaction to the lack of recognition of trans people in the community. TDOV acknowledges and celebrates trans people and raises awareness about discrimination, abuse and stigmatising stereotypes, as well as their <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-03/the-long-history-of-transgender-people-in-australia-and-beyond/102037662" target="_blank">history and contributions</a> to society.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>What does it mean to be transgender?</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A transgender person is someone who identifies as a gender that is different to their medically assigned sex at birth. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="356" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-3ZzpTxjgRw" width="428" youtube-src-id="-3ZzpTxjgRw"></iframe></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Some facts and statistics</b></div></span><p style="text-align: center;"></p><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Transgender men and women experience significantly higher rates of non-physical and physical abuse compared with gay men and women.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">As much as 67% of trans people report experiencing sexual assault.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A recent study of 200 trans and gender diverse people showed that 33% had been fired, denied a promotion or experienced some form of mistreatment in the workplace. Unemployment rates for trans people has been reported to be as high as 40% (nine times the Australian average).</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Conversely, LGBTIQ+ people as a group have graduate degrees at twice the general population.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">A <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/lgbt.2020.0178" target="_blank">study</a> conducted in 2021, reported depression among transgender people at 73% and anxiety at 67%. 43% had attempted suicide.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Increasing social inclusion and access to medical assistance, and reducing transphobia in the community has been shown to reduce rates of suicide and suicidal ideation.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>What are gender pronouns and why are they important?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Gender pronouns are the terms people choose for themselves to reflect their gender identity. That might be he/him, she/her or gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It is common for people to make assumptions about the gender of another person based on the person's appearance or name. We all do it - as humans we like to mentally put things into simple, orderly boxes. But these assumptions aren't always correct and we run the risk of offending someone, hurting or embarrassing them. Asking for and correctly using someone's preferred pronoun is a way of showing your respect for their gender identity. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="333" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3xpvricekxU" width="401" youtube-src-id="3xpvricekxU"></iframe></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>What does it mean to be an ally and how can I be one?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an ally as "...<i>one that is associated with another as a helper; a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity or struggle...". </i>An ally is someone who supports and advocates for the equal treatment, protection and rights of a community other than their own. It's not just a label; an ally must be willing to continuously learn and hold themselves to a higher standard of empathy, understanding and action. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="358" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtALM4fOy0E" width="495" youtube-src-id="gtALM4fOy0E"></iframe></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">To be a good ally, <a href="https://www.minus18.org.au/about" target="_blank">Minus18</a> recommends the following:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Don't tolerate disrespect</b>. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Respect people's pronouns</b>. Not sure which pronouns someone uses? Just ask!</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Be patient with those questioning their gender identity</b>. For many transgender people, their journey to self-awareness and acceptance is a long one. Give them encouragement, not judgement.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Make toilet time a safe time</b>! Public restrooms can be a huge issue for transgender people and there are often no gender-neutral facilities available. You can help by offering to accompany a gender diverse person to the bathroom so they feel safe and protected.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Listen</b>. Everyone is different and no two trans people are alike. One narrative does not fit all. Give others the space to speak and listen to their story. Don't lump everyone together and just assume they will all express their gender identity in the same way. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Don't assume you can tell if someone is transgender</b>, and do not pressure someone into "coming out" if they've not yet done so. That is their decision and their choice. </span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Don't gossip or shares people's secrets with others. If someone has told you they are trans, that is private information and not for you to share with anyone else. <b>Be careful about confidentiality</b>.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Use gender neutral language</b>. <a href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/gender-neutral-language/" target="_blank">Grammarly</a> has some great examples.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Keep learning and unlearning</b>. You are going to have lots of thoughts, opinions and ideas that you have grown up with and sometimes it can be hard to change those that are deeply ingrained. You're not going to get it right every time; just remain open to learning, questioning your own understanding and embracing different concepts of gender diversity.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><b>Keep it appropriate</b>. Don't ask a trans person anything you wouldn't ask a *cisgender person. <br />*The term "cisgender" refers to anyone who sense of personal identity and gender corresponds to his or her sex assigned at birth.</span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><b>Remember identity matters</b>. Think about all the things that make you, YOU. Much of that is on the inside - how you feel about yourself or how you see yourself in the world. Much of it is indefinable - you just <i>know</i> who you are and what it means to be you. Transgender people are no different - they just want to be loved, respected and acknowledged for the person they are, and not be defined by someone else's perception, rules or values.</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/atYJ3c8iApc" width="414" youtube-src-id="atYJ3c8iApc"></iframe></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Where do I go for more help and information?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />This is a big, complicated topic and you may have lots of questions not covered in this post. Telethon Kids has a great fact sheet with lots of information, resources and links if you, or a person you know, needs help or advice. <a href="https://www.telethonkids.org.au/globalassets/media/documents/brain--behaviour/sparx-t/resources-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-young-people-a4.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to download</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can also find useful information at the following links:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-transgender-people-the-basics" target="_blank">Understanding Transgender People - the Basics</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://transcend.org.au/" target="_blank">Transcend Australia</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://aifs.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication-documents/22-02_rs_lgbtiqa_glossary_of_common_terms_0.pdf" target="_blank">LGBTIQA Glossary of Common Terms</a></span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remember: it is okay to ask questions, as long as it is from a place of respectful curiosity and a genuine desire to understand. That's how we learn and understand new concepts. However, if a person doesn't want to talk about things, that's okay too. You may be unclear as to what you can and can't ask, and that often depends on the situation and the individual person you're talking to. Some people are very open to questions and happy to talk about their experiences, whilst others may prefer to keep things private. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Respect everyone's boundaries (including your own!). <br />You can find out more about "<b>questionable questions</b>" <a href="https://transequality.org/issues/resources/questionable-questions-about-transgender-identity" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The SIDE Library has lots of resources, both fiction and non-fiction, that focus on trans and LGBTIQ+ issues and stories. You can search our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/search?search=%5B%22transgender%22%5D&facets=%5B%5D&useListInput=false&isReloadFacets=true&searchField=KEYWORD&searchTerm=transgender&origin=?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a>, check out our <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/learnpath/guide/InternationalTransgenderDayOfVisibility?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" target="_blank">LearnPath</a> page or see below for a few suggestions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/cc1be746c0a801182c23b8bc0002a1d0?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="542" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9GuCvbwxoQYmJRmbbhntIsY_zuxSkp-xM52HLBJNjWKHrT1NzFuqwoNrVi4mVWPpjZsRXAbJryMpv4Us5wCOdfDYQlA8--NEM1Z1t3-lYUx5pDng6I43yZtKMpVB99ZZBiK0IfjqYLKgmyXoZxfHIPDCMs4TGLdxCVWzVgyinrtC-as6z1syNqdg/w162-h203/girl%20transcending.png" width="162" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/45b3edd9c0a80118009156da00007a1e?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="341" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzr9mLSl68sQX9fa2znh0moGDGt7vPoFPY9SVRCK757SRgcqJadKIHFU6H1uTy7AyMoHQM6LSV5vmw-7U1G1q_LzZZmTE360Bsehp9RN2MrN4cqDiglpNNbM6UqJpqhVL8C1YMLWw4ujUp4a-qV9p85ptpHSKv2N7VBErmR6jyW4FVvNwWTUEzDxWm/w141-h204/nicole.png" width="141" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/d47459c1c0a80118618cf3c30007cb24?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="428" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzj9xYRFWdUX00IOAXzYGNfV7biLJSolUBSsBpC6szaYPtHvkQcFVdKHekM3zlDbnFFraCX_CUKEDmhn_cE01JMvGPsWJPJxZYq5BY8SNkB2apzj1VHqgLe41vYjD3FC4nosoPa7ArJ9M5-E399LPFyvBKPoW97zdNeGZV3ZvKvzipcrAm_5bPBIHl/w158-h240/my-brothers-name-is-jessica-john-boyne.jpg" width="158" /></a> <a href="https://oliver.side.wa.edu.au/oliver/home/resources/details/7846fdf7c0a8011807c759e1000eac00?corporation=SIDE&sso=standby" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="110" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BdIyYzPOwL-0IeO8a0HNYbYEwWwsM3oelD9zUeqoG3sgBra2nhG2rv01YmOvXiyXC1I79Zzcdn6yw-KoJuXccIQBnSIym1Sjpj_3k9TK_DFT27sWBkSJaFEYQDBnDKgK66HCF4yhZScnDF98UQhPc4tHujrqaCwtTu3ppNWkR9jvQ3A2t00ddxnG/w156-h238/9781760877224-bmsimage.jpg" width="156" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span>SIDE proudly acknowledges and supports its transgender students and staff, and wishes everyone a very happy and inclusive Transgender Day of Visibility 😊</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p>SIDE Resource Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154852128283414839noreply@blogger.com