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 September Newsletter 
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Ideas...Prizes...Info... Discounts...we've got the lot 4 kids that don't stop! | |
| We're getting bigger! |
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Hi there everybody!
We really are getting bigger here at What's on 4 School Kids, we have loads of activities listed from Kent to Cornwall and we are marching northwards so look out for new activities in your area. And don't forget to check out our forum, the place to chat to other parents and kids.
Check out this newsletter for reviews of great new toys including the Whizz Watch, advice for struggling parents, back to school ideas from Dodo-Pad and a chance to win the brand new LeapFrog Tag.
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If you're a fan of Facebook you can now become a fan of WO4SK as we have our own page on Facebook!
Just click here and become a fan! Tell your Facebook friends too! |
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| WO4SK Awards Are Here!!
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Our 2009 Awards are open for nominations!
We know that the people that organise activities work very hard so that kids out there have a great time!
We want to recognise the best activities with the What's On 4 School Kids Awards 2009! All activities are nominated by you so make sure you add your favourite!
Our awards are sponsored by Whole Earth New Kids' Breakfast Cereals, there are 2 tasty varieties:
Honey Oaty Pillows. Delicious and super crunchy, packed with wholegreain oats.
Tasty Cocoa Bears. Deliciously chocolately with multigrain goodness.
Both products are organic, contain no artificial additives, preservatives, colours or flavours. Available in Waitrose from October 18th. For a limited time Whole Earth are offering everyone a free gardeners kit, simply collect 3 coupons from each cereal pack and post off for the free kit.
So now is your chance to nominate your favourite activities in one of the following categories:
Best National Activity for 5-12 year olds
(A Nationwide Activity is one that runs is more than 1 county in the UK.)
Best Local Activity for 5-12 year olds
(A local activity is one that runs in a single county in the UK)
Most Outstanding Activity Leader
So click here to get nominating now!
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The New 4 Family Discounts Club - We will save you money
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 Save £100s on everything from days out, family treats, holidays to shopping, motoring and health - over 200 discounts and deals for your family! If you use any of these companies then we can save you money! The AA, Pizza Hut, Adams Kids, Currys, Halfords, British Gas, Vision Express and many many more! Are you planning a trip to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventure, Legoland, a Sealife centre, London Zoo, Whipsnade Zoo, the London Aquarium, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Butlins or Pontins? We can save you money on your trip! We love using the Internet to find discounts but don't love the time it takes. With our 4 Family Discount Club there are over 200 savings and discounts listed all in one place with more added every month. We've subsidised the cost of joining the scheme so for a very small one-off payment of £5.00 (our introductory price until 30th September 2008, normally £20) you too can be a member and benefit from the savings as long as you like*Plus every new member receives a New<ID Photo Experiences worth £25! Will you choose a fashion makeover photoshoot, kids makeover photoshoot or a family photoshoot? See our 4 Family Discount Club page for all the details on these great experiences.
It's just £5 to join until 30th September (normally £20) and you can use the discounts on our website as long as you want to.
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Win A LeapFrog Tag! |
 Meet your new best friend! LeapFrog has come up with a new handheld learn-to-read technology that interacts directly with real books. The Tag Reading System uses a pen-based reader (pictured) to provide audio for the stories, as well as the fun-filled games and activities spread throughout the pages. By simply touching the highly responsive Tag reader anywhere on any page of a Tag book, children can bring their favorite stories to life. Our Junior Ed gave our one to her younger brother Benn who is 7 to have a go. We recently took Benn camping and he took the book, tag and some earphones in his little back pack (we didn't have much room to pack big toys), it kept him quiet for ages whilst we set up the tent etc and he was able to read through his book in the evening before bed without disturbing anybody. Very impressive!
Benn says: "I think the Tag is really good, the games to play are fun and also you get to see what each character is saying. I think it is cool."
On the Kids Only page of What's On 4 School Kids who does Beth our Junior ed interview?
a) A cub
b) A Scout
c) A Brownie
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10 Ideas for Parents
by Alan Wilson, Founder of Develop Your Child CIC www.developyourchild.com
It takes time and commitment to make any change, and in a parenting relationship it can be even more challenging - here are 10 ideas to help you along.
1) Admit you don't know everything and give an example of a wrong decision you made with them and discuss it.
2) Tell them you love and trust them and hug them frequently.
3) Tell them and show them with your actions that you respect them.
4) Ask their views and advice on a simple challenge in your relationship and progress into more sensitive issues that have more impact on your relationship.
5) Allocate regular quality time to discuss what support they need in school/college/work/anything else.
6) Ask them what is the most important thing you could do to improve the relationship and do it.
7) Ask what everyone in the relationship could do to improve it and discuss the necessary strategies to be successful. Also consider when, where and how this would be most suitable.
8) Ask them if they are happy in their life and in what areas.
9) Ask them if there are any areas they are unhappy with and help them with a strategy to overcome it.
10) A very important action - celebrate each step of achievement to reinforce their success.
Good luck in all you are doing to develop your child.
Check out the free resources, latest products and services to build self-esteem and confidence in your children at www.developyourchild.com |
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Have a Sparkling Summer !
The Whole Earth range of drinks are fantastic for summer parties and seeing as we have not seen much sunshine yet lets live in hope and wait for our Indian summer!! These gorgeous drinks contain 100% natural ingredients and no artificial colours or flavours they are perfect for children and all the family. As well as being refreshing drinks on their own, they can also be used to create some mouthwatering combinations. Why not try out our special recipe for Sparkling Sunrise Surprise and share with your friends and family.
Whole Earth Organic fizzy drinks have Soil Association Accreditation and the vegetarian Society approval.
Sparkling Sunrise Surprise 
Serves 2
2 oranges
1 pink grapefruit
1 x 330ml can of Whole Earth organic apple & raspberry drink
2 tsp of Grenadine
Fresh raspberries to garnish
Squeeze the juice from the oranges and pink grapefruit, mix together and divide between two highball glasses.
Add lots of ice to each glass, top up with the apple and raspberry drink
Gentle pour the grenadine into each glass. Garnish with a few raspberries.
Sit back and enjoy the glorious summer sunshine!
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| Beth Has A Go! |
 This month I had a go at Climbing. When I first got strapped into the harness I was very nervous, but the guy instructing me was very friendly and explained exactly what I should do. On the first two goes I found it very hard, my arms did not seem to be strong enough, but after putting in all the effort I could I reached the top. It was great fun, I was amazed how high I could get. You really should have a go!
If you want to try climbing What's On 4 School Kids have joined forces with Revolution Climbing Centre to bring you a very special offer. Revolution Climbing Centre is one of Kent's premiere climbing venues catering for climbers of all levels from beginners to experts.
Their trained friendly instructors are on hand to show the climber a good time or to teach to the level of "competent climber". The centre is ideal for individuals, groups, parties and team building exercises. Climbing is a great sport for everyone and is a fun and thorough work out for all! Lessons can be arranged with instructors as well as quick tasters if you just fancy having a go. (Parental Consent forms for under 16's must be filled out before admission).
All equipment is available for hire from the climbing shop which also stocks a wide range of climbing equipment for both indoors and out. Sam the guy who is in charge has been climbing on and off for almost a decade and taking it up seriously in the last four years. Having experience with taking groups both indoors and outdoors and a 'inside knowledge' to what climbers at Revolution want To contact Sam for booking within the centre email him at sam@revolutionskatepark.co.uk
A 10% discount is available to anyone who comes to the centre with a print out of this newsletter. The discount is available on bouldering and trial packages only.
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| Watch Out For The All New SCI-FI Whizz Watches Wheeling Their Way Into Stores This September!
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| What a great new toy our testers have been playing with this month! When a remote control toy is ingeniously combined with a digital watch, the result is the all new Whizz Watch from Wesco. Mini remote control characters can be raced around the kitchen table, desk or floor, controlled by a matching LCD watch. The watches feature movie favourite R2D2 from Star Wars and a dreaded Dalek from Dr Who - the popular sci-fi characters and unique concept of Whizz Watch make it a must have gadget for 2008.
 
The funky digital watch contains infrared controls and the miniature vehicle clips onto the watch strap when not in use, making it easily portable. Just unclip the vehicle, switch on and off you whizz. The cool and chunky watch has been designed to match each character, but can also be worn just as an everyday watch.
With forward and backward functionality, Whizz Watches are great to play with either alone or in 'battle' with friends. Whizz Watches are functional and portable, but above all 'wheelly' cool.
All Whizz Watches are available online at Amazon. Star Wars R2D2 and the Dr Who Dalek are also available from Argos, Express Gifts,Harrods and Play.com.
Whizz Watches are suitable for children 4+ priced at around £14.99.
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ACAD-PAD comes out
top of the set again - with a new class member! |
 The ACAD-PAD, spawned two years ago from the Dodo Pad (Britain's best-loved desk diary for more than 40 years), continues to score top marks by becoming one of the most highly sought after academic diaries available. Loved by students, scholars and absent-minded professors, or indeed anyone whose life revolves around the academic calendar, this year's new 2008/09 diary will not disappoint. And with shiny shoes and a smart new tie, the WALL ACAD-PAD is ready for its first day at school. Produced in response to popular demand, this brand new wall-hanging format has all the handiness of its desk diary sibling, but in a helpful hang-up calendar format.
The ACAD-PAD follows the same unique,  entertaining and indeed award-winning Dodo Pad formula, but with an academic year slant. For the first time, to include those North of the Border, it starts the 'new year' in August rather than September, providing an extra few weeks of order.
Both the ACAD-PAD and WALL ACAD-PAD are available from www.dodopad.com, by phone from the mail order hotline 0845 053 1166, or from all good academic bookstores. Beth and her friends tried out the Acad Pad and Dodo Pad and thought it was great, funny and useful at the same time. "It's a very good way of keeping organised but is fun at the same time". | |
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