?NEXTWEEK’STOPIC:Ceremonies

NEXTWEEK’STOPIC:Ceremonies

HAVE you ever come across a word inthe newspaper that you haven’t seenbefore or don’t know what it means?This week’s word is GAUGINGDefinition: to determine thedimensions, capacity, quantity, theforce of; to measure.

News in the SpotlightDiscuss the following topic and let usknow what you think.Parents Called On: Education

Queensland says parents will beasked to teach children literacy andnumeracy at home, to improvestudent results. Mums and dads willbe asked to play a greater role ineducation, after research showedchildren learn more from theirparents than their teachers. Themove includes setting practicalliteracy and numeracy activities thatinvolve parents, providing parentliteracy and numeracy workshopsand sending staff into homes toexplain the jargon used in schools.

In Your OpinionDO you think children learn morefrom their parents than theirteachers?Let us know what you think. Go to

NiE online and take the poll.

WORDY NEWS

CHECK ITOUT

CHECK ITOUT

WHICH state in Australiarecently held State

Government elections?

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WHO is the FederalEducation Minister?

WHO was elected as the266th Roman Catholic Pope?2

THE needs of our growingworld are escalating, withrapid urbanisation, pollu-tion and climate changeall threatening waterresources. Not all humanuses of water are positive.Pollution and mismanage-ment have threatened thewater supply of this pla-net. It is important wemanage water suppliesmore carefully not just forourselves but to maintainhealthy ecosystems.

Earth’s Water ResourcesAlthough water is seem-ingly abundant, especiallywith the recent constantrain, there is a real issuein the amount of freshwater available to us.Over 70% of our Earth’s

surface is covered bywater but 97.5% of allwater on Earth is saltwater, leaving only 2.5% asfresh water.Nearly 70% of that fresh

water is in the form of iceand permanent snowcover in mountainousregions, the Antarctic andArctic regions. Most ofthe remainder is presentas soil moisture, or liesin deep undergroundaquifers as

Water is an essential element. We depend on it but we take it forgranted and we waste it. We expect to turn on the tap and out itcomes: clean, clear plentiful water. However the demand on water forfood production, energy, industrial and domestic uses is increasing.

WATER WORLD

WATER USAGE FACTS◗ The UN suggests that each person needs 20-50 litresof water a day to ensure their basic needs for drinking,cooking and cleaning.◗ The world’s six billion people use 54% of all theaccessible freshwater contained in rivers, lakes andunderground aquifers.◗ 783 million people do not have access to clean water◗ 2 out of 3 people will be living with water shortagesby 2025.◗ How the world uses freshwater:– about 70% for irrigation– about 22% for industry– about 8% for domestic useSource: World Water Assessment Program

QUIZ TIMEEach week we will test yourknowledge on what’s beenhappening in the news.For the answersvisit NiEonline.

QUIZ TIMEEach week we will test yourknowledge on what’s beenhappening in the news.For the answersvisit NiEonline.

plans. A few ideas are:◗ Increase storage capac-ity and secure water sup-plies.◗ Improve the efficiency ofwater use – less waste.◗ Reduce water pollutionand facilitate water re-use.

groundwater not acces-sible to human use.Less than 1% of theworld’s fresh water isaccessible for direct hu-man uses. This is thewater found in lakes,rivers, reservoirs andthose underground sourc-es that are shallowenough to be tapped at anaffordable cost.

Managing WaterAround the world,communities aredealing with the se-rious issues caused bya shortage of water. Itis important to es-tablish water-smart

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Check It OutWhat the Raven SawBy Samantha- Ellen BoundPublished by Random House AustraliaTHE raven doesn’t want you to readhis story. What if you find out thelocation of his treasure? Or worse,what if you learn his secret – thatravens can talk? But you shouldread it, even though the ravenwants to be left alone. A peskypigeon, a beady-eyed weather hen,a ghost boy and a love-struckscarecrow will make sure this story isnot just about one grumpy raven.With their help, the raven will uncovera thief, sing his own song, anddiscover there is more to life thanbeing magnificent. Just promise thatyou won’t steal his treasure.

What’s OnlineYour local newspaper website is keento showcase and celebrate thesuccess of students at schoolcarnivals, for their academic work,their hobbies and more, through anew initiative which will enableparents, teachers and students toshare their stories and photos. Thereare two ways to contribute: Share aPhoto – photo and short caption orShare Your Story – longer story withphoto. Both are promoted off thehome pages of your newspaper’swebsite under Most Popular Stories.To share your news, you must first beregistered on our site so you haveyour own login. There is no cost toregister.Go online and help make thenews.

DID YOU

KNOW

Water isthe only

substance on

Earth which is n

aturallyfound in

the

three states of

matter:solid (ic

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liquid and gas (

water vapour).

2013 isthe Unit

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Cooperation

2013 World Wat

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March 22, 2013.

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