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EC Swim

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Brighton School House

Registration fees of RM150 waived5% discount on first term’s fees

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Kidz Smart Academy

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Contests & Freebies!14 Spy Next Door movie contest16 Tooth Fairy movie contest18 True Legend movie contest20 Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief movie contest

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2 Superkidz Club Cool benefits, discounts & giveaways from our merchant partners

7 From the Editor

8 Speak Up Let kids be heard!

9 Check it Out Don’t miss out on these, kids!

12 Superkid Kids got talent!

Kiddie Box Office14 Spy Next Door16 Tooth Fairy18 True Legend20 Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief

21 Take Five Have time out with these trivia, games & puzzles

28 Arts & Crafts Bring out the artist in you!

28 Whassup Happenings in & outside your school!

31 Superkidz Club Bulletin A recap & a rundown of what’s keeping our members busy

32 The Write Stuff Contributions from our Superkidz Club Members

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For Kids, By KidsTwo years ago, Kidz magazine gave birth to Superkidz. And we dared to do the daring - a magazine made up almost entirely of the creative work of children.

We let our Superkidz Club members, aged three to 15, as well as invited some non-members to let us into the world of creative young people to contribute their articles, commentaries, short stories, poems, reviews, puzzles, jokes, research, photos, artwork or pose as models for Superkidz Magazine.

And, boy, were we right! Who else can better speak in the language of children than the kids, themselves? Who else can imagine things as fabulously and grab the attention of fellow youngsters than the little ones?

We have seen works of astonishing power. We are thrilled to receive children’s works but due to the limited space, we have selected the best jewels that reflect beautiful writing and original ideas that capture a slice of life from the eyes of children. Over time, we have been inspired by these aspiring writers, researchers, reporters, models, photographers and artists that have put in a fresh, lively and strongly felt impact we, adults, can’t possibly make! So in 2010, we continue to encourage children of all ages to contribute to Superkidz.

Aside from being part of our cover models’ pool and Junior Writers’ Guild, you can become our reporter to cover exclusive events, interview personalities, review movies, books, products, services, restaurants and family-oriented establishments. We also encourage you to become philanthropists by getting involved in our charitable and humanitarian projects. At the same time, you can nominate yourself or someone you know to be featured in Superkid where we will write about your academic, athletic, artistic or socio-civic achievements.

But, let’s not forget, the parents and grown-ups to send in contributions on topics like science, nature, technology and other articles that paint pictures of historical events, or that use colourful, down-to-earth imagery to explain the world’s many phenomena.

Superkidz has great respect for the young audience. So we want stories and articles that are relevant to their world and grab the young ones right away. Without writing “down” to children or moralising with them, we want articles that are sensitive to children.

We will continue to celebrate the achievements and foster the creativity of children in Malaysia. Be part of Superkidz. This is your magazine. - Ed.

Melissa Lee Ai Zhen

(12 years old) Chuan Xin Vee

(13 years old)Ho Yen Nee

(14 years old)

Choo Ching Yi

(14 years old)

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Let kids be heard!Speak Up

What do you do if your friends

keep telling you to lose weight, but your mum keeps pestering you to eat more? I

don’t know… I’m so confused! I like the way I look, but I want

to fit in, too. It’s hard to talk to my mum, because she’ll just

start nagging again.

Grumpy but not fat, sent via email

As the eldest in the family, I always

feel like my parents expect the most from me. So my

father always pushes me to be the top in my class. But I don’t

want to be a doctor. I am interested in computers. I hope I will have the courage to tell my

father soon, before I go to college.

Worried, sent via email

A: Knock! Knock!

B: Who’s there?A: Justin

B: Justin who?A: Just in time

for dessert!

A: Knock! Knock!

B: Who’s there?A: Luke

B: Luke who?A: Look out! I’m gonna

steal your dessert!

Sent in by friends Justin (7)

& Luke (7)

If dad’s not happy, we all

stay quiet. But if mummy’s not happy, we all run away! The

last one will get scolded!

Angie (6)

I have many friends but I hate

three of them; that is, Izzah,Eizlyn and Ifffah. They always make me angry. I hate them because they always talk about me at school but I don't

know why? I never tell my mother about this because my mother is always busy, but at least I'm not

lonely at school.

Elihanis, sent via email

If you have something to shout about regarding anything under the sun, send us an email at [email protected] (Subject: Comments)

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The Ultimate Craft Book for Kids Published by: Parragon BooksPrice: RM39.90Reading level: 7 - 14 years old

Are you bored? Can’t find anything to do? Grounded at home? This book is sure to come in handy!

The Ultimate Craft Book for Kids is full of exciting things to make and do, and it's sure to become a firm favourite once you discover how easy it is to create impressive-looking cool stuff. The projects are perfect for filling rainy days, making something for a special occasion or just for having a couple of hours of creative fun.

Get it and start your own awesome projects! Useful sections that are sure to inspire include:- paper craft - recycling ideas- food fun - great gifts- models - toys and games- nature craft - special occasions

All information on books were provided by MPH Distributors. All books featured are available at major bookstores nationwide.

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Enchanted GlassPublished by: HarperCollinsPrice: RM45.90Reading level: 8 - 12 years old

A brilliant, intricate and magical novel from the Godmother of British fantasy! Andrew Hope has a grandpa who is actually a magician. After his death, Andrew discovers that his grandfather had left his house and field-of-care to him.

Although he spent much of his childhood at the house, Andrew has forgotten much but still remembers lots, like the very strong-minded staff. Andrew recalls how his grandfather used to put large vegetables on the roof of the shed and they would vanish in the morning – so weird! He also remembers the very colourful stained-glass window in the kitchen door, which he knows is important to protect.

Into this mix comes young Aidan Cain, who turns up from the orphanage asking for safety. Exactly who he is and why he's there remain unclear, but a strong connection between the two becomes apparent. There is a mystery to be solved, and nothing is as it appears to be. But nobody can solve the mystery, until they find out exactly what it is!

Candy Fairies #1: Chocolate DreamsCandy Fairies #2: Rainbow SwirlPublished by: AlladdinPrice: RM16.90Reading level: 9 - 12 yrs old

Welcome to the Sugar Valley, where the Candy Fairies have magical adventures. In Chocolate Dreams, Cocoa the Chocolate Fairy is so excited! The fairy princess picked her to watch over the special chocolate eggs for the spring Egg Parade. Then right before the parade, the eggs go missing from the nest! Can Cocoa and her friends solve the egg mystery before the big day? In Rainbow Swirl, Candy Fair is one of the biggest candy events in Sugar Valley. Raina the Gummy Fairy is serious about winning first prize. So she diligently follows all the rules to make the perfect new candy. Then a terrible storm blows through Gummy Forest, and all of Raina's dreams are washed away...!

January - February 2010 9

Thrilling premieres on Disney Channel (Astro Channel 615)!

A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City! A fairytale princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets in Manhattan. Shocked by this strange new environment that doesn’t operate on a “happily ever after” basis, Giselle is now adrift in a chaotic world badly in need of magical enchantment.

Then a charmingly flawed divorce lawyer comes along to her aid and Giselle begins to fall in love with him. But she is already promised to a perfect prince charming back home. So Giselle finds herself in a dilemma – can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?

Starring Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden, don’t miss this modern-day fairy tale with memorable characters, colourful animation and catchy songs!

January Highlights • Enchanted January 9 (Saturday) @ 7.30pm

• Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! Series premieres on January 15 (Friday) @ 5.30pm

All aboard! The twins – Zack and Cody Martin - are back for the season two premiere of Suite Life on Deck! In the series, Zack and Cody cruise the world on the SS Tipton. They are students of Seven Seas High - the same school London attends - the one school that London’s Dad thinks will make his spoiled daughter a better student.

While out to sea, Zack and Cody have their compass pointed towards mischief as they take excursions to exciting locales including Greece, India, Italy and travel through the Bermuda Triangle. Joining the twins in this new season is Marcus Little, a former singing sensation whose career ended when his voice changed. What sort of trouble will the group get themselves into this season? Stay tuned to find out!

• The Suite Life on Deck January 30 (Saturday) @ 4.30pm

Five years after the original series, a 15-year-old Ben Tennyson must put the Omnitrix

back on to rescue Grandpa Max from a new foe. This time around, it is the

Highbreed and their DNAlien servants who are joined by the Forever Knights. Unable to complete this task by himself, he is joined by his cousin Gwen and a reformed Kevin. Don’t miss this if you’re a fan!!

Check It Out

• Skyrunners Movie premieres on January 22 (Friday) @ 7.30pm

It’s all about monkey power in Disney Channel’s premiere of the highly exciting animation series Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! In this series, Chiro is a seemingly normal kid until he finds an abandoned giant robot that releases a team of five enhanced monkey heroes – the Super Robot Monkey Team!

Now, bonded by a mysterious energy known as the Power Primate, the monkeys are Chiro’s friends, instructors and fellow fighters, and he is their destined leader. Together, they are an unstoppable team battling to save their city from the evil Skeleton King and his legion of bizarre monsters.

What would you do if you discover a UFO? Nick and Tyler are about to find that out in the movie premiere of Skyrunners!

The story begins as Nick and Tyler navigate typical teen issues in high school. On their way home, they discover a UFO that crashed near town. They soon realise it is ‘alive’ and begin to communicate with the spacecraft. Soon, Tyler develops superhuman abilities and the brothers are pursued by the Agent Armstrong of the National Space Security Command.

While Nick is preoccupied with ‘girl issues‘, Tyler grapples with his new superhuman powers. He develops a special bond with the spacecraft and when aliens plot to take over the Earth, Tyler tries unsuccessfully to warn Nick.

With no one to turn to, Tyler reaches out to Agent Armstrong but regrets it when extraterrestrials kidnap him and damage the

spacecraft. Now, it’s up to Nick to fix the UFO so he can rescue his brother and save Earth from destruction!

All new on Cartoon Network (Astro Channel 616)!

• Ben 10 Alien Force Every Monday @ 8pm

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Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are executing their mission of delivering a lost pet to a certain village. Then troops led by the mysterious knight, Temujin, attack them. In the violent battle, the three become separated. Temujin challenges Naruto to a fight at the end of the fierce battle. Furthermore, Shikamaru, having been left behind, beholds a giant moving fortress as it appears before his very eyes. In order to get a grasp on the situation, he infiltrates the fortress by himself but once there, he witnesses a frightening sight...

• Popcorn premiere - Naruto: Legend of Stone of Gelel January 30 (Saturday) @ 11am & 6pm

Join the adventures of Doc, Drew and Zak Saturday, a family of world-saving scientists called The Secret Saturdays. They live in a hidden base and are part of a network of scientists who protect against all the underlying evil in the world. To the Saturdays, ordinary folk-tales aren't just legends, but real-life mysteries and adventures: From the Gobi Desert to the Marianas Trench, they explore ancient temples and bottomless caves and tangle with twisted villains. Away from adventure, the Saturdays, with their hyper-exotic pets Fiskerton Komodo and Zon, are just a warm, loving family getting through everyday growing pains and squabbles.

• New episodes of Secret Saturdays Every Friday @ 8pm

Naruto and his team are sent on a mission to guard Yukie, a popular actress. The crew is heading toward the Land of Snow, a land forever covered in snow, to shoot the final scenes of the film. When Yukie refuses to go and escapes from the set, she is brought back by force by Naruto and his teammates. Little do they know, there are three rogue Snow Ninjas lying in wait that forces Yukie to make a crucial decision and face her hidden past

Batman isn't going at it alone this time! The Caped Crusader teams up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering non-stop action and adventure with a touch of comic relief. Although their differing powers and personalities are often at odds with the Dark Knight's style, Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and others fight crime alongside Batman. With formidable foes around every corner, Batman still relies on his stealth, resourcefulness and limitless supply of cool gadgets to uphold justice.

• New episodes of Batman: The Brave & The Bold Starts January 15; Every Friday @ 8pm

Optimus Prime and his misfit crew of Autobots crash land on a backwater planet called Earth after battling Megatron and his army of ruthless Decepticons over the possession of The Cube – Cybertron’s most precious and powerful artifact.

Taking the form of emergency vehicles in response to an industrial accident, Optimus and the Autobots become ‘superheroes’ to the human inhabitants. Sworn to protect The Cube and their new adopted home, the Autobots have a huge responsibility to Cybertron and an even more huge reputation to live up to on Earth!

• New episodes of Transformers: Animated January 4 – 20; Weekdays @ 6pm

Check It Out

• Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow January 30 (Saturday) @ 9am

• Popcorn premiere – Barbie & The Three Musketeers© January 16 (Saturday) @ 11.30am & 6pm January 24 (Sunday) @ 11.30am & 6pm

A re-telling of the classic story by Alexandre Dumas, this animated feature film follows the story of D'Arcy as she embarks on a Parisian adventure to become a real musketeer assigned to protect the royal family! A global brand that has inspired and captivated millions of young girls for decades, Barbie continues to entertain new and old generations alike with these imaginative tales of fantasy and girl power!

• Skyrunners Movie premieres on January 22 (Friday) @ 7.30pm

All new on Cartoon Network (Astro Channel 616)!

• Ben 10 Alien Force Every Monday @ 8pm


Exemplary. Outstanding. Courageous. Are you a Superkid?Superkid

Talent competitions may be a dime a dozen, but the kids that take part are anything but ordinary! Each of them has their own story to tell and simply love to make their parents proud by excelling. At a recent competition, a few of them certainly stood out from the rest with their amazing performances!

At six years old, the petite Crystal is already performing like a pro! She emerged on stage in an extravagant costume complete

with sparkling headgear and sang beautifully. What set her apart was her excellent showmanship. Crystal actually

went down the stage and greeted everyone by shaking their hands, all the while singing! She was the only one to do so.

Perhaps Crystal’s self-assurance and poise could be attributed to her being quite a ‘veteran’ at performing in public. She

has participated in many singing and talent competitions, as well as being cast as a talent in

numerous commercials. Other than that, she is also the Chinese representative of the 1Malaysia concept

and has performed at many official functions.

When asked if she expected to win, Crystal’s reply was a resounding “yes” – such confidence! Although she is artistically inclined, this young lady’s ambition is to one day become a doctor.

Everyone has a hero they look up to or admire. For the young ones, heroes are people (real or fictional) that they dream of becoming one day. That was the theme of the Magnolia Wonderkids Search 2009 that was a quest for Malaysia’ most outstanding young achievers with heaps of talent, creativity and intellect.

Following a rousing success in 2008, the competition’s aim - to show that there is a wonderkid in every child waiting to be discovered - once again received overwhelming response. Divided into two age groups - Group A (three to six years old) and Group B (seven to 12 years old) - kids from around the country were asked to draw their ‘Inner Super Hero’ and submit it in the preliminary stage of the contest.

The contest period started in September 2009 and ended on 30th November 2009. Then the 100 most creative drawings that impressed the judges were selected and each won a Magnolia hamper. Out of these, a further five children from each group were chosen to compete in the Grand Finale for the grand prize of RM10,000!

On 10th December 2009 at Subang Parade, the selected ten kids were joined by their families, friends and the public who went in full force to show their support. Yup, the East End Concourse area was packed to the brim with spectators! It would have been quite daunting to any entertainer on stage, but all the

children gave roaring performances! Some dressed up as superheroes and did mini sketches, while others danced and sang to their hearts’ content.

Then came the most difficult part of the competition – choosing the winners! After much deliberation, the judges announced Crystal Lee (6) and Ooi Kai Sheng (9) as the winners of Group A and B, respectively. Let’s find out more about them!


Exemplary. Outstanding. Courageous. Are you a Superkid?Superkid

Special Mention – Yong Kai Pei

When Kai Sheng stepped on stage, the audience knew they were in for a visual treat. Fully clad in a cowboy

costume complete with a galloping horse made of cardboard, the charismatic boy came

out with guns blazing - literally! His cowboy persona was even complete with toy guns that fired and popped – how realistic!

Kai Sheng’s performance was about a ‘lone ranger’ who, while

out exploring with his favourite steed, got thirsty. Luckily, he had

brought along a bottle of Magnolia fresh milk and so did not have to worry

about going hungry. Being creative and fully equipped definitely proved to be a winning combination!

On stage, Kai Sheng gave a strong, confident performance. However, off stage, his true nature emerged. When being interviewed, he was so shy and polite that he kept smiling and laughing non-stop! His mum, Yeoh Guat Hoon, confirmed that Kai Sheng is indeed a very shy, nervous lad. So that is why she encourages him to join such talent competitions, as they present a great opportunity for him to break out of his shell.

Prior to this, Kai Sheng had mostly entered colouring and drawing competitions. Last year alone, he participated in nearly 70 such contests, emerging as one of the top three winners in most of them! This goes to show that yes, it is possible for kids to be multi talented!

Kai Pei may only be four years old, but her linguistic skills and level of fluency are no child’s play!

Initially, as she was the first contestant scheduled to go on stage, Kai Pei was totally unprepared.

So when invited on stage, she broke down in tears, and demanded for her mum! After getting over the initial shock though, she was determined to perform. So the judges gave her a ‘confidence boost’ and allowed her to do so after everyone else had performed.

This time, after insisting that mum Tan Law Yong stayed right beside her, the once nervous Kai Pei turned into a gutsy

singer! However, the amazing part was that she sang four songs in four different languages – English, Malay, Chinese and

Tamil with perfect intonation! The audience was positively shocked and gave Kai Pei a resounding round of applause.

Mum Tan Law Yong explained that Kai Pei watches a lot of educational TV programmes, and this has helped her to better understand and converse in English, Malay and Chinese. She learned the multilingual song that she performed at school, and so she actually understands the meaning of the lyrics. During the interview, Kai Pei spoke fluent English and revealed that she even won a trophy at an alphabet writing competition.

For being a brave young girl with a talent for singing, words and languages, Kai Pei definitely deserves a special mention!

So kids, don’t be shy to try your hands at new things. You’ll never know what you’re capable of if you don’t try anything. If you like to perform or have a hidden talent, pluck up your courage and show the world what you can do!

Fun flicks for the familyKiddie Box Office

Release Date: 15th January 2010Genre: Action / ComedyDirector: Brian LevantCast: Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, Madeline Carroll Billy Ray Cyrus, George Lopez, Lucas Till

Bob Ho (JACKIE CHAN) is an undercover CIA superspy. He gives up his career in espionage in order to settle down with his girlfriend, Gillian (AMBER VALLETTA). But Bob has one last ‘mission’ to complete before Gillian agrees to marry him - winning over her three opinionated kids. When Gillian suddenly has to leave town, he volunteers to babysit them, thinking he can get on their good sides and earn their approval.

Then – chaos ensues. One of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret code from his computer. As with all spy movies, there is a bad guy involved. Enter Bob’s arch enemy, a Russian terrorist, who moves in for the attack. How will Bob juggle the roles of being a spy and prospective stepfather in the most challenging mission of his career? Catch The Spy Next Door and find out!

Closing date for entries: 26th February 2010

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5 x Limited Edition THE SPY NEXT DOOR

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Long Sleeve Tee


Toiletries Bag

1. When is THE SPY NEXT DOOR showing in cinemas?(a) 15th January (b) 15th February (c) 15th March

2. What is the movie THE SPY NEXT DOOR about?(a) A superspy who has to babysit (b) Spies that sell doors (c) Spying on your next door neighbours

3. Who plays Bob Ho in the movie THE SPY NEXT DOOR? (a) Bobby Chin (b) Jackie Chan (c) Jay Chou

4. Write the movie title ‘THE SPY NEXT DOOR’ in the most creative way in the box provided.


Release Date: 15th January 2010Genre: Action / ComedyDirector: Brian LevantCast: Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, Madeline Carroll Billy Ray Cyrus, George Lopez, Lucas Till

Dwayne Johnson is yet again starring in a feel-good comedy that is sure to make

the whole family laugh. He stars as Derek Thompson, a hard-charging minor league

hockey player which has earned him his nickname ‘Tooth Fairy’

from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids -

ouch!

So when Derek discourages Tess (DESTINY WHITLOCK) and nearly squashes the youngster’s hopes, he is sentenced to one week’s hard labour as a real tooth fairy. He even gets fitted completely with the requisite tutu, wings and magic wand – imagine the hilarity! At first, Derek “can’t handle the tooth”, bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively do what tooth fairies do - winging his way through strangers’ homes. But as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.

Release Date: 21st January 2010Genre: ComedyDirector: Michael LembeckProduced by: Jason Blum, Mark Ciardi, Gordon GrayCast: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, Julie Andrews, Ryan Sheckler


1. When is TOOTH FAIRY showing in cinemas?(a) 21st January (b) 20th November (c) Year 2012

2. What is the movie TOOTH FAIRY about?(a) Sugary food (b) Cavities(c) A hockey player turned tooth fairy

3. Which actor plays the hockey player in the movie TOOTH FAIRY? (a) Derek Thompson (b) Dwayne Johnson (c) Michael Lembeck

4. Write the movie title ‘TOOTH FAIRY’ in the most creative way in the box provided.


2 x TOOTH FAIRY Women’s T-Shirt2 x TOOTH FAIRY Notebook2 x TOOTH FAIRY Wand Pen

2 x TOOTH FAIRY Stationery Set2 x TOOTH FAIRY Stress Tooth Keychain

30 x Double Movie Pass

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Release Date: 11th February 2010Genre: Action / AdventureDirector: Yuen Woo PingProducer: Bill KongCast: Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Zhou Xun, Andy On, Cung Le, David Carradine, Vincent Chiu, Gordon Liu


TRUE LEGEND

True Legend is the extraordinary journey of a martial arts hero with great dreams. All his life, Su Can (VINCENT CHIU) has been pursuing the summit in martial arts. There are two things he holds dearest to his heart – the dream of creating a unique kind of martial arts that will pass on to generations; and his beloved wife Xiao Ying (ZHOU XUN). Su has a happy family and his

wife is the joy of his life. But owing to a turn of fate and his own stubbornness, Su falls helplessly into a sticky situation and falls from grace.

On the surface, Su now appears as a beggar gone crazy, getting drunk everyday. He wanders from town to town, becoming a man without

any purpose in the eyes of others. However, all this time during his spiritual exile, his dream for the highest peak in martial arts is still alive. The harsh conditions of life have not dampened his determination in perfecting his skills. He conjures up scenes where

he combats the legendary Lord of Wushu (JAY CHOU) with whom he refines his skills and achieves a peace of mind.

Meanwhile, the Heilongjiang Province where Su resides falls under foreigners’ rule. One day, a crisis happens that

threatens the life of his young son – the only person Su still cares about and his last bit of human hope. At the critical moment, the flame of life is re-ignited

in Su. He lets out the utmost strength that has lay dormant in him during all his devastated time, and it becomes the strongest school of

fists that the martial arts world has ever known. Thus is the story of Su Can and the famous “Drunken Fist”, which is based on the story of a real-life hero.

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TRUE LEGEND CONTEST

5 x Limited Edition TRUE LEGEND Baby T-shirt

5 x Limited TRUE LEGEND Edition Cap

5 x Limited EditionTRUE LEGEND Monk bag

1. When is TRUE LEGEND showing in cinemas?(a) 11th November (b) 11th January (c) 11th February

2. What is the movie TRUE LEGEND about?(a) True friends (b) Martial arts (c) Legends and fairy tales

3. Who plays the ‘King of Beggars’ in the movie TRUE LEGEND? (a) Gordon Liu (b) Vincent Chiu (c) Jay Chou

4. Write the movie title ‘TRUE LEGEND’ in the most creative way in the box provided.


Release Date: 11th February 2010Genre: Action / AdventureDirector: Yuen Woo PingProducer: Bill KongCast: Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Zhou Xun, Andy On, Cung Le, David Carradine, Vincent Chiu, Gordon Liu

Trouble-prone teen Percy Jackson (LOGAN LERMAN) is about to be kicked out of school – but that's the least of his problems. It’s the 21st century,

but the gods of Mount Olympus and an assortment of monsters seem to have walked out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology texts and

into his life – and they're not a happy bunch.

The lightning bolt belonging to Zeus (SEAN BEAN) has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling, though, is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother, Sally (CATHERINE KEENER). As Percy finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to

catch the true lightning thief and save Percy's mum.

Now, Percy and his friends must embark on a cross-country adventure. They must to catch the true thief, save Percy's family and unravel a

mystery more powerful than the gods themselves – phew!


Release Date: 11th February 2010Genre: Fantasy Director: Chris ColumbusCast: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Catherine Keener, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Melina Kanakaredes, Jake Abel


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Hi kids, and welcome to the Aerospace Adventure Zone! This section is dedicated to those of you who get a real kick out of astronomy, space science, aeronautics and things that fly! Learn about the planets and our solar system.

A Voyage through the Solar System

We now move on to our final destination on our epic adventure through the solar system.

That blazing ball of light that makes life on Earth possible is truly a remarkable thing. It’s very, very big (1.4 million km in diameter), very, very hot and extremely dangerous if you get too close. Everyday, our Earth is bathed in sunlight.

Whilst we know it’s a yellowish white ball in the sky, we also know it is very dangerous to look at it with our eyes because the intense light can damage our vision.

Sometimes you can see the sun more easily during sunset when it’s a big orange ball near the horizon. But even then, it’s not a very good idea to look at it for too long. The only way to see the sun safely is by

using special filtered lenses made specially for solar observation.

So just what is the Sun made of? Many students think that the Sun is made from fire. Well that is totally not the case! For the most part, it is made from a gas called hydrogen.

Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe and almost all stars are made of the same material. There are vast quantities of hydrogen in the sun, so much, in fact, that there is enough to keep the Sun going for at least another three to four billion years.

Now let’s imagine we are on a very special spacecraft that could travel to the Sun. We will start our journey from inside the orbit of Mercury and travel on a direct path toward the Sun.

On the way, we will be able to observe just what this amazing star is all about. Okay, let’s go!

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As we descend toward the Sun, we have to travel through what is called the solar Corona. This is a super heated region of space around the Sun that is actually hotter than the surface of the Sun. We can see the solar corona only with special telescopes or during a total solar eclipse.

Scientists are not sure why the Corona is hotter than the surface of the Sun. One theory suggests that powerful magnetic fields contribute to the heating of this region. The Corona is heated to over a million degrees centigrade at certain points.

So now that we have traversed the searing heat of the solar Corona, we continue down further toward the photosphere which, in a way, can be called the surface of the Sun. In fact, the Sun doesn’t really have a surface because it is made of gas. The photosphere is the part of it that we can see everyday. It’s the point at which all the heat, light and energy leave the Sun towards space.

If you look at the Sun using a special telescope, you can see that the photosphere is made up of billions of little blobs. In fact, it looks very similar to the surface of an orange! These blobs are huge columns of superheated gas that rise toward the surface of the Sun and then cool and sink down again. They are called granules.

As we fly over the photosphere, we look out and can see huge loops and fountains of hot plasma and gas bursting out from the photosphere, arcing over and then plunging back down again. The photosphere is constantly in action and always boiling and changing from one hour to the next.

Next, we pass over w h a t looks like a massive dark patch below. This is a sunspot that is relatively cool in comparison to the rest of the photosphere. Sunspots are magnetic storms that occur in cycles of 11 years on the Sun’s surface.

At the moment, we are going through a quiet period of sunspots so they are not always visible. When the sunspot period is at its maximum (in about four years from now), you can sometimes see dozens of sunspots on the surface of the Sun at any one time.

We now decelerate and punch down into the sunspot we have just seen below. The temperature outside is now more than 6000°C - enough to vaporise steel!

As we pass through the sunspot, we can see vast fingers of hot gas and plasma curling and twisting in the high energy magnetic fields around it.

Further on down toward the centre of the Sun, we pass through to what is called the convective zone.

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This is a layer of the Sun that is about 200,000km thick. Primarily, it is made up of superheated hydrogen gas that boils up toward the surface, cools and then sinks back down again. It is the way in which most of the heat and light from the sun is transported from the core to the surface.

Continuing further down at a distance of 200,000 km from the surface, we pass from the convective zone to the radiative zone. The temperature outside is now approaching nearly seven million degrees! The radiative zone is extremely hot and is responsible for transferring the energy from the Sun’s core directly to the convective zone.

Now we must slow down as we approach the core of the Sun. The outside temperature is approaching 10 million°C and the pressure is enormous.

From a distance we can observe how atoms of hydrogen are being forced together at huge pressures and temperatures in the region of 16-17 million°C to form molecules of helium. As the hydrogen atoms are squeezed together, they give off huge amounts of energy.

About four million tons of hydrogen is gobbled up every second in the Sun’s core. This energy is the key to all the Sun’s incredible power, and the fusing of hydrogen at the core is called nuclear fusion.

Sometimes, huge explosions occur on the Sun’s surface called Coronal Mass Ejections or CMEs. CMEs can influence Earth’s environment and occasionally cause difficulties in radio communication or, even worse, cause whole electrical power grids to shut down.

The Sun pours out energy every second of every day in every direction. The energy travels through space as solar wind. We can see its effect in the auroras that occur near the North and South poles on Earth. Thankfully, our planet has a special protective shield against the solar wind - the magnetic field. If Earth did not have a magnetic field, then our home in space would be a very different place indeed.

So now we return to our beautiful blue world, knowing that it is really a very unique and special place. We must care for our planet and ensure that it will continue to protect and provide a home for all living things for thousands of years to come.

In the next issue, we will discuss the BIG stuff. Our Sun is in fact a puny little dwarf star. Hardly worth a mention. Wait until I introduce you to its monster cousin…and when I say monster, I really mean MONSTER!

In the next issue, we will discuss the BIG stuff… our Sun is, in fact, a puny little dwarf star. Wait till you find out about its monster cousin…and when I say monster, I really mean MONSTER. So don’t miss it!

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patterns? Well, let's see if you can find all the hidden words in this puzzle! Search

for the words listed below, and circle each word. Remember, the direction of the words can be left, right, up, down or even diagonal. Every row and

column should contain the numbers 1 all the way up to 9. This means that no number should

repeat itself in any row or column. Use some common sense and you'd get the

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We are showcasing art creations from Superkidz Club members. So to all other Superkidz Club members, if you’d like to do the same, don’t wait any longer! Send in your artistic work soon and you may just see it here next time!

▲ Cheong Kang Jie 6 years old

▲ Cheong Kang Yan 8 years old

▲ Diviyah Suresh Kumar 13 years old

Arts & Crafts

▲ Marcus Ang 5 years old

Sophie Juliana Lrabtee ► 9 years old

◄ Su Wei San 10 years old

▲ Dev Ananda 4 years old

▲ Lim Ruo Qi 5+ years old

Contributions


◄ Su Wei San 10 years old

Arts & Crafts

Send your entries to: SUPERKIDZ Magazine, c/o Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd,

10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

▲ Liew Yen Rou 6 years old

▲ Liew Yen Rou 6 years old


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Here are the winning entries!They each won a Brushh Playhouse set.

Let’s hope they recreate their designs at home!

In the September-October 2009 issue, kids were asked to design their own playhouse and colour it

in the most creative way.

Want to get one for yourself? Call us at 03-2144 5733 for more info. Special price for Superkidz Club members!

The Brushh Playhouse range is made up of recycled cardboard with pre-cut windows and doors. Once completed in six simply folds, it is big enough to comfortably fit up to four kids inside!

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Colouring Activity - Candy Girl

Colour the picture in the most creative way.Send in your completed artwork for a chance

to showcase it in upcoming issues!

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News & views, charities & activities, birthdays & bashesSuperkid Club Bulletin

Disney Movie Treat! Members’

We took an entire theatre hall and reserved all 220 seats for our SC Members. Then we gave an advanced screening of a Walt Disney animation. That’s how spoilt our club members are!

Boys and girls belonging to the Superkidz Club were treated to the exclusive premiere of The Princess and The Frog over the holidays where they were among the first to view the 2D hand-drawn musical animation by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Families with their little ones giggled with delight to the comic twist of the timeless love story executed in the musical tradition of Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and Aladdin.

Parents and kids alike were surprised by the wacky version of the classic fairytale where the princess kisses the frog but the outcome was not the one they expected.

Watch out for future movie releases where SC Members can get a first glimpse of future blockbuster hits! Only at Superkidz Club!

By Shivaani Tisha Das9 years old, (SRK Convent Green Lane, Penang)

Read all about it from the Superkids themselves!The Write Stuff

It was an unusual Wednesday afternoon. I was trying to do a

sum but I kept worrying about one of my classmates, even though she wasn’t my friend. Her name is Dacinta and the reason I am concerned about her is because lately, she’s been acting strange.

For instance, every time people look at her, she seems to have a faraway look and is deeply engrossed in her own thoughts. She used to be full of life and always cheerful. But now, she seems to have changed into a completely different person - A stranger, in fact.

Before I could think of anything else, my teacher, Ms. Amelia, slammed a worksheet onto my table. She slammed it so hard the table shook and rattled and it made a loud thump! After I had finished my worksheet, I walked up to Ms. Amelia’s table to hand it in.

Ms. Amelia saw me looking worried and asked me, “Whatever is the matter Tisha? You do seem distracted.” So, I told her, “I’m concerned about Dacinta. Do you know why she is acting so weird?”

Ms. Amelia explained, “Her mother was injured in a snatch theft incident. She didn’t let go when the snatch thief yanked her handbag. She was dragged along the street and fractured her skull when she hit the sidewalk. She was in a coma and passed away a couple of days later.”

Even though it’s been two weeks, Dacinta is still badly affected by it. She even said that she will kill herself just to be with her mother in heaven. She blames God for the loss of her mother. She is the saddest person I know. “She doesn’t have any more friends because her classmates are afraid that Dacinta will bring bad luck to their families,” said Ms. Amelia.

When Ms. Amelia finished explaining, I felt like I wanted to cry. I knew I had to do something, but what? That’s when I realised that all Dacinta needed was a friend. I am going to be that friend, the kind of person who wouldn’t leave her side and protect her.

So, I started approaching her. I always talked and played games with her. I always cheer her up when she is down. She has started to recover but she’s still very sad. Though Dacinta seems better, I realised no matter how I tried, my new best friend will always have a part of her heart that remains dark.

Imagine your children’s delight and squeals of joy when they discover their photographs published in SUPERKIDZ magazine on their birthdays! There are a maximum of 16 slots of Birthday Wishes available for the months of March and April, so start sending in those photos. (Deadline: 5th February 2010)• Send photograph along with a message from you (not more than 15 words), and kindly include these details: • Your child’s: ∙Name ∙Gender ∙Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) ∙School• Parent’s: ∙Name ∙Address ∙Contact No. (Home & Mobile) ∙Email address

Have a read parents!

Samantha Khoo (Jan’ 8)“Happy Birthday to Felix. To have you is our pleasure. From mummy, grandmum, uncles & aunties.”

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Belated greeting Jeremy Low (Dec’ 31)“Mama's little boy, happy 4th birthday, we love you forever!”


Vannessa Lim 01-Jan-2004 Nur Najmina Damia 12-Jan-2005

Jeslyn Pui Xue Yun 02-Jan-2005 Ainthini Selvaraj 15-Jan-2001

Natasha Chang 02-Jan-2000 Emily Yang Lai Li 16-Jan-2003

Au Kit Ying 03-Jan-2003 Leong Kah Geme 19-Jan-2001

Alysha Chin Jia Qi 05-Jan-2005 Angelica Koong Siew Cheng 21-Jan-2000

Tan Jun Yuan 06-Jan-2005 James Kyle Medina 25-Jan-1998

Samantha Khoo Min Suen 08-Jan-2002 Ikhwan Hazim 27-Jan-2003

Desmond Chen 09-Jan-1999 Yoga Avaneesh 27-Jan-2006

Caitlin Ratts 10-Jan-2006 Nurliyana Syamsina 29-Jan-2001

Chin Gia Wae 10-Jan-2003 Nurdayana Puteri Suhaimie 30-Jan-2000

Aaron Tan Wai Kit 11-Jan-1998

Email: [email protected] (Subject: Birthday Greeting); OR Send to: SUPERKIDZ Magazine, 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 KL (Subject: Birthday Greeting)

Terms & Conditions1) Open to all Superkidz Club members. 2) Photos submitted are non-returnable. 3) Image files sent via email must be clear, of good quality and saved in JPEG format. 4) All photos must be accompanied with a birthday wish of not more than 15 words from parents. 5) Incomplete or inaccurate contact details may result in photos not being selected. 6) Selection is at the sole and utter discretion of SUPERKIDZ. Hence, the decision of SUPERKIDZ on all matters relating to photos and greetings is final and no correspondence will be entertained. 7) SUPERKIDZ reserves the right to edit/ resize all photos and/ or greetings where appropriate. 8) SUPERKIDZ reserves the right to use the names and images in all publicity materials. Participants thereby grant Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd full copyright (and without limitation) to do so. 9) Submission of photos does not guarantee publication.

Ranesch (Feb’ 15)"Dearest Ranesch, Happy 5th Birthday! Love, hugs and kisses always - mum, tata, patti, athaemama."

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Felix Yap (Feb’ 2)“Happy Birthday to Felix. To have you is our pleasure. From mummy, grandmum, uncles & aunties.”

Superkidz Club Birthdays


N. Prajni Nalachakravarthy 01-Feb-2002 Lin Ga Hei 20-Feb-2006

Eunice Ng Ming Huii 02-Feb-2005 Ng Yeong Quen 20-Feb-2006

Felix Yap Soon Wei 02-Feb-2004 Noor Faraleeana Mohd Rosdeen 20-Feb-2004

Fatin Nabila 03-Feb-2005 Reena Roop Kaur 20-Feb-2002

Richie Lee Chong Yew 04-Feb-2005 Gloria Koh Hui Wen 21-Feb-2005

Lee Jia Jing 05-Feb-2002 Xavier Phang Soong Herng 21-Feb-2006

Skandakumera Selvaraj 05-Feb-2000 Germayn Goh Shu Ning 26-Feb-2003

Louis Fong Jin 09-Feb-2002 Natasha Hiew Ke Yin 26-Feb-2007

Ranesch 15-Feb-2005 Nethiran Daniel 27-Feb-1998

Fong Pui Ng 19-Feb-2001 Vimegala Alicia 29-Feb-2000

Mohamed Hamzah Iskandar 19-Feb-2000

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