THE JOURNAL 9

Summer Lovin’

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Well, what do we have here then? We’ve given our e-zine a little upgrade and we hope you like it!

Same little sister version of the print magazine you all know and love, but taking a snapshot of some of the things we love to put together for you Inside you’ll find a selection of We Love brands to take celebrate summer and keep the littles entertained. We have the latest education news from schools in the south east.

Feeling like mealtimes need a bit of a change, try our simple courgette recipe to take tea time to the next level.

We have a wonderful round up of books by author Nicola Penfold for climate change warriors in waiting, plus a brilliant competition to win tickets to The Gruffalo and Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors.

Plus, our Green Awards are live, so if you ’ re a brand working hard on sustainability, then now ’ s the time to enter!

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Victoria Evans editor@citykidsmagazine co uk Advertising editor@citykidsmagazine.co.uk The Green Awards Erica Loi greenawards@citykidsmagazine co.uk

Design Caroline Haye info@navalisdesign com

Contributors

Ellie Thompson Jo Pratt Rose Wyatt

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UP, UP & AWAY!

We love this wooden hot air balloon night light for a nursery or an older child’s room It’s handmade from 100% natural pinewood, making it as strong and durable as it is beautiful. £186 littlelist co uk

BEACH READY

Beach days are almost here and what better way to get in the summer spirit than with a Fat Face X Judes Ice Cream beach towel. And as Fat Face is B Corp certified, it makes us love it more. £30 fatface.com

POTTY FOR PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS

Marks & Spencer is celebratring 40 years of their Beatrix Potter and the world of Peter Rabbit™ collaboration with a new collection at M&S Kids. Expect sleepsuits, dresses, cardigans and outfit sets – all crafted from gentle-on-skin cotton, across a muted palette with illustrative prints and delicate embroidery, making the perfect presents for a new arrival or a little one’s first birthday!

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SOUL SISTER

Sister & Co, already known for their toxin free, luxury skincare products have now launched Little Sister. Formulated with nature's most gentle, soothing organic ingredients including oats, shea butter, apricots and lavender. Entirely free from harsh sulfates, parabens or artificial fragrance. From £14

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TEACHER

THANK YOUS

These "Wildflower Seed Bombs" from Vintage Playing Cards can be personalised for thank you gifts. The seed bombs contain a blend of UK native wildflower seeds, red clay, and topsoil, providing the ideal environment for the seeds to flourish.

£11.50 vintageplayingcards co uk

HOLIDAY BRAIN TEASERS

Keep those brains tuned over the summer with award-winning compact IQ Gears! With up to 120 challenges, players must fit all the gears on the gameboard to make the cogs rotate ! But beware, this fidget game is harder than it looks…

£12.99

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COTTESMORE REWILDING

Cottesmore has quietly been beavering away at a new rewilding programme this term. In partnership with Lesley Malpas, author of "Rewilding for Schools," work has begun on creating environments which encourage biodiversity and habitat regeneration. The pupils and adult team have already started building the butterfly walk and the night garden, which will provide muchneeded habitats for moths.

The ambitious master plan is includes projects like The Nuthatch Orchard (a fruit and nut wood), The Woodland Glade by the lake, augmentation of existing Spring Meadows, the planting of several wildflower meadows, and the development of pockets of species-rich grasslands.

The school is also working on a rewilding summit called "Rewilding Schools" in the autumn term this year Talks will include: “Why Rewilding? A noholds-barred debate”; “Rewilding the City”; “Wild Women Do” (Cottesmore is celebrating 50 years of Girls at Cottesmore this year); “Wild ChildGrounding Young People in Nature”; and a “Rewilding Practical Masterclass and Q&A ”

FOOD FOR THOUGHT WITH ZERO WASTE PLAN

A purge on food waste at an independent school in Liphook is already reaping environmental rewards

Highfield & Brookham School in Liphook has cut meal waste by a fifth since it began a pupil-initiated crackdown in October, reducing the amount of food thrown away by an incredible 1,260kg and lowering its carbon footprint in the process.

The drive began as pupils challenged the school’s catering department to produce a zero-waste meal per week, with excess food and ingredients repurposed for tasty and nutritious alternatives, including using pork from a lunchtime roast in a healthy evening stir fry, turning ripe bananas which were left over from our inter-school cross-country event in February into smoothies and banana bread, using the flesh of carved Hallowe’en pumpkins for soup and the seeds for homemade bread, and turning soup into pasta sauce

TASIS ENGLAND WINS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

TASIS England, based in Thorpe has been awarded the Excellence in Education –Schools or Education Consultancy award. This accolade recognises the outstanding quality of education provided to mobile families, reflecting the school's commitment to successful, timely, and stress-free relocations that support talent retention, enhance employer branding, and promote employee engagement

In their commendation, the judges highlighted TASIS England's comprehensive and inclusive approach to relocation and mobility.

"Relocation and mobility permeate all aspects of what the school continues to do. They offer support at all levels for all families at various points of the relocation process and have built the essential flexibility that engages and supports parents in all aspects of the process Resource materials are current, relevant, and alert to a constantly changing demographic TASIS England is to be congratulated for their coordinated range of onboarding support offerings for the entire school community and their agility in responding to international policy change, ensuring that support for relocation remains focused on the personal (human) experience for each family, recognising the diversity of need and tailoring support accordingly," the judges explained.

OPEN DAYS AT BRIGHTON COLLEGE PREP KENSINGTON

Brighton College Prep Kensington aims to create a warm, supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to seek challenge, to understand the importance of endeavour and, most importantly, to love school. The school creates global citizens with its ‘London is our classroom curriculum’, drawing on the local area with their proximity to museums and cultural sites, and access to Imperial College London’s sports facilities The school also boasts a two-acre garden, state of the art Makerspace and brand-new senior science labs, all set in a historically listed set of buildings

Open day dates:

TROUBLE-FREE TRAVEL TO KEW COLLEGE PREP

Pre-Nursery and Nursery Only Open Morning - 25 September Reception Only Open Morning - 26 September. Autumn Open Morning (All Years of Entry) - 12 October For September 2024 entry, please contact the Admissions Team immediately on: admissions@brightoncollegeprepkensington co uk or call 020 7591 2628.

From September 2024 Kew College Prep will be running a school minibus service to and from Chiswick The minibus will be driven by Kew College Prep staff and will have several pick up points in Chiswick to accommodate the large number of families travelling from the area.

Why not find out more by attending the next open day on Friday 24th September.

Win tickets to a fun family show this summer with Nimax Kids!

We’ve teamed up with Nimax Kids to give away 2 family tickets to The Gruffalo or Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors.

Join us for a new season of theatrical fun for your little ones. Bringing family favourites from the page to the stage, Nimax Kids presents two dazzling productions guaranteed to start your Summer Holidays with a bang.

Take a stroll through the deep dark woods with The Gruffalo and discover the legends and lies of the Terrible Tudors. Buggy parks, booster seats and beautiful children's theatre for ages 3+.

The Gruffalo is playing at the Lyric Theatre from 17 July to 8 September - tickets from £10.00.

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors is playing at the Apollo Theatre from 25 July to 1 September - tickets from £18.50. From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack! It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

There’s something for all the family with Nimax Kids this summer!

To be in with a chance of winning follow this link to our competition page.

Book Your Tickets Now

Terms and Conditions:

Two winners will each receive four tickets (minimum one adult) to see either The Gruffalo or Horrible Histories -Terrible Tudors, valid until 1 September 2024, subject to availability. No cash alternative available. Travel and accommodation not included

When the Wild Calls author, Nicola Penfold, shares her recommendations for climate warriors

Nicola Penfold's latest novel, When the Wild Calls, offers an enthralling continuation of the story begun in Where the World Turns Wild This sequel follows siblings Juniper Green and her younger brother Bear as they adjust to life in Ennerdale The Wild, a pristine and untouched natural environment, introduces them to daily wonders, but Juniper's heart remains with her grandmother and best friend Etienne, who were left behind in the city When she learns that a deadly disease has infiltrated the city, Juniper becomes determined to rescue her loved ones

In contrast to its predecessor, which primarily focused on the adventures and dangers of escaping the city, When the Wild Calls delves deeper into the emotional turmoil and resilience of its characters It presents a stark juxtaposition between the safety and beauty of the Wild and the perilous, oppressive conditions within the city. This narrative shift emphasises the personal stakes and the lengths to which the characters will go to protect their family and friends

Beyond its gripping storyline, Penfold's novel serves as an educational tool for young readers, subtly integrating themes of climate change and environmental stewardship. Through the vivid portrayal of the Wild and the stark consequences of human neglect and exploitation, the book encourages a deeper appreciation for nature and a sense of urgency in addressing climate-related issues When the Wild Calls is both a compelling adventure and a poignant call to action for the next generation

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish, written and illustrated by Chloe Savage

This gorgeous picture book is a nautical trip to the Arctic. It follows Dr Morley and her crew as they navigate remote and icy waters on the hunt for the giant Arctic jellyfish. We see life under and above deck, and are introduced to some incredible creatures along the way, but will the giant jellyfish remain elusive? This story reminds readers that sometimes the most wonderful things are the hardest to pin down, and that’s just as it should be

Rewild the World at Bedtime by Emily Hawkins, illustrated by Ella Beech

A treasury of good news stories about the natural world. This volume is an antidote to reports of climate and biodiversity collapse, which can be so hard for young children to manage Every story has rewilding principlesat its heart, from the return of wolves to Yellowstone Park, to beavers making themselves at home in UK rivers. Beautiful and heartwarming artwork throughout

The Girl who Lost a Leopard by Nizrana Farook

This adventure story takes place in the kingdom (or queendom!) of Serendib, or fictional Sri Lanka, established in Farook’s debut novel The Girl Who Stole an Elephant It’s fresh, page-turning and exciting, and really touches on the fragility of this amazing landscape and its wildlife. It will only survive if we speak up for it Selvi forms a special bond with a rare and wild leopard, and she’ll do anything it takes to keep Lokka safe from poachers

Drawn to Change the World, graphic novel collection edited by Emma Reynolds

An incredible curation of hope and activism This collection of stories in graphic novel form shines the spotlight on sixteen young climate activists from around the world. Greta Thunberg is here of course, but also lesser-known figures such as Autumn Peltier, from Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Canada, who speaks up for Indigenous Rights; and Edgar Tarimo, from Tanzania, who launched a recycling company

at 15 that turns plastic waste into building materials What makes this book extra special is that each piece is illustrated by a different artist. There’s something for everyone here!

Future Hopes, short story collection edited by Lauren James

Future Hopes is another work of collaboration, which is a comment in itself on how we need to work together to face the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss Edited by Lauren James, these short stories by writers including M G Leonard, Neal Shusterman and Tola Okogwu, are all hopeful explorations of possible climate solutions, based on real science and technology From growing-your-own in a skyscraper, to cities run by tidal power, to eating insects. Bug sandwich for lunch anyone? Fun, factual (each piece is accompanied by a commentary by the editor) and empowering

When the Wild Calls is out now Recommended for 9-12 year olds.

@NicolaPenfold

Zucchini alla Poverella

Poor man’s courgettes

Tired of serving the same old veggies, take a look at this quick and easy recipe from Terre Di San Vito to bring some joy to the table. Courgettes are in season now so grab some green goodness

Serves 4 or more

This recipe of golden discs of deliciousness will be one of the easiest, traditional Apulian dishes you will find With only four ingredients, it is quick to make and is one of the tastiest side dishes you’ll find anywhere

Terre Di San Vito extra virgin olive oil for pouring and cooking

1 kg Courgettes sliced (about a quarter of a centimetre thick)

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional) Heat the 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan (medium heat)

Add the peeled whole garlic cloves

When the garlic begins to colour, add the sliced courgettes

4 Turn the courgettes every few minutes until all cooked (some should be golden, some more cooked – all will be delicious!)

6

Fry the courgettes until golden (we like some to be a little caramelised).

5 Cook for approx 20 – 30 min – until all cooked.

To serve:

Serve the courgettes hot and add the chopped mint (if using) and drizzle some Terre Di San Vito extra virgin olive oil over the top

Excellent as a side dish to fish and meat Buon appetito!

Top tips:

You can store your zucchini alla Poverina covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for a couple of days

Not suitable for freezing

Delicious on little crostini

Can be eaten hot or cold.