The Star: January 17, 2019
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40 Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong><br />
THE PREMIER CURRENT EVENTS PROGRAMME<br />
A little less screen time<br />
and a whole lot more<br />
learning!<br />
In the fast-paced world of digital devices and social media,<br />
questions are being asked about this new culture of<br />
constant connectivity. This ever-changing digital landscape<br />
has as many landmines as it does merits. Are our young<br />
people keeping themselves safe? Are they being educated<br />
or just entertained? And, how much time is simply too<br />
much time?<br />
As the Editor of Extra! and a mum of four, I am aware of this<br />
ever-changing digital landscape and the growing statistics<br />
around the negative impact of too much screen time. I’m<br />
proud to present a tangible, engaging resource that is used<br />
throughout schools in Canterbury, Otago and Southland.<br />
Extra! is a premier Newspapers in Education programme<br />
published and produced by Allied Press, owner of <strong>Star</strong><br />
Media.<br />
Not only is Extra! engaging and informative but, as a former<br />
teacher, I have ensured it’s aligned to the New Zealand<br />
Curriculum.<br />
An investment<br />
in knowledge pays<br />
the best interest.<br />
Benjamin Franklin<br />
Aimed at children in years 5-10, Extra! encourages them<br />
to be open, interested and informed about what goes on in<br />
the world around them.<br />
A newspaper resource that is enjoyed and supported by<br />
teachers and children alike, Extra! aims to engage young<br />
people in current events, history, S.T.E.A.M projects,<br />
reading, writing, foreign languages and so much more! We<br />
truly believe that having something physical in their hands<br />
makes all the difference! It offers the perfect opportunity<br />
for independent, group or whole class-learning.<br />
Plus, our popular current events and spelling quizzes offer<br />
the chance for academic success to be celebrated.<br />
Teachers and children often tell us how much they enjoy<br />
turning the pages and moving from quizzes and puzzles to<br />
indulging in some poetry or laughing at our tongue-twisters.<br />
Although nothing comes close to the feeling they get when<br />
they open an issue of Extra! and see a piece of their work,<br />
their opinion or their review published in print. This really is<br />
the highlight of my job, the calibre of our young people<br />
never ceases to amaze me.<br />
I look forward to meeting more children and teachers from<br />
throughout Canterbury and bringing you some exciting topics in<br />
<strong>2019</strong>. <strong>The</strong>se include the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing,<br />
Robotics, Myths and Legends, Sustainability, the <strong>2019</strong> Rugby<br />
World Cup, Financial Literacy and more! Most importantly, I look<br />
forward to helping the children of Canterbury enjoy a little less<br />
screen time and a whole lot more learning.<br />
Tricia Rowe, Extra! Editor<br />
SUBSCRIBE YOUR<br />
SCHOOL FOR <strong>2019</strong>!<br />
Subscriptions close February 11, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Contact the Extra! team:<br />
(03) 479 3589<br />
extra!@odt.co.nz<br />
www.extraeducation.co.nz
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