MiniMag - June 2022

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The Magazine for Kids
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Aimed at children aged 5 to 9 years, the FAST Heroes educational
programme can be delivered in schools or accessed online via
a series of e-books. It centres around four animated characters
– a group of retired superhero grandparents and their grandson.
Together they teach children about the three
key signs of stroke and the importance of
calling an ambulance immediately.
M a g g e r s ! G i v e a w a y !
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This month, we are focusing on challenges!
A heart-warming story that
And not the kind that we are faced
celebrates family, friendship and w orking
with on a daily basis, such as difficult
together. Also available in isiZulu, isiXhosa
homework, mindboggling projects or
even struggles with friends and family – and Afrikaans.
we are talking about challenging oneself!
It is only through growth that we will be
To stand a
able to live our best lives. So how can we
chance of
challenge ourselves? The simplest answer
to this question is to always push yourself
r eceiving a
out of your comfort zone. It is in the comfort of our
surroundings and habits that we will find just that – copy of this
ease, but going through life, shouldn’t be easy …
heart-warming
We should always try to push ourselves, to learn
more, to be more and to grow. So this month, we
book, turn to
challenge you to do one thing that is out of your
comfort zone. Limit the time you spend online, page 32 and
start writing a journal or try
fill in your
conquering a fear – don’t forget to
ask an adult for help with this one! entry form!
Most of all, just try to really LIVE!

“We live in a wonderful world that is
full of beauty, charm and adventure.
There is no end to the adventures
that we can have if only we seek
them with our eyes open.”
Jawaharlal Nehru.
What is in
this issue?
xxx
Gami
and your
MiniMag FIVE KEYS TO
SAFER FOOD
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World Food Safety Day
7 June 2022
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BBEE AA PPAARRTT OOFF MMOORREENNAA’’SS TTEEAAMM!!
Morena loves his new school!
There are so many fun extramural activities and
games to play that he and his friends have set up their
own championship. But it isn’t just sports that he excels
at, he can come up with a rap song on the spot and has
a hilarious idea for an assignment that involves bringing
your favourite traditional food to school. He can’t wait
to see the teacher’s reaction after the whole class
experiences the effects of eating samp and beans!

If there’s one thing Morena takes seriously it is
being the captain of his school’s softball team.
He is good at pitching and his twin sister Rorisang
is an excellent batter. But their team keeps losing!
Morena isn’t scared of a challenge, he’ll try his
best at any game to be a superstar.
How can he help his team to do their best?
A heart-warming story that celebrates
family, friendship and working together.
Also available in isiZulu, isiXhosa
and Afrikaans.
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Five keys to safer food
Food safety refers to routines in the preparation, handling and storage
of food meant to prevent foodborne illness and injury. From farm to
factory to fork, food products may encounter any number of health
hazards during their journey through the supply chain.
Keep clean Why?
While most
microorganisms do not
cause disease, dangerous
• Wash your hands before handling food
microorganisms are widely found
and often during food preparation
in soil, water, animals and people.
• Wash your hands after going to the toilet
These microorganisms are carried on
• Wash and sanitise all surfaces and
hands, wiping cloths and utensils,
equipment used for food preparation
especially cutting boards and the
• Protect kitchen areas and food from
slightest contact can transfer them to
insects, pests and other animals
food and cause foodborne diseases.
Separate raw and cooked Why?
Raw food, especially
• Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood
meat, poultry and seafood,
from other foods
and their juices, can contain
• Use separate equipment and utensils such
dangerous microorganisms which
as knives and cutting boards for handling
may be transferred onto other foods
raw foods
during food preparation and storage.
• Store food in containers to avoid contact
between raw and prepared foods
Cook thoroughly Why?
Proper cooking kills
almost all dangerous
microorganisms.
• Cook food thoroughly, especially meat,
Studies have shown that cooking
poulty, eggs and seafood
food to a temperature of 70˚C can
• Bring foods like soup and stews to boiling
help ensure it is safe for consumption.
to make sure that they have reached 70˚C.
Foods that require special attention
For meat and poultry, make sure
include minced meats, rolled roasts,
that juices are clear, not pink.
large joints of meat
Ideally, use a thermometer
and whole poultry.
• Reheat cooked food thoroughly
Food Safety
World Health Organisation
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World Food
Safety Day
7 June 2022
60˚C
Danger Keep food at safe temperatures Why?
zone!
5˚C
• Do not leave cooked food at room Microorganisms can
temperature for more than 2 hours multiply very quickly if food is stored
• Refrigerate promptly all cooked and at room temperature. By holding at
perishable food (preferably below 5˚C) temperatures below 5˚C or above
• Keep cooked food piping hot 60˚C, the growth of microorganisms
(more than 60˚C) prior to serving is slowed down or stopped.
• Do not store food too long even in Some dangerous microorganisms
the refrigerator still grow below 5˚C.
• Do not thaw frozen food at room temperature
Use safe water and raw materials Why?
Raw materials,
including water and ice,
• Use safe water or treat it to make it safe
may be contaminated with dangerous
• Select fresh and wholesome foods
microorganisms and chemicals.
• Choose foods processed for safety, such as
Toxic chemicals may be formed in
pasteurised milk
damaged and mouldy foods. Care
• Wash fruits and vegetables, especially if
in selection of raw materials and
eaten raw
simple measures such as washing
• Do not use food beyond its expiry date
and peeling may reduce the risk.
Knowledge = Prevention
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Let’s have a rainbow day with the brightest
Wishing upon a rainbow!
Red is for true friendship and love
Orange is for the blessings from above
Yellow is for sunshine and being alive
Green is for the environment to thrive
Blue is for the big open sky
Purple is for wisdom and being kind
Together all colours in a rainbow we find!
Paint your rainbow
any colour you like,
but think about
what every colour
means to you!
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Exploring the oceans
It is holiday season and if you are one of the lucky ones,
you will most probably spend some time at the beach.
Most of the time we take this huge body of water
for granted, but have you ever thought about the
many interesting aspects in and around the ocean?
The mesmerising waves, the sandy beaches with
all the beautiful shells and colourful stones? Then
the dangers inside the water … the mysteries
hidden below the waves, dangerous sharks,
gentle dolphins and other strange creatures
… the wonderful stories about pirates,
mermaids and imaginary worlds under
the sea? Climb aboard as we explore
just a few of these facts.
Pilchards: Good for the
oceans and for you

Do you know the difference between a sardine and a
pilchard? Don’t think too hard, because they’re actually the
Did
same type of fish! Pilchards are small fish that live in large
you know? schools. South Africans catch 100 000 tons of pilchards every
year, but they lay so many eggs that enough fish are replaced
A seashell isn’t f o r the next year’s catch! Because they aren’t being overfished,
they are “green” fish for eating according to the SASSI fish list.
an animal.
But eating pilchards doesn’t just keep the ocean healthy.
It’s a portable home
They are also very good for your heart, brain and general
for a wide variety
health because they contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids.
of animals.
Fascinating swarms
The way sardines stick together as one, is something
really remarkable. Mostly predator fish live alone and
often only come together to mate. However, a sardine is
very small and has no weapons to protect itself from
attacks by predators. Therefore, they live and move together in
big groups called schools. This is their n atural self-defense.
If they are attacked, the predator may be confused by the
large number of fish and may not be able to catch any
of them. Sometimes the school breaks up at night
to look for food, but it will always r egroup in the
morning or when a predator approaches. As the
fish in a school are of the same size, baby and
adult fish cannot swim together. Sardines react
to an impending enemy attack by swimming
close together in tight balls. This can confuse
the enemy and allow the fish to escape.
Their safety is in their numbers.
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