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Did You Know?

What do you think makes tap water taste good?
Manawatū's tap water was named the best in New Zealand for its great taste!
How far has Jono already swum on his journey?
Jono has swum more than 545 kilometres on his journey!
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
What is Koru Circle designed to let top members do?
Air New Zealand is adding a new top tier called Koru Black for its most frequent travellers.
What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!
How many jobs could be affected by Heinz Wattie's plan?
Heinz Wattie's plan could affect about 350 jobs across New Zealand!
What special effects company from New Zealand won a BAFTA award?
Wētā FX won a BAFTA for visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash!
What special tournament did Coach Koponen help the Breakers win?
Coach Petteri Koponen helped the Breakers win their first-ever Ignite Cup!
How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?
Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!
How many runs did Tawhid Hridoy score to help Bangladesh win?
Tawhid Hridoy scored an amazing 51 runs to lead Bangladesh to victory!

Vocabulary

  • executive producer A person in charge of making a show. The executive producer helps decide what happens in the series.
  • cinematic Relating to movies or film-like quality. The show aims to make scenes feel more cinematic.
  • predictions Guesses about what will happen in the future. Fans love to talk about predictions from old episodes.
  • SMART Prep | Quick Question 211174

    Welcome to the school library. Please return borrowed books on time so other students can use them. Keep noise levels low, especially near the reading corner. If you need help finding a book, ask the librarian rather than moving books from the shelves yourself. Food and drink are not permitted in the library, and devices must be on silent. Students who wish to study after school may use the back tables until 4.30 p.m.

    Which option best summarises the purpose of this notice?