News Flash

News Flash is a vibrant children’s monthly news magazine, aimed at readers aged 7+ (2nd, 3rd, 4th class). Introducing topics such as national and world news, sport, puzzles, SESE and STEM-related articles in a fun and carefully written manner, News Flash provides an ideal introduction for young readers to the world of information text and non-fiction reading for pleasure.

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News Desk • Check out our monthly round-up of news stories from around the world which we think you will enjoy.

Hallowe'en Pet Special • If Dracula owned a pet, what would it be? Or if Frankenstein's monster visited his local Maxi Zoo, which animal do you think he would want to walk away with? This Hallowe’en, we’ve decided to look at some of the ghoulish and rather spookily named creatures out there – that actually exist! Even though some of them may, in reality, be harmless to humans, we think their creepy names make them the perfect pets this Hallowe’en.

The Great Chicago Fire • We travel back in time to bring you a major event in history that occurred in the month of October.

The Night • Join us in Art to Heart as we look at art in its many forms from around the world. Hope you enjoy our picks.

An Accountant • Our community is made of many different people, all playing their part in making it what it is. This month we meet an accountant.

The Wild Robot • Can't think of what to read next? No problem – we may have the answer for you right here in the News Flash Book Club.

Maths the Magnificent

Being Brave • In Me, Myself and Others, we discuss the important things in life and look at how you can be the happiest and healthiest you!

Puzzler Pages • Welcome to the perfect workout for your brain. Puzzles, codes and word games await. All you need to do is solve them all!

Scotland • Join us as we visit a different country around the globe each month, filling you in on the best facts and figures we can find.

The Channel Tunnel • Check out our selection of amazing buildings, structures and fantastic feats of engineering. Construction has never been so cool!

L is for Langur • In Alphabet Animals, get ready to be amazed by the wonderful world of animals – from A all the way to Z!

Sports Desk • At the News Flash sports desk, you get to catch up on the latest sports stories, reports and results from at home and abroad.

Gurning The Sport of Making Faces