Reading is MagicAll you need is a book!

McHappyTM DayFun activities in aid of charity

CraftsEasy-to-do crafts

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Games, Gimme Five, Competitions and Much Much More!

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There are millions of great books just waiting to be read. Reading a book is a delight because it allows you to escape to another world. That’s why books are so magical and wonderful! The magic and wonder of books is extraordinary as you can go from bored and tired to excited in an instant, losing yourself in a story with your favourite characters.

In books anything can happen. There is an endless number of topics that you can choose from – varying from fiction stories, to others dealing with real-life situations many children face like bullying, adoption and illness.

Books can also educate you and change your opinion about certain things… books can have as much of an effect on you as a real life experience.

Reading has so many benefits! It develops your imagination, increases your vocabulary and allows you to encounter mysteries far beyond your daily experiences. The magic and wonder of books is one of the most powerful forces in our world.

• What makes you happy? Books can be fun if you enjoy what you read. If you have a favourite hobby, look for books about that activity.

• Fact or Fiction? Some books are entirely made up and imagined. These are called fiction books - novels, short stories and fairytales are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world.

• ask an expert Your school library is a great place to find books that you will love. Your librarian can help you find the right books for you.

Readingis magic

Choose theright book

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BACK TO SCHOOL

STAYING SAFEStaying safe means you can have more fun! Getting

hurt is not. Carrying your school backpack or riding the bus to school comes with some responsibility.

Luckily, it's not hard to do. Keep reading and you'll learn some very important tips on how to remain safe.

Backpacks come in all sizes, colours, fabrics and shapes and help you express your own personal sense of style. And when used properly, they are

incredibly handy and organised.

Compared with shoulder bags, messenger bags, or satchels, backpacks are better because the strongest muscles in the body — the back and the abdominal muscles — support the weight of the packs. When worn

correctly, the weight in a backpack is evenly distributed across the body, and shoulder and neck injuries are less common.

Use both shoulder straps so you distribute the weight evenly. Wearing your backpack on only one shoulder may cause you to lean to one side. Adjust the straps, making sure they aren't too loose.

Stand up straight. If your backpack makes you hunch forward or lean to one side, you might be carrying too much weight or not using both shoulder straps.

Carry as few books as possible. If you can leave a few books behind, do so. Use your school lockers more and carry home only the books needed for homework or studying.

Pick up the backpack the right way to avoid back injuries. As with any heavy weight, one should bend at the knees and grab the pack with both hands when lifting a backpack to the shoulders.

Use all of the backpack's compartments. When packing, place heavier items such as books, closest to the centre of the back.

Using backpacks wisely

Avoid injuries

Using backpacks wisely

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STAYING SAFE

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if you are having problems putting your backpack on or taking it off, talk to your parents. also let your parents know immediately if you have any aches or pain in your back or arms.

Talk to your parents

For some of you the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. here are some tips to ensure that you are safe when travelling to or from school.

Bus Safety

Talk to your parents

Getting on the school bus• When the bus arrives, stay

away from the wheels of the bus at all times

• Be sure the bus driver can see you and you can see the bus driver

• never walk behind the bus

• if you drop something near the bus, never try to pick it up first because the driver may not be able to see you

Behaviour on the bus• When on the bus, find a seat

and sit down

• never put your head, arms or hands out of the window

• keep aisles clear — never leave backpacks or other bags you are carrying blocking the way

• at your stop, wait for the bus to stop completely before getting up from your seat

Getting off the school bus• Be careful that your

backpack doesn't get caught on the rail or in the door

• after you exit the bus, never walk behind it

• if you have to cross the street in front of the bus, make sure the bus driver can see you

• Wait for a signal from the driver before beginning to cross

See how easy it is to be a safe passenger? Following these simple rules means you will be more protected during a bus trip — and have more fun!

Bus Safety

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Martina Magri Age: 6Food: McDonald’s chicken nuggets Colour: Pink and purpleGame/Gadget: TabletAnimal: Pandas Singer: One Direction

GIMMEFIVE!

Share your favourite things with us and win a Happy MealTM voucher

Luigi GenoveseAge: 5

Food: SausagesColour: GreenGame/Gadget: McDonald's toys

and playmobilAnimal: DinosaursSportsman: Gianluigi Buffon

Javan GrechAge: 10Food: Big MacColour: YellowGame/Gadget: Yo villeAnimal: DolphinsSinger: Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea

Daniel GrechAge: 4

Food: Pasta with cheese

Colour: BlueGame/Gadget: Games on my Tablet

Animal: Giraffe Song: Barney songs

Katrina GenoveseAge: 8Food: PizzaColour: PurpleGame/Gadget: Computer gamesAnimal: TigersSinger: One Direction

Kayden Barun Age: 8Food: LasagneColour: RedGame/Gadget: PSPAnimal: LionsSportsman: Rooney

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To participate in Gimme five use the form on page 15

Jasmine Camilleri

Age: 9

Food: Pizza and chicken burger

Colour: BlueGame/Gadget: iPadAnimal: CheetahsSportsman: Mario Gotze

Bianca PaceAge: 9Food: Pasta and pizza Colour: Purple and blueGame/Gadget: Tablet, Wii and NintendoAnimal: Cheetahs Sportsman: Andrea Pirlo

Melanie Camilleri

Age: 4

Food: Pizza and burgers

Colour: PinkGame/Gadget: WiiAnimal: Pandas Singer: One Direction

Naya BorgAge: 5

Food: PizzaColour: BlueGame/Gadget: Computer games

Animal: Lions and cheetahs

Singer: One Direction

Kelsey-Marie Cutajar Age: 6Food: McBites and McNuggets Colour: PinkGame/Gadget: Nintendo DSAnimal: Bunny rabbits Singer: One Direction

Ryell Grech Age: 5Food: McDonald’s chicken nuggetsColour: PinkGame/Gadget: NintendoAnimal: ElephantsSinger: Gaia

Giulia Pace Age: 6Food: PastaColour: Red and blueGame/Gadget: LeapPad and NintendoAnimal: LionsSinger: Katy Perry

Charline Sammut Age: 5Food: Pizza and TortelliniColour: Yellow and purpleGame/Gadget: Dora games Animal: LionsSinger: Federica Falzon

Rebekah Borg

Age: 6

Food: Spaghetti Bolognese

Colour: Purple

Game/Gadget: Computer games

Animal: Owls

Singer: Emmelie de For

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FUNTime...

Enjoy Ronald McDonald’s Puzzling Games!

Your honey was stolen! Go back 3.

A friendly bee

helps you. Go ahead 3

goal

Start

Ouch! You got stung. Go back 3.

Afriendly

bee helps you.

Go ahead3.

Ouch! You got stung. Go back 3.

The Be the first to the goal

and win the honey! Good luck!

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Draw a line to the matching shadow

Baby elephant is hungry. Can you help him get to the bananas?

Your honey was stolen! Go back 3.

A friendly bee

helps you. Go ahead 3

goal

Start

Ouch! You got stung. Go back 3.

Afriendly

bee helps you.

Go ahead3.

Ouch! You got stung. Go back 3.

The Be the first to the goal

and win the honey! Good luck!

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Print Close4

Match the

shadow

MazeCraze

Image 1: mes-english.com | Images 2 & 3: kidsfront.com

Digital BooksRead anytime, anywhere on any device

Tablets and e-readers make it easier than ever to take your reading along wherever you go – in the car and while travelling, in waiting rooms, and play grounds.

Interactive books are very special!• Reading is more fun• Digital books spark your imagination • Learn exciting new things• High quality books available on smart phones and tablets

Digital books give you a sense of contact with characters as these can even speak to you! Interactive books have puzzles, animations, quizzes, picture zooms, sounds and music. One other thing… you too can be part of this magic world by creating your own book! Once ready, you can share and read your book with your parents and friends.

Enjoy an afternoon of adventure and book reading at all McDonald’s restaurants on the 6th of December

See you between 3pm and 5pm and be part of the fun!Digital books make it easier to bring your stories to life!

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Julia and Matthew have these questions for Ronald…

Jul ia is asking “what does the word volunteering mean?”Volunteering means spending some of your free time helping others. You may either volunteer to help other families or you can also volunteer to take care of animals, the environment or any other cause that you care about. Volunteering can also help you learn important stuff about yourself — like what kind of things you are best at and enjoy the most. A volunteer job can even help you decide what you want to do when you grow up.

“what should i do

in case of an emergency?”

The best way to handle an emergency is to remain

calm and stay in control. If you are going to be the one

making the emergency phone call, here is what to do:

• Take a deep breath to calm down a little.

• Dial 112. This is the common emergency telephone

number that can be dialed free of charge from any fixed or

mobile telephone in order to reach emergency services -

ambulance, fire and rescue or the police.

• Tell the operator there's an emergency.

• Say your name and where you are

(the exact address if you know it).

• Explain what happened. The operator will need all the

information you can provide, so give as many details as you can.

• Follow all of the operator's instructions carefully.

• Stay on the line until the operator says it is

OK to hang up.

Try Fruit Shoot with your Happy Meal at McDonald’s

Try Fruit Shoot with your Happy Meal at McDonald’s

Matthew is asking

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Smiles For Charity

mchappy Day is fast approaching and once again you are invited to take part in this very special mcDonald’s tradition! mcDonald’s restaurants around malta and Gozo will be a hub of

activity on saturday, 29 november.

meet all your loved characters like mickey, minnie, Goofy, Daisy Duck and all your favourite princesses to raise funds for charity.

What can you do?

customers visiting mcDonald’s restaurants during november will receive paper mchappy smiles. Follow these simple steps and you too can make a difference!

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Make Time − Make A Difference

on saturday, 29 november make time for mchappy Day to help L-istrina in raising fundscall at mcDonald’s restaurants and show your support

add to your calendar and share with your friends!

Saturday29 November

McHappy

Day

that is not all! you can also choose your favourite ‘share a smile’ keychain for just €1 from the four available designs. all the money collected will also be donated to L-istrina.

Besides helping out in raising much-needed funds, you can also take a photo with one of your favourite maltese celebrities and enjoy a fantastic show by our magician!

Enjoy a day of activities on Saturday, 29 November

your participation will help make this year’s event another great success!

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Craftskids

Flying Angels

1. Draw a curved triangle on thick paper for the angel's dress and cut it out. cut two arms from the same paper too.

To make wings like these

angels, glue silver paper onto

the rectangle before you fold it

into a zigzag.

2. cut out hands and glue them on the arms. Glue one arm behind the dress and glue the other arm on top of the dress

3. cut a round head and some hair from paper. Glue the hair onto the head, then glue the head onto the dress.

4. Fold a rectangle of paper one way, then the other, to make a zigzag for the wing. then, cut off the end at an angle.

5. cut a piece of thread and tie a big knot in the middle of the zigzag. then, wrap tape around the end.

6. hold the wing against the dress, like this. Get someone to help you put a piece of tape across the wing to secure it.

7. Draw a face on your angel. then, cut out feet and glue them on the dress. Decorate the angel with paper and stickers.

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Answer the two questions on the right and you can be one of the winners.

Send your answers via email orby post together with youraddress and telephone number.

Last issue’s Winners - Rexin Attard, BirkirkaraGwyneth Konate, MarsascalaAlessia Mari Bezzina, Marsanicole Spiteri, Zurrieq

Mention two ways on how to keep safe when using the school transport:

1. ...........................................................................

2. ...........................................................................

why are digital books more fun?

1. ...........................................................................

2. ...........................................................................

win a party for you and 20 of your friendsby answering the question below:

When is McHappy Day going to be held?1. 5 December2. 29 November3. 30 December

Last issue’s winner of a Fantastic Party at McDonald’s is Liam Fenech from Siggiewi.

Name Age

Food Wild Animal

Colour Singer/Sportsman

Game/Gadget Tel. No.

Address

Fill in this form and send together with your photo

to Premier Restaurants Malta Ltd, nineteen Twenty

Three, Valletta Road, Marsa, MRS 3000 or email to

ronald@mcdonalds-malta.com

Win Cinema TicketsTry your luck and win Children’s Cinema tickets

with McDonald’s™ and Embassy Cinema.

Win a McDonald'sTM Children's Party

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JOIN IN THE ACTIVITIES ON THE DAY!

- THIS MONTH -

The Penguins of Madagascar

www.HAPPYSTUDIO.com

6th December 201415:00 - 17:00 HRS

Arts and Crafts Sessions | Games and Face Painting | Reading

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