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Eye of the Storm

The weather had been very windy the last few days. But it was only that morning that it became clear a storm was approaching. The clouds hanging over their heads were dark grey and the air was becoming more humid with every passing moment. Talon watched out from his room. He could hear his parentsContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”

Floating

Talon was stuck on what he’d do for the Science Fair this year. What sort of project would be interesting enough? He’d never be able to beat what he did the other year. Space travel was probably the best he could do. So now he was between looking at gravity, magnets or something to doContinue reading “Floating”

Lighter than Air

They were learning about the elements in class one day. Talon had been unable to sleep last night. So he was struggling to stay awake. He was doodling on the notepad in front of him as the teacher talked about today’s lesson. He drew a cloud with a rose next to it. He wondered aboutContinue reading “Lighter than Air”

Science Projects

Talon always loved to take part in the Science Fair each year. One year he had saved a rocket and patched it up. He even made it into space! But since then, he’d never reached the same level of excitement or complexity. He wasn’t able to get people interested in his Science projects anymore. “It’sContinue reading “Science Projects”

Stars Rewritten

The stars are a mystery. Their history shrouded in uncertainty But their creation has been theorised by scientists Talon would watch the stars outside, wondering what secrets they held. There could be aliens or other beings out there hiding But he was content to just gaze up at the stars Many light years away butContinue reading “Stars Rewritten”

The 3 Ps

Today, Talon had been asked about the qualities he admired most in people. He pondered for a moment. Then asked if he could think about it more. It was before lunchtime. He spent lunchtime thinking about several qualities. But then he was inspired. He decided he most admired the three Ps. Preparation Patient Perseverance orContinue reading “The 3 Ps”

Small Ideas can grow

Small ideas can grow. Ideas can become a reality! Talon was excited to learn that the Science Fair would be happening again this year. He wondered how he could top flying a rocket capsule into space. So he decided to go home and brainstorm a bit. He enjoyed the Science Fair each year. Every FairContinue reading “Small Ideas can grow”

Science week (AU)

13-21 August is a national Science week in Australia. There have been many scientific discoveries spanning the centuries. But I reckon we’ve made a lot of progress in the last 25-30 years. Celebrating Science is important because it means we are making progress, investigating the world around us and learning more about the universe. SpaceContinue reading “Science week (AU)”

Facing Fears

Talon sighed and sat in the circle with his classmates. He’d been setting up the rocket these past few weeks. He’d been brave loads of times, but which event stood out the most? Some of his classmates shared before it was his turn. “I might be going into space one day. I think I’ve beenContinue reading “Facing Fears”

Fear of the unknown

Talon was walking to school one day. He wondered what would happen today. He put his bag down and went inside the classroom. The teacher today was Mrs Robin. She was their music teacher usually. But today she was there to watch them while the main teacher had an appointment they couldn’t change. “Good morningContinue reading “Fear of the unknown”