Hi friends, The first school term is well underway. We have our second online interview coming up with NASA and APOLLO 13 Astronaut, Fred Haise (see details below). We have 2 international guests coming out to South Africa and we will keep you posted on dates and events. We welcome Mr F and Miss N to our teaching team and wish them the best of luck. We will now be approaching a number of new schools so keep your eyes peeled for some exciting announcements. Our latest cycle of online classes is in its third week - see below for more information. It was fun to MC at the FIrst Tech National Championships this past weekend. 21 teams taking part in the robotics championships and the levels were very impressive. I am looking forward to helping the development of more teams to take part in the international arena. If you are fascinated with Mars and looking to win some money then check out the Mars Challenge below. Are you looking for private lessons for your child from grade 4-12? 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CLIENT APPLICATION FORM LINK:- https://forms.gle/ALPGAhEtyJn7xx659 ONLINE CLASSES Our first Cycle of Online classes has already started for students from K-9: Please note that the classes for this cycle will take place only on Wednesdays. Cycle 1 it will come to an end on Wed 13 March 2024. This is a 6-week cycle. For more information go to livingmaths.com Online classes. Classes are filling quickly. Click here for more information and links to register. <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J7pncxqdnV0VsML0t68rR0tAaLUICEtk/view?usp= sharing> These classes are attended by students in different countries and they are loads of fun! Online INTERVIEWS - We have some awesome interviews we are lining up (hopefully someone from Disney - all will be revealed soon). Schools from around the world will be invited to join in live and students get to ask questions too! On the 27th of February at 6pm (South African time), 4pm (London time) and 10am (Houston time), I will be interviewing the wonderful Fred Haise. Fred is an Apollo astronaut who flew on Apollo 13. He is an incredible career in the aerospace industry and we will hear about the drama that unfolded with the Apollo 13 catastrophe and he has many other incredible stories to share. The interview will be taking place via Zoom and we have space for 100 classes/teachers/students to join us live. It will also be streamed live on website (livingmaths.com). If you would like to join us then please complete the form https://forms.gle/fdpfbiCu2ReNt8gKA Junior Maths journalists A student that I taught in the USA for our online classes sent me a special request: James (who is 12) has started a math newsletter ( <http://www.realdealmath.org/> www.realdealmath.org) and he is looking for kids to write for the newsletter. The aim of the newsletter is to produce a publication that is written by kids, for kids. If you happened to know of anyone you could share the newsletter with (and especially any kids who might be writers for the next issue), we would be most appreciative. So if you are a fan of maths, love the idea of writing articles for an international project and would love to be noticed for one of your many skills then send us an email and we will forward it on to James. Email us by clicking here: <mailto:livmath@iafrica.com?subject=Interested%20in%20James%20Newsletter> Mars Challenge <https://www.facebook.com/exploremarsdotorg?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWxbJQ_6cleel1Mw g5AOE14-5AIG9ArxAINaDTByYGsT4KdlNT9AQKRV3FvuLTs2w2eITSkNuytnimWPQwHMV2WREHcx ZRjzhBnaJHPwHJCO_KuG8FUgFdTmG1D1SvmX8-ol9Lo4Vx7rVunIkTObLamUUgvbN53FUlQuVn8J 5lQADzQqE60Mo1Svwwi2vkRHT4&__tn__=-%5dK-R> Explore Mars presents The 2024 Mars Innovation Challenge in partnership with <https://www.facebook.com/thriveonmars?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWxbJQ_6cleel1Mwg5AOE 14-5AIG9ArxAINaDTByYGsT4KdlNT9AQKRV3FvuLTs2w2eITSkNuytnimWPQwHMV2WREHcxZRjzh BnaJHPwHJCO_KuG8FUgFdTmG1D1SvmX8-ol9Lo4Vx7rVunIkTObLamUUgvbN53FUlQuVn8J5lQAD zQqE60Mo1Svwwi2vkRHT4&__tn__=-%5dK-R> Thrive on Mars and <https://www.facebook.com/JanetsPlanet?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWxbJQ_6cleel1Mwg5AOE 14-5AIG9ArxAINaDTByYGsT4KdlNT9AQKRV3FvuLTs2w2eITSkNuytnimWPQwHMV2WREHcxZRjzh BnaJHPwHJCO_KuG8FUgFdTmG1D1SvmX8-ol9Lo4Vx7rVunIkTObLamUUgvbN53FUlQuVn8J5lQAD zQqE60Mo1Svwwi2vkRHT4&__tn__=-%5dK-R> Janet's Planet! This challenge, which can be undertaken by K12 (ages 5-18) students individually or in teams, centres on developing innovations that help humans thrive on Mars and emphasizes the alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially in water and sanitation, food production, and energy. These aspects are vital for life on Mars and have significant relevance to Earth's sustainability. $2400 Cash Prize, Overall Winner gets their innovation included in the <https://www.facebook.com/thriveonmars?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZWxbJQ_6cleel1Mwg5AOE 14-5AIG9ArxAINaDTByYGsT4KdlNT9AQKRV3FvuLTs2w2eITSkNuytnimWPQwHMV2WREHcxZRjzh BnaJHPwHJCO_KuG8FUgFdTmG1D1SvmX8-ol9Lo4Vx7rVunIkTObLamUUgvbN53FUlQuVn8J5lQAD zQqE60Mo1Svwwi2vkRHT4&__tn__=-%5dK-R> Thrive on Mars blockchain game, and winners in each age category will get to Zoom with Mars experts! Register today! <https://www.exploremars.org/mars-innovation-challenge/?fbclid=IwAR3wBdHBF_k A0lWL8uqDP5fywLXikWAS3fQX2VVGnXWoRVuZ37za9utvpEo> https://www.exploremars.org/mars-innovation-challenge/ Birthday Parties, Workshops, Shows and Corporate Teambuilding events We run birthday parties, corporate teambuilding and bespoke events. For our crazy and fun filled birthday parties, we tailor the party to the interests of the birthday boy or girl. The reviews from the parties, workshops and events have been very positive. If you are interested, <https://forms.gle/daP1tKvYsKwJJQHA8> then click here to book your event. We offer BINGO, Quizzes, Scavenger hunts, online games and activities and so much more. Interesting Website Links Click here to access some interesting links that we have shared over the past month on social media. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fYuPc0ePqEzRwAlPLHWY0SWtDJhS9Af-ezhNWy8 ylHc/edit?usp=sharing> Yours in education, Mr S and the Living Maths Team. Ps: If you no longer wish to receive these emails as your children are grown up or you merely want to Mari Kondo your inbox then please click here <mailto:livmath@iafrica.com?subject=Remove%20cybermail> and we will do our best to remove your email address from our current mailing list. Please note that sometimes your current email address is not listed as we have a much older one on our database. Email us and we will be in touch with you if this is the case. Sometimes you can get lucky by clicking on the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this email. - Steve Sherman (Chief Imagination Officer and Executive Day Dreamer) 2020 Global Teacher Award Executive Member of the Global Education Network 2 x TEDx Speaker Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert Microsoft Global Connector (formerly known as Skype Master Teacher) Wakelet Community Leader Verified Kahoot Academy Educator and Kahoot Ambassador Space Foundation's International Teacher Liaison P.O. 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