Christie Kijurina

The world's biggest sporting cheat... or greatest sporting hero?

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

The world's biggest sporting cheat... or greatest sporting hero?

A World Cup ethics debate, an audio adventure through Nepal, and exciting news from friend of the podcast Andy Griffiths...

Christie Kijurina

Would you donate a kidney to your least-favourite teacher?

Jun 15, 2026

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3 min read

Would you donate a kidney to your least-favourite teacher?

Newshounds news, Science Short questions wanted, and this week's Fun Finish will restore your faith in humanity.

Christie Kijurina

Money made of goats, don’t be a Jeff, and celebrating spelling champs

Jun 1, 2026

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3 min read

Money made of goats, don’t be a Jeff, and celebrating spelling champs

From competitive spelling to Bitcoin, invasive species to accidentally savage student comments...

Christie Kijurina

May 25, 2026

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4 min read

Teacher wellbeing, Reconciliation resources... and yes, there’s a frog in this newsletter 🐸

Science-backed wellbeing, ready-to-go Reconciliation resources, UAE adventures and one tiny frog from the shop.

Christie Kijurina

🏛️ Museums, Measurements & Magnificent Whales

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

🏛️ Museums, Measurements & Magnificent Whales

Whale highways, virtual museum adventures, World Metrology Day and a heroic 7-year-old saving snack time.

Christie Kijurina

The internet’s newest propaganda problem is made of LEGO

May 11, 2026

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2 min read

The internet’s newest propaganda problem is made of LEGO

A brand new Newshounds classroom activity, a trip to Tanzania, and just when you thought crossing guards couldn't get any better...

Christie Kijurina

Mother’s Day, Attenborough at 100... and a feel-good classroom idea 💛

May 4, 2026

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3 min read

Mother’s Day, Attenborough at 100... and a feel-good classroom idea 💛

Supporting students, celebrating a legend, and a simple idea you can use today.

Christie Kijurina

Start the term with kindness (and a story that’ll make your feet hurt)

Apr 27, 2026

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2 min read

Start the term with kindness (and a story that’ll make your feet hurt)

Pay It Forward Day, Vatican City, and a teacher who ran 160km for her students

Christie Kijurina

From superpowers to Prime Ministers... and a tray of “brownies” 🍫

Mar 30, 2026

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6 min read

From superpowers to Prime Ministers... and a tray of “brownies” 🍫

Autism understanding, a PM-in-the-making, virtual travel, and a classroom prank worth stealing.

Christie Kijurina

From 500 future PMs... to propaganda and play

Mar 23, 2026

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7 min read

From 500 future PMs... to propaganda and play

Ever wondered what 500 future leaders look like?

Christie Kijurina

Everyone Belongs, Pi Day Fun... and a Trip to Iran 🌍

Mar 9, 2026

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8 min read

Everyone Belongs, Pi Day Fun... and a Trip to Iran 🌍

Games from around the world, Pi Day maths magic, a Squiz the World visit to Iran, and one very cheeky puppy.

Christie Kijurina

Mar 2, 2026

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7 min read

Helping Kids Make Sense of the World

Iran Special Edition, Women’s Football history, and PM for a Day entries closing March 13.

Christie Kijurina

The Gold Edition – From the Paralympics to El Dorado

Feb 23, 2026

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6 min read

The Gold Edition – From the Paralympics to El Dorado

Practical inclusion strategies, golden legends from Colombia, and a very bright-shirted guest.

Christie Kijurina

Welcome back to your weekly Squiz Kids helping hand. 🖐

Feb 16, 2026

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7 min read

Welcome back to your weekly Squiz Kids helping hand. 🖐

"A hot-topic Shortcut to E-bikes and a reminder that the back catalogue is stacked and ready when you are."

Christie Kijurina