Facts about the Commonwealth Games.

Here are a couple of links that might help you with your research around the Commonwealth Games.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_at_the_Commonwealth_Games

http://www.commonwealthgames.kiwi/glasgow-2014


http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/free-tagging/commonwealth-games

Clyde, Mascot of the 2014 Glasgow Games

The mascot for the 2014 Games is a "wee" thistle called Clyde, whose job it is to tell the world about the Commonwealth Games and welcome friends from all over the world to Glasgow. His story is inspired by the past - a real ship called the SS Cameronia built on the Clyde in 1920 - but set in the present day. In the video below, Clyde's story is narrated by Billy Connolly.

The Incredible story Clyde

Loom Band Dress

With a lot of the children being very interested in loom bands recently, I wondered what you all thought of this article about a loom dress?  What other fashion type items do you think kids could make?  What would you do with the money made from selling such items?  Do you think this is a good idea for kids to sell their creations?  What are the positives and negatives around this? 

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fashion/10268930/This-rainbow-loom-dress-could-be-yours-for-300k