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Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II on her Sapphire Jubilee !
On February 6th 2017 she made history by becoming the first British monarch ( Queen or King ) to reign for 65 years .

HELLO , FUSERS !

It ' s no secret that Potential Plus UK turns 50 this year ! So what does that mean for you ?
✹ “ Fifty ” writing competition to win a £ 25 book token .
✹ A fun year of special events , projects and 50 challenges .
✹ Birthday treat FUSE e-zines for the whole year !
✹ Young Reporter news , like welcoming Loretta and following Ruby ' s environmental mission .
✹ 50 great reads in Alex B ’ s book corner .
✹ And it means a whole 50 years spent helping children like you to grow happily into the best you can be .
We are looking forward to a great year watching you fulfil your potential .
TOPNOTCH CONTRIBUTORS :
Alex B
Ruby & Sarah
Poppy
Henrietta
Loretta & Hazel
We love your views at fuse @ potentialplusuk . org

CONTENTS :

3 “ Fifty ” Competition
4-7 Librophilia !: My 50 Books Fuser Report by Alex B
8-9 iWords & iScience : The Molecule ' s Journey , by Loretta L
9 iTech : Drones in the water cycle ?!
10-13 iScience & iWorld : I love trees , but why are they important ?, by Ruby D
14 Young Reporter : Loretta L
14-15 iMatter : Horse Diary by Loretta L
16 iArts : 1950s Pop Art
16 iMaths ' 50 ' Quiz
17 50 Challenges for 50 Years
18 Activity Mix & Diary Dates
19 Cool Weblinks
20 Back Cover & Thinking Skills
Associate Editor : Gillie Ithell Design and art direction : Max Plathan Address : Potential Plus UK , Suite 1.6 , Challenge House , Sherwood Drive , Bletchley , Milton Keynes , MK3 6DP Tel : 01908 646433 Email : fuse @ potentialplusuk . org
Copyright 2017 Potential Plus UK . All rights reserved . FUSE is published by Potential Plus UK ( the operating name for The National Association For Gifted Children ). Should you wish to use articles or other material from FUSE we are happy to consider requests and will require full source acknowledgement .
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