In honour of all our learners

• water flows and fire burns;
• you are in pain when you get hurt, but so happy sometimes;
• lightning can kill and thunder is scary;
• trees grow and leaves fall in autumn;
• time goes on and on;
• some shops are more expensive than others;
• local government makes provision for services such as street
  cleaning and the health clinic, collection of rubbish as well as
  providing teachers for your school;
• if you do not have a car, travelling takes longer;
• things are packed in boxes;
• heat makes bread go mouldy;
• if you perform well at school, your teacher and your parents
  are happy. It makes you happy too;
• walking to school can be so tiring;
• warm water feels better than cold water on a winter's day;
• cool water is so welcome on a hot day;
• if there is too much wind, your kite will get blown away and
  get caught in a tree;
• harvest has to be done on time lest the crops spoil;
• it is wrong to stay out too late or without your parents'
  permission;
• cities have more facilities than townships and rural areas;
• buses and combis take you to school but they cost money;
• it requires a lot of energy to carry water from the well in
  wheelbarrows;
• games have rules and you may win or you may lose;
• money can only buy so many things and can be spent so easily;
• your favourite team cannot always win;
• you are growing out of your clothes and shoes;
• some people are friendly and helpful, others are mean and
  selfish;
• some days are very hot and some nights are very cold;
• your body needs food and exercise;
• governments are elected by the people to serve the people;
• you should help your parents with chores.

You know so much. Look at the list again.
You use so much mathematics every day, everywhere.