This Sunday (June 21), families across our country and beyond will celebrate Father’s Day, a special occasion dedicated to fathers, in recognition of the important role they play, the values they instill, the sacrifices they make and the quiet strength they provide. As we celebrate Father’s Day, let us celebrate not only fathers, but grandfathers, uncles, mentors and father-figures who also provide much guidance and strength. The Kids Corner team wishes all fathers and father figures a joyous and blessed Father’s Day. ‘Thank you for everything you do, often without expecting anything in return.’ Happy Father’s Day!!
Competition Rules
– The Editor’s decision is final.
– Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries.
– This competition is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 12 years who live in the main distribution area of the LAUDIUM SUN.
– Closing date: Friday, July 10, 2026.
– All entries must be hand delivered at the Laudium Sun office, Jhina Centre, Laudium CBD, or E-mail: info@laudiumsun.co.za or post to P.O Box 786, Pretoria, 0001 to reach us not later than the closing date.
– Only entries cut along the dotted line will be accepted, and must include a recent clear photograph of the entrant.
Congratulations to our Winner!!!
Below are the three Kids Corner readers who really excelled in our May contest and are our chosen winners! And here we stress chosen winners…as the number of entries we receive each month never ceases to astonish us! It is amazing – and the quality absolutely breathtaking (our judges certainly have their work cut out for them!) We are thrilled! To think that such incredible talent lies in the hands of our young readers! What a great thought, knowing that we can expect only great things from you! We’d say, keep it up, but we just know that’s what you plan on doing in any case, without any prompting from us! Let’s rather say, keep us amazed!
Did you know?
- The modern Father’s Day celebration is believed to have originated in the United States in 1910, after Sonara Smart Dodd want to honor her father who raised six children on his own.
- Today Father’s Day is celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world
- Father’s Day always falls on a Sunday, usually the third Sunday of the month
- This year, in South Africa, Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21
- The necktie remains one of the most popular Father’s Day gifts worldwide
- Father’s Day is said to be one of the busiest days of the year for telephone and video calls
Smile-a-while
- When does a joke become a dad joke?
When it becomes apparent! - You look so much like your Dad, you must have a lot of his genes.
I don’t think my dad’s jeans would fit me… - Kid: Dad, I have to get going. I’ll call you later, ok?
Dad: Just call me Dad. - My Dad says being a good Dad is like shaving…
No matter how good a job you do, you still do it all over again tomorrow! - What’s the difference between a bad joke and a dad joke?
One letter! - Kid: Hey Dad, give me $20 and I promise I’ll be good.
Dad: No way, when I was your age I was good for nothing. - What do you call someone who isn’t a dad, but tells dad jokes?
A faux pa - What’s the secret to telling a dad joke on an elevator?
It has to work at many levels… - I asked my dad what his favorite Father’s Day Gift was…
He said the last two were a tie. - What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?
Where’s pop-corn? - What do you call a dad when he falls through the ice?
A Pop-sicle - What did the mushroom say to it’s dad?
Dad you’re a fun-guy!