It GiRL February 2026

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! 2026 is here, and I have a feeling (and really hope!) it’s going to be a great one! To kick off this issue, we’ve turned back the clock to the early 2000s! Starting on page 22, we take a look at some of the coolest shows kids were obsessed with back then. I was only a baby when these first aired, but I’ve watched them all - and trust me, they’re still super awesome today. We’ve picked a few that are perfect for your school-holiday binge-watching. Then on page 42, we dive into some seriously cool Y2K fashion finds - the colourful, quirky and totally iconic trends that have made a huge comeback! Plus, we’ve packed this issue with an anti-boredom guide, puzzles, quizzes and…

LETTER WE ♥ THIS MONTH Dear It GiRL, Hi! I just wanted to say how much I LOVE your magazine! I always run to the letterbox when I know a new issue is coming. My favourite part is the posters because I stick them all over my bedroom wall. It’s starting to look like a mini gallery! I also really like the quizzes because they're fun to do. My BFF and I do them together at school during lunch. If you can, could you please put more stories about animals in your next issue? DELILAH, 11, VIA EMAIL Hi It GiRL, I went to the library to borrow some books and ended up finding It GiRL. I read the whole thing while I was at the library and was so…

FACT FILE AGE: 9 NICKNAME: Audrey SIBLINGS: one younger sister, Bella PETS: a cat named Baby Cat FAVE SINGERS: HUNTR/X FAVE TV SHOW: Victorious FAVE ANIMAL: Penguin FAVE SHOP: Kmart FAVE COLOUR: Blue FUN FACTS: • I like riding my bike • My favourite food is vine leaves stuffed with rice and meat • I like playing board games with my family • Once I start laughing I can’t stop for a long time • I love family holidays and bombing into the pool • I love my family and cousins - they are the best! MY FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SCHOOL IS seeing all my friends. The worst thing is homework. I PLAY TENNIS with my sister every Saturday. I am also part of my school’s choir. It’s fun because we…

SPIN IT FUTURE FIDGETS: METALLIC FIDGET SPINNER, $8, KMART.COM.AU Meet the spinner that’s straight out of the future! This cool, holographic gadget isn’t just fun to play with - it’s seriously eye-catching. Give it a twist and watch the colours shimmer and shift, creating a mesmerising vibe that helps you chill out and stay focused. WANT IT ULTIMATE GIRLS’ SCIENCE KIT, $39.09, AMAZON.COM.AU Discover how fun science can be with the Ultimate Girls’ Science Kit. It’s filled with exciting experiments - from colour science to mini volcanoes - all explained with super-easy, step-by-step instructions. It’s a great way to have fun and learn new things! MAKE IT CREATE A HIGHLIGHTER STUDIO, $49, TARGET.COM.AU A mini-lab where you get to assemble your own super-cute highlighters? Yes, please! This jam-packed kit has everything…

one Have a sleepover with your best friends. Stay up late (but not too late), watch movies and eat your favourite snacks. two Ride a rollercoaster. Convince your parents, siblings or friends to go with you... and make sure to hold on tight! three See your fave singer or band live in concert. 4 CREATE A TIME CAPSULE. FILL IT WITH DRAWINGS, PHOTOS, TREASURES AND A LETTER TO YOUR FUTURE SELF - THEN HIDE IT TO OPEN WHEN YOU’RE OLDER. five Plant something and watch it grow. A flower, a herb, or even a small tree - check on it every day and care for it. 6 Read the Harry Potter books - and then watch the movies! Experience the magic from page to screen. seven Think about what you…

ENTER NOW! To be in the running, create an It GiRL cover starring YOU! Design it any way you like - use colours, drawings, stickers or digital art- but make sure it includes a photo of you as the cover star. Remember, imagination is key! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to enter… Step 1 Take a fun photo of yourself - or use one you already have. Step 2 Design your very own It GiRL cover any way you like! You can draw it, create it on the computer, or even cut up old It GiRL mags to make something totally new. Your imagination is the limit! Just don’t forget to include you as the cover star -it’s your time to shine! Step 3 Email your entry - along…