Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit

"Rabbit rabbit rabbit" is one variant of a common British superstition which states that a person should say or repeat the word "rabbit" or "rabbits", or say the phrase "white rabbits", or some combination of these elements, out loud upon waking on the first day of the month, because doing so will ensure good luck for the duration of that month. Today, it is a frequent tradition in many English-speaking countries.

Monday 1st October Year 5 and 6 rehearsals 4.00pm -5.00pm

Tuesday 2nd October 1950 The first "Peanuts" cartoon strip was published,

Wednesday 3rd October 1.30pm Friendly Swimming Gala v The Elms


Thursday 4th October This is the first day of World Space Week.  On this day in 1957, the first human-made satellite was launched in to space.  It was called Sputnik 1 and it opened the way for space exploration.

Friday 5th October Under 11 Netball, Under 9 + Under 11 Football v Plumtree Away

Quiz of the week
Last week's answer was Finnish and was correctly answered by Mrs Venn.  This week is a Peanuts related question. What is the name of the piano playing character in the cartoon strip?

Joke of the week

A guy walks into the doctor's office. A banana stuck in one of his ears, a peanut in the other ear, and a carrot stuck in one nostril. The man says, "Doc, this is terrible. What's wrong with me?" The doctor says, "Well, first of all, you need to eat more sensibly."

Hockey Success

The girls hockey team started the season with a comfortable win against Saville House.  After taking an early lead, Mr Britten saw the game as an opportunity to give everyone a game.  All eleven girls took part and had a chance to play a variety of positions.  The final score was 12-5.

The Under 9 boys football team had their first taste of competition at Old Vicarage.  A inexperienced team coped well against some tough teams and played well throughout.  A win in a group game was the highlight of the afternoon and I'm sure the boys will have gained much from the experience.

This week
Monday 24th September - Tennis 1.00pm, French 3.30pm, Football 3.45pm

Tuesday 25th September - School book sale begins in the main entrance at 3.30pm, Years 3 & 4 have tennis coaching 1-3pm

Wednesday 26th September

10 things you need to know

Here are 10 key things you need to know about the European Day of Languages!
1. The European Day of Languages is celebrated annually on 26 September.
2. It is a Europe-wide celebration of language and culture involving 47 countries.
3. It is an initiative organised by the Council of Europe.
4. It is coordinated in the UK by CILT, the National Centre for Languages.
5. 2011 is the 10th European Day of Languages.
6. The first European Day of Languages was held in the European Year of Languages in 2001.
7. It has a European website - http://edl.ecml.at/
8. It's a celebration of all languages, not just European ones.
9. Everyone can get involved! Take a look at our suggested activities for more ideas on how to celebrate.
10. It's brilliant fun!

Year 4 are going on a school trip to Yorvik

Under 9 Girls Netball tournament at Old Vicarage

Thursday 27th September

It's Denis Lawson's birthday today!  Born in 1947.  65 years old today!
If you don't know who he is... watch this!

Denis played the character Wedge Antilles in three of the Star Wars films.

Friday 28th September
Year 5 &6 Lacrosse Training.

Joke of the week

Luke and Obi-Wan are in a Chinise restaurant and Luke's having trouble with his chopsticks. Finally, Obi-Wan says, "Use the forks, Luke."

Quiz of the week

Hyvää päivää is hello in which language?

Week Beginning 17th September

After the first whole week back after the holidays, we have our first sports fixtures of the season.  The Under 11 girls will be taking a trip to Saville House for a friendly game of hockey.  The under 9 boys will be taking part in a football tournament at Old Vicarage.
Remember, if you want to be considered for any team at Salterford you will need to come to training.

Mon 17th
Today is Yuji Naka's birthday.  Who? I hear you cry!  He is a very famous computer programmer.  He is the creator of Sonic The Hedgehog.
Tue 18th
	Year 6 Meeting 7PM
Wed 19th
	2pm Hockey Match @ Saville House
	U9 boys Football Tournament (6 a-side) v Old Vicarage
Thu 20th
Fri 21st On this day in 1937 "The Hobbit" was published.   Joke of the week Q: What is a hedgehog’s favourite flavour of chips? A: Prickled Onion!  Quiz of the week No one got the answer right last week :( 42.195 kilometres (26 miles and 385 yards) was the answer. This week's question is related to The Hobbit.  In the story, what is the name of the dragon?

Week beginning Monday 10th September

Welcome to the first full week of term.  Salterford children will be back on timetable and homework will begin!


Monday 10th September At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Abebe Bikila becomes the first sub-Saharan African to win a gold medal, winning the marathon in bare feet.

Tuesday 11th September 

Wednesday 12th September 490 BC – Battle of Marathon: The conventionally accepted date for the Battle of Marathon. The Athenians and their Plataean allies, defeat the first Persian invasion force of Greece.

Thursday 13th September

Friday 14th September 1741 – George Frideric Handel completes his oratorio Messiah

Quiz of the week
Each week there will be a general knowledge question posted on the blog and printed on the notice board.  A red square will be given to the child with the first correct answer.

How far is the modern marathon?

Joke of the week
Q. What is a runner's favourite subject in school ? A. Jog-raphy !

Get involved
It would be great if children could get involved with the blog.  If you have any jokes, questions, pictures, poems etc you would like to see on here, please give them to Mr Britten.