Year 6 Work

Over the half-term holiday, year 6 were very busy.  They have been learning about micro-organisms and have created some excellent work in their learning logs.

 

 

If you have been doing something exciting in class and would like to see some of your work here, please send it to Mr Britten.

 

 

Joke of the week

 

Q.What did one slice of bread say to the other slice of bread when he saw some butter and jam on the table?

A. We're toast!

 

Quiz of the week

 

No one got the answer from before the holiday.  Ian Flemming wrote 2000 words a day - No more, no less.

 

Why is Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset famous?

 

 



Bravery at Sutton Lawns

Cross Country
Saturday mornings in autumn has traditionally seen the Salterford Cross Country team at Berry Hill braving all sorts of weather.  This year, the competition has moved to Sutton Lawns.  A far more picturesque location.  If you have never been, it has a wide variety of play equipment, an outdoor adidas gym, a skate park and plenty of open space for running around.
After much persuading, seven fantastic Salterford children turned out on Saturday for the first race in a series of three.  Tatziana, Jessica K, Sarah, Jessie and Lois did Year 6 proud.  They all worked extremely hard and completed the course in style.  It takes an enormous amount of courage to tackle a cross country race and the girls had it in spades.  Jessica took the honours as the first girl from Salterford  to return to Mrs Sunman for a well deserved mini-roll, the rest followed quickly behind.
The boys, though smaller in numbers, were no less lacking in courage.  Despite being the youngest runners at the competition, Daniel and James (both Year 3), performed fantastically.  Being surrounded by older and somewhat larger boys did not frighten the boys.  They set off at a terrific speed and were soon making their way around the course.  Daniel was the first to return and finished in a very creditable position, beating over forty much older boys. James ran fabulously for two-thirds of the race. Unfortunately, he developed a stomach cramp and found it very uncomfortable to run.  Any lesser boy would have stopped but not James.  He struggled through the last 400m and bravely finished his first Cross Country race.
Mr Britten was very proud of all the children who gave up their Saturday morning and represented the school in a most outstanding way.  A mention must also go to Jorja (Year 3) who came along to support the team and was very helpful looking after an unwell James at the finish line.

National Baking Week

Monday 15th October - Individual Photographs

Tuesday 16th October -

Wednesday 17th October - On this day, in 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.


Thursday 18th October - It's Paul Elliot's birthday!  64 Today!



Quiz of the week
Mrs Venn's run has come to end.  Joshua G from Year 3 correctly named Mo Farah's twins Aisha and Amani

This week's question - A new James Bond movie comes out during half-term.  James Bond was created by Ian Fleming. He had an unusual way of writing.  He used to write an exact number of words every day.  Question is - How many?

Joke of the week
What do you call James Bond in the bath?

Bubble 07!

Cross Country

Welcome to another week at Salterford House School.  We have a busy week to look forward to. Despite their efforts on Friday, the boys football team both lost at Plumtree.  They will be looking forward to getting back into action on Tuesday at the ISA Football Tournament in Birmingham. The girls had a better experience at Plumtree.  The netball team came away with a comfortable victory and will also be in action again this week.  Wednesday afternoon, they will be taking part in a tournament at Old Vicarage school and will be hoping to return to school with the first silverware of the season.  Fingers Crossed.

The quiz of the week continue to be dominated by Mrs Venn who correctly identified
Schroeder as the piano playing character from Peanuts.  Will she be able to make it a hat-trick or will somebody stop her?

Monday 8th October
This week is national curry week!  This is a recipe for the first day.  There is a new recipe for every day at www.nationaleatingoutweek.com
Coriander Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, I like to use rapeseed
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, roughly crushed
1 teaspoons ground cumin powder
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 fresh chillies, 2 finely chopped and 2 just stabbed with a knife
4 - 6 chicken joints, skin removed but bone left in
1 pint hot chicken stock or water
4 tablespoons fresh coriander, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons low fat plain yoghurt
salt, to taste
Serves 2


Method
1. In a pan gently heat the oil and saute the onions for around 10 minutes, or until they are starting to change colour.
2. Add the turmeric powder and bay leaves and saute for about a minute before stirring in the coriander seeds and cumin powder.
3. Add a little chicken stock if the masala is starting to stick and burn.
4. After around 2 minutes stir in the garlic paste and all the chillies.
5. Saute for a few minutes and add the chicken pieces. Stir well and try and get all the masala off the base of the pan.
6. Pour in the chicken stock and add half the fresh coriander.
7. Bring to a simmer before popping a lid on and leaving the chicken the cook through for 35 - 45 minutes.
8. Check the chicken is cooked through before carefully removing it from the masala and setting aside for a few mins whilst you finish off the sauce.
9. Turn the heat down to low and stir through the yoghurt. Allow it all to heat through before tasting it and adjusting the salt if needed. Remember that the chicken stock will have salt already so you may not need to add any.
10. Add the chicken back to the sauce and sprinkle over the remaining coriander (and any extra chillies if you like yours with more heat).
11. Serve with some simple fresh pilau rice.

Tuesday 9th October
ISA Football tournament - Under 9 and Under 11

Wednesday 10th October
Under 11 Netball tournament Old Vicarage

Thursday 11th October
1982 The Mary Rose was raised from the bottom of The Solent 

                                                                                           
Friday 12th October 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in The Bahamas and discovers The New World, although he thought he had discovered India!



Saturday 13th October
Notts School's Cross Country Championship Race 1
10.00am
This race is a open to all children in years 3,4,5,6.  It takes place at Sutton Lawns and is 1500m.  We have competed in this competition ever year since it started and it would be great if we can continue this tradition.  If you wish to take part and represent the school please see Mr Britten for more details.
I can promise better weather than this!


Be Like Mo!  Run for fun, run for fitness, run for your school!

Open Day 11.00am - 3.00pm 

Quiz of the week.
Mo Farah famously won two gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics.  He dedicated his medals to his, at the time, unborn twins.  They were born after the Olympics.  What are their names?

Joke of the week
 I am going to try Chicken Tarka Masala tonight. It’s meant to be like Tikka but this is a little ‘otter!

Midweek treat

To demonstrate understanding in English, Year 6 have prepared a learning log.  Katie M's work can be viewed below.  The first part is a poem written by Katie.  The other pieces are part of a larger piece that demonstrates understanding of metaphor, simile and personification.

*If you click on the poem, you will be able to view a large copy of it.

As always, if you want your writing, art work or jokes to appear on the blog - Hand them to Mr Britten and who knows... you could find your work on here!