Wednesday 28 November 2012
Sunday 25 November 2012
Monday 26th November - Year 5 and 6 Play Rehearsal
Tuesday 27th November
Wednesday 28th November - Speech and Drama Exams
Thursday 29th November - On this day in 1972, the first commercially available video game was released. It was called Pong.
Friday 30th November On this day in 1934, the Flying Scotsman became the first train to travel 100mph
Quiz of the week
What do the letters TRV stand for?
Joke of the week
What does a train do with food?
Chew-Chew!
Tuesday 27th November
Wednesday 28th November - Speech and Drama Exams
Thursday 29th November - On this day in 1972, the first commercially available video game was released. It was called Pong.
Friday 30th November On this day in 1934, the Flying Scotsman became the first train to travel 100mph
Quiz of the week
What do the letters TRV stand for?
Joke of the week
What does a train do with food?
Chew-Chew!
Sunday 18 November 2012
Monday 19th November
Mon 19th November
Yrs 3 and 4 Indoor climbing
Year 5+6 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Tue 20th November
On this day, in 1992, there was a fire at Windsor Castle.
Wed 21st November
Year 3+4 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Thu 22nd November
On this day in 1963, USA President John Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.
Fri 23rd November
Yrs 5 and 6 Indoor climbing
All children in years 3,4,5 and 6 have the opportunity to go indoor climbing this week.
This takes place at Nottingham Climbing Centre.
Nottingham Climbing Centre first opened its doors in 1994. Since then it’s enjoyed many visits, including those from; individuals, school groups, corporate outings and children’s parties.
They boast over 800 square metres of climbing facilities. Including; bouldering, superb top roping and excellent lead climbing. Inside the centre every group is catered for, from first time beginners to professionals requiring a world class training facility.
Their fully qualified instructors, with their in depth climbing knowledge, can provide specialist tuition on using the wall.
Quiz of the week
Joshua G in Year 3 continues to be the King of Quizland. Can anyone take his crown?
This weeks question - What can be found at Klimcentrum Bjoeks in the town of Groningen?
Joke of the week
A little old lady, who lived on the third floor of a boarding house, broke her leg. As the doctor put a cast on it, he warned her not to climb any stairs. Several months later, the doctor took off the cast. "Can I climb stairs now?" asked the little old lady. "Yes," he replied. "Thank goodness!" she said. "I'm sick and tired of shinnying up and down that drainpipe!"
Yrs 3 and 4 Indoor climbing
Year 5+6 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Tue 20th November
On this day, in 1992, there was a fire at Windsor Castle.
Wed 21st November
Year 3+4 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Thu 22nd November
On this day in 1963, USA President John Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas.
Fri 23rd November
Yrs 5 and 6 Indoor climbing
All children in years 3,4,5 and 6 have the opportunity to go indoor climbing this week.
This takes place at Nottingham Climbing Centre.
Nottingham Climbing Centre first opened its doors in 1994. Since then it’s enjoyed many visits, including those from; individuals, school groups, corporate outings and children’s parties.
They boast over 800 square metres of climbing facilities. Including; bouldering, superb top roping and excellent lead climbing. Inside the centre every group is catered for, from first time beginners to professionals requiring a world class training facility.
Their fully qualified instructors, with their in depth climbing knowledge, can provide specialist tuition on using the wall.
Quiz of the week
Joshua G in Year 3 continues to be the King of Quizland. Can anyone take his crown?
This weeks question - What can be found at Klimcentrum Bjoeks in the town of Groningen?
Joke of the week
A little old lady, who lived on the third floor of a boarding house, broke her leg. As the doctor put a cast on it, he warned her not to climb any stairs. Several months later, the doctor took off the cast. "Can I climb stairs now?" asked the little old lady. "Yes," he replied. "Thank goodness!" she said. "I'm sick and tired of shinnying up and down that drainpipe!"
Sunday 11 November 2012
Monday 12th November
An action packed week ahead at Salterford House School.
Monday 12th November 4.00pm Year 5/6 Play Rehearsal
Tuesday 13th November Indoor Athletics at Colonel Frank Seely School 1.00pm - 3.00pm Year 5/6 Teams
Wednesday 14th November ISA Mixed Hockey Tournament at Cannock Hockey Club
Thursday 15th November 1.00pm Highfield's School Cross Country Match Year 3/4/5/6
Friday 16th Year 6 Diwali Assembly
Saturday 17th Cross Country Races at Sutton Lawns
Diwali
Diwali is regarded as one of the most important festival of the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated across the nation with great pomp and excitement. The festival is mainly associated with lights as it is called the festival of light. On the day of the festival diyas (small clay lamps) are lit in everybody's home irrespective of their social status. The name Diwali signifies 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is a five-day festival, beginning on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (Ashwin). By the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls in October or November. Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu and Gujarati New Year and is celebrated with the lighting of lamps and candles, and lots of fireworks. People decorate their home with beautiful diyas and making rangoli pattern in the courtyard and in front of the gate. They put flowers and mango leaves on their doors and windows. Diyas and candles are placed on rooftops, rooms, and kitchen and even in the bathrooms. On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha, the foremost of all Hindu Gods and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. It is time to exchange gifts and sweets with friends, relatives and neighbours.
Due to India's varied cultural diversity there are many manifestations of the Diwali festival. The festival begins with Dhanteras, a day set aside to worship the goddess of prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, homes are cleaned and paintings are done. There are various legends associated with the celebration of Diwali. But people mostly associate the celebration with the legend of Lord Ram returning to his kingdom of Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and defeating Ravana, the demon king. In Bengal, the celebration is marked with the worship of Goddess Kali. People celebrate Kali puja with great fervour and enthusiasm. Joy and festivity reins every corner of the nation during the Diwali season. Diwali festival is the one Hindu festival that unites the whole of India. The exchange of sweets and the explosion of fireworks customarily accompany the celebration of the festival. Diwali is an occasion for cheerfulness and togetherness. This is that time of the year when people of all age and all class take part in its celebration.
Quiz of the week
Joshua G of year 3 has been the quiz king for the past two weeks. Phoebe also had the correct answer.
This week's question - When will Diwali start next year?
Joke of the week
How did the farmer mend his jeans?
With a cabbage patch!
Monday 12th November 4.00pm Year 5/6 Play Rehearsal
Tuesday 13th November Indoor Athletics at Colonel Frank Seely School 1.00pm - 3.00pm Year 5/6 Teams
Wednesday 14th November ISA Mixed Hockey Tournament at Cannock Hockey Club
Thursday 15th November 1.00pm Highfield's School Cross Country Match Year 3/4/5/6
Friday 16th Year 6 Diwali Assembly
Saturday 17th Cross Country Races at Sutton Lawns
Diwali
Diwali is regarded as one of the most important festival of the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated across the nation with great pomp and excitement. The festival is mainly associated with lights as it is called the festival of light. On the day of the festival diyas (small clay lamps) are lit in everybody's home irrespective of their social status. The name Diwali signifies 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is a five-day festival, beginning on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar month of Kartika (Ashwin). By the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls in October or November. Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu and Gujarati New Year and is celebrated with the lighting of lamps and candles, and lots of fireworks. People decorate their home with beautiful diyas and making rangoli pattern in the courtyard and in front of the gate. They put flowers and mango leaves on their doors and windows. Diyas and candles are placed on rooftops, rooms, and kitchen and even in the bathrooms. On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha, the foremost of all Hindu Gods and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. It is time to exchange gifts and sweets with friends, relatives and neighbours.
Due to India's varied cultural diversity there are many manifestations of the Diwali festival. The festival begins with Dhanteras, a day set aside to worship the goddess of prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, homes are cleaned and paintings are done. There are various legends associated with the celebration of Diwali. But people mostly associate the celebration with the legend of Lord Ram returning to his kingdom of Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and defeating Ravana, the demon king. In Bengal, the celebration is marked with the worship of Goddess Kali. People celebrate Kali puja with great fervour and enthusiasm. Joy and festivity reins every corner of the nation during the Diwali season. Diwali festival is the one Hindu festival that unites the whole of India. The exchange of sweets and the explosion of fireworks customarily accompany the celebration of the festival. Diwali is an occasion for cheerfulness and togetherness. This is that time of the year when people of all age and all class take part in its celebration.
Quiz of the week
Joshua G of year 3 has been the quiz king for the past two weeks. Phoebe also had the correct answer.
This week's question - When will Diwali start next year?
Joke of the week
How did the farmer mend his jeans?
With a cabbage patch!
Sunday 4 November 2012
Bonfire Night
Guy Fawkes & the Gunpowder Plot
Words of "Remember Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in 17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to London specifically for the trial from his country manor Littlecote House in Hungerford, Gloucestershire. Fawkes was sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) which reflected the serious nature of the crime of treason.
The Tradition begins...
The following year in 1606 it became an annual custom for the King and Parliament to commission a sermon to commemorate the event. Lancelot Andrewes delivered the first of many Gunpowder Plot Sermons. This practice, together with the nursery rhyme, ensured that this crime would never be forgotten! Hence the words " Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each new generation that treason will never be forgotten.
Mon 5th
Year 5 & 6 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Tue 6th
ISA Junior Swimming Walsall
1-3pm Pre-Prep visit to Southwell Minster
Wed 7th
Year 5 trip to Hathersage
Year 3 & 4 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Thu 8th
Fri 9th
BONFIRE NIGHT 5.30-8.00pm Can you please send any cakes and biscuits for the cake sale in a named container.
Tombola prizes can be left in the main entrance. Many Thanks!
The Firework Code
Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin
Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately
NEVER put fireworks in your pocket
Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp. NEVER use a naked flame to read the labels
Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter
Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit, it could explode in your face
Ensure that all children with fireworks are well supervised
NEVER throw fireworks
Don't drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
Keep all pets and animals indoors
Take care with sparklers, wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished.
Quiz of the week
Who wrote "The firework maker's daughter"?
Joke of the week
Question: Why does Guy Fawkes have the best birthdays?
Answer: His parties always go with a bang!
Words of "Remember Remember" refer to Guy Fawkes with origins in 17th century English history. On the 5th November 1605 Guy Fawkes was caught in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with several dozen barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was subsequently tried as a traitor with his co-conspirators for plotting against the government. He was tried by Judge Popham who came to London specifically for the trial from his country manor Littlecote House in Hungerford, Gloucestershire. Fawkes was sentenced to death and the form of the execution was one of the most horrendous ever practised (hung ,drawn and quartered) which reflected the serious nature of the crime of treason.
The Tradition begins...
The following year in 1606 it became an annual custom for the King and Parliament to commission a sermon to commemorate the event. Lancelot Andrewes delivered the first of many Gunpowder Plot Sermons. This practice, together with the nursery rhyme, ensured that this crime would never be forgotten! Hence the words " Remember , remember the 5th of November" The poem is sometimes referred to as 'Please to remember the fifth of November'. It serves as a warning to each new generation that treason will never be forgotten.
Mon 5th
Year 5 & 6 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Tue 6th
ISA Junior Swimming Walsall
1-3pm Pre-Prep visit to Southwell Minster
Wed 7th
Year 5 trip to Hathersage
Year 3 & 4 Rehearsals for Christmas production
Thu 8th
Fri 9th
BONFIRE NIGHT 5.30-8.00pm Can you please send any cakes and biscuits for the cake sale in a named container.
Tombola prizes can be left in the main entrance. Many Thanks!
The Firework Code
Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin
Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately
NEVER put fireworks in your pocket
Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp. NEVER use a naked flame to read the labels
Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter
Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit, it could explode in your face
Ensure that all children with fireworks are well supervised
NEVER throw fireworks
Don't drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
Keep all pets and animals indoors
Take care with sparklers, wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished.
Quiz of the week
Who wrote "The firework maker's daughter"?
Joke of the week
Question: Why does Guy Fawkes have the best birthdays?
Answer: His parties always go with a bang!
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