St Andrew's Day

November 2013
Mon 25th
	Year 3 Assembly
Tue 26th
	Junior Swimming Gala - Walsall
	Gedling Games Awards
Wed 27th
	Y5/6 rehearsal for Christmas production 1.30-3.30
Thu 28th
	Cross Country - Carlton Le Willows
Fri 29th
	Y4 then Y3 rehearsal during normal school hours            St Andrew - Patron Saint of Scotland St Andrews Day is on 30 November. On this day, Scots all around the world celebrate their national day. The Flag of Scotland - St Andrew's Saltire The Saltire The Scottish flag is the cross of St. Andrew, also known as the Saltire. It is said to be one of the oldest national flags of any country, dating back at least to the 12th century. Who was St Andrew? Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia and was Christ's first disciple. St. Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles (disciples of Jesus) and brother of Simon Peter (Saint Peter). He was a fisherman by trade, who lived in Galilee (in present-day Israel.) Why is St Andrew's symbol a white cross on a blue background? St. Andrew is believed to have died on a diagonally transversed cross, which the Romans sometimes used for executions. The cross St. Andrew was crucified on has been adopted as the national flag of Scotland, later incorporated into the Union Flag. The blue stands for the sky. How the thistle became an emblem of Scotland A legend tells of how a group of Scots were sleeping in a field when a group of Vikings crept up to attack. Fortunately one of the Vikings stood on a thistle, whose prickles penetrated through to his foot and made him yell with pain. His cries woke the sleeping Scots who were able to fight off their attackers. It is said that from this day the thistle has been adopted as Scotland's national emblem. Facts, Customs and Traditions St. Andrew's Day is connected with Advent, which begins on the nearest Sunday to 30 November. St. Andrew's Day marks the opening of Christmas Markets. Many Midwinter customs and folk superstitions are also connected to St. Andrew's day. Around midnight on Nov. 29, the day before St Andrew's Day, it was traditional for girls to pray to St. Andrew for a husband. They would make a wish and look for a sign that they had been heard. A girl wishing to marry could: Throw a shoe at a door. If the toe of the shoe pointed in the direction of the exit, then she would marry and leave her parents' house within a year. Peel a whole apple without breaking the peel and throw the peel over the shoulder. If the peel formed a letter of the alphabet, then this suggested the name of her future groom. St Andrew's Day Celebrations St Andrew's Day is often a celebration of general Scottishness with traditional food, music (especially bagpipes) and dancing. St Andrew's Day - Bank Holiday In January 2007, the St Andrew's Day Bank Holiday (Scotland) Act was given royal assent, making 30 November (or the nearest Monday if a weekend) a bank holiday in Scotland. However, instead of being a full public holiday, it is a voluntary public holiday. Quiz of the week Many people make fun of Scottish football but not me.  How many times have Scotland qualified for the World Cup? It's more than Portugal, Denmark or Republic of Ireland have ever managed! Joke of the week Which is the unluckiest monster in the world? The Luck Less Monster.

Monday 18th November

November 2013
Mon 18th
	Climbing Y 3/4
	Year 4 Assembly
Tue 19th
Wed 20th
	U11 Football v Grosvenor
Thu 21st
	Highfields Cross Country
Fri 22nd
	Climbing Y5/6 Established by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, Anti-Bullying Week takes place on 18-22 November 2013 with a focus on cyber bullying. Aims To ensure all children and young people are equipped to recognise and challenge bullying behaviour wherever it happens - whether face to face or in cyberspace.  To equip schools, colleges and youth service leaders with resources to encourage youth led anti-bullying initiatives and the positive use of new technologies. To educate those who support and work with children to recognise those who may be particularly vulnerable to bullying through new technologies - encouraging an inclusive approach to all e-safety education.

Quiz of the week
How many kings of France were called Louis?

Joke of the week
Did you hear about the shrimp that went to the prawn’s cocktail party?
He pulled a mussel. (Ken Dodd)

A busy week

November 2013
Mon 11th
	Remembrance Assembly 10.45
	PM Gedling Lacrosse Tournament
Tue 12th
	4-8pm Parents Evening for Kindergarten to Year 5
	Eakring trip Y3
Wed 13th
	U11 7 a-side mixed Hockey - Cannock
Thu 14th
	Spanish Taster Session
Fri 15th
	2-3.30pm Year 5 & 6 Modern Pentathlon Group 2
Sat 16th

A busy week at school this week.  Two sporting fixtures, one trip and parents evening.

Quiz of the week
Nobody worked out last week's question!
This week, the school's lacrosse team play in a tournament in Gedling.  The question is lacrosse related.  In a full game of lacrosse, how many players are in a team?

Joke of the week
Tommy Cooper - I went to a fortune teller and she looked at my hands. She said, 'Your future looks pretty black.' I said, 'Are you kidding? I've still got my gloves on!

Bonfire Night

November 2013
Mon 4th
	Sudbury trip Y1
Tue 5th
Wed 6th
Thu 7th
Fri 8th
	BONFIRE NIGHT
Sat 9th Friday Night at school is the annual Salterford House School Bonfire and Fireworks Display. If you still haven't bought a ticket - why not!? Mrs Fletcher is selling them in the school office.

Quiz of the week
Who was born on 13 April 1570?

Joke of the week

Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off.