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!"

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!

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!

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!