The Axholme

AllianceWhat’s Inside Teamwork pays off Althorpe and Keadby for super six schools Pages 2-5 Welcome to the second edition of the Axholme Alliance Crowle newspaper. Pages 6-9 This newspaper is a collaboration of six primary schools, under the umbrella of the Axholme Academy, Crowle. The schools, Gunness & Burringham, Althorpe & Keadby, Eastoft Eastoft, St Norbert’s, Luddington & Garthorpe and Crowle all Pages 10-13 came together at the University of Lincoln’s School of Journalism to produce this 24 page paper. Under the supervision of journalism students, tutors and jour- Gunness nalists, the pupils worked hard to produce their news pages, and Pages 14-17 compile a fantastic final product. They even got to learn some TV journalism during their day. The newspaper, is produced in partnership with The Axholme Luddington Academy, University of Lincoln School of Journalism (LSJ) & Pages 18-21 Mortons Print, Lincolnshire’s only independent newspaper print- er. April 2014. St Norbert’s For more information about the LSJ School Newspaper Project Pages 22-24 please visit www.theschoolnewspaper.co.uk

St Norbert’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 WIZARDLY WORLD BOOK DAY Powerful

By Ella H Parkour

On March 11th 2014, we held our By Daley Camfield and World Book Day celebration in school. Flecther Peart The day before, everyone was given a £1 voucher for the Scholastic book fair. Eve- Parkour is the activity or sport of mov- ryone came as their favourite character ing quickly through an area, negotiat- from their favourite book; even the teach- ing obstacles by running, jumping and ers dressed up. Mr Dawson came as the climbing. Demon Headmaster; Miss Dyson came as On 24th January, Parkour came to St Norbert’s! Every Wednesday, from 3pm Alice in Wonderland; Miss Green came as to 4pm, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils get the a Skeleton from ‘Funny Bones’; Miss Bu- chance to: jump over tall things such as limore came as Where’s Wally and Miss See pages 22-24 a vaulting horse; perform cartwheels; do Tonge came as the White Witch from ‘The for more St safety rolls; monkey crawl on a thin bar Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’. The Norbert’s news and complete flips. It is good exercise and great for your teachers picked the winners. There was health. Chris is the coach who runs the one winner in every class. In class 2, the Hamilton came as the Cat in the Hat but a few children; one child - Ella Clark (10) club. To perform a safety roll, you tuck your winner was Isabelle Turner who came as I reviewed The Wizard of Oz. Other people – said: “It was fun and exciting dressing shoulder in to your chest and roll forwards. Little Miss Magic from ‘Mr Men’. In class 3, did their book reviews as well; Harriet Hall up so we could explore the character from To use the vaulting horse, you put two of the winner was Alex Haythorne who came (10) came as a Saucepan Man but did her our book.” Another child - Lucy Allen (10) your hands on to the horse and jump over review on the Fairway Tree; Jacob Dun- - said: “I thought it was great to see other whilst trying not to make contact with the as a minion from ‘Dispicable Me’. In class horse. One particular student - Owen No- 4, the winner was William Harrison who stan (10) came as a boy out of Famous Five people dressed in different clothes rather ble (10) - stated, “I like the new parkour came as Oliver Twist. Finally, the winner but did his review on Harry Potter; finally, than their uniform.” Isobel Mchale (10) club, it is like no other club and I really en- in class 5 was Josh Meadows who came as Max Poole (11) and Owen Noble (10) came said: “There was a wide range of costumes joy vaulting over the horse.” William from ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’. All the as the same character - King Kong. In ad- from different books. All the colours were If you can jump the first vault, you get dition to that, they both reviewed Guinea bright.” The last child we interviewed was a more difficult challenge like doing a 360o children who won received a £5 voucher for vault over a horse. This particular trick the book fair. Pigs Online. Toby Poole (10). He told us: “ It was good is very difficult, although some have now Class 5 did book reviews. We had a Although World Book Day is hard work for everyone to take part in a vast event.” mastered it. When performing cartwheels, choice of either reviewing the character for parents and children, it’s one of the most Everyone - including the teachers - thought you start low and then gradually perform we had dressed as or a different one. Ella fun and exciting things to do. I interviewed it was a great way to spend the day. them as high or as low as you feel comfort- able with. Althorpe and Keadby Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Easter bonnet parade

By Jake Mitcham

On Friday 28th March, our school held our annual Easter Bonnet Parade. This is a delight for many pupils at Alt- horpe and Keadby Primary School. But not only do we take part in the Easter bonnets we take part in our Easter egg competition. This year, Mrs Tate was more proud than ever as many more people took part. Also with a twist, our class teachers took part. Each class made their teacher an Easter bonnet for them to wear at the pa- The infants enjoying themselves rade. We had a competition, in which we had to shout as loud as we could for our teach- er. The teacher with the loudest class won an Easter Egg and a cake to share. The teacher that won was Mrs. Wilson who teaches Nursery. Catwalk is one of the Clubs main parts of our Easter bonnets as we have to parade along our school stage. Each class at a time came on the stage By Jake Mitcham and to parade up and down the stage. Once Bailey Wilde again Mrs Tate decided she would share some jokes, although some were very fun- ny and some were not. She decided to hum Multi-skills club some songs to see if parents and teachers This club is run by Laura Major who would be able to guess what they were in is a athletics instructor. The club is order to win an Easter egg. for the juniors and is on Wednesdays Althorpe and Keadby having fun at this year’s Easter parade from 3:30 until 4:30. We use both indoors and outdoors for the club as we do many different sports such as Football, bench ball, dodge ball, hockey, athletics, basketball, netball Lincoln museum trip etc. Cross country 3’s went and on the 14th Yr 4 and 5 new thing. This club is run by Mr. Denovan and went and on the 15th Year 5 and 6 Also we went to the Lincoln Cathedral Mrs Tate. It is for Reception to Year 6 By Bailey Wilde went. We all enjoyed it a lot because to learn about god, what they did there on Friday from 3.30-4.30. At the start we all found out new facts and arti- and told us more facts about the Lincoln we do warm ups, so we are prepared to run around Keadby unless Mrs. cles; we also had a lot of fun and had Cathedral. Before we got there we had to Pupils in KS2 had the opportunity to Tate is not available then we do a really good experience. We went to go up a huge hill which some of us found athletics in the hall with Mr.Denovan. go on a trip to Lincoln on the 13th, the museum because at the time we really tiring and then eventually we got to 14th and 15th March to visit the Lin- were learning about the Romans. the gates of the Lincoln Cathedral. First Taekwondo coln Collection Museum and the Lin- Mrs. Lund’s favourite part was look- we had a look at the stain glass windows The club is run by Master Richard coln Cathedral. On the 13th the Year ing around the cathedral and learning and then we had a tour around the place. Smith from Twin Tigers. It is on Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30- 4.30 and the uniform is a dobok and every time you grade up, you get a different coloured belt. What they do is self defence, kicks, punches. Do means “way” and bok means “clothing

Street beat Street Beat Dance Academy comes into school to do our Street Beat Club. One of the instructors is called Jessica Whalley. This club is on Thursday from 2.15- 3.15. The club is for all year groups. They do a range of different dances with different styles and origins. We also play fun games.

Let’s get cooking This term Let’s Get Cooking is being run by Miss Sowerby. It is on a Wednesday between 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. This half This is the turtle, a formation which the Romans used as a defence when being attacked from above. term juniors are taking part to cook and help progress their skills. 2 Althorpe and Keadby Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014 House captains enjoy pancake races House captains are Y6 pupils from four house teams which are green, By Sam Johnson blue, red, and yellow. They had to write a speech and read it to their house teams. Once the Y6’s read their speech they the hall cheer because they have won. went into the cloakroom so that the rest House teams take part in pancake rac- of the house team in the classroom made a decision of who they wanted to be their es, sports day and paper chain races. As house captains. There is a boy and a girl individuals we can get team points for the captain from each house team. The house quality of our work and if we sing really captains are Bailey W, Lucy C, Sam J, Grace R, Connor P, Alyssa Donskoy, Jason well in assembly we get extra points. Pu- D, Millie W. pils earn team points for helping teach The House Captain’s job is to lead their ers. The winners with the most points house team and support them in every- thing they do. The winners with the most at the end of the term get to choose one points at the end of the week gets their of the following prizes such as: playing on coloured ribbon placed around the trophy and the house captains come up and hold the bouncy castle, Tea party and 15 min- the trophy in the air whilst their team in utes extra break-time. Play leaders Peer specialists take on new roles The Peer Specialists took on their bonds up to ten and twenty. new roles at the beginning of • The reading peer special- By Sam Johnson January. They were chosen from by Zoe Whitehead ists go to the infants to do word Yr 5 and Yr 6 to help pupils with boxes with them and listen to their writing, maths and reading. Play leaders are a group of pupils whose responsi- them read. The writing Peer Specialists are: bilities are to tidy the shed and play with other chil- for school; the writing t-shirts I am a writing Peer Specialist dren who are not playing with anybody else. They Zoë Whitehead, Lucy Chessman, and jumpers are red, math’s are and I enjoy working with a vari- are given special badges so the children know who Alyssa Donskoy and Jason Dixon. blue and the reading t- shirts are the Play leaders are and they can ask to play with The math’s peer specialists are: green. ety of pupils and helping them them. Jake Mitchem, Millie Wright, • The writing Peer Spe- with their work. At the start of morning break, they get the toys out Bailey Wilde and Joshua Coul- cialists so far have been paired Joshua Fowles is a reading Peer of the shed and continue getting toys out for pupils who tard and last but not least, the up with people in Yr 5 and 6 to Specialist and he enjoys watching come to ask for different toys to play with. We have hoops, reading specialists are: Ellie and improve their level in descriptive boards, scoops, cricket, tennis balls, Lego, action figures, the infants learn different words. Grace Rout, Aleshia Smith, Con- writing. etc. The shed is also open at lunchtime. Bailey Wilde is a math’s Peer nor Podmore, Daniel Bradshaw • The math’s peer special- We put instruction sheets on the shed door that ex- Specialist and he enjoys the Yr plain the rules of the games to the pupils. If the pupils like and Joshua Fowles. ists take a group of Yr 3’s into the the game they will ask their friends to play with them. We were given two t-shirts hall to help them practice their 3’s trying their best with their and one jumper to wear everyday two times tables and number times tables. Two new librarians for school

By Sam Johnson

Librarians are pupils who are given the responsibility to put the books back correctly on the shelves. Two li- brarians are given a Rota to attend on a certain day of the week. We have fiction books and non-fic- tion books. We also have atlases in the library and there are chairs for pupils to come and sit down and read a book if they want to. There is a suggestion box for pupils to use; this is for pupils to put their book ideas in so we can have the idea of what books to buy and put them in the library.

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Schools Pancake Madness rest of the pupils stood and cheered them on, Jason flip; a stunt flip is when you flip it while putting your By Joshua Fowles and Alyssa Donskoy and Millie the yellow house captains won the race. leg under it and spinning the pan as well. Jessica After the pancake races took place on the field we rout sang while flipping it. Ethan Freston sang 10 then went to the hall to do some shorter races. Some fat sausages. On Shrove Tuesday all the pupils in the school stood children did a baton race using the pan as a baton The teachers thought that my stunt was their fa- in their colour house teams and took part in pancake and flipping the pancake as they went. At the end of vourite; I sang opera while flipping the pancake. races. The house captains ran around the field flip- the event one person from each team was chosen to Sam said it makes you tired after a while. Well done ping their pancakes as fast as they could, whilst the do the most stylish flip Joshua Coultard did a stunt to the yellow house team for winning. Road safety talk for children

By Joshua Fowles and Alyssa Donskoy

On the 24th of February Year 4/5 and Year 5/6 went to have safety talks with Mrs. Bird. She made an example of what would happen if you didn’t wear a seat belt. Mrs. Bird had a slope, 2 cars and 6 ragdolls but in one car there were 3 ragdolls. First Mrs. Bird put one of the cars on the slope with the ragdolls inside they didn’t have any seatbelts on and then the car came catapulting forward. Then Mrs. Bird got another car and inside there were 3 ragdolls with seat belts on, when Mrs. Bird let go of the car the rag dolls didn’t catapulted forward. The families in the toy cars were called the forgetful family and the smart family the smart family had their seat belt on and the other family didn’t. The demonstration was fun but REMEMBER you should always wear a seat belt when you are in a car. Bailey Wilde commented that “it was very interesting and it was a brilliant talk”. News day at Lincoln

Internet safety day By Joshua Fowles and Alyssa Donskoy By Joshua Fowles and Alyssa Donskoy On Friday 25th of April a small group of six went to Lincoln University to write On Tuesday the 11th of February all Then in groups we went to different class- a newspaper report. These people are: Joshua Fowles, Alyssa Donskoy, Dan- of the juniors took part in a Safer In- es to make an app or website. Mrs. Tyson iel Bradshaw, Sam Johnson, Jake Mitcham and Bailey Wilde. After we made a news report we went on a green screen. On the green screen we acted like a news ternet Day creating an App or Web- decided which app was the best. Willow, Natalia, Georgia, Lucas, Mollie reporter we also spoke to the cameras and were able to look at the equipment site which would make the internet a and Grace won 30 minutes on a laptop or they use. Sam said “ It was a great expirience for us!” and Bailey quoted” It is better place. DS because they had the best App; it was totaly awesome!” Jake said that it was epic! First we went into the hall and wrote called ‘Bewildered Grandparents App’. We Mrs. Bruce kindly quoted “ It was a pleasure to take the children and what a great expierience for every one!” all the games we know. Next we discussed all enjoyed it and the people who won were all the games we wrote down on the paper. very excited. 4 Althorpe and Keadby Primary School Axholme Allience April 2014 School Gardening grants acces to younger pupils

By Daniel Bradshaw

The Gardening club is run Mrs Ven- emore and Miss Whitely and both of them are parents. Recently someone has been kind enough to donate some chickens exactly four of them, they are wonderful but oc- casionally they do need some peace and quiet otherwise they will not let us clean them out or collect their eggs. Sometime soon we will be getting some rabbits and guinea pigs. We have already got some rabbit huts so that would mean we are getting them first. There are two separate groups each group contains seventeen children the first group starts at 1:30 to 2:15 and the second group starts at 2:15 to 3:00 alto- gether there are thirty four children and two helpers to teach us gardening skills. The green house has been removed and now has been replaced with a flat area and some pebbles. It is all flat except a small mud pile including some leaves but getting rid of that is one of our objectives. Recently we have put up some bamboo sticks against the metal fence leading into the generation park. As part of our school we are proud to have a woodland area called BrambleBank wood which we also keep clean and tidy as part of our job . We have some seeds like tomatoes, car- rots and some cress that another pupil has KS1 observing the chickens getting ready to write a report about them kindly donated to us. To join the garden- ing club you have to be year 3 upwards to year 6. Gardening club keeps the school nice Wake and Shake Dance Festival and tidy with lots of plants and trees. We On the 20th of March, thirteen pupils have to do the weeding in order to keep it from Althorpe and Keadby Primary school looking neat and tidy. We are proud to be went to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe to by Zoe Witehead gardeners and it feels that we have done a take part in a dance festival. There were lot of work over the past few months. sixteen schools altogether and they were and a checked shirt. We had our hair in Watch this space at Althorpe and Kead- all primary schools. plaits and had wire in it to make it stick by Primary School as many more plants The pupils who took part were: Zoe up and we had red ribbon at the ends. Mrs and changes with the gardening will be Whitehead, Millie Wright, Ellie and Grace Jollands, Mrs Bruce, Mrs Oliver and Mrs happening. Rout, Georgia Savage, Keria Tebbut, Jes- Daly did our hair for us. A chicken with its fellow friends on top sica Rout, Lucy Chessman, Willow Silence, on there chicken coop Alishea Smith, Anneliese Hartly-Sinclair, and Lillymae Pottage. Mrs Jollands choreographed the dance and we practised every Tuesday after school. We all had lots of fun practising the routine. We did our dance to the song ‘Timber’ by Kesha and Pitbull and we can first for our costumes we wore denim shorts or skirts Orienteering Competition Heads to North Axholme Orienteering at the North Axholme Academy On the 27 of February 30 pupils were by Daniel Bradshaw lucky enough to get through to the ori- enteering competition and to represent our school at The Axholme Academy. We competed against Crowle and came third but Crowle came first and second in the competition. The pupils that came third were Daniel Bradshaw and Conner Podmore both year 6 pupils. The years that had the chance to take the opportunity were year 4, year 5 and year 6. I would like to take this time to congratulate every one that went and enjoyed it. We would like to think that The Axholme Academy will be kind enough in the future to host another Fresh eggs wich have just been collected orienteering competition.

5 Crowle Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Star Dome comes to school next. My favourite was the monster story, because the By Caitlin Hawksworth monster was right behind me. It was only a projection. The Scientist told us about the different stars and pic- and Adam Millington tures. One of the Stars made a plough, which pointed to the North Star. We had a look at a whole lot more. We were fascinated by the stories, pictures and legends. As we went into the hall on 30.1.14, we saw a dome After that, we had a quiz from what the man had told that looked like an igloo with a long tunnel. We us before. One of the questions was, how many days does found out that it was a portable, inflatable, 8m di- it take for the Earth to Orbit the Sun? The answer is 365 ameter planetarium, and it was brought into our and a quarter days. Another was how many days does it school for us to learn about the Earth and Beyond. take for the Moon to Orbit the Earth. The answer is 28 The Scientist told us to go in the Stardome. As we days. We also know how many weeks are in a year. The looked around, we saw a star light projector and a answer is 52 weeks. Amazing! chair. Our topic in Science this term is Earth and Beyond, The Scientist seated himself before us. The man talked so the planetarium helped us to further our knowledge. about how there were stories that were made with a pat- After we had experienced the planetarium, we had work tern in the Stars. After that, he switched off the light and based on the Earth and Beyond to complete. turned on the star light. One of the stories was about a At break time, we found out, that the entire school had monster that destroyed things. The stories were really been to the planetarium. We now know lots about space. The Star Dome exciting, and we were eager to know what would happen If the Star Dome hasn’t been to your school yet, you might Memory Practice Football Mad By Thomas Lazenby and On Monday 20th and Wednesday 22nd Jack Crofts January 2014, Crowle Primary Academy had football trials for Years 5 and 6. Pu- By Harley Armstrong Morgan Cross Children from Crowle Primary Aced- pils picked were chosen for the team to play in a football tournament. emy year 5 have been putting their When Mr Mumby, (our coach/teacher) Scunthorpe on Friday 24th January. It brains to the test to try and remember picked the team on the Wednesday 22nd was a race to the top of the table and it the objects, people and more. The way January 2014, he also picked pupils to was also fierce as Crowle came 3rd un- to remember this method is to make a play against each other to help him pick fortunately they didn’t get through to the story out of objects or if you’ve got peo- the team. Here are the pupils he picked Quarter finals. Crowle lost to teams in ple to memorize then you would give for the football tournament. Here was North Lincolnshire both 2-0 and won the them nick-names. Crowle’s team Andrew Thompson, Bran- other matches against teams in North Why? don McClurey, Bradley Hall, Harley Arm- Lincolnshire 3-0 and 4-0. • To help us remember objects. strong, Jacob Brostle, Joshua Hemsworth, All the Crowle players enjoyed the foot- • To let them know how to do it in Morgan Cross and McCauley Maxfield. ball tournament and would defiantly like future. The tournament was at the Pods in to go again. • To help them remember there The Junior Memory Championship spellings and Time tables rized them and then took the pictures off When you memorize something you the board because we had to try and guess read it and then try and guess what it is. what the people’s names were. The Teach- In year 5 we did some memorizing in our er put the pictures back on the board with- classroom, by putting some pictures of out the names and the children had to fill random people on the board and making in the names. This was just one technique up nick names for them. Then we memo- we used to improve our memory skills. Funding for kids

By Gary Eccles and Connor Gregory

Every two years Crowle Primary Academy gets a share of £150 million, along with lots of other schools around the country, from the government. With the money we receive, we buy netball’s, footballs, tennis rackets and other sports equipment to get more children into sport, to help them to be more active and the school inspires us to improve and learn new sports. The children were excited when they saw the netball posts and hula-hoop’s .We do an ‘Acro’ club for Year 2 and upwards and they do acrobatics and gymnastic like cartwheels, rolls and summersault plus the school helps pay for Acro as it’s We stay active to keep a healthy heart. after school, 3pm till 4pm, they also pay We do wake and shake to keep ourselves for taekwondo. fit as well as PE. 6 Crowle Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Lunch time improvements

By Ellie Holmes and Megan Mo-

The pupils at Crowle Primary have been very lucky, as they have received lots of new toys to use at lunchtimes such as: Year 5 getting dressed up for book • bats and balls week • moxie girls/dolls • dominoes and cards • tech- decks (mini skate boards) • Pokémon figures • books • Skipping ropes Book week • bowling pins and balls Play leaders do some amazing jobs like helping children when they’re upset and stacking chairs and tidying up in the hall By Grace Kaye after lunch. We are only allowed these toys and Sam Walker at lunch times, because if we get them out at break times we won’t have a lot of time to play with them. Play leaders from year 5 and year 6 During the week of the 11th March, We asked some younger children if they Crowle Primary Academy had a book want to be play leaders when they are older. Scarlett said” I think it’s cool because where the buddy stop is and the play leaders week to try and raise £1000. If we They said “Yes because it sounds like the younger ones look up to you and if the will come and see if you’re ok? They will then reached our target we would receive fun and you get to see the younger children children see you they will always try and find a friend for you to play with. There are enjoying themselves.” free books for our school. Our total make a conversation.” some rules outside on a board so that you was a massive £1091.16. We did dif- We also asked Scarlet t in Yr 6: Do you We also have buddy stops: they are for can read them to remind you of the rules, ferent activities such as: sorting al- enjoy being a play leader and why? when you are upset or lonely. You go to and make sure you don’t BREAK them. iens in a carol diagram (Y3), alien fractions (Y6) and alien number se- quences (Y5). Bench ball There was also a book fair taking place in the hall; there was a range of books for all ages from 2+ to 12+. Lots of people Skip for life bought books and really enjoyed them. We By Harry Armitage did book week in our classrooms to do our activities and read the books we bought. By Elisha White and Katie Whit- Benchball is a sport like basketball On Friday 14th March, our school but without hoops, instead we have dressed up for book week, but it had to be people standing on benches and also in a space theme (to do with our topic). On the Friday we made a booklet about the Crowle Primary Academy had a spe- have to do five passes to get a point. phases of the moon. (Another activity to do cial visitor! On Tuesday 28th January, Crowle Pri- with our book week). We had a competi- Sam from “Skip for Life” came to mary were invited to play in a Bench Ball tion to see whose booklet was the best! Crowle Primary and taught the children Tournament at The All of the classes did book week and great tips, tricks, and techniques, and Axholme Academy. We played against lots of people enjoyed it. I dressed up as gave them the “2 Minute challenge”. The Eastoft , Althorpe and Keadby ,St Nor- a space bunny; Thomas dressed up as 2 minute challenge is where the children bert’s and Luddington and Garthorpe. Spock; Darcey dressed as a space man; are handed a special skipping rope with a The following pupils were in the bench Holly dressed as an alien and my teacher- built in counter, and see how many skips ball team: Holly , Harry, William, Ellie Mr Mumby-dressed as the universe! (We they can do in 2 minutes! B, Martin, Jack, Brandon, Angel, Mor- stuck stickers on his shirt)! Before everyone skipped Sam taught us gan, Thomas G, Kane and Alfie. Crowle We asked some of the Y3’s some ques- how to hold a skipping rope properly, did really well because we worked as a tions: “You hold a skipping rope by holding team and there was lots of team spirit. We asked James McDonald “what was both ends of the skipping rope at your Our first game was against Althorpe & Completing the 2 minute challenge your favorite part of book week?” He re- chest, and then pull one arm out.” Keadby, it was a close match but we came plied “looking at all of the books and cos- The skips that Sam taught the children out with the victory. We won Crowle (4) tumes.” were: 2-1 but lost against Crowle (1). Overall in how many skips she can do. We asked Harley Bradwell “what was • Washing line skip the competition Crowle came a respectable We skipped to encourage us to stay fit your favorite book and why?” He answered • Cross skip second, third and fourth position. and to appreciate sports, because normally “Minecraft, because it told you how to build • Spotty dog We asked Alfie and Brandon what did we only have P.E., football and basketball. things and it gives you tips and tricks.” • And lots more you like about bench ball? Alvin said “Well Everyone got a sticker and a skipping We also asked Emily Daniel “what There was also a mascot called Fizzy because we worked like a team we did very rope for taking part and participating, and activity did you do in class?” she told us Fox and he came into the hall and waved well Brandon said “I enjoyed it because we we got the ropes to practice at home. “carol diagrams; we were sorting aliens.” to all the children, they were very excited worked as a team even when we lost”. On the playground children have been We had a competition to make a book- to see Fizzy Fox. doing a lot of skipping. Children have said mark and whoever made the best one got Charlotte, reception said that she re- that they have been practising and that a £5.00 voucher to spend at the book fair! ally enjoyed skipping and has learned new LEFT:One of they really enjoyed it. They would definite- Our overall winner was Madison (Y4), she tricks and has also used her skipping rope the bench ball ly do the challenge again. Also, Sam came made a beautiful bookmark! a lot. back after a few weeks and the school did teams. Laila, year 2 said that she loved skip- the skip for life challenge RIGHT: A ping, but she got a bit tired, but learned Again, to see how many more skips they sculpture lots of new tricks. could do in 2 minutes and beat their score. made from Thomas, year 2, said he enjoyed the Many people said that they beat their book pages, challenge, he loves using his skipping rope. score and had a brilliant time. The teach- Isabelle, year 6 said her favourite thing ers joined in, and it was good to see teach- encoureging was seeing everyone have a go, and seeing ers taking part. people to carry on reading. 7 Crowle Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Orienteering Years 5 and Madness 6 visits 20-21 at Axholme Academy By Martin Thorpe-Ortiz and Daniel Young By Shantell Oxberry, Jessica Y5 and 6 went on a trip to North Lincolnshire Museum and 20-21 Visual Arts Baker and Robert Atkins Centre. The children were very excited and talked all the way on the bus. When they ar- On the 27th of February 2014 Crowle rived at North Lincolnshire Museum, Mr Mumby split the class into two groups, one group went upstairs and the other group went downstairs. Upstairs there were models Primary Academy and Althorpe and of buses and how they worked in the past. You could sit on a proper bus seat and watch Keadby Primary School travelled to a slide show and the children learnt that you could get a driving license at the age of the nearby secondary school, known sixteen. You could experience how they worked and what they did. While that was as The Axholme Academy, to compete happening, the people on the bottom floor looked at stuffed animals and some of those in their orienteering festival. are now extinct. There was a real Victorian house that you could go in and pretend you During the orienteering, the children A Year 3 child enjoying a new book. lived there with a World War 2 Anderson shelter in the next room. An Anderson shel- were allowed to work in a trio or pair, the ter was used for protecting families from bombs going off in the war. The shelter made contestants were in the year range of Year bomb noises and they were very loud. Inside the shelter was a bed and underneath was 3 to Year 6. When the schools went inside, a potty and an oil lamp to help you see in the dark. The North Lincolnshire Museum Miss Downs, a teacher at The Axholme takes you through the past and the different time periods. Each group finished their Academy gave the teams a set of instruc- floor and then swapped over. tions of what to do. The pairs or trios had Reading We asked Andrew from Year 6 what did he like the best and he answered “learning to go around the Axholme field and find all about WW2.” We spoke to Louisa and asked her did you enjoy it and why and she ten shapes and put them in order on the replied “yes because I like history.” back of their sheet. They were carefully Once they finished looking around and learning interesting facts they ate their arranged around the field on white stick- packed lunch and walked in partners to 20-21 to make their own Aztec Calendar. Once ers, for example some were hidden behind they got there, a kind lady called Hayley Mcfun introduced herself to the children. She the wooden post and on the sheds in the Buddies then took them into a room full of art, and told them they were going to be making Aztec middle of the field. The teams had to run calendars. She then asked them what they knew about the Aztecs and showed them around the field to find the shapes which The Rose Window. They had to answer different questions on a worksheet of what they is great exercise for the children. The ma- thought of The Rose Window. Once they had done that they had to draw it. After that jority of the teams enjoyed the afternoon. By Martin Thorpe-Ortiz and they went inside and felt different models of a hand to get inspired. When everyone had It was a race between all the pupils from felt the giant hand Hayley gave 2 pieces of a plain, wooden and hard Aztec calendar Crowle Primary Academy and Althorpe Daniel Young to each table. They worked in groups to design one however they wanted to. They had and Keadby Primary School. about an hour and a half to design our own Aztec Calendar. Half was given to Year 6 After the long race the teams were ex- Crowle Primary Academy has many and the other half was given to Year 5. When they had done they walked around 20-21’s hausted, that did not stop the children reading activities like: Guided Read- exhibitions and looked at all these funny paintings. Then they walked into this room from finishing. The battle was over and with a lot of paintings and videos, it even had models. When they had finished looking time was up and Crowle Primary Acade- ing, Read for my School, Reading around they went back to the entrance where Hayley gave us a free fridge magnet to my went home victorious, claiming 1st and Journals. There are hundreds of dif- keep. Then they had a little run about in the church square whilst they waited for the 2nd place, with a Year 6 trio of boys in- ferent genres in the library such as: bus to come and pick them up and it was raining. Then finally the bus came and picked cluding Brandon McClurey, Jacob Brotzel adventure, culture, comedy, mysti- them up. On the bus everyone sat in silence because they were tired and run down from and Maculy Maxfield. They had an excel- cal, technology, space and explorers. their big fun filled day at Scunthorpe. lent set of tactics which meant they com- Mr Atkins (parent helper) also comes When they got back to school we asked Annie in year 6 a question about 20-21. What pleted the task the fastest followed closely in and reads with some of us on Tuesdays did you learn and Annie answered “there is something called a pulp”. A pulp is paper behind by another team from Crowle. and the whole school has guided reading mixed with glue that turns dark gray. Speaking to the winners they told us every day from 11:40 pm till 12:10 pm. that they had a tactic of splitting up and Guided reading is where 5 groups each writing down the answers. They also told do different activities like quiet reading us they felt happy when they won, and it or handwriting .They are currently doing was really easy for them. read for my school to earn new books. Daniel’s favorite book is skullduggery pleasant by Derek Landy and Martins is Going postal by Terry Pratchet. Daniel likes skullduggery pleasant because it’s full of excitement. Martin likes going postal because it’s humorous and exiting. Daniels favorite character in it is Billy Ray Sanguine because he’s hilarious and Martin’s is Stanley for the same reason. Every month Tawny owls partners up with Elf owls to read with them. First the years 1/2s read to the year 5s. Then they swap over. Now let’s interview the teachers of these classes. “Mr Mumby, how do you feel to have your class reading with the little kids?” “I feel proud because they have been helping the younger children with their reading,” “Mrs. Parkin, how do you feel to have year 5s reading with the year 1/2s?” “I feel Happy because there helping my class,” Children copying a masterpiece. Orienteering winners. 8 Crowle Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Quick, Quick Sticks! By Jack Cowling Ellie Birken- sire and Holly Watson

On Tuesday 11th February 10 pupils from Crowle Primary Academy went to a Quick sticks competition at Althorpe and Keadby School. The ten people were split in to two teams team 1 and team 2. Team 1 was Jack, Holly, Ab- bie, Jacob and Brandon. Team 2 was Ellie B, Harley, Angel, Jessica and Andrew. The different schools that we Team celebrate their victory. played against were Luddington and Garthorpe, Eastoft, and Althorpe and Keadby. In both leagues we came second, team two lost in a golden goal to Eastoft Primary School. Here are the people who scored the Swimming goals at the competition Jack Cowling (3), Abbie Wilmot (2), Holly Watson (1) and Harley Armstrong (6). This is an interview with the players Jacob-how would you rate the competi- tion out of 10 and why? “9 out of 10 because it was fun but should have had a final in Sensation both leagues.” Andrew-did you enjoy the competition By Alex Ogle and Joshua Clark and why? “Yes because it was really fun.” Angel-are you going to carry on playing quick sticks and why? “Yes because I like playing sport.” Year 5 went to swimming lessons at the Pods every Wednesday from 9:00am until 10:30 Andrew- would you go to another quick am for seven weeks. There were three groups, bottom, middle and top, which is the best. sticks competition? “Yes.” The teachers were called Rob and Lisa. Overall they all had a brilliant time and Tawny Owls went to the pods because they needed to learn how to swim better! will carry on playing quick sticks as much Interview with Alex Ogle as they can, and in their spare time they Would you recommend this to other schools and why? “I would recommend this to over will practice some more quick stick skills! schools because everyone needs to know how to swim.” Quick tackle. Did you enjoy the swimming and why? “I enjoyed swimming as I like going up and down.” How many meters did you do? “I did 215 meters which made me very tired. Afterwards, I am going to get a badge.”

The Swimming Gala was at Riddings and the team was: TEAM: Were: Main Stroke:

 Grace Kaye 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Back  Abby Wilmot 3rd 4th 1st Front  Jessica Lazenby 5th 3rd 1st Front  Alex Ogle 4th Front  Martin Thorpe- Ortiz 4th 3rd Back  Cameron Burton 2nd Back  Thomas Lazenby 2nd 3rd 3rd Breast  Isabella Couch 1st 3rd Front  Jordan Reed 5th 4th Front  Ellie Birkinshaw 3rd Breast All the action happened on Tuesday 18th of March . Interviewing Grace: Did you enjoy the swimming competition and why? Yes I loved it, I like doing things out of school. How many lengths did you do? I did 7 lengths and I wanted to do more after. Did you cheer for every one? Yes of course it is sportsman ship.

Rearing for a goal. 9 Eastoft Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 A tiring skip at Eastoft Sports Ambassadors By Ellie Chapman By Ciaran Downing Mr Williamson did the sponsored skip on the 15th November. Firstly you had to Sports ambassadors were chosen by Mr Williamson and a short while take a form home and get your parents, later on November 14th we went to the Pods to test our leadership skills. grandparents, neighbours and friends to At the Pods we did lots of games including follow the leader and some sponsor you. ordering games, for example we were ordering people from the smallest Then you had to take the money to school shoe size to the largest shoe size and the smallest person to the biggest with the form and hand it to Mr Williamson. person. The skip was very hard because you had to do We then ate our lunch which was very nice. After the day had ended all the skipping you could. If you needed a we had got some free things including: an adidas cap, a sports ambas - break you would fold your rope in half and sadors t-shirt, a whistle and a whiteboard and pen. swing it around next to you. I interviewed Tobias on what he thought about the day. The skip was to raise money for the British “I really liked leading all of the games and enjoyed the day out at the Heart Foundation; we raised an amazing pods” £379.91. We practised in the weeks leading up At school the sports ambassadors lead games at dinner time. The to our sponsored skip, both outside and in the games are dodgeball and the colour game. hall. We used individual skipping ropes. Mr Dodgeball is where you have eight or more balls in the middle. You Williamson taught us new skipping skills, to pick two captains and they pick their teams. Each team goes to one side help us with our challenge. and when a person says go each team runs to the middle and grabs a ball. Evie said ‘Even though the skip was very tir - If you have a ball you throw it at someone and if they are hit under the ing, she enjoyed it because it was for a good head they are out. When someone says jailbreak everyone who is out cause.’ goes back in. Grace said ‘I learnt new skills from the skip - In the colour game there are three colours for example one end of the playground is red the middle is green and the other end is yellow when ping, and had lots of fun while raising money.’ someone shouts a colour you run to that colour but whoever is last to get The three sports ambassadors of eastoft school. to that colour is out. Exiting day at the multi sports athletics

Winning streak at quick sticks By Riley Southern By Riley Southern

Year 4, 5 and 6 all went to Althorpe and Keadby to play Year 4,5 and 6 all went to athletics at quick sticks. Quick sticks is like a game of hockey but with The Axholme Academy. different rules suitable for younger children. We did track and field events such as You will need a stick, a goal and ten friends, in total 5 on each sprinting, hurdles, jumping and relay team. We had 3 teams and there were 4 schools, we played lots of events. We all really enjoyed our afternoon different matches in different leagues. We had been practising a lot of athletics. Eastoft came in 4th place. in P.E which meant we were ready for our matches, and were quite There were 5 schools St.Norberts, Althorpe good at it. It was very exciting and fun and we used proper sticks. and Keadby, Luddington and Garthorpe, We played lots of different games and team 3 from Eastoft won, Crowle and Eastoft. All of the schools were they got medals. cheering their team on. I interviewed Tyler and asked him what he thought about the I interviewed Jack and Daniel on our day day. What did you enjoy? Did you like quick sticks and why? Daniel: I liked taking part and enjoyed Yes because I won. the ball games. What was your best part? Jack: I liked javelin. When I scored a goal. The winning team of the quicksticks A fun day at badminton Benchball at the By Ciaran Downing Axholme Academy

On 10th October 2013, 8 pupils from Eastoft Primary School participated in a Badminton Tournament at The Axholme Academy. The pupils were: Grace, Evie, Tobias, Riley, Han - nah, Jack, Ciaran and Daniel; they went with their P.E teacher, Mr Williamson. As all the pupils had been doing lots of training before the tournament, they went to The Axholme Academy full of confidence and excitement. When we got to The Axholme Academy we started training before the other schools had arrived. Eventually they arrived and the tour - nament began. There were four courts and different people from dif - ferent schools were in each court and we had to play against every person on our court. When we had played everyone and the tourna - ment had finished these were the final places: 1st place Evie Mason (Eastoft), 2nd place Ciaran Downing (Eastoft), 3rd place Angel Durkin (Crowle), 4th place Connor Podmore (Althorpe and Keadby). I asked Riley some questions about the afternoon at The Axholme Acadamey. Did you enjoy badminton and why? “I enjoyed it because I liked jumping all over the place and hitting the shuttlecock” What was your favourite part? “Playing against different players” A Picture of the two teams of Eastoft at benchball Would you go again and why? Yes because it was a lot of fun” 10 Eastoft Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014 When learning gets active! were learning about their ships, we built By Jacob Bratton and models of them. We made them from card - Ethan Dealtry board boxes and painted them brown. After that we decorated our ships. Next we put flags on and put a crow’s nest on them, then Active learning is when you build things stuck the mast on the front. We put on win - to help you learn about difficult topics. dows then we put on the steering wheel and During the year we have built different people inside.All Tudors have a coat of arms things such as ships, houses, coat of and we made some. First of all we looked at arms, the Tudor rose and Rainforests in current coat of arms before planning our a shoe box. Children in other classes own. made castles and hedgehog houses. We chose which colours and symbols we For our rainforest in a shoebox we built wanted on our coat of arms, to describe our different layers which were the forest floor, personality. We wrote descriptions of our underground, canopy and the emergent coat of arms, explaining the choices we had layer. We built them out of cardboard boxes made. which we painted, some of us made vines We learnt about Tudor Crime and Punish - and tree trunks, then we made animals from ments by completing a trail outside, finding plasticine and pipe cleaners. We were learn - out lots of key information. Back inside we ing about Tudor houses, we got into pairs to built models, some people made the ducking build a model.When we were learning about stool and the drunkard cloak which is if you Tudor diseases, we made our own cures. are found drunk in public you are made to There were all sorts of ingredients for us wear a barrel and people get to laugh at you. to use including rat tails which was really Some other people made a stake that people vinegar and blood which was strawberry were burnt at. Other punishments were be - juice. There were rotten teeth which were heading, whipping and the bridle which is fizzy sweets, mashed up bones which was the punishment if a women gossips. If she salt, squashed up brains which was jelly. tries to talk when wearing the bridle the There was phlegm which was dyed water. man will pull a rope that leads to a piece of We put all these ingredients together to metal which will hurt her mouth.We enjoy make a cure for a horrible disease, we then learning about difficult topics in a hands on active way, and it helps us when we come to wrote a set of instructions of how to make it. Our Creations! We are proud of them. During our topic on the Tudors when we do pieces of writing on these topics. Safety Team and POP! By Hannah Butterfield and Robbie Frost

The safety team (right) is a group of pupils who meet on Tuesday lunch time. Hannah, Jacob, Thomas, Bronwen, Daniel and Georgia look for unsafe things around the school such as open gates, or cluttered fire exits. They go around with Miss Shipman making things safe, looking inside and outside. Some peo - ple said they like it and why. Bronwen said ‘Yes! I enjoy being part of the safety team because I play a role of making people and the school safe.’ Georgia said ‘We go around the school. We check everything. I like the people in it.’ The ganise activities such as treasure hunts, games safety team works hard to keep things safe, and and running the Easter Fayre. if we find something out of place we correct it and The children meet with Miss Hill about once a make it safe. month to make important decisions about the Pupils of Power are children (below) who or - school such as what playground equipment to buy, and what library books to buy.The pupils are chosen in July ready for the start of the new school year. The children go to assembly and are told to close their eyes and Mrs Hewson the Head - teacher shouts everyone’s name out in turn and then the other pupils vote by putting their hands Hobbit House up. very proud of it and the children The children that are Pupils of Power are By Jacob Bratton love it. Some of the children at - Daniel (Year 6), Robbie (Year 5), Ellie (Year 4), tended a club in the hobbit house in Leon (3), Oliver (2) and Harry (Year 1). the summer term. We like using it for learning out - I asked some of the Pupils of Power what they In the summer term the Head side, teachers plan lessons for us to enjoyed about their role. teacher said we would have a Daniel said “I like picking events”. complete inside the hobbit house. new outdoor area in the play - We asked some questions and Oliver said “I like preparing for events”. ground. Harry said “ I like thinking of ideas for our here are the results: Riley: ‘I think She said it would be a hobbit events”.Leon said “I like making the activities”. the hobbit house is cool because it house. Some work men came over to We asked Miss Hill if she thought that the has toys inside and it has nice build it in the middle of summer Pupils of Power do a good job and why? squashy cushions and its small so they made the hobbit house out of “Yes the children in Pupil of Power enjoy mak - it’s fun’ wood. Once it was built we went in - ing decisions and do a good job at creating games Harlee: ‘I thing it’s really fun to be side, at play times in summer we and stalls for fund-raising”. inside it and it has relaxing bean get to go inside it and play. We are bags in it which makes it cool.”

11 Eastoft Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014

Going batche bedkroom, anid tnhe gho ststbeidromom. In e to the Tudors By Ellie Chapman the kitchen we pretended to make and cook and Hannah Butterfield Tudor food. We turned chicken on the spit and mashed up herbs. After that we climbed up the stairs to the bedroom. The Key Stage 2 had a great day when they ghost creeps about upstairs in the evening went to Gainsborough Old Hall. when the staff are shutting up. Next we On the bus Evie, Bronwen, Jack, Maya, went down to the Great Hall and did some and Ellie were excited about going. When acting. we got there we put our pack ups away and We were still in our costumes so we acted listened to two men tell us about the history out a Tudor banquet. Tobias who was of Gainsborough Old Hall. Henry sat in the middle of the table and After that we went in to the Great Hall. Catherine Howard (Bronwen) sat at the The great hall has a massive, long table side of him. The other royal people sat there which was wooden. Henry VIII sat in the too. The jesters told funny jokes and made middle in a tall wooden chair. We all them laugh a lot. The pudding maker made dressed up in Tudor clothes. Tobias was lots of puddings for the big fat king. King Henry, Bronwen was Catherine Later we had lunch, people sat in groups Howard, Tyler was a butler, Ellie was a or on their own. We had a packed lunch and pudding maker, Thomas was Lord Thomas, enjoyed spending time with our friends. and Evie was a server. Lots of the boys were For the rest of the afternoon we split into guards, and some of the year 3’s were our groups and completed a quiz. For the Eastoft Primary years 3, 4, 5 and 6 enjoying dressing up as Tudors. dancers and Hannah was a jester. Tobias quiz we had to spot or draw things such as We even had to try and find the Kings Many people enjoyed it. Thomas said ‘’I en - said he loved being King Henry. We all the coat of arms. pants! After we had completed our quiz we joyed the ghost most of all because it was a dressed up even the teachers. We had to answer the questions and find got on the bus and came back to school. funny story!’’ Then we had a tour around the kitchen, different items in Gainsborough Old Hall. Going Pets feel at home By Thomas Crow & Robbie Frost

Pets at Home came to Eastoft Key Wild! Stage One because the children were learning about animals. By Grace Williams They brought a guinea pig, hamster, rab - and Evie Mason bit and bearded dragon. The rabbit eats car - rots and its own poo because it helps them Key Stage 1 and year 3 were im - digest their food. The bearded dragon eats mensely excited on the journey to the bugs and the hamster and guinea pig eat dried fruit. Yorkshire Wildlife Park! We asked some of the pupils what was When they arrived they were all happy to Harlee and Harry stroke a snake their favourite pet. Harlee’s was the ham - be at the Yorkshire Wildlife park. They set ster, Oliver’s was the rabbit. off towards the lions, however it was rain - As we can see most of the children en - joyed it but what did the teachers think? The pupils got to hold the animals and ing so the animals were all inside their also the visitors from Pets at Home told cages. Then they visited the giraffes, tigers, Mrs Stringer (teacher of year 3) said she thought it was wonderful looking at all the them how to look after them and what they zebras, antelopes, ostriches and camels. eat. After that they had their lunch and headed different animals. Ethan Forbes (in year 1) said he were re - After the visit the pupils were given some down to the Lemurs (who were in the animal pictures to colour in and cut out and woods.)Even though it was a trip they had a ally excited on the bus, his favourite animal was the fox. It was really good he’s given it the children learnt lots of facts from the small lesson on different fur and bones. On visit from The Pets at Home. The children the way back they met the Meerkats and 10/10! Imogen Steer (in year 1) says she had a also wrote reports about the different ani - Home from home for our pets! the Capybara. mals. When they got back, we asked some of the brilliant time she would love to go again! children a couple of questions. We asked Her favourite animal was the leopards, Ellie-Rose (year3) said “her favorite animal Imogen gave it 9/10 because she didn’t get were probably the lions.” to see all the animals. Toys galore and more When Lions came to school Year 1 and 2 children went to a toy mu - Some exciting visitors called Lion seum in Baysgarth as part of their Lit - By Grace Williams Learners came to Eastoft Primary. By Daniel Chapman eracy and Cross Curricular work. and Evie Mason Lion Learners are people who showed us and Jack Palmer They were looking at how toys have changed over the years considering the dif - how brilliant rainforest animals are. ities, said the museum was huge and that ferences between old and new toys. The We were really excited as we wanted to dangered rainforest animals. They try to children looked carefully at the toys and the work was easy. see the animals. We are learning about the stop deforestation. They tell children facts made drawings of each one. Sophie says we had a little lesson of han - rainforest which is why they came. about the animals and urge us to like them. Ethan Forbes (year 1) said: ‘‘I was excited dling old toys and how children in the past The rainforest has lots of colourful ani - Year 4, 5 and 6 enjoyed looking, learning on the bus, I couldn’t wait to get there! The learnt played with these toys. mals. Lion Learners brought a Corn Snake, and holding all the different animals. Jack museum was huge, I would love to go again Leopard Gecko, Bearded Dragon, leaf in - held a corn snake and he said it was cold Year 1 and 2 made their own museum sects, rodents, hissing Cockroaches, Giant and slippery. Ciaran held the snake which we did activities such as drawing our when they got back to school, most of the Snails and Millipedes. had rough skin. Ellie Chapman says she favourite toys in the museum.’’ children had a great time! Hissing cockroaches have spiky legs to James said: “We did lots of fun activities, likes the guinea pig best because it was re - When they made their museum, all the grip onto things and have a hard back to I enjoyed it a lot, but I wouldn’t go again be - ally fluffy and calm. Daniel liked the cock - children had different roles, for example give protection from predators. They hiss roach because it was hard and it hissed. cause it got a little tricky finding the toys Oliver Crow was a security guard. All the at predators to scare them or hiss to attract We enjoyed the visit and used what we that were hidden.’’ a mate. It would normally stand its ground. had learnt to write a report on the animals. Georgia Drury said she enjoyed it and children brought different toys in from Lion Learners look after a variety of en - would love to go again, she did lots of activ - home to be in their museum. 12 Eastoft Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 A ‘onesie’ in a lifetime experience! Raising

By Tobias Crow and Tyler Cowlbeck cash for

Our school held a onesie day to raise money for new library charity books. During the day we had a chillax By Evie Mason afternoon, tuck shop and we watched a film called Madagascar. In total we raised £78. Most people Evie Mason and Maya Everatt came to school with their onesies from Eastoft C of E primary on, even some of the teachers came school decided to organise events in onesies, Miss Hill came in a to support ‘The World Horse Mickey Mouse one and Miss Ship - Welfare Charity’. man came in a Hello Kitty one. We The World Horse Welfare’ raises interviewed 3 people about onesie money for sick and injured horses day here is what they said: and ponies and we both love riding “I liked onesie day because we horses. watched a film” said Jacob First of all they made a list of what “I liked it because it was fun” they could do to raise money for the said Hannah “I liked the movie” charity. In the end they narrowed it said Daniel. down to just two events: a Bake Sale Since onesie day with the money and Tying their Legs together for a raised we have bought some books whole day at school. Next they dis - called Docta Prodcas fart powder, cussed their events with Mrs Hew - Mighty Mighty Monsters, Toby son (Headteacher of Eastoft Tucker and lots of other books. Primary) and she agreed with them both and then they wrote two differ - ent letters to all of the children’s par - ents or carers. The Bake Sale was first on Janu - ary 31st and then their legs would be tied together on March 7th. Many Panto time of the children brought in cakes and buns. Bronwen Steer (Year 5) said, East-tastic day “I brought in loads of cakes and buns By Tobias Crow and Tyler Cowlbeck We visit church once a week on a because my mum loves horses and Wednesday for assembly. ponies also I thought it was a great In winter time Revd Sargeantson or By Jack Palmer idea!” We asked Tobias Crow (Year All our school went to the Plowright Theatre in Scun - Mr Clarkson visits the school as it is 6) he said: “I thought the events thorpe to watch Jack and the Beanstalk. were a good idea because all of the very cold in church and from March on - We set off on the bus straight away, we were very excited cakes were really good and looked announced at the Easter Service in for our trip. This year we went to see Jack and the wards the children then go to church as amazing” Beanstalk. Annie Fanny is the main star in all the pan - the weather becomes warmer. church. When the Bake Sale was over and tomimes, she is very funny. She made us laugh by making At Easter time the children went to The winners are below and the chil - complete they started to think about rude jokes about people in the audience.In the pantomime church on Thursday 3rd April for the dren were given Easter Eggs as prizes the Tying their legs together, they we saw an inflatable bean stalk. In this story the characters Easter Service and all of the classes which were donated by ‘Friends of the also needed the equipment (Scarves were Jack, his mum, a giant, Jack’s brother and daisy a cow participated in different ways: School’. and a money pot). On March 7th who was very funny. This pantomime was based on the tra - Foundation and Year 1 - Easter Song Maya and Evie brought in scarves ditional tale Jack and the Beanstalk, but had some twists in Year 2 – Easter Prayer Foundation – Zac and money pots and then they it. The audience, all joined in singing and shouting along. Year 3 – Spring Poems Year 1 and 2 – Mary, Tom started to tie their legs together Half way through the pantomime there was an interval, Years 4, 5 & 6 Paintings and retelling Year 3 – Hayden (they found this hard). Throughout where school provided us with a drink and sweets. We had of the Easter Story Year 4, 5 &6 – Ciaran, Jacob and the day the money was put into the pot and at the end it was counted. a great time at the Panto, and look forward to going again In the weeks leading up to Easter all Bronwen They are very grateful for everyone next year. children were involved in decorating All of the children made Easter Hannah said she ‘liked the song at the end, what does the who donated to them both and they Easter Eggs which were judged by Mrs Cards which were taken home for their fox say, where we all joined in.’ hope the money will save many parents/carers. Jack said ‘He really liked the funny parts.’ Burrell (Cook) and the winners were horses and ponies. Where Eastoft clubs get funky After school we have various clubs which by Maya Everet and Bronwen Steer many students attend.The clubs change each By Maya Everet and Bronwen Steer half term. Library club only happens on a Thursday lunchtime. Lots of younger children enjoy coming Ellie-Rose (Year 3’s) all replied ‘my favourite club and reading books or change their library and is film club’. Normally 6-10 people attend this club. reading books. Tobias Crow, Grace Williams and Craft club runs on a Tuesday from 3.30-4.30. Riley Southern are the helpers. The younger chil - Only 4-7 people attend this club, Miss Shipman (a dren ask the older children to help them find a teaching assistant) gives the younger children a book. The older children sometimes read to others little craft to make every week. Imogen Steer too. (Year 1) said ‘I think it’s amazing, because we get Scrapbook club has recently been introduced to to stick things together and make paper bags.’ . Eastoft.Scrapbook club is where you choose a topic Garden gang club is where children from the of your choice and research about it.Sometimes, school try to improve the gardens and grounds at people change their topic every week, but I don’t our school. We planted bulbs in the Autumn,which change my topic at all. I am researching about the have bloomed into beautiful daffodils. Normally 5- history of science. The facts I have learnt are that 7 people attend this club. We rebuilt the bug hotel, Albert Einstein cut up dead bodies and drew pic - and swept up lots of leaves to make the grounds tures of the insides of them. James and Imogen look better. said ‘I like clubs because they are fun’. Louisa (Y2) gave her opinion on the clubs ‘They Film club has been running for one whole term. are fun because sometimes you go out side, and It is very popular, Hayden, Holly, Lily-May and sometimes you get to play on the ipads inside.’ Library club, enjoying reading our lovely books. 13 Gunness and Burringham Cof E primary school: Axholme Alliance April 2014 York chocolate trip Pupil By Alex Kennedy of the On the 9th October 2013 Gunness and Burringham C of E Primary School, (Years 4/5/6) went on a school trip to York Chocolate story, in our class our topic was sweets and chocolate, so the week school provided us with an amazing trip to the one and only York Choco- late Museum. We set off on the bus early in the morn- By Alex Kennedy ing at 9:00am and all the pupils were re- ally excited. When we arrived we were all very ani- Every week there are seven mated as we were looking forward to our children, one from each year great trip to York! First we met the tour that get chosen to be the pupil guide, she started showing us a video of the week and the ones who about the first chocolate that was ever get chosen will be given a letter made! Then she paused the video to give us to take home to inform the par- a chocolate drink, which we thought was going to be delicious. We were so wrong, ents that their child is going to it was disgusting because it tasted really get an award. bitter and was nothing like the chocolate On Friday there is an assem- we know and love now. bly where all the parents are Next there were talking picture frames invited to attend, if they wish to. The pupils who are chosen that told us about their company, there and white biscuits balls on them and the to be pupil of the week will was Rowntree, Cadburys and Nestle. lady put them all in the fridge to set. be presented with their cer- Then we went to this room where they After that there was a man with loads tificate and their class teacher were talking about smarties and the guide and loads of chocolate and he let us eat it will explain why they have told us that there was a fault a long time all. Also we saw the biggest kit-kat ever been chosen. ago with some packs of smarties as they to be made, it looked very yummy. Then After the assembly has fin- all came out the same colour in each tube we went to the gift shop and bought some ished, Mrs Gardener will take except for the colour orange. The rarest things like chocolate and sweets. a photo of all the pupils who colour smartie is orange and it is the only After that we ate our packed lunch in received the certificates and colour that has its own natural flavour. front of the magnificent York Minster. the photo will be mounted on Next we went to a very large room We walked through the city centre to ‘The the pupil board for all the chil- where we were able to make our own Shambles’ and we sung with the ‘Y Street dren to see. chocolate lollipops. We were given melted Band’ who were performing in the street. I interviewed Luisa who chocolate with a stick inside and then we The song we sang was ‘Mr Blue Sky and received pupil of the week to- put our toppings such as chocolate flakes, everyone who was watching thought it day and asked her if she was hundreds and thousands, marshmallows was fabulous. excited about getting pupil of the week and she said “she was very excited because it was her first pupil of the week in this school. I asked Mrs Ellis why do we have pupil of the week and she Study parks trip said “to recognise the child- Every Monday afternoon after school I interviewed the following pupils rens achievements and to en- about their time at Study Parks and this for three weeks, Year 5 and 6 children By Aaron Smith courage them to support our visited Study United at Scunthorpe is what they replied: values within the school. We football ground to make photo stories. Did you enjoy Study Parks? like to recognise childrens Everyone made their own photo story Obhur last session on the 9th Decem- “Yes, because we got to make loud mu- individual qualities, the pro- on a computer about Diabetes Day and we ber was cancelled because our school got sic” said Alex Kennedy. gress they make and their con- added pictures and music; we got the mu- flooded, so it was re-scheduled for the What was your favourite part? tributions to our school com- sic from the website that they gave us. We 10th March. We were all worried that we “Doing the music because it was fun” munitie. had three sessions on the photo story. Mrs wouldn’t be able to finish all of our sessions said Maisy Oxenforth. Atkinson (our teacher) went with us. We at Study United as it was a busy time for Would you do it again? were given snacks and drinks and then got our school, but thankfully, we were able to “Yes, because it was very fun and I like back to work on the photo story. squeeze the last session in. going on computers” said Megan Jones. Booster club for SATs we can and can’t do. By Maisy Oxenforth and Stacey Harland Boosters takes place in the Year 4, 5 & 6 class room every Monday after school from 3:30-5:00pm. Parents can come if they would like to support Boosters is to help Year 6`s prepare for their their child/children. At about 4:45, we have a SAT`s which are in May and the teachers break and are given a drink and a biscuit and the help the Year 6`s on what they struggle with. opportunity to just have a little chat and relax. When you go to boosters, you usually find out Grammar, English and Maths revision books have your strengths and weaknesses and are giv- been given out for the Year 6`s to do and also a en lots of different papers to do; this is good few level 5 books have been given out to some peo- because our parents and teachers see what ple. 14 Gunness and Burringham Cof E primary school: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Sumdog club is key to Houses and success at school! golden

by Jonathan Portess time!

Years 3/4 at Gunness and Burr- By Jonathan Portess ingham C of E primary school have a club where they go on a website called The four houses are the rivers Trent, Sumdog. Sumdog is a website where Ancholme, Derwent and Hum- you play maths, reading and writing ber. The colours are: Trent=red, games to earn coins and buy virtual Ancholme=green, Humber=blue clothes for your avatar. and Derwent=yellow. You can level up to different animals, There are four houses that we are the higher the level, the rarer the animal. split into for golden time and all the Starting with brown rat moving on to the different classes are all mixed together. common chimpanzee and the highest level Golden time is the last session every is baiji. Friday where we get to have free time The Baiji was a freshwater dolphin and choose what we would like to do. found in the Yangtze River in China. No We can play board games, go on the confirmed sightings have been reported computers, draw and play with Lego. since 2004 and it is thought to be extinct. We get house points (hp) which Sumdog club is on from 3:30 pm to 4:30 earn us pins: bronze pins=fifty hp, pm. Sumdog has a friends list where you silver pins=one hundred hp, gold can add other users as friends. pins=one hundred and fifty hp. Pins When you have friends you can invite Sumdog are star badges that you can put on them to games and can do something your shirt collar. called ‘woofing’ where it sends a woof to At the end of the year the house their computer. club helper said: “We have sumdog club to was fun, she said: “Yes it is fun because with the most house points gets a There are eighteen children attending boost the year 3/4s levels!” it is good watching the children work in trophy with their colour ribbon tied to Sumdog club. Khyah Shearman who is the I asked Khyah if she thought the club groups to help boost each other’s levels.” it. Alex has received a silver pin, and we asked him how hard did you work for your silver pin? Alex said “I worked very hard for my silver pin as I did extra work at home, and when I got all School buddies and play my house points I was very excited!” Magpie board leaders! and word of by Megan Jones the week! I am a School Buddy and the role of a School Buddy is to try to help children solve their problems. By Megan Jones As a School Buddy, I have to wear a yellow vest top and walk around with a Word of the week is where you put red book to wr ite down all the problems up a word on a post-it-note and such as if the children are falling out or stick it on the Magpie Board. At if they have hurt themselves. We have to the end of the week, the teacher show the teacher the red book at the end picks one of the words and if it is of playtime so they can solve the problem your word or you use the word of if we can’t. the week in your work, you receive All of us had to have an interview with a special box, a golden bag or two Mrs McCarthy, and we were asked why house points. we wanted to be a school buddy. Only six The word of the week is written people were chosen. The pupils are called: in the middle of the Magpie Board, along with the pupil’s name. Also on Megan Jones, Ellie Peacock, Oliver Fos- the Magpie Board, there are lots of ter, Joshua Allen, Steven Ferrier and other words that we can use to wow Nicole Robinson. We have a motto ‘a prob- The school buddies board the teachers! lem shared is a problem halved’. Here are some examples of the A buddy Ellie Peacock said: “I like been words: a buddy because I like to help people and • Horrifying its fun.” children are happy and clear •Colossal Another buddy Steven Ferrier said “I away the equipment at the end •Ecstatic also like to help people.” of break. Khyah is a Play-Leader •Exemplary I am a school buddy and I think it is a and she helps set up games and •Exquisite very good and important job, it is also lots include pupils when they have got •Tantalising of fun! no-one to play with. Khyah said “I •Luscious •Malodorous We have three Play-leaders and their like been a play leader it is fun and a This helps us all to improve our good experience.” role is to set up games, make sure all the work and use better vocabulary. 15 Gunness and Burringham Cof E Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014

Feeling Safe

The Raging River! By: Khyah Shearman porary school. Here are The temporary school was By: Khyah Shearman their replies: called Willoughby Road The feeling safe group work to- -Jonathan Portess Primary School. Be- gether to make sure everyone in said he liked to go cause the school was school feels and stays safe. The Unfortunately the flood happened on buses ,Megan flooded Lincs FM group involves taking part in Jones said: she paid for the whole on the 5th December 2013 the water liked the fact that school [100 pupils] safety walks around the school came over the bank at precisely 07:53; the toilets were to go ice skating on and on the footpath outside the River Trent burst its banks and pink for girls and the Lincoln ice rink. school to look for any unsafe the muddy, slushy, malodorous slush blue for boys, It was really fun al- places in and around school. came through the crumbly bank. Stacey Harland though some people If the feeling safe group find an- Local villager and Gunness and Burr- said she liked the like Megan Jones ything they think is unsafe, they ingham C.OF.E Primary School pupil layout of the dining kept falling over . write it down in the diary and the Stacey Harland’s house had devasta- hall, Alex Kennedy Megan said she is rub- diary gets handed over to the Head Teacher, Mrs Ellis. tion waiting on her door step! said it felt much more bish at ice skating.All of Then Mrs Ellis tries to sort out When Stacey Harland had to answer different with all of the the teachers gave up 1 week the problems so the school is a safe the question, How did you feel when the different floors, Maisy Ox- of their life to make our tem- place. flood happened? She was so upset she enforth: said it felt different that porary school the best as they could The KS2 feeling safe group in- couldn’t answer my question; she sobbed: the ks1was the outdoor building and that they didn’t have to, they could have just cludes around 12 children from “ I said… really this is madness, I can’t the ks2 was in the main building, Jayden said that we had to enjoy it and ignore all Years 4, 5 and 6. believe how bad it actually is!” Barnes said that the school was bigger but of commotion around but they didn’t they When Mrs Atkinson [class teacher of the hall was smaller, Khyah Shearman made it as homely as they could it was not Year 4/5/6] was asked, what did you do to liked the fact that the food was cooked as homely as the original school but that make our temporary school like the origi- elsewhere put in a heat insulated van and didn’t matter everyone was still really ap- nal one? taken to the temporary school. preciative. She replied: “We spent hours putting up displays and we took as many things as possible to make the temporary school like the original school; we did not want it to be a terrible move to the temporary school!” Mrs Ellis explained to all of the children that all of the early year’s equipment had been swept away by the ferocious, swirling water of the River Trent. When the pupils found out they had a week off school, some were happy that they got a week off but some weren’t as their houses had been flooded. The following pupils were asked what they enjoyed most about going to the tem-

SchoolIn every class, Council! every year the pupils of Gunness and Burr-

PGL 2013 here we come By Luisa Estella Franey

By Luisa Estella Franey ingham C of E Primary School vote for their school councillors. In June 2014, Years 4, 5, 6 pupils at Gunness and Burr- The school councillors get elected ingham C of E Primary School are going to PGL in Gran- by their fellow class mates and tham for a fantastic adventure! they each take the role. There is The pupils at G & B Primary School will be getting to PGL on a school councillor in Year 1, 2, a bus and are staying there from Friday 20th to Monday 23rd and 3,4,5,6. will be starting the activities at 7:00 am every day. These are our school councillors There will be activities such as: Rock climbing, Quad biking, for this year: Trapeze, Archery, Horse riding, Kayaking, Fencing, Type roping, • Year 1, Alfie Wigham / Mad- Assault course, Giant swing , Abseiling, Building rafts, Problem dison Wigham solving. Abseiling because the Giant Swing was quite scary but in a fun • Year 2, Harry Baisley / I have recently watched the PGL DVD and it tells you that way and the Abseiling was a great experience!” Freya Whiting all the staff are highly trained as first aiders and are very car- “It was good fun and I liked the rooms because they are spa- • Year 3, Lauren Spicer / Ry- ing. Parents do not worry about their children as they will be in cious, reasonable showers, sinks, toilets and I loved the bunk ley Crampton highly safe cabins at PGL and there are night guards walking up beds because they were comfortable for my liking.” expressed • Year 4, Gracie Schofield / and down constantly from when the children go to bed until they Stacey Harland. Sam wigham wake up in the morning. I am looking forward to going to PGL as I have never been be- • Year 5, Nadia Biala / Jack The food bars serve delicious food and the cooks cater for any fore and I am looking forward to the various activities. Here are Wigham allergies the children may have. They get to pick their own food some of the activities that I like the sound of: The giant swing, • Year 6, Stacey Harland / from the bars and the food is always fresh. There are different because you pull a giant lever and rise from the ground and then Steven Ferrier bars for different types of food; there is also one for salads and abseil to the ground quickly. Rock climbing, as I have had previ- The councillors listen to their one for the hot food section. ous experiences of rock climbing. I am eager to see the difference peers and report any suggestions or Some of my friends have been to PGL before and this is what between the PGL rock climbing wall and the ones I have been to improvements to the Head teacher, they had to say: in the past.Building rafts, to help me and other people to develop Mrs Ellis. “I loved all of the activities because they were all fun and it their team work and social skills.Kayaking, as I love the water was a great experience!” exclaimed Maisy Oxenforth and not having experienced one before it will boost my confidence Megan Jones commented “I quite liked the Giant Swing and in the water. 16 Gunness and Burringham Cof E Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Golden Bag Hula If a child produces a good piece of work Hooping or does something special, they get to By Maisy Oxenforth and write their name on a piece of paper and Stacey Harland put it in the golden bag. Club At the end of the spring term, the golden bag is drawn (like a raffle) and if a By Maisy Oxenforth and Mrs McCarthy has created a special name is drawn out, the child gets to select Easter incentive, which takes place an Easter egg. Stacey Harland throughout the spring term. We have a golden bag in the classroom, along with several Easter eggs (six this Right: The golden bag. Hula hooping is a very exciting club, it year). contains lots of movements, and it is very relaxing and you get taught tricks to do while you are hula hooping. The teacher who takes part in it and helps you learn is called Miss S Howarth, a very talented Help at the drop in zone lady because she can do lots of different tricks. There must be about 14 By Maisy Oxenforth – 15 pupils who go to the hall after-school from Year 1, all the way up to Year 6. It seems easier The drop-in-zone is a wonderful place where you go if you are in doubt with some- for the little Year 1 pupils because they do it thing in a lesson. You don’t have to ask a teacher, you can just go. Either a teacher a lot more in P.E, but quite hard for the Year will come and help you or a class expert will help you. Class experts are people who 6’s, because they don’t practise as much as understand the lesson and they wear a band so everyone knows that you are a class they are busy revising. expert. There are a lot of different hula hoop Luisa Estella-Franey was asked if the drop-in-zone helps her and she replied: “ Yes, but I tricks that are possible including: haven’t been in it before so I’m not sure.” • Bending down on your Khyah Shearman was asked if she likes the drop-in-zone and she said “ Yes because it seems knees; to help me a lot.” • doing lunges; Stacey Harland was asked if she has been helped at the drop in zone and she quoted: “Not • running around and keeping yet.” it on your hips; The drop in zone really helps most children when they are stuck with something in the • Twirling around and putting middle of a lesson. your hands in the hula hoop. Young Voices concert 2014 On 21st It was an amazing experience. We had to learn and By Maisy Oxenforth January perform dance moves at Young Voices and there were 2014, Gun- dancers there to prompt us. The conductor was David ness and Burringham travelled to Sheffield Arena for Young Lawrence. He describes Young Voices as “the jewel in my Voices with part of class 4/5/6. Voices is where lots year.” of choirs and schools get together to form one mas- Stacey Harland (aged 10) was questioned if she sive choir. Their parents are invited and tickets are £18 each. Usually there are some celebrities singing enjoyed Young Voices and she answered “Yes, it was quite there to entertain the children. This year it was Sta- amusing.” cey Solomon and she sang some songs from her new Aaron Smith (aged 11) was asked what his favourite album. song was and why and he replied “Pop Medley because it Every year the schools perform a pop medley and there are lots of other songs. You have to be there at 2pm for a was the longest song.” rehearsal and you go through all of the songs. Some of the Khyah Shearman (aged 10) was asked what her songs that we sang include: Mr Blue Sky, Weather Medley, Pop Medley, Lean on me, Oh the thinks you can think, The favourite part of Young Voices was and why and she Lord’s Prayer, You Raise me up, Hallelujah, Family Film Young Voices 2014 answered “The experience of the dimming in the arena and fun, Folk songs of England, Living on a Prayer, Higher and school. Mrs McCarthy, Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Ellis, and Mrs the millions of YV torches shining in the stadium.” Higher. Before we went, we did lots of practising every day at Fletcher all went to Young Voices. Working out at Fitness Fitness club is an after school club sports hall. that is related to sport activities. This fitness club is about getting fit It is on a Thursday evening that starts By Stacey Harland week by week and including different at 3:30pm and ends at 4:30pm, however it DVDs every other week; Fitness club is is quite popular because a lot of people go a very fun and tiring club it also is about there is approximately 13 students go, you the fitness DVD is called Davina McCall, challenging yourself to see how long you also learn lots of different sport things, we do it in the hall, which is normally our can do hard activities for.

17 Luddington Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Local school gardening club At break time members of garden- ing club helpfully tend to the school By Ellie edited by Olly gardens. There are 10 children in the and Dan group. There are 2 in class 1, 1 in class 2 and 6 in class 3. All of the members are very passionate about gardening or just enjoy gardening. We had a competition to see who was the best at growing plants including rocket, Casablanca potatoes, Lord Leicester tall peas, French dwarf beans, carrots, lettuce and cabbage. Here are the thoughts of some of the members: Henrietta says: It is so cool. Jack says: Its makes him actually do something at break. Jobe says: It gives him something to do at break. He enjoys this particular club becuase of him being able to get away from hassle and problems. Ebony says: It’s good. There are 2 leaders who are Ebony Davie and Olly Smith. The South Axhol- me Lions donated our shed and then put a plaque on it saying ‘donated by the South Axholme Lions’. We are very grateful to them for giving us the shed and we now have plenty of room to store our tools. Luddington and Garthorpe at gardening club Primary school pets The Harvest By Ebony edited by Dan and Olly Cheddar Festival Cheddar is a Syrian hamster and lives in the Reception class. She has soft white fur with ginger patches on her body. We asked Miss Rhodes why she chose Cheddar and this is By Olly and Dan what she said: “I chose Cheddar because she was up for adoption and because it would help reception learn how to look after a pet and I really loved her.” The Harvest Festival was on Friday We asked some of the children in the Reception class why they 11th October. We sang lots of songs like Cheddar. and we brought in lots of food. We practised songs with Miss Rhodes a few weeks before Harvest Festival so that we knew them well to sing in front of our parents. We sang some modern songs and some traditional harvest hymns. The Reception Class sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Mouse Story Class 2 all had to dress up as mice as they were acting out a story about some mice at Harvest time. This is part of the story: Maximus Mouse lives in a church with Cheddar lots of other mice. His friend Patrick, - lives in the Sunday school cupboard with his wife Paula and their mouslings. If there was one season that Maximus Olivia said: “I like it when Cheddar yawns because you can see looked forward to more than any other- her two front teeth and her little pink tongue.” harvest time. Maisie said: “I think it’s cute when Cheddar runs round and Harvest Prayer round on her wheel.” Class 1 recited the Harvest prayer. Tommy and Toffee At home time the teachers shared Toffee and Tommy are male guinea pigs who live in Class 1. out all the fruit and vegetables between Toffee is a brown colour, whereas Tommy is black and white. Mrs the children for us to give to our next door Render got them both in 2009 from Jobe’s (a pupil in class 3) neighbours or old people that we know. mum in Garthorpe. The guinea pigs are both 5 years old, but Tof- The people we give the food to are always fee is slightly older. 4 girls in class 3 (Ebony, Charlotte, Charli- very pleased. We have done this for the Brooke and Samantha) look after the guinea pigs and clean them past few years now, and sometimes we out every Monday and Friday. Toffee and Tommy’s favourite food have even had letters of thanks sent in to Toffee is celery and cucumber. They like to go outside in nice weather. school. 18 Luddington and Garthorpe Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Wonderful World Book Day

By Samantha Ratcliffe and Harry Davie

On the 6th March 2014 it was World Book Day. To celebrate we dressed up as book characters. Some people dressed as pirates, princess, fairies, Disney characters and loads more. At break some of us walked round the playground and took pictures of the people who dressed up. At the end of the day we were given World Book Day vouchers to buy some of our favourite books.

Charli-Brooke Lockwood dressed as Maddie Smith dressed as Angelina ballerina, Jonathon Lilliman dressed as James from James and the Giant Peach Snow White and Samantha Ratcliffe dressed as an ugly sister from Cinderella. Awesome Wake and shake dance competition 2014

Archery club By Ebony Davie and Tamara Donnelly Booth

By Dan Elliot Every Tuesday for the past few months, some KS2 girls and boys practised a dance routine to perform at the Wake and Shake dance competition. Two dancers from Our school now has an archery club the Street Beat Dance Academy came in to teach and on Wednesdays and Thursdays start- choreograph a Hip-Hop routine. ing on 19th and 20th of March, but On the 20th March, Luddington and Garthorpe Primary, only years 4, 5 and 6 can attend. Mrs along with lots of other schools in the North Lincolnshire Render is running the club. You learn area, travelled to the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. The whole about the different types of bows and competition was run by the School Sports Network. On the day we were excited and nervous at the same time. learn skills that help you earn badg- We were the last to perform, so we got to see everyone else’s es. It is a safe sport as long as you fol- performances before we went on stage. To perform the dance low all the rules and etiquette. we wore plain black jogging bottoms, black trainers/pumps, Here is what some of the pupils said: red tops and red accessories. Ollie, who took part the previous year, When we got on stage we were all very nervous because says that he thinks it’s awesome, because we had to dance in front of hundreds of people. We also had it is something you might not be able to our parents watching us, so that made us feel a bit better. get to do at home and gives it a rating of Straight after our dance routine, the judges commented on 10 out of 10. our performance and then we left the stage and waited for the Oliver Webster says that archery club results. Unfortunately we did not win an award but we did is awesome and gives it a rating of 10 out come home with some certificates for taking part. of 10. We interviewed some of the dancers who took part to see Adam says that it was awesome as well what they thought of the day: and gives archery club a rating of 10 out Charlotte said: “I didn’t care that we didn’t win anything of 10. because we all had lots of fun!” Henrietta says that it’s really fun and Kiera said: “I loved it when we went on and off the stage gives it a rating of 10 out of 10. because everyone was clapping and cheering for us.” Dan thinks that it is epic and gives it Melissa said: “I liked watching all the other people per- another rating of 10 out of 10. form.”

3 Luddington and Garthorpe Primary Shool: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Football Come Dine With Me! Fun in By Henrietta Farrar

In March, April and May class 2 and 3 took part in a cooking contest. We split summer into 6 groups and each group got a chance to cook a 3 course meal for at least 4 Gov- ernors who then have to decide which is the best. Each group had to plan a menu and buy the ingredients off the internet; term our groups only had a budget of £10. Here are the meals the 6 groups cooked: Ebony’s group: Starter-Bruchette By Oliver Webster Main- Goats cheese ravioli with sage and tomato sauce Dessert-Eton mess During summer term on Thursdays Ellie’s group after school at 3:30 to 4:30. Mr Cul- Starter- Pasta Salad len, class one’s teacher, runs football Main-Vegetable Stew and Dumplings club. We do alot of drills and exercis- Dessert-Easter cake es and at the end we play a match. Oliver Webster’s group: We practise passing, shooting, head- Starter- Vegetable sausage rolls Main- Vegetable paella ing and dribbling. The pupils who Dessert-Carob apple cake go to football club are Ellie, Jessica, Olivia’s group: Tamara, Daniel, Dan, Ollie, Lewis, Starter- Fruit salad Oliver, Leo, Leah, Charlotte, Jobe, Main- Baked cheesy pasta with garlic Kiera, Adam, Sam, Alfie, Harry, Ol- bread ivia and Lorna. Dessert-Crepes Sam said that he enjoys the matches. Lewis’ group: Ollie and Lewis said that they like Starter- Lettuce, fried tomato grated Mr. Cullen running it.Daniel said mozzarella cheese with garlic mushrooms that he enjoyed the penalty shoot out. Main-Chicken Tikka curry with Nan Tamara said that she bread enjoyed the matches. Dessert-Fruit cocktail with ice cream Jobe said he liked learning skills. We interviewed a few people about the Harry said that he enjoyed the matches. experience and here’s what they said; Leo said that he enjoyed the matches and Melissa: I thought it was really excit- drills. Mr. ing. Cullen said that he liked seeing improve- Leo: I thought it was really fun cooking. ment. Ol- iver said that he enjoyed everything about football club! We asked twenty people how they rat- ed it out of ten and the majority of them said 10 out of 10. PGL adventure! We are hoping that Mr.Cullen will or- ganise a football tournament for the local schools this term. By Charlotte Elliott

PGL is a camp where some pupils Quicksticks from Year 5 and 6 go to at Caythorpe Court near Grantham and stay in a log cabin for a week. hockey The food is different everyday, they have quite fatty foods like burgers and fries, but there is a salad bar as well. The pupils there have to go to their rooms at 9 tournament pm and lights out at 10 pm. Before they go We went to the Althorpe and Keadby to bed they play ambush. tournament. the 4 teams were made You play ambush in the dark, the pu- up of pupils from class 2 and 3. pils split into two groups, one group hides The teams we played against were and the other group seeks. In the day you Althorpe and keadby, Crowle primary do all the usual activities such as the gi- and Eastoft. The date was Tuesday 11th ant swings, high ropes, challenge Here February 2014. The bravest player was is what some pupils said about PGL last Adam because he took a stick to the face, year: cut wrist and carried on but his team lost What was it like? all the matches. Dan Elliott – I really enjoyed PGL The people who took part were: Daniel Ratcliffe – PGL was cool. Alfie H, Dan, Harry, Leo , Dylan, Alfie, Adam Jenkinson – It was really fun. Ebony, Charli-brooke,Samantha, Henri- Ebony Davie – Well on a Olly Smith – PGL was awe- Adam Jenkinson – Quite a few etta, Adam, Daniel, Melissa, Lewis. Olly, some Was there anything scary? things, (I’m scared of heights.) scale of 1-10 probably 9-10 Oliver, Ellie, Gabrielle, Brett and Char- Dan Elliott – The high Olly Smith –No not really. Samantha – Definite- lotte. ropes was reasonably scary. Here is what a few pupils that Everyone had a magnificent chance to ly 10-10, it was really fun Daniel Ratcliffe – There was this gi- went to PGL this year say: score and enjoyed the games. ant swing which was quite scary. On a scale of 1-10 how good was it? Charlotte – 8-10 it was lots of fun. 20 Luddington and Garthorpe Primary School: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Fish fun at The Deep The pupils in our group were Sam, Har- By Olivia Clark and Alfie ry, Alfie, Olivia, Tamara, Maddie and Kiera. Maw edited by Jack Shaw and We walked for a bit then we came across a Charli-Brooke Lockwood big tank with colourful fish in it. Next we saw some sharks and clown fish and then we ate our packed lunch. We saw jelly fish which were transparant On Thursday 16th January we went to and before we got in the lift Miss Hague took The Deep because the school boiler was a funny photo of us. After that we all went getting replaced. to the gift shop and bought some souvenirs. All the school went except for the little All the children then watched the staff feed ones in nursery. We went on a double-deck- sharks and on the way out we saw some tur- er bus and we saw the KC Stadium from the tles . bus. Once we got there we learned about We interviewed some of the children and coral reefs, and after that we got into our asked what was their favourite thing was groups and explored The Deep. about the trip.

Year 4 at the deep

Daniel: He liked watching the staff feed- ing the sharks. Dylan: He liked the jelly fish. Maddie: She liked the sharks. Sam: He liked experiencing the different types of fish and their different colours. Jack: He liked the under water lift. Charli-brooke: Liked everything.

School Council Members Elected POWER DEBATE We have meetings about improving We got into groups and made posters. school fairs and what to include in as- By Ollie Smith and Carys Shaw By Brett Howden Then on Wednesday we did the debate and semblies for special occasions. Some- Mrs Render flimed it times we tell Mrs Render some of the ideas from the meetings. Tamara-I like sorting out what we could In February Class 3 had a power de- The votes were in! The following members of the school have for school and I think that it is 8/10. bate to decide which source of energy 1st wind power with 9 votes council gave their opinions about how they Leo-I like changing things for the school is the best to use out of the following: 2nd solar power with 5 votes feel about being a member of the council. and I think that it is 7/10. Wind 2nd wave power with 5 votes Interviews Carys-I like sorting out things for our Wave 4th coal energy with 0 votes Jack-I like making important decisions school and I think that it is 10/10. Solar 4th nuclear energy with 0 votes and I think that it is 10/10. Ollie-I like being in charge and I think Coal So wind power won as it is a sustain- Harry- I like representing the school that it is 8/10. Nuclear able form of energy. We have just had one and I think that it is 9/10. If you are interested in the school coun- built near us too. Ebony-I like making fundraising ideas cil for next year you need to put your name and I think that it is 9/10. forward. A taste of history Puppet and film workshop At the beginning of October at The Axholme Academy Year 5 made Puppets By Jack Shaw and Charli-Brooke with a black or white sock, paper shred- dings, pompoms, wool, string, some fabric By Melissa HowdenLockwood to decorate the puppet, ice – lolly stick and A lady came into school one day and an elastic band. At the end of the sock we helped us bake food that was popu- put an ice lolly stick in the middle to be lar during the Second World War. We used as a back bone . We then put a small making the puppets and the best part was made lentil soup, bread, ice-cream and elastic band at the top of the sock to se- videoing it!” cure the head. chocolate cake with smarties on top. Jack said “I thought it was fantastic On the second week we finished making We were then asked to fill in a sheet and I really enjoyed it.” and decorating the puppets and started to about what we liked, what we didn’t like Samantha said “I liked making the plan our film. On the third week, we vid- and what we would make again. clothes for the puppets.” eoed it. Charli-Brooke liked the ice-cream and Once the film was finished Miss Dray- I interviewed some of the pupils who didn’t like the soup and would like to make ton from The Axholme Academy put the went to The Axholme Academy and asked the chocolate cake again. films onto a DVD and sent it to our school. them what their favourite part of the pro- I’m glad I wasn’t born in the war be- I hope Year 4 children get to enjoy the A Taste of History tasting time ject was. cause some of the food wasn’t very nice. workshop next year as much as we did. Charli –Brooke said “I really enjoyed 21 St Norbert’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Table Tennis Club Axholme Athletics By Harriet Hall and Toby Poole Our Table Tennis Club started on 10th Whatever lap we were on, the lady would January. Mr Rush our coach taught us put that many fingers up so we wouldn’t get the skills to be able to play this exciting By Owen Noble and Grace Peacock perplexed. sport. Many pupils took part in this ex- The field events included: javelin, high traordinary club. Lots of us found this stepper, long jump and vertical jump. You really fun because it was a new sport that people haven’t played before. On Tuesday 19th November, some of have to be nimble and try not to touch the We do this club after school on a Friday Class Five’s pupils travelled to the Ax- obstacles; the person with the fastest time afternoon, from 3pm until 4pm.We have holme Academy to compete in various won. learnt different shots and how to rally and different sports, such as: one-lap hur- Once everyone had completed their races, keeping the ball moving. The rules say that dle, javelin, high stepper, long jump a lady (who must have been in charge) called you have to let the ball bounce on each side and three-lap sprint. all the tired schools into the middle of the so you can get points. Ella Hamilton, said: “I have learnt how to play Table Tennis As the class arrived, kind students guid- sports hall. She thanked everyone for visit- ing the school for this amazing day. properly without hitting anything! Now ed us to the hall in which we would be rac- I know the rules to play and can tell my Then the places were revealed; St Nor- ing. We sat down on a bench and a lady told friends how to play.” us where all the events were and who was bert’s came third - an improvement on last Everyone was amazed when the oppor- going first. There were two main categories: year. Althorpe & Keadby were the winners. tunity for the new club was offered to us. field and track. Our class developed the skills of being a On the last day, we did a competition where Track events were hurdles and sprints good sport. We really enjoyed our visit to there were 5 tables. If you won, you would around a small track, half the length of the the Axholme Academy and, if we had the op- move up a table and the top table was the hall. To start the race, a different lady shout- portunity to come again, I’m sure we would winner of that day. You had to keep the ball moving for a rally and you had to let the op- ed a loud: “On your marks, get set, GO!” accept. Skipping for life challenge The Swimming Gala The swimming Gala took place at Rid- dings Pool on Tuesday 18th March By James Ferguson encourages fitness and fun 2014, from 9am to 12pm. On Wednesday 29th January, we did The team went and I was part of this team. Mrs Fowles looked after us while we were waiting to compete. There were several an exciting challenge called Skip- By Josh Meadows different events. We travelled with guardians, parents or teachers. Jac and Amy went 4Life. This exciting project encour- through to the finals. In the finals, Amy came 2nd and Jac came 6th. In the end, we ages everyone to skip more - boys or Challenge. Very few of us succeeded the came 7th out of 8. girls. The purpose of their visit was to first time around, but most of us had never The breaststroke was challenging; I would suggest that you need push back like an en- encourage us to think more about fit- done it and couldn’t get through the first gine. The skills you need are to be a good swimmer and a good athlete. There were seven ness and, of course, skip more. jump. We interviewed children, who told other teams: Belton, Crowle, Westwoodside, Epworth, St Martin’s, Haxey and Althorpe. We were able to take part in a school us: “It was awesome, it helps our muscles.” Westwoodside won and Epworth came second. Eleven people went in our school. I thought challenge called the Long Rope Challenge. When the Skip4Life team came back to it was brilliant and was fun for everybody involved. Amy explained: “It was fun.” The aim of this challenge is to run into the see if we could get a higher score, we got Harriet said: “It was really good.” Callum said: “It was amazing.” Other children told rope, complete three skips and then run one hundred and three! The challenge was us that the event was fun, healthy and exciting. Fletcher said it was amazing because his back out without interfering with the rope. great! teacher was there and cheered him on. There were many events; everyone there enjoyed it Class 5’s first score was sixty-eight skips. One child, James, explained: “It was and all thought it was brilliant. The mixed medley was a particularly popular activity. Class 4 achieved seventy-six, whilst Class great and we got a high score but Class 4 3 scored forty-nine. It was very entertain- still won!” ing. We all received a certificate and a stick- Once we completed this task, we start- er to say that we had completed the chal- ed on a new task called Double Dutch The Crucial Crew lenge. would you like to go to McDonalds. Howev- er, they could take you somewhere else. Ad- By Amy Proctor ditionally, if some drunk people came and offered you some beer, you should not take Sports Ambassadors arrive! it as it could make you very ill and your On the 14th March, Class 5 took a fan- body wouldn’t be able to cope with it. We Bronwyn Hardcastle, Max Poole, tastic visit to the Life wise Centre in were told to be wary of strangers approach- Liam Ravenhill and Amy Proctor were By Bronwyn Hardcastle Rotherham. Crucial Crew is an event ing you and if they did we were advised to selected to take part in some training and Max Poole put on by emergency services which go home. include: Fire and Rescue, Police, St To handle a house fire, we need to check at the Pods to become Sports Ambas- John’s Ambulance and some people the bedroom door with the back of our hand sadors. A Sports Ambassador is some- from the British Red Cross. and if it’s hot there is a fire outside. As the one who leads small group activities protecting the cones; if you get caught by We were actively involved in different fire grows stronger and stronger, smoke and games with a particular class or the dragon, you have to put the beanbags situations, including: crossing the roads will start coming under the door. To stop back and return to the starting line. The year group. We taught the children safely, behaving on a bus correctly, magis- this from happening, put bedding under next game we learnt about was ‘Bosch’ trates court, park, safe at last, not trusting the door to stop the smoke from coming in. how to play nicely in teams and also which is a game in the Paralympics. For strangers, handling a bedroom fire, steal- Call the emergency services on 999. Open how to listen carefully to instructions. this game, you need four people to play; ing, drugs and drunkenness and being safe the window and shout: “Help!.” When we arrived at the Pods, we had you also need a big ball and two small on the internet. Being under the influence of both alcohol to go into the hall and sit in our groups, We learned that pelican crossings are and drugs is very dangerous and it makes balls for each group. The aim of the game we had to list the qualities a leader needs, designed to help us with our road safety your body very unhealthy. Also when you is to get the ball as close to the big one as such as: listening skills, confidence, team- and to use them when we were crossing have too much alcohol it makes your eye possible. There was also a game called work, patience, determination and perse- the roads. Owen Noble was chosen to sit in sight very blurry and you also start to wob- ‘Tag rugby’. Tag Rugby is where you have verance. We also played a few mini games a red car, while another child crossed the ble about a bit. Drinking is a very horrible before we ate our packed lunch. We asked some tags stuck to a belt and there are two road. The other child was listening to music habit and we know not to do this to our own so was not able to hear the traffic around body. Liam what inspired him to accept this role teams. The opposing team have to try to her.! We also learnt about First Aid and what and he explained: ‘The trip to the pods was get your tags, as well as trying to score a try. The rules are simple: you have to We experienced what it was like to be in to do if someone fell unconscious. You lay very inspiring and has taught me how to a Magistrates Court and how long we could the casualty flat on his or her back and you pass backwards and you have to have two lead more sports.’ go to prison for if we did something wrong. look at his or her body to see if he or she is One of the mini games was called ‘Drag- hands on the ball. The last game was long- For people over the age of ten, but under breathing. Then, using two of your fingers, ons Den’, to play this game; you need to rope skipping; this is really simple: all you eighteen, there is a place just the same as tilt his or her head back and put your ear have more than three people, two bean- need is a rope and three people or more prison; it is against the law to go to an adult near to his or her mouth to see if you can bags and some cones. The aim of the game to play. It was a great day and the Sports prison if you are under the age of eighteen. hear the oxygen coming out. We use the leg is to steal the beanbags and take them Ambassadors learnt a lot from the experi- In the park scenario, we heard how an- closest to you, crossing it over the other leg back to base. However, there is a dragon ence. yone could come up to you and ask if you to turn them onto. 22 St Norbert’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Stem Fair Grounds Visit could choose from. We could cover them in paper to make By Grace and Owen them look attractive. Different groups fitted a motor, a pul- ley and a drive-belt. The motor powered the drive-belt to turn around the pulley which makes the ride spin round During the week beginning 17th March, Class Five con- and round. To make the pulley, we were given two circular structed fairgrounds with the help and support of STEM pieces of cardboard and a round piece of wood. We had to ambassadors. STEM means Science, Technology, Engi- glue them together with the wood in the middle. The drive- neering, and Maths. They visit schools to inspire more belt was an elastic band and we put one end of the elastic children to be involved with Science and Engineering. band around the pulley and the other around the motor. The two men were called Stuart and Steve, and both On Friday afternoon, every group had to plan a pres- used to work at the steelworks. The two men showed us entation. It had to explain how sturdy the ride was. Did videos of how rides at Alton Towers work. Next, Stuart the ride spin smoothly? What materials did you use? We told us that we had to design a rotary motion fairground then had to demonstrate how our ride worked to the whole ride. We could choose our theme; for example: Candy, Min- class. ions (little, yellow monsters from Despicable Me) Rugby Mrs Amys (Teaching Assistant) was the judge. She and Space. chose two winners. Stuart and Steve also gave a prize to Our teacher (Mr Dawson) read out our names and sort- the person who gave the best presentation. They gave an- ed us into groups of three or four. We then had to decide other team the prize for who worked together the best. Stu- art and Steve told us the abbreviation for Team which was which design to use. Building our rides with Stuart and Steve. There were lots of various different materials that we TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE. Safe School Ambassadors keep you happy Saint Norbert’s Safe School Ambassadors are a team Norbert’s pupils’ school lives. Children who come to the bus of children who ensure the happiness of pupils. By Ella C and Olivia B stop are always greeted by a friendly smile. Every year, there is a new election for the Safe School We have a Safe School survey every few months to see Ambassadors. First, we volunteer to be a part of the how happy children are in our school. The results are al- group. Then, we get voted for by the other children in the good example. At play-time, two pupils from the SSA team ways pleasing and prove that our school is a safe and hap- class. Next, we have a vote within the group to decide wear yellow Good Buddy hats. This means that they are py environment. We have meetings once a week to discuss who will become the co-ordinator and who will be the as- in charge of making sure children are cheerful and safe in our ideas and the issues in our school. Six months ago, we sistant co-ordinator. Each person has to prepare a speech, the playground. We have a Buddy Bus Stop, where chil- had an outdoor classroom built in the playground. We have explaining why they should take on leadership roles. dren can go when they feel sad, left out or lonely. Our team also recently bought some new toys, to improve the quality The children who are Safe School Ambassadors set a are always eager to help and make improvements to Saint of the children’s play-time. St Barnabas Cathedral visit Kc Stem By Luke Slaney and Maddison Baron By Callum Burgin Three children - Maddison Baron, Luke Slaney and Oliver Crewe - went to represent St Norbert’s Catholic Primary Voluntary On the 28th November 2013, we went to KC Academy at St Barnabas’ Cathedral, ending Stadium - the home of Hull City F.C. We went the Year of Faith with lots of other Catholic there to take part in a day of Science, Technol- schools. ogy, Engineering and Maths – STEM. It was a Saturday morning and we were Our first activity was to build an L.E.D light. We picked up at 9:30 am. It took about an hour got one piece of sponge with a circular hole in and a half to drive to Nottingham. We went the middle and in the centre was a small round into St Barnabas’ Cathedral Hall with lots battery. Secondly, we got two pieces of plastic of other schools coming to end the Year of with no hole in the middle we put that around Faith. the sponge. Lastly, we got our L.E.D light and Five minutes before the mass started, a made sure the two connectors touched the priest began calling out the names of schools battery; we then wrapped a sticker around it to that had come to line up (the schools that This is a picture of Mddison Baron, Luke Slaney and Oliver Crewe. keep it secure. were furthest away stood at the front of those ones who were the closest stood at munion. The symbol of the Year of Faith - and Mr Dawson but, before that, we went Moving on, we went to another workshop the back). As our school was further away, three photos of Mary - was in front of the to have a Toby Carvery! When we were fin- which was amazing; you had to make your own we stood at the front and held the St Nor- altar in the cathedral. ished, we went on the long journey home. bubble bath! It was called bubble trouble. It had bert’s banner, walking through the gardens When Mass was over, we walked out into We were allowed to keep the Mass card blue glitter and orange bubble dye. You had to and into the Cathedral. While we were in the gardens and back into the hall. Oliver which we got at the Cathedral - the program prepare a presentation about your design. The the Cathedral, there was a long Mass with was taken home by his parents; Luke and about the mass with prayers and hymns. children had different roles to fulfil, such as con- hymns and prayers. There was also com- Maddison were taken home by Mrs Tonge We got home at around 7:30pm. struction managers, presentation manager and someone who checked the smell and texture. We had to explain how much the product cost Fair Trade Fun raises money for charity to produce and how much it would sell for. We discussed where it was going to sell and how big chocolate. There was also a healthier I think a lot of people enjoy giving their the bottle was. By Amy Proctor option of raisins available for anyone money because it goes to charity and also who didn’t like or couldn’t eat choco- because it involves a bit of chocolate. Some Everyone enjoyed it; one buy told us: “It is an amazing thing to be part of.” late. people might not want any chocolate and On the 28th March, the pupils of St that’s maybe why they don’t bring in any We were allowed to eat them outside as After eating our packed lunch, we learned about Norbert have brought money in to long as we finished them before we came money. water safety with the Lifeboat Team. They told school for the Fair Trade stall, held back in to school. I asked Max Poole what I also asked Ella Hamilton if she liked us about the dangers of tombstoning into water. in the school hall. The stall sold many he thought about the Fair Trade stall; he chocolate; she replied, “Yes - I really like different types of chocolate: white said: “I could have eaten it all, because it chocolate and I’m really pleased I brought Finally, we went to a class on magnets, learning chocolate, dark chocolate and milk all looked so nice!” some money for the Fair Trade stall.” about how different magnets work. Everyone 23 St Norbert’s Catholic Primary Academy: Axholme Alliance April 2014 Vocations week celebrated We celebrated Vocations Week at St. Dominic (10) said he would like to be other people’s different vocations. I have Norbert’s during the week beginning a policeman, whilst Faith (9) feels her vo- always wanted to be a vet and Vocations Monday 3rd February 2014. cation is to be a singer. We interviewed Week inspired me even further.” A variety of people kindly gave up their Harry Griffiths (9) who told us: “I enjoyed The last person we interviewed was a great week; I felt inspired and all the time to come into our school and talk Lucy Allen (10) and this is what she told visitors were very inspirational. I liked about their vocations for half an hour. A us: “I enjoyed this fascinating week be- ‘vocation’ is a calling from God. Those peo- asking questions and all the answers were cause lots of visitors came in and talked ple included: Father Gabriel (our priest); encouraging. I have a better understand- two Muslim visitors from Saint Lawrence ing of what I would like to do in later life; about their vocations. I would like to be a MP put in Academy in Scunthorpe, who discussed I would like to be a pilot.” make-up artist and Vocations Week has their religion; Reverend Jonathan, a min- We interviewed Max Harte (9) who ex- encouraged me to be a make-up artist ister from Epworth; our Chair of Gover- plained: “I enjoyed Vocations Week and even more.” nors (Mrs Robinson) and our Vice Chair it was really nice to have people in our We enjoyed the week and all of the visi- school who could explain about their call- the spotlight (also Mrs Robinson). In addition, Mr Percy tors inspired us greatly, giving us a better - our local MP – came in to discuss his wo ing from God; we know how to react when understanding of what we would like to do rk. we are called from God. I would like to be We asked the visitors questions about a rugby player.” in the future. A group of children wrote By Ella C & Olvia B their vocations such as: What is your job? Next, we interviewed Maddison Baron letters to the visitors, expressing our What job did you want to do when you (9) and her answer was: “I enjoyed Vo- gratitude to them for taking time out from were a child? cations Week. It was fun learning about their busy schedules to discuss their lives. On the 28th of February 2014, Mr Percy - our local MP - visited Saint Norbert’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy. Our visitor came to tell us about his role in parliament and also what he does out of parliament. He explained how be- ing an MP affected how much he was at home and how much he sees his family. We asked him questions about his job. For example, we asked him: Why did you want to do this job? What does your job include? Did you always want to do this job? He told us that he used to be a teacher and hadn’t always wanted to be an MP but he changed his mind after realising that he would like to make a difference. He explained that he spent most of his time in London, but that he enjoys visiting schools and other places too. He is the MP for Brigg and Goole. His visit was very in- teresting and informative; we hope he can come again. Chinese S.T.E.M aids F1 challenge As 2013 came to an end, two STEM what the car should be like. We watched a nated, we knew when to set off the car. We (Science, Technology, Engineering and fascinating video showing us races by chil- pressed a button to activate it and record Maths) ambassadors - Stuart and Ste- dren from all over the world. the reaction time. There was a start and First, we made a holder for the gas cyl- finish sign and a piece of string for the car New Year ve - willingly gave up their free time inder, our power source; this was chilled in to run along. The piece of string was need- to come into our school, helping us to a fridge. That made it a fair race because ed to keep the car on course and helped the complete the F1 Schools’ Challenge. the temperature could affect the speed; this car to run in a straight line. The children were very excited that would make sure no-one had an advantage. As the race drew near, nervous children the much liked and well-known ‘Wiz- Next, we built the base of our car out of the ran frantically around, adding the final ards of Tech’ had once again agreed to card and added the supports for the straw pieces to their cars in the hope that they that would eventually go through the mid- would win! Finally, it was time for the all- work with us. dle. After that, Steve punched holes in it for important race; the first car was brought During the first session of STEM, we the axles to hold the wheels. Finally, we at- up to the start line and its rapid speed re- learned rapidly that it was very important tached all the separate pieces together be- sulted in a time of approximately 25mph. to build an aerodynamically-shaped car to fore adding the top of the car and the straw. Owen Noble (10), another pupil from St reduce the amount of air resistance. We The gas cylinder was put on right before it Norbert’s, explained: “The F1 Challenge spent some time completing practice exer- was raced. A fellow pupil - Max Poole (11) was a fun and exciting activity, although By Ellie-Mae Hasselby-Kirk cises to do with the F1 challenge, preparing - explained, “I enjoyed the experience of the most enjoyable part, in my opinion, was us for the real race. Some of the practice ex- working in a team and designing our car.” the race.” It took the winning car 0.754 sec- We made a dragon by using ready-made ercises included verbal questions, drawing The race track incorporated: five rose- onds at approximately 34mph to arrive at strips and rectangular pieces of red, yel- practice models and writing descriptions of red lights; when the last red light illumi- the finish line. low, white, orange and green card. With the red card, we drew a dragon-shaped head before cutting it out. Next, we got a white piece of card and Going wild on Crowle Moors drew triangular-shaped teeth; we also cut them out and stuck them on to the head. Af- At the beginning of October, Class of tadpoles and frogs. The pond was sur- terwards, we cut out some dragon eyes and 5 went on a visit to Crowle Moors to By Ellie-Mae Hasselby-Kirk rounded by Bullrushes and purple Violets; stuck them on. We made the body with red look at the wild flowers and to see if it looked very pretty. and yellow strips of card to make a concerti- we could find any wild animals in their want to scare any animals away. First, we As we carried on walking, we saw tall na-shaped body. The green paper was used own environment. saw some rabbits hopping around as if they trees with mushrooms on them. the mush- to make the tail; we got the thin strips of When we arrived on the moors, we didn’t have a care in the world. rooms were poisonous, but they didn’t look card and scraped the scissors across the pa- walked along a rough track hoping to find We saw a pond that had been built it. There were also some beautiful flowers per to make it curly. That’s how you make a wild animals such as: rabbits, snakes and to provide a home for tadpoles, frogs and such as: Daffodils, Daisies and a Cherry dragon, it is very easy! dears. We all had to be quiet as we didn’t newts. We were lucky enough to see lots Blossom tree. 24