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Friday 11th November 2016 Issue 12 NSPCC comes to visit! By Fernrainforest

On Thursday 29th September, the amazing charity. We were a l s o NSPCC came to visit us for the super excited to start learning think first time. The PowerPoint was all our math questions. Then that the NSPCC are very kind presented by Cathy and Buddy for their finale, they had three to sad children.” Naomi (Year 6) (their mascot, which is a speech awesome quotes: 1. I have the agreed, “it was good, and I bubble). right to speak out and stay enjoyed learning about all the In this assembly, they had a safe (we whispered this to different types of abuse.” PowerPoint which included: ourselves). 2. You have the One week after their first visit, interactive activities, videos and right to speak out and stay they came back in and told us fun slides. One of the interactive safe (we said this to the how much we raised. We raised activities was that Cathy showed person next to us). 3. We all over £900! That is a lot of us an empty sack and put a brick have the right to speak out money. On that day, everybody inside the sack (don’t worry they and stay safe (we said this in who raised money got their weren’t real) every time a pupil our loudest voices!). badges - if you got 1 signature, said a worry. Then, we had to On 4th October, the NSPCC you got the blue badge and the think of responsible adults that came back to give Year 5 and more signatures you got, the could help solve these problems. 6 a workshop. The workshop more badges you got. I got the Every time we thought of a was very good and informative blue and the yellow badge. responsible adult, Cathy took a about all different types of Everybody enjoyed the chance brick out of the bag until there abuse. These include: cyber to work with the NSPCC and were none left in the sack. Some abuse, neglect and emotional were glad we made the effort to of these adults were: Aunties, abuse. We also got the chance help. Remember 0800 1111 Uncles, Mum, Dad, Teachers, to make our own bookmarks

Carers and older brothers and and flip flaps. Erika (Year 5) sisters. was quoted as saying, “I Next, Cathy told us how we could enjoyed making the flip flaps - help the NSPCC and how we were my friends and I played a going to raise money for this game with them at break. I Science week Joy Lane Primary School have been celebrating the wonderful discoveries that scientists have made throughout history. They have learnt about different topics in science in more depth, creating young knowledgeable A Year 6 Space workshop minds. On Friday 15th October, the entire school experienced a once in a lifetime journey to space- with the Astrodome. This was a great start to science week and inspired all young minds to enjoy the wonders of science. Everybody loved the thrill of being able to touch this amazing creation. Astrodome is a huge creation designed to thrill and teach but in a fun way. We have also had many visitors coming in for assembly. We had Mr Rawlings come in to teach us about rockets with Year 5, solar power with Year 4 and an assembly on engineering. In addition, we had Miss Garret come in to do a workshop on cells for Year 5. Alyssa (Year 5) said that she really enjoyed learning about cells and thought that it was very informative. Chloe Askew (from Zoolab) also came in to talk about evolution and animals with Year 6 and Year 2. Kirsty (Year 6) thought that it was a really fun experience but a great learning opportunity as well. Joy Lane would like to thank everybody who took part and helped create this amazing event, especially the parents who came to give talks in school. Report by Axie Lottie and Bluey Gooey Year 3’s Young Voices Choir day out Joy Lane have 60 spaces for Year At the start of the term, 5s and Year 6s to go to London Year 3s went out on an and sing in a massive choir. The exciting day to the lucky people who have got in get lifeboat station in to go sometime in January 2017. are 11 catchy songs to learn in Whitstable. The trip was The location is in the O2 arena choir such as Five Guys named enjoyed especially by which is very famous because of Moe, Pop Medley 2017, You’re the Rousseau class all the thrilling songs and dances because, just before Voice, Ain’t no Mountain High that are held there. Lily [Year 5] Mrs Kyle and Mrs Enough, Birdhouse in your Soul said, “I am very excited because I Broadbent’s classes and a few more. The lucky 60 can’t wait until people see me arrived, a real-life pirate people who have got in must be singing.” ship needed help! overwhelmed because, guess Luckily, Mr Williams’s Mrs Godden, Mrs Pout and Mrs what, they get back to school at class saw the action Rawlings are leading the choir for about 11 o’clock! when the lifeboat set Joy Lane, and rehearsals are Reported by Clair Willows off. What a treat! What every Friday after school. It starts good timing! Bad luck at 3:15 and finishes at 4:15. There rest of Year 3. Let’s see if Year 3 can Role models of the school take a challenge. Can they get changed for Mr Ashley-Jones and the the school: Naomi (blue), Jacob P.E faster than 1 teachers chose new students to (red), Edith (yellow) and Dara minute? Apparently be school councillors and eco R.N.L.I volunteers can (green) are the House captains. reps to look after the pupils and get dressed into their Vice captains do the same as life jackets quicker than the school itself. The Year 6s house captains and help the 1 minute! I bet the have been chosen to be House captains; these are the teachers would like that. prefects, house captains, vice Vice captains: Kirsty (green), Zoe Surely Mr Ashley Jones captains, sports captains, would give them a (yellow), Grace (red) and Rebecca librarians and sports leaders; prize! (blue). Zoe said, “I am looking also the usual school council and forward to showing people around By Strawberry Detective eco rep. Eco reps look after the the school.” Sports captains and Year 3 bug hotels and gardening, and Champions League Football they also help pick up litter and make sure it’s safe. School On Tuesday 18th October, a few football councils help make sure the games were held for the Champions League. The premier football league’s 4 school is a fun place to be and football teams were Manchester City, Ar- they change things to make sure senal, Tottenham and last year’s winners they are safe. Kyran, Andrew, Leicester City. Last Tuesday, Arsenal Jason, Tia, Scarlett, Harrison, played against Ludogorets Razget and the score was 6-0 to Arsenal. Mrs Manson Skye, Luca, Billy and Bethany are was at the Arsenal game and said, “The all prefects and they atmosphere was fantastic as were our patrol the corridors players. We are the best team in the and make sure world by far.” Leicester City beat FC Co- penhagen 1-0. However, FC Bayer everybody is behaving. Leverkusen drew with Tottenham 0-0. House captains collect Sadly FC Barcelona beat Manchester City Dojos, tour people 5-0. By TaperingData6 ^_^ around and help around A powerful hurricane in Hurricane Matthew the Atlantic

In October, Hurricane already have been killed and Matthew swept through maybe even thousands hurt. the Caribbean, bringing The “SAVE THE CHILDREN” its bitterly cold rain drops charity says 1,300 temporary and strong winds with it shelters have been set up Year 5. “I would be at a whopping 145mph! across Haiti for people whose upset and hope for this storm The horrid hurricane had homes have been destroyed. to end for other people an almighty strength… How would you feel if your anyway…” home was destroyed and all of Food and medical support are In recent years, hurricanes your belongings were snapped on the way, but aid agencies have been destroying the or broken? say it will take millions of South coast of Haiti. “I could not live without pounds. Hundreds of people have them!” says shocked Maddy in By Chiller Chatter

Hallowe’en!

On 31st October, the best thing ever is happening. HALLOWE’EN! It is awesome because you get so much candy and you get to wear spooky masks and costumes. When you go trick or treating, you should always go with a responsible adult. Woody {Year 5} said “I love eating candy and chocolate.” You usually go to the houses that are decorated with pumpkins or anything spooky, because they are the houses that give you treats. It is a tradition to leave pumpkins out so the evil spirits don’t think they are somewhere like a graveyard and haunt your house. Erika {Year 5} said, “My birthday is 2 days before Halloween.” Let’s hope she doesn’t get any uninvited guests at her party… By Cleo Dracula

LUCKY CAT RESCUED...On 5th October a cute, brown, striped cat lost one of its nine lives. The frightened cat was spotted on a window ledge at 15:42 by one of the neighbours The parade in a block of flats. The cat was stuck 12 floors up and could not get back into the house. They called police officers, and The stranded they came with a pole and a plastic hoop to try and get the cat cat’s attention. Other officers stood below with a blanket just in case something went wrong. Luckily, the cat was all right and is now safe back with its owner. By Spooky Spider Britain’s Amazing Olympic Parade

On the Monday 17th October aspirations for the years to crowds and athletes in 2016, all the athletes that went come and for the next Trafalgar Square to to Rio came together once again Olympics. Unfortunately, it celebrate. 150,000 people to celebrate their amazing time rained for a while but that came to show their support in and achievement in Rio. All the didn’t stop anyone being the pouring rain. That shows athletes and Paralympians had excited or affect the mood. how many people appreciate fun going through Manchester They were celebrating that how hard the athletes have and taking selfies with the other the Paralympians won 147 worked. People like Jessica athletes. First, they came medals (27 more than in Ennis-Hill, Max Whitlock through the city on an open-top London) and the GB team and Ellie Simmonds came to bus while taking photos on the won 67 medals in Rio. To set celebrate our amazing way. In Albert Square they the ending scene, Rebecca Olympics. walked on the stage and told us Ferguson and Kaiser Chiefs how proud they were and their performed live in front of the By Snowpanda74 Cheating Seagull! Slovenia 0-0 England Did you see the England vs As part of Science Week, in saying, “I Slovenia match for the 2018 Year 5 we did a rocket was really World Cup qualifiers in competition where we a n n o y e d Russia? The score was 0-0 needed to build a rocket ship because we would have and Joe Hart made 4 and see how many metres it won.” Lily-Rose (Year 5) amazing saves. One of the could go. Ryves, Frank and said, “I just don’t like saves was on the news. His Soren’s rocket went the seagulls.” Erika (Year 5) best one was where Slovenia furthest but a seagull came said, “I think the seagull is hit the post and the ball and moved their rocket along very naughty.” Harry bounced into Joe Hart’s 5 centimetres so they won agreed, “I wish the seagull hands and he clawed it out. the competition! didn’t come because then it Is this England’s lucky start to the World Cup? would be fair.” By Their final length was 47m. BragPrawn20 Report by TaperingData6^_^ Lily (Year 5) was quoted as

Doctor Who Returns Are you excited for the return of Doctor Who? I know I am. Doctor Who will return in the 2016 Christmas special on BBC 1, “The return of Doctor Mysterio”. This episode will be written by Stephen Moffat, the latest Doctor Who writer. The Doctor will team up with Doctor Mysterio to fight a…you guessed it…another alien threat. This dynamic duo will be joined on their quest by an investigative journalist played by Charity Wakefield. The reason there wasn’t a season of Doctor Who this year is because Stephen is too busy doing Sherlock Series Meet 4. Stephen Moffat said, “I really like superheroes and this Doctor Christmas the Doctor dives into that world. My favourite Mysterio superhero is Clark Kent - not Superman, Clark Kent.” By Crashbanger30

Weird animals: Axolotls! Chicken Jumpers A group of ladies from a owner. In their own way, An axolotl falconry centre started they can play with owners knitting jumpers for their and interact through feeding. chickens. The chickens have The Mexican Walking They are largely neotenous been kept in a bad condition Salamander, otherwise (they stay in their larval/ where they were stored known as the axolotl, is an baby stage) and are fully together, which made them interesting amphibian aquatic (always stay in lose their feathers. Their soft which is also an exotic pet. water) unless they and furry friends now wear woolly jumpers and the Zoe (Banksy) has just metamorphose (change) into knitted coats make the little acquired an axolotl, and she a salamander. They are native only to Mexico and are things look very cute indeed. thinks they are an amazing I think that the chickens pet if you are committed extremely endangered. They come in several colours and should be very grateful enough. Although they are (considering they lost all are widely kept around a small pet, they can cost t h e i r America. They eat all sorts of over £100 to accommodate! f e a t h e r s ) live worms and can live for They are hardy creatures and it will with friendly personalities. over 10 years. Handling is a keep them They can and will learn the problem, but if you do warm. voice/appearance of their manage to touch one it feels By Candy Lover like jelly. By Axie Lottie Theseus and the Minotaur Da Vinci and Dali class (Year 5) have been learning about Greek Myths and legends. Mr Moorfield taught us about Theseus and the Minator. I enjoyed learning about the Minator because I love scary monsters. Cara was quoted as saying, “I found it very amusing and interesting to learn about it.” Alice said, “it was really interesting to watch and learn about.” Eliza said, “it was intense…” We also made a time trail to tell the story and did freaky pictures in our art book. After that we moulded a jar shape with clay - it was so messy, but we got to paint it. I think they were all fantastic. By Susie Bucket

Jacqueline Wilson books are the BEST!!!

Have you heard about Jacqueline Wilson books? They’re amazing! Jacqueline Wilson is the great author of bestselling Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. She’s so great that she has her own magazine called: The Official Jacqueline Wilson Mag. In the mag, you get lots of free gifts including book samplers, stationery, posters and once even a lunchbox! You’ll also find cool colouring-in posters to do and the front is a poster as well! The mag has fun crafts too, because Nick Sharrat, the illustrator of the JW books is just amazing at art. And you CAN’T forget all of the awesome games in the mag. Anyway, back to the books! I wonder how many JW books YOU have? I’ve got at least 20, or more. My personal favourite is Best Friends or maybe The Worst Thing About My Sister. Tracy Beaker is great as well! But, do you know how Tracy got her name? Well, Jacky knew she wanted that cheeky character to be called Tracy, but she had no idea what her surname should be. She was taking a bath and washing her hair with a beaker when it hit her. Tracy Beaker! That sounds really good, doesn’t it? Tracy has also been in a television series called The Dumping Ground. You can watch this on CBBC or the BBC i-player. Hetty Feather has also made it onto TV. Her show is cool, Victorian, and drama packed. Jacky loves books so much that she has around one million books at her home! That’s just amazing. While we’re on the subject of her books, you can buy special stickers to put in your books! These stickers have Nick’s drawings of Jacky’s cats, Thomas and Jacob, on them. The words on them state “this book belongs to…” so that you will always know which book is yours. These stickers are especially good to put in JW books. If you are a cat fan, you can find cute pics of Lily, Jacob, and the runaway cat Thomas. What do I mean by runaway? I mean that Thomas ran away from Jacky! He was a stray that Jacky rescued but sadly went missing. But at least she still has Lily and Jacob. By Shimmer Dazzeldew Volcano erupts!

Recently, in Hawaii a large volcano has jigsaw puzzle. started to spew bubbling and boiling lava. The 4. 350 million, or volcano is known as the Kilauea volcano; it is one in 20 people actually a lava lake at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. It in the world, live first began erupting last March. This was a within 'danger beautiful, yet scary happening. You may see range' of an black rocks that have been melting. The lava active volcano. is running to the sea but is not harmful to Here are some quotes I got about what you people or houses. Here are some fun facts would do if you found a volcano near you? about volcanoes and lava lakes: Alice (Year 5) said, “I would scream and run, A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface also I would probably die!” Naomi (Year 6) from which hot magma and gas escape. agreed, “I would pack and go to Scotland.” I 2. The word "volcano" comes from the would personally get loads of water and put it Roman name 'Vulcan' - the Roman god of fire. out. Then build a house in it. “I would move to a 3. Volcanoes are often found at meeting different country and SCREAM!” said Harry points at plates which are pieces of the (Year 5). Earth's surface that fit together just like a By Silver Sea Lion