Christmas Quiz

Time for another quiz.

Answer the following 15 questions correctly and win a Cadbury's selection box.

1.How many days are there in December?
2.What date is Christmas Eve?
3.Can you name 3 of Santa’s reindeers that begin with D?
4.In the song 12 days of Christmas, what is given on the 7th day?
5.What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?
6.What was Scrooge’s first name?
7.Which character said “God Bless Us,Everyone”?
8.Who banned Christmas in England between 1647 and 1660?
9.What is the popular name for little baked sausages wrapped in rashers of streaky bacon?
10.Traditional in Germany at Christmas, what sort of food is stollen?
11.In Victorian England what people were popularly called robins because of their red uniforms?
12.Who are the four ghosts in Charles Dickens?
13.Who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?
14.In the TV show "The Simpsons", who or what is Santa's Little Helper?
15.What do we use, traditionally, for the nose on a reindeer?

Good luck everyone!

Winner of " I'm a celebrity "

Well done Stacey Solomon for winning "I'm a celebrity get me out of here!"
An ex John Perry pupil who is remembered fondly by many staff.

Above is a picture of stacey in Mrs Johnson's Year 6 class.

School Open

Good Morning,

Our school will be open today but will close at 2pm.
Take extra care in your journey as it is still very icy underfoot.

Thank You.

School Closed

Good Morning.
The school will be closed today due to poor weather conditions and resulting transport problems for our staff and many of our students.

We will give you an update tomorrow morning.

School Open

Our school is open today. Please ensure that your child is wearing a coat during this cold spell.

Take extra care on your journey to school.

Take care

Take extra care during this cold spell. Parents, please ensure that your child wears a coat to school and a cardigan or jumper.

Thank You.

Anti- Bullying Week

This week, 15th -19th November, is Anti-Bullying Week.
All the staff at John Perry Primary take the issue of Bullying very seriously.
Help us to help the children of John Perry achieve the education they deserve in a safe and pleasant environment.

Thank you

Year 6 World War Two

For almost six years, from 1939-1945 Britain fought the toughest war it had ever experienced. During World War Two every person, business and every service was involved.

Year Six are learning about the cause and outcome of World War Two.

They will also learn about 'The Blackout', 'The Blitz', 'Evacuation', 'Rationing' and many other wartime events.

Welcome back!

We hope you had a fantastic holiday and you are looking forward to the new school year.

School starts at 8.55am tomorrow, so don't forget to set the alarm!

Old Dagenham Park

Year 5 went to Old Dagenham Park this week where they had a great time, with the assistance of the park rangers, hunting for 'mini beasts' trying some activities such as orienteering and generally enjoying the 'great outdoors'! The park has a wide range of activities for the children to enjoy. It has tennis courts, football pitches, a BMX track and a children's playground. Well worth a visit!

New Arrivals in RJB

RJB have been welcoming some new arrivals into their classroom this week. They have seen some chicks hatch and it has been very exciting for them! Pop in and see Mr Bowen and I'm sure he will let you see them, they're so cute!

June 2010

The rose is the flower for the month of June.






According to the Georgian calendar, which is used over most of the world today, June is the sixth month. On the Roman calendar, it was considered the fourth month and had only 29 days. Julius Ceasar gave the month 30 days in 46 B.C., when he reformed the Roman calendar.

Spring ends and summer begins around June 20, 21, or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. It's the time that the flowers are beautiful. It is especially the month for roses. In the Southern hemisphere, winter begins during June, and it brings cold, rainy weather to this part of the world.


A June quotation.

Then let us, one and all, be contented with our lot;
The June is here this morning, and the sun is shining hot;
Oh! let us fill our hearts up with the glory of the day,
And banish ev'ry doubt and care and sorrow far away.

Thought for the day!

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World". Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1.Egypt's Great Pyramids.
2.Taj Mahal.
3.Grand Canyon.
4.Panama Canal.
5.Empire State Building.
6.St Peter's Basilica.
7.China's Great Wall.

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one of the students had not finished her paper yet.So she asked the little girl if she was having trouble with her list.
The girl replied, " Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there are so many".

The teacher said, " Well, tell us what you have and maybe we can help".
The girl hesitated, then read, " I think that the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are,

1. To See.
2. To Hear.
3. To Touch.
4. To Taste.
5. To Feel.
6. To laugh.
7. To Love.


The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
This is because, the things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous! A gentle reminder- that the most precious of things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

The British Museum

Year 3 had a fantastic time at The British Museum on Wednesday 28th April 2010. They observed and studied Greek and Egyptian artefacts. This was to correspond with their history topic this year.

They also got to look at some amazing Greek pots which have inspired them to go on and make their own designs. They will be making their pots from clay.

St George's Day

JP, waving his St George flag!

St George's day is on the 23rd April. It is England's national day.

St George is the patron saint of England. His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England,and part of the British flag. St George's flag was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century.

Like England, every country in the UK has it's own patron saint who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from it's enemies.

St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Roman's torture of Christians and died for his beliefs. Saint George is popularly identified with England and English ideals of honour, bravery and gallantry. One of the best-known stories about St George is his fight with a dragon.

Interesting fact!

Shakespeare was born on 23rd April 1564 and also died on the same day in 1616.

I hope you have had a lovely Easter Holiday and have lots to tell us.

Don't forget that school re-opens for all pupils on Tuesday 20th April.

We look forward to seeing you all bright and early!

Easter Quiz

Well done to all the competition winners for this years Easter Quiz.

1st prize in the KS1 quiz went to Ella Goodspeed in 2CJ. Well done Ella!

1st prize in the kS2 quiz went to Connie Richardson in 6AB. Well done Connie!

The answers to the KS1 quiz are=

1. cow.
   
2. A person that rides a bike.
3. He kissed her.
4. Pail of water.
5. 10
6. Pig.
7. Cat.
8. 8
9. Red, amber and green.
10. Green.
11. Red.
12. Gary.
    

The answers to the KS2 quiz are=

1. Red, white and blue.
2. Jane Seymour
3. 90
4. 30
5. 60km
6. 1.2
7. A simile.
8. A
9. -40
10. Venus
11. 720o
12. 0
13. A drey.
14. Ozone
15. The Small Pox vaccine.

Some of the questions were a bit tricky, so well done!

Keep looking on the John Perry Blog for another quiz soon.

KS1 Easter Quiz!

All children in KS1 can enter this Easter quiz. If you answer all the questions correctly you will win an Easter egg.


Good luck!

1. What is the name of the farm animal that gives us milk to drink?
2. What is a cyclist?
3. In 'snow white', what does the prince do to wake her up?
4. In the nursery rhyme ' Jack and Jill', what do Jack and Jill go up the hill to fetch?
5. 5+5=
6. What animal is pink and has a curly tail?
7. What animal purrs and eats fish?
8. 10-2=
9. What are the colours on a traffic light?
10. What colour on the traffic light means 'GO'?
11. What colour means 'STOP'?
12. What is 'Spongebob's' pet snail called?

Have Fun!

KS2 Easter Quiz!

Time for another quiz!

Answer the following 15 questions correctly and you will win an Easter Egg!

1. What colours are in the Union jack?
2. Can you name the third wife of King Henry VIII?
3. What is the product of 15 and 6?
4. What is 1/5 of £150?
5. If a bus travels at 80km/h, how far does it travel in 45 minutes?
6. What is 4% of 30?
7. Her hands were as Cold as ice. What is the red part of the sentence called?
8. What is the correct spelling? a, Necessary. b, Neccesary. c, Nessesary.
9. Which temperature has the same value in both Centigrade and Farenheit?
10. Which planet in our solar system is closest in size to Earth?
11. What is the sum of the internal angles in a hexagon?
12. What is the most common blood type?
13. What is the home of a squirrel called?
14. If oxygen is O2, what is O3?
15. What did the famous scientist Edward Jenner invent?

Good Luck!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day


Also known as 'Mothering Sunday', it is a time when children pay respect to their Mothers. Children often give their Mothers a gift, flowers and a card.

It is on a different date every year because it is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in 'Lent'.

I do hope that all 'mums' have a wonderful day!

March 1st, St David's Day.

Celebrated in Wales in honour of Dewi Sant or St David, the patron saint of Wales. Many Welsh people wear a daffodil which is a national emblem of Wales.

John Perry Primary has two teachers that are from the 'Land of Song', Wales.

Do you know who they are?

Maths Revision

English Revision

Facts about February

The Snowdrop





February, along with January, was introduced onto the Roman calendar by Numa Pompilous when the calendar was extended from ten to twelve. The word February comes from the word ' Februa' which means cleansing or purification, and reflects the rituals taken before spring.

In Shakespeare's time about 400 years ago, the second month of the year was called 'Feverell'. In Isaac Newton's time one hundred years later it had become 'Februeer'. The modern name, February, is only about a hundred years old.

12 - 14 February were traditionally said to be 'borrowed' from January. If these days were stormy, the year would be favoured with good weather: but if fine, the year's weather would be foul. The last three days of March were said to be borrowed from April.

The flower called snowdrop ( pictured above) appears in February and is a symbol of hope. According to legend, the snowdrop became the symbol of hope when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. When Eve was about to give up hope that the cold winters would never end, an angel appeared. She transformed some of the snowflakes into snowdrop flowers, proving that the winters do eventually give way to the spring.

14th February is St Valentines Day.
Each year in Britain, we spend around £503m on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine's Day. Traditionally these were sent anonymously, but now-a-days we often make it clear who is sending each 'Valentine'.

16th February is Shrove Tuesday, this marks forty days before Easter.
In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day (or Pancake Tuesday to some people) because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.

17th February is Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday is a Christian festival. It marks the beginning of six and a half weeks of repentance, fasting and abstinence in preparation for the most important Christian festival of Easter.

January 2010 Quiz

Can you answer the following 15 questions correctly?

You all did so well with the November quiz, so I thought i'd give you another to try this month!

This quiz has questions about The United Kingdom.

1. What is the name of the Prime Minister of this country?
2. In what year did The battle of Hastings take place?
   
3. What was the year of The great fire of London?
4. In which year did England win the world cup?
5. What countries make up The United Kingdom?
6. What is the official name of The UK?
7. Name the capital cities, of the countries, that make up The United Kingdom.
8. In what year was the outbreak of World War One?
9. In what year was the outbreak of World War Two?
10. In which year was William Shakespeare born?
11. The historic figure, Sir walter Raleigh was an adventurer, navigator, author and poet but can you tell me the year of his birth?
12. What country was Rabbie Burns born in?
13. What did the scientist Sir Humphry Davy invent in 1815?
14. How many wives did Henry VIII have?
    
15. In what year was John Perry Primary School first opened?

The first child with all the correct answers will win a prize!

Good luck everyone!

Dagenham and Redbridge FC

Hello,

Mr Watkins has 25 children's vouchers for the Dagenham and Redbridge football match against Bournemouth, to be held on Saturday 13th February 2010.

The first 25 children to respond to this message will be given a voucher, which then must be exchanged for a ticket before the day of the match, as the vouchers are not acceptable at the turnstiles on the day.

Please ask for your parents's permission before you apply.

Good luck everyone!

We are open

We are open.

After yet more snow! Just a message to let you know that we are open as usual today.

Facts about January

January regularly produces frost, ice and snow and is the chilliest month of the year in Britain.

January was established as the first month of the year by the Roman Calendar. It was named after the god Janus (Latin word for door). Janus has two faces which allowed him to look both backwards into the old year and forwards into the new one at the same time. He was the 'spirit of the opening'.

In the very earliest Roman calendars there were no months of January or February at all. The ancient Roman calendar had only ten months and the new year started the year on 1 March. To the Romans, ten was a very important number. Even when January (or Januarius as the Romans called it) was added, the New Year continued to start in March. It remained so in England and her colonies until about 200 years ago.

The Anglo-Saxons called the first month Wolf monath because wolves came into the villages in winter in search of food.

We are open!

Hi,

Just to let you know that we are open as usual.

We are open today.

We are open today, but it is very icy so please take care on your journey to school.

Parents, please make sure your child is wearing a coat today.

Thank you.

We are open!

Despite the snow, we are open today as usual.

Please ensure that your child has a coat today, as it is still very cold.

Thank you.

Weather update!

We will be closing today at 1pm.

We will keep you updated over the next few days of any school closures.

I'm sure you can appreciate the uncertainty that this extreme weather is causing.

Thank You.