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.