The Wrong Week For Bullies

In England, Anti-Bullying week is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. This week is to help people raise awareness about different types of bullying and how to stop bullies. This year’s theme is ‘Make a Noise’ about bullying. Children have to understand when being bullied you don’t need to allow it: you should tell a teacher or adult. So, please, everyone must stand up to bullying!

Avonmore has already started making a noise about bullying!

Attacks in Paris

On Friday 13^th of November, tragically terrorists attacked Paris. At least 129 lives were lost. In remembrance of those who lost their lives we had a 1 minute silence on Monday 16^th November. We all thought about all those people who had either lost members of their family or had been badly injured and about how we would feel if one of our family members had been hurt or died or even if we experienced what happened in France. Our thoughts and well wishes go out to all of those who are affected.  

A Trip in the Digestive System!

On Tuesday 17^th November Year 4 went to The Science Museum. They looked inside a body with a special camera that linked up to a screen where they could see inside of the digestive system. The camera was swallowed by a man called Carlos. Along with this, Year 4 also met a lady called Imogen who taught them about chemical reactions and how the body works. She also told them about how burps come out and said, “We’re going to play a little game called ‘The Burp Factor’!”  You play it by picking 3 volunteers and you can only win by having the longest and loudest burp.  Imogen also got a ‘flour-shower’ and put flour on the top of it and then got a blowtorch and put it at the bottom of the ‘flower-shower’. The fire made the flour blow into a massive flame. Imogen brought a bowl that had a label on it that said ‘mouth’. She also brought some food that the Year 4’s had to mash together in the bowl labelled ‘mouth’. It smelt so bad.

The Year 4’s had a ton of fun.  One of them even said that they wanted to go back again! What a great learning experience for Year 4!

What a stink!

Brilliant Ballet

On Tuesday 3^rd of November year 5 went to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden to watch the ballet. There were lots of different schools who were watching the ballet like us. We all ate on the floor because there were so many schools. After that, we all went inside the hall to watch the ballet. There were 3 different performances. We had three intervals which means to take a break. The first one was 11 mins. The second one was 3 minutes and the last one was 30 mins. We learned so many new tricks that Miss Florescu could teach us for PE. It was an eye catching view.  Finally, we took the bus home after a long, hectic day.

Windy November!

Remember, remember the windy November? Well, if you don’t, you’ll regain your memories since the wind is striking back. Have you noticed the difference between these two photos taken of the same tree in our playground. One was taken last Tuesday and the other today: only one week’s difference.  What do you notice?

November had just begun here...

What a difference a windy week makes! 

Poppies, Poppies Everywhere!

News flash! Poppies are taking Avonmore by storm! Yes, you heard right. Poppies are becoming very popular this month. But why? You may have already known this but, tomorrow is Remembrance Day! Remembrance Day is a day to commemorate the people who fought in the war and sacrificed themselves to protect our freedom.

So, please, if you can, purchase one of our various types of Remembrance Day merchandise to support the charity ‘Poppy Appeal’ that helps soldiers who need it.

Which item will you choose?

Do you wear a poppy to remember those who died for us? 

PE Trip

Not so long ago, 6 people from year 4 and year 5 went on a PE trip to Barn Elms Court Sports Centre. They did rugby, football, long jump, shot puts, 50 metre sprint and beach ball. It was fun but tiring. Sadly, in their opinion, they  ate on the busy, busy  bus. On top of the sports they nearly walked all the way. What an exhausting day.

Avonmore Pupils Greeted by a New Door for the New Term

Did you notice any changes in the front foyer? Well, if your answer is no, then take a peep at the newly fitted door. The new durable door took two days to install and helps in many ways including keeping dreamy warm air in and the horrible cold air out. Here is a further list of reasons this new door helps many people:

·    The old door used to click when it was slightly open which was disturbing especially to those working in the office

·    This new door is made out of metal so it’s heavy and will close on its own unlike the other door

·     There are larger windows so more light travels in

·     The old door was wooden so easily warped in the wet weather

So, the next time you’re in the foyer, take a glance at our new addition. Do you think the new door has improved the look of the school?

What a wonderful welcome to Avonmore

Day of the Sandwich

Today most of you may have been expecting to make your trusty, original cheese and ham sandwich but did you know today is the day you can get creative in the sandwich department! Most of you may not know this was a day but, today is National Sandwich Day! It may seem a silly thing to celebrate but think about the amount of times you’ve bitten into a sandwich. Now think about how good it tasted…delicious right?

My favourite type of sandwich would be a bacon and pepperoni one. What is your favourite sarnie? Get creative! Will you be able to be the sandwich master? 

So many possibilities, so many combinations!