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Friday the 6th of November 

November 2011 | Remembrance day quotes, Remembrance day, Veterans day quotes

Winter weather song for kids | Snow song for kids | Seasons of the year KidloLand - YouTube

Earlier this week, I did write to suggest that the children may need an extra layer of clothing when in school.

I realise that this may have caused concern. Please be assured that whilst we are making sure that the rooms are ventilated, the heating will also be on.

The suggestion for extra clothing, was just to make sure that the children remain as comfortable as possible, whilst in the classroom.

It really is a fine balance, especially given that we are a small school with small classrooms.

Please do be assured that any measures that we are taking, are done with much thought and are done in an attempt to keep all of our children and staff safe.

 

 

 

 

 

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

If you are planning on having a bonfire or fireworks this weekend, the following advice from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, may be useful...

Bonfires

If you’re planning to have a bonfire at any time, but particularly during this firework period, please follow some simple safety guides to help you, your family, pets and wildlife stay safe.

Building your bonfire

  • Build your bonfire well away from, and clear of, buildings, garden sheds, fences, hedges and overhanging branches
  • Keep it to a manageable size and evenly built, so that it collapses inwards as it burns
  • Do not include plastics, household items or rubber in your fire

Lighting your bonfire

  • It is dangerous to use flammable liquids to help start a bonfire such as petrol or kerosene, use firelighters.
  • Do not burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans, paint tins, foam furniture or batteries
  • Do not throw anything in the fire
  • Tell neighbours you are going to have a bonfire to avoid non-essential 999 calls

Double check

  • The bonfire’s construction is still sound before lighting it
  • There are no children or wildlife hiding in the fire
  • No hazardous items such as aerosols, sealed cans or fireworks have been thrown onto it.

Remember

  • Never leave bonfires unattended – we recommend a bonfire should be supervised by an adult until it has burnt out
  • Once you are finished with the bonfire, dampen it down fully with water making sure that the embers are extinguished and surroundings are made safe before leaving
  • Keep a bucket of water or hosepipe nearby in case of an emergency
  • If the bonfire becomes out of control and catches foliage or property alight – call 999 immediately
  • If your clothes catch fire remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL and cool burns under running water for at least 20 minutes.

Fireworks

Fireworks are something that can be enjoyed by all the family, but should be used safely, carefully and lawfully. Have a person dedicated to lighting your fireworks who is over 18 and remember that alcohol and fireworks do not mix.

If you are planning on having a firework display, you can help to avoid an emergency and/or upset by following our top tips:

  • Ensure the firework is the correct way up and secure – light at arms length using a taper and stand well back
  • Keep fireworks in a closed box away from the lighting location
  • Only buy fireworks that are CE marked and follow the instructions
  • Never go back to a firework that has been lit and don’t throw them or put them in your pocket
  • Keep pets indoors and let your neighbours know you’re having a display
  • Stick to the law – you can’t set off fireworks in public places and can’t set them off between 11pm and 7am – except for Bonfire Night when the cut off is midnight

Sparklers

  • Supervise children with sparklers at all times
  • Stick the end in a halved carrot to make it easier for little hands to hold
  • Light one sparkler at a time and wear gloves
  • Keep a bucket of water or sand nearby for used sparklers
  • Let them fully cool before throwing them away

 

Fireworks and Sparklers: The Risks to Children Are Real | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Super Star Children

2D ANIMATED SHORT FILM - INTRO SUPERSTAR - Animation Movie by Un Micro Fuerte Cartoons - YouTube

This week as always, there has been lots of hard work going on in the classrooms at St Josephs. It has been especially loveley to walk around before school starts and see many children enjoying their reading work.

Nursery -Beatrix - For being an absolute superstar.

Reception - Zaniah - She has made a great start this week and has done some fantastic work.

Y1- Nellie - she has adapted well to our new phonics and has been a brilliant talk partner.

Y2-Oliver T - For carefully making sure that he meets all of his success criteria with writing.

Y3-Connie. She has returned after the holidays with a great attitude and is working incredibly hard. 

Y4 - Francesca for always trying her best and being enthusiastic about learning.

Y5-Florence -  She tried really hard during our maths lesson on prime numbers, asking for help when she needed it and then got on independently. 

Y6-Lulya , for just being a good friend, a hardworking pupil and a delight to have in class.

 

Beautiful Attitudes

The last month in the church year provides an opportunity for us all to reflect on the year that has been and how we have grown spiritually.

The Gospel from Sunday 1st November, the Beatitudes, present ‘beautiful attitudes’ with which God wants us all to live, even in the face of difficulty. In the assembly for that week, children heard the story of St Martin de Porres who lived over 400 years ago and who, by putting others first, exemplified the Beatitude “Blessed are the humble, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Click to play the film below, and then why not discuss it with your child.

See Online Parent Newsletter for film:
www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-newsletter/

We  learned that, even though Martin didn’t have very much as a child, he was always generous and wanted to share what he had.

Even though it was unfair that Martin wasn’t allowed to join the religious order just because of the colour of his skin – which must have made him very upset – he humbly asked to serve in the ways he was allowed to.

Even though he was sometimes teased and called names, Martin did whatever work he was asked to do without grumbling, and he ended up doing amazing things for God!

Even though we, like Martin, might find it very difficult at times, with God’s help, we can live with beautiful attitudes.

Why not take a moment to discuss with your child:

  • Any times they or you have chosen to do good even though it felt difficult.
  • Why it is always wrong to treat someone differently because of the colour of their skin.
  • The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5: 1 – 12.
  • How they can celebrate St Martin’s feast day (November 3rd) by going out of their way to put others first.

 

The Beatitudes – Ipswich Catholic Community

Prayer

 

Jesus, you call us to put others first in our lives.

To put our family first.

To put our friends first.

To put our school community first.

To put those who are left out and lonely first.

To put the poor first.

Show us how to be generous in our words and actions to those we meet, and to our brothers and sisters around the world that need our help.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.