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Woolley News |
September/ |
Issue 4 |
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| This is our first "Woolley News" of the school year. Welcome to the children who have joined us and also new parents. We look forward to a happy and successful time together at Stretton Handley. As you can see, we have already been very busy! | ||
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Up Up Up and Away!Two lucky Year 1 pupils were whirled into school by helicopter and landed on the school playing field, much to the amazement of their watching classmates. All pupils had a chance to explore and sit in the helicopter.The pilot, Paul T Watson, who is a fully qualified flight instructor based at Coventry Airport, then treated members of staff to flights over the local area. |
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Ashover Music FestivalMrs Badham's class learnt about musical instruments at a music festival in Ashover Church. They listened to a piece of music taken from "Peter and the Wolf". There was Peter - played by the violins, the Wolf - played by two horns, the Bird - played by a flute, the Cat - played by the clarinet, the Hunters - played by the kettle drums, the Duck - played by the oboe and Peter's Grandad - played by the bassoon. |
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Chutney & PansiesThe gardening club have been hard at work again planting the school's many borders with pansies (donated by Woolley Moor Nursery), spring bulbs and other plants. Alot more children have joined making the club HUGE! Mr Whittle made green tomato chutney with this year's tomato crop, which sold well at the school's harvest festival auction. |
A Midsummer Night's DreamYears 4, 5 and 6 were treated to Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield.The actors performed brilliantly and had the children in fits of giggles! |
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MAD MAD MAD! Friends of School's Mad Hair Day raised £55. For more pictures, visit the Friends of School page |
Netball & FootballThe football and netball clubs have been training hard. The football team have drawn 2 matches and lost 1 and the netball team only just lost out to Morton (2-3) playing in their first match this year. |
Oompah-pahEleven Junior children represented the school at the annual Clay cross & District Primary Schools Music Festival. The audience were amazed by quality performances including: "Soualle" - a traditional African lullaby, "Oompah-pah" - from the musical Oliver and "School Dinners" - with audience participation! |
Friends Romans CountrymenYears 2 & 3 explored the Roman section at Buxton Museum. They were able to handle artefacts in a workshop and some children were dressed up in robes and togas. |
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Harvest Bonanza!All 3 classes put in sterling performances at this year's Harvest Assembly. An auction of produce after the service managed to raise a staggering £250. Part of the proceeds will be donated towards the "Christmas Shoe Box Appeal" which the school will again be supporting after half term. |
National School Fruit SchemeAll the Children now enjoy a fresh fruit snack 2-3 times a week thanks to the National School Fruit Scheme which aims to encourage children to eat more fruit. |
Book ClubMrs Strain held her final book club session at the end of this half term. She has been running the club, helping with artwork and providing us with beautiful flower arrangements for over 15 years. We are all very grateful to Lynne and wish to thank her very much for all she has done for us. Karen Spencer is to run book club after half term on Fridays, beginning on Friday 7th November before school. |
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