Woolley News Spring Term 2004


*Woolley News*		Spring Term 2004	Issue 6

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Lea Hurst Visit

Years 2 & 3 visited Lea Hurst, the Derbyshire home of Florence Nightingale as part of their history topic. It is now a nursing home, and a lovely caring place to spend your autumn days! Sue (staff member) showed us round and we saw Florence's books, pictures and even her pet owl that had been stuffed. The children sang spring songs to the residents and chatted to them. Miss Bassett who is 102 especially impressed them.

Extract from Lea Hurst
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You'll Never Walk Alone! Uncle Michael, a favourite of the children, visited the school to tell the story of the Good Samaritan, with a football theme!		It was a chilly Spring Term with plenty of snow to enjoy!

Tupton Gymnastics

Year 6 were treated to a gym, dance and trampolining display by pupils at Tupton Hall.

Science Week

In March, children and staff all enjoyed a Science and Technology week supported by the Derbyshire Education Business Partnership.
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Hand Ball Ref!

Gareth and Paul from Derby County FC came to school to share some of their football skills with the whole school. Some children even managed the "balancing the ball on the back of your neck" trick.

Mothers' Day Assembly

Childrens' performances included some home truths from Mrs Badham's class - My Mummy "...likes cooking and cleaning!”, "....has 3 tattoos” "...likes watching East Enders"! Daffodil posies were given to Mums and Grandmas and the children recited Wordsworth‘s poem, “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, raising £88 for the Marie Curie Cancer Care Daffodil Campaign.

School Disco

The theme for the night was "Pop Stars" with children dressing as an idol of their choice! Prizes were awarded for the best outfits. Many thanks to "Brock" (DJ) who ensured a very enjoyable evening.

Friends of School

This term, Friends of School have purchased balls for netball training, a memory card for the digital camera and approved funding for outdoor picnic style tables.

Easter Celebrations

On the last day of term, an Easter Service was held at Handley Church, with singing and prayers led by the children and performances from Rev. Linda Liversidge and Teachers! Mr Sam Fox presented bibles to Year 2 children more>>. The children returned to school for an Easter egg hunt.

Thank you Easter Bunny!