On Friday we continued our celebration of World Book Day. After our attendance at First Friday Mass the boys and girls changed into their costumes that were based upon characters from the world of fiction. It really was fantastic to see such a great response from pupils across the school. Our Friday morning assembly involved the pupils of Pr. 4 – 7 who listened to a recap of the weeks events and then had a parade in their costumes. We look forward to next week when the boys and girls across the school share the books they have written themselves in class. We also have timetabled slots to visit the book fair. A busy week ahead as always at St.Augustine’s. As son as we have pictures of the Pr.1 – 3 assembly we will post them on the blog.
The Book Fair has Arrived
Classes will be timetabled next week to visit our Book Fair. Please remind your child to bring along their £1.00 book token to put towards any purchase they may make next week.
Pyjama Themed Readathon
Believe it or not but the school hall was a scene of tranquility as classes arrived for their Readathon to celebrate World Book Day. Everyone arrived suitably dressed in the finest pyjamas and onesies, blanket in hand and cushion to settle themselves down for a good old read. The pyjama theme continued into the afternoon when the children enjoyed a movie of their choice that was inspired by a well know children’s book. Everyone is looking forward to dress up day tomorrow when everyone is encouraged to dress up as a character from fiction. Our afternoon assembly is for Pr.1 – 3 children and parents are invited to join us at 2.00pm.
Literacy Week in Room 6
Here are some photos of the children in Room 6 enjoying Literacy Week activities. The pupils created a story board for their very own Fairytale. Having explored the key features of Traditional Tales, they were given the choice of retelling a favourite one in their own words or creating an imaginative storyline. They worked wth partners to asess, proof read and check each others’ work. They watched Francesca Simon, the author of the Horrid Henry stories, on line and listened to her inspiration, ideas and how she works closely with her illustrator -Tony Ross to create a first draft, then a second before it is sent to the publishers. The class then redrafted and illustrated their stories. Next it was time to design a front cover and think about a brief “blurb” for the back. When they were happy with their work it was sent to the publishers i.e. the Classroom Assistants! Who busily and carefully put the books together. The children are now looking forward to sharing them with their audience.
Also during the week the pupils Pair Read, went on a Word Scavenger Hunt, took part in the School Readathon in their PJs, listened to a Storyteller and watched a DVD of Matilda by Roald Dahl. They were heard saying they “had the best time ever”.
We are looking forward to dressing as story characters and presenting with school friends at the Literacy Assembly to round off a fab week. Truly inspiring!
World Book Day
Our pyjama themed readathon takes places tomorrow so please remind childre to bring along pyjamas, cushion, blanket and BOOK for the readathon. In the afternoon, as part of our Lenten charities our pyjama day continues as children enjoy a movie inspired by a famous children’s novel/book. Friday is dress up as acharacter from fiction day. Please ensure that children bring their costumes along to school as they can change into them after we have attended First Friday Mass. Our Literacy Assembly for pupils and parents of Pr.1 – 3 takes place at 2.00pm.
Fairtrade Tuckshop
Here are some pictures of our Fairtrade Tuckshop. A successful start with lots of hard work and effort from the Global Citizens Committee. Sending a big thank you to all who are supporting this project through buying and selling. It is very much appreciated. Please remember to bring money on Friday and also days allocated next week.
Room 3 Castles
The boys and girls have been highly creative and put their design and technology skills to great use as they constructed their own castles using a variety of containers and objects. They put their knowledge of 3D shape to could use whilst also reusing and recycling. Great team work boys and girls!!
Room 12 Amazing Authors
Room 12 were delighted to receive their World Book Day tokens in time for the Book Fair. They have been engaged in the creation of their own novels and have written a variety of genres from Sci-fi, Spy and Rainforest Adventures. This week they were involved in illustrating their book covers, producing a blurb and editing and redrafting their stories through collaboration with others. Looking forward to the scheduled activities for the rest of the week.
Cooking Club
Miss Lester and Miss Burns cooking club was a hive of activity this afternoon as the group made breadsticks. Great team work is clearly on show!
Fairtrade Shop
The Global Citizens Committee would like to inform you that they will be running a Fairtrade tuck shop over the next two weeks. Everything on sale is £2.50 or under, but most things are £1 or under.
| Snacks:Chocolate Geobar 50p
Fairbreak Bar 35p Choc Chip Cookie £1.30 Milk Chocolate Buttons 75p Fruity Flapjack 79p Chocolate Flapjack 79p Milk Chocolate Bar £1 Milk Chocolate Orange Bar £1
Orange Mini Moo 85p Mint Mini Moo 85p Mini Moo Bars are all free from gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose & soya.
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Crafts:Leather Wrap Bracelet £1
Chevron Bracelet £1 Woven Bracelet £1 Assorted Mini Box £1 Mini Batik Fan £1 Nodding Animal £2.50 Worry Doll £1.50 Keyring £1.50 Rainbow Purse £1.75 Mini Ceramic Animal £1.50 Newspaper Pencil 60p Glitzy Pen £1.50 Mini Notebook £2 Bamboo Flute 60p Bird Whistle £1
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The shop will be open at playtimes and lunchtimes on Wednesday 2nd March, Friday 4th March, Monday 7th March, Wednesday 9th March, Friday 11th March. The stall will be set up on the stage.
