The Southville Junior
Gazette
Autumn Term
This term has been one of our busiest yet. Each year group has been involved in plenty of exciting activities. Year 3 have been learning about “The Frozen Kingdom” and went on a trip to London Zoo. Year 4 have been learning about life in Tudor and Victorian times and visited Gunnersbury Museum. Year 5 have been learning about life in Africa. The African drum workshop was brilliant and then when “The History Man” visited, they learnt a great deal about Ancient Egypt. Year 6 have been learning about “War and Peace.” Children have been making Anderson Shelter models and learning about life during WW2. Y6 have held a tea dance, making cakes and dancing in front of a select audience! All children have been learning musical instruments and will be performing in the summer. This term we have celebrated a great number of the children’ achievements. Over the year, we have seen the children making a greater effort with their work, being increasingly more confident and becoming more responsible citizens. We are really pleased with their efforts and achievements, read on to see more of what we have achieved together this term. Year Three
Issue 4 Autumn 2015
Newspaper reports on Captain Robert Scott’s death attempting to reach the South Pole. CAPTAIN SCOTT DEAD! Captain Scott of Antarctica wanted to be the first man to reach the South Pole. This happened in 1910, but sadly a Norwegian team beat him to the South Pole. In 1912 Captain Scott met his death! Captain Scott and his friends wanted to go to the South Pole. Scott set off with Oates, Wilson and Evans and the others in 1910. In the cold blizzard, Scott’s team lost people. He got to the South Pole and realised he was beaten by Roald Amundsen and the Norwegians, sadly. On the way back, some of Captain Scott’s team died. His name was Oates and he got frostbite. Sadly everyone died with the exposure. Frankie McFail 3S Captain Scott Captain Scott was a British officer who was born on the 6th June 1868. Captain Scott tried to be the first to reach the South Pole. He died because of hunger. They started their journey in 1910 but couldn’t finish it. Scott and the brave crew The brave captain Scott was the first man to the South Pole but he died because he ran out of food. It took 130 days to the ANTARCTICA. Captain Scott reached the ANTARCTICA in June, 1910. He was trying to be the first man but he ran out of food, hence he died. When Scott started his expedition he found some others to help him to explore Antarctica and their names were Wilson, Oates, Bower and Evan. During his expedition, he left his ponies and his dogs because of the bad weather. They took too long to get to the tent and they were 20km away from the tent with food when he died. Before he died he wrote a diary and his body was found 8 months later. The people who found his body marked him with snow and ice. Scott never came back. Scott’s family was worried he might die in the bad weather but he didn’t as he died because of running out of food. Scott’s grandpa said “I am proud of my son.” Captain Scott and the people who he took with him were really brave. They tried to reach their destination, they had to walk all the way there. They tried to be the first to get to the South Pole. But sadly they couldn’t get there because they sadly past away. Captain Scott was 42 years old when he died. His mother recalled him as a brave boy. By Jessica 3C Ashveen 3B
Non chronological report on an Animal that lives in a frozen world (including mythical animals!) Hippopotamus Food In this report you will find out about the funny looking fury, fancy hippopotamus. There are great facts about them in this report. This report will cover information about their diet, habitat and appearance and there will be a lot of these facts. I hope you will read it! Did you know that the polar pig eats snow because it needs loads of water? Loads of polar pigs eat shrimps and they have a good appetite too. Lots of Polar Pigs are hungry and they will find their prey which will most likely be a penguin. Appearance Did you know that a hippopotamus has a very long beak and the end of it is sharp? They have wings to help them fly. They also have fluffy fur and not so big eyes. They are birds. A Hippopotamus is white too. Andrew De Guzman 3S Dinopig In this report you will find out about gigantic, mean, cuddly and pig nosed dinopigs. You should definitely read this report. These are the subheadings; what they look like what they eat and their behaviour, read on to find out more. Diet A Hippopotamus eats krill, fish and flies but sometimes they eat snow, other insects and animals. Do you know what they eat the most? They eat the insects the most! Appearance Habitat Did you know that a Dinopig is half Dinosaur, Polar bear and half pig? Also it is white and soft and half green. A Hippopotamus lives in the Arctic, on ice. We can also find them living in snowy trees. Alicja 3S Food Polar Pig They eat seals, penguins and polar bears. They also eat fish, squid, Krill and horse droppings. The most disgusting thing they eat is reindeer droppings and Killer whale droppings. In this report you will find out all about the polar pig, the fierce, furry and white creature. You will learn all about what they eat, where they live and what the animal would look like. You would also read about their behaviour. Behaviour They are very aggressive. They are also very mean. They are not truthful and very horrible. Appearance The polar pig is half polar bear and it is also half pig. It has loads of shaggy fur on its tummy, back and head. It has a very very long nose, also it has very pointy ears. Lily Mahoney 3S School Trip to London Zoo A word from the Chair of Governors Southville Junior Governors are keenly aware the school’s activities and achievements. We are proud of our school and, as part of the Leadership Team, we are closely involved in the plans and ambitions for its future. We constantly review performance, work in class and the wide range of trips, visits, sports and creative activities. What we see is a rounded picture of endeavour and enterprise which is at the heart of what we want for all our children. As Governors we are equally committed to engaging and working with parents whose role is vital in the school’s constant drive to provide a better and better education in all its aspects for every child. We are developing an increasing range of activities to encourage this engagement and we need more parents to join the Governing Body. There is lots of help available to get you started and we are keen to hear from you. Mr Patrick Wright Year 4
History Man Visit All three classes took part in an exciting and immersive workshop to explore the world of the Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians. This entailed a whole day of practical activities and made the Topic a reality for the children. Each Year 4 pupil had the opportunity to dress in the styles and fashions of the Tudor period. This ranged from wearing a real life suit of armour to the grandest of dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth herself. Groups of children were totally engaged and immersed in the activities on offer, particularly the games that children in the past played. This included exploring the origins of bowling, various board games, building model towns and having mock battles using realistic props. Gunnersbury Museum Trip The children really enjoyed our school trip back in time to the Victorian era when we visited Gunnersbury museum. They showed a great deal of enthusiasm and interest in the activities on offer and we were incredibly proud of their conduct and behaviour. This was commented on favourably by the staff leading the workshops. A year 4 child stated, “When the bell rang for us to go into the school, it was like we were transported into another era!” This trip was a chance for the children to show their newly acquired knowledge. They were extremely keen to share all that they had learnt with their peers. The journey into the past was an exciting way to end a really successful Topic, which has resulted with the creation of the children’s projects. These fantastic pieces of work are on display and availble for the entire school to read, admire and be in awe of how far year 4 have travelled with their learning journey since the beginning of term. Some fantastic work displayed in school. Next year we hope to build on the childrens successes of this term! Year 5
Winter Lantern Procession 2 classes from Southville, 5CD and 5C, took part in an exciting lantern making workshop on Thursday 12th November delivered and organised by Feltham Arts Association. Each Year 5 pupil constructed and decorated a paper lantern, which was then attached to a metre long stand and equipped with LED lighting and colourful tassels, to provide an illuminating spectacle for Feltham! Year 5 children designed and cut out snow crystal paper icons, then pasted them on to the lantern to build some wonderful patterns. A parade along Feltham High Street was planned for 24th November. Children and parents were assembled at the School to join the procession but unfortunately, due to heavy rain, we could not go ahead with the winter Walk. Later, however, all 60 lanterns were paraded in their glory during the Year 3 and 4 Christmas Concert. 5CD and 5C illuminated both performances on 8th and 9th December and afterwards took the lanterns home. Picasso portraits As part of the African topic, Year 5 studied primitive art. We looked at portraits by traditional tribal groups and modern artists who emulated this work, like the famous Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso. Children studied Piccaso’s work, particularly the multi‐ viewpoint technique which show the person’s face from different angles. They found this quite amusing and engaging, which was one of Picasso’s aims to make his pictures more interesting than an average portrait. The children then did some sketches using his multi‐viewpoint method, sometimes resulting in features such as eyes and ears being in unusual places and produced some excellent work. They also used bright colours and contrasting angular shapes to make the portraits striking. Some particularly interesting work was done by Roy Georges, who showed a portrait which had 2 faces combined to make a single image, both combinations mixing expressions of contentment, reflection and solemnity. ‘’I wanted to paint both my best friends and couldn’t decide which one to do, so I did both!’’ explained Roy. Marvellous Masks! This term we have designed and developed some fabulous Egyptian funerary masks; created through a unique fusion of history, art and design technology. Children conducted research into death and funeral customs in ancient Egypt and learned that the sarcophaguses of pharaohs were adorned with ornate golden death masks, as a sign of their lasting power and influence. Children were tasked with constructing a death mask of their own creation. They used historical examples to inspire them and drew intricate sketches of their prototype masks. The children were ecstatic to be able to utilise clay to build their masks from scratch and they thoroughly enjoyed the creative process. Once they had constructed the final version, they finished by delicately painting their creations. The children are incredibly proud of their creations, which have been incorporated into a stunning art gallery. Brilliant Brochures!
Throughout their English lessons this term, children have crafted a superb anthology of different literacy texts. These have ranged from powerful emotive letters and delightful traditional stories to fiercely powerful argumentative texts and scientific recounts. In particular children developed a series of high quality persuasive texts in the form of a tourism brochure for the African nation of Benin. Firstly, Children identified and applied the techniques of persuasive writing during their English and grammar sessions. Then children researched Benin, comprehensively gathering information about its history, culture and wildlife. Children then imagined that they worked for the Benin Tourism board, and that they’re task was to persuade holiday makers to visit Benin. The children utilised inviting and alluring persuasive language, quotes from satisfied holiday makers, commanding modal verbs and rhetorical questions to convince any readers that Benin is the no.1 holiday destination in Africa. Children finished their leaflets by designing an attractive and inviting front cover. Overall the quality of work was very high across the year group, both in this piece of work and all of their written work this year You must be courageous enough to escape to the beautiful country of Benin! The golden sands are as lush as an amber paradise. The mesmerising markets will forever enchant you with their colossal collection of cool colours and crafts. You’ll think you are dreaming! Simply stare at the aquiline sky and meditate. Are you thinking I cannot afford this? Well, it is only £700! What a Bargain!!! Luisa from London says “It was a once in a lifetime experience, a relaxing escape from work life!” Susanna Celli, 5B. The History Man
Before half term, year 5 were the hosts of a fantastic historian, known affectionately by the children as ‘The History Man’. To help us to further understand some of the things that were covered during the Ancient Egyptian topic, the History Man brought in a wide range of objects, pictures and outfits for the children to handle and learn from. Great fun was had by all, and the children learnt much from the day. As you can see from the photos, there were many things to be done and all of Year 5, staff and children alike, had a fantastic time! African Drumming Workshop
On Monday 30th November, Year 5 took part in a fantastic African Drumming workshop as the end point of their African topic. Vicky, who was from Ghana, led the children through many different forms of African drumming, singing and dancing! The children and staff all had a fantastic time, and the songs they were taught continue to be sung during break‐times! Below are some of the comments from the children: ‘It was so much fun! I loved the drumming as it’s something I’ve never done before!’ Samy 5C ‘It was wicked! The singing was funny and it stuck in my head! The drumming was brilliant too! Thanks Vicky!’ Hasimran 5B Year 6
Year 6 have been very busy this term. Some of the activities have included: learning about World War 2, playing the drums and constructing Anderson shelters. 6B and 6BU have both completed their class assemblies on Remembrance Day and World War Two respectively. Through all their work this term, they have been developing their independence and becoming more responsible and resilient. We have been really pleased with their achievements and wanted to share some of these with you. Read on to see more of what has been achieved so far this year. World War Two Tea Dance
This term the children in Year 6 have been working hard learning about World War Two. They have studied a range of themes: evacuation, the Blitz, rationing, propaganda and the roles of women. On the 15th of December, the year group put together a showcase of all their learning within this topic through a tea dance event for their grandparents. They also created a dance routine that captured part of what life was like in this time. Moreover, they worked with the adults in baking many delicious treats for the tea dance, including: Victoria Sponge Cake, Brownies, Caramel Shortbread and Cheesecake. They sang World War 2 themed songs and read out some of their poems, diary entries and newspaper reports. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the children would like to thank their grandparents for coming and supporting them. Anne Frank Diary Writing 9th May 1943 Dear Diary, I hardly care if I live or die. I’m a bird with wings cut off, huddling itself in a corner. I really want to go on living after my death but I still have hope: I feel a hard ball of determination tightening in my stomach. Yesterday, somewhere around supper time, I decided to go to the little window, thinking about my future. I pressed the palms of my hands against my chin and gazed into the distance. Suddenly it felt as if time had stopped, I stood perfectly still, frozen by the window, paralysed by fear. The German Army was coming closer to Amsterdam: I felt a curl of worry uncurl inside me. What if we got found out? After supper, I went to my gloomy, little room (that I share with the dentist) and started to study. Interested, I learnt some times tables (in case I go to a proper school one day.) I had to be as quiet as a mouse so the people below wouldn’t have a clue that we are hiding. By Anne Frank (Gabriela 6BU) 6th March 1943
Dear Diary, Today I woke up with an awful feeling inside of me. The room felt colder than usual and looked damp and gloomy (nothing like home). In a split second, a tear rolled down my cheek, followed by a thousand more; I couldn’t stop myself. I was a butterfly imprisoned and trapped with my wings cut off; hugging my own soul. Now I hear a sob from Margot, I dried my tears however still quivering I went to calm her down. I am yearning to breathe fresh air; the gentle warm breeze taking all my troubles away. We are starving; my face shadowed with grief and misery being discriminated for who I am. Anne Frank (Huda 6B) Dear Diary, Today I woke up to the sounds of children playing outside; I felt like it was going to stop. I looked out this small window at the back to see what season it was by the tree. I was so scared because it was so dark, damp, cold and crowded. I find comfort in the pages of my book; feel it’s my only friend. We are poor outcasts suffocating while others enjoy their freedom. We need to be brave in order to endure the many fears and hardships yet to come. It’s the most horrible thing you can imagine; innocent people treated like prisoners, awaiting their execution. Now I can hear the soothing sounds of the cathedral bells chiming. I can see myself playing with my sister and my cat that were good times with my family. I cannot help feeling incredibly sad. Life is becoming quite tough at the moment but I know things will be better soon. Anne (Bradley W 6B) 8 February 1943 Dear Diary, My life in the quiet, saddened annexe is boring. Every night I cry, tears streaming down my face like a river. My mother always tells me, “Oh Anne, why can’t you be more like your sister, Margot?” My kind father teaches me, Margot and Peter in our lessons. Peter’s family helps mine. I couldn’t want more, except freedom. Although Margot and I are best friends, we still fight, but we stop and hug it out. Every time I am hurt, she helps me by washing it off. I always ask her, “We’ll always be sisters, right?” She tells me, “Of course!” I share a room with an old dentist. Every time I brush my teeth, he checks it. I know it sounds weird but he does it for my own good, besides, he’s a funny man. I still believe and hope I will be set free, one day. Anne (Lilly 6BU) Read All About It London’s Burning! Feltham Under Attack Yesterday evening the Germans started bombing Britain in the bleak of night. This is the fifth attack in a row our poor country cannot take much more of this. The people of Feltham are being traumatised by this bombing process. Feltham station was bombed in last night’s air raid, as were many other local buildings. The Germans are trying to get their revenge on us and trying to make us weak so that they can win the war. Last night, 17th October 1940, Feltham a small town in west London was severely bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid that caused serious damage and devastation. German bombers were spotted flying above our town fully loaded and they abandoned their bombs upon us. With that, over 1,000 of Feltham’s local residents were affected by this process. A farmer wanted to give a statement of how he feels, ‘We will never give up we will never surrender!’ The German’s aimed for our resources and transport, now only three shops have been left standing. Business have been lost and the train station needs to be repaired. Rebecca (6BU) THE BLITZ HITZ FELTHAM Yesterday night something distressing happened: the air raids bombed Feltham demolishing many buildings and homes. Even though numerous amounts of people tried to stay out of danger, about 23 people died. Who knew Feltham would be the next victim? Last night’s tragic events left many people fearing homelessness, poverty and lots are already thinking about death. When most of Feltham was asleep, about 44 German planes came unexpectedly at 10:47pm and dropped forceful missiles on certain parts of Feltham which caused thunderous explosions and completely destroyed the library. An off licence shop was also wrecked, fortunately the owner was just outside the building. Many casualties and few deaths were caused by the bombing of Feltham. Everyone was trying to stay safe and huddled up in their Anderson and Morrison shelters. One woman was audacious enough to tell us about her experience, ‘I am heartbroken due to the catastrophic death of my much adored husband. All of a sudden I heard a blaring sound and I knew it was a bomb. At first I whispered ‘Bill’ twice but afterwards I screamed his name with tears of pain and devastation. Now I’m worried about the rest of my family, if this could happen on the first night, I dread to think what else could happen.’ We asked other residents of Feltham how they felt but some were too traumatized to speak. Clearly Feltham has been torn (both mentally and physically) but they are hoping Sir Winston Churchill’s motivational speeches will give them hope and faith that Feltham can and will be restored. They are all prepared for worse to come and children and pregnant women have been told that they might need to be evacuated. We all hope that everything will go back to normal however some say it’s easier said than done, do you agree? Thuli (6G) The roof of St. Lawrence church caught fire and collapsed when a bomb dropped. The flames leapt high in the night sky and could be seen for miles away.The stainesglass windows were shattered and several statues were smashed.The altar was the only thing standing. The Mayor said, “The bombing by the Germans had been their worst ever attack with air raid sirens only giving a little warning time for people to get to their shleters.” Some local residents attempted to help put out stray fires and look for survivoirs in the rubble. The local community centre has been set up to offer food and shleter for those who have lost their homes. Soldiers have been sent to help this locality with the clean‐up operation. The local police chief praised the efforts of the emergency workers in their work towards bringing the town back to its original peaceful self. Chris (6B) Blitz Attack Last night German planes flew over London but somehow went undetected. The Nazi party and Adolf Hitler are believed to be trying to make local citizens force the Government to surrender. This ferocious attack destroyed lives and homes in the town of Feltham. The bombs also targeted and destroyed many ammunition stores causing a lot of damage. Air raid sirens did not go off and so no one was evacuated. Winston Churchill is planning to rebuild the city and put Anderson Shelters in people’s gardens and Morrison Shelters in people’s houses if they don’t have a garden. Local resident Mr Smith said, “My fruit and vegetable shop is destroyed.” Although this event is traumatising, the Feltham residents are going to fight back. This morning the local residents of Feltham are beginning to rebuild their town. The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill is coming to inspect the damage and help. Daniel (6BU)
War Poetry ANOTHER DAY OF HORROR The air raid sirens throb and hum, As he rushes through rubble, Moving like a ghost in clouds of dust. As he stops and puts a blackened ear Upon the whitened ground. The air raid sirens throb and hum, As it makes a loud BOOM! The air raid sirens die and fade As planes tremble down, shattering. They have hated and fought, They have murdered and fled. But the anger that they sought, Is alone with the dead. They have bombed and destroyed. It’s all up to me as I leave my home In trembling need. Shannon L (6BU) Blitz Entering War As the army entered war, they smashed down the door. No one to be seen, the floor wasn’t clean. Bang went the gun, everybody run. Nowhere to hide, they almost died. Loud noises harassed the sky, The air raid siren haunted my ears, I felt like a light weight ghost, Struggling to leave my bed I called mum, No responses told me I was alone, I stumbled out and ran for dear life, The shelter was just in sight, Anti‐aircraft fire lit the dark sky, No choice was in my hands, I lunged into the shelter. Hearing a bomb whistling down, No luck was on my side, Bombs frantically fell all around, Boom, Bang, Splat was what I heard Wishing the dreaded noises to end, But not all lived to hear those sounds again. Roman (6B) The Death of London The planes were zooming over, the air‐raid siren screaming. The planes dropping bombs, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Bang! Goes the bomb as it hits the floor, babys crying more and more. The smoke smells like fear, buildings fall to the their death. Hearts broken like shattered glass, why are people going away? I don’t understand, When all I want is the touch of my dads warm hand. No one ready, not even steady. Some are as strong as bricks, the rest are like sticks. Can I survive? I’m breaking inside. My house is like a prison, I hear blood curdiling screams. The white flag landing, only one man standing. Bang he’s dead, nothing else said. I don’t even feel at home, why are we at war? The good memories are in the past, Are the bad ones here to last? Ashton (6G) Jessica M (6G)