6 June 2014
Dear Parents,
Religious Education
I am delighted to report how very well our recent topic of Pentecost has been received by the children.
I can very confidently detail just how well all classes can recall the story of Pentecost and how the gift
of the Holy Spirit transformed the lives of the first apostles and early church.
Indeed, having visited classes this week to observe RE work, I have been quite overwhelmed by the
sense in which the children understand how the Holy Spirit is a helper and guide in our lives. I have
witnessed a lovely confidence in their responses to their work in this topic. May I also acknowledge
the tremendous encouragement and joy the staff express to the children about this important aspect of
our faith.
Here is just a sample of Year 2’s observations:
The Holy Spirit helps me by:
Giving me confidence
Helping me be brave
Helping me to stand up for what I know is right even if my friend doesn’t
Helping me do things that I can’t do
Helping me to be helpful
Helping me praying the Ten Hail Mary’s
Helping me by being kind
Diversity Week
Next week we will be holding our Diversity Week. Our creative arts focus is Dance and our diversity
theme is South America which will cover the obvious theme of the World Cup! We are grateful to
CAFOD for the materials we will use in this topic. We thank Mrs Poulter for her lead in this area.
Our annual ‘Food Fest’ has not yet been arranged- details to follow.
Spanish Day
We also thank Mrs Fernandez for her organisation of this day. Please see her notice:
Dear Parents,
We will be hosting a Spanish Day at St Peter’s on 10th June
During the Spanish Day we will have an array of fun and enjoyable activities for the children.
We would like to encourage your child/children to wear red and yellow clothing. If your
child/children has/have a flamenco dress, a football kit from a Spanish team, a Mexican
sombrero or any other related costumes encourage them to wear it on the day. Handmade
costumes are very welcome.
If you have lived or visited a Spanish speaking country your child/children could bring along
photographs and souvenirs that you may have kept and share them with their class.
Finally, find attached a family quiz for you to fill in and return to the main office no later than
13th June to enter a prize competition.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Ms Fernandez (Spanish Teacher)
Thank you for your continued support for our school,
Enjoy the weekend,
Mrs. J.M.Waterfield
Spanish Family Quiz
FAMILY NAME ____________________
Please, fill in the questionnaire and bring it back to school by Friday, 13th June
There will be a prize draw among all the successful quizzes.
QUIZ
1. What is the capital city of Spain?
2. How many million people live in Argentina?
30 million / 40 million / 50 million
3. Complete this phrase from Terminator : “Hasta la __________, baby”
4. Which 2 countries border Spain?
5. Which colours make the Mexican flag?
6. What is the name of the Spanish meal which is made of rice, fish, meat and seafood?
7. What is a “sombrero”?
a type of guitar / a hat / a spice Mexican meal.
8. What is the currency of Venezuela?
9. In a list of the most widely spoken languages in the world, where does Spanish rank?
5th / 2nd / 7th
10. What is a “siesta”?
11. How many million people speak Spanish as their first language in the USA?
28 million / 38 million / 48 million
12. Which country would you be in if you were in Caracas?
Chile / Venezuela / Peru
13. Who is Diego Armando Maradona?
14. How many times has Uruguay won the World Cup?
nil / two / five
15. What is the “Machupicho”?
A river / a rain forest / an Inca site Muchas gracias