Easter 2014
ART WEEK - TAKE ONE PICTURE
‘The Fighting Temeraire’ J M W Turner
‘Stranger Danger’ Workshop
On Thursday 23rd January we had a visit
from two policemen, Rob and Jonathan;
they came to teach us how to stay safe on
the internet and on the streets. They told
us things like always walk on well lit, busy
streets and not to go in parks whilst it’s
dark.
To stay safe on the internet they told us not
to use websites like Facebook and Twitter
until we are old enough and NEVER say
where you live online.
It was a very educational talk but probably
the most important
thing they said, was
what to do if you are in
danger. They said to
always hand over what
the criminal wants and
scream and shout as people will hear you and come
looking.
All in all it was a very good, helpful and enjoyable talk for
all of the Junior School, as the policemen spoke to all of
the year groups.
James H (Y6)
Year 4 are transported back in time!
We learnt that during an air raid wardens
would knock on the doors of houses if any
light from inside was shining outside. If a
light showed you could become a target for
the bombers. If you were told three times
you would go to court!
Whilst we were there we experienced
holding a grenade and machine gun bullets.
The grenade had been defused beforehand!
On Monday 27th January our class and Chimpy, the
class mascot, had an evacuation experience during
a trip to the Shugborough estate.
We travelled there by bus for 45 minutes and on
arrival we met a guide who showed us around the
buildings. In a class room we made our own identity
cards, ration books and name tags. We had to have
our ID cards and ration books in our pockets at all
times in case the wardens checked.
We looked at clothing that had been worn during
WW2. The clothes were very dull. We were shown
what the gas masks looked like. I would not want to
wear one, it looked so uncomfortable. The gas
masks for babies and toddlers looked huge.
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Outside we saw farm animals which worked
and produced food during the war. An
Anderson shelter had been buried and
hidden using soil. It looked very small,
however four people had to fit in it.
Families grew some food themselves, if
possible, as the German forces bombed
supply ships making food shortages.
Families had food rations
and clothing coupons
issued by the government
so that everyone had their
fair share.
Luke S (Y4)
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Art Week - Take One Picture
Between 10th - 14th March, the whole Junior School
curriculum was transported back to 1839 through William
Turner’s painting, ‘The Fighting Temeraire’.
Each class creatively studied the painting and produced
some thrilling and innovative results: Year 6, for example,
produced some stunning ships in D&T whilst investigating
sail shape and speed in science. Year 5 produced some
beautiful sunset themed art work and diary entries about life
on board ship. Year 4 have been weaving their seascape
and looking at calligrams whilst Year 3 have looked at
symmetry of the ships deck in maths and food rations on
board.
Mrs Harper
Daniel P’s replica drawing of ‘The Fighting Temeraire’
Year 6 Fairtrade Day at the Co-op
On Tuesday 14th January, Year 6
went on an exciting trip to the Coop. We travelled there in the mini
bus and when we arrived we were
split into groups of 3 and 4 and
given our tasks. We leapt into
action and we were helped by an
employee. We went around the
shop looking for Fairtrade
products, such as bananas,
coffee, and chocolate. We also
looked for brail on different types
of products and found out what
the symbols mean.
Afterwards we went to the back of the shop
and had a drink and went over the answers.
They gave us a delicious Fairtrade chocolate
bar before we left. The Co-op trip was a great
trip and I won’t forget about it.
Daniel P (Y6)
CRICKET NOTICE
We have two players in the final
county under 10 squad (of 13) for
the series of matches this summer.
What an achievement for Ollie Lamb (Ticknall
CC) and Dev Gandhewar (Hilton CC) who will
both bowl their leg spin against other county
sides.
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*gem106 Assembly
On Wednesday 29th January we all
gathered in the Hall waiting for famous radio
station presenters, Sam and Amy. The
weather was quite cold and they arrived at
roughly 11.00 am. We were all feeling
excited as we were actually meeting the
gem106 people face to face.
When they arrived we instantly started
chatting about them. We found out that they
were rather loud and clear after we played a
guessing game. George beat Cameron by
2 points. I felt popular having my photo
taken with gem106. Amy told us about the
website and she gave us a sticker.
also joined in. We all found out that Dave was
also quite an impressive singer.
We were amazed by the sight of Sammie, a
6 foot hamster, who performed a very good
dance. Then Dangerous Dave arrived and
he told us to dance while he sang to
Gangnam style. When we started dancing
we felt energetic, joyful and happy. Sammy
Everybody thanked gem106
for having such a wonderful
time with us.
Sam and Amy interviewed some the Year 3 pupils
and their conversations were ‘on air’ during Friday
morning.
Aryan T (Y4)
Amogha Performs in London
On Thursday 6th February, I went to London for a very exciting event,
the European Junior Original concert. It was a time I will never forget.
When we got off the train at St Pancras station, I felt a rush of
excitement. When we arrived at our hotel I couldn’t believe my eyes.
It was the ‘poshest’ hotel I had ever seen!
On Friday, I went to the British Library and British museum. It was
great fun. Then we had a rehearsal with the choir.
On Saturday, we had a dress rehearsal. This was recorded. Then it
was the real deal!
On the strike of 5 o’clock, the concert started. Our piece was last in
the list of compositions, like in Madrid. Lots of friends came to watch,
including Aryan. It rose my confidence.
It was a great trip and I am very lucky to have taken part.
Amogha R (Y6)
Sing Up Day
On Friday 14th March, Year 4 set off to the Sing Up Day at Derby High School. When we
arrived it was very crowded, as there were 8 other schools also singing. After we practised
our songs, our parents arrived just in time for the real concert. First, everyone sang ‘Ain’t
no mountain high enough’, then each school sang their own song. We sang, ‘Red Hen’.
When the concert finished we walked back to School. We all thanked Mr Coley for playing
the piano.
George E (Y4)
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Competition Winning Entries
Junior School boys were challenged to write a poem, song or account of why they should be chosen
to accompany Rev Paul and Mrs Charnock to watch Derby County v Bournemouth FC in the comfort
of a corporate box (lunch included!!). The winning entries were: Lachlan, Mark, Joshua and Aryan.
PLEASE TAKE ME!!
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lease take me to see DERBY COUNTY
achlan is my name
agerly wanting to go to Pride Park
long with Mrs Charnock and Rev Paul
atuday 22nd February
xhilarating it would be
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Please take me to DERBY COUNTY,
I promise I will give you a bounty.
My favourite player is definitely Keogh,
I always shout to him “Is your first name Theo”?
Why do Bournemouth never score?
Derby usually put in four!
Why don’t Derby sign Lionel Messi,
or talk to my sister whose name is Jessie.
This is a game we have to win,
we can’t afford to throw it in the bin.
Mark M (Y5)
FOOTBALL, oh football, I really love it.
M rs Charnock, Rev Paul, a day at Derby County
E xcitedly (and hopefully) I ask PLEASE TAKE ME!
Lachlan M (Y4)
Watching the players fall, every game bit by bit.
Oh, Mrs Charnock, I’ve never been,
I won’t mock and I’m ever so keen.
Mrs Charnock, it’s my last chance.
I won’t get a shock, I think I should advance.
Derby County, my home city. If I could come I’d be
a bounty.
To celebrate with the School committee.
Aryan K (Y6)
DERBY COUNTY
are amazing and I’m a devoted fan.
To enjoy the match with Rev Paul would mean I’d behave the best I can.
To represent Derby Grammar, showing all that we are great.
Would be my happy duty, repaying for my wonderful day.
To see my hero’s Hughes and Ward,
would make my day, assuming they score.
I have my team scarf ready and waiting,
but will happily wait to wave it, whilst enjoying the catering.
I train with Derby County in the Shadow Squad,
I wait with patience for the day I get the first team nod.
Football is my passion; it is my every breath,
but Mum always reminds me, “life without learning is death” (vita sine litteris mors).
Joshua W (Y6)
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This year the hockey results again
were much better than anything we
saw on the rugby field and the level of effort and
team work was far more evident. It is a sport that
the boys clearly enjoy and we, as a School, can be
proud of how we play the game and conduct
ourselves when playing against some very well
established Prep schools. In the Under 9 team
there was plenty of competition and enthusiasm for
places. The skill set has definitely improved, which
certainly bodes well for future years, and they as a
team can be pleased with their results this season.
The Under 10 team continues to play some excellent
hockey and it really has been team effort that has
pulled them through in close games. The Under 11s
have had some good results and been unlucky in
others, but that is the nature of sport and it is
something the boys need to learn to accept. The lack
of ability to convert possession into goals has been
their downfall and a more clinical approach in front of
goal is an area for them to work on.
Mr Masters
‘Most Improved Players’
‘Players of the Year’
U9 = Adrian Diaz Blanco
U9 = Leo Eden
U10 = George Cochrane
U10 = Thomas Coghlan
U11 = Aryan Kolhe
U11 = Joshua Wright
Cross Country Event at Ratcliffe College
On a cold winter’s Saturday morning 10 pupils from
DGS were set to do one of the most challenging runs
they had ever done! There were over 26 schools
competing in this hard but fun event. This is the
cross country.
All the boys did extremely well. 4 came in the top 30
out of 60 runners -Rohit, Mark, Adam S and Harrison.
At the end of the morning we all enjoyed a bacon
butty and a can of something fizzy.
I am really sad that I can’t do it next year but will
definitely encourage Years 4 and 5 to take part.
Harrison (Y6)
Honour Point race for this term:
Congratulations to our current high scorers:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Blackton House
Atkinson House
Derby House
Bemrose House
1601 pts
1532 pts
1369 pts
1344 pts
Joshua Barlow
Ethan Hamilton
Sam Littler
Chirag Goyal
204 pts
153 pts
126 pts
141 pts
(The above results as of 21st March 2014)
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Bring and Buy
In support of the Gedeli School, Tanzania
The Bring and Buy
Sale was another great
success and this is all
due to the generosity of our DGS family. We
raised over £800 on the day.
The new jam jar tombola was a hit! Year 6
ran some fantastic stalls and Ethan even
persuaded his dad to bring in his Mclaren car
to help raise money for Tanzania - £1 to pose!
Thank you to all boys and parent helpers on
the day.
Mrs Genders
Lego Club
Last year the student council asked if they
could have a Lego club and I eagerly put my
name forward to run the club. Due to the
popularity of the club, I asked the PTA if they
could buy us some more and here are the
results.
Thank you very much from all in Lego club and
from my son, Ollie, who no longer has to share
his!
Mrs Genders
Year 3 Investigating Patterns
Year 3 had fun designing patterns on
polystyrene tiles then block printing onto
fabric. Their finished work has been
mounted on to box canvases - a signed
piece of original artwork to display on the
wall at home!
Mrs Monk
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Dear Parents and Friends
Once again we are at the end of what can only
be described as an amazingly busy but very fun
packed term. As you look through the pages of
the Chronicle, it will become clear to you what a
wide and varied curriculum the boys receive
each day. I am so lucky to have such hard
working, dedicated staff that commit themselves
fully to the Junior School, making each day an
adventure for our boys.
As I write today we have just come back from a
hugely successful swimming gala. Well done to
Derby, the winning team. It was a closely
contested battle, with the results depending
upon the last few races. There were outstanding
individual performances from so many boys but
what really struck me are the friendship, respect
and support amongst the boys. Adam NawabKhan (I have asked him if I can use this story in
the Chronicle!) couldn’t swim a length of the pool
in September but today, with sheer hard work
and determination, swam a whole length of the
pool, unaided, in front of the whole Junior School
boys and staff. The boys know how hard Adam
has been working on his swimming so the
minute he entered the water, the pool erupted
with cheers, clapping and chants of “Go Adam”
reverberating off the walls. There was not one
boy who didn’t want Adam to succeed. There
was not a single boy who wasn’t clapping or
cheering him on. At that moment, I looked
around at the Junior School teachers. They too
were all on their feet, cheering and clapping and
shouting for Adam. When he finished his race,
most of the teachers were in tears. The sense of
community and genuine pride that filled the pool
was overwhelming. I thank the boys for their
limitless compassion, a trait I hope they never
loose.
Thank you for all your support this term and I
wish you all a relaxing and peaceful Easter.
With best wishes
Mrs Bennett
A very proud Head of Junior School.
U11 Rugby 7s Team
On Wednesday 19th March the Derby Grammar U11
Rugby 7s team entered a competition at The Elms
against 16 teams from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire,
Leicestershire and Yorkshire. First there was the
group stage which we came second in, advancing us
to the cup competition. In the quarter finals we played
Hill House School, which was a very close game.
Then we played Ratcliffe College, Mrs Bennett’s old
school. It was a great game, which we won, putting us
through to the final. Mrs Bennett was over the moon!!
We then played Fairfield School; that was a very tough
game. Unfortunately we lost but everyone was happy
that we got into the final. It was a great day that we all
thoroughly enjoyed.
James H / Daniel P (Y6)
Please refer to the detailed calendar on the website for important
dates for your diary: www.derbygrammar.co.uk
Today/Term Calendar/Summer Term 2014
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