The weekly newsletter for parents and students of the Allertonshire School
ALLERTONSHIRE NEWS
African Art
By Max Holland
(Year 8 LRH)
THURSDAY, 15th MAY 2014
Allertonshire News - 15th May 2014
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Dates for your Diary
Weekly Attendance Report
PSGA Ceilidh
Catering News
Fairtrade Coffee Morning - 4th June
Word of the Week
Thunks
Year 9 - Science Revision Books
Young Musician of the Year Festival 2014
Maths Challenge
Family Cycle Event - 29th May 2014
Kepow Theatre Company - “Seven Ages” Production
National Theatre Live - “A Small Family Business”
Quick Quiz
Menu
Quick Quiz - Answers for Last Week
Parents’ Forum - 15th May (Tonight!)
If any individuals or businesses would be interested in
sponsoring an issue of the newsletter for £25.00,
please contact the school.
Dates for your Diary
15th May
French Study Visit Parents’ Meeting
(please see below)
23rd May
Half Term Holiday begins - 3.15pm
2nd June
School Opens
4th June
9.30-11.00am - Fairtrade Coffee Morning
18th July
School Closes - 3.15pm - Summer Holiday
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE REPORT
The House with the highest attendance figure for the week commencing
5th May was …Langton! Congratulations!
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
House
Langton
Alverton
Foxton
Sigston
Attendance (%)
96.8%
96.7%
96.5%
95.9%
PSGA CEILIDH
On Friday of last week, parents were sent an email asking whether
they would be interested in coming to a Ceilidh on the evening of
Friday, 6th June to raise funds for the PSGA, We are trying to gauge
interest so, if you have not yet replied, we would be very pleased to receive your comments. A decision will then be made as to whether to
go ahead with this event.
Thank you
CATERING NEWS
NEW FOR BREAKTIME
When we return after the half term break we will be adding a flatbread to the
menu for break time. We will have a variety of flavours which we will change on
a weekly basis to include: Cheese, Cheesy Garlic, Margherita and Bolognaise.
They will be priced at 85p .
NEW FOR THE PASTA BAR
Why not try out our new pasta toppings? We have added: Chicken Tikka,
Chicken Korma and Szechuan Chicken to our range and also a Mediterranean
Vegetable to our Vegetarian Toppings.
NATIONAL STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAY
This is celebrated on Wednesday 21st May so why not come in and treat yourself
to some delicious Strawberries and Cream?
ANTHEA HARRIS
FOOD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
FAIRTRADE COFFEE MORNING
On Wednesday, 4th June the Year 7 L4L (Learning for Life) students are
hosting a Coffee Morning for the public in West Hall. It starts at 9.30am
and finishes at 11.00am. It will cost £2 for adults and £1.50 for
concessions. There will be a choice of coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate
to drink and a selection of cookies made by students. Fairtrade
produce will be used as much as possible for the Coffee Morning.
Anyone can come along and we hope to see you there.
Thank you for your support.
WORD OF THE WEEK
Opposite is the new “Word of The
Week”.
Students are encouraged to use this
word correctly and, if heard by a
teacher, a House Point will be awarded.
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THUNKS
Does an acorn contain more information than a computer?
YEAR 9 - SCIENCE REVISION BOOKS
As Year 9 students have now completed their exams, please could all Science
revision books be returned to their Science teacher.
Thank you
Maths Challenge
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SOLUTION TO WEEK 30
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1.
Which vitamin helps your body fight colds and other
illnesses?
2.
What is the largest peninsula in the World?
3.
A local news report stated that 20% of Corbridge’s football supporters are
women. Michael commented that is equivalent to 1 in 20, whereas Paul said
that it equivalent to 1 in 5.
Who is correct?
4.
What is the collective noun for a group of swallows?
5.
What colour is an anagram of run by dug?
6.
What is a galaxy made up of?
7.
What is the Hawaiian word of greeting?
8.
What were the two rival gangs called in West Side Story?
9.
Who ran the first marathon?
10.
What does a blue fire extinguisher contain?
11.
What type of creature is a Fer de Lance?
12.
By which name was the convict Robert Stroud better known?
13.
Genoa, mizzen and jib are types of what?
Answers in next week’s newsletter
Allertonshire School Lunch Menu
Week Ending 16th May 2014
Main Meal + a Sweet or Drink £2.20
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ROAST BEEF,
MAIN COURSE A
STEAK PIE SERVED
WITH GRAVY
CHICKEN PITTAS
YORKSHIRE
SALMON AND
BREADED
PUDDING AND
BROCCOLI BAKE
COD FILLET
MACARONI CHEESE
AND BROCCOLI
GRAVY
BUTTERNUT
VEGETARIAN
SQUASH AND
CHEESY MEXICAN
COURGETTE
TORTILLAS
STIR-FRY
CREAMED
ACCOMPANIMENTS
POTATOES,
OF THE DAY
BATON CARROTS
AND CABBAGE
POTATO WEDGES,
SIDE SALAD AND
COLESLAW
VEGETABLE
KORMA SERVED
CAULIFLOWER
WITH RICE
ROAST
POTATOES,
SLICED CARROTS
AND SPROUTS
MORNAY
GARLIC BREAD,
CAULIFLOWER AND
BROCCOLI
CHOCOLATE
DESSERT
APPLE CRUMBLE
STICKY TOFFEE
SERVED WITH
CUSTARD
2.
3.
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10.
11.
12.
PEAS AND
SWEETCORN
STRAWBERRY
SPONGE SERVED
SYRUP ROLY-POLY
MOUSSE
PUDDING SERVED
WITH
SERVED WITH
SERVED WITH A
WITH CUSTARD
CHOCOLATE
CUSTARD
SHORTBREAD
SAUCE
1.
CHIPPED
POTATOES,
BISCUIT
Which is the brightest natural object in the night sky, second only to the
moon? Venus
In “The Muppets”, what is the name of the bright green frog? Kermit
What are the special cells in our eyes called that allow us to see in colour?
Cones
In what year was the Rubik’s Cube invented? Was it
( a ) 1964 ( b ) 1974 or ( c ) 1984 It was (b) 1974
What is the diameter of a music CD or a DVD? It is (b) 12 cm
The Greek mythological creature “the Centaur” is half man and half……...? Horse
What is the symbol for the chemical element Potassium and what is its atomic
number? The symbol is K (“Kalium”) and its atomic number is 19.
If you were a podiatrist, what would you work with? Feet
What is the name of the coloured plant organism that grows on tree trunks and
roofs? Lichen
Sound travels much slower through water than through air. True or false?
False - Sound travels over four times faster through water than air.
Approximately how many miles did the Olympic Flame travel on its way to London for the 2012 Olympics? 8,000 miles
What is the square root of 369? 13
We are very grateful to the PSGA
for sponsoring this week’s Newsletter
PARENTS’ FORUM
THURSDAY, 15th MAY
After a very successful Parents’ Forum in March, we have
invited Claire Tiffany (Educational Development Advisor) to lead
another Forum tonight at 7.00pm in West Hall.
The topic which Claire will cover is “emotional crisis” and what
happens physically and emotionally when we experience
emotional crisis either as a child or as an adult.
I am sure this will be another very interesting and informative
session for parents, covering different aspects of emotional
crisis to those in the March Forum.
If you haven’t already reserved a place, it’s not too late to
come along. You would be very welcome to attend.
Thank you
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