ISSUE NO 5 MAY 2015

SILVER CLASS ROUND - UP

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We are delighted to report that this week Miss Chastney was awarded the title of Primary School Teacher of the Year for the Maidstone area. Parents of pupils were asked to write in to the Kent Messenger telling them why they thought their child’s teacher was the best of the best. In the nominations the judges heard about Miss Chastney’s smile, positivity and very high standards. They were also told how she does excellent work not just at Thurnham School but also visiting other schools to help their teachers improve. Mr James told our newspaper "We are thrilled with Miss Chastney winning the Kent Messenger award for " Teacher Of The Year 2015" in our area. Everyone at Thurnham School is delighted and very proud of her. We are also very grateful to the parents who took the time to nominate Miss Chastney - we're sure they will be delighted for her too!"

MISS CHASTNEY IS NAMED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

In Silver Class this term we have been studying Africa and enjoyed our Safari in the outside area, mud painting and reading the book “Handa’s Surprise.” We tasted exotic fruit such as pineapple, avocado, mango and passion fruit and we made ndebele art to learn about patterns. In maths we have been learning how to double and share. But the very best part of this term has been welcoming Mrs Beverley back to Silver Class.

Thurnham School House Cup

The cups are ready but are you? We will be starting our House point challenge when we come back to school in Term 6 and we now know if we are in St George’s House, St David’s House, St Andrew’s House and St Patrick’s House. As well as the Sports Cup which will be awarded to the House with the most points on Sports Day we also have the House Cup which will be handed out each week to the House who have collected the most House

points. A big thank to Aford Awards who have kindly sponsored both of these awards and we know everybody will want to give their best efforts to help their House win these cups. Our first competition will be the MegaHowler throw so start practising your throwing during the school holidays to see how far you can through the MegaHowler on the day. As well as

challenges like this you can also collect House points each day in class for good work, good behavior and good manners. So lets start collecting lots of House points and lets see who can be the winner of the first House of the Week.

What do you dislike? I don’t like it when people jump the queue because its not very fair, is it?

What do you like to do in your spare time? I really enjoy playing with my grandchildren and I like to watch the birds and wildlife that visit my garden. Sometimes I can spot foxes, pheasants, rabbits and owls. I also enjoy football, in small doses, and support Manchester United.

What superhero power would you like.? I know everyone says they would like to fly but I would really love that because for once I’d be up high and be able to look down on taller people.

What is your favourite movie? The original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Finally, please share with us something we don’t already know about you. When I was younger I used to be a 100m sprinter and I also represented my county throwing the discus.

MEET YOUR NEWS TEAM

Seb Pictures Editor

Likes: Football Dislikes: Girl’s stuff

Isabella

Sub Editor Likes: Street Dance

Dislikes: Football

Alex Features Editor

Likes: Terraria Video Game

Dislikes: Rain

George Photographer

Likes: Arsenal Dislikes:

Bossy people

Thomas Sports Editor

Likes: Tennis Dislikes: Sand stuck

between my toes

Iris Editor-in-Chief

Likes: Running Dislikes: Rice

Five minutes (down on the carpet) with…

Mrs Beverley

Who are you and what is your job at Thurnham School? I am Mrs Beverley and I am the teacher in Silver Class.

What did you do before you worked at Thurnham School? When I was very young I worked in a bank because my Mum said I had to try another job before I became a teacher. I lasted 6 weeks before I rushed off to learn how to be a teacher. I worked in two other schools before I came to Thurnham School.

What is your favourite book? Alice in Wonderland.

What is your favourite animal? Anything except squirrels!

What is your favourite thing about Thurnham School? The amount of love here is my favourite thing. I also like the jacket potatoes and salad!

How long have you worked at Thurnham School? I have been here for 24 years.

LIGHTHOUSE CLUB ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS

BY IRIS At excellent Lighthouse there are chocolate biscuits and Jamie Dodgers. We always have a story or video clip on the white board in the hall. And we make craft such as dream catchers, fish door signs and puzzles. It is a really good club and it doesn’t cost any money!

Hi All

SUMMER CAMP BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th August 2015 9.30am-11.30am each day - £6.50 per session

For children from Yr R to Yr 6 Fun games, competitions, prizes and coaching

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Thurnham School News Sports Editor, Thomas, with the winner’s cup and shield

Maidstone Manager, Jay Saunders and midfielder Jack Parkinson from Maidstone United visited Thurnham School this term to tell us all about their very successful season and how they became Champions of the Ryman Premier League. They brought along the huge shield and cup that their team had won to show everyone and answered from some very tricky questions from the classes about teams they have played against, exercising and how to always eat well.

UNITED CHAMPIONS VISIT SCHOOL