HEY! Magazine Frome and West Wilts edition by Tina Veater

FREE • FROME AND WEST WILTS EDITION • ISSUE 38 • FEBRUARY 2017

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ACTIVITIES See new-born lambs (maybe even see one being born!) Mini farmers’ market including Lackham meat and eggs. Watch the Dairy Herd being milked - all the milk goes to Cadbury! See all our farmyard friends including pigs, piglets, chickens & hens and many small animals. Variety of food and beverage stalls. Tractor Ted LIVE - bouncy castle and interactive activities on the farm. Children’s rides. Face-painting and much more!

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WELCOME Director Tina Veater 07834 542955 | tina@ignyte-uk.co.uk Editorial Team Tina Veater info@ignyte-uk.co.uk Advertising Team Zoe Jenkins Theresa Saadeh Jane Groves 01761 410141 | info@ignyte-uk.co.uk Graphic Designer Pamela Evans Published by Ignyte Media Ltd Printed by Flying Colours Ltd, Weare, Somerset Business Address: Ignyte Media Ltd, Unit G5, Second Avenue, Westfield Industrial Estate, Radstock, BA3 4BH 01761 410141 info@ignyte-uk.co.uk While every care has been taken to ensure the data contained in the publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Ignyte do not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system in any form without the prior permission of the publisher. Distribution: We deliver to 9500 families through primary schools and other outlets in Frome and West Wiltshire and surrounding villages. The next edition is in April & is filling fast.

As I write this piece, the weather is very cold and I’m having to scrape ice from my car each morning. It is always important to ensure you eat well and drink plenty during the colder months to keep the bugs away. Make sure you stay wrapped up and be careful on icy paths and roads. Along with looking after your health, why not take a look at our article about looking after your liver. Some of you may have celebrated the festivities heavily, so the article gives you tips and advice on keeping your liver in tip top shape. February and March sees lots happening with Valentines, St Patricks Day, Mothers Day, Red Nose Day and World Book Day, so it’s a busy few months for some! Please see our articles on World Book Day and Red Nose Day for ways you, your child or your school can join in. We know most of the schools children dress up for World Book Day, so we can’t wait to see the photos in the next issue. We also have a great article about Pancake Day and The Big Pancake Party. All across this country there are families who struggle to put food on the table; children are going to school hungry and parents are skipping meals so that their kids can eat an evening meal. The charity encourages people to raise funds by holding a Pancake Party. We think it’s a great idea and fun too, so why not get involved. Don’t forget to send us any pictures of your childrens’ or schools’ achievements for our WOW and News & Reviews pages. These can be sent to Julie@ignyte-uk.co.uk. All our readers enjoy these pages and children love being included too. Simply send the image with a few words to Julie….it’s as easy as that! Remember to enter the competitions too, as we have an amazing weekend at Ladram Bay to give away and also a family ticket to Dick and Dom Live. Finally, we have some exciting news…we have launched a brand new website called Family Matters. If I say so myself, it looks fabulous and is packed full of information, events, articles and much more. It will replace our current website HEY! Mag and will now be the place to enter our competitions. Please do take a look at www.familymatters-uk.co.uk Have a great few months and in no time at all, the spring and warmer weather will be upon us.

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RED NOSE DAY For m ore i n f or m at i on a n d re s ou rc e s , v i s it r e d n o s e d ay. c om

nna Budzynska of Comic Relief offers ideas to help you ensure your child has loads of fun this Red Nose Day and starts to understand that, however small they are, they can make a difference. Red Nose Day, which is just around the corner on Friday 24th March, is all about our power to make the world a better place by having a great time. From bake sales and fancy dress to talent shows and sponsored challenges, it’s time to put the fun into fundraising! By supporting your child’s fundraising efforts, you can help them make the most of all the laughing and learning. Comic Relief aims to create a just world, free from poverty, in which everybody is safe, healthy, educated and empowered. By raising money this Red Nose Day, your child will be helping to give vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa a helping hand to turn their lives around. Here are our top ten tips for making the most of the day. 1. GO RED IN STYLE If your child’s school is holding a red dress-up day, don’t leave it to the last minute to sort out an outfit! Go through the wardrobes for red clothing, scour the dressing-up box for costumes and dig out as many red accessories as you can find – hats, scarves, ribbons, badges, socks, wigs… Get up early on the big day, have fun with red face paint and enjoy spotting all the other red children on the walk to school.

2. ADD A NOSE Why not buy your child a Red Nose to finish off their outfit for the day? They’re a bargain at £1 each and this year’s designs are funnier and quirkier than ever, from Sniffer the dog and Snuffles the dragon to Snootankhamun the mummy and Sneezecake the chef. 3. READY, STEADY, BAKE! If your child’s school is holding a themed bake sale, don’t panic! There are a range of simple Red Nose Day recipes at rednoseday. com/schools/primary/fundraising-resources. Alternatively, just stock up on red icing, food colouring, edible glitter and sprinkles and get decorating your favourite biscuits. 4. TAKE TO THE STAGE This year, schools around the country are staging talent and comedy shows to raise money for Red Nose Day. Encourage your child to take part – help them come up with an idea, rehearse their act and be on hand to offer your support on the big day. 5. SUPPORT SPONSORSHIP If your child comes home with a sponsorship form for a fundraising activity, help them to collect pledges from your family and friends (remind people to GiftAid their money if possible). Your child will feel a real sense of achievement when they collect in the money and take it into school for paying in. 6. GO THAT BIT FURTHER Encourage your child to do extra fundraising outside school. Why not help them to organise their own sponsored activity? Perhaps they could give something up for a week, or try to stay quiet for a day?! Or you could offer to make a donation if they help you out with some jobs around the home. 7. TALK ABOUT WHY Talk to your child about why they’re raising money for Red Nose Day. Explain how their money might be used, both in the UK and in Africa, and help them understand that they really can change people’s lives for the better. For ideas and information, visit rednoseday.com 8. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE Tell your child what the cash they pay for could raise: • Just 70p could pay for life-saving treatment for a child with malaria. • £4 could fully vaccinate a child in Africa against five deadly childhood diseases. • In Rwanda, £25 could buy enough seeds for six young farmers who have lost their parents to start growing watermelons for a sustainable income. • £100 could pay for a year’s apprenticeship for a young person living on the streets of Kenya. Why not set a target together? Children are really motivated by knowing in real terms what a difference their money can make. 9. BE A FUNDRAISER YOURSELF Set a good example and get involved yourself! Take part in activities at work and join in with school fundraising if you have the chance. 10. WATCH THE TV SHOW TOGETHER At the end of the day, sit down as a family to watch the Red Nose Day broadcast on BBC One. You’ll enjoy the show even more knowing that you’ve played your part.

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MOTHERING SUNDAY 26th MARCH M

othering Sunday is celebrated in the UK on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter. Traditionally, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as a servant were given the day off. On the way to visiting their church the children would pick wild flowers and give them to their Mother’s when they arrived home. A Simnel Cake is a special food associated with Mothering Sunday. It is a rich fruit cake which is boiled in water and then baked with a layer of marzipan in the middle and on the top. The cake has 11 balls of marzipan on the top which represented the 11 disciples, not including Judas. Today we celebrate Mother’s Day in a big way with all of us thanking our Mum’s for their support and love with gifts of flowers, chocolates, handmade cards, presents and special messages. There are many other ways to treat or indulge your Mum on Mothering Sunday. You could take her out for a meal to her favourite restaurant, book her a pampering treatment or just give her the day off to relax whilst you look after her.

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Win a fabulous family holiday for up to 6 people at Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Devon. Staying in a Comfort plus Holiday Home with access to the Entertainment programme and pool passes for the whole family. There’s lots of indoor and outdoor activities for the family but if you’d like to explore a little further afield there are beautiful coastal walks along the unspoilt Jurassic Coast, and an abundance of attractions and stunning countryside within easy driving distance of Ladram Bay.

Here's why Ladram Bay really is a holiday heaven It’s beautiful setting on one of Devon's most enchanting coastlines has made Ladram Bay Holiday Park a favourite with West Country visitors for over 70 years. And in 2016, following a major £10m investment in luxurious new holiday homes and leisure facilities, the park's appeal has been raised to a whole new level. In the caring hands of the same family since it first opened all those decades ago, Ladram Bay – with its own private beach - is a holiday heaven for both grown-ups and children. You can hire a gorgeous holiday home, leisure lodge, apartment or super-luxury glamping pod and enjoy a short break or longer stay at amazing prices. There are also pitches with picture-postcard views for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents. Or, like increasing numbers of people, you can own a holiday home at Ladram Bay and have the freedom to make holiday escapes right throughout the season. Holiday home owners never need to book ahead, or pay any extra for their stays. Weekend forecast looking good? Then just pack your bags and take off to your own luxury holiday hideaway. But whether you rent or buy, Ladram Bay's superb facilities are there for everyone. The long list of attractions includes a new swimming pool complex and first-class day and evening entertainment. Check out our website at www.ladrambay.co.uk – and make this your most memorable summer yet!

To win this amazing prize simply visit www.familymatters-uk.co.uk and answer this question: On which coast is Ladram Bay Holiday Park located? Terms & Conditions Prize is a short break either Mon-Fri or Fri-Mon, early booking is recommended. Prize based on a family of up to 6 people staying in a Comfort plus Holiday Home. Prize includes access to the Entertainment programme and pool passes for the whole family. Excludes stays within Peak Season (school holidays or Bank Holidays). Prize must be used within the 2017 season. No cash alternative will be offered. Not for re-sale. Standard terms and conditions apply and can be viewed at https://www.ladrambay.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

www.family matters-uk.co.uk NEW website for family matters. HEY! Magazine have launched a new website platform in 2017 targeted at parents in Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset areas. The new digital platform will replace the previous HEY! Magazine platform as a place to go to access a whole host of information for families. Family Matters brings you lots of parenting information, where to go as a family, things to do as well as local news for your area. We would like you to actively comment on the stories and share your thoughts and experiences with other parents in the area. The What’s On pages will be updated weekly to give you the prefect place to find out where you can visit with your family and the things that you can see and do, without it costing a fortune. Look out for our social media feeds too, we will be pushing our news stories, places to go and things to do on both Facebook and Twitter, so don’t miss out, like our pages today to keep up to date.

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The ten official World Book Day £1 books cater for all ages from pre-school through to young adults. In 2017, the titles for the nation’s youngest book lovers will feature beloved characters Peppa Pig and extraterrestrials from the Aliens Love Underpants series. For readers at Key Stage 1, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks will contribute a new Princess Mirror-Belle title and Martin Handford has made one of his Where’s Wally? adventures available. They can also pick up some tips from Horrid Henry or catch up with the Famous Five, whereas Key Stage 2 readers will be able to enjoy something new from beloved British authors David Walliams or Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Young Adult titles will come from Michael Grant and David Almond, and the official World Book Day 2017 illustrator is Liz Pichon, children's book writer and illustrator/creator of the Tom Gates series.

WORLD BOOK DAY 2017 TITLES: Peppa Loves World Book Day (Ladybird) It's World Book Day, but Peppa has so many favourite books, she can't decide which character to dress up as! Who will she be? Find out in this Peppa Pig story!

World Book Day UK set to give away 1 million books to mark 20th anniversary of world’s biggest celebration of reading

orld Book Day UK has announced an all-star line-up of authors and illustrators to help it celebrate its 20th anniversary, with the goal of encouraging greater engagement with reading and ownership of books by children. The reading for pleasure charity has recruited “national treasures” including David Walliams, Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Julia Donaldson to help it reach more children and young people than ever. These authors will each contribute an official World Book Day £1 book, which children can get for free in exchange for the £1 book token available to all school children in the UK and Ireland. Over the past 19 years, World Book Day UK has delivered 13 million £1 books into the hands of young people across the country. In 2016, the number of £1 books given away was 789,738. The charity’s aim for its 20th anniversary is to increase this number to one million. World Book Day was first designated an international event by UNESCO in 1995 after being observed for over 70 years in Catalonia, where giving books to friends and family had become an annual tradition. It was first marked in the UK two years later in 1997, in response to an increasing concern over poor reading and writing standards.

Everyone Loves Underpants by Claire Freedman (Simon & Schuster Children’s Books) This zany, hilarious tale is delightfully brought to life by Ben Cort's vibrant illustrations. With a madcap, rhyming text by awardwinning Claire Freedman, this is sure to enchant and amuse the whole family! In this PANTSTASTIC story, join old friends to celebrate the wonder of underpants! Where’s Wally? The Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford (Walker Books) Join Wally on his quest through magical and bizarre fantasy lands. Hidden in every intricately-detailed scene are Wally and his friends – so let the hunt begin! Full of eye-boggling extras and hours of fun, this third classic Wally adventure comes in a fiendish mini edition and extra puzzling and magical puzzles to play. Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks (Macmillan) Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. In this story Mirror-Belle comes popping out of Ellen’s mirror to help out with the local pantomime taking the story off script in a hilarious way. Horrid Henry: Funny Fact Files by Francesca Simon (Orion Children’s Books) Horrid Henry is the no.1 expert in pulling pranks, running a cool club and making as much mayhem as possible. And now you can be just like him! This hilarious book is full of fiendish facts about Horrid Henry, plus top-secret diary entries, club passwords and tips for dealing with annoying siblings. Good Old Timmy and Other Stories by Enid Blyton (Hodder Children’s Books) Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the boy? Will Timmy lead them to the answer?

HEY! competitions WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO NOAHS ARK ZOO FARM!

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is a unique hands-on zoo and working farm just outside Bristol set in over 100 acres of beautiful countryside. They are one of the south west's top tourist attractions, welcoming 170,000 visitors a year and giving each one a fun-filled, exciting animal experience in a family park full of adventure play grounds, tractor rides and educational exhibits. To win, answer this question: What are the names of the elephants at Noahs Ark Zoo Farm?

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE DICK AND DOM LIVE AT THE CHEESE AND GRAIN!

The legends of Children’s TV, Dick and Dom are about to be unleashed on a theatre near you! Touring the UK in a show that promises to get the whole family on their feet, the performance will be full of madcap challenges and audience participation games that will guarantee to have you in stitches. This is a show you won’t want to miss! The show is on the 16th April and will be the 5.30pm showing. To win, answer this question: What are Dick and Doms last names?

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PA N C A K E D AY T U E S D AY 2 8 T H F E B R U A R Y

PERFECT PANCAKES INGREDIENTS:

110g plain flour Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 200ml semi-skimmed milk mixed with 75ml water 50g butter

TO SERVE: Caster sugar Lemon juice

METHOD:

Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl holding the sieve high above the bowl so the flour gets an airing. Make a well in the centre of the flour and break the eggs into it. Using an electric whisk or a balloon whisk, mix the eggs into the flour making sure to incorporate any flour from around the edge of the bowl. Gradually add small amounts of the milk and water whilst still whisking. (don’t worry about any lumps as they will disappear as you continue to whisk). When all the liquid has been added take a rubber spatula and scrape any bits of flour from around the edge into the centre of the bowl and continue to whisk until the batter is smooth and the consistency of thin cream. Melt the butter and add 2 tablespoons of it into the batter and whisk it in thoroughly and pour the remaining butter into a separate bowl for using to lubricating the frying pan. Heat the frying pan so it is really hot, then turn it down to a medium heat. With a wodge of kitchen paper add some of the melted butter to the frying pan. Ladle a small amount of the batter into the frying pan and tip it around to coat the base evenly. It should take about half a minute to cook, then lift the edge with a palette knife and flip the pancake over. The other side will not take as long to cook. Slide the pancake out of the frying pan onto a plate and sprinkle with caster sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Fold or roll, serve and enjoy! All across this country there are families who struggle to put food on the table; children are going to school hungry and parents are skipping meals so that their kids can eat an evening meal. There has been an alarming increase in food poverty in the UK. In the eight years leading up to August 2015, the price of food and nonalcoholic drinks increased by 31% in the UK. That figure, amongst various other factors, has led to serious consequences for many across the country:

Or why not add a savoury filling: 8 slices of smoked ham 8 tbsp grated cheese, either Cheddar or Emmenthal 1 tbsp chopped chives After flipping the pancake in the frying pan add a couple slices of ham and 2 tbsp cheese and chives. Cook until the base is firm. Slide it out of the frying pan, fold in half and serve.

Alternative Sweet and Savoury fillings : Why not try Nutella topped with fresh sliced strawberries, a real treat. Maple syrup is always a winner too, so why not add cream and blueberries or even bacon. Or lightly whip some cream cheese and add some sliced fruit before rolling it.

• The number of children attending their first day of school underweight increased by 16% between 2012 and 2015. • The number of pregnant women with anaemia has reached its highest level in two decades, rising from 19.8% in 2001 to 22.8% in 2011. The Together Network, a series of Joint Ventures between Church Urban Fund and Church of England Diocese, wants to continue its work to stop this and so we’re calling on churches, schools, families, and individuals throughout England to stand up to food poverty – and have some fun in the process. Instead of a low-key pancake celebration this Shrove Tuesday, invite your friends and family to join you and share in the Big Pancake Party. The idea is simple; get together, eat some pancakes, maybe take a few challenges, have a great time, and raise funds for those in need. See more at www.pancakeparty.org.uk

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LOVE YOUR LIVER From the GP’s surgery, By Dr Alexandra Phelan. Is it time to love your liver more? Take the test.

he largest internal organ in the human body, the liver has hundreds of important jobs to do. It removes toxins, including alcohol from the body, helps to fight infection and produces the bile that helps breaks down our food and aids digestion. While people generally assume that alcohol is the biggest cause of liver damage, the organ can also be affected by hundreds of other health conditions, such as diabetes and cancer. Hepatitis is one of the most common causes of liver disease along with alcohol, which can lead to cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. The liver is resilient and may be capable of regenerating itself so long as you don’t treat it too badly, although the process is not guaranteed and can take some time.

However, prolonged misuse of alcohol can result in serious and permanent liver damage. Consuming too much fatty, salty and sugary foods/drinks can also have a big impact on the health of your liver.

The simple steps that you can take include reducing your alcohol intake to within safe limits, modifying your diet and taking steps to protect yourself in circumstances that could leave you vulnerable to hepatitis.

The British Liver Trust is a national charity that funds medical research and provides vital support for those living with a liver condition.

Speak to a GP or pharmacist if you are concerned about the health of your liver and would like help in reducing the risks, including cutting down on alcohol consumption.

If you’d like to learn more about liver health you can head online to complete the Love Your Liver Health Screener survey loveyourliver.org.uk. The survey includes questions that will help you to identify whether you are at high risk of developing liver disease, including how much alcohol you consume and whether you are eating a healthy diet.

For further information go online to loveyourliver.org.uk Dr Alexandra Phelan is a working NHS GP and Online Doctor with Pharmacy2U. Visit www.pharmacy2u.co.uk for further information.

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A GOOD SCHOOL WHERE EACH CHILD IS VALUED Staff, parents and pupils of Hemington Primary School and Hornbeams Pre-School are celebrating after a recent visit by an Ofsted Inspector. The Inspector confirmed that the school continued to provide the good education noted at the previous inspection and highlighted the continuous and ongoing improvements being made. She recognised the commitment of everybody to meeting the school’s aim to provide “A Good Start for All” and was told by parents that Hemington was “a very special school where each child is valued’ and that pupils ‘feel secure and nurtured’. She also noted the good behaviour of pupils and commented on their politeness and courtesy. Hemington is a small school with multi year classes which allows teachers to adapt learning to match the needs of each individual child. The teachers’ work in this area was particularly recognised by the Inspector as contributing to the good progress made by pupils no matter their starting point. She commented that every child receives” a personalised approach to their education” which “is very much appreciated by the parents, who recognise that the school is like ‘an extended family that promotes a love of learning, self-confidence and care for others’.” In addition to the Primary School, Hornbeams Pre School operates within the same environment sharing facilities. The

opportunity for the youngest children to start school at age two was identified as helping to accelerate the progress made in the early years. Both schools use the on-site Forest School facilities where a variety of activities “help the pupils develop their language and social skills and gain more confidence”.

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Last term Oakfield Academy have been working in collaboration with Critchill School and Julian House on an exciting project called ‘Build a Bike’. Four pupils had the opportunity to work on a bike, strip it back and rebuild it. They learnt many skills along the way which will help them look after their bikes in the future. The children also learnt many lessons in listening, perseverance, supporting each other and working in a new environment with new adults. At the end of the project the pupils were able to take their new bikes home as a reward for all their hard work!

Oakfield Academy were delighted to learn that they had been picked by the colleagues at Co-op, Nunney Road to be their fundraising partners. Starting in December 2016, all money raised at the store for 12 months will be donated to worthy causes at the school. Pupils Alfie, Tillie and Rhian visited the store to meet staff and thank them for their generosity.

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OAKFIELD PUPILS COMPETE AT HEWLETT PACKARD The Hewlett Packard, Bristol building was the venue for this year's Lego robotics Competition. Oakfield sent a strong team who have been training after school building robots and directing them with remote control. The team finished mid-table, which since they have only been working together for a couple of months is a great result! Head of ICT Mr Adam Reynolds was very proud of the pupils, "They were great ambassadors for the Academy".

PTA RAISE FUNDS WITH CHRISTMAS TREES Friends of Leigh School, the PTA at Leigh on Mendip First School, held a Christmas Tree Sale over 2 weekends in the run up to Christmas. Their hard work certainly paid off and they raised a total of £1197 which will be spent on further enriching the children’s education. The PTA said that sale, which is currently in its second year, is a great way to raise funds and to get in the festive spirit and will be continuing again next Christmas.

WHAT A PERFORMANCE! Oakfield Academy's Year 5 pupils put on a spectacular nativity performance. Two packed audiences enjoyed the delightful acting by the main characters and the wonderful singing and dancing by the whole year group.

WESTBURY JUNIOR GO WILD Year 3 at Westbury Junior school have been flooded with wild animals! Staff from Longleat brought in a range of wild creatures to show the children and talk about their habitats and how they adapt which links with the year 3’s topic for the term. The children had the opportunity to hold and learn about ferrets, tarantulas, scorpions, pythons, cockroaches and even a red tega! Teaching Assistant, Julie Hogarth said “The children loved the opportunity to hold and stroke a range of different animals though the ferrets were bit smelly!”

MARVELLOUS MAGICAL MATHS Westbury Junior school had a day of magical maths investigation. Following the successful application for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) grant, Westbury Junior School were happy to welcome Dave Hickory from Marvellous Magical Maths for an exciting day of maths activities! Starting with an assembly, Dave engaged the children before delivering workshops for each year group where they explored different maths problems involving shape, patterns and measuring. Class teacher Anne-Marie Sweet said, “This visit was a lot of fun. The children loved the different activities and the whole school was able to get involved.”

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WESTWOOD WITH IFORD SCHOOL STORY DAY

Selwood Academy were delighted to have Mark Webber an Executive Chef from Edwards & Ward officially open their new Food Technology recently. After 2 years of planning, designing and carrying out the required works the Food Technology room came to life as Mark dazzled them with his culinary expertise and provided ambassadors, staff and guests to a Shawarma Bar experience. The school wish to thank everyone involved in every step of the complete refurbishment project including, pupils who helped design and choose colour schemes.

Once again, Westwood with Iford School has been buzzing with language and creativity as the children had fun taking part in a whole school story day. With each class taking a focus story, from Aliens Love Underpants and The Magic Bed in Early Years and KS1 to The Wolf that Cried Boy and Anansi the Spider for our older children, each class had a day filled with opportunities to extend their writing skills. We strive to continually improve our reading year on year and teachers all worked so hard to prepare a day of exciting and engaging learning based entirely around the one fantastic book, with this being an ideal way to develop cross curricular writing, reading, speaking and listening and spelling. Everyone had such a great time and the children were completely immersed in their activities. We also started our whole school read for the first time. Once a month classes will now be pairing for 20 minutes during the day so that older children and younger children have the opportunity to read together, enjoy books and learn from each other. This is something that we think will have a huge benefit for our entire school community. To end the day we then had a whole school assembly and shared our learning from the day. The enthusiasm and excitement with which the children shared their learning from Story Day was a joy to see and we are already looking forward to the next one!

SCROOGE VISITS OAKFIELD ACADEMY

Well done to all the cast and technical team at Oakfield Academy for an amazing production of ‘Mr Scrooge’ a musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic story of ‘A Christmas Carol’. A fabulous production that was enjoyed by all.

WESTWOOD WITH IFORD SCHOOL TAKES TO THE OCHE! Mental arithmetic meets hand-eye coordination at Westwood with Iford School as children in Orchid class are now learning a new sport Darts. Our innovative lunchtime club started this term and is proving extremely popular with those who are keen to practice their doubles and trebles with the aim of improving week on week. Learning the correct stance, darts grip and, of course, with safety at the forefront of our sessions, the children have been keen to learn and are so incredibly sensible that it has been enormous fun so far. The introduction of a darts club is not only developing sports skills but also some serious maths skills too, with children adding, subtracting and calculating their way around a dart board. Using essential mental maths skills, this is an ideal way to practice in a fun, relaxed and exciting way and with so much of our learning requiring a good grasp of mathematics and quick recall of number facts, darts is a great way to achieve this. Look out for the darts stars of the future!

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WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT PCSO Gary Maule popped into Oakfield Academy on the last day of term to present this term's Citizenship Award. The winners Mackenzie Pearce and Scott Lonie are both from Year 5, and were voted for by their peers and teachers for giving up their own time to help another pupil. Congratulations to both boys.

Tia Stone from Selwood Academy has recently achieved her 1st degree black belt in MMA (Mixed Marshal Arts). Amazing Tia, well done!

Congratulations to Millie-Mollie Newport of Oakfield's Year 8 for her winning entry to the Gingerbread Competition, a gingerbread dragon. Millie-Mollie spent about 72 hours planning and building her creation, it was an impressive attraction at the school's Christmas Fair.

Anouk aged 7 has passed her stage 2 in swimming. Great work Anouk.

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