Featherstone Primary and Nursery School

Dear parents and pupils,

we’re sorry we haven’t been updating the school blog recently.

We will be posting the latest newsletter next week and also writing about our fun and exciting BOOK WEEK that will be taking place this week.

Forthcoming events: week beginning 6th February…

Monday

Y6 Drama Workshops. Book fair 3:30-4:15

Tuesday

Y4 and 5 Drama Workshops.

Wednesday

Book Fair 3:30 – 4:15pm

Thursday

Book Fair 3:30-4:15

Friday

Pupils may come to school DRESSED AS A BOOK CHARACTER.

On Friday 8th July, the Descendents Awards were held at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Ealing, to celebrate the achievements of pupils of African and Afro-Caribbean heritage.

Three of our pupils were nominated for their incredible efforts and achievements: Al-Amin Miller, Mohamud Mohamed and Iqra Ismail.

Wonderfully, Iqra Ismail won the “Female Student of the Year” award. Here is her account of the evening!

A Hectic Evening

 At home is where the chaos and panic began. I arrived home to find my mother was nowhere to be seen. I called her shop several times until finally my sister picked up.
“Where’s Mum?” I questioned anxiously.
“She’s on the bus. Don’t worry she’s on her way.” My anger was rapidly covered by my relief. Phew!
  All most seconds afterwards, my mum called. She told me why she was late and that I should take a bath, eat ect.
Half an hour later, I was ready however, my mum was still looking for something to wear.Another half hour passed and We were both ready however (again) the previously scheduled taxi was yet to come and, when it did, we were fifteen minutes late.
  We arrived at the hotel and, at first, we didn’t know that it was the right place until Ms Jones showed up and reassured us of our whereabouts.We waited for about half an hour until they began with a performance by Vuka  Africa high school. Some of the students played the marimba, an African instrument that was similar to the xylophone.During which, our meal was served:
Starter: Chicken
Main course: Rice and Naan.
Dessert: Strawberry Meringue with bits of fruit.
  Subsequently cam the moment of truth. They went through most categories until the came to the one I was shortlisted for:Female student of the year.Sure enough there was my name, third one down. A nominee. I was trembling.
“The award for Female student of the year goes to…..IQRA ISMAIL!!” The clapping began as I walked towards the presenter. Clap, clap, clap! I was astonished at the fact that I even got into the top three nominees.I stood with my award in my hands, waiting for the picture to be taken. That may have been the best night of my life and that moment was the highlight.

A true story by Iqra Ismail.

Well done Iqra and congratulations to all 3 of our nominees!

Each year, the London Borough of Ealing organises many activities for children and young people.

During the summer holidays, there will be many activities at local children’s centres and many school sites in the area.

Click on the following link to go to the brochire of activities. You will find instructions about how to sign up there also.

http://www.childrenscentres.org.uk/activities_for_children_pubs.asp

A lot of these activities have limited places, and cost very little. 

So don’t delay… sign up today

Monday:

• Year 5 compete in the Featherstone Inter Primary School Science Challenge, at Featherstone High School. Arrive at school at 8:30am. Return by 3:30pm. Pupils will need packed lunch.

Tuesday:

• Cranford Community School Taster Day for Year 6 pupils attending there next year. 

• Athletes from Key Stage 2 will be competing in a Mini Olympics Competition. 

Dear Parents,

By now you should know which High School your child will be going to next year. Letters have been sent out by the schools to inform you of any meetings.

On Friday 1st July, any students attending a High School in Ealing (Featherstone, Greenford, Villiers etc) will attend that high school for a taster day. They should go in our school uniform (Featherstone Primary and Nursery School) unless they have been told to wear something else.

If your child will be attending Cranford Community College, their taster day is on Tuesday 5th July.

Unless advised to, they should take a packed lunch with them for that day.

If you have any questions, please contact the High School your child will be attending, directly.

Mr Cooksey

As you may have heard, members of the NUT and ATL unions have voted for a national strike to be held on Thursday 30 June 2011. 

Due to this industrial action the school will be closed to all students on that day.

Please speak with class teachers for more information.

In Year 2, we thought about what it would be like to be a refugee. We had to imagine leaving our homes and packing our suitcases. We drew our favourite things, and it was hard deciding what we would pack. What would you pack?

Year 1 children enjoyed reading ‘The Colour of Home’.  Then the children drew Hassan’s home and retold the story.

Also in Key Stage 1,  we tasted different types of bread from around the world, with some delicious dips. Mango chutney was our favourite in 2B.

Miss Bains

Children can wear their own traditional/ cultural clothes tomorrow (Friday) or their normal school uniform. They must not come to school in casual clothing.

If they do come to school in traditional clothing, please send 50p in with them, as we are raising money for UNICEF.

Many thanks.

PE Kits

On PE days, children should wear their PE kits (White T-shirts, black/ navy blue shorts/ tracksuit bottoms). Please do not send them to school in any T-shirt. It should be school uniform!

Today (Thursday) we have been making and trying out foods from around the world.

Year 3 and year 6 made fresh Hummus from Chickpeas and year 4 and 5 made Guacamole from Avocados. Children made enough to share with each other and we ate the dips with 5 different types of bread from around the world! YUMMY!

It is another reminder of how wonderful it is to have so many cultures and communities coming together and sharing our experiences!

Different pasts, shared future

Refugee Week is a unique opportunity to discover and celebrate the contributions refugees bring to the UK. Featherstone Primary and Nursery School is celebrating its own Refugee Week this week with several simple acts.

We’ll be telling stories…

We”ll be trying breads and dips from around the world…

We’ll be sharing our own family stories…

We’ll be wearing our traditional clothes… (On Friday)

Visit WWW.REFUGEE WEEK.ORG.UK  to find out more.

TELL US YOUR OWN OR YOUR FAMILIES’ STORIES IN THE COMMENT BOX.