Josh joined LKA (Liverpool Kickboxing Association - small club based in Fazakerly) in Feb ’07 and has been training there for 2/3 nights per week. As his skills progressed he was entered into competitions held mostly in the North West. In March 2008 he took part in the English Championships and qualified to represent England in the WKA (World Kickboxing Association) World Championships in Florida this year.

Leading up to this Josh trained really hard - up to 5 nights per week and sometimes even before school ! This all proved to be so worthwhile as he was super fit and he won a gold medal in semi - contact (beating a Brazilian boy in the final) and another gold medal in light contact (beating an American boy in the final) in the under 25kg boys category.

Altogether there were 6 children (4 boys/2 girls) and 2 adults (one of whom is Josh’s trainer) from LKA who took part in this competition and between them they brought home 10 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.

Josh has had a magnificent experience and had a wonderful trip, travelling there and back with the England squad  and he also managed to spend a few days at the Disney parks with his Dad.

Thank you once again for all the support we have received from school along with the lovely cards and good wishes - I’m sure you will agree he has done us all proud !  

Don’t forget that by clicking on each photograph you can see it in it’s full glory.

1. RM Maths slot
2. With a partner, use Open Office to design a Victorian Classroom.
3. Click on to any of the maths websites listed below to scrub up on your maths skills…

http://www.echalk.co.uk/Maths/PrimaryNationalStrategy_Yr6/DfES-MathsActivitiesforyear6/mathonaire.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers

http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/Numeracy.htm

Have fun!!!

By the way, don’t forget to charge the laptops back up when you have finished…we need them again this afternoon! Thank you.

As you will already know, throughout this term, Year 5 have been studying the Victorians. To complement our history curriculum and to bring the subject to life I would like to hold a Victorian School Day on Monday 24^th November. On this occasion, can you please come to school dressed in clothing typical of the Victorian period. The following may be useful ideas:

Throughout the day we will be conducting lessons in true Victorian style and it is important that you try your best to go into role because it is an important part of your learning. If anybody has any old Victorian style games you could bring them in on the day. Lunch and break times will take place as normal.

I’m sure it will be a great day for all!

Mrs B x

On Thursday, in history, we are going to be finding out more about Child Labour in Victorian Times.

First of all, we are going to watch some film clips on a DVD.

Then, in pairs, you will use the laptops and some written information to research the topic.

You will be asked to present your findings in your chosen form:

* mind map (with at least four main branches)

* written account (with at least four paragraphs with appropriate subheadings)

This is a fab website for starters but you can also explore other sites that you find.

Following this, you will get the chance to carry out some role play!

Good luck and have fun!

http://www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/time/victorian/vindex.htm

I was really impressed by the standard of work produced by the children overall, but one or two sentences were really special and had the WOW factor!

Check these out…

I was astounded and for a day or two sad thoughts were drained from my mind. (Grace)

My body was warm but my heart was frozen inside. (Amy)

About a year after I worked there it came to a shuddering halt, the happiness drained from me for Eva’s dad accused me of something I did not do. (James)

Well done you three. A chance card is waiting for each of you!

We have a World Champion in our class.

Josh competed against a Brazilian yesterday in the WKA Points Final and he won! 

Elle brought in a picture today which has been emailed from Florida showing him receiving his Gold Medal!

Wow!!! 

Well done Josh!!!

Ryan H

for…

getting full marks in a difficult spelling test this week!

Well done Ryan!

Josh is currently out in Florida, with the rest of the England Squad, taking part in this amazing competition.

He has been entered into in two categories and is already through to the final of the ‘Tag Competition.’ (I know this has got a proper name because mum told me tonight but I have forgotten - sorry!) 

Anyway, the final will be on Thursday. This means he is guaranteed to come home with a medal! WOW!

I will keep you updated as soon as I receive any more information but most importantly, I know he is having an amazing time and I’m sure this experience will stay with him for a long time to come.

Well done Josh - we’re all so proud of you!

Fireworks

Fire and smoke that swirls around

I can hear the sizzling fizzing sound

 Ready set go the fireworks boom and

                                                           blow,

Everyone loves to go

 Whizzing and whooshing past

Of course no one wants to be late

 Running to try to get to the front

Kicking fireworks is bad 

So it won’t leave you sizzling sad!

By Charlie and Amy

My firework poem

Bang whoosh boom,

up they zoom,

in the sky,

so very high,

bang whoosh boom.

Whirl crash fizz,

down they wizz,

all the pinks, reds, blues and green

light up the sky,

like a screen,

whirl crash fizz.

Sizzle fizzle pop,

round and round,

run the children on the ground,

with their sparklers,

their coulorful spaklers,

sizzle fizzle pop!

By Bethan

Fireworks

Fizzing through the sky

Interesting sparkles and sizzles

Really loud bang

Exploding bangs and sparkles

Whizzing away

One more each time

Rockets fly high

Kicking it`s way through the air

Sparklers have nice sparkles!

  Alex D and Daniel

FIREWORKS

 A big boom in the night

Could make you scared with a fright!

They go BANG, SIZZLE,

FIZZ AND CRASH.

They go up in the air like a bright flash.

Up they go with a POP.

Makesure they don’t come down with a drop.

Fireworks make me want to scream.

But in the night I have a great dream.

By Elle G + Darcey 

Firework poetry

F is for fireworks shooting into the sky.

I is for injuries,you can get injured if you

 are not careful.

R is for racket that dogs don’t like.

E is for enjoyment - listening to the

fireworks popping and sizzling.

W is for whizzing fireworks in the sky.

O is for often that people get hurt.

R is for rapid rockets flying and banging in

the sky.

K is for kill, fireworks can kill you if you are

 not aware.

S is for scared animals looking for a place

to hide like dogs and cats.

Billy and Antony

FIREWORKS

FF is for firework BANGING in the sky.