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FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2016 GORDONBROCK WEEKLY
Lest we forget… In honour of remembrance day last week, the school
came together for a two minute silence to remember
the fallen from the World Wars.
The classes learnt that one hundred years ago was
the worst battle of the First World War and that it
is important that we remember those who gave up
their lives for us to be safe, and to be free. Each
child has created a poppy in remembrance of those
brave people. One poppy from each class will go to
make a whole school wreath as our way of saying
thank you for their ultimate sacrifice. The wreath
will be on display outside the lunch hall on the PHSCE
wall.
MATHS PROBLEM
This weeks problem..
Last weeks solution..
The answers to the problems will be published in
the Gordonbrock Weekly and on the website in
the Children section the following week.
8hr 15mins Learning time lost due to lateness last week.
This is an unacceptable level.
Year 2 Visit to Lewisham Fire Station
The Year 2 classes have all visited Lewisham Fire Station recently.
We have been learning about the Great Fire of London and we wanted
to know how firefighters put out fires these days!
We all had a fantastic time, learning about the firefighters’ work and
we learnt lots about the fire engines, how different types of fires are
put out and the other jobs they have to do. And yes, they do have to
rescue cats from trees!!
This is what some of the children had to say about their visit.
“I liked seeing the man go down the pole. It was funny because we
had to shout, “Come down!” “ - Poppy
“We climbed up and sat in the front of the fire engine. And we
tried on the helmet” - Tracey.
“I liked it when he showed us how the hose works. It was very
heavy.” - Rigby
Pre-loved books for sale! At Gordonbrock Primary School, we endeavour to
instil the love of reading in all our children.
Our school council representatives are organising
a second hand book sale, on Monday 12th
December. We would appreciate donations of any
primary school age books that are in good
condition. This will enable us to put good books to
good use and provide affordable reading material
to all our children.
The proceeds of the book sale will be used by our
school council representatives to buy new
equipment for our school playground.
Any donations of children’s books will be hugely
appreciated. Thank you to all parents who have
already donated.
Year 6 Aquamarine
Blackheath 12.11.16
Our first match of the year was played in the rain. This
was not a good start to the season.
10 am Eliot Bank v Gordondbrock 0-2
Man of the match: Stan for good distribution and command of the defence.
We began with only six boys on our team, but by half time we were up to seven and by the end of the first
match we had a complete team. The boys (named The Wet Bandits by Graham) got off to a good start and
Joshua was able to put us in the lead by scoring two goals before the end of the first half. One goal made us all
gasp, Stan kicked the ball from one end of the pitch and it hit Joshua on the back of the head. Joshua ran
round the ball and kicked it into the goal. As you can imagine there was a flurry of applause from the parents. In
the second half there was pressure from our side all the time but the score remained at 2-0
11 am Gordonbrock v Kender 1-3
MOTM: Isaac for being able to adapt and play centre back in both matches. Quote from Graham: ‘He is the
most versatile player on the pitch.’
Kender was a more formidable opponent and our team were under pressure from the beginning. Joshua tried to
score and Stan continued to do a good job as goal keeper. Kyson scored, but after a brave save by Stan, Kender
scored back. They then went on to score two more goals. Our boys kept trying to get the ball in Kender’s net,
Joshua tried again from a pass from Sammy and Isaac pushed it just over the goal. In the end it was a win for
Kender.
The boys made a good start and we know that they will work on improving every time they play.
Thank you to Graham for coaching the team.
Well done to: Isaac, Stanley, Kyson, Joshua, Henry, Manu, Sammy and Jerrell.
Gill Norris, PE Coordinator
P S O R T I N G N E W S: F O O T B A L L
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Why can’t skeletons play music?
Because they don’t have organs!!
- Shirley & Miss Barry
FRENCH CORNER
Meaning:
This week (14th-18th November 2016) is anti-bullying week in Great Britain.
Cette semaine (14-18 novembre 2016) c'est la semaine anti-intimidation en Grande-Bretagne.
7/8yrs
MISS GILMORE’S READ OF THE WEEK
Humphrey's Big-Big-Big Book of Stories
by Betty G. Birney
The perfect gift, this new edition in Betty G. Birney's
bestselling series brings together her first three stories
about Humphrey the classroom hamster. Discover the
wisdom, wit and brilliance of the nation's best-loved furry
friend as he tells you all about the World, Friendship and
Trouble, all according to his Humphreyness!
Week commencing 11.11.16
Class Attendance No. of lates
Topaz 1a 97.1% 0
Topaz 1b 95.4% 0
Topaz 2 87.5% 0
Topaz 3 96% 2
Topaz 4 99.3% 0
Topaz 5 87.4% 0
Sapphire 1 98.6% 0
Sapphire 2 96.9% 2
Sapphire 3 96% 3
Sapphire 4 98.7% 1
Sapphire 5 97.3% 2
Sapphire 6 100% 0
Emerald 1 99.3% 2
Emerald 2 98.6% 0
Emerald 3 95.5% 2
Emerald 4 92.5% 1
Emerald 5 97.9% 2
Emerald 6 98.1% 2
Aquamarine 1 98.6% 4
Aquamarine 2 93.7% 0
Aquamarine 3 97% 2
Aquamarine 4 98.1% 1
Aquamarine 5 94.4% 3
Aquamarine 6 97.5% 1
Well done to Sapphire 6 for 100% attendance and no
lates last week.
Who can make it to 100% next week?
ATTENTION! ATTENDANCE!
Mon 21.11
- Fri 25.11 Road Safety Week
Tue 22.11 Year 4 visiting Eliot Bank
Tue 22.11 Year 3 World War II trip to
Horton Kirby
Wed 23.11 Year 6 Junior Citizen event at
Lee Fire Station
Wed 23.11 Aquamarine 3 Performance at
The Catford Broadway Theatre
Fri 25.11 Year 5 & 6 Dads’ Breakfast
Mon 28.11 Turning of the Year Concert at
Blackheath Concert Hall @6.30pm
Thu 1.12 Pantomime for Reception — Year 6
Wed 7.12
School Nurse in for
Reception & Year 6
Weight & Height measurements
Thu 8.12 Nursery Carols
Fri 9.12 Gordonbrock Christmas Fair
ONLINE SAFETY : TIP OF THE WEEK
Be responsible and ethical when using the Internet whether at
home or in a public online centre or cyber café, for example not
plagiarising information from the Net, using the computer
equipment responsibly, not causing harm to others through
your online activities.
The name France
comes from the Latin
word Francia, which
means 'country of
the Franks'.