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The children thoroughly enjoyed tennis today and ball control improved well over the session. The children of key workers counted tap ups followed by volleys against the wall. They all did very well in what turned out to be an extremely hot afternoon.
A copy of the letter with a FAQ for parents will be published on the Council’s website later today.
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.
Key worker children had the opportunity to practise their target, touchdown and passing skills during today’s school games challenges. The children (and staff) had lots and fun and went home very tired.
This is part of a competition being organised by South Tyneside School Sport Network for key workers’ children throughout this week.
Hello everyone, it,s Mrs Cunningham here again.
I hope you had a good Monday. Do any of you know what ‘DIY’ stands for. I bet there has been a lot of it happening in your houses lately. It stands for Do It Yourself. Has anyone had their hair cut by your mam or dad? Has anyone had some decorating done in their house? Who has painted a fence? Who has had to wash the car? My Rachel painted the garden fence. She says she is a poor student, so I ended up paying her! Some DIY tasks are too big to be done alone and help is needed. Sometimes tasks need several people working together, like yesterday at work. Miss Middleton, Mrs Brennan, Mrs Brown, Mr Bennett, Mrs Stelling and Mr and Mrs Douglas helped me with a task. Co-operation is vital. Now I know you all know this story, but I will remind you… The Story of the Enormous Turnip
Once upon a time, a farmer sowed some turnip seed in his garden. After a few days, some shoots began to show, but one seed grew faster than all the rest. It grew and grew and did not stop growing, until the leaves were like a bush and the most enormous turnip had formed beneath the ground. The time came when the farmer decided to pull up the enormous turnip to eat. Going to the vegetable patch, he rolled up his sleeves and took a firm grasp of the turnip stem. Then, he pulled, and he pulled, and he pulled, but he couldn’t pull up the enormous turnip. The farmer called to his wife: ‘Please could you come and help me?’ The farmer’s wife held on to his waist and together they pulled, and they pulled, and they pulled, but they still couldn’t pull up the turnip. The farmer’s wife called to their daughter: ‘Please could you come and help us?’ So, the daughter joined the line and together they pulled, and they pulled, and they pulled, but they still couldn’t pull up the turnip. Then, the farmer’s daughter called to her brother: ‘Please could you come and help us?’ So, the farmer’s son joined the line and together they pulled, and they pulled, and they pulled, but the enormous turnip still remained in the ground. A friendly dog stopped at the garden gate. The farmer’s daughter called out: ‘Please could you come and help us?’ So, the dog came and joined the line and together they pulled, and they pulled, and they pulled, but the enormous turnip still would not budge. By now, everyone was getting very hot and tired. When a cat walked down the path, the dog barked: ‘Please could you come and help us?’ Taking hold of the dog’s tail, the cat joined the line and together they pulled, and they pulled, and they pulled, but they couldn’t pull up the enormous turnip. Just then, a mouse scuttled out from underneath the hedge. Instead of chasing it, the cat miaowed: ‘Please could you come and help us?’ ‘A mouse?’ exclaimed the others. ‘A mouse? What difference will a mouse make?’ But the mouse cautiously took hold of the cat’s tail and together they pulled, and they pulled, and they pulled, and again with all their might they pulled. Suddenly, the enormous turnip flew out of the ground and they all tumbled in a heap! The farmer and his wife carried the turnip to their house and used it to cook a vegetable stew. At supper time, there was more than enough to eat for every one of them. Even the dog and the cat and – don’t forget – the mouse!
I think this story is all about meeting challenges. When we are met with a huge challenge or are faced with a big task, it’s important to pull together. Everyone’s effort is important and, just like the mouse in the story, the smallest help can make all the difference. How can you help today? Think about one little thing that might make all the difference. Maybe make your bed, take your plates to the kitchen, put your biscuit wrappers in the bin or even ask what you can do to help. Remember, little things you can do today, might make a big difference to someone else.
Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Mrs Cunningham
Our Key Worker children had the opportunity to practise their batting, catching and bowling skills during today’s School Games Cricket challenges.
Their scores were recorded and will go towards a school total in a competition against other schools in the borough. All pupils had lots of fun and were very encouraging and supportive of each other during the challenges.
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again,
This is the sun story which I was going to tell you on Friday. Did you know that the sun is actually a star? It’s also the nearest star to Earth, that’s why it looks so big! It is really a ball of fire! It takes eight minutes for light to travel from the Sun to Earth. The Sun is so large, Earth could fit inside it a million times. Without the Sun, the Earth would have no heat and no light. The plants would not grow, so animals would have nothing to eat, so we would have nothing to eat. Without the Sun, the Earth would be a very cold place. Now listen to the song.
Why would people sing this song? Have you ever been playing outside when the sun has suddenly gone in? Everyone looks at the sky and pulls their coats around them. Have you ever been outside when the Sun has suddenly appeared? We all suddenly feel much better.
Now you know, Mrs Cunningham’s assemblies always have a meaning, and this is not all about the sun!
It is about you. People can also bring light and warmth to those around us. By showing people that we care, by treating them with respect, by listening to them and encouraging them, we can make people feel very happy.
Sometimes people can feel sad, as if a dark cloud is blocking out the sunshine in their lives. YOU can help move that cloud and bring light and happiness to them. Just a smile, a cuddle, a Thank You or a ‘I Love you’ is that sunshine you can bring. Give it a go today.
Have a mad Monday
Mrs Cunningham
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.
Today I had a story about the sunshine. However, my Louise thought she had a better idea. So this is from her.
Have a wonderful weekend. I am with you, with this letter.
Mrs Cunningham
