Leys Farm News Blog

Did you know about the “LEYS FARM’S GOT TALENT” event?

There are going to be auditions held in school that the school council will judge and announce who is able to enter the competition.

If the judges think you are good enough you will be able to perform in front of the whole school. Each act will have approximately three minutes to perform.  At the end of the Performances the  winner  will be announced and will get a Certificate .

This talent show will be on the 1^st of April along with some other activities.  That is the last day of term when we finish.

There will be a small charge to see the competition and money raised will be used to buy new resources for school.

By Megan G yr 5

We raised £370 for Haiti. We are very happy with this amount, this will really help them.

To help us raise the money we had a non-uniform day and also Miss Laidlaw drew out the map of Haiti and all of the children brought in silver coins to place on the map. These activates were all a great success.     

Thank You for all your help!  

By Stephanie & Chloe Yr 6

This term, year 4 and 3 are learning about the Greeks.

Here are the 12 gods that we found out about in R.E.

1. Zeus, The king of all Greek Gods
2. Hera, The Godsesse of Marrige
3. Posidon, The God of the Sea
4. Aphrodite, The Goddess of Love & Beauty.
5. Athena, goddess of arts wisdom and skill
6. Ares, god of war
7. Hades, king of under world
8. Hermes, Messenger of the gods
9. Demeter, Goddesses of the crops
10.  Hephaestus, God of fire

By George Yr 4

Just too make you all aware ‘Fair trade fortnight’ began on Saturday 20^th February 2010, and continues on for the next two weeks.

Fair Trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries and promote sustainability. The movement advocates the payment of a higher price to producers as well as social and environmental standards. It focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, honey, cotton, wine, fresh fruit, chocolate and flowers.

Fair-trade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The Max Havelaar Foundation launched the first Fair-trade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. Here in the UK, the Fair-trade Foundation was established in 1992, with the first products to carry the FAIR TRADE Mark launched in 1994. It’s about knowing to care for other people. Also not being offensive to others around you.

By Meghan Yr5

Odeon cinemas say they’re not going to show the upcoming Alice in Wonderland film in the UK, Ireland and Italy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         `

They’re angry because Disney, which made the film, will release it on DVD 12 weeks after it goes to cinema, which is seven weeks less than normal.

Odeon says they’ll make less money from showing the film, because people will be able to buy it on DVD earlier than usual.

The 3D film stars Johnny Dippy and is based on the classic children’s book.

Check out pics of Alice in Wonderland

Disney say they’re releasing the DVD early to try to cut down on piracy. That’s when people illegally put films up on the internet or sells fake DVDs of them.

But Odeon reckons this 12-week time period between cinema release and DVD release will soon become the norm, meaning cinemas will lose out on cash.

Premiere plans

If you’re desperate to see the film – don’t worry! Other cinema chains will be showing it.

Cineworld has come to an agreement with Disney and they say they’ll be putting it on.

Vue is understood to have come to an agreement too, but details haven’t been announced yet.

Even though Odeon is refusing to screen Alice in Wonderland, the cinema chain will host the film’s premiere in London’s Leicester Square this week.

The Odeon & UCI Cinema Group is Britain’s biggest cinema chain – they’ve got more than 100 sites across the UK.

By Harvey Yr 5

A flood in Essex has forced people to put sand bags in front of their drives to help water go away; its about 3metres deep (really deep!)

Many drivers had to be rescued after this severe flood in Essex.

Fire fighters rescued many people stranded as unfortunate victims of this flood.

They were saved by boat’s.  

By Kyle Yr 4

Mother’s day is soon approaching. We are going to be selling gift soap for 50p.

We will be selling it on the 12^th of March; the soap will be dressed in netting tied on with a ribbon and a tag which you can write on.

This is the perfect gift for mothers day from your local school!

By Callum Yr 6

Are you good at colouring then come to book club we have loads of colouring to do. We need your help will you help us?

At first we will be doing endangered animal then other idea’s that are current.

The people already in it include:

Laura May as the 1^st leader

Emma also the joint leader

Natalie as the 2^nd leader

Eleanor as the 1st assistant

Neve as the 2^nd assistant

Meet Laura May in the courtyard at playtime

For more details.

By Laura May and Emma Yr 4

As you know we are having a half term for a full week, we need to try and stay safe through it.

We are trying to tell our adults where we all are all of the time. We need to be safe near parks, people, buildings, houses, and especially on the main streets, they are very important.

Another thing is don’t talk to strangers. Always tell your parents were you are so they know were you are.

By Philippa Yr 5 and Hannah Yr 6

Remember BE SAFE!!

Sports club is a great success. All we need now are some more yr 5’s –  so if you will be interested to do sports club on a Thursday then come on down and make it happen! This club is held by Miss Moorhouse and Mrs Williamson. Everyday Thursday there is a treat and its always fun to join in. Also they take you to tournaments to win prizes for the school like trophies and certificates. They would really appreciate your help. Please come!!

By Meghan Yr 5