MID-MAY 2017
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South Charnwood pupils celebrate World Book Day SOUTH CHARNWOOD pupils celebrated all around school in the run up to World Book Day. Tutor Groups competed against each other to create a scene that depicted a book without using the book’s title. The scene could take any form they chose and we had some wonderful entries. 7AW were the very worthy winners with their 3D depiction of Alice in Wonderland. Other year group winners were 8LC, 9RA and 10MH. On World Book Day itself, Year 7 pupils had a small section of ‘Oranges in No Man’s Land’ read to them at the beginning of each lesson, completing the book by the end of the day. As we grow older it’s easy to forget how nice it is to have someone read aloud to us, so this was a great success and proved that it really doesn’t take long to get through a book, if you just read a small section every day. Many thanks to Mrs Skidmore (school Librarian) for organising such fantastic events. Our pictures show the work of 9RA and 9HA who decorated their classroom doors to represent the Gruffalo and The boy in the striped pyjamas, as well as 7AW’s depiction of Alice in Wonderland. Please follow us on Facebook to read more news about: Ski trip 2017, Year 9 Speed Networking event, Iceland trip 2017, Primary Numeracy day at South Charnwood, BBC Schools report in conjunction with primary schools - and much more.
Kathy’s London Marathon run raises funds for Laura Centre IN APRIL, I had the opportunity to run The London Marathon on behalf of The Laura Centre, a local charity which supports bereaved families and for those of you that know me, will know is a cause very dear to my heart and that of my family. Well - I did it! (in 3.34.02) And I wanted to thank everyone locally for their generosity in donating, their support - including altering ill-fitting running vests and personalising FINISHED! - Kathy Rolington after the Marathon them!) and all the encouragement and lovely messages on the donation page. It has meant so much and I have been touched and humbled by all the comments. I have almost reached my target and all monies raised will help the Centre to continue it’s vital work. I’ve attached a couple of photos of the big day - it was an amazing day and an unforgettable experience which I will treasure. My sincere thanks to everyone who helped to make it so.
Kathy Rolington
(Editor’s Note: To make a donation, visit https://mydonate.bt.com/ fundraisers/kathyrolington1 before 23rd May 2017)
Your help is needed in Bagworth THE BAGWORTH Forward Group (BFG) are organising their main event of the year, the Bagworth Show on Saturday 26th August. This will be the 15th annual vegetable, flower, fruit, baking and craft show. Over 20 trophies and cash prizes are there to be won. On the same day there will be the second Bagworth Dog Show on the field next to Sure Start. More details of both events to follow. We have
also been once again allowed to use the Sure Start building for stalls. The money we raise goes towards paying for the upkeep of the vast majority of planters in the village. These are replanted in spring and in autumn. We also paid to have planted the vast majority of the spring flowers in the verges. Our motto is ‘working to enhance the life of the village’. We are not unique, but not many villages have such a group.
We are a small group of volunteers who willingly give of their time and effort. We have been very lucky in that we have been joined this year by three very hard working new members of the group. Now what we need is help on the day before the Show and on the day of the Show itself. Please contact Bob on 01530 230429 if you are able to help, even in a small way. Help BFG and help the village.
The Bagworth Show
Saturday 26th August In addition, if you would like to have a stall to sell your own products, then please contact Karen on 01530 230573. Stalls cost £15. The Show is always well attended so you can be assured of plenty of customers.
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