Broken Cross Primary Academy & Nursery No.01
Wednesday 30th March 2022
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FORGOTTEN NEWS DESK
MYSTERY MACHINE A pec u l iar p od hits lo ca l primary scho ol , s u r prisin g sta f f an d provok in g p u pi l s Following the weekend of the 12th of March, a strange pod was spotted by staff and children at Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery. On the front of the pod a sign read ‘The Forgotten News Desk’. Brave children from across the school went to investigate, accompanied by Ash (a local reporter). After cautiously ringing the doorbell and initially receiving no answer, the children were shocked to be greeted by Verity Veritas, an employee of The Forgotten News Desk or FND for short. The pod was filled to the brim with old newspapers, framed articles, odd pipes and maps of the world. In the centre of the room sat Verity at an old desk, and told the inquisitive children that was where she did all of her writing, she was a newspaper reporter just like Ash! Verity had lots of questions for the curious children, who were they? Why were they there? And had they seen anything strange or weird to report on in the local area? The children had to think
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hard about whether they’d seen anything unusual, there was nothing to report at the Weston Bakery nor anything happening at Earlsway Convenience Store. That was when it dawned on them! Ash had been in the week before to discuss life as a reporter and what he had to do each day when he found a blank newspaper named ‘The Broken Cross Bugle’. After sharing this information with Verity, the children took a closer look at the newspaper - it was dated March 30th 1972. The newspaper was nearly 50 years old, that’s even older than Mr Medway! Verity Veritas gravely informed the children that if a newspaper had not been read for such a long time then it would be lost forever. Horrified by this turn of events, the children leapt into action
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questioning what could be done. Verity tasked the children with becoming investigators and reporting on the unusual and untold. Could the children of Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery save the newspaper? Only time and a lot of Mrs Lewis’ handwriting pens could tell. Report by Year 5
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Laika: Long Lost Legend Y ear 5 R e p o rt
Laika, the stray dog from Moscow who flew into space with the help of Russian scientists. Just under 65 years ago, on the 3rd November 1957, Russia took another step forward in the world renowned ‘Space Race’. Laika was a Russian street dog from Moscow, who was chosen after a set of gruelling trials to enter space in the Russian rocket ‘Sputnik 2’. At the time, America and Russia were in a neck to neck race to become the first country to send a human into space, however, in order to do so they first had to make sure the journey could be survived. Laika was not the first animal in
space but this small, stray dog became the first living creature to orbit the Earth. One full orbit of the Earth took Laika and Sputnik 2 about 103 minutes. Unfortunately, the rocket had been damaged on entry into space and the protective heat shield was lost. Without this, the temperature inside the capsule rose unexpectedly and Laika sadly lost her life as a result. This courageous cosmonaut gave her life for her country and for the progress of science. Laika’s sacrifice was not forgotten though and this extraordinary dog paved the way for Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to become the first man in space just four years later in 1961. American astronauts Neil
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin this day and on the 11th of April quickly followed in 1969, when 2008, Russian officials unveiled they became the first men to set a monument in her memory. foot on the moon. Armstrong She wa became instantly recognisable her st s a sm ory all dog b t for years to come with his line; u to lot o
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That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
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Britain joined the few countries that had achieved space travel in 1991, when they sent their first astronaut, Helen Sharman into space at age 27. She might not have been the first person into space but 30 years after Gagarin entered space’s atmosphere, Sharman became Laika, a husky-spitz mix during her training. the first woman. Laika is still remembered to Report by Year 5
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Hedgehogs are Why are the running low. numbers Did you know there are currently less than 1 million hedgehogs left in the UK? 70 years ago, there were around 35 million. They need your help so they can live!
Fun facts: • Hedgehogs have around 5000 to 7000 spines on their back.
decreasing?
Hedgehog homes are being destroyed by people building new houses and roads. Also, farmers are using chemicals to make their crops grow bigger, which is killing all the insects on the crops. This is bad for the hedgehogs because they have less food and might starve. There are more badgers around, and they eat Where do hedgehogs because they are hedgehogs live? A hedgehog’s habitat is in prey. bushes, in hedges and in shrubs, where they make nests. They can also live in big back gardens or the woods. Hedgehogs enjoy eating juicy
worms, caterpillars, berries and insects.
What can we do to help?
• Hedgehogs can walk up to 2 miles every night.
It is very important that we act now. If you don’t have hedges in your garden, you could make sure there is a hole in your fence so that the hedgehogs can get through to where they want to be. You could also donate to a hedgehog charity. You can also make nests for hedgehogs and set up wildlife cameras to watch them at night, as they Report by are nocturnal. Year 2
Year 1 Interview with Mr Medway Mr Medway is well known for working in Year 5. How many comics have you made? However, he has a secret skill, making comics, and Year 1 I’ve made three comic books and drawn lots of pictures for other children’s books. For example, animal books where it is just pictures, have uncovered this in an exclusive interview. there is no story.
When were you born? 27th November 1974
Did you have any hobbies?
What is your favourite comic you have made?
Sargent Chip Charlton and his best friend, a little dog called Mainly drawing and reading. I looked at picture books and tried Woofles. It’s all about adventures and solving crimes. to copy the pictures from the books. For example, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, I drew my own tiger. In school I drew comics with Who inspired you to make comics? my friends and then some parents would photocopy them and we When I was younger I use to read Beano comic. They’ve been going since 1932 and my dream job is to draw for Beano. My would sell them. We got enough money to buy some sweets. favourite children’s author and illustrator was Richard Scarry. I use his illustrations as inspiration for a lot of my drawings. The thing When did you make your first comic? My first homemade comic I was probably your age (5 years old), I loved most about him was he would make animals do human maybe older but I didn’t get paid. I first got paid about 10 years things, i.e. cats driving cars, dogs fixing shelves. ago. Report by Year 1
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T he M a g ni f icent M acc l es f ie l d F C The story of the regeneration of our town’s football club Year 6 Report Macclesfield Football Club – the new beginning for football in Macclesfield.
Our town football club was shut down in September 2020, devastating local fans and leaving all wondering – was this the end of football for Macclesfield? However, in October 2020, a local businessman swooped in to save the day. He created a phoenix club, bringing football in Macclesfield back up from the ashes and reigniting lost hope for fans. It was rough at the beginning, but now thousands of people gather to watch the fabulous players play. Read on to find out the true history behind Macclesfield FC…
Club’s Journey Macclesfield F.C. (nicknamed The Silkmen) replaced the former town club, Macclesfield Town Football Club, based in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Macclesfield Town FC was founded in 1874 and from 1891, played home games at Moss Rose stadium. Unfortunately, in 2020, the club was liquidated due to an accumulation of debts. Local businessman, Robert Smethurst, saw the Moss Rose stadium on Rightmove, and decided to make the plunge – he bought the club!
who re-claimed and re-built Macclesfield town football club in October 2020) is a 44-year-old man and was born in September 1977. When he heard about Macclesfield Town Football Club shutting down, he decided he needed to pay for the grounds and started to work/re-build. He called on his friend, Robbie Savage – whom he made director of football – to help him.
League. Even though the season isn’t over, they have played so well that no other team can catch them! They will be presented with the league trophy at the final home game of the season on Saturday 2nd April – the first step of their journey back into the football league.
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Not only is the men’s team spectacular, there is also an exclusive women’s team who are currently playing in the Cheshire women’s football league. Macclesfield FC Women’s football team was formed in 2021, and we think it is a blessing that Macclesfield is represented by such a skilled, exciting women’s football team. Their manager, Jack Johnson, encourages local people to support the girl’s team. You could join the Girls Academy, taking up a brand new sport. If this does not appeal to you, why not support the girls during a training session or match? They are shooting up the league; climbing the ladder Report by Year 6
The Guardian
Robbie Savage (born 18th October 1974) is a retired football player who has captained four Premier League clubs. He was born in Wrexham and started as a trainee at Manchester United. He later moved to Crewe Alexandra, then to Leicester City where he played for five seasons from 1997—2002. However, he describes his role as part-owner of Macclesfield Football Club as “the
hardest thing I’ve ever done”.
How are Macclesfield FC doing?
Excitingly, Macclesfield FC are currently champions of The Robert Smethurst (the man North West Counties Football
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Macclesfield FC women’s team
to success. The atmosphere at their matches is electric, and you could be a part of it.
The club and its facilities There are many reasons to make a trip to the Leasing. com stadium – the home of Macclesfield FC. One reason is the state-of-the-art gym (Stealth Gymnasium), where you can train using the most contemporary equipment to achieve all of your fitness goals. If you have children, you can sign them up for a football team. You don’t even have to watch or play football to visit the club. Their bar, Bar27, is described as “THE new place to be seen in Macclesfield” on their website. Why not go along to sample some of the extensive, delicious menu? There are so many things to do. If you are inspired to support your local football club, make sure to visit the Leasing.com stadium and enter the exciting world of Macclesfield Football Club!
M acc l es f ie l d ’s M ysteri o u s M amma l Year 4 Report
A mysterious
This evidence suggests the new animal is rumoured to Macclesfield menace could have been spotted travelling have been a herbivore. through the treetops at Macclesfield forest, but can We need to see to anyone prove this mysterious believe! animal is real? Some people On the flipside, some families believe in the ‘Macclesfield and children from Broken Menace’ and some disagree. Cross Primary School still This event occurred at 7:24 on have many questions about the incident. a sunny morning 11/03/22. “How do we know it is a new animal?”– Mollie, year 4. Feast on the floor Local dog walker, Rudy Root “Is it still alive and small?” was walking along a path in – Mason. Macclesfield forest when he “How can we prove it without noticed half eaten food, fallen photographs?” – Harry, a concerned local. from the trees. “All around me, there were bits of food fallen from the treetops. Mysterious Moves There were nuts, berries, and Likewise, local scientist Lucas other small plants. Whatever Leaf was surveying the area it was it must have been really when he saw something… “It was moving so fast, hungry!”
it looked like a wildfire, spreading along the trees. I’ve NEVER seen anything like this before! I lost sight of it but I could hear it darting speedily across the path.” “It was quite scary, I thought it was going to hurt me”
Funky footprints Furthermore, detectives have found the remains of some tracks, about 4cm wide, in the dirty sand and mud. Reports say the footprints led to a scruffy bush where the Macclesfield Menace tried to escape. Thanks to the artists Bella Blueberry and Poppy Petal, we have pictures of what the footprints might have looked like. “Strange and unusual”
What was the Macclesfield Menace? Our experts at Broken Cross have different opinions. “We think it’s a red panda because its small, red and eats fruit and vegetables” – Bradley
“We think it might be a red squirrel because: it eats food from trees, they are red and they are small.” – Phoebe What do you believe? Is the Macclesfield Menace real? Could it be a red panda or a red squirrel? Report by Year 4
R ecipe T ime ! How to make fruit faces by The Language Lab 1. First collect together the things you will need.
You will need • • • •
A plate A knife A chopping board Fresh fruit
2. Next wash and peel the fruit. Step 1.
3. Then cut the fruit carefully with a knife. 4. Create a fruit face on the plate. 5. Pose for a photo and enjoy.
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Pause for Poetry with Year 3
My Name
My name is ‘Graffiti in the park’ Sprayed up against the bricks My name is ‘It doesn’t matter’ Smashed glass and broken sticks. My name is ‘I’m not near a bin’, Chuck my poo bag high up in a tree Grotty, terrible, dreadful and gross Decorated and messy by…me!
My name is ‘Couldn’t care less’, Just leave it there on the floor Smashed up bottles and glass Picking up is too much of a chore.
My name is ‘Old smelly drain’, Revolting, disgusting and vile I don’t care if I cause a flood My odour will make you run a mile.
My name is ‘Rusty signpost’, I don’t care if we can’t read them well My name is ‘Overflowing bin’ Who cares, it’s only a smell!
My name is ‘Leave it to others’ My name is ‘Don’t get involved’ Who cares about our local spaces? I don’t want to do as I’m told!
My name is ‘Just throw a brick’ It’s funny to see the glass smash! Run as quick as you can Who cares if it costs lots of cash?
F act F i l e Year 5 Report
Technical Terms: Earth, Terra, Gaia or Tellus
Distance from the Sun: 148.86 million kilometres
Atmosphere and Surface: The Earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called the atmosphere. From highest to lowest, the major layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, chemosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. The highest layer reaches up
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into Space, about 8,000 km above the Earth! The Earth’s atmosphere was originally a hot, steamy mixture of gases. Scientists believe it was made up of gases such as: methane, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and water vapour. The Earth’s atmosphere has changed over time, in order for it to sustain life the gases present changed. It is now mainly made up of nitrogen and oxygen, with much smaller amounts of carbon dioxide, water vapour and other gases present.
70% of the Earth’s surface is water, which is amazing considering there are 195 countries in the world today!
Fascinating Facts: Did you know that humans have only explored 5% of the world’s oceans? Did you know that there weren’t always seven continents in the world? Report by Year 5
Pause for Poetry with Year 3
Care My name is ‘Throw litter in the bin’ Pick it up and toss it away Let’s keep the park stunning and pretty It will happen if we all obey. My name is ‘Graffiti free’ Pristine is how I like to be Celebrate our natural colours Luscious is what you will see! My name is ‘Keep the parks safe’ Don’t break the equipment, it’s mean! We all want to play, each single day In a space that’s all lovely and clean.
My name is ‘Take care of the flowers’ Leave them alone to sprout If we look after them well, there’ll be beautiful smells For everyone walking about. My name is ‘Protect the wildlife’ Don’t drop your litter here! It may hurt them or kill them, and this will not do Keep our animals safe through the years My name is ‘Reduce the pollution’ It’s time to walk, not drive We have a dream, to keep the air clean It’s also fun exercise! My name is ‘I’ll make a difference’ I’ll look after our local community Enchanting, stunning and beautiful We can all achieve this in unity.
The year 3 poems were inspired by ‘Grot Spots & Hot Spots’ in our local area. Take a look at these photos, can you work out which is a ‘grot spot’ and which is a ‘hot spot’?
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Agony Aunt from Reception Class On Thursday morning Broken Cross Reception class received a letter requesting their help from Mr Wolf, made famous by the classic traditional tale. He was feeling rather upset and needed some advice. Here is the letter he sent:
Dear Reception, Please can you help me? I cannot stop eating animals and humans! Love from Mr Wolf
Dear Mr Wolf, Thank you for your letter. Please stop eating animals and humans. You need to say a BIG sorry. We know you are hungry. Why don’t you go to Tesco or Sainsbury’s or the local farm shop and get some wolf food? You could buy some sweets, gobble cereal, chew bananas, nibble sweetcorn, eat leaves, devour chocolate buttons, munch cucumber or crunch broccoli. Then you won’t feel hungry and won’t eat any animals or humans! If you don’t stop, you will have to go on the thundercloud and you will miss out on playing! We hope this helps. Love from Reception Class
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FORGOTTEN NEWS DESK
This edition of the Broken Cross Bugle has been produced by Broken Cross Primary Academy. For more details on the visit from the Forgotten News Desk, and to see more of the children’s work please visit www.wearefilament.co.uk – on this website you will also find audio versions of the newspaper articles.
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As a whole class we talked about the reasons Mr Wolf may have for eating things he shouldn’t, and decided he was hungry. We talked about other ways that Mr Wolf could get some food and sent him this reply: