The Peover Eye

Monday 14th March 2022

Peover Superior Primary School

No.01

Proudly brought to you by Peover Superior Primary School &

THE FORGOTTEN NEWS DESK

P eculiar P od

P ops U p On Monday 28th February, Peover Superior Primary School received a surprise on their playground: a mysterious shed arrived and no-one knew where it had come from.

When the pupils from Peover Superior returned from their half term holiday, they discovered a peculiar shed in the corner of the playground. The shed, which had not been there before their holiday commenced, left children bewildered and keen to investigate what it was doing on school property.

Immediately, at 9:00am an emergency assembly was called by the principal of the primary school, Mrs Lisa Hesmondhalgh.

Mrs Hesmondhalgh and her staff explained that they were unaware of the news desk’s arrival and local pupils were

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questioned about whether they had seen it arrive. Eye witness and pupil, Harry Wadsworth, commented, “I was taking a stroll down the lane which passes the school when I noticed this unusual object located on the playground.

I didn’t pay too much attention to it as I thought it was a delivery.” Harry

continued to explain that he first saw the object on 23rd February at approximately 4:00pm.

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Peculiar Pod Pops Up on Peover’s Playground Report Continued

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Mrs Nightingale, a teaching assistant who lives in the local village, explained that she was driving to collect her child from the cricket club adjacent to the school, when she noticed the tip of a green box located on the playground. She explained, “I had no idea how long it had been there for. It was a mystery.”

Another staff member, Janet Stott, came to work at the school a number of times during the holiday. “I didn’t see it arrive when I was in school during half term,” commented Janet, the school bursar. “I haven’t the slightest hint how it got there!”

Before the pupils returned to class, Mrs Hesmondhalgh informed them that she would be contacting Mr Ash Williams (Peover’s local journalist) to investigate further.

When Mr Williams arrived at school, he invited groups of children to accompany him on his inquiries. Whilst Mr Williams and Peover Superior’s pupils gathered around the mysterious pod, the door (which had previously been securely locked) opened and the children were invited inside by an enthusiastic newspaper editor named Ms Viv Veritas. As soon as the children stepped into the building (known as The Forgotten News Desk), they saw a variety of newspapers which dated back as long as twenty years ago. Ms Veritas informed the children about The Forgotten News

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Desk and how it only teleports to a location if they have a special story that will soon be forgotten if it is not told. She stated, “For the Forgotten News Desk to land in this rural location, the school must have an amazing story to be retold.”

During their visit inside the pod, pupils were told that their local newspaper, named the Peover Eye, needed to be completed urgently otherwise it would be lost forever, due to it last being written nearly fifty years ago.

The pupils of Peover Superior have now been left with the unimaginable challenge of filling the entirety of the Peover Eye. With an incredibly tight deadline of just four days, it is a race against the clock to complete the newspaper and save the stories before it is too late.

The children of Peover Superior are determined to complete this assignment, despite the short timeframe they have been given. They have decided to write articles for the Peover Eye on the theme ‘care’ – one of the school’s values – as they believe this is at the heart of what makes Peover Superior special.

Unfortunately for the pupils of Peover Superior, it is believed that the Forgotten News Desk will soon depart from the playground and seek news from elsewhere that might be forgotten in years to come.

Written by Class 3

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EYFS M e s s ag e s ‘You can buy Fairtrade chocolate and bananas and coffee to drink.’

Eliza, EYFS

Fairtrade about

Fairtrade

‘Fairtrade means the farmers get money to buy a house, clothes, food and medicine.’

Daisy and Ruby, EYFS

How to Make Fairtrade Banana Muffins You will need:

Step One

Step Two

Step Three

Step Four

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First, put the Fairtrade bananas in a bowl. Mash them up.

Then add the melted butter to the bananas.

Add the baking powder, salt and flour, and mix it up.

Crack the eggs into the bowl and stir in the sugar.

After that, mix everything until you have a smooth batter.

Pour the mixture into the cupcake cases.

Bake in the hot oven for 30 minutes and then they are ready to eat!

Yummy!

Fairtrade bananas Melted butter Baking powder Salt Flour Eggs

• Sugar This ‘Fairtrade Feature’ was brought to you by

EYFS

Agony Aunt By Class 3 Dear Agony Annie, I know this might sound like I am a goody-twoshoes but I am really nervous because my friend has broken school property and I witnessed her break it. I really feel like I should tell the teacher because I don’t want to be a bystander. What would you do if you were in my position?

From a Manchester City Fan Dear Manchester City fan, That seems like a very difficult situation to be in. It can be hard coming between your friend and what’s right. However, if it was an accident, I suggest that you and your friend tell a member of staff what happened. If it was on purpose, ask your friend what caused her actions then separately tell a member of staff. I hope this has helped.

Bye for now, Agony Annie

A pr is a p oblem sh are roble m halvedd

Dear Agony Annie, I know this shouldn’t upset me, however my sibling is really worried about there being a WW3 and they won’t sleep at night which keeps everyone else up. It bothers me because I love them and they always seem so upset. They have a friend on our estate and when they come over, they feed my younger sibling untrue ‘facts’ about Russia and Ukraine and then my sibling always comes to me in floods of tears afterwards. What can me and my family do to help them? They are so distraught! Nothing calms them down and helps them sleep so do you have any ideas what we can do?

Dream SMP Mega Fan Dear Dream SMP Mega Fan, I understand how you must feel. Have you tried talking to your sibling? Try to reassure them that it is highly unlikely there will be another major war because of NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation). I advise you to speak to your sibling’s friend and ask them to stop telling them untrue facts. Maybe explain how much it is affecting your brother or sister. I hope this advice will make you feel better.

Well done for being such a caring sibling!

Bye for now, Agony Annie

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Caring For People How to Make a Mother’s Day Card For this you will need: • 2 pieces of card • 3 coloured pens of your choice • A pair of scissors • Some eco-friendly glitter • A glue stick

In this set of instructions, you will learn how to make a heart-warming card for your mother. Not only will it make her smile, it will also make you her favourite child!

• Step 1: First, you will need to get your piece of card and fold it in half (landscape inwards).

• Step 2: On the front of the card, put the glue on it then add some glitter so it will make it sparkle (mums love that, don’t they?). Then wait for it to dry.

• Step 3: Then get your other piece of card and chop out hearts – one big one and one small one – so one can fit inside the other.

• Step 4: Stick the two hearts together – the small one on top of the bigger one. After that, stick the hearts on the front of your card. But remember: make sure you’re sticking the bigger heart on the card so you can still see the smaller heart!

• Step 5: Next, draw some flowers or a picture of your mum on the inside left of your card. Don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day so you can make your mum look younger than she actually is! You’ll definitely be her favourite child if you do that!

• Step 6: Finally, write a lovely message inside the card. It could be something like ‘I love you to the moon and back’.

It always makes them cry!

Written by Class 3

Pause for Poetry

Being Brave

Spring is… ground.

Hannah says: ‘Be brave!’

Aoife says: ‘It doesn’t hurt as much as you think it will.’

Thomas says: ‘It’s OK to be scared, don’t worry it won’t hurt.’

Dexter says: ‘Be brave, you are wonderful and we believe in you.’

Spring is baby animals, like lambs and chicks,

Written by Class 1

Spring is bright flowers growing up from the earthy

being born.

Spring is about new beginnings and new life.

Spring is bare trees getting luscious, green leaves.

Spring is sunnier days and brighter evenings.

Spring is time for a fresh start.

Written by Class 1

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In Class 1 we made posters for the children at the Etihad who will be going to get their vaccinations over the next few weeks.

The children all came up with their own motivational messages to show much we care.

& The Community Recipe For Being a Great Friend

Are you struggling to make friends? If you are, this stepby-step recipe is just for you.

When you have completed this recipe, you can walk straight into the playground and before you know it, you will be getting high-fives and fist pumps from every direction! Let’s begin!

Equipment list: • A kind heart • A pinch of laughter • 1 cup of sympathy • 5 teaspoons of kindness • 1 splash of co-operation • 1 dollop of happiness • A big smile • Chocolate (gift)

Here to Help Volunteering is a way to help others in your community.

It is a great way to support, help and care for those who need it.

Every year, millions of people selflessly donate time to worthy causes such as helping those less fortunate, with animals, at schools and helping the environment. Volunteering isn’t just great for the community, it is great for you and your friends and family too! But why is this form of generosity so rewarding? Read on to find out more!

We asked a group of 100 volunteers and 86% of them agreed that it makes them feel good, generous and like they have made a difference.

Volunteering is a moodbooster and research shows it is linked to happiness.

1) Firstly, start by building up your confidence by saying ‘hello’ to people.

2) Secondly, you must add a dollop of happiness to make sure that you are always happy, whatever the weather.

3) Then, add a big smile. Make sure you crack it open first and that your teeth are clean. You don’t want to make a bad impression!

4) Next, add a pinch of laughter. Making people laugh is the key to friendship, especially when your friends are feeling down.

5) After that, you need a kind heart. This is the most important aspect in a friendship. Always being there for your friends and caring for them are two of the main points in a kind heart.

6) Finally, you must add some chocolate for a gift but make sure you don’t eat it on the way to school!

And that’s it – easy-peasy lemon squeezy! Now you can walk into school and you will be invited to all the popular kids’ parties!

Go get them!

Written by Class 3 Not only does volunteering provide you with a mood boost, it helps you develop new skills, gain experience and meet new friends. Why wouldn’t you want to connect with your community? If you volunteer you can help your community and make other people feel good, including yourself.

Have you ever wondered why people volunteer? When interviewed, the vast majority of those asked explained that they volunteered because they felt that it was right to use what they had to support others in need.

So the question is, do you have any spare time to help those in need? Volunteering is a great way to improve your personal values and make you

feel better about yourself!

Anyone can volunteer, as long as they enjoy making a difference to other people’s lives. Volunteering requires time, discipline and a kind heart!

Do you have those qualities?

Maybe you already volunteer, but are your friends and family as supportive as you? Can you encourage them to volunteer with you? If you volunteer today you can help your community and the world.

You might be wondering how you can get involved? You can find various places and communities to volunteer in.

You need to decide what causes you care about and how you can help.

You can find lots of charities and communities to help online. You could start small by helping your neighbours and friends by going shopping, pet sitting or helping them with tasks around the house. Search today!

Have you always been determined to make a difference?

Well, now you definitely can.

Your community are in desperate need of your assistance and compassion.

Your generous support will guarantee that a variety of relief can be provided.

The impact of volunteering is amazing. Everyone involved gets to feel good inside. The positive impact won’t just be felt by your community, you’ll feel a great sense of achievement knowing you have helped others who need it.

Volunteer now! You won’t regret it!

Written by Class 2

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I n s pi r at ion a l D e a r E a r t h - EYFS Reception children have enjoyed reading a book called ‘Dear Earth’ by Isabel Otter.

‘This book is about a little girl who wants to explore planet Earth.’

– Seb ‘It tells us how we can look after planet earth, like recycling and planting new trees.’

– Stella The children wrote their own promises to look after planet earth. We have put these together as a class poem.

Dear Earth Poem Dear Earth, We promise to love the land, the sea and the sky, We promise to recycle and not litter, We promise to buy Fairtrade and look after the farmers.

Dear Earth, We promise to plant new trees when we chop them down, We promise to grow colourful flowers for the buzzing bees, We promise to love gigantic animals and teeny-weeny minibeasts.

WE LOVE YOU PLANET EARTH! Written by EYFS

L i tt l e R e d - C l a s s 2 Book Review Little Red What is the book about?

The book is about Little Red who is on her way to Grandma’s because she is poorly. On the way through the woods, Little Red meets a wolf. The wolf is so hungry and comes up with a terrible plan. The wolf sneaks through a shortcut and devours Grandma and waits… The wolf has a cunning plan to get Little Red. Little Red is not so easily tricked and comes up with a fantastic plan of her own! It might have scared some little girls, not this little girl which is unlucky for the wolf. The book is full of plot twists and surprises!

Little Red is a clever, fearless girl

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who is incredibly independent and not scared of anything.

Little Red does not rely on anyone and shows us that you can do anything if you believe in yourself. The Wolf is mean and devious and cannot be trusted.

We loved the illustrations in the book. They are colourful and bright. Some of the illustrations are hilarious and will make you chuckle like the wolf dressed up as Grandma! The book is full of wonderful plot twists that were brilliant and surprised us!

Who would you recommend this book to? Why? We would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys funny books. We think this is a new and interesting take on the traditional Little Red Riding

Hood tale where Little Red does not need anyone to save her.

What ages and interests is this book suited for and why?

This book is suitable for primary school children because sometimes the illustrations can be a little scary but the story is very funny.

Our comments...

‘Wonderful plot twists.’ – Isla ‘I liked the book because it had lots of nature in it.’ – Skylar ‘I liked the pictures, they are bright.’

– Harry F Our rating: 3.5/5

Written by Class 2

L i t e r at u r e S om e b o dy S wa l l ow e d S ta n l e y - C l a s s 1 Book Review Somebody Swallowed Stanley What is the book about?

A little plastic bag called Stanley who got mistaken for a jellyfish in the sea. He got swallowed by many creatures before he ended up being put in the right place.

What is the best part of the book?

George says: ‘When he gets trapped in the bird’s mouth.’

Teddy says: ‘When he first goes into the sea and the other animals think he is a jellyfish but he is really a plastic bag.’

Harrison says: ‘When the boy finds him and he’s recycled into a kite.’

Who would we recommend it to?

Libby says: ‘I would recommend it to Mummy because she would find it funny.’

Beatrice says: ‘I would recommend it to my little sister so she can learn what to do with litter.’

The children loved this story and it started some amazing conversations about why the sea and the planet is important.

We looked at many ways that we can start thinking about how to save the planet.

What is the message in the book?

Milania says: ‘Do not put things in the sea that don’t belong there because creatures can get poorly if they swallow it.’

Jacob says: ‘To tell you about the world and to save the sea.’

Advice for saving the planet: • Make sure you use recycling bins and sort your rubbish to make sure we waste less.

• Try and walk more and use the car less.

• Do not litter, always put things in a bin.

• Make your own compost bin to help the plants grow in your garden.

• Turn off lights in your home if you are not using them.

• Recycle things in the home such as turning clothes into something else or using waste for other things.

Written by Class 1

I N N O VAT E D S T O R Y A story written by Class 1 based on the book: Someone Swallowed Stanley.

The children wrote this to show how important it is to care for our seas and the planet!

Somebody Trapped Trevor!

Trevor was getting a little fed up with being trapped all of the time.

He was starting to think he didn’t belong in the sea. As quick as a flash, a huge, giant wave came along and washed Trevor up on the sandy beach. Trevor was feeling very sad until a little girl came up to him and picked him up. She took him to the recycling bin where she knew he would be made into something else.

Trevor was recycled into a plastic bottle and was happy.

One windy day Trevor was blown into the sea. As he lay floating in the waves, he got trapped!

A shark swam by and trapped Trevor on his sharp, pointy fin. The shark didn’t like it so he shook Trevor off.

All of a sudden, a sea turtle swam by and trapped Trevor. His head went through one of Trevor’s rings and Trevor couldn’t move. Pictures by George, Jacob and Hollie.

The sea turtle didn’t like it so he shook Trevor off. Just then, a chubby, round fish swam Written by Class 1 through Trevor and trapped him around his tummy. Luckily for Trevor, the fish didn’t like it so he shook Trevor off.

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J ok e s & P u z z l e s Knock Knock Who’s there Orange Orange who?

Knock Knock Who’s there Orange Orange who?

Knock knock Who’s there Banana Banana who?

Aren’t you glad I didn’t say orange again?

What do you call a unicorn with a cold?

Atchoooonicorn How does a pizza say hello?

Slice to meet you.

What do you call a cheese that doesn’t belong to you?

Nacho cheese Why are babies the best at football?

They’re good at dribbling Written by Class 1

Cros sword By Clas s 2 Down: 1. to give or offer something of your own accord without being forced.

5. a statement you feel is true.

7. to support and help.

Across: 2. to help you.

3. a group of people with a shared interest or vision.

4. an organisation where you give money away for a good cause.

6. a goal without a plan is just a wish.

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FORGOTTEN NEWS DESK

This edition of the Peover Eye has been produced by Peover Superior Primary School. 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.

By Peover Superior Primary School & THE

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