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Year 4 Skipping Race

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“In July the Club were recognised by the FA as winners of the 2013 FA Community Club Award. Members of our team also won the Young Volunteer of the Year and Child Welfare Officer of the year awards.”

The season starts back training on 7th September To become a part of this team check our website and contact the managers of the age group applicable to you.

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Traditional skipping, egg and spoon and “bean bag on your head”, were part of the annual sports day at Chew Stoke Church School. An all day event, which was greatly supported by parents, ended with competitive sprint races and resulted in a win for the Blue Team led by Deputy Head Mr Ben Hewett.

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‘The Lion King’ on the 14th September?

Valley Spotlight Stage School FREE open morning for children of all ages, a unique session lasting 3 hours where you will learn the story, animal acting, song and dance routines all taught by our trained teachers.

At the end of 2 ½ hours you will perform the whole, shortened show.

If you would like to be part of this exciting opportunity arrive at Temple Cloud Village Hall on the 14th September between 9.30am and 9.45am to be booked in. The performance will be at 12.45pm.

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Diamond celebration for our school crossing patrols The School Crossing Patrol Service for Bath & North East Somerset Council celebrated 60 years of existence today (21.8.13) with a reception for over 40 lollipop people with a combined 253 years of experience between them. They joined forces with local councillors in a call for more people to come forward to take on the role.

Councillor Caroline Roberts (Lib-Dem, Newbridge), Cabinet Member for Transport, said, “The Council’s lollipop patrol service is one of most highly valued services to the public that we provide to help children, parents, and teachers to get to school safely. To make sure that the next sixty years of service are as successful as the previous sixty, we need people to come forward and apply for the roles at the seven sites where there are vacancies.”

There was also a practical demonstration by one of the UK’s biggest suppliers of school crossing patrol equipment – Bristol Oilskins – of the clothing used by patrollers when the service was first started, and a presentation of commemorative badges and bags to thank the patrols for their contribution.

Terry Cross, School Lollipop Patrol at Newbridge Primary, said, “Although the equipment used by lollipop patrols have changed, the service we provide remains the same. Safety comes first, but being able to perform your duties with a smile on your face and in a friendly manner is also vital. It is a rewarding role that I would encourage people to apply for.”

Roles are available at Bathampton Primary Bath, Chandag Junior School – Keynsham, Combe Down Primary Bath, Midsomer Norton Primary, St Saviour’s Infant School – Bath, Whitchurch Primary School, and Widcombe Juniors, Bath.

For more information go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/ jobs or call 01225 394922 for more details.

The local history of School Crossing Patrols A predecessor of school crossing patrols was in place in Bath from 1937. Seven people were employed by the Bath City Corporation with a weekly wage equivalent to 50p today. In the days before school dinners, this meant four duties per day.

London council’s starting using ‘official’ adults to help children on their way to school at points where the traffic was at its worst. They wore white coats and peaked hats – as worn by park keepers at the time. And so the School Crossing Patrol Act passed in 1953 was born.

Messy play!

What are the children of Chew Stoke Church School up to ? Playing with Jelly of course ! As part of the school’s Environment Week the children were given new ideas for their playtime sessions. Learning how to “get their hands dirty” was just one of the ideas on offer for their playtime. Other ideas tried by the children including building dens and cars from recycled rubbish, trying out a scooter course and writing in cornflour. Great fun was had by all. It is hoped that many of the new ideas tried will become permanent fixtures for playtimes from September.

Children from Year 6, Badger Class.

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Tutoring for academic subjects is a brilliant way to support your children in their schooling. It is on a one to one basis which gives your child more support and can help with their learning. It doesn’t matter which area you live in since there are tutors based all over the country and are easily contacted. Tutors can be helpful for all sorts; if your child is struggling to grasp a subject then they are there to explain on a more interactive level. However it isn’t just for your child to increase their grade, it can also push them to excel in the subject being taught giving them a wider range of opportunities. Not only this, it can also help your child revise for upcoming tests and exams; this boosts their confidence and puts nerves to rest making them likely to do better. It is a great way to support your children through their education.

What are the benefits of tutoring for you and your child?

Tutoring provides personalised attention allowing your child the time to ask any questions they have got and it keeps them more focused on the task since there isn’t the distractions of other children. At school, children don’t always get the chance to have their questions answered and are confused about the work, however a tutor has enough time to be able to explain the work until they have a greater understanding. As the tutoring continues a rise in grades increases the the child’s motivation to try harder and makes them happier since they aren’t having to worry as much about their grades and tests in the future.

It provides good practice for recalling information and knowledge. Also instead of rushing with the curriculum it is slowed down to the child’s pace which helps them learn at a steady pace. It makes fitting in studying time easier which helps revision and extra curriculum activities. With the children’s grades rising and their confidence growing their teachers, tutor and you will be giving praise which provides more encouragement for the children want to excel more and to take on more challenging work.

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Bath has the largest dedicated children’s book festival in Europe. Growing year on year in size, significance and popularity, the festival for 2013 is once again bursting at the seams with events, workshops, storytelling sessions and fun for children of all ages, their families, and friends.

With award-winning children’s author David Almond at the helm, this year’s programme has been created to showcase the excitement and creativity in children’s literature and to prove that reading, writing and all forms of art really can change people’s lives.

Hundreds of top authors including Michael Rosen, Cressida Cowell, Judith Kerr, Jeremy Strong, Charlie Higson and Meg Rosoff, as well as the newly appointed Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman, will be in Bath to talk about their books.

All readers, from pre-school to young adult will have the chance to meet their favourite writers and have books signed.

For the full programme go to bathfestivals.org.uk Booking Office: 01225 463362

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27 September – 6 October 2013

Ways You Can Help Your Children Succeed in School

When parents and families are involved in their children’s schools, the children do better and have better feelings about going to school. There are many ways that parents can support their children’s learning at home and throughout the school year.

Here are some ideas to get you started!

Develop a partnership with your child’s teachers and school staff • Meet your child’s teacher. As soon as the school year starts, try to find a way to meet your child’s teacher. Let the teacher know you want to help your child learn. Make it clear that you want the teacher to contact you if any problems develop with your child.

• Get to know who’s who at your child’s school. There are many people at your child’s school who are there to help your child learn, grow socially and emotionally, and navigate the school environment.

• Attend parent-teacher meetings and keep in touch with your child’s teacher. Schools usually have one or two parentteacher meetings each year. You can also ask to meet with your child’s teacher any time during the year. If you have a concern and can’t meet face-to-face, send the teacher a short note or set up a time to talk on the phone.

Support your child academically • Find out how your child is doing. Ask the teacher how well your child is doing in class compared to other students.

If your child is not keeping up, especially when it comes to reading, ask what you or the school can do to help. It’s important to act early before your child gets too far behind.

• Make sure that your child gets homework done. Let your child know that you think education is important and that homework needs to be done each day. If you are reluctant to help your child with homework because you feel that you don’t know the subject well enough, you can help by showing that you are interested, helping your child get organised, providing the necessary materials, monitoring work to make sure that it is completed, and praising all of your child’s efforts. Remember that doing your child’s homework for him won’t help him in the long run.

• Find homework help for your child if needed. If it is difficult for you to help your child with homework or school projects, see if you can find someone else who can help. Contact the school, tutoring groups and after school programs.

Support your child’s learning at home • Demonstrate a positive attitude about education to your children. What we say and do in our daily lives can help them to develop positive attitudes toward school and learning and to build confidence in themselves as learners.

In addition, by showing interest in their children’s education,

parents and families can spark enthusiasm in them and lead them to a very important understanding that learning can be enjoyable as well as rewarding.

• Monitor your child’s television, video game, and Internet use. Children on average spend far more time watching TV, playing video games and using the Internet than they do completing homework or other school-related activities.

• Encourage your child to read. Helping your child become a reader is the single most important thing that you can do to help the child to succeed in school-and in life. The importance of reading simply can’t be overstated. Reading helps children in all school subjects. More important, it is the key to lifelong learning.

• Talk with your child. Talking and listening play major roles in children’s school success. It’s through hearing parents and family members talk and through responding to that talk that young children begin to pick up the language skills they will need if they are to do well. In addition, children who haven’t learned to listen carefully often have trouble following directions and paying attention in class. It’s also important for you to show your child that you’re interested in what he has to say.

• Encourage your child to be responsible and work independently. Taking responsibility and working independently are important qualities for school success. You can help your child to develop these qualities by establishing reasonable rules that you enforce consistently, making it clear to your child that he has to take responsibility for what he does, both at home and at school, showing your child how to break a job down into small steps, and monitor what your child does after school, in the evenings and on weekends.

• Encourage active learning. Children need active learning as well as quiet learning such as reading and doing homework.

Active learning involves asking and answering questions, solving problems and exploring interests. Active learning also can take place when your child plays sports, spends time with friends, acts in a school play, plays a musical instrument or visits museums and bookstores. To promote active learning, listen to your child’s ideas and respond to them. Let him jump in with questions and opinions when you read books together. When you encourage this type of give-and-take at home, your child’s participation and interest in school is likely to increase.

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Would your child benefit from a club?

There are many clubs that run in after school hours. Some could be held at the school your child attends or at other places like a church.

Most of these run during half term breaks and the summer holidays which ensures your child will have

Getting out and doing something:

Now a days many children sit in front of a television or computer playing on games. Keeping children active helps to ensure they are fit and healthy by joining a club they can experience varying activities.

activities they can do to keep them entertained.

This also means that you can have some time to yourself for peace,quite and down time. Usually the clubs are local and don’t require a long drive.

Team working:

Most activities require children to work together to an achievement this teaches them how to communicate and listen to others within a group.

Socialising:

Clubs allow children to make new friendships with others who share the same interests as them.

The environment provided gives the children a comfortable and appropriate place to be able to meet and usually this can result in lifelong bonds.

Learning skills:

When participating in a variety of activities your child’s skills begin to develop in a range of areas.

As they gradually get better their self confidence grows with it; this helps them to take on more challenging things.

Keeping out of trouble:

Studies which have been carried out show twilight hours are more risky to children then at night. By being involved in a club it reduces the risk of a child getting encouraged into things parents would prefer them to avoid.

Independence:

By being away from parents children begin to make their own decisions and learn values that will stick with them even through their adult lives.

For the fun:

Children mainly participate in activities for the fun aspect. This is important since children would lose their concentration and begin to not care making it more likely for them to start to be naughty. This is why it is a must to ensure your child likes and enjoys the club or clubs they will be attending.

Leadership and responsibility:

It allows the children to take on a bit of responsibility and learn leadership skills they can apply to the rest of their lives. Letting them make their own decisions within a safe environment means they can be responsible for their actions but with the risks taken out.

Values:

Some clubs and organisations take part in a type of community service which shows children to look beyond themselves and make a difference to the area around them. It teaches them to be mindful of others and selfless because of the lessons learned it shows the children to be kind and caring which is useful for the rest of their lives.

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Why did the teacher wear sunglasses?

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Why did the echo get told off?

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How do bees get to school?

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FAMILY FAVOURITES We are always on the lookout for new, exciting food options for our children so please send us in your recipe ideas along with a picture and we will print them in our next edition.

Have you got a favourite recipe to share?

Iced Biscuits

Ingredients 100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 100g/3½oz caster sugar 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten 275g/10oz plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extract To decorate 400g/14oz icing sugar 3-4 tbsp water 2-3 drops food colourings

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until combined.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, a little at a time, until well combined.

3. Stir in the flour until the mixture comes together as dough.

4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of 1cm/½in.

5. Using biscuit cutters cut biscuits out of the dough and carefully place onto the baking tray.

6. Bake the biscuits for 8-10 minutes, or until pale golden-brown.

Set aside to harden for 5 minutes, and then cool on a wire rack.

7. For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and stir in enough water to create a smooth mixture. Stir in the food colouring.

8. Carefully spread the icing onto the biscuits using a knife and set aside until the icing hardens.

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PUZZLE PAGE BACK TO SCHOOL CROSSWORD Across 4. Do you need to sharpen yours?

5. Write or draw on this.

8. You write on this with chalk.

10. Please _ _ _ _ _ _ your name on your work.

Down 1. Draw straight lines with this.

2. It has a keyboard and a screen.

3. Where you go to play at break.

6. Read these at home or school.

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what’s on SEPTEMBER 12-13 Roman Baths – Tunnel Tours

10am and 3pm. Go behind the scenes at the Roman Baths, Georgian vaults and the main museum store which includes objects found in Bath from Roman times to the Victorian era. Tours last for about 1.5 hours, wear sensible shoes, some floor surfaces are uneven. Booking essential as places are strictly limited.

Abbey Church Yard, Bath, 01225 477773 (for booking) www.romanbaths.co.uk ......................................................................

13-14 Childrens Trail Heritage Open Day

A children’s trail sheet around the cathedral, written especially for Heritage Open Days. Collect your FREE sheet from the Information Desk. Return when you’ve completed it, and you’ll receive a voucher for a FREE Louis biscuit in the cathedral cafe.

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells Somerset BA5 2UE ......................................................................

14-15 Somerset and Dorset Railway

Midsomer Norton Station. A 1940’s themed event with re-enactment groups, heritage vehicles, railway trips and stalls. Sunday 15 only – 40s vintage bus rides. Entry will be £5 adults /£2.50 children – this includes a train ride and a donation to the Help For Heroes charity. Free entry (via alternative entrance) to stable block Museum for those not wishing to pay for entry into the 40s event (normally £2 entry fee.

Silver Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2EY 01761 411221 www.sdjr.co.uk ......................................................................

14 Carymoor’s Future Field Naturalist Club

Are you between 8 and 13 years old? Are you wild about nature? Do you fancy yourself as the next Spring Watch presenter?! Yes! Then come along to our Future Field Naturalists’ Club for lots of fun, hands-on wildlife monitoring and practical conservation activities.

Carymoor Environmental Centre, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7NR ......................................................................

14 Frome Cheese Show

8.30am - 6pm. Over 350 trade stands, village green entertainment, countryside pursuits area, dragons of wye-ten puppet theatre, livestock village, handicraft, homecraft and horticulture marquee, funfair and much much more ......................................................................

14-15 Autumn Gala

Taking place this year on the 14th and 15th of September.

Strawberry Line Minature Railway at Keynsham.

Tel 0117 9860124 ......................................................................

18 VIP Tea Party for Toddlers

A special event for visitors with kids of 5 and under. Meet our exploring characters Ursa and Leo in person. @Bristol, Harbourside, Bristol www.at-bristol.org.uk ......................................................................

20-22 Priston Festival

Enjoy a friendly and relaxed celebration of live music and culture around a free outdoor stage in the beautiful village of Priston, 6 miles from Bath. Ticketed events are also staged in local venues over the weekend. Priston, near Bath Somerset BA2 9EE www.priston.org.uk/festival/ ......................................................................

21 Mike the Knight, Meet and Greet Day

Mike the knight is making personal appearances at Minehead Station throughout the day and ‘Bowlore’ will be on hand giving sword fighting lessons and much more!

Visit www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk for more details ......................................................................

21 Family Forest School & Storytelling Day

Organised by FROGS. A morning of storytelling and story quest in the glade for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and you are encouraged to stay for the whole session. Join in other story activities with Open StoryTellers, and others.

Call Sheila Hedges on 01373 451613 if you would like more information ......................................................................

21 Celebration of Youth

Glastonbury Town Hall, Glastonbury from 10.30am.

Performance and exhibitions of theatre, art, poetry, music and more as well as commending the local sports clubs and uniformed organisations work with young people ......................................................................

21-22 Brisfest

Brisfest has moved to Ashton Court and is a bigger, better BrisFest featuring a programme of music, circus, street art, theatre and comedy. Ashton Court Estate.

Visit www.brisfest.co.uk for more details ......................................................................

21-22 Three little pigs

This weekend is themed on the three little pigs.

We will have Paul Wheeler here doing his fantastic 3 little pigs puppet shows, Percy the pig our mascot will be here for a meet and greet.

Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, BS24 6AH 01934 523500 ......................................................................

22 Medieval Falconry Day 11am - 4pm

Join us for a day of medieval living history with a difference. Marvel as the hawks, owls and falcons show off their talents in the flying displays and talk to the experts who look after these magnificent birds.

The Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset. BA5 2PD Tel: 01749 988111 www.bishopspalace.org.uk ......................................................................

22 Teddy Bears Picnic

Come and visit us on this special occasion. Children who bring their Teddy Bears will travel FREE of charge on both the steam and diesel hauled trains. There will also be a number of other activities to keep the children amused, including (all subject to availability): balloon modelling, punch and judy, arts and crafts, teddy bear hunt (with a small sweet for children that complete the hunt), picnic baskets also available from the buffet at £4.25 each (buy on day) Adult - £7.00 Child - £5.50 (Children travel FREE if they travel with their Teddy Bear) Concession - £6.00 Family - £19.50.

Avon Valley Railway, www.avonvalleyrailway.org Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton,Bristol ......................................................................

28 Pony Experience Day

Pony Days are great fun! Children will take part in a craft activity, learn how to groom and look after a pony, help our grooms to muck out some of our rescued animals, paint a souvenir in our Creative Workshop and we will of course make sure that the children are fed and watered at lunchtime.Pony Days cost £25 per child and include all activities and lunch, 10am-4pm.

Horseworld Visitor Centre Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol. Tel 01275 540173 ......................................................................

28 Love Life Day Windmill City Farm

12pm – 4pm. Cost: £3 adults / £1 children (pay on door) A community event to promote sustainable, healthy living.

Featuring a children’s bike swap and bike rodeo, free holistic therapy tasters, great local food, children’s carfts, recycling workshops and more.

See more at www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/events St Phillips Rd, Bedminster, BS3 4EA ......................................................................

28-26 OCT Childrens Literature Festival Various locations in Bath.

See www.bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/ for full details and events ......................................................................

OCTOBER 5 Family Event - Apple Day Details to be announced but plenty of picking, crushing, pressing, juicing of apples is guaranteed, plus the drinking of fresh, sweet apple juice of course.

The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens, Glastonbury www.chalicewell.org.uk ......................................................................

5 Bath children’s Literature Festivial Meet the Author: Caroline Lawrence. Caroline Lawrence is the bestselling author of The Western Mysteries, which follow the whip-cracking adventures of 12-year-old detective P.K. Pinkerton in Virginia City, Nevada, in 1862.

Join Caroline to hear about the gunslingers, gamblers, and desperados of the Wild West. £5.50 adults, £4.50 children The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath Somerset BA2 7BD www.americanmuseum.org ......................................................................

12 Animal Care Day

A day of fun and education brought to you by local small animal organisations and welfare charities. Learn more about all sorts of small animals on this very special day!

Standard Admissons apply.

Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol. Tel 01275 540173 ......................................................................

12 Science Boffins 12 noon till 4pm

Science Boffins utilise science demonstrations to stimulate Socratic learning techniques that involve asking questions and encouraging lively debate. All their experiments are designed to stimulate imaginations, excite children’s curiosity and encourage their desire to explore scientific phenomena.

Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, BS24 6AH 01934 523500 ......................................................................

12-13 Sci-Fi Charity Weekender

Light sabers at the ready, join your favourite Sci-Fi characters at the Grand Pier this year!

Grand Pier, Weston-Super-Mare www.grandpier.co.uk/ ......................................................................

ARTS & CRAFTS PERSONALISED STATIONERY SET

Pick up an inexpensive stationery set and let your children transform it into a set they will be really proud of!

You will need: Stationery set Acrylic gems Strong, fine tip glue Super fine glitter Plan a design and when you are happy, glue on the gems with the strong glue and leave to dry.

Use the fine tip glue to write on your name and draw on a design. Sprinkle the glitter so all of the glue is covered, and tap off any excess.

When the glue has dried use a paintbrush to dust off any excess glitter.

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PENCIL DOOR HANGER

This pencil door hanger is an easy children’s craft using craft cupboard supplies, but it looks great!

Great for Back To School or anytime.

You will need: 4 craft sticks (ideally coloured) Optional paint Craft foam in light brown or pink, black and any other colour Double sided tape Sticky letters Ribbon Lay the 4 craft sticks side by side. Using the width of the sticks as your guide cut a triangle from light brown or pink foam and a rectangle from another colour. Use double sided tape to attach the triangle to one end of the sticks and rectangle to the other. Turn over and you will see a pencil shape. Cut a tiny triangle of black and stick to the top of the triangle as the nib. Tape a loop of ribbon to the back. Add a message with sticky letters.

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P U S ’ T H W BOOKS

The Abomination and the Forces of Evil: The Revenge of My Panty Wanty Woos Author: J. L. Smith Illustrator: Sam Hearn Ages: 7+

Fans of the Wimpy Kid and Horrid Henry will love this funny new series of an all new mischievous gang, The Abominators. The witty illustrations keeps the reader entertained and helps to expand the creativity of the children.

Absolutely Winnie Author: Laura Owen Illustrator: Korky Paul Ages: 5+

The Forever Whale Author: Sarah Lean Ages: 9+

The Taming of the Tights Author: Louise Rennison Ages: 11+

Winnie is a young witch with lively stories which is perfect for children beginning to read independently or sharing with family.

Twelve stories have been previously published, however this is a special edition which combines the favourite Winnie the Witch stories. The creative illustrations are a trademark and help to keep younger reader engaged.

It is a heart touching story playing on the bond between a young girl, Hannah, and her Grandfather as he slowly becomes more confused each day. Both share a great love toward nature which strengthens the link between them. Her Grandfather gave her a date to remember which Hannah secretly knows will bring something special but as he becomes increasingly forgetful will he be able to remember?

Tallulah Casey is back for a third summer at Dother Hall drama school. Get ready for more hilarious escapades; her wild and unpredictable actions capture the hearts of the children reading. Tallulah and her group of friends are now teenagers and are determined to life their life’s to the full.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Release date: 27th Sept 2013 Flint Lockwood is a genius which is only just being recognized. An invitation from his idol, Chester V, to join The Live Corp Company gives him a chance of inventing technologies to better mankind.

Flint’s dream is finally coming true when he discovers that his infamous machine which turns water to food is still operating with a slight twist that it is now creating food-animal hybrids. Flint and his mates are off on another adventure to save the world yet again by battling the foodimals. A dangerous but delicious mission to get the adrenaline circulating.

Turbo 3D Release date: 18th Oct 2013 The creators of Madagascar bring us an all new film, Turbo 3D; it is animated comedy about a common garden snail with dreams of speed.

After an accident involving a fast car he is left with turbo-charged speed like a rocket. Winning the snail races is a blast but how will he do racing some very fast cars?

Fast-moving, action packed, family fun about living the dream life.

This is his dream but will he like it as much as he thought he would?

The whole family will enjoy the witty and inspiring cartoon.

Sammy’s Great Escape Release date: 20th Sept 2013

Justin and the Knights of Valour Release date: 13th Sept 2013 A young boy embarks of a quest to become a knight to prove he’s worthy of being a man. Friendship, honour and courage play a crucial part in the heart warming tale.

The adrenaline pumping adventure within the magical world appeals to the fun and light hearted nature of children. The moral of the story is to never give up since the story shows the determination you need to reach your dreams.

An animated film about an ageing turtle called Sammy and his lifelong friend, Ray, are caught by poachers they find themselves contained in an under water aquarium display in Dubai. Their young, outgoing grandchildren Ricky and Ella have a once in a life time adventure to save them. Along the way it tests their courage and friendship. Clueless of their grandchildren, Sammy and Ray plan an escape along with their new friends from the aquarium including a blob fish, an octopus, a lobster and a group of penguins.

Healthy Lunch Boxes Thanks to Jamie Oliver, school dinners have had a radical overhaul. But what about the lunch boxes we pack for our children?

It’s just as important to make sure the lunchbox your child takes to school provide a healthy, balanced lunch as when they eat at home.

This means plenty of foods that contain the nutrients that children need, an fewer foods that are high in sugar and saturated fat.

Packing the lunchbox

A balanced packed lunch should contain: Starchy foods. These are bread, rice, potatoes and pasta, and others.

Protein foods. These are meat, fish, eggs, beans and others.

A dairy item. This could be cheese or yoghurt.

Vegetables or salad, and a portion of fruit.

Starchy foods are a good source of energy, and should make up a third of the lunchbox. But don’t let things get boring.

Instead of sandwiches give kids bagels, pitta bread, wraps and baguettes. Use brown, wholemeal or seeded bread, not white bread.

Children often like food they can eat with their fingers, so chop up raw veggies such as carrots or peppers, and give them humous or cottage cheese to dip the veggies in.

Breadsticks and wholemeal crackers are great finger foods

and they can be spread with low-fat soft cheese or eaten with reduced-fat cheddar and pickles.

Replace chocolate bars and cakes with fresh fruit, dried fruit or unsalted nuts. Vary the fruit each day and get them to try new things, like kiwi or melon.

You could also make up a tasty fruit salad. Be inventive and encourage your children when they try something new.

Making healthier food

It may take a while for your children to get used to a healthier lunchbox. But it will be worth it for their health, so keep trying.

You can help by eating a wider range of foods at home, as a family.

Reading supermarket food labels can help you to buy healthier foods for your child’s lunch, and for family meal times.

Save chocolate and cakes for occasional treats. Remember to praise your child when they’ve tried something new, to show your encouragement.

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Healthy eating can stabilise children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods. While peer pressure and TV commercials for junk food can make getting kids to eat well seem impossible, there are steps parents can take to instil healthy eating habits without turning mealtimes into a battle zone. By encouraging healthy eating habits now, you can make a huge impact on your children’s lifelong relationship with food and give them the best opportunity to grow into healthy, confident adults.

Developing healthy eating habits

Children develop a natural preference for the foods they enjoy the most, so the challenge is to make healthy choices appealing. Of course, no matter how good your intentions, it’s always going to be difficult to convince your eight-year-old that an apple is as sweet a treat as chocolate. However, you can ensure that your children’s diet is as nutritious and wholesome as possible, even while allowing for some of their favourite treats.

The childhood impulse to imitate is strong, so it’s important you act as a role model for your kids. It’s no good asking your child to eat fruit and vegetables while you gorge on crisps and coke.

Top tips to promote healthy childhood eating Have regular family meals. Knowing dinner is served at approximately the same time every night and that the entire family will be sitting down together is comforting and enhances appetite. Breakfast is another great time for a family meal, especially since kids who eat breakfast tend to do better in school.

Cook more meals at home. Eating home cooked food is healthier for the whole family and sets a great example for kids about the importance of food. Ready meals tend to have more fat, sugar, and salt. Save dining out for special occasions.

Get kids involved. Children enjoy helping adults to shop for groceries, selecting what goes in their lunch box, and preparing dinner. It’s also a chance for you to teach them about the nutritional values of different foods, and (for older children) how to read food labels.

Make a variety of healthy snacks available instead of empty calorie snacks. Keep plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grain snacks, and healthy beverages (water, milk, pure fruit juice) around and easily accessible so kids become used to reaching for healthy snacks instead of empty calorie snacks like cola, crisps, or biscuits.

Limit portion sizes. Don’t insist your child cleans the plate, and never use food as a reward or bribe.

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How can I get my picky child to enjoy a wider variety of foods?

Picky eaters are going through a normal developmental stage, exerting control over their environment and expressing concern about trusting the unfamiliar. Many picky eaters also prefer a “separate compartmented plate,” where one type of food doesn’t touch another. Just as it takes numerous repetitions for advertising to convince an adult consumer to buy, it takes most children 8-10 presentations of a new food before they will openly accept it.

Rather than simply insist your child eat a new food, try the following:

Offer a new food only when your child is hungry and rested.

Present only one new food at a time.

Make it fun: present the food as a game, a play-filled experience.

Or cut the food into unusual shapes.

Serve new foods with favourite foods to increase acceptance.

Eat the new food yourself; children love to imitate.

Have your child help to prepare foods. Often they will be more willing to try something when they helped to make it.

Limit beverages. Picky eaters often fill up on liquids instead.

Limit snacks to two per day.

Persuading children to eat more fruit and vegetables Making mealtimes playful can mean healthier eating for your kids.

Here are some fun, creative ways to add more fruit and vegetables to your child’s diet: Top a bowl of whole grain cereal with a smiley face: banana slices for eyes, raisins for nose, peach or apple slice for mouth.

Create a food collage. Use broccoli florets for trees, carrots and celery for flowers, cauliflower for clouds, and a yellow squash for a sun. Then eat your masterpiece!

Make frozen fruit kebabs for kids using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries.

Go food shopping with your children. Let them see all the different fruits and vegetables and have them pick out new ones to try.

Try fruit smoothies for a quick healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.

Add vegetables and fruits to baked goods – blueberry pancakes, zucchini bread, carrot muffins.

Add extra veggies to soups, stews, and sauces, grated or shredded to make them blend in.

Keep lots of fresh fruit and veggies washed and available as snacks.

Apples, pears, bananas, grapes, figs, carrot and celery sticks are all easy to eat on the run. Add yogurt, peanut butter, or hummus for extra protein.

homework tips Helping your child with maths

Helping your child with reading

As with reading, try to make maths as much fun as possible - games, puzzles and jigsaws are a great way to start.

It’s also important to show how we use maths skills in our everyday lives and to involve your child in this.

Identifying problems and solving them can also help your child develop maths skills. If you see him or her puzzling over something, talk about the problem and try to work out the solution together.

Don’t shy away from maths if you didn’t like it at school. Try to find new ways to enjoy the subject with your child.

Tips for helping your child to enjoy maths: Point out the different shapes to be found around your home.

Take your child shopping and talk about the quantities of anything you buy.

Let your child handle money and work out how much things cost.

Look together for numbers on street signs and car registration plates.

Reading with your child is vital. Research shows that it’s the single most important thing you can do to help your child’s education. It’s best to read little and often, so try to put aside some time for it every day.

Think of ways to make reading fun - you want your child to learn how pleasurable books can be. If you’re both enjoying talking about the content of a particular page, linger over it for as long as you like.

Books aren’t just about reading the words on the page, they can also present new ideas and topics for you and your child to discuss.

Tips for helping your child to enjoy books: Encourage your child to pretend to ‘read’ a book before he or she can read words.

Visit the library as often as possible - take out CDs and DVDs as well as books.

Schedule a regular time for reading - perhaps when you get home from school or just before bed Look for books on topics that you know your child is interested in - maybe dragons, insects, cookery or a certain sport.

Make sure that children’s books are easily accessible in different rooms around your house.

Tips for good homework habits Do find a quiet place at home to use as a homework area. It needs a flat surface, a good light source and the right equipment eg pens, pencils, ruler, scissors, glue.

Do be aware of modern teaching methods, eg in long division.

Do plan a homework timetable and agree on when your child will do their homework.

Do allow your child to have something nutritional to eat before starting on homework.

Do discuss any homework tasks with your child and how it connects with what they are studying at school.

Do turn off the TV - but you could have music on if they find it helpful.

Don’t give your child the answer in order to get a task finished. Instead, explain how to look up information or find a word in a dictionary.

Don’t teach your child methods you used at school. It could confuse them.

Don’t let homework become a chore. Keep it fun and make it a special time that you both look forward to.

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Katie-Marie Jones won 4 medals in one night at the Keynsham Swimming Club prelim gala. What an achievement, well done Katie-Marie.

Phoebe Sheldon aged 8 has achieved her stage 7 in NSA swimming. Well done Phoebe.

Samuel Perryman aged 8 took part in a tennis competition at All Hallows’ School.

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Sam Hawkins aged 9 was awarded his Tae Kwon Do “Black Stripe” belt at Jamie Woodland Black Belt Academy.

Sophia Cannella aged 10 has passed her stage 8 in swimming.

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Libby Maggs aged 7 has been enrolled in High Littleton Brownies and already gained her Agility Badge. She also gained her Gold Certificate for Mathletics.

Ruby Pearce aged 7 has passed her ballet exam.

Sophie Hurd aged 5 has passed her level 6 in gymnastics.

Lavina Campbell aged 9 has passed her Grade 2 Modern Dance exam with Distinction.

Ruby Russell aged 8 took part in a majorettes comp and came 3rd.

Spencer Greenhalgh was presented with the trophy for players player of the year at Midsomer Norton Football Club.

Paige Jackson age 8 has won the cup for Junior Supreme Champion 2013 at Tunnel Lane pony camp , she also came first in jumping, 2nd in dressage and 2nd in cross country.

Cherry Evans aged 9 has passed her dance exam with distinction, well done Cherry.

Summer Lund aged 5 has passed her yellow stripe in Tae Kwon Do and also her ballet exam.

The 2013 National Teaching Assistants’ Day will take place on 16th September. The event was created

by Teaching Personnel and has now been formally registered as a national awareness day.

Every year Teaching Personnel encourage schools to celebrate their Teaching Assistants on this special day.

The role of a teaching assistant will vary hugely between different schools, and there’s often a large variation even within a school.

Their role will usually include the following: Working one to one or with small groups of pupils Supporting pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities Supporting children with English as a second language Preparing the classroom for lessons Tidying up and keeping the classroom in good order Creating displays of pupils’ work Helping on school outings or at school events Celebrate your teaching assistants on the 16th September, they are a valued and special part of your school!

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1) Rats are gentle and friendly. Rats are as tamed as cats or dogs. Most children know they can pet a dog or cat, unless it is acting scared. The same goes with a rat. Rats make great first pets for kids because the children can handle them without fear of being bitten.

2) Rats are larger than mice. Mice are common first pets for kids, but those parents probably tell many stories of the mouse that got lost under the couch. Gerbils and hamsters are also good escapees. That isn’t an issue with rats. They are larger in size, making them much easier to see, catch, and keep from escaping.

3) Rats bond with their owners. Rats bond with their owners in the same way that a dog will. Rats are able to tell the difference between their caretaker and strangers.

Rats love to stick with their owners to play, and even cuddle. Kids will love having their rat love them as much as they love their pet.

4) Rats are fun to play with. Rats are by far the most entertaining small pet. You can teach them tricks, just like a dog. Rats will fetch(and return the item), and will perform tricks on tightropes. You child can even take their pet rat for walks on a leash.

5) Rats are amusing to watch. Just set the rat outside of its cage and be prepared for smiles and laughs from your

Joe the Vet says hat a group “Do you know w Males are of rats is called? females are called bucks and juveniles are called does and group of rats called kittens. A ef.” is called a mischi

child. Rats will climb over everything, but not get lost.

They will play in those exercise balls. Build your pet rat an obstacle course and watch him go.

6) Rats can live 3-5 years. That’s longer than most gerbils, mice, and hamsters, which also get ill quickly and die.

It is also a short enough life span for the child who gets bored quickly. While that might sound cruel, there is nothing worse than a neglected pet.

7) Rats are low cost. Rats are also easy to feed. Their food is low cost, and they don’t need tons of accessories in their cage. Most of their toys can be made from scratch. Making the toys with your kid is something fun to do together, and that is another reason why rats are the perfect first pet for kids.

8) Vets can care for rats. Despite needing little vet care, rats can get sick at times. They are prone to cancer. Mice, hamsters, and gerbils can also become ill fast, but vets will not, and often cannot, treat these small animals.

Rats, on the other hand, can be taken to vets that treat exotic pets. Vets can remove tumors from cancer.

9) Rats are easy to care for. Rats need their cage to be kept cleaned. They need fresh food and water. These tasks are great for teaching children to care for animals.

Rats are low maintenance, so they are perfect beginner pets before getting something high maintenance like a lizard or dog.

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