The Foxes Press
Date: April 2015
Foxes Piece School Marathon
By Gabriel (Year 4)
On Friday 24th April, we did a whole school marathon. Mrs Haskey
worked out that if the whole school ran around the field it would be
the length of a marathon. This means that we would run 26 miles!
In assembly Sam (Mrs Barry’s) son came to talk about the London
marathon because he was entering it! Cadhla thought it was
awesome and Miss Irvine agrees “It is great that the children can
now say that they all have participated in a marathon.” Megan said
“that although it was really tiring, it was great fun.”
Foxes Piece hopes that we have got some future Marathon
Runners!
Smashing Saxons
By Sean and Gabriel (Year 4)
On Thursday 23rd April year 4 went to
the Chiltern open air museum to learn
about the Anglo-Saxons and archaeology.
When they went there they did amazing
activities like making daub, they
thatched, tried on a helmet and made
brooches.
Olivia said “my favourite part of the trip
was when we went inside a round
house.”
At lunchtime, the class got the chance to
go see week old lambs.
We were even able to touch one! Jodie said,
“I liked the lambs, they were soft and small.”
After
lunchtime
we
learnt
about
Archaeologists
and they had to dig for
artefacts.
Year 4 had a brilliant trip and wishes to go
again!
Sky Studios
By Rebecca, Mollee and Jodie
On Wednesday 16th April, Year 5 went to Sky
Skills Studio for a school trip. First, we went to
get on the coach. It took 1 hour 15 minutes to
get there. When we arrived we waited for the
manager to come to give us our passes.
When we walked through this mini alley we saw
the building it was huge. Then we met our body
guards and put our lunch down on this colourful
desk. We talked about sky and what we’re
being doing during the day. After that, we set
off to film our video we had a tour round the
studios.
As a class, we were split into groups and where
given a role, Mollee was a cameraman;
she said “I enjoyed this because I got
to use a real camera.” Rebecca said,
“the whole trip was really good
because you got to pick costumes and
be on TV.”
We had a wonderful time and can’t
wait to come again!
Year 6 – Longridge Excitement!
Yr6 are looking forward to going to Longridge on the 30th June with their friends. They are
really excited because they have watched a video of the children who went to Longridge last
year. This year yr6 get to stay round at Longridge for 3 days and they get to choose who they
share a bed with. On different days they get to do different activities:
On Tuesday morning they travel to Longridge on a mini bus. In the afternoon they do
kayaking/canoeing and then a tea time they do Dragon boating.
On Wednesday they do Water orbs or climbing wall/crate stacking. In the afternoon they do
Kayaking/canoeing. Then at teatime it’s more water orbs or climbing wall/crate stacking
On Thursday its water orbs or climbing wall/crate stacking. In the afternoon it’s rafting/bell
boating. Then at teatime it’s rafting/ bell boating.
I Got Up Late for School
Book Review
I got up late for school today,
And nearly missed the bus!
I hurried down the stairs,
Wolfed my toast, and caused a fuss!
I quickly threw books in my bag,
My pens, my lunch and shorts.
Grabbed my coat from out the
cupboard,
Took my bat and ball for sports.
I slid across the kitchen floor,
And hopped around the cat!
Then expertly rolled over,
Jumped back up and grabbed my hat!
I belted out of our front door,
Spun round and swung it shut.
Saw the bus was waiting for me,
I felt I had time to strut!
I climbed aboard and then froze still,
And knew that things weren't right!
My friends fell down in fits of fun,
And pointed with delight!
My Head Teacher Is A Vampire Rat! Written
by Pamela Butchart
A little girl named Izzy and her 3 best friends go
on shocking adventures especially when they
meet their new Head teacher, Mr Graves. Izzy and
her friends are SHOCKED when they meet their
new head teacher. He has black hair, wears a
cape and has funny, wormy lips. One it me they
even heard a hissing sound in his office. The new
head teacher is a VAMPIRE and his army of rats
are going to take over the school! We give it five
stars because it is a great book with lots of cool
and interesting words.
You should read this book because it is mind
blowing!
By Emily and Jodie
My face went red, I couldn't breathe,
For in my haste I knew!
I'd forgotten to wear trousers,
Jumper, shirt, my socks and shoes
By Gareth Lancaster
Valentines Disco
By Niamh, Mollee (Year 5) and Jodie (Year 4)
On the Valentine`s Day, Dave the disco came to Foxes Piece and played four hours of
brilliant music. On the night there were lots of stalls full of yummy sweets, crisps, drinks
and delicious hot dogs. There were lots of games and fun thing as well, such as the Dirty
Sock Game and Dance-offs. It was fun.
We did a good job because foxes piece raised £500 pounds so now we can all organised fun
things for us. We interviewed people who thought about the disco was fun and cool like:
“Amy said that it was fun and Dave the disco was very good”. “Niamh thought it was really
cool and how everybody got involved with it.” “Liam thought that the disco was awesome.”
World Book Day 2015
By Abbie (Year 6)
On the 5th of March we celebrated World
Book Day. There was a book stall, classes
read to each other, we started our read
for a week and Mrs Ward very kindly
gave us all a free book! Which book did
you choose?
World book day was fun for the whole
school because everyone had fun reading
and sharing books.
Amy (year 6) said, “I liked reading to Miss
Haywards class. And also I had fun because
the books were at bargain prices so I bought
lots.” She loves her free book from Mrs
Ward.
Riley (Reception said that he loves his
dinosaur poops alot book.
We all had a wonderful day looking at
different books and we can’t wait to read
our new ones!
I have interviewed some children from
different classes to ask them what they
did: Naimh (year 6) said, “She felt happy
buying books for my brother and the best
thing was that the books were 10p each.”
She also had fun reading her new free
book from Mrs Ward.
New and Blue!
It was really exciting when we got our brand new, dark blue carpets. We also had a
sparkly, light blue, pretty sensational floor.
We were shocked when we saw the carpet and floor it was the greatest thing ever I
was so, so, so shocked when I saw the new floor and carpet. Cadhla said “that I think
it’s quite beautiful.” Mrs Byron thinks that they are wonderful and brighten up the
school.
We love our new carpets and are taking good care of them!
Fun Stuff
Can you
complete
the maze?
Film Review
By Sean (year 4) and Abbie (Year 6)
Justin and the Knights of Valour
It is about a boy that wants to become
a knight. Rhys (from year 4) said: He
liked the crazy wizard (the purple
clothed one in the picture) and he
would rate it five stars! We think you
would really enjoy this film because it is
exciting and funny, it will knock your
socks off!
We rate this film 4 stars!
Super SATs
By Megan and Naimh
Year 6 and Year 2 have been doing there SATs for 4
days. Year 6 have been doing there SATs so they
would know what classroom they are in Secondary
School.
The 14th of May was the last day of SATs but Year 6
did enjoy it. Abbie said, “On the first maths I got a bit
stuck but I enjoyed the rest of them.” Naimh agreed
and said, “They were tricky, but I think I did OK.”
After are SATs had finished, Mrs Byron talked about
us about secondary school. Year 6 had lots of
questions about it and they are really looking
forward to going to their new school.
This Issue’s Competitions
Good luck to all competitors. The winner will get a special certificate and a special prize in
assembly!
COMPETITION
We have just started a new competition! To win the special prize you have to
create a picture about summer! You could paint or draw it! There will be a
winner from key stage 1 and key stage 2. The winners will be announced in
assembly. Have fun!
Entries into Amy S in year 6.
Foxes Piece Play Football
By Josh (year 6) and Sean (year 4).
On the 5th of May, the Year 6 and 5 football team
played a game against St Peters. The squad included
Josh, Haydn, Tyler , Zain, Alyann, Jerrel and Harry.
Before the match, we interviewed Mr Tapping to see
what he thought our chances are; “out seven players
our very talented, I think we have a good chance
against the other team.”
Depsite excellent ball skills shown on the Foxes Piece
team, the final result was 4-3 to St. Peters. However,
the football team was happy with the results and can’t
wait to play another match!
Netball Success
By Alisha (Year 6)
We had a great match between St. Peters and
Foxes Piece School On Tuesday 5th May 2015. We
travelled on a mini bus to get to St. Peters . We all
had butterflies fluttering in our stomachs.
It was a draw, the first half St. Peters were winning
but tragedy struck! Foxes Piece had redeemed
themselves in the second half by scorring two
goals. Alisha says, “it was a very tricky match, but
we tried our best and just went for it!” Amy
agreedn and added, “it was very fun and we are
glad that we drew.”
Hopefully we can play more netbal matches in the
future!