Welcome back!
We hope that you
all had a nice ½
term break.
This week we’ve
been settling back
into our school
routines and the
children have really
enjoyed learning
about Diwali – the
festival of lights.
We’re also
preparing for our
very 1st wholeschool assembly.,
and we’re excited
to be going to our
school
Remembrance
service on Monday.
Diwali and
Poppies!
8-11-13
Robin Class,
Reepham
Primary School
Diwali
This is a special celebration for Sikhs and Hindus, and we know that
it is widely celebrated in India.
Our maths, art and shared writing/investigating this week has been based
around Diwali as the children have been so interested in it.
* Ask your little ones what they can remember about Diwali…
We have looked at some real ones and made clay Diyas, and we have found
out lots of facts using books and the internet.
Your robin may remember information about fireworks, sweets, presents,
cards, dancing sticks, hand art, colourful patterns and the special clothes
that people wear. They may also remember our story about Rama and Sita
or the goddess Lakshmi.
Rememberance Day
This is a special day to remember people who have lost their lives
fighting for our country.
It is important to remember that there are people at work right
now who are keeping us safe too!
Why wear a poppy?
We know that people wear poppies because they grew where soldiers
fought for our country almost 100 years ago in World War 1.
When is it?
We know that it is the same day that World War 1 ended. The 11th day of
the 11th month…November!