Bassingham Primary School's Smile Team Web Archive

This page displays selected items that the Smile Team placed on the Witham Staple website some years ago.

April 2005

May 2005

June 2005

July 2005

October 2005

December 2005

March 2006

April 2006

June 2006

October 2006

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April 2005

Class 5 Fly High In Trip To National Space Centre 

It was the day of our trip on Wednesday 2nd March. We had won the trip when our class had entered a national competition and our entry had been selected as one of the best. 

We had to be up early, but as we were going out for the day, we didn't mind. The coach left at quarter to nine and we prepared ourselves for an hour and a half journey. 

When we arrived we went to the screen show, where we learned about planets and had a go at an interactive quiz. You sat down in these normal cinema chairs and they have four coloured buttons on the right arm of the chair. There's a screen over the ceiling and walls. They asked us a question and there were three possible answers. Each answer had a colour next to it and whichever answer you think it is, you press that colour. Then it shows you if you're right. 

Next we went up on the "decks". There were games to play, buttons to press and lots more to do. We went up in the glass elevator to the next deck; you could see everything (not including the floor, so when you don't have a head for heights it doesn't help!!!). Lunch was at 12.45pm. After lunch we did a space workshop that included making and launching small rockets. We designed and named our fizzy flyers, and when launched they certainly flew sky high! ……….It was a great day! 

By Jordan, Josh, Katie, Hayley, Ben, Jacob and Jake in Class 5.

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Jokers' Corner 

Q. How did the baker get an electric shock? 

A. He stood on a bun and current ran up his leg.

Q. Why did the sailor grab a bar of soap when his ship sank? 

A. He though he could wash himself ashore

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Limericks 

The Pelican 

What a rare old bird is the Pelican, 

Its beak carries more than its Belican. 

He can take in his beak enough food for the week. 

And I'm darned if I know how the Helican. 

Found By Ben

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Our School Book Fair 

A few weeks ago our school had a very successful book fair. The parents and children helped us by buying lots of books, especially on Parents' Evenings - so thanks for that. The parents and children spent around £1300 in total and as the school gets 60% of all we sell, we've managed to achieve a fantastic total of £780 to spend on books for the school.

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Bed and Breakfast Star By Jacqueline Wilson

Where do baby apes sleep? 

In apricots!!!! 

"I'm Elsa and that's one of my jokes. (I tell lots of jokes and I'm going to be a big star one day!) I do my best to cheer my family up, but no one seems to laugh much any more. Not since we lost our lovely house and had to move to a bed and breakfast hotel."

Elsa is 10 years old and lives with her mum, her stepfather, a stepsister and brother. She tries to keep everyone happy, but finds it very hard. When her stepfather Mack loses his job, they have all their possessions taken away from them. They find out that the only place to go is a bed and breakfast hotel called The Royal; it's far from it! While staying there, she has to endure bad living quarters and a life-taking fire. 

"10/10, a really good read!" Nicola Class 5

" Really funny! I would read it again!" Eleanor Class 5

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A Book Report On Jenny Nimmo's BLUE BOA

This book is the 3rd book in the Children of the Red King series so we already know the characters of the endowed children, the evil, plotting Yewbeams and the worst of the worst the Bloors. But as you haven't read the book I will be happy to explain.

The endowed children are descendents of the Red King. Manfred Bloor is a hypnotiser. Asa Pike is a were-beast. Billy Raven can communicate with animals. Zelda Dobinski is telekinetic. Lysander Sage can call up his spirit ancestors. Tancred Torsson is a storm bringer. Gabriel Silk can feel memories through clothes. Emma Tolly can fly, and of course Charlie Bone can travel into photographs and paintings. 

This particular book is about a boy (Ollie Sparks) who is made invisible, then locked in the school attic and never seen again.... until Charlie comes along that is. Charlie and his group of friends hear about Ollie and decide to do something about it .... well Charlie does, and he drags his friends, family and a welsh sorcerer along for the ride. 

They embark on a journey through good and bad, dark and light full of secrets and magic until Bloors' Academy is turned upside down and inside out....Literally! 

By Rachel

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Bassingham Primary's Tsunami Appeal Day 

Did you go to Bassingham Primary School on the Friday 21st January 2005? If you did you would have seen the superb efforts Bassingham made. On the afternoon of Friday the 21st, Bassingham Primary invited parents, grandparents and friends for an afternoon of fun and games. All the money raised would be sent to help the Asian Tsunami. 

Bassingham put together a jam-packed afternoon. They had teas, a cake stall, book and video stalls, toy stalls and poem reading. Also donated were some fabulous raffle prizes - one of them, a holiday for four people in Spain. The whole school made an amazing effort and were greatly rewarded with a total sum of £1,233.45. Bassingham Primary School has rightly earned itself a name for charity fund raising. 

By India

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More Jokes by Katie

How do you keep an ugly monster in suspense? 

I'll tell you tomorrow!!! 

Did you hear about the silly woodworm? 

He was found in a brick!

Which days of the week do ghosts like best? 

Moandays!!! 

What did one monster say to the other? 

" I'm afraid I just don't believe in humans!"

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              Wind

Would you mind? I said to the wind. 

I would like to fly my kite. 

Now I can fly with the wind. 

Down went my kite. 

Written by Madeline in Reception Class

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MY FIRST DAY AT BASSINGHAM! 

When I first started at Bassingham Primary School, I was very nervous about what the kids would be like, but I was really looking forward to swimming lessons - so I was also very excited! The first friend I made was a girl called Jessica - she was very nice. When we got into class, we did the register and then we lined up for swimming. I was getting excited. Finally we got to the swimming centre. I was put in the second group because I 'm not really good at swimming. When we got back from swimming, we had break. I played with Jessica and Ashleigh. When it was lunch, I went to Drama Club. The whole day was really good. 

I think Bassingham Primary School is the best school ever! 

By Violet Y6

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School Council Update 

The P.T.A have been very generous and have given the School Council a grand sum of £200 to go towards anything that we would like. Earlier this year the School Council held a competition to choose two designs which will be painted onto the outside of the mobile classrooms. All the designs were great and the Council have now decided on two particular ones. One is a space theme and the other is a beach theme. They have decided to use the money to paint the mobile classrooms, so they look brighter and fresher. [March 2005] 

Well done to the two winners! 

AND A HUGE THANK-YOU TO THE P.T.A!

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May 2005

'Scool' Dinners By Rachel 

To eat, or not to eat? In some schools, school dinners are just a normal way of life, but most primary schools in Lincolnshire don't have the staff or money to provide them. The government has promised more money to go towards providing school dinners in primary schools, but will they have a warm welcome? 

We carried out a survey in class 7 (Year 6) to see what they thought. Everyone agreed that if there was a choice of school dinners or packed lunches they would prefer a hot cooked meal. 

We also thought that if school dinners were introduced then it would be ideal if we could have menus in advance so that children could have real choice and decide beforehand what they wanted to eat. 

These are some of the suggestions for healthy meals put forward by the Y6 children. 

· different types of pasta 

· roast dinners occasionally 

· a vegetarian option 

· salad 

· baked potatoes with fillings 

We think healthier meals are a great idea. And now there's just one thing left to say, "GO FOR IT, JAMIE OLIVER!"

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Interview with Reverend Nick Buck On the 25th April (2005)

Rev. Nick Buck agreed to come into school to be interviewed by me (Rachel). The following is a summary of the Rev. Buck's replies. 

Q. How long have you been a vicar in the village? 

A: I've been a vicar at St Michael's church for three and a half years now.

Q. How did you become interested in being a vicar? 

A: When I was in my last year at university I felt myself being nudged towards being a vicar so I became one. 

Q. What parts of your job do you most enjoy? 

A: Meeting people, being out and about and talking about Christianity. 

Q. What other churches do you work at? 

A: St Peters- Aubourn, St Michaels- Bassingham, St Mary's- Carlton Le Moorland, St Peters - Norton Disney, St Jamain - Thurlby and All Saints - Stapleford. 

Q. Do you have much time to do hobbies and if so what are they? 

A: I've never been much of a hobby person however I do enjoy reading, music and singing in the Bassingham choir. 

Q. What is the best book you've ever read? 

A: The bible! 

Q. What's your favourite time of year and why? 

A: Spring, because there's all the birds singing and it's all bursting with new life. 

Q. How do you feel about females having higher roles in church? 

A: Yeah, give it a go! 

Q. Apart from being a vicar do you do anything else around Bassingham? 

A: I sing in the Bassingham choir and also look after 37 readers, but being a vicar takes up most of my time.

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Mole War 3 

On our school playing field we have an army of moles that are causing us a big problem. The children are having more and more trouble trying to run on the field, which is so uneven now. If anyone has any brilliant ideas of how to get rid of moles (and molehills as well), that will be great. We have had a few suggestions like putting dog mess down the holes they make, but we then thought this would not be a very good idea because of the children playing on the school field. Any ideas will be superb - they can be old, new or even crazy ones. We are getting fed up with these mad moles invading our field. 

So moles if you're reading this STOP INVADING OUR FIELD!!!! 

Please email your ideas to the enquiries address at the school.

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Football Tournament

On Wednesday 13th April our school entered a football tournament at Navenby Primary School. We played against three other primary school teams - Caythorpe, Claypole and Navenby.

Ryan, Oscar, Callum, Maxine, Sophie, Emily, Jordan and Alistair were our brilliant team members. All the players played very well.

First we played Caythorpe and the game was drawn nil - nil. Next we played Navenby who won by two goals. From then on it went down hill and we then lost to Claypole as well.

Unfortunately we came last in the tournament and to make it worse, we didn't score one goal. Callum came closest when we were playing Claypole, with a shot that landed on the line but the opponent's goalie kicked it away.

Despite our lack of success we all enjoyed ourselves, showed good team spirit and were proud to represent Bassingham Primary School

By Ben C
Class 7

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Spring

Bluebells are prettily blue,
While snowdrops stay clearly white.
Daffodils are happily yellow,
And the trees are sprouting new leaves.

Newborn lambs roam the fields,
Tiny chicks hatch out of their eggs.
Rabbits come out of their burrows,
Mad March hares jump in the sun.

By Nicola in Class 4

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Three Poems About Monsters!

A MONSTER POEM

Monsters, monsters up above,
They are definitely not full of love.
Monsters, monster hair they shed,
Monsters might be under your bed.
Monsters, monsters with the hose,
Monsters might be up your nose.
Monsters in the air,
Monsters, monsters could be in you hair.
Monsters, monsters in the light,
They could give you a great big FRIGHT.

By Hannah Class 4

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A Monster Poem!

Monsters, monsters in the army,
You will find them playing with Barbies.
Monsters, monsters here or there,
They might be crawling in your hair!
They may be watching your TV,
Baby monsters sat on mummy monster's knee.
Monsters, monsters with big heads,
They could be sleeping under the bed.
One monster, two monsters, three monsters, four
Five monsters, six monsters, seven maybe more?

By Martha in Class 4

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MONSTERS

Monsters, monsters all around,
They are living underground.
Monsters, monsters everywhere,
Prepare for a big scare!
Monsters, monsters with big jaws,
They will be waiting to roar.
Monsters, monsters howling and prowling all night,
When you wake up you will get a very big fright.
Monsters, monsters in your bed,
Run to your next-door neighbour Ted.

By Ben in Class 4

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Brownies

We play fun games, do good activities and we make lots of useful things. Brownies is a good place to go because all the leaders and children are very nice. Brownies is on a Tuesday night at 6.00 till 7.30. At the beginning of Brownies and at the end of Brownies we all sing a song. When somebody is getting enrolled we all do something special and you will get a badge. Brownies is held in the village hall. Some nights we play games.

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Jokers' Corner

There once was a ….

There was a young woman from Leeds,
Who spent all her time eating seeds.
When she woke up one hour,
Her nose was a flower,
And her hair, just a bundle of weeds.

Doctor, Doctor I think I need glasses.
You certainly do, this is a fish and chip shop!

Class 4

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Running for School

On the 15th March the school took a large team of runners down to a cross-country tournament in the South of the county to compete against many other primary schools. This is a report of the event, as seen through the eyes of Alistair in Class 4.

"The cross country race was long and hard. At the start there was lots of pushing and shoving but that all stopped soon enough. The first part of the race was downhill but soon it began to go upwards. It was really hard work running up hill and I began to get really hot. As I edged nearer to the finishing line I burst into a sprint. As I took over several people I ran as fast as I could, managing to finish 33rd out of 350. Linton Taylor gave Bassingham its best result, finishing 2nd. Although it was a hard race, I really enjoyed myself and hope I can run again next year."

By Alistair Class 5

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The Four Dragons

The earth had dried up and the people were suffering famine. When the Jade Emperor refused to send rain, the Four Dragons decide to take action.

"We must help them urgently, but how?" the Pearl Dragon asked.
"I know," said the Black Dragon. "We will somehow persuade the Jade Emperor to pour water over those withered lands."
"We've tried that already," said Yellow Dragon.
"Then we shall declare war on the Jade Emperor"
"Very well" the Pearl Dragon replied.

But when they finally arrived at the Heavenly Palace, the Jade Emperor had already assembled his army.
"Destroy them!" the Emperor cried.
The dragons knew they had to defend themselves. With an almighty roar, fire burst out of the Long Dragon's mouth, burning some of the Emperor's army to cinders. The Jade Emperor then realized that he could not win. As soon as the army had been crushed, a flame came out of Black Dragon's mouth. Although the Jade Emperor could not defend himself from the fire, the ground beneath him gave way sending him falling through the air from his palace in the clouds. Something very strange happened just then, the Jade Emperor turned into water. The water, which had been the Jade Emperor, fell into all the clouds and it began to rain. The dragons then dived into the Eastern Sea and lived happily ever after.

THE END.

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June 2005

 WORDS,WORDS,

WORDS

ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED THE WORD SEARCH THE REMAINING LETTERS WILL SPELL OUT A MESSAGE.

SECRET MESSAGE - HOPE YOU HAD FUN SEARCHING FOR THE ANIMALS

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Bassingham Primary School Drama Club Proudly Presents: Bugsy Malone

The school Drama Club are currently rehearsing a performance of Bugsy Malone. This popular musical is set in Chicago in the 1920s. The music and costumes will all be in a 1920s theme. In Chicago at that period of time, alcohol was banned - because of this, mobster gangs were trying to sell it without being caught by the police. 

The main characters in the show are: 

Bugsy: played by Jack Blousey 

Brown: played by Olivia 

Fat Sam: played by Sam 

Tallulah: played by Zoe 

Dandy Dan: played by Violet 

Fizzy: played by Emily 

And many other extras and dancers. 

The performance dates are rapidly approaching, so Drama Club are practising a lot. The performances are on the Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th July in our School Hall at 2pm. 

On Thursday 7th July our school have been invited to perform at Lincoln University as part of a Children's Festival for Lincolnshire schools. Our plan is to perform during the day a selection of songs from Bugsy Malone. Parents will be invited along and tourists from the city will be invited to come and watch. Although the date hasn't been actually fixed yet, the 7th of July is the date we are working towards for our performance at Lincoln University. 

Olivia - Class 7

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Book Cover Competition 

Recently our school have held a competition for the best book cover. Each class read a book; they then had to design a front cover for it. The teachers found it extremely hard to choose one winner from each class. Winners received a book suitable for their age group. We would like to thank all the participants in the competition. 

Our Winners:

Maisy from Reception won the design for the book The Cat in the Hat. 

Florence from Year 1 won the design for the book The Lazy Ladybird. 

Taylor from Year 2 won the design for the book A Bugs Life. 

Katie from Year 3 won the design for the book The B.F.G. 

Katie C from Year 4 won the design for the book Mark Spark in the Dark. 

Emily from Year 5 won the design for the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 

Megan from Year 6 won the design for the book Demons in Disguise. 

WELL DONE TO ALL THE WINNERS! 

Olivia - Class 7

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Brownies 

If there's one good place to be on a Tuesday night, then my vote definitely goes to Brownies. Every Tuesday they do lots of different things, all of them really interesting. They do art, games, quizzes and lots more. People who go will find it very interesting, and even mums, if they become helpers, will find it good fun. But remember, girls and mums only, (sorry boys) and you'll find it at Bassingham Village hall, 6.00 - 7.30 

Emily - Class 5

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Jokers' Corner  - Doctor, Doctor Day 

This Month we've been scouring the school for the best 'Doctor, Doctor Jokes' in town. Here are some of our favourites.

C. Doctor, Doctor I feel like a spoon! 

R. Sit over there and don't stir! 

C. Doctor, Doctor I feel like a window. 

R. And where is the 'pane' exactly? 

C. Doctor, Doctor I only have 59 seconds to live. 

R. Just a minute please. 

C. Doctor, Doctor I just swallowed a camera. 

R. Let's hope nothing develops. 

India - Class 5

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Kwik Cricket Match 

On Monday the 21st of May our Kwik (yes, it is spelt like that!!!) cricket team played a cricket match against Thorpe On The Hill. Unfortunately we lost, but only by 6 points, which is great for us, at it was the first game we'd ever played, and the sixth one for them. 

The final score was 243 to us and 249 to the opposition. The best player was Violet, but the whole team did really well. The players for our team were Violet, Emily, Grace, Bethany, Ben. C, Ben. T, Ryan and Alex. 

The only thing left to say is a huge well done to the team and I'm sure they'll play even better next time. 

By Rachel - Class 7

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School Council Update 

We have recently had a meeting and these were the matters for discussion. 

o Wristbands - not being allowed to wear just one. 

o Buying more play equipment. 

o Reviving the goalposts from the shed! 

o Putting litterbins at the end of the field and 

o Last but not least…… the toilet doors being too small in the   boys' loos. 

But the last one doesn't really matter! 

We have also had a competition for painting the mobile classrooms and are currently looking for creative people to help paint them. So if you think you have what it takes, email us at: enquiries@bassingham.lincs.sch.uk 

By Rachel - Class 7

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ENGLISH 

Unscramble the letters to find something 

We like at school and then something we don't. 

1. METIEKARB 

2. HWROMOEK 

I. T 

How many words with three of more letters can you make 

from the words below?

COMPUTER 

STUDIES

GEOGRAPHY 

Which capital city goes with each country? 

MADRID AUSTRIA WASHINGTON GREECE 

ROME SPAIN OSLO USA 

ATHENS NORWAY VIENNA ITALY 

ANSWERS 

1.Break time 2.Homework 3.Madrid-Spain 

4.Washington-USA 5.Rome-Italy 6.Oslo-Norway 7.Vienna-Austria

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Cool Competition

The introduction below is a competition for writing the ending of the story. You will see the results on the next web page. 

The Knock Wood Inn

I knew that something wasn't right from the start. I had a feeling as soon as we got there. The 'Knock Wood Inn' with its twisting bell towers and rambling ivy, just didn't seem right to me. I'd come to stay with an auntie for the summer. I can't call her much of an auntie though. I've never seen her and never will. She owns the Knock Wood Inn, …….well she used to. There was no one there when I arrived. There's plenty of life though, lots of it. Just none of it human… 

Send your ideas for how you would finish this story to: 

enquiries@bassingham.lincs.sch.uk

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Views on Secondary Schools

In a few months time Year 6 children from Bassingham Primary School will be off to secondary schools. I (Rachel) went out and found out some views of what the children are looking forward to and what they are not. 

These are some of the views I heard: 

Lorna, who is going to Robert Pattinson, has said that she is looking forward to better art and drama facilities and all the different and exciting trips they go on. She is not looking forward to homework (aren't we all!) and the horrible teachers! 

Helen is going to Welbourn, and she can't wait to make new friends and, like Lorna, is looking forward to better facilities. Not in her good books are, horrible teachers, having a detention and getting lost! 

Going to North Kesteven is Jemima, who is looking forward to vending machines (ok?!) and like Helen, meeting new people. She is not looking forward to GCSEs and History. 

Grace is going to LSST (brainy!) and can't wait to try out all the different facilities and the swimming pool. She can wait for homework, English and the worst thing that can happen on your first day, is being lost! 

Ryan is going to Carre's (Sleaford Grammar School) and he is looking forward to the sport, and not looking forward to English! 

So as you can see most views are the same,….. we can't wait to get there, ………..but do we have to do homework? 

Rachel - Class 7

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What do you think…about our pages ?? 

Do you have any ideas on how to make it better……… or do you have a good joke or article you'd like us to see? If so, we'd really like to hear from you. You can send an email with your joke, article or idea to: 

enquiries@bassingham.lincs.sch.uk 

Or alternatively speak to one of the Website team. So if you're one of those people who has got a spark for writing or maybe just know a good joke or two don't hesitate to get in touch!

....and while you are online please take the opportunity to look at some of the many other pages on The Witham Staple Website

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July 2005

“Now Is The Time To Say Goodbye”

The Smile Team 

I'm sorry to say that the time has come for all the year Y6 children to leave Bassingham Primary and move onto their secondary schools. Going with them are my two fellow team members Olivia and Rachel …… though I (India) will be staying on. We have decided to choose three new members. After lengthy interviews we have finally decided on Charlotte, Sophie and Alistair, (the first ever boy on the team!) 

Thank you to all the people that volunteered for the job. Thank you to Mr Robertson for starting the team, but most of all thank you to Olivia and Rachel for helping us be the "Witham Staple Website Team!" By India (See you in September) 

I am sorry to say that I (Olivia) am now leaving the team because I am going to NK secondary school. India will be carrying on working with three new friendly people. We interviewed a number of people to be the next three editors, they are……………….. Sophie, Ali and Charlotte. They will be introducing themselves in the next page. 

I have really enjoyed contributing to the page.  I hope you liked it! 

GOODBYEEEEE! From Olivia 

Sad Goodbyes 

The time has come for all Year 6s to leave the school. Unfortunately this means that me (Rachel) and Olivia will have to leave the 'Smile Team!' I've had a great time on the website and I hope the budding new members will have a great time too. 

Myself, Olivia and India have gone through a gruelling process of choosing the next members of the Smile Team. It was hard work but we eventually decided on 3 new people. They are…Charlotte in Y5, Sophie in Y5 and Alistair in Y4. 

Now all that's left to say is good luck to those 3 and goodbye from me! 

Bye from Rachel

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A Snippet of Seeing The Past 

By Katie in Class 5 

Anna loved poetry and books; she would sit for hours writing poems and stories on only the pure beauty of the garden that she had come to love. Anna had several diaries, each page representing a dramatic day of her life, and each book representing an emotional year. 

Anna's father was a doctor, and sadly because of this he was often away…

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My interview with Conservative Councillor Raymond John Phillips

I (Olivia) have recently interviewed our council representative for Bassingham.

Q. What ideas will you be putting forward on improving education and behaviour in schools?

Councillor Phillips said: He would like to keep our local village schools because they are a lot of the time the main focal point of village. He would also like to involve the pupils' parents more.

Q. What is the issue you will be most concentrating on?

Councillor Phillips said: He will be concentrating most on reducing traffic and speed on the roads of Lincolnshire.

Q. Do you think bringing back hot school dinners into primary schools is a good idea and will you be taking this matter forward to the council meeting?

Councillor Phillips said: It was a good idea but he was worried that schools might not have enough money to do so.

Q. If you had not won the local election what would you be doing now?

Councillor Phillips said: He would be spending more time with his three children and he would have more time to socialise and relax.

Q. Have you been to a meeting yet? Did you get on well with the other councillors?

Councillor Phillips said: He gets on well with the other councillors however it is a serious business so he doesn't have much time to socialise. There are 77 other councillors with a large amount of people to serve and a budget of three quarters of a billion pounds.

Q. What issues were brought up?

Councillor Phillips said: Education in schools, social services and road transport.

Q. How does your council operate?

Councillor Phillips said: 77 people got voted in and they then get split into their parties. There are 2 or 3 independent councillors as well. It is quite similar to the government. Every councillor has one vote only.

Q. If you weren't a councillor what would you be?

Councillor Phillips said: He would like to travel more. However a councillor is not his full time job, as he is a surveyor, estate agent and he also has a family farm. Although most of the time is spent in his role as councillor.

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Bassingham Family Fun Day

On Saturday 11th June Bassingham Primary held a Family Fun Day organised by their PTA. All money made will go towards the school. Thank you for all the donations given and if you came along thank you for all your help. The Fun Day was brilliant with lots of stalls, such as a tombola, a toy stall and a bookstall. The highlight of the afternoon must have been watching Mr. Robertson, our Headteacher, and other school staff getting wet sponges thrown at them in the stocks.

So thanks again to all who came along and helping us raise a total of around £1,800. Well done, Bassingham!

By India in Class 5

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Languages In School 

'Bon or Mal'? 

An Article By Rachel.

In about 3 or 4 years time languages will become part of the curriculum for Primary Schools everywhere. Some children think it will be great but others don't. I went round and found out some views, these are some of them.

Ryan said he thought it was a good idea, and a good head start for secondary school. "If it had been introduced earlier I would have enjoyed it."

Ben said much the same, "….. and it means if you go to another country you could communicate easier. If we had it now it would be good."

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Our Trip To The Lincolnshire Children's Festival

By Rachel

On the Thursday the 7th July classes from our school went along to the Lincolnshire Children's Festival. We had a great time and everyone performed really well.

We had quite a good selection of performances as we had taken along, the choir, recorder clubs and some of the "Bugsy Malone" dancers. The only downside was that it hadn't been well advertised so there weren't many people there.

But we still gave it our best shot and we got a big cheer at the end. You'd be surprised at how much noise a few people can make!

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The Knock Wood Inn

WELL DONE CHLOE!!!

I knew that something wasn't right from the start. I had a feeling as soon as we got there. The 'Knock Wood Inn' with its twisting bell towers and rambling ivy, just didn't seem right to me. I'd come to stay with an auntie for the Summer. I can't call her much of an auntie though, as I've never seen her and never will. She owns the Knock Wood Inn …..well she used to. There was no one there when I arrived and there still isn't now. There's plenty of life though, lots of it……just none of it human…

And here is the first episode of Chloe's "The Knock Wood Inn"

I slowly walked up to the building that stood in front of me. The top nearly touched the sky and it was as wide as 19 double-decker buses. Old rotten ivy was spread all over the walls. The place was a dump; it looked like it hadn't been cleaned for years. Cobwebs covered the corners of the rooms and the windows were old and rusty. I picked up my suitcase and carried on up the stairs. I reached out to take the door, when suddenly it turned into a face. It seemed to say, "Stay and DIE!!!"

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What I Did In My Summer Holiday

Oh, nothing much…

Climbed Everest one afternoon, 

Went round the world in my balloon. 

For England scored a last kick winner, 

Took Princess You-Know-Who to dinner 

Out gunned Clint Eastwood in a western. 

Reached the South Pole without a vest on. 

Shot Niagara by canoe, 

Cycled from here to Timbuctoo 

Became a pop star topped the charts. 

Transplanted half a dozen hearts.

Nothin' really super cool, 

I'm thankful to be back at school.

Eric Finney

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Truck Safety 

by Olivia

Articulated lorries cause a lot of accidents on the roads so "Exel" came to talk to us about truck safety. We found out a lot of things we didn't know. Here are a few things we found out. They demonstrated with a cone how badly you would get hurt if you cycled too close to a lorry.

They also showed how if you were stood in front or behind a lorry the driver would not be able to see you and would probably reverse back onto you or drive forward onto you.

We learnt that if your ball went under a lorry you should never go and retrieve it. A ball can always be replaced but you can't.

Be safe near lorries!

Thank you to Exel for coming in.

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October 2005

Meet The NEW Smile Team

Me!! Hi, my name is Charlotte. I am new to the Witham Staple Website Team, also known as the "Smile Team". I am ten years old and in Year 6. I like swimming, reading and writing and I am terrible at art!! My favourite colours are purple and pale blue. 

HOPE YOU LIKE THE WEB PAGE!!!

Hi, I'm India, and I'm 9 years old. I'm part of the school website team alongside Charlotte, Sophie and Ali. I've got a younger brother called Taylor and he's 6. I love reading and also enjoy writing my own stories. My favourite subject is English, but I also really like art, especially collage. My favourite colour is light blue and red. I hope you like our page!!!!!

Hi! ……. My name is Sophie. I go to Bassingham Primary School. I am new on the website club and I am looking forward to this year. I am now in the top class. I am 10 years old. I enjoy playing football and netball. I am in the school cricket team. I have one sister. My birthday is on the 1st of July and so is my sister's. She is 8 years old. I've got to go and do some work now……. bye!!

Hi my name is Alistair, I'm 9 years old and in the same class as India. I'm the only boy who has ever been on the website team and am hopefully not the last!! I have a mum, a dad, and a big brother who's is in the same class as Charlotte and Sophie. I was born on the 18 of June 1996. I'm in the school football team and I really enjoy it here at Bassingham Primary School. I'll be doing a few articles and competitions throughout the year. Bye for now!

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Saying Goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Bryant

We had to say goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Bryant. We had a special assembly to say goodbye to them. We bought them a beautiful bench to sit on. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant have been our cleaners for 2 yrs and all the staff have noticed how clean it has been. We wish them the best for the future!!!

By Sophie

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My First Month in Witham Staple 

Hi it's me again Sophie. I'm now in my second month in the website club. 

I am really enjoying it. I have done a few articles already. You may see them on the website. 

I really like the rest of the team. They are really kind and helpful. 

Thank you for reading my article and looking at the website 

By Sophie in Y6

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Around the World

Walking through the Amazon, seeing all the snakes, 

Kayaking and sailing across huge lakes, 

Skiing in the Alps, showing my style, 

I haven't been to America for a while. 

Seeing the Eiffel Tower, what a show! 

Going to Antarctica, playing in the snow. 

Walking the Wall of China, gee how long!! 

I think I'll take a trip to Hong Kong. 

Going scuba diving under the sea, 

Yet I'm still full of life, yes that's me. 

Travelling to Venice, what a sight! 

Seeing the stars out at night 

Now another has gone by, 

I think its time to say goodbye!!!

By Emily Y6

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JOKES!!!

Doctor, Doctor I only have 59 seconds to live. 

Give me a minute then.

What's a crocodile's favourite game? 

SNAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why did the elephant cross the road? 

It was the chicken's day off!! 

If a red house is made of red bricks, a blue house is made of blue bricks, what is a green house made of? 

Glass!!

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And here is EPISODE TWO of Chloe's 

"The Knock Wood Inn"
ILLUSIONS

It was an illusion, yeh…that was it. I was imagining things. I twisted the handle, the door creaked open and I walked in. Beside me was a tall mirror with writing engraved around the edge. I took a tissue from my bag and I cleaned the face glass. I looked at myself. Copper hair, up in a ponytail, two clips holding my fringe back. Blue eyes and pale skin. That was me. Carrie Parker. 
All of a sudden, my reflection disappeared from view. I saw nothing. No Carrie Parker.
Then I heard it again. "Stay and DIE!"

By Chloe 

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The German Re-enactor 

As part of our class topic on the second World War, a re-enactor came to our school in September and talked to some of the Year 6 children. We really enjoyed having him and he showed us lots of interesting things. He showed us a gas canister and a proper rifle from World War 2. Some of us tried out the gun (but don't worry the gun had been deactivated). He showed us how they used to cook their food. Then we each got a hockey stick and pretended it was a gun, and we did some marching. We had a great day and would like him to come again. 

By Sophie

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World War 2

As Year 5 we've been doing a topic on World War 2. As part of our topic we had to write a piece on how it would have felt to be in the world war. Here are a few examples:

"I think that children's lives must have been really horrible, being shipped off to the country by the army and being sent to people who might not even want you. Rationing as well, that must have been really hard, only being allowed to have some things is very different to our lives." By Ben

"I think life must have been hard during the world war. I wouldn't have liked to be a soldier, because lots of people got killed. Being an evacuee would have been strange, living with people you didn't even know. Staying in London or other places that were being bombed must have been tough. Once your food had gone, you wouldn't be able to have any more." By Nicola

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The Ashes - 2005 

The Ashes is a cricket tournament in which England and Australia fight it out in a series of 5 games. Australia had retained the Ashes for a very long time and England now have a very strong team for this year's series. 

The 1st test was at Lords, which ended up all going Australia's way so the series was 1-0. The second test at Edgbaston was a high scoring one with England scoring over 400 in their first innings. That test went down to the very last day where Australia needed 107 runs with 2 wickets left. When the Aussies needed 2 runs to win, Harmison bowled a bouncer to dismiss Michael Kasprowicz. 

Old Trafford was all going England's way until Brett Lee came in to save the test for Australia. With the series at 1-1 England needed a win at Trent Bridge. 

At Trent Bridge, when Australia had followed on, England needed only 129 runs to win. The two openers got out quickly and Shane Warne's economy was 0.00!!! It ended up with Matthew Hoggard and Ashley Giles scoring the winning runs.  I was lucky enough to be there on the final day at Trent Bridge and will always remember the tension and excitement of one of the most dramatic games in cricket history. The Brit Oval brought even more glory to England and the Ashes were theirs!!! After a fantastic series we will miss the cricket. 

By Charlotte

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BASSINGHAM AND BEYOND... 

...HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

SICILY 

SICILY IS THE ISLAND THAT LOOKS AS THOUGH IT HAS BEEN KICKED INTO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. MAY IS A GOOD TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT AS IT IS NOT TOO HOT OR HUMID. 

SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SICILY ARE VERY LUCKY - INSTEAD OF THE USUAL 6 WEEKS HOLIDAY THAT WE GET, THEY GET 3 MONTHS BECAUSE APPARENTLY IT IS TOO HOT FOR SCHOOL. 

THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT. PIZZA AND PASTA ARE THE SICILIANS' SPECIALITY. SICILIANS EAT AN AWFUL LOT OF PASTA AND HARDLY ANY MEAT AT ALL. FAMILIES ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND THEY ALWAYS LIVE CLOSE TOGETHER. 

BY CHARLOTTE MARRIS

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MOON WHALES 

They plough through the moon stuff 

Just under the surface 

Lifting the moon's skin Like a muscle 

But so slowly it seems like a 

lasting mountain 

Sometimes they plunge deep 

Under the moon's plains 

Making their magnetic way 

Through the moon's interior metals 

Sending the astronaut's instruments scatty 

Their music is immense 

Each note hundreds of years old 

Each whole tune a moon-age 

So they sing to each other unending songs 

As unmoving they move their immovable masses. 

Their eyes closed ecstatic.

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MY REVIEW ON TRACY BEAKER

I AM DOING A TV PROGRAMME REVIEW ON TRACY BEAKER. TRACY BEAKER IS AN ENERGETIC, IMAGINATIVE GIRL WHO WAS PUT INTO CARE VERY YOUNG BECAUSE HER MUM COULDN'T COPE. SHE HAS BEEN TO MANY FOSTER HOMES BUT HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK EVERY SINGLE TIME. EACH PROGRAMME IS A GREAT ADVENTURE. 

MY FAVORITE PROGRAMMES ARE PROBABLY THE ONES WHERE TRACY IS OLDER AND IS LIVING WITH A WRITER, (CAM). I'M NOT SO KEEN ON THE ONES WERE SHE'S YOUNGER AS I'VE SEEN THOSE BEFORE.

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My Film Review "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" 

I (Charlotte) am going to review a great film called "A Series Of Unfortunate Events". It is about three children called Violet, Klaus and Sunny. Violet could make basically anything out of anything!! Klaus reads loads of books and Sunny' s hobby is to bite things. 

Jim Carrey is the only really famous actor in the film. I think it was a brilliant film and I would recommend it for 8 years+. Jim Carrey is excellent as Count Olaf and he is really good at all the different voices and he makes the film even better!!! 

I would give "A Series of Unfortunate Events" a huge 8/10!!! 

Charlotte

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District Sports!!

On Friday the 17th of June we took a group of children to Caythorpe Primary School for the district sports. We took part in all the races there and did well in most. We were racing against children our own age. Once you had finished your race you got a card. There was a different coloured card depending on where you finished in the race. The stars of the afternoon were James, Emma and Ben who all came first. Bassingham Primary School worked together and every point counted to make them win. A great achievement, and the first win for the school in many years

BY SOPHIE, CLASS 6

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MY SPORTS POEM

Tennis, cricket and badminton, Those are the sports that we've done. I like to play netball, In basket ball you have to be tall. I love doing sport, Especially on the tennis court. I've been chosen for kwik cricket, When I was bowling, I hit the wicket! I am also in the football team, Running in the Olympics is my dream

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Competition Time

Hi it's me Alistair (or Ali for short). Anyway how do you fancy winning a big bar of chocolate? Well, all you have to do is write a short poem about dragons. When you've finished it please send it to me in Class 5. Please write your poem on any size piece of paper and make sure you put your name on it too. The winners will be announced next month. Good luck to everyone!

See you soon! Ali

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December 2005

Crazy Christmas Families

Dad threw a pudding
At our TV screen
Two minutes before 
The speech of our queen

When suddenly before us
In a wink of an eye
Her picture popped up
To throw back a mince pie

And then another 
With two more for luck
Mum tried to run
Dad tried to duck

But it was already too late
She'd got us in sight
For all royal queens
Love a good fight

One pie exploded
And hit my brother 
Another hit mum
 As she ran for cover

But the biggest of all 
Bounced off a chair
Before smashing to bits
All over dad's hair

So let this be a lesson 
From her majesty the queen
Don't ever throw puddings
 At your TV screen

By Ali in Class 5

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Wallace and Gromit - Curse or the Were-Rabbit
Film Review

Wallace and Gromit are back with a whole new movie!

Wallace and Gromit appear as ANTI- PESTO.

Everyone in the town are growing vegetables for the annual vegetable competition.
The prize is the "golden carrot!" Its ANTI-PESTO's job to protect the town's overgrown vegetables from the dreaded rabbits.

Using loads of gadgets and gizmos Wallace and Gromit capture the rabbits and keep them in their basement. There's only one problem though ……..! They can't keep on capturing rabbits and keeping them in their basement. There's just not enough room.
Then Wallace has an idea, by putting all the rabbits in a huge tub and connecting the tub to one of Wallace's inventions they could make the rabbits think vegetables were bad. But things go wrong and the Were-Rabbit is born.

I think Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were Rabbit is a brilliant film and would like to see a sequel made because it would follow on the stories of Lady Tottington, Wallace and Gromit and it would be good to find out what happens next in the adventures of Wallace and Gromit. I would give Wallace and Gromit a huge 7/10!!!! I would highly recommend it to anyone!! 

By Charlotte and Alistair

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The Midnight Murder

The blood and gore 
Dripped down like rain,
With no leg there, 
He was in terrible pain.
He limped along 
The cobbled street,
There was no one there 
For him to meet.
The leaves rustled 
In the park,
The last light went out, 
All was dark.
The cackle of a witch, 
The groan of a man,
The little kid saw him, 
Turned and ran.
The death came on 
Halloween night,
The full moon gave 
The only light.
He cried out 
A screechy sound,
In a grave 
He could be found.

By Charlotte in Class 6

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Jokes! (by Ali)

Did you hear the joke about the humming bird?

It forgot the words!

Knock! Knock!
Who's there?
Luke.
Luke who?
Luke and you'll see 

What's a crocodile's favourite game?

Swallow my leader!

One stormy day a woodpecker was standing on the branch of a very tall tree. He started pecking at it and then suddenly, lighting struck the tree and it fell down.

The woodpecker looked amazed for a few seconds then said "Boy I don't know my own strength!"

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Children in Need

Children dreaming of
Happiness
In a home.
Living peacefully
Dreading when to get up
Realising it's all a dream
Every night
Needing 

Illness coming
Needing more

Night coming
Every problem
Evening coming
Day again

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Children In Need

On Friday 18th November our school had a Non School Uniform Day. If we didn't wear school uniform we had to bring a contribution of £1 more to school. Some of us even came in our pyjamas!!! All the classes put together their money to get a final total. 

The total raised was £235.

By Charlotte

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MY MAGIC BOX

I will put in my box

A silver sparkle from a shimmering snowflake,
A warm glow from a burning fire,
And a swirling hurricane from a storming planet.

I will put in my box

The sound of a thundering wave bashing against the rocks,
The roaring laughter after a hilarious joke,
And the wonderful colours from an arching rainbow.

I will put in my box

A sonorous applause from a grateful audience,
Some entertaining friendship playing together,
And a safe, loving family sitting cosily on a soft, doughy sofa.

I will put in my box

A year with thirteen months,
A cloud with suns floating by,
And a mole up a tree and a bird in the ground.

My box is fashioned from ruby and diamond and bronze,
With a twinkling crystal lid and a lock of solid gold,
Its hinges are the tips of octopus tentacles.

I shall dive in my box
In the calm seas of the warm Mediterranean,
And swim with the tropical fish
Darting amongst the rocks.

By Jake in Class 5

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My Magic Box

I will put in my box

A beautiful, breath-taking sunrise starting a new day magically,
A soft, floaty canter moving gently onwards to a far horizon,
Fickle and fresh feelings spreading rapidly to a young mind.

I will put in my box

The magical music of a merciful musician
A loving caring family laughing happily together,
A charming black stallion standing proud in a fresh spring field.

I will put in my box

Damp December dew sitting gently on deep grass,
Joyful, happy memories sticking firmly to a free mind,
The beautiful, daring poetry of an inspiring poet.

I will put in my box

A waveless sea and a dark day,
An a egg laying cow
And a milk making chicken

My box is fashioned from clouds, butterfly wings and autumn leaves,
With fresh sea shells on the lid and early childhood in the corners,
Its hinges are the rocks
Of moons

I shall skate in my box,
On the deeply snow-covered ice of the icebound North Pole,
Then rest quietly on an isolated iceberg,
The shade of a cloud.

                                                                          By Katie in Class 5

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My Magic Box

I will put in my box

The click of counting fingers beating a sharp, loud rhythm,
The pitiful, reasoning miow of a small, expecting cat,
The flowing, ticking of the time, first a second, then a minute.

I will put in my box

A flicker of light moving the working of day and the quiet of night,
A dream soft and fluffy, a vital piece of our mind,
The spinning of a top ending once, its time has run out.

I will put in my box

The breath of a sigh saying happiness and content
The coldness of ice like a stopped piece of our world
The drumming of a beat saying 1,2,1,2

I will put in my box

 An earth-bound bird and a flying tiger
Toboggan round the rings of Saturn 
Take a bath in the craters of the moon

My box is fashioned from lightning, thunder and rain
Its lid made from unbreakable glass
The hinges are snowflakes found on polar bears' coats
And the key to the lock is ambition 

I shall roam in my box
Exploring the pure, colourless open spaces of a colossal peppermint cave
Then I shall sit
Bathing in the stillness of the air 

                                                                             By India in Class 5

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My Magic Box 

I shall put in my box

Happy, cherished memories from birth until now
The joyful, lifted voice of a happy child
The useful, needed company of a good friend

I shall put in my box

The happy, lively, people playing spiritedly in the playground
My loving, caring family who are supportive all the time
A freezing cold ice cream on a boiling summers day

I shall put in my box

The calmness of a flowing river
Coloured crystals shooting rainbows at the sun
The peacefulness of a summer night

I shall put in my box

A biting sun and a blistering moon
A snowman in the desert and
 A camel in the North Pole

 My box is fashioned from rubies and emeralds
With snow on the lid and life in the corners
Its hinges have been forged from thunder

I shall explore in my box
Upon the vast wonders of the Amazon
Then I shall camp out in the wilderness
Right under the stars

                                                                               By Ben - Class 5

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Girls' Football

On Thursday 10th of November eleven girls from classes 4,5 and 6 were teamed together to play North Scarle Primary School at football. 

The match was held here in Bassingham on the big playing field. 

Kick off was at 3.30pm for a 4.15 finish. The Bassingham team was: Goalkeeper: Emily and Hannah. Defence: Eleanor, Charlotte and Nicola. Midfield: Sophie, Katie and Maxine.
Strikers: Lucy, Holly and Emily. The whole team played well and the final result was 3-0 to us. The goal scorers were Emily and Sophie. We had won!!! 

We would also like to thank Charlie as he supported us really well and took loads of great photos and printed them all off.
It was a really good match to play in and I'm really pleased we won.

By Charlotte in Class 6

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Eragon

THIS IS THE START OF MY FAVOURITE BOOK "ERAGON"
ind howled through the night, carrying a scent that would change the world. A tall Shade lifted his head and sniffed the air. He looked human except for his crimson hair and maroon eyes. He blinked in surprise. The message had been correct: they were here. Or was it a trap? He weighed the odds, then said icily, "Spread out; hide behind trees and bushes. 

Stop whoever is coming… or die." Around him shuffled twelve Urgals with short swords and round iron shields painted with black symbols. They resembled men with bowed legs and thick, brutish arms made for crushing. A pair of twisted horns grew above their small ears. The monsters hurried into the brush, grunting as they hid. Soon the rustling quietened and the forest was silent again

The Shade peered around a thick tree and looked up the trail. It was too dark for any human to see, but for him the faint moonlight was like sunshine streaming through the trees; every detail was clear and sharp to his searching gaze. He remained unnaturally quiet, a long pale sword in his hand. A wire-thin scratch curved down the blade. The weapon was thin enough to slip between a pair of ribs, yet stout enough to hack through the hardest armour. The Urgals could not see as well as the Shade; they groped like blind beggars, fumbling with their weapons. An owl screeched, cutting through the silence. No one relaxed until the bird flew past. Then the monsters shivered in the cold night; one snapped a twig with his heavy boot …………………..

I would recommend that everyone reads this brilliant book!

By Ali in Class 5

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Dracula's Diet

When Dracula went on a diet 
Things didn't go right
For he couldn't seem to stop himself
From nipping out for an extra bite

Half Price Dad

We lost dad in the supermarket
Behind the frozen peas
But the manager offered him at half price
Because of his knobbly knees

                                     By Ali in Class 5

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March 2006 Edition

Ali's Page  

Charlotte's Page  

India's Page  

Sophie's Page

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First of all

Happy New Year!

2005 has just gone, and now we are going into 2006.

This year is going to be better than the last.

I’m sure of it!

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My Robo-Raptor

For Christmas this year I got a Robo-Raptor …………..here’s a bit about it.

The Robo-Raptor is a remote controlled dinosaur with three different play modes, sound and touch sensors and the ability to walk, run and even attack. The Robo-Raptor is an impressive foe. The mastermind behind the Robo-Raptor is none other than former NASA scientist, Mark Tilden. Wasn’t he in Jurassic Park?

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Football World Cup 2006

This year Germany will host the World Cup 2006. The World Cup is a huge event organised to see who is the best football nation in the world. The favourites to win are probably Brazil, as they’ve won it five times, including last time. England has only won the World Cup once, and that was way back in 1966. 

Let’s hope they can win it this year!

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Knock Knock!

Who’s there?

Stephanie Lee.

Stephanie Lee who?

Stephanie Lee something fishy going on around here!

Knock! Knock!

Who’s there?

Jamaica.

Jamaica who?

Jamaica big deal

Knock! Knock!

Who’s there?

Jameen.

Jameen who?

Jameen yah!

Don’t know!

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Turbo Tortoise

The first verse of the poem “Turbo Tortoise”

 Most tortoises are slow

About that there’s little doubt.

But don’t be surprised

If you should now find out,

That one or two are different,

It’s really quite true.

You might one day spot

A turbo tortoise near you!

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Charlotte's Page

REMEMBER

If you have any work that you would like to be put on the website, please send it to India or Alistair in Class 5, or Sophie or myself in Class 6. Anything good will definitely be published in the next issue. See you then!! 

Charlotte.

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Miss Petrie and Mrs Magri’s Tour of South African Schools

During the last half term holiday, Miss Petrie and Mrs Magri visited South Africa. They went to see what all the different schools were like in Cape Town.

Before they went, they looked for things to take with them to represent our school. They took pencils and many other items donated by the children. The gifts were very gratefully received in South Africa.

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Tamagotchi 

In school recently many people have been very interested in Tamagotchis.

Mr Robertson has decided to let people bring them to school as long as there are no fights over them, and as long as people only use them only outside.

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Skiing
We have recently been on a skiing holiday in the French Alps. The snow was fantastic and the village we stayed in was fab with its own ski hire shop and restaurant bar. Most of the resorts were really nice and especially Chatel for all of it's red runs being so well "piste-bashed". Most of the runs were not too busy and a few of the runs had so few people on them, you could do whatever you wanted on them without it being dangerous to people!! Anyone would love a skiing holiday and would have loads of fun!!

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Joke 

Q. "What is black and white and red all over?"

A. "A sunburnt zebra!!!"

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Chinese New Year
In school a few weeks ago we all celebrated Chinese New Year. All the classes were sat together in the hall and ate a lunch of the Chinese cuisine. This involved all the children bringing in a small amount of money to pay for their meal.
Lots of mums came along at lunchtime to help prepare and serve the feast.

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India's Page

"What's' a crocodile's favourite game?"

"Swallow my leader!"

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I was a-walkin' a-down a corridor
When I was told by a teacher you 'ain't walkin' no more.
Come to the office and come close the door
You were walkin' too fast so you walkin' no more

I was a-walkin' a-down a corridor
When I was told by a teacher you 'ain't walkin' no more.
I found all your homework undone in your tray,
So walkin', stop walkin' no more walkin' today.

I was a-walkin' a-down a corridor
When I was told by a teacher you 'ain't walkin' no more
The graffiti on the wall, I know it was you!
So walkin', stop walkin, there's scrubbing to do.

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The Giant Tortoise

It stretched out its neck, And started to crawl. 

It crawled through a fence 

And it crawled through a wall. 

It crawled past the lions, And the kangaroo. 

It crawled through a gate, And escaped from the zoo

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1st     Donna Dee
DONNA DEE IS A VERY ARGUMENTATIVE CHILD AND SHE ALWAYS GETS WHAT SHE WANTS. HER FATHER OWNS THE BIGGEST DOLL FACTORY IN THE WORLD. WHENEVER THERE IS A NEW DOLL OUT, DONNA GETS IT.  She has got every doll 

2nd   Debbie Doo-Daa
Hi, I'm Debbie doo-daa and I get anything and everything I want. I am the richest in the world. In class I always get top marks and I am the best at every subject. I was definitely the best at finding the golden ticket.

3rd   Dobbie daunting
Dobbie daunting weighs 8 stone. All she likes to eat all day is chocolate and puddings. When she gets angry there is no stopping her. When suddenly she turns into a pig made from all that lovely cream. The oompa- loompas take her to the fudging room.

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Please checkout
all the other pages, see you next time!!!!

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Sophie's Page

What is a crocodile's favourite game?
Snap!!!

Why did the skeleton cross the road?
To go to the Body Shop!!

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Place of My Dreams. 

A frozen lake, crystal clear and ice cold. The white tops of the mountains stand out so bold. The beautiful white scene so delightful to see, A place to relax, a great place to be. 

A cold chill blows gently in my face, This is a remarkable place. 

The mountains and lake would catch your eye, A place of peace so pretty I could cry. 

The attractive mountains the flowing streams, This would be the place of my dreams! 

By Emily

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Chinese New Year 

After we have had our New Year the Chinese people have their New Year. They believe it is a time to have a fresh start. The Chinese people have superstitions. These are some of the things they believe in : 

#  They believe you are not allowed to clean on New Year's Day. 

#  They believe you are not allowed to use knives and scissors on New Year's Day.

# Also you have to open all the windows to let any bad spirits out. 

An animal represents every year. A dog represents this year. The school celebrated Chinese New Year, with a huge Chinese feast in the hall, which all the children enjoyed.

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Cross Country Running! 

Children from key stage 2 have been training for the cross-country running competition. The race is a 2km race and is on a Tuesday14th March. The children have been running round the playing field where the park is to help them get prepared for the long race itself.

Mrs White is running the club and will be choosing the teams. There are 4 teams, 2 teams are for the A race and 2 teams are for the B race.

We are hoping we will do well again this year because last year Linton, a brilliant runner who is now in Class 6, came a "whopping" 2nd in his race. Good luck to all the runners this year!

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St. Valentine's Day 

As you might remember St Valentine's Day was on the 14th of February. It is a time to send cards to people you love. People often put a question mark at the bottom of the card.

The school celebrated St. Valentine's Day by having a school disco on the 17th of February. It started at 5.30pm to 7.00 for Reception and Years 1 and 2, and at 7.30 till 9.00 for years 3,4,5, and 6. It was a brilliant disco and as usual lots of sweets, crisps and hot dogs were eaten.

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April 2006

Ali's Page

Happy Easter!!!!!!!!

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Sabriel Book Review!!!

Sabriel is a really entertaining book, which I really enjoyed when I read it!  It’s about a teenager called Sabriel who is the daughter of the mage Abhorsen. For a long time she has lived outside the great wall of the old kingdom and far away from the uncontrolled power of free magic. But suddenly her life is ripped apart by the horrible dead that just won’t stay dead. Surprisingly enough it’s her father’s job to stop these terrifying creatures and then destroy them!! But when a particularly large dead creature carries off her beloved father, it is up to her to inherit her father’s place as Abhorsen and stop the monstrous dead. She also takes it upon herself to destroy Kerrigor, evil lord of the undying dead. Fortunately she finds help from an annoying cat called Mogget and a handsome soldier called Touchstone who she eventually falls in love with!

It’s a great book and I think a lot of people will definitely enjoy it!!!! 

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Cross-Country

Cross-country is an action packed extravaganza of a running contest! Hundreds of children, from many Lincolnshire schools entered a recent competition held at Grimsthorpe, all hoping they had a chance of winning the colossal race. There were 30 pupils in Bassingham’s team - 20 boys and 10 girls. There were various races for different age groups.

 I myself entered the boys ‘A’ race and came 5th out of 300 people!!

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