CKS In TOUCHIssue #13

In this edition…

• Letter from Zoe Charlton

• Keeping the Faith

• Weekly Inspiration

• Book Worms

• Historical Happenings

• Family Jokes

• Art Fun

• Picture Challenge

• Wake and Bake!

• Keep the Beat

• Finding your Feet

• PE Challenge

• Super Cute

• Share with us

Dear Parents,

At 10am yesterday morning we received the official guidance from the DfE regarding the full opening of schools in

the Autumn Term.

It is what we thought and what indeed was leaked earlier this week. The main highlights:

• Bubbles will increase from 15 to full classes. This means we will open to everyone on Monday 7th September!

• Children in their bubble will not have to socially distance, however all adults will.

• No bubble will be able to mix with another bubble, therefore staggered start and ends to the day, staggered

lunchtimes, staggered break times. This will mean if we do have a confirmed case we can have the confidence

that it is just the bubble that will need to close rather than the whole school.

• No large gatherings – therefore there will not be Collective Worship for the whole school or indeed parent

events.

• Attendance is compulsory.

• Curriculum will be adapted. We have been given 2 terms to close the gap and ensure children are working by the

summer term 2021 within their correct year group.

• School Uniform is to be worn. Children will need their own resources. We will send a “what your child will

need” list before the end of term. However resources will be able to be sent home e.g. reading and library books.

There truly are no surprises and as I have said all along, many of procedures we have in place currently will be the

new norm. I had already made plans based on wider re-opening and have considered collective worship. However

even though there are no surprises, there is a great deal of planning to do before September 7th. Please be patient

with me. I will endeavour to get everything out to you all before the end of term.

Those in school have asked about the end of term. Year R and Year 1 bubbles will still close after lunch on

Wednesday 15th and Year 5 and Year 6 bubbles on Thursday 16th for staff to be able to contact those families they

need to touch base with before the summer. School will finish for the summer term on Friday 17th July at the

following times.

Year R Bubble A 12.50pm

Year R Bubble B 1pm

Year 1 Bubble 12.45pm

Year 5 Bubble 12.50pm

Key Worker Bubble 12.55pm

We are continuing to close to those in school after lunch on Friday 17th so we can invite all Year 6 on site for a

socially distance Leavers Service.

All staff will be on site the following week moving furniture, setting up rooms and getting the school ready for

September.

I am sure there will be sleepless nights between now and September to ensure everything is ready…but I am so

pleased to know we can open the doors to you all once again. We have missed you. For those not in school at the

moment…hold onto the fact the end is in sight.

“Every end is a new beginning”

Zoe Charlton

Head Teacher

Keeping the FaithPhilippians 4:6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer

and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made

known to God."

The Good News: You have nothing to worry about, as God is

here to listen to all of our fears. And once our hardships have

passed, be sure to thank him for his guidance.

Thank you, God, for all you give us.

Help us to be patient, especially when we are

waiting for an exciting time to arrive.

Amen.

Weekly Inspiration

Book Worms“The Llamas Bridesmaid” by Bella Swift. Book review by Megan W

We would love to hear what you have been reading. Email your reviews to adminoffice@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk

My favourite book’s name is “The Llama’s Bridesmaid. I like

it because a Llama is my favourite animal and I like Lulu the

llama because she is funny.

Her funny chicken friend is called Molly.

- Megan

Historical happenings in July…• On 1st July 1961, Lady Diana Spencer was born. She grew up to marry Prince Charles and then became the Princess of Wales. Princes

William and Harry are her sons. You can see what the Duke of Cambridge (Prince William’s official title) has been up to on this website:

https://www.royal.uk/the-duke-of-cambridge

• In July 1937, famous aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared whilst trying to become the first pilot to fly around the globe at the equator.

Amelia was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic and she set lots of other flight-based records too. To find out more about the life

of this incredible and courageous American woman, visit this site: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/10-facts-about-amelia-

earhart

• In 1687, the celebrated English scientist, Isaac Newton, discovered the law of gravity. Although he was knighted because of his work in

Science, Isaac actually owned more books about History than Science! To watch a short cartoon about his life, try this video:

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/isaac-newton

• Over 1000 years ago, in July 951, the city of Paris was founded. Paris is now the capital city of France and boasts some of the world’s

most famous sites and landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Take a trip through this vibrant location with some

stunning photographs here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/france/

From the CKS log books…

Attendance was lower because of seasonal agricultural demands.

July 6th 1877 - Haymaking is general… many children employed in the fields and taking care of the infants.

Family JokesMiss Church is sharing some jokes from her bubble

Want to share your jokes with us? Email the admin office; details on the back page.

What key opens a banana? A monkey!

What do you call a cow with no spots? A white cow.

Why did the sheep cross the road? Because it wanted to go to the baaaarbers!

How do monkeys grill their bananas? under a gorilla

Why was the broom late for school? Because he over swept!

Why did the banana go to the doctors? Because he wasn't peeling well!

Art FunDIY Dream Catchers

Make your own summer dream catchers and decorate your bedroom or

even your garden with your creations.

You’ll need a hoop (an embroidery hoop or pipe cleaners or wire made

into a hoop, some wool or string and some bits to hang from your dream

catcher like feathers, buttons, beads, pom poms even small toy figures.

Wrap your wool around your hoop and add strand to go across the

middle to look like a star shape. Add lengths of wool t the bottom and

add on you pom poms, beads and other bits. Make a loop for the top to

hang it from.

Full instructions on how to make your dream catcher can be found here: -

https://www.artbarblog.com/diy-dream-catchers-made-by-kids/

Picture Challenge

Piet Mondrian is a Dutch artist best known for his abstract

paintings.

• What is abstract art?

• What do you think of when looking at this picture?

• Can you make your own abstract art?

You can find out more about Piet Mondrian here:

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-piet-

mondrian

Picture on show at The Tate Modern

Wake and Bake! Super Quick Stir-fry

Ingredients

• 300g brown basmati rice

• 3 tsp groundnut oil

• 125g unsalted cashew nuts

• 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced

• 7cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and

finely chopped

• 2 red onions, finely sliced

• 3 peppers (mixed colours), deseeded and

finely sliced

• 240g broccoli, central stalk thinly sliced, then

the remainder cut into small florets

• 240g green beans, cut into 3cm-length pieces

• 400g frozen raw peeled king

prawns, defrosted

• 3 carrots, peeled lengthways into

long, thin ribbons (using a speedy

/veg peeler)

• 240g frozen sweetcorn

• 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• Finely grated zest and juice of 1

lime

• 2 red or green chillies, deseeded

and finely chopped (optional)

• Sea salt, to taste

Tip: Don’t start cooking the stir-fry until all the veg are chopped and the rice is about 10 minutes away from being

cooked, to ensure that the stir-fry and rice are ready together. Have a timer nearby, it really does help with stir-fries!

Method

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the basmati rice, stir well, then return to the boil. Reduce

the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pan.

2. Meanwhile, prepare all the vegetables so that the stir-fry and rice will be ready at the same time (see Tip). Heat a

large wok until hot. Add 1 teaspoon of the groundnut oil and the cashews and stir-fry over a high heat for 1–2

minutes until golden brown. Tip out onto a kitchen-paper lined plate and set aside.

3. Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry over a high heat for 1 minute, then add

the red onions and peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

4. Add the broccoli and green beans, then add 200ml of cold water, stir well, cover with a lid and steam for 1

minute.

5. Stir in the prawns, cover and cook for 1 minute until just turning pink, then add the carrot strips, sweetcorn,

teriyaki sauce and another 100ml of cold water. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes until the veg are just tender and

the prawns are pink and cooked through.

6. Return the toasted cashews to the pan, along with the toasted sesame oil and lime zest and juice and stir

through.

7. Divide the cooked rice between serving plates and top with the stir-fry. Scatter over the chillies to finish, if you

like.

Keep the Beat! Each week we will share a chosen song or piece of music

This week Mrs Armstrong's’ Year 5 Bubble chose

“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves

You will need

• A frame, this can be an old or new picture frame with the backing and glass removed. Or

you can make a frame from cardboard. Cut out a rectangle or any shape removing the

middle so you have a frame.

• A bag for collecting natural materials in. You may also want some scissors or secateurs to

cut plants with.

• Twine, string, garden wire, sticky tape, glue dots, whatever you can find that will help you

What to do

• Collect a range of materials that you want to attach to your frame.

Build up all of the sides with nature - remember to leave a hole in the middle!

Once you are happy with your frame take it outside and begin framing things!

• Find things that interest you because of how they look, smell, feel, taste, sound. Things

that are pretty, things that you don’t know what they are, things that you find interesting.

• Take a picture of the things you find using your frame to frame them!

Finding your FeetNature Frames

PE ChallengeThis week our PE challenge has been set by our School Games Organiser for North East Hants Schools.

Please send your scores form last weeks PE Challenge to Mrs Watson

a.watson@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk

Good luck!

Super Cute!Some animals just love to take a paddle!

Share with us

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