DATE: 4th March 2016 Issue: Spring 8

HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY! Thursday 3rd March was World Book Day. It is celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world. We recognised WBD by hosting a non-uniform day. We had many different characters around the school including Handa, Elsa, Cinderella, Pinocchio, Gangsta Granny, Peter Pan and Mrs Wishy Washy. We also had a very special Thursday assembly where we found out more about WBD. We completed many World Book Day activities such as book reviews, story telling and designing our own Nation Book Token. We even had Olivier reading us stories in French. A special Thank You to everyone who donated £1 to the charity Book Aid.

If you would like more information on WBD please visit: www.worldbookday.com

WBD ASSEMBLY As part of our World Book Day celebrations we had an assembly. During assembly Sharon shared why and how World Book Day is celebrated around the world. We also learned about some famous people favourite stories. Did you know: Sharon’s favourite story is ‘Shark in the Park’ Mari’s favourite story is ‘Room on the Broom’ Chloe’s favourite story is ‘Guess How Much I

Love You’ Wendy’s favourite story is ‘The Little Red Riding Hood Katherine’s favourite story is ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Juber’s favourite book is ‘Goosebumps’

Quiet Time We are very lucky that we are able to read so many books. We should make sure we take care of the books we

are lucky enough to read.

FRIENDS OF THE WEEK Ayan, Isa and Jaber are best friends. They always play together in the playground. They are very caring towards each other and look after each other during playtimes and lunchtimes. Everyday they make up a new game to play and involve all their other friends. If you’re looking for some friends to play with in the playground, KS1 would be more than happy to play fun games with you. EVERYBODY NEEDS GOOD FRIENDS

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGES DAY! On Friday 12th February 2016, Halley hosted International Mother Languages day. In the morning we had an assembly all about Mother languages. As a school we are very lucky to have teachers from all around the world. These countries include India, Cyprus, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The day was also a

non uniform day where everybody dressed up in clothes from their country. We all donated £1. As a school we were able to raise £244.71. In the afternoon we were able to go to the workshop where there were lots of stalls selling different foods from around the world. There were rice dishes, samosas, cakes and brownies. A special thanks to Olivier, Samina and Year 6 helping the rest of the school celebrate a brilliant event.

JIGSAW CELEBRATION Last week we were celebrating people in our school who have made a healthy choice. Well done to:

DON’T FORGET… MOTHER’S DAY

It is Mother’s Day on Sunday 6th March 2016. Here are some suggestions that are guaranteed to put a smile on your mummy’s face: Tell mummy that she is beautiful Make her a cup of tea Give mummy a big hug Make her a card Tell her you love her Let mummy put her feet up for the day

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL HALLEY MUMS

That's Interesting! MOTHER’S DAY

Did you know: Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the England since the early 16th century. Mother's Day or Mothering Sunday is the day on which

mothers and motherhood are honoured. The day is celebrated all over the world although not on the same date. Most countries including America, Canada and Australia

celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May. Mothering Sunday in England and Ireland is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

During the 1920s the flower the white carnation became a popular gift item for mothers; they were said to represent the purity of a mother’s love.

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