Cambridge

Issue 03 Spring 2012

Keen to be green goes large!
On the 24th of February Petersfield Primary School pupils went keen to be green and made a giant green monster! Everyone helped to make it and it’s got a garden with it
too. It’s called Reece-icling green gobbler. We did different activities as well, here are some of them: making monster cookies, making our own mini monsters and making willow worlds.
Our school was really excited about making our monster, so we all got together and
 collected equipment from everyone’s rubbish that would be useful and green.
The whole point of the day was to get our pupils keen to be green. We have, as a school, seen the results of littering and polluting the environment. Our school has planted seeds and watered them continually, to find out about the life of seeds and looking after them.

The monster was made because we were looking at the WEEE man! The WEEE man stands for Wastes, Electrical, Electronic, and Equipment! Classes have been studying him closely and found out that he contained all of one persons waste over their life. One of the most interesting things we found out was there were 35 mobile phones in it!

We as a school are trying to recycle. By creating this monster we have shown our school members that recycling is good. Even the plant pots have been painted over from ages ago. We really want to recycle as a school! You can as well!
By Katie and Grace, Pupils of Petersfield School

Stargazing?
Did you see the 2 brights stars next to the moon in February? I was coming back from London and saw 2 very bright stars right next to the moon. As we were learning about the solar system and stars at school I was interested to know what they were. When we got home I used my mummy’s phone and went on Google Skymap. I found out they were not actually stars but planets, Jupiter and Venus!

I felt amazed that I could see two planets without a telescope! Over the next few nights we took photographs and we watched as the planets moved closer together. In my photo the big bright disc is the moon. The planet below is Venus and the planet above is Jupiter.
After a few weeks of watching, Venus had moved higher than Jupiter. I am inspired to look at the sky at night more and use Google Skymap to see what the stars names are and if I can see any more planets!
Rebecca, Year 5, Babraham Primary School

Issue 02 Winter 2012

A TRIUMPH FOR SHELFORD RUGBY CLUB
On Sunday 13th November at Shelford rugby club Shelford won 50-60 I a close game. Shelford were surprised to win because Sudbry scored lots of trys but so did they.
It was a close call to Shelford, however Sudbry scord lot’s of trys and nearly beat Shelford.
The team enjoyed the match and a player called Alex scored a fantastic try. Alex ran straight from the centre line to the try line. A player from Sudbry thought the five meter line was the try line! After it was finished Sudbry angrily stomped over to their coach because they lost
“Sudbry were a strong and organised team so Shelford did well to win tow of the four matches including the final ‘A’ team encounter” said Lez Gelling (coach)
“Alex just scored an amazing try, he got the ball and ran straight through the middle”said Alastair Skellen (a fan)
If you are interested in joining look at this website: www.Shelfordrugbyclub.co.uk
Reported by Alex

FLASH, CRASH CAKES MAKE CASH
On Thursday 3rd November William Westley Primary School had a bonfire cupcake sale. Year 4 were selling homemade, delicious firework cupcakes for 50p each.
They had decided to do this to raise money for Addenbrookes hospital. Teachers, Parents and children were buying the explosive cakes and were saying how tasty they were.
The Parents really enjoyed the wide selection of cakes and the firework cakes were the most popular. The children enjoyed baking them and had fun selling them.
As the sale ended they said they had fun raising the money for the Hospital and would like to do it again. The Parents said “The cakes were delicious and they would buy more if they could”.
Year 4 would like to say Thank You to everybody who bought a cake and that after they counted it all up they found out that they had raised £140 for Addenbrookes Hospital.
Reported By Amy

Cambridge swim win
On Wednesday 28th November 2011 Cambridge swim team took part in a race. The team came 1st and it was a close race between Cameron and the competitor from the other team.
The team thinks people should join the galas because it’s a chance to win some races and have fun.
There was a close race between Cameron and then one person started catching Cameron up then Cameron reached out and won the race that gave the team extra points to win.
The team thinks he’s a great help.
Mrs Wolstencroft said “Maybe see him in the Olympics.”
You have to talk to the coach of the team or go on line.
Reported by Cameron

Peterborough’s Rucking Rugby Tournament
On Sunday the 8th October Shelford went to a rugby tournament held by their distant rivals Peterborough. In what seemed to be a really crunching string of games.
Shelford managed to win the shield which is the shining trophy that gives a team a fantastic 3rd place and this year Shelford won it by the biggest of margins. Their super tackler Ollie helped Shelford’s victory with some cracking tackles and some very powerful runs and terrorised the oppositions defence. Everyone loved all the action and all the parents were so proud.
Shelford coach Lesley Gelling said “The children improve every game which is a massive achievement for their age”. Lots of other teams would usually face a tough challenge either suffering a bad loss a draw or very rarely a win.
Shelford player Ben said” Its really fun playing out on the pitch and I feel really proud of myself for something I achieved” Shelford players mum said” The boy’s run their hearts out and it’s a pleasure to see my son enjoy himself so much”
If you want to join Shelford contact this number 01223 843357
Reported by Ben

BRILANT BIKES ARE COMING BACK!
Through out October and November on Mondays at William Westley school year 4, Miss Travers and Melanie have been training on their bikes. It was coaled Pedal Power.
Even though it was the second week year 4 could ride really well. They did it to help their balance for when they go on the road. Even though it had rained on the last week they stile had a go they also learnt to look be hind before they stop however they did fun activates. They also learnt the slow race- the last person to cross the line wins.
Most of the Children loved all the new stuff like the signalling. They had a grate time. Sadly they only had three weeks.
I asked Amelia and Isabel. Amelia said, “My favourite bit was when we did the activities on the last week.”
Then I asked Isabel who said, “I really liked how to look behind before I stopped.” She also added,” I loved learning how to signal.”
So if you are a teacher reading this please call this number 01223 689221 or contact www.pedalpowerforkids.com. Have fun!
Reported by Tabitha

The BIKES ARE BACK
On Monday 7th October in William westley school a biking course was set up for class 4.They were learning to ride a bike safely so when they go on the road they will be confident.
It was reported that Class 4 leant lots of skills for example: wearing short trousers .they also discovered why to wear a helmet properly.
The children enjoyed doing the pedal power and they leant how to go relay slowly .
When aresced about why it was a good ider Issy said ”to be save on are bikes” ruby said ”people who are still leaning can lean a bit more.
If you want pedal power to come to your school phone this number 0901793 ! COME ON GET IN VOLVED!
 Reported by Amelia

PEDAL POWER GAMES!
On October and November on Monday year4 took part in pedal power. Even though it rained on the last day they still enjoyed the last day any way.
Pedal power help us to signal and what kind of cloths to where and how to ride are bikes on the road as well.
Tabitha said she ‘‘especially liked the activates at the end’’ year 4 liked the slow race that they got better at.
It’s fun for all ages
Reported by Martha

Harry potter 5 years to 7
The new Lego Harry potter 5 years to 7 was realest on the 8th of November 2011.
This is available at Toys-r-us.
This game has Successful 100 Characters and including everything You can think of. And all the movie to 7. Including harry potter and the defile halos part one and two. Never before has Harry potter fasts dangerous enemies and had such amazing advancers. Jake has played the new game he said; it is very egesting and I wood differently reckoned to anyone over age of 7. to get the game call on the computer. www.Harry potter games.com
Reported by Jake

Whittlesford Warriors whizzing win
At the end of the season on Saturday Whittlesford Warriors played their last game. They played against Saffron Walden B and surprisingly Whittlesford Warriors thrashed them.
The team thought it was really interesting and fun because we won 9-1. Joshua said it was really really enjoyed the match because we won 9-1 and it put us 3rd in the table. The team were really shocked and amazed about the match because the score and the leader board.
The next day they were extremely happy and still couldn’t believe they won. When they were playing football they were talking about the match.
They got lots of quotes. From the Manager he said “I can’t chose a man of the match today I wish you could all win it but today it has to go to Joshua.” They had another won saying guys what a fantastic performance”. They had one more saying “ today you need to stay focus because if you score 5 more goals you would of scored 100 goals this season. After the match they scored 9 goals so they scored 104 goals.
If anyone wants to join call 01223835436 or come to the lawn on Saturday at 9:30 the lawn is near the Whittle shop.
Edited by Joshua

Riding Ripples
During the months of November and October there was a cycling coarse at William Westley school .For all of year 4 children.
The coarse was to help the children be safe on there bike .It included fun games and activatys for exsample the slow race where you go as slow as they can without putting there foot down. They also learnt what to where on their bike.
Never before have these pupils been this confident cycling . The teachers enjoyed it as the pupils did.
One pupil said :It was the best PE lesson ever
One of the pupils perants said It was a grate idea and the children learnt a lot.
Reported by Jade

Pedal Power comes !
In October, class 4 from William Westley primary School had a very exciting time because pedal power came! Never before has class 4 seen pedal power. Pedal power is all about being safe on your bike.

Pedal power is very fun and it’s good to be safe on your bike and know how to check any bike. The best thing about it was cycling in the break box. The break box is where, one of the boxes is for cycling and the other is for breaking.
Reported by Owen

 WARRIORS WIN 8-1
On Saturday 4th November 2011 the whittleford warriors football team had their 6th match of the season. As the match ended they won 8-1 however they had to get a tough comeback
They had this match to get to first place in the league and to prove that their the best. To show their manager that they are a good team therefore they need to play good.
Gareth Weston said “it was the most well played match they had ever seen”. Mark Webb said” they scored some amazing goals”. Gareth Weston said they were 1-0 down against the run of play. But Oliver equalised with a secret turn and volley away from the keeper.
In the 4 quarter they had a 4 goal boost from 3-1, as a result they came away with a easy win which was 7-1. as the match ended they scored another which made they score 8-1. Oliver scored 1 goal, Charlie scored 4 goals and Taylor scored 3 goals.
If you want to join come along on Saturday or call: 01223 835436. (we might not be there.) it is not far from the whittle shop down by the whittleford lawn.
 Reported by Oliver.

On the 5th November 2011 at bonfire night in Sawston .The fireworks stole the show.
Children with sparkers and flashing swords were having lots of fun. Soon as the fireworks started it
Brought out all the Oohs and aars.
It was reported that the fireworks fantastic.
Some of the people Said it was Amazing.
It was A great display this year so don t miss it.
by sam