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VE afternoon in Year 2 Year 2 celebrated the end of their Evacuation topic by having a VE afternoon. We had games, singing and dancing as well as food. We were joined by Betty Hatvani, an evacuee from the Second World War, who told us what her life was like. All of the children took part in organising the classroom, making flags and place settings. Many thanks to everyone who helped make it such a super afternoon.

Cake Fortnight Cake Fortnight Thank you to everyone who provided cakes for our Fortnight of cake delights. We raised over £290 and would like to donate some of it to the Haiti appeal. We had a wonderful time selecting and then eating your wonderful offerings. Many thanks to you all.

THE EVACUATION On Friday 12th February the children from Year 2 were evacuated to the Castle in Nottingham along with their teacher, Mrs Flesher, Miss Hatvani and Miss Nixon. Dressed as evacuees from the Second World War they were accompanied by Mrs Betty Hatvani, an evacuee from the war years . They took their war-time lunches plus gas masks and labels on their journey to find out what life was like in the war. It was an exhausting but interesting day and everyone found out lots of information. The children were glad to be home at the end of the day and reunited with family and friends. Many thanks to Mrs Crowfoot from the Castle who helped us with our day.

YEAR 1 VISIT NOTTINGHAM CASTLE On a very wet Friday morning, Year 1 visited Nottingham Castle to learn about old toys. We went in the minibus with Mrs Butcher and Miss Hatvani. Helen Crowfoot met us and took us down lots of steps to her classroom. We all had fun playing with the really old toys and learning about the materials they were made from. We discovered that we still play with some of the same toys today!

A Year 7 pupil proudly presents his work THE MAGNIFICENT 7 In a recent Science assignment, 7 pupils in the Year 7 class at Grosvenor School were awarded 'A' Grades for their outstanding efforts. The task was to produce a chapter for a Chemistry book, which was to inform other pupils aged 11 to 12, on the topic of Elements, Mixtures and Compounds. To attract their readers, the chapter had to be eye-catching and colourful, informative but not too complex, well set out and must include suitable graphics and completed in their Science Prep time. The results were outstanding. Mr Adcock, Senior Master and Head of Science said, "The pupils work would grace the pages of any text book for Common Entrance at 13+". The work was researched by the pupils on the Internet and then presented using their ICT skills, a testament to their ability to meet such a challenge. The Headmaster, Mr Charles Oldershaw,congratulated each pupil personally for their efforts. The work will be on display in the school Science Laboratory, so please feel free to view it at a convenient point and ask one of the Grosvenor Year 7 pupils to give you a summary of the topic.

The pupils are Victorian children for the day RECEPTION VISIT TO BREWHOUSE YARD As part of this term's topic of 'Old and New', Reception visited Brewhouse Yard Museum to see what home life was like 100 years ago. We were warmly greeted by Helen Crowfoot (a member of the Nottingham Museum Service) who became 'Mrs Webster' for the morning. The children dressed up in Victorian garb to help get into the character of the time. The Webster family lived in one of the five cottages which now form the museum. With no heating, few toys, no bathroom and only an outside toilet it was easy to imagine what life was like for the five children! The kitchen was a particular revelation, especially doing the washing in a dolly tub with a ponch! By the time Mrs Webster had finished her chores, she certainly had no need of a gym membership to keep fit! None of the children seemed very keen on sharing bath water in a tub in the kitchen once a week either! Brewhouse Yard Museum is an excellent resource showing lots of Nottingham history. It is well worth a visit and I'm sure the children would be delighted to be your guides.

SWINE FLU If parents are concerned over any symptoms their child displays then please check with NHS Direct who will advise accordingly. If symptoms are severe then the case will be referred to the East Midlands Health Protection Unit. We remain open as usual and will do so until instructed otherwise by the government/local authority.