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Hello and welcome to the Diwali Heron Times, produced every fortnight for the pupils of North

Curry Primary School by Ms Harris and the ‘Media Club’ Faith, Maisie and Chloe from Shark

Class. In this edition we have a staff interview with Mr B, Real or Rubbish, Children in Need

and much more!

The Heron Times Edition 20 Wednesday 18th November 2020

What is Diwali?

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains

across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and New Year

celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over

darkness.

For more information follow this link www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15451833

An interview with…Mr Bulbeck

What is your favourite sweet treat?

New York cheesecake

What are your hobbies?

Fitness (running, cycling, strength) and playing the

odd game of golf!

What sport do you like to watch?

I love watching all sports but I best say cricket!!

How do you relax?

I like to relax by taking my dog (Mr Ted) for a walk

and watching re-runs of comedies (Frasier, Only

Fools and Horses, Friends etc)

What is your dream holiday?

Hawaii (I love Hawaii five-0 as well!!!)

What is your favourite children’s book?

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

What pets do you have?

I have an old aged cat (17yrs old) called Fido and a

Cockerpoo called Mr Ted.

Real or rubbish

This week’s real or rubbish?

Elephants can hear better out

of their trunk than those

enormous ears! So is this real

or rubbish?

It is rubbish! They can

actually hear better out of

their feet than their ears!

Is that there is a word

(hippopotomonstrosesquippedal

iophobia) that means fear of

long words! Is this story real

or rubbish?

Read the next issue to find

out if this story is real or

rubbish.

More entries for our Bonfire Night Competition, thank you to everyone who

took part, the entries were all fantastic!

It is firework night

We all say goodnight

Then out of the blue the

fireworks go up so bright

So it’s the perfect night

which gives me a fright

By Isaac Smith

By Charlie

By Iris

By Izzie

By Scarlett

By Evie

What is Diwali?

Diwali is an Indian festival which usually lasts around 5 days. It is celebrated by Hindus,

Sikhs, and Jains across the world. It is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of

good over evil.

When does it happen?

The exact date changes each year, but it falls between October and November. This year

it is being celebrated on Saturday, 14th November.

How do they celebrate it?

During the festival, people decorate their homes with oil lamps and lights called Diyas. It

is not just about the lights it is also about spending time with your family and friends!

They exchange gifts and presents and watch firework displays.

By Maisie

Harry’ Budgies by Faith

What are their names? Bill and Ben

When did you get them? 2 years ago

What colours are they? Green and Blue

Do you have a favourite? No I love them

both equally!

Shark Show and Share Friday 6th November

Shark Class shared their work with everyone, they had been very busy. Star of the week

Jasmine, Jack and Isaac were awarded star of the week certificates and the Head Teacher

certificate went to Mabel.

Octopus Show and Share Friday 13th November

Octopus Class shared their work and presented their work on the Zones of Regulation. Isaac

and Zachary got stars of the week and Elsie got Head Teacher's certificate.

Coconut sweets

1 cup = 120g

Ingredients:

3 cups of desiccated coconut

1 cup of condensed milk

2 cups of icing sugar

Food colouring (optional)

Equipment:

Mixing bowl

Fridge

Wooden spoon

Plate/baking tray

Method:

1. Put the condensed milk into a bowl and then add the icing sugar.

2. Stir carefully until the mixture is smooth.

3. Add the desiccated coconut and mix thoroughly.

4. (Optional) add a few drops of food colouring and stir in.

5. Roll the mixture into small balls using your hands.

6. Place the balls onto the plate/baking tray.

7. Put the tray/plate into the fridge and wait until the sweets are dry.

8. Take the sweets out of the fridge and enjoy.

By Chloe

Friday 13th November was Child in Need.

At school we raised £214.65 well done everyone!

Printable Mindful Mandala Remember to only print this page! Page 9-10 in black and white

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