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Voice of the library: Hello again!Anyone have a good half term? I know I did! My book this week, set in Alagaesia, is full of dragons and their riders. It was made into a film and is written by Christopher Paolini. Know what it is? Eragon of course! Eragon is just a poor farm boy- or so he thinks! His whole lifecourse is changed by one fateful trip to the Spine (the villagers' nickname for the surrounding mountains) when he discovers a round, blue stone in the forest. Little does he know it's the last genuine dragon egg, and it chooses Eragon to be its rider! This drastic event causes trouble to brew and to prevent it getting any worse Eragon has to leave his old life, his home, his friends and everything he has ever known, to attempt to kill the deranged king Galbatorix and end cruelty in Alagaesia. The question is: will he succeed when his knowledge only extends to helping on his uncle's farm? I give this book 8 3/4 out of 10 because it is exciting, fast moving and brilliant! Anyone in KS2 can read it if they feel like reading a big heavy book, but don't blame me if you don't like it- it is a matter of opinion!

Don't forget.........book week coming up!!

Welcome back everyone. I hope you had a good rest last week. Did anyone go to the cinema last week? I would love to read some reviews if you did. Don't forget to be thinking about your costume for world book day , Thursday 4 March. There will be prizes for the best costumes.
Have a good week

Mrs Smith

Voice of the Library!

Voice of the Library! Hello St Johns! You may not know but I am going to review some books for you so a visit to the library isn't such a pain when it comes to looking for good books. Welcome to Voice of the Library!

My first book is a stunning tale called 'Inkheart'. It is written by an incredible author called Cornelia Funke (she has also written other books- look out for 'Dragon Rider'!). Inkheart is about Meggie and her loving Dad, Mo. Mo is a silvertongue, the name given to someone who can read characters into and out of books. It all started when Meggie's Mum, Resa, got read into a book to take the place of Dustfinger, who got read out of that same book. Dustfinger hates earth and desperately wants to go home to his family, so would do anything to get back. Even create a deal with Capricorn,a character from the book that Dustfinger came out of. Capricorn is a cruel hearted man who strikes fear into the hearts of the brave. Will Meggie and Mo get back Resa, and succeed in sending Dustfinger back to his mysterious world? I would recommend this book to all bookworms like me! If you like it, there is a sequel called 'Inkspell' and after that, 'Inkdeath'.

Year 2 Geography Competition Winners

In Geography this term, Year 2 children have been learning about the Island of Coll in Scotland. Their homework competition was to draw or make their own Island based on the Island of Coll.

COMPETITION WINNERS!!!

Erin 1st Place

Adam 2nd Place

Jaimin 1st place

Elizabeth 2nd place

Well done to all those children who entered. Thank you parents for supporting your child at home! Look out for the next homework challenge in the summer term,

Miss Butroid

Competition: YOUR BLOG WANTS YOU!

What do you look like and what do you like doing? Over half-term draw a picture of yourself doing what you like doing best. All of your pictures will appear on the blog and the best three will win a prize!

Hand them in to Mr Ricketts on his 40th birthday (February 22nd).

Global News

Hi, it's Nisha and Bethany and we have a new story for you. Today's story is:

GO CARNIVAL GIRL!!!

It's about a girl who has been picked by her Samba school to lead the group as their queen in the parade. But some people think that she shouldn't be performing because that role is normally given to a much older person. Now a judge will decide next week whether someone so young can perform as a queen in the Carnival. Julia's dad said she was a natural dancer and would be able to cope in the heat.

Eco competition winners week 1

Well done to all the classes who have tried to be eco-friendly!!!
The winners last week are 2W & 6L. Congatulations!
More importantly we have used 70 units less electricity so we've been saving the
planet and saving money!
Keep going this week

Year 1: Pictures inspired by the artist Lowry.

The children of Eulalia Bota, Part 2.

Japan Competition Winner!

Zara in 5S correctly answered the question: What was Tokyo called before it was called Tokyo? She will get her special Japanese prize on Friday.

WELL DONE ZARA!



Tokyo's original name was Edo.

St John's has high standards!!!

I was really impressed at the whole school's attitude during Collective Worship this morning. You all came into the hall really well and looked very smart. You listened well and I thought the singing was great. Well done everyone.

from
Mrs Smith

6R showcase Japan!!

Hi 6R

I thought your assembly on Friday was great. I was really impressed at your knowledge about Japan, you certainly know more then me!! I also really liked the way you presented yourselves, it was slick and very clear, I could tell you were in year 6!! I spoke to lots of parents that were watching, and they really enjoyed it to. Mr Heard, your link Governor, told me that he has visited Japan a couple of times, and was really impressed with your knowledge and the way you spoke the language.
Well done 6R I am proud of you!!

best wishes

Mrs Smith

Global News

Hello, our names are Nisha and Bethany. Every morning we come to school early to update our global news board. Todays story is:

Girl fights shark with body-board!

It's about a girl in deep water with her brother when she saw something grey. She looked again and next to her was a shark about 1.5m long! She hit it with her body board and the shark bit her hip before it eventually swam off.

There are also many other stories for you to see.