An Interview With Miss Ritchie

This week, our Head Teacher Miss Ritchie took some time out of her hectic schedule to answer our questions...

What part of Scotland are you from?

I am originally from the West Coast, but I moved whilst growing up.

What do you enjoy most about being the Head Teacher at Westbourne?

I love feeling proud of the wonderful, happy kids. It makes me want to come to work every day.

What is your favourite place to go on holiday?

Elie, in Scotland.

If you were to become a class teacher what year would you teach and why?

I would like to teach in nursery because that is where I found my passion and it is where my Mum taught and I would like to be like my Mum.

Out of all our assembly songs which is your favourite and why?

‘If I were a butterfly’ because of the chorus.

Do you have any pets?

No, I’d love dog though. I had 2 when I was younger.

If you could visit any country, where could you go?

Japan

What’s your favourite hobby?

Anything sporty!

Last week, Year 4 took a coach to Sayers Croft. They were busy for the whole time they were there and they had lots of fun. Each day and night there was something exciting in store for them. For half of the class,the first activity was wall climbing against another team. The other half of the class did a rope course with an amazing swing called the Tarzan swing and a leap of faith. Once all of the children in one half had completed their activity,they swapped over. After that exiting activity they did some underground caving and shelter building! They had to see if their shelters were waterproof ( by pouring water on them), wind proof (by shaking the shelter) and bear proof (by one of the teachers sticking their hand inside). After that they did a dormouse survey and orienteering. In the evening they had a night walk and roasted marshmallows - yum! After a peaceful night’s sleep, it the last day of their trip. They walked through the maze, trying to find a secret word, and then they tackled a blindfold trail, climbing over obstacles with a partner to guiding them along. Both classes had a brilliant time at Sayers Croft and wish they could go back again soon.

Did you go to Sayers Croft? Did you enjoy your trip? Tell us all about it in the comments section.

Issue 6

27/4/17

westbourne.sutton.sch.uk

The Enormous, Tasty Poetry Competition!

This week, your challenge is to write a short poem about your favourite food. Any kind of poem is fine but you need to make sure your spelling and punctuation is perfect because you're showing it to the whole world!! The winner will be announced in Praising Assembly next week. Good luck!

Year 4's Thrilling Trip to Sayers Croft!