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News report: Archbishop visits St. James by Ibis15
Southam ‘Homecoming’ for Archbishop
On Thursday 3rd May, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, visited Southam St. James as part of celebrations for the centenary of Coventry Diocese and also because his children came to the school.
Before he walked through the guard of honour made by Reception, the children thought he was going to be boring but, when they met him properly, they found him very amusing especially from the reactions to his questions. Edward in Year 6 said, “I was very surprised by Archbishop Justin because I expected him to be formal but he was very inspiring and humorous.” Ronnie in Reception asked him, “Are you looking forward to the Royal Wedding?” He replied, “I am excited and nervous because last time I blessed the rings I tilted the Bible and they rolled off and when I looked down at them they were gone!”
Next, the children sang hymns and they read out their own prayers. Having been the old vicar of St. James church and a school Governor, he was glad to see the children’s progress at school and he was astounded by the display of their cross of nails artwork that was in the school hall.
Close to the end, Daniel, age 10, presented the Archbishop with a hand-made Crozier made by Mr. King (the Executive Headteacher’s husband) crafted from the finest wood and buffalo skin. He was delighted by it and said he was going to keep it so he could use it at Lambeth Palace for the Royal wedding. His wife, Caroline, was also given a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
In the end, Year 6 made a guard of honour for Caroline and Justin. In a few weeks, Justin is going to the wedding for Prince Harry and Megan and he is going to use the Crozier from Southam St. James. Hopefully the rings don’t disappear again!
News Report of Archbishop Justin Welby’s visit by Penguin23
Local school gets a visit from a celebrity
On the 3rd
May, The Archbishop of Canterbury arrived in Southam to visit St. James C.E. Primary School where he had sent his children and was once a governor. When he arrived, he had a warm welcome from the Worship Team (Freya, Thomas, Dan and Ioney) and from Reception before he met many members of the local community.
After a warm welcome from a selected few children, The Archbishop of Canterbury proceeded through to a thoughtfully planned service. To open the assembly, Freya (part of the Worship Team) lit the candle before one of the headteachers, Mrs King, took over. As a special gift for Justin Welby, Mr King made him a crozier from local resources which he is keen to use at Lambeth Palace.
Next came a challenge: several children had prepared taxing questions for the Archbishop of Canterbury to answer. Mrs Welby took all of the lime-light answering one question from Jasmine in Year 5, ‘How did you feel when you got the job?’ Making all of the guests laugh, she explained the ‘phone call which went on forever saying “hello” and “I’ve got it!” At first, she did not know what he had got but then she realised.
Four children from Year 6 were also chosen to say prayers or readings. The two prayers were thoughtfully written by Jack and Minnie and clearly read by Ioney and Thomas. Finally, Rebecca and Chloe read a complex reading from The Bible.
When The Archbishop of Canterbury left, he said, “It has been a pleasure to return and I wish to come back again.” As he left, the path was lined with Year 6 forming a guard of honour. Many of the children will remember this visit for life.
News report: Archbishop of Canterbury visit by Panda17
Southam gets a special visitor, The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
Thursday (3rdMay), The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, visited St. James C.E. Primary School in Southam to celebrate the Centenary of Coventry Diocese with them. He had previously been a governor at St. James and at the college. He was also their local vicar.
Reception and Year 6 children welcomed him and his wife, Caroline Welby, as they entered the hall. “It was amazing to see him wearing the cross of nails,” said one Year 6 pupil.
During the service, some children asked him questions. Ellie in Year 2 asked, “Do you ever get nervous before going on the radio or TV?” He replied, “Yes. I also get a bit ‘shouty’ and moan at people a lot. However, I don’t always realise I’m doing it!”
After all the children had asked their questions, they sang some hymns including ‘Chain of Love’ and ‘Jubilate’.
Sadly, the service did not last very long. “It only felt like five minutes,” said a boy from Year 5. After some children had given Justin Welby his crozier, Year 6 pupils formed a guard of honour. “It was the best day ever!” exclaimed Bella from Year 3.
Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
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Letter of complaint to Gusteau’s by Panda17
Champs Elysees
Paris
The Manager,
Gusteau’s Restaurant
Paris
26thApril 2018
Dear Sir,
I am writing to complain about the horrible night my family and I had at your restaurant. After hearing lots of good things about your restaurant, we decided we would try it out for ourselves. However, I do not think that it reaches the 4-star standard; it does not even reach 2-stars in our eyes! We hoped we would be able to remember last night for the rest of our lives. We will be able to, but not in a good way like we expected.
Since it was my Granny’s birthday (her 83rdto be exact), we decided that my children, my husband and I would fly over to Paris from London to celebrate her special birthday with her. The chance to dine at Gusteau’s was so expensive than you would have to have millions of pounds to go more than once.
After finishing our outstanding meal, my son turned to me in horror. He insisted he had seen a silhouette of a rat in the toque of your world-known chef Linguini. At first, I didn’t believe him but then I saw it for myself. I was so shocked I fainted.
My family are so disgusted we will not be dining at your ‘amazing’ restaurant ever again.
Yours faithfully
Madam Lloyd
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Sherlock Holmes, ‘The adventure of the speckled band’
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Letter of complaint to Gusteau’s restaurant… by Puffin18
128, Rue de Lyon
Paris
The Manager
Gusteau’s Restaurant
Paris
France
26thApril 2018
Dear Sir,
I am writing to complain about the appalling experience my family and I shared last Wednesday. At first, your restaurant met our expectations. In fact, we were quite surprised that such a grand restaurant only has four stars. We were celebrating our first anniversary when our daughter, Ashlyn, saw a long pink tail poking out from Chef Linguini’s toque. To begin with both my husband and I failed to believe her: we thought she was simply playing one of her little games. Can you imagine our horror when we realised our meal was cooked by a rat?
We were halfway through our meal when Ashlyn pointed to the door that led to the restaurant kitchen. It was wide open. We looked where Ashlyn was pointing; a rat was cooking! My husband, Alexander, burst into laughter and fell on to the floor. Ashlyn screamed so loud she can no longer talk. I insist you pay for all medical equipment to help her communicate. Because he hit his head on the hard, wooden floor, Alexander has fallen into a coma and is in hospital. If all the money needed for Ashlyn’s and Alexander’s needs are not paid by May 2nd, I will ensure your dreadful restaurant is closed for good!
Yours faithfully,
Camilla Blanc
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