Saturday, January 31, 2009

Chinese New Year



We do hope that you saw the recent article of our children in the Chorley Citizen last week. It is a lovely photograph; we can not share it with you though as it is unwise to place such pictures on the Internet. But maybe copies can be obtained from the Citizen ?

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolises prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes. (In today’s economic climate there can’t be many of those !)

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Green Pigs



Here’s a great idea for the new garden areas for the school - RolyPig composters.

Several of you made this suggestion but we think that St. John’s Methodist Primary School in Brinscall beat you to it ! They look really good and our children can learn and be encouraged to think ‘green’ - or maybe to think ‘green pigs’ !

RolyPig ExplainedJourney Through RolyPig
courtesy RolyPig Ltd

The RolyPigs are supplied in orange, green and pink and cost around £150.00.

According to St. John’s school there is grant of up to £500.00 available from Global Renewables UK.

These would make a wonderful addition to the school grounds and maybe there’s a profit to be made by selling the compost !

Keep your ideas coming - this is a good one !