Thank you very answering our questions it Thank you very answering our questions it was lovely to hear from you.was lovely to hear from you.

We all really enjoyed reading about your We all really enjoyed reading about your lives and looking at the pictures too.lives and looking at the pictures too.

I hope you enjoy reading our answers to I hope you enjoy reading our answers to your questions.your questions.

Qu: How many pupils are Qu: How many pupils are there in your school? there in your school?

In total there are 322 in Key Stage One In total there are 322 in Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.and Key Stage Two.

Qu: How many classes are Qu: How many classes are there in your school?there in your school?

There are 12 classes. 4 at Key Stage 1 There are 12 classes. 4 at Key Stage 1 and 8 at Key Stage 2.and 8 at Key Stage 2.

Qu: What subjects do you Qu: What subjects do you study at school?study at school?

We study Maths, Literacy, Art, Science, We study Maths, Literacy, Art, Science, Topic (Geography and History), Physical Topic (Geography and History), Physical Education, Music and Religious Education, Music and Religious Education.Education.

Qu: Do you get Qu: Do you get homework?homework?

Yes, we get homework every Friday!Yes, we get homework every Friday!

Qu: How many hours do Qu: How many hours do you study per school you study per school day?day?

We study 5 hours a day, 5 times a week.We study 5 hours a day, 5 times a week.

Qu: What kind of equipment Qu: What kind of equipment do you have in your do you have in your playground?playground?

We have monkey bars, a play house, a We have monkey bars, a play house, a climbing frame and net, a Willow dome climbing frame and net, a Willow dome and fairy garden.and fairy garden.

Qu: What kind of sports Qu: What kind of sports do you play?do you play?

We do dodgeball, football, rounders, We do dodgeball, football, rounders, hockey, bench ball and many more. We hockey, bench ball and many more. We have a sports day.have a sports day.

Qu: Do you wear a school Qu: Do you wear a school uniform?uniform?

Yes, we wear dark trousers and white t-Yes, we wear dark trousers and white t-shirts with a navy blue school jumper. In shirts with a navy blue school jumper. In the summer we can wear shorts and the summer we can wear shorts and dresses.dresses.

Qu: Do you have Qu: Do you have assemblies?assemblies?

Yes we do. We have one every day. We Yes we do. We have one every day. We have one with our head teacher, Mrs have one with our head teacher, Mrs Murray, one class assembly, one with Murray, one class assembly, one with Father Adam, one achievement Father Adam, one achievement assembly and oneassembly and one

singing assembly.singing assembly.

Qu: Do you get rewards Qu: Do you get rewards at school?at school?

We have certificates, lining up points and We have certificates, lining up points and Superstar of the Week. In our classes in Superstar of the Week. In our classes in our classes we have different rewards, our classes we have different rewards, e.g. stickers, marbles in a jar…e.g. stickers, marbles in a jar…

Qu: How many trees are Qu: How many trees are there in your school?there in your school?

We have 6 trees and we also have a We have 6 trees and we also have a Willow Dome. All classes are named Willow Dome. All classes are named after trees (Willow, Chestnut, Oak and after trees (Willow, Chestnut, Oak and Ash).Ash).

Qu: Do you get money from Qu: Do you get money from your parents to buy things your parents to buy things from the school canteen?from the school canteen?

Yes some of us do. At Key Stage 1 we Yes some of us do. At Key Stage 1 we have set school dinners. You can have have set school dinners. You can have packed lunch from home if you want.packed lunch from home if you want.

Qu: Do you speak Qu: Do you speak different languages?different languages?

Yes we do! For example, Spanish. Yes we do! For example, Spanish. Albanian, Pushto, Punjabi, Urdu, French, Albanian, Pushto, Punjabi, Urdu, French, Polish, Portuguese and lots more!Polish, Portuguese and lots more!

Qu: What kind of T.V. Qu: What kind of T.V. programmes do you like?programmes do you like?

We like Tracey Beaker, Tom and Jerry, We like Tracey Beaker, Tom and Jerry, Horrid Henry, C Beebies, Hannah Horrid Henry, C Beebies, Hannah Montana, Garfield and many more…Montana, Garfield and many more…

Qu: Have you seen any Qu: Have you seen any Pakistani channels?Pakistani channels?

We have 5 children in Chestnut and We have 5 children in Chestnut and Willow who watch Star Plus, Willow who watch Star Plus, Zee TV, Zee Zee TV, Zee Cinema, B 4 U. We watch these on either Cinema, B 4 U. We watch these on either NTL or on the Sky boxes. NTL or on the Sky boxes.

Qu: Do you go to Church Qu: Do you go to Church regularly?regularly?

Some of us do every Sunday but most of Some of us do every Sunday but most of us go on special occasions e.g. Easter us go on special occasions e.g. Easter services and at Christmas. services and at Christmas.

Qu: How do you spend Qu: How do you spend your winter vacation?your winter vacation?

We celebrate because its Christmas and We celebrate because its Christmas and the start of the New Year. the start of the New Year.

Qu: Qu: Do you like fast food? Do you like fast food?

All of us like fast food. Our favourite is All of us like fast food. Our favourite is MacDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Kentucky MacDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken.Fried Chicken.

Qu: Qu: How cold is it in How cold is it in England in winter?England in winter?

The winter can be very cold, sometimes it The winter can be very cold, sometimes it snows and this week we have had lots of snows and this week we have had lots of snow! We have to wrap up in warm snow! We have to wrap up in warm clothes and wear scarves, hats and clothes and wear scarves, hats and gloves. gloves.

Qu: Qu: What kind of animals What kind of animals lives in England?lives in England?

We have dogs, cats, spiders, hamsters We have dogs, cats, spiders, hamsters and guinea pigs as pets. We have lots of and guinea pigs as pets. We have lots of squirrels in our gardens. In the Zoo we squirrels in our gardens. In the Zoo we have many more e.g. monkeys, have many more e.g. monkeys, elephants, tigers and snakes etc.elephants, tigers and snakes etc.

Qu: Qu: What are houses like in What are houses like in England? England?

Most of the houses in England are the Most of the houses in England are the same. We have front doors and windows same. We have front doors and windows at the front and nearly all of us have at the front and nearly all of us have gardens. There are some houses which gardens. There are some houses which look like the ones in Lahore but these are look like the ones in Lahore but these are for very rich people.for very rich people.

Qu: Qu: Do you have any Do you have any Pakistani friend?Pakistani friend?

We have lots of Pakistani friends, at We have lots of Pakistani friends, at school and where we live. school and where we live.

Qu: Qu: Do you have a river Do you have a river in Oxford? in Oxford?

The River Thames runs through oxford The River Thames runs through oxford and so does the River Cherwelland so does the River Cherwell..

Qu: Qu: Do you go fishing?Do you go fishing?

Some of us go fishing. We use worms as Some of us go fishing. We use worms as bate to attract the fish. bate to attract the fish.