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Issue 5‘Let Every Light Shine’World EarthDayMarch 2018ForestSchoolClaremont’sGreen TeamTunbridge Wells’Caped CrusaderReport like the BBCClaremont Chronicle Mar 20181
Claremont Chronicle TeamAbout this issue Welcome to issue 5 of The Claremont Chronicle. In this issue we explore the outdoor world! TheGreen team, Forest School, World Earth Day and so much more!Ever heard of (or seen) Ringpull Man - Tunbridge Wells’ very own caped Crusader. Everwondered why he does what he does?Want to hear from a real BBC journalist? Or play the guess the teacher World Book Day game?Turn the pages and start reading We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed producing it.A note from the adultsA big thank you toeveryone who helpedthe children to put thisissue together, especially the families of the editorial team and theschool staff for havingbeen so supportive.But the biggest thanksof all goes to thebudding journalists whomake up the club. Youare all amazinglytalented and a greatpleasure to work with.David, Sue and Hannah2Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
FeatureThe Green HeroesIntroduction by NataliKupharadzeThe Green Team, a crew of12 Claremont pupils fromyears 2-6 are an environment-friendly team. The GreenTeam is an organisation runby Mr Care. Three Newspaper Club members who arealso part of the team (Natali,Sebastian and Sophia) gavea short interview with MrCare. The reason we wantedto join was because we wanted to take part in helping theenvironment stay healthy.Just remember, even a fewchildren can make a huge difference Green Team’s AccomplishmentsThe Eco-council has done several things so far to help the school to be environmentally friendly: the first accomplishment the eco-council did was a school event, everyone brought in theirold clothes to give to people who also may need them; the next one –which you may findaround the school- is when we placed stickers on all the light switches in the school; the thirdaccomplishment includes everyone making posters to indicate that we should always turn offthe tap when you are finished with it; our most important one was informing the school on howto be environmentally friendly at home as well as well as school; and our latest feat, making andpainting bird boxes to be put in our school park.What does Mr Care think about the Green Team?Interview by Sophia LeeQ. Why did you think starting the GreenTeam was a good idea?Q. Does Claremont have a compost heap?A. Yes, by the fire exit of my classroom.A. I thought that, as a school, we could become However, if we want to use it, we would need tomore environmentally friendly and it is alsomove it down to the back field so everyone canimportant for children to learn to care for theget to it.environment at an early age.Q. Are we learning anything that we can tellQ. Do any other schools have a Green Team our parents so that they know?or environmentally friendly policy?A. Yes, all of the ideas we have thought of weA. Yes, many other schools also have a Green can tell our parents and do at home. EveryoneTeam, which I am very happy about becauseneeds to know how to help the world. People inthat way, we can all work together, rather than the younger generation are becoming moreit being one school doing it.environmentally aware - we need to ensure thatother generations know as well.Claremont Chronicle Mar 20183
FeatureGlobe Goes GreenWords By Sophie FutterIllustrations by Annabel GoughOn the 22nd of April 2018, World Earth Day will becelebrated across the globe. World Earth Day is acelebration of the unique planet we live on and why wemust save it, after all, there is only one Earth!Here Are Our Five Top Tips to Do Your Part4Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
FeatureRemember, if we all do little things to help save the planet,we’ll see the benefits soonerClaremont Chronicle Mar 20185
FeatureRINGPULLMANTUNBRIDGE WELLS’ VERY OWN CAPEDCRUSADERby Alice BrandonExamples of whatyou can make withold ring pullsWhen a tall dark stranger entered the room, the team at newspaper club had no idea who it was or why he was here. Thatstranger was none other than the mysterious RingPullMan whohad come to tell us his story of adventure and hardship.“It all started 10 years ago.when I decided that I wanted to help the world someway. Fortunately, I knew people who could help introduce me to charitiesthat are changing the world. First, I travelled to New York whereI helped kids who were in care or foster homes. In addition, Ihelped the homeless bygiving them socks when itgot cold in the winter : theyknew me as Sock Man. Afterwards, I went to Romania where there were manyhomeless children as wellas wild dogs that roamed6Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
FeatureHow you can helpRingpullman save theworld by Sienna ThomasGilesNext time you have a can of soda, cola or anything else from acan (beans, soup, tuna andmany other things) rip off the ringpull from the can and keep holdof it. Save as many ring pulls asyou can for a while, until youhave a bag full or more. If you’refeeling really ambitious and wantto do more, you could challengeyour local community, school orclub to raise as many as you canbetween you for a week. If yousave 1000 ring pulls, Ring PullMan will give you a keyring!Then, you can visit Ring PullMan’s website to find out howyou can deliver the ring pullsyou’ve collected to him. If you’rereally lucky and you see him outand about in Tunbridge Wells,you might even be able to handyour collection to him in person.Collecting ring pulls is a greatthing to do because you will behelping people who have verylittle in the world and doing yourgood deed for the day! Everyonewins! To RingPull Man and thosehe wants to help, this is like abirthday present, next meal andsmall bundle of hope all in one!the streets at night. I went into hospitals and gave food tothe elderly who could not afford to pay for it . I then journeyed on to Africa, where - at the time - there was an incurable disease (called HIV/AIDS) that was killing adults andorphaning a huge number of children. I was fortunateenough to be able to aid the building of an orphanage forsome of the orphans to stay in. Most recently, I went to thePhilippines to aid a charity called the Purple CommunityFund (PCF). It is run by a an English lady called Jane Walker who saw kids suffering and wanted to do somethingabout it. She saw children picking through piles of rottingrubbish - to find things they could sell to find money for food- for many hours every day, only to find something that wasworth next to nothing. So she built a school out of shippingcontainers, piled on top of each other. However, it wasn’t anordinary school. It teaches children how to make things likejewellery out of ring pulls that they can sell to tourists andonlinearound the world. Instead of house points or sparklycards as rewards, they get one hot meal a day and if theydo very well all week, food for their family.”We were all inspired by this timeless tale , so we askedwhat we could do to help.A girl working on a rubbish dump in the PhilippinesClaremont Chronicle Mar 20187
FeatureInternational Women’s DayWhat’s it all about?Sienna Thomas-Giles interviews her mum Celine aboutthe Tunbridge Wells Walk on 8th MarchWhat was the march about?Every year on 8 March we celebrate International Women’sDay in the UK and in many other countries around the world.It’s a chance to celebrate women and women’s rights but alsoto push for fairness and equality between men and women.This year we were also marking 100 years since somewomen first received the rightto vote and so it was an extraspecial reason to celebrate.Lots of local women decided tohave a march through thetown, a bit like a parade. Lotsof them dressed up as women about improving equality andfrom 100 years ago who cam- fairness between men andpaigned for the vote – known women so that we all have theas Suffragettes - and chanted,sang songs and waved banners too.wanted to remind people aboutthe things that we should try tochange together, for examplemaking sure that just as manygirls as boys can be scientistsand astronauts and boys canbe nurses and take care of chilWhy did you go on the same rights and opportunities dren. No one should ever say;march? I went on the march to do our very best in life. I ‘that’s only for girls’ or ‘girlsbecause I feel passionatelycan’t do that’ – everyoneshould be allowed to choose!Who was there? There werepeople from all over the townand of all different ages including children from Claremontschool and the Girl Guides.The Mayor of Tunbridge Wellsalso gave a speech at the endof the march. There werenewspaper reporters and otherjournalists on the march to findout what it was all about too.Molly Wilsher and Sophie Raine fromClaremont school showed their placards onthe Women’s march8Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
FeatureIf you go down to the woods today . . .You will find Mr. G and Linden Class!Mr. G from ClaremontForest School talks toCandela, Isabelle andMatilda from The ChronicleInterview by Candela Quinn, MatildaMoss and Isabelle TubbEvery Tuesday this term Linden have beendoing Forest school with Mr. G. ‘We havelearnt how to make a fire and to make hotchocolate with a Kelly Kettle. We have alsogone through a maze in pairs with oneblindfolded. We also made snow sculpturesand tripods.’Do you have any top tips for surviving inthe Wild?Mr G: Be prepared. Make sure you havetaken enough kit with you so you can makeshelter, fire and drinking water.What’s your favourite woodland animaland why?Mr G: Badger. They are the fastest diggersin the world.Linden class learning to make fireHave you had any jobs before this one?Mr G: I was a Primary School teacher for 13years. I mainly taught at Langton GreenPrimary School in Tunbridge Wells.What inspired you to start Forest School?Mr G: I wanted to share my love of theoutdoors with others.Can you tell us an interesting fact?Mr G: A person can survive for three weekswithout food, but only 3 days without water.Claremont Chronicle Mar 20189
Picture QuizWorld Book Day - Guess the Teacher!10Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
Travel and ActivitiesAlice Brandon reports on Clip ‘n’ ClimbClip ’n ‘ Climb ; the brand - newclimbing arena that has goteveryone talking. With 23different walls and 28 individualclimbs to attempt plus rooms forparties and a place to order food,this place has hit the spot.Located on the industrial estatein Tonbridge, it may not lookimpressive from the outside butthe inside tells a different story.When you have registered andcollected your wristband, you willhead to the safety room. There,a member of staff will teach youhow to put on your harness andwhat to do when you want toclimb a wall. Then, you will bereleased into the arena. Whenyou want to climb a wall, youmust raise a hand above yourhead and wait for a staff memberto come and clip you on. Youcan climb one wall for as long asyou like! There is also a coupleof extra attractions and one ofthem is a drop slide. Imagineputting on a special suit toprotect your clothes, lying down ,clutching a metal bar ( you canuse the grips if you want ) andbeing pulled up an almostvertical slope! When you are at asuitable height for you, just letgo! You will whiz down the slopeand up the other end - if you letgo high enough. The onlydownside is that it costs an extra 2.50 ,so you might need to nagyour parents a bit ! My personalfavourite was the Face to Facewall. It is a transparent wall withhand and feet holds either side.You race an opponent up thewall : the winner is the firstperson to slap the button at thetop. This is just one of myfavourites because all the timeyou are climbing, you can seehow the other person is doing !Overall, I think that Clip ’n’ Climbis one of the best new indoorattractions around as it hasthings that the whole family canenjoy.Eventoddlersarewelcome ; there’s a playgroundright next to the arena for underfours. I’m giving this accessiblenew attraction a big thumbsup ! For more information aboutentry prices and party .ukor call on 01732 753330Sophia Lee reports on the Seven Sisters Country ParkThe Seven Sisters Country Parkis a beautiful park in Seaford,East Sussex. With its chalk cliffs,grassland and river valley, it isperfect for walking and cycling. Itis also a great place to take dogsfor walks as it is very open andexpansive. The Saltmarsh Kitchen is a charming little countrycafe which is a perfect place fora bit of lunch. It is also very cosyand the food is delicious! Also, ifyou wished to stay the night,Saltmarsh has six guestrooms.The staff are very friendly and itis located very close to the visitorcentre and the park. From thepath leading down to the beach,there are stunning views to behold: the waves crashing againstthe chalk cliffs, the river windingits way down to the sea andmuch more. There are lots ofthings you can do at the park,including bird watching and canoeing, so there is something foreveryone and, no matter how oldyou are, the Seven Sisters Country Park is a great day out.Annabel Gough reports on Zyair CircusWant to treat your kids to anamazing experience? Well, I’vegot two words for you: Zyair Circus. The Zyair Circus is anamazing circus event at The HopFarm in Paddock Wood. Thereare many WOW! acts like tightrope walkers, acrobats and balancing acts. But the best act byfar was the contortionist whomade the crowd exclaim in disClaremont Chronicle Mar 2018belief with every weird move hemade. One of the things that Iparticularly liked was that the entertainers got the audience involved in all of the acts. On topof these attractions, the popcornand candy floss stalls were alsovery popular. Overall, I wouldgive it ten out of ten for an amazing experience.11
InterviewOnline Journalist Tanya Gupta talks to theChronicle about what it’s like working forthe BBC Southeast here in Tunbridge WellsBy Jessica Hughes and Sophie FutterOn 7th February 2018, TanyaGupta - a lady who works forthe BBC- came to visit theClaremont Chronicle team andtalked to us about how to be afantastic journalist.Tanya told us that every dayshe goes to work and doesshifts from six o’clock in themorning to ten o’clock at night.The office is very scruffy andthere are books everywhere.We looked at some of Tanya’sstories and discussed how12they were all about badaccidents that had happenedaround the World. She said“that was because peoplewant to hear about sadstories.”Also,peoplearound the World are thenawareaboutwhathashappened in other Countries.Tanya got into journalismwhilst writing for a localmagazine. She also wrote adance company’s newsletter;however, it was her sister whoinspired her. Her sister said,“I think you’re really good atliterature so I think youshould be a journalist. If youdo, then you should try yourhardest and persevere.”HISTORY OF THE BBCThe BBC was founded on 14thOctober 1922 by John Reith.The first broadcast was in1932.During the War, the BBC wasthe only radio station that theBritish public could rely on.Most of the other radioClaremont Chronicle Mar 2018
Interviewstations were invaded by theGermans.Listening to theBBC meant that most peopleknew what was happening indifferent parts of the Country.On 8th May 1945, WinstonChurchill, the then BritishPrime Minister announced theend of World War 2, via a BBCradio broadcast.Up until 1955, there was onlyone television channel, whichwas the BBC. Then, due todemandformoreprogrammes,theBBCintroduced a second channel –BBC2 – which was broadcastin colour! Today, the BBC hasover 10 channels, includingCBBC, and about 16 radiochannels.in 1922, with unimaginableadvances such as colourtelevision in high definition,interactive tv (via the BBC RedButton) and BBC Online. TheBBC i-player also means he BBC has come a longway from when it was foundedTanya gives her top tips to the Chronicle on how to write anewspaper articleThis is the main info!Usually, it should bedone in only aboutThis is the detailed explanation of what happens in the article you’rewriting.This is the least important info. This is all ofthe extra added detailsthat might not be particu-3 Top Tips!1.2.3.Understand what you’re writing about.Constantly check your facts! Every story has two sides!Assume whatever the person in the interview is telling you isuntrue until you’ve gathered enough information to know it’strue. And even then, don’t believe them Claremont Chronicle Mar 201813
PoetryFunDeforestationOutside with natureRain or shineEnvironmental educationBy Alice BrandonDeforestation must stopWoodcutters going chop, chop, chopTrees falling with groansKilling the animals who had homes.Snow fallsToday we make fireShout yeah!!!Nowhere left to care for their youngWhich are tiny birds whose songs go unsungWhose lives are taken before they can flySurely that is too young to dieBy Isabelle TubbFrom the ground you can hear the shoutOf orang-utans as their lives die out.Gold mining pollutes the riversGiving animals the shiversBEWARE!!!By Annabel GoughI am the mother of all creatures,Of a fever that can be passedAs quick as a fire, faster than fast.Poachers kill animals every dayPredators starve as there is no prey.King from all around.If you don't help me now,there’ll be no more left to help.Don’t cut down my trees or set me on fire,don't turn me into plantation fields for your desire.So now you know what they can doHumans, even just a few!And, if they carry onSoon the rainforest will be GONEBeware for the consequences that this might bring.14Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
Animal CornerLeg whiskers, fifty babies and hedgepigsCharlotte and Molly go in search of wildlife in our local environmentFoxes are a very successful species because they live in almostany habitat and they eat almostanything. Foxes belong to the dogfamily and wag their tails whenthey are happy to see family members. A group of foxes is called a‘skulk’ or a ‘leash.’ Foxes havewhiskers on their face and legs. Afox can run thirty miles per hourand has amazing hearing—it canhear a watch ticking 120 feetaway.Hedgehogs are nocturnal, whichmeans they sleep in the day andcome out at night. ‘Urchin’ and‘hedgepig’ are old names for hedgehog. The ‘hog’ part comes from thesmall snorting/grunting sound theymake which is similar to a pig or warthog. They eat worms, snails, slugsand insects and are one of only threemammals in the UK that hibernate.Hedgehogs are actually lactose intolerant, which means milk should neverbe left out for them, water is fine. Theyhave around 5000 to 7000 spines ontheir back.The rabbit was brought to England 900years ago from France by the Normansand kept in captivity in warrens for theirmeat and fur. Many escaped into the wildand eventually became so common thatfarming them was no longer economic.Female rabbits can have up to fifty babies in one year! In the 1950s the disease myxomatosis was introduced intothe wild because there were too manyrabbits eating the farmers’ crops. It killed99% of the rabbit population in two years.Claremont Chronicle Mar 201815
ReviewsBooksThe Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow by Katherine WoodfineThe Clockwork Sparrow is a remarkablebook about two brave characters, Sophieand Lilian, who venture out to stop theWest End criminal. Go back in time andjoin them on their adventure; discoverclues, explore secret passages and stopthe ghastly Baron. I really like this novelbecause it depicts both bravery andfriendship and shows that you shouldnever give up. If you like mystery andadventure, then this would be the bookfor you. I would give it 9 out of 10 and ifyou like this one there are three more inThe Sinclair’s Mysteries Series. I wouldrecommend this for year 5 and abovBy Jessica Hughes.FilmHave you ever wondered how footballstarted? Well, the creators of Wallace andGromit try to answer that question in theirnew film Early Man. Set in Manchester,just around lunchtime, two tribes, from different ages (the Bronze Age and theStone Age), clash. The Stone Age tribewants to go back to their village after being evicted from their land; the solution : agame of football. It’s an exciting moviewhere its characters show team spirit, determination and a good dose of humour.Who would win this historical match? Tofind out don’t miss Early Man, and you’llget to learn more about the history of football or at least have a good time!Miguel, (the main character) goes on anepic adventure in the incredible land of thedead! Stuck with a family who detest anything to do with music, Miguel figures outthat the great singer, Ernesto De La Cruz,may be his great grandma Coco’s father!With his trusty companion Dante, he findshis dead relative Hector in the land of thedead and together they confront who theythought was a kind friend and family member! This heart–warming 4 star story -byDisney and Pixar- will easily make anyman cry with sheer happiness. “Pixar’svibrant, melancholic adventure is a refreshing return to form,” -The Guardian.The Greatest Showman is a film full ofuplifting songs and loveable characters.The heartwarming tale of rags to richesmakes it almost impossible not to lovethe film. The touching story spans overmost of PT Barnum’s life; from when hewas a child to when he was a grownman. Overall, The Greatest Showman isa lovely story filled with loads of catchytunes and an interesting storyline. Watchout for it on DVD in April 2018!The Spice is an Indian restaurant locatedon 161-163 Camden Road. They havewithout question the best curry in town.There’s a great menu with fabulous foodand reasonable prices with regular offers.Inside Spice you will find comfy red chairsand an Indian culture. The food they bringis on a metal tray which keeps your foodwarm for a longer time. The waiters arevery helpful, kind and talkative as theygreet you warmly when you come in andmake sure you like your food. On top of allthis the food is vegetarian-friendly and includes vegan options. Most customerswho visited this restaurant gave it a 5-starrating. I myself, would give it a 4 to 5 stars.What would you?.By Candela QuinnBy Sebastian SpriggeBy Sophie FutterFood16By Natali KupharadzeClaremont Chronicle Mar 2018
SportsCandela Quinn and Isabelle Tubbreport on Commonwealth dayOn Monday 12th March, Mr Hogwood led a handful of year five pupils to meet the Mayor ofTunbridge Wells on Commonwealth Day. They watched as the Commonwealth flag was raisedand then listened to the Mayor speak about the Commonwealth of Nations. After the Mayor hadfinished her speech, the lucky year fives were treated to refreshments in the Council Chambers!3 Facts about the CommonwealthThere are 53member states inthe CommonwealthClaremont Chronicle Mar 2018Commonwealth day is aday to observe the contribution of the Commonwealth of nations to thecreation of a harmoniousglobal environmentQueen Elizabeth II ishead of theCommonwealth17
Picture Quiz AnswersMrs Trochimiuk Miss Budd Mr Hume Mrs Ball Mr Greaves Mrs BrookbankWorld book daycostumes revealed.Mr CoulsonMr Hogwood18Mrs RobertsMrs WilsherMiss EdmondsClaremont Chronicle Mar 2018
ArtBy Sophia LeePhotos of NatureBy Jessica HughesBy Isabelle TubbBy Candela QuinnClaremont Chronicle Mar 2018By Annabel GoughBy Charlotte TubbBy Sophie Futter19
Teachers’ PetsTeachers’PetsMrs Muir’s cat, VeejInterview by Molly WilsherWhat is your cat’s name?Vangelis, but we shorten it to VeejHow old is your pet?16 years oldDescribe your pet in three wordsLazy, fluffy, smellyWhat is the funniest thing your pet does?He dribbles when he’s happyWhat’s the most rewarding thing about him?He likes cuddlesDoes your pet have an unusual favourite food?He eats raw kangaroo meat! (because he has a tummy problem and is allergic tochicken, which is in most cat foods)Does your pet have a favourite toy?He’s very old so he doesn’t play very much but he sometimes likes playing withstring20Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018
TUNBRIDGE WELLS' VERY OWN CAPED CRUSADER by Alice Brandon Examples of what you can make with old ring pulls . Claremont Chronicle Mar 2018 7 Feature the streets at night. I went into hospitals and gave food to the elderly who could not afford to pay for it . I then jour-
