Shortest Day

Today marks the solstice — the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere .

• Customs and traditions of the Winter Solstice
• Why do we have seasons?
• What are Solstices?

Newsletter 14

Newsletter 14, published on 18 December 2009, is now available to view.

Features include the Year 5/6 Pantomime and the Christingle Service as well as Panto Props, Demelza House and the Year 6 RM Maths Club.

Also there is a message from Tonbridge Methodist Church about their Christingle Service.

Advent Calendar

As Friday 18 December is the last day of term for many schools in England, we have opened all the windows on our online advent calendar. We hope you have enjoyed learning new and exciting facts about how Christmas is celebrate around the world.

Which country featured in our calendar was your favourite?
Can you remember all the countries we visited?
How many facts can you remember? Click here to find out (quiz)

We would like to thank our many visitors from around the world for sharing with us what Christmas is like in their country. If you would like to contribute to next years advent calendar, please send information and photos to woodlandsweb@hotmail.com.

A Merry Christmas to you all!
PS It is snowing! Maybe we will have a white Christmas this year.

Newsletter 13

Newletter 13, published on 11th December 2009, is now available to view.

Features this week include the Christmas Fair (and photos), the O2 Arena Concert. a reminder to complete the ParentMail form and a Lost Property update.

Newsletter 12

Newletter 12, published on 4th December 2009, is now available to view.

Features this week include the Christmas Fair (and photos), the O2 Arena Concert. a reminder to complete the ParentMail form and a Lost Property update.

Christmas pages

Start your yuletide preparations by reading our beautiful story The True Meaning of Christmas. Or why not kick-start your Christmas spirit by reconnecting with the traditions of Christmas and Christmas Eve. Learn all about the Christmas tree, Christmas decorations, Father Christmas, Christmas cards, the Advent calendar, Christmas Crackers and why we wear a paper crown, Boxing Day and much more by visiting our many Christmas pages.

www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/

Newsletter 11

Newletter 11, published on 27th November 2009, is now available to view.

Features this week include a reminder of the Secret Presents event, reports on the two pocket money stalls and the Book Fair.

Also news of a Singing Games DVD and the School Christmas Post Box will be making an appearance next week.