Word of the Week: 

Gongoozler  -  a word to describe someone who loves to sit and watch other people being busy on a canal or river. 

It probably comes from an old English word 'gawn' which means 'to stare lazily at something'. 

(These are beautiful words with beautiful meanings that have sadly gone out of use over time or not used very often.)

Musician of the Month: 

ABBA

This week we are listening to, 'Waterloo'. It is a catchy and energetic pop song that won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, propelling ABBA to international fame. With its infectious chorus and upbeat rhythm, it tells a story of surrendering to love and experiencing the joy of newfound romance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj_9CiNkkn4

 

Artist of the Month:

Picasso

Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous artists of the last century (the 20th Century). He was brilliant at drawing. People really loved his doodles. Even as a child he was better at drawing than many adults. He liked to experiment and try out new ideas, which is important if you are an artist, because the world is always changing. 

He was born in Spain in 1881 and died in 1973. His first word was ‘piz’ (Spanish for pencil) and he didn’t like school. He was often in trouble and getting expelled. He just wanted to draw!

 

These are self-portraits he drew or painted from the ages of 15 to 90:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of the Month:

Jenny Pearson

Jenny Pearson is a primary school teacher based in north east England. She loves her job and her debut book, The Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, about a group of three boys on a make-or-break adventure, draws on many of the children she has taught.

Jenny also loves swimming - she was the European Backstroke Champion for 35-39 year olds - going for long bike rides and long countryside runs, playing netball and having fun with her children.