Mrs M's Reading Blog

10.5.24: Highlight of the Week: Gold Class – Private Peaceful

The highlight of our week was reaching the conclusion of our class book, 'Private Peaceful'... After three weeks of anticipation and numerous predictions from the children, the ending certainly caught them by surprise. This…

Elysia met author, Chloe Savage, in Huntingdon today.  Chloe read her book The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish, highlighting the main theme of the book (also one of our core values) – resilience.  Fabulous.

Elysia felt inspired by the book and bought two signed copies: one to enjoy…

Hall Book Display 5: Science Day: 15.3.24

Once again, pertinent books to capture the attention of inquisitive minds - homage to our Science Day.  This year's theme: investigations on time...there's always time to read!

What better way to finish the week with some mild eccentricities…

Sweet treats; drama queens; digging in the dirt and other fun & games. Oh…and of course: BOOK CLUB selling the main stars of the show!

What a fabulous day!

New Library Opening 04.03.2034

Thank you for opening our Library today. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Lynsey Holzer, CEO of The Active Learning Trust, who unveiled the space to pupils who were eager to explore the revamped area.

Safer Internet Day 2024: computing-related books on show to encourage reading across the curriculum!

When you just can't put a book down! What do you do? Share it with your friend.

Shireen Class is named after author and illustrator Nadia Shireen. We have enjoyed reading several of her books during story times in the autumn term. We contacted Nadia to wish her a Happy Christmas; Nadia very kindly took the time to send a video to the children in response! The children were…

Reading the lyrics to five popular Christmas songs as part of taught reading sessions in school in Year R – 6.
Then, enter stage left: one very talented parent: professional pianist and music Teacher, Louisa Gard. Louisa plays, we sing. Such fun.
Thank You, Louisa. We loved it! Can’t wait to see…

An every-year feature here at school: we celebrate the wonderful literature our pupils study in every class.  Come and have a look at the great testimonials underneath  from the pupils themselves! 

Back again with front-of-house, front-facing books to fire the enthusiasm - tinsletastic!