Mrs M's Reading Blog

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!

Lovely to hear over these past few weeks how many of our parents have sacrosanct, protected time with their children, snuggling up at night to a good book.  A wonderful routine to establish.  Again, supporting the love for wider reading – and a good night’s sleep!

Hard not to feel inspired by children approaching me at the gate or in school with all their extra-curricular reading, research and writing, sparked by their interest of the topics studied this half term.  These extra Reading Miles not only spark our pupils’ curiosity and love for curricula, but…