Reading for pleasure. For an English teacher like me, those words go together like Romeo and Juliet, George and Lennie and Charlie and Nick (if you know, you know!) But sadly, for many teenagers today, for a huge variety of reasons, the words reading and pleasure are more of an Read more…
What an amazing project this has been for all involved! We’re writing this, reflecting on what a triumph the final celebration and performance was. Some of you will be reading this newsletter with a smile on your face, remembering how your pupil performed in front of an audience of around Read more…
When we were looking at putting together our March well-being themed newsletter, we thought who better to share their story than the authors and creators of the book Bottled. Here they tell us about their beliefs and experiences which led them to creating the text and resource: We believe that Read more…
The conversation about pupil’s mental health and well-being is one that has been rumbling on for a number of years now, but with the impact of school closures and lockdowns it is an issue that has become even more urgent to address. It is vital that we have a long-term Read more…
Click below to jump through this case study Pathways to Write How does Pathways to Write look at our school? How do we adapt our Pathways units for our children? How has Pathways been introduced in EYFS and what impact has it had so far? Pathways to Read A Read more…
When we were asked to take part in an upcoming poetry project at Storyhouse Theatre, Chester linked to the No Outsiders programme we jumped at the chance. Over the course of the last month, we have been busy writing a poetry unit around the theme of refugees with a strong Read more…
We made it! 2021 has again been a year like no other. This year, more than ever, we have appreciated escaping into books time and time again. What were your favourite reads in 2021? What are you looking forward to reading in the new year? Here’s our Five to Look Read more…
As we write this blog, we are aware that we still face uncertainty as to what 2022 has to offer. Will we make it through the rest of the school year? Will our trips and performances go ahead? Will we get to go on that European city break in half Read more…
This book is revised and rewritten from David Olusoga’s ‘Black and British: A forgotten history’ and provides essential information for younger readers. Pupils in year 5 and 6, as well as pupils in KS3, would find this book fascinating and thought-provoking. If you have celebrated ‘Black History Month’ in Read more…
We have handed our book reviews over to our newest members of staff this month. We asked them to tell us about some of their favourite books to read.
