World Book Day in Year 2 2023
What a wonderful day we had in Year 2 for World Book Day! We used our class text ‘The Rhythm of the Rain’ to inspire us to create our own rhythm of the rain using body percussion. Then we read some more of the text pausing at the point where the main character, Issac, followed his jar to the…
World Book Day Y4 2023
For World Book Day, Year 4 studied the poem ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou. First we found out about Maya Angelou, which helped us understand the poem. After reading the poem together, we discussed the central themes and messages of the poem and the different poetic devices and vocabulary used to…
Year 3 World Book Day fun
Year 3 had a great time on World Book day: Reading about spies in our class text, Operation Gadgetman, we considered what spies might need in their spy kit. We created wonderful periscopes, thanks to Mrs Williams for providing us with some templates, we had no need to use scissors to cut tough…
Extreme Reading in Y6 for World Book Day
Y6 were set a World Book Day challenge: to find an area of the classroom where they could read in an u usual but quiet and focused way. They all enjoyed their favourite books in some weird and wonderful places and positions!
Y6 and Reception share stories together for World Book Day 2023
Y6 spent a lovely afternoon with our Reception children sharing books and special stories. Our Y6s read to the younger children with real expression and enthusiasm. They enjoyed juice and a biscuit to round off a fantastic World Book Day.
Year 2 visit Egremont Library
Today Year 2 visited Egremont library. There were so many new and wonderful books to explore. Before checking out the books we had chosen, we enjoyed listening to the story ‘Where’s Your Eee-orrh?’ What fun we had predicting events and joining in with the donkey’s…
Summer Reading Challenge 2022
Some of our children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge organised by the local libraries.
Well done!
Reading Playscripts
Year 4 have been working together to read a playscript as part of their reading lessons.
Y6 Library Visit June 2022
Y6 enjoyed a walk to Egremont library. They enjoyed browsing the books and choosing some to take home.
Returning To The Library
After two long years, we were able to return to visiting the local library. The children were welcomed at the door by Bridget, the librarian. She took us inside and introduced us to the other librarians. They talked to us about what a library is and what kind of books we can borrow. The children…
World Book Day 2022 in Y6
Y6 enjoyed a day of books and fun on World Book Day this year. As well as dressing up in costumes from their favourite books they spent the afternoon sharing books with the children in Y1.
Year 2 Phonics Screening success
Our wonderful Year 2 children have been celebrating their Phonics Screening success with a certificate presentation and the eating of Christmas cupcakes. They achieved some of the best results we’ve ever seen by a class. We are so very proud of them all!