Video trailer for The Thornthwaite Betrayal

Deer Class had a lot of fun making this trailer for The Thornthwaite Betrayal by Gareth P. Jones. A special well done to Nico and Gracie for their fantastic acting. We think that there should be lots more trailers for books!

Library opening and Joffre White visit

On Wednesday 14th September, we had our grand school library opening. We invited several special guests from the local community, and children from each class. The library was opened by the author Joffre White and one of the Freemen of Norwich.

 

 Joffre White and one of the Freemen of Norwich

Hooray! The library is open

Joffre then spent the rest of the day working in Year Six, where he led some really exciting writing workshops. Marley, in Deer Class, said "He was brilliant to listen to. He made me keen to write a story and got me excited about reading."

Mr Dynan, a Year 4/5 teacher, said "I really enjoyed his assembly. He was full of enthusiasm and really passionate about reading. I would love to read one of his books."

    

Joffre in action with Year 6

As you can see from the pictures below, the library is already getting lots of use. We're really enjoying reading all the new books that are in there.

    

Lauren and Ethan share their empathy reading history

Personal reading histories

We had great fun in Deer Class yesterday afternoon creating our own Personal Reading Histories. Lots of parents came in to help us. We really enjoyed talking about books we had read when we were younger, books we are reading now and books we are planning to read in the future. We have turned some of the presentations into videos so that everyone can see them.

Troy's mum said "Even though it wasn't that long ago it's crazy how quickly you forget. I loved looking back at what we used to read."

Jack's mum said " It was great to see everyone's books and see the similarities between the class."

    

Mrs Church's reading history

Personal reading histories

Deer Class are going to be planning and creating about their own personal reading histories over the next few weeks. They will all be thinking about books and stories that have had a special meaning at some point in their life, and will then produce a PowerPoint presentation to share with the rest of the class. Mr Biddle created his own reading history to show them what to do.

Pippa Goodhart author visit

Today we had a visit from the children's author Pippa Goodhart. Pippa is famous for several books including You Choose, the Winnie the Witch series and Raven Boy. She spent the morning working with children in Reception and Nursery and then the afternoon working in Years 1 and 2.

    

Children in Nursery loving the stories

Squirrels Class hearing about You Choose

After Pippa had worked with all the classes, our School Reading Council interviewed her. They enjoyed asking her lots of questions about her books and her life as an author. She answered their questions in great detail.

    

Finally, Pippa went back to Mr Allen's classroom to sell and sign some of her books. Lots of excited children and parents turned up! Everybody had a wonderful day. Thank you Pippa.

Gracie, one of our School Reading Council has reviewed Pippa's book Raven Boy: This is the most amazingly different book I have ever read. It's so interesting and it pulls you right in to the book. I really felt empathy for Nick having to leave his sister behind. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys books set in the past.