There is a new collection of books in the library, The Treehouse Collection. The stories are about two friends, Andy and Terry, who live in a treehouse. The treehouse has many great features which include a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry! The stories are hilarious and are told through a mixture of text and cartoon styles illustrations. If you like diary of a wimpy kid and Tom Gates these could be the next series for you to try.

Summer Reading Challenge

During celebration assembly on Friday I had the pleasure of presenting children with their certificates and medals for successfully completing the summer reading challenge. The participation from our school increased by 25% this year which is fantastic. Overall in Havering 3482 children (or 85%) managed to finish the challenge.

Havering Library Membership

 If you would like your child to become a Havering Library member, please see the letter below, an application form can be collected from and returned to the school office. This is a fantastic opportunity to support your child's reading for pleasure outside the school building as well as supporting Havering Library Service.

Havering Library Service

During October half term Havering Library Service are offering an exciting opportunity for your child to enjoy two of Roald Dahl's famous stories read by a professional storyteller, they are The Enormous Crocodile and The Twits. The sessions are interactive and fun encouraging audience participation and are being held at Hornchurch Library and Gidea Park Library on Thursday 24th Ocober. The cost per child is £3.50 for non library menbers or £2.50 for members. Booking in advance is essential with the library you wish to attend.

Roald Dahl Day 2019

Roald Dahl Day - 13th Sepember

On this date every year we celebrate the well loved children's author Roald Dahl. His magnificent stories and appealing characters have been adored by many generations of children.His stories are still part of the fabric of school life.  Many of the stories have been made into films and theatre shows therefore appealing to an even wider audience. There is a fantastic collection of his books in the school library if you would like to read one.

Summer Reading Challenge

The theme for this year's summer reading challenge is space and aliens. It will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of man stepping onto moon's lunar surface on 20th July 1969.Ther first person to do this was American astronaut Neil Armstrong, he famously said ' it is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'.

As usual you will need to read and review six books over the long summer holiday, collecting stickers, bookmarks, games and kit bags along your journey. All children who successfully complete the challenge will receive a gold medal and certificate during the autumn term.

The official launch is Saturday 13th July so go along to your public library and register to take part. It is free and fun. Havering has been at the top of the table for the past two years for the number of children who have completed the challenge, let's see if we can make it three in a row.

If you have any questions please come to see me or ask at your local library.

Mrs Martin

Library Books

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching, all library books need to be returned next week, week beginning 8th July. letters will be sent home the following week identifying books that have not been returned.Unfortunately if a book has been lost a contribution of £2.50 will need to be paid into your Squid account help meet the cost of a replacement. No further books will be loaned before the end of term.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs Martin