Joanna Clarke Award of Excellence

North Side Primary submitted and application in July to be considered for the Joanna Clarke Award of Excellence. Our objective is to have the children read and rate a selection of books according to their age group.
The next task is for the children to complete five simple steps.First of all read a book, then rate it based on enjoyment level, then sign on to bookcrossing.com to register the book and finally complete a book drop.
What is a book drop?
We would travel into town with all of our books that we have read, rated and register and drop them in obvious, public places. People will happen along and find these books, pick them up to see if they could return it to the rightful owner and discover there is a message inside saying this book has been left( released) for them to read. They can sign onto the website and state where they picked it up, read it, rate it and drop it again. These books have the potential of travelling the world!
Our students can track their books on the bookcrossing website and see just where in the world a great book can be found.
Our date to present our literacy project is October 7th.
We hope to be able to share good news with you very shortly of our success!

Starting off the school year on the right foot

You might have noticed that you child has been bringing home a new reading book. This new resource, Rigby Star, is a welcome addition to our reading room!
Each week the classroom teacher selects books for your child at a" just right" reading level for their ability. This makes reading in class and then again at home in the afternoon, a very pleasant activity for children. Our goal is to foster a love for reading for purpose and for pleasure .
Happy reading!