Spinebreaker Library Visits 22/23

 We have planned some dates for the Spinebreakers to visit Harold Hill Library this academic year. The Spinebreakers will get the opportunity to read, borrow and review books. Please see the below dates for when Spinebreakers will be walking down to the library.

Storytime Magazine Create a Comic Competition!

 

Create a comic strip and be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes!

To celebrate their 8th birthday, Storytime Magazine have come up with a contest for children aged 4-9 years. The creators over at Storytime have put together a 'Create a Comic' Activity Pack. Within the pack, you'll find tips on how to come up with a story and how to sketch characters and settings. We have a stack of packs you can borrow from the library, alternatively, you can download the pack here.

Once all of the activities have been completed inside the pack, draw you final piece on the entry form and return it to the school library. The closing date for the competition is 30th November 2022. We will accept entries up until Friday 18th November 2022. Once we have received all of your entries, we will send them off together to be judged.

One lucky winner will be have their comic strip published in Storytime; win a bundle of books and a signed copy of 'Laika' graphic novel.

Returning Books Raffle - Reception and Year 1

This year we are introducing a 'Returning Books Raffle' for pupils in Reception and Year 1. Each time they return their library book (not the book supplied by their class teacher) they will be entered into our half-termly raffle. At the end of the half term, three names will be pulled from the box. Those winning pupils will receive a book from our special book box!

This week, Year 1 will begin visiting the library to share stories and borrow books to bring home.

Gadgeteers Reading Challenge

Throughout the summer break, we shared pictures of our pupils completing this year's Summer Reading Challenge 'Gadgeteers'. If you haven't completed yours yet, there is still time! You have until Saturday 17th September 2022. Head down to your local library as soon as you have finished - there you will be rewarded with a certificate and medal!

Take a look at our super summer readers! If you have a photo with your certificate and medal that you'd like to share, send it over via our Facebook and Instagram pages.

'Our Favourite Stories' Scrapbook

 This year, we will be introducing a reading scrapbook. The scrapbook will be travelling around the school, visiting each class at some point. The Spinebreakers will be responsible for the delivering and collecting the book every Thursday. Each class will be given one week to fill a double page with artwork, writing and their thoughts on the book they are listening to as part of their end of day read.

The Year 1 Spinebreakers took the lead and filled the first double spread this week! After hearing the story of Supertato and his friends, the Super Veggies, they were keen to draw pictures of the characters and write sentences about the book.

Next week, the scrapbook will be delivered to it's first class! We can't wait to see where it ends up and what creativity it will be filled with!

Welcome Back! - Our New Reading Assemblies Have Begun!

This year we are introducing a weekly assembly to celebrate all things reading! Each week, we will dedicate our assembly to a book that features on the '105 Books to Read Before you Leave Broadford' book list. This will also be the perfect opportunity to celebrate and award pupils for their reading achievements.

Reading assemblies will take place on Tuesdays (one per key stage). Look out for our weekly blog post which will featured the shared stories of the day. 

This Week's Reading Assembly

We are kicking off our reading assembly this week with a recap of our '105 Books' challenge. Each year group has been provided with a specific tracker, these trackers contain 15 titles - stories which include inspirational characters; marvelous adventures; and fascinating topics that we hope will promote discussion and enjoyment. Please note, Harold Hill Library have kindly put together a selection of the books that feature on our '105 Books' list, these books are readily available for you to borrow.

Mrs Ward lead the KS2 assembly this morning. The story she chose to share was Roald Dahl's Matilda - a classic loved by many! Matilda features on the Year 4 Reading Tracker.

Mrs Nicholls lead the KS1 assembly this afternoon. Her choice of book to share with the children was Each Peach Pear Plum - a story she knows off by heart! Each Peach Pear Plum features on the Reception Reading Tracker.

Today's assembly included a reminder for pupils about the importance of reading and our school vision and expectations - we expect children at Broadford to read at home for twenty minutes per day.

Spinebreakers 2022/23!

Here are our fantastic Spinebreakers for 22/23!

Two children have been chosen to represent each class from years 1 to 6. They will be responsible for: 

• Promoting library challenges and competitions  
• Making links with our local library
• Purchasing new books
• Interviewing authors and illustrators when they visit
• Working in partnership with other schools
• Delivering our reading scrapbook (new for 22/23)

Year 1

Munsha, Olaf, Chirag, Bernice, Zofia and Alfie

Year 2

Anya, Tyler, Qhaleed, Maya-Aisha, Nyasa and Lucas

Year 3

Ali, Evangeline, Gabriel, Elkah, Ayaan and Victoria

Year 4

Karimah, Flynn, Olivia, Eleni, Jimmy and Lucas

Year 5

Blake, Elisa, Daniel, Riley, Aliza and Viviana

Year 6

Sophia, Adrian, Louie, Chidubem, Medeea and Srinika