Friday, 28 November 2014

Spinebreakers' Competition Ends Next Week!

Years 1 and 2!
If you have a spare hour this weekend, why not enter the Spinebreakers' competition? Read the blogpost and watch the video to see how you can enter...
 
 
The closing date is Thursday 4th December, if you would like to enter drop your work into the library or pass it on to your class Spinebreakers. Good luck!

Premier Reading League Winners - Autumn 2014

After twelve weeks of collecting points for reading and reviewing books the winners of the Premier Reading League have been announced!
 
The team in 1st place, with a total of 335 points, are The Boss with team members, Uthman, Success, Hakeem, Bailey and Daniel. With just a difference of 7 points, in second place are Prince, Leo, Bryan, Natalie and Lucy, who make up team, The Purple Hand Gang.
 
The two remaining tickets went to Samson who earned a total of 84 points and Endurance who collected 75 points. The twelve winners will be rewarded with a trip to Upton Park in January where they will watch West Ham play against Hull.
 
Well done to all the teams who participated in this term's competition. Look out for the reading challenge when it returns in the new year.

Monday, 24 November 2014

Book Club's Trip To See Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical


On Wednesday 12th November the Book Club took a trip to London to watch the Charlie and the Chocolate Musical at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Here they tell you about their favourite parts and characters...

http://audioboom.com/boos/2664951-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-the-musical-review

Premier Reading League - Winners To Be Announced This Week!

You have until Thursday to collect as many points for your teams as possible. So far, you have collectively earned over 1000 points!
 
The winners of the reading challenge will be announced on Friday. As previously mentioned, the prize of a trip to West Ham's home-ground has been delayed until 17th January 2015 when West Ham play against Hull.

More Children Enter The Spinebreakers' Competition!

Callum has created a wonderful piece of art for the Spinebreakers' competition. Well done Callum!

 
Sydney has worked so hard at home to make a fantastic scarecrow with a straw filling, hat, scarf and hand-made clothes! Excellent effort Sydney!



Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Our First Scarecrow!

Sky has been very busy at home this week making a scarecrow for the Spinebreakers' competition. Well done Sky!
 
 
The Spinebreakers are looking forward to seeing more of your scarecrows so don't forget to hand them in at the library or pass them onto your class Spinebreaker. The closing date for the competition is Thursday 4th December 2014, to find out more click here.

New Books - Paddington Bear Collection

 
For more than 50 years, stories of Paddington Bear have been loved by children (and adults) all over the world. Read Paddington's adventures by borrowing the latest books we have to offer.
 
Picture books suitable for younger children;
 
Paddington - Paperback - 9780007236336 - Michael Bond
Paddington
The very first story in the series, this book tells the story of how Paddington came to meet Mr and Mrs Brown at Paddington Station.
 
Paddington Goes for Gold - Hardback - 9780007427727 - Michael Bond
Paddington Goes for Gold
This book was released to celebrate the London Olympics in 2012. Paddington joins the Brown family on a local sports day, but no matter what Paddington does nothing goes quite as planned!
 
Paddington and the Christmas Surprise
Paddington and the Christmas Surprise
Paddington visits the Christmas Grotto at their local store. Their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of surprises but the biggest surprise of all is Paddington's present from Santa.
 
 Paddington in the Garden
Paddington in the Garden
The nicest thing for Paddington about living with the Brown family is sharing their wonderful garden. There are some unexpected results for Paddington during National Garden Week. 
 
 Paddington and the Grand Tour
Paddington and the Grand Tour
Paddington is prepared for the day ahead, with a suitcase packed with marmalade sandwiches and Mrs Bird's umbrella in case in rains. He sets off for a day trip across London with his friend, Mr Gruber.
 
Paddington at the Carnival 
Paddington at the Carnival
Paddington enters the Busy Bee Adventure Trail hoping to win a boat trip for two. He discovers that he is very good at spotting things beginning with the letter B, but he is not the only one with his eye on the prize.
 
Story books for confident readers in year 2 and above;
 
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Bear Called Paddington
The Browns meet a small bear at Paddington Station whilst waiting to collect their daughter Judy. They decide the best thing to do is take the little bear home, but they soon discover that ordinary tasks like taking a bath or travelling on the underground can turn quite extraordinary when a bear is involved!
 
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More About Paddington
Paddington causes chaos as he attempts home decorating, detective work and photography.
 
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Paddington Helps Out
Even when trying to be help the Brown family, Paddington still manages to create chaos!
 
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Paddington Abroad
Paddington is organising a trip abroad for the Brown family, but Mrs Brown worries that, with Paddington in charge, there is no knowing where they will end up!
 
With Paddington appearing on the big screen in less than two weeks, why not visit the Paddington website to find out more about the creator, Michael Bond and the watch the trailer for the film.