Lynne Chapman visits Tomorrow!

Posted on 20th January 2015 by Miss Whiteley

Author and Illustrator, Lynne Chapman will be visiting KS1 tomorrow.

Over the past couple of weeks Miss Whiteley has been reading stories either written or illustrated by Lynne during library sessions.

There has been a great interest already in Lynne’s visit and many children have already pre-ordered books ready to be signed by Lynne tomorrow.

It is not too late, if your child would like to buy a book please bring money (correct amount if possible) or a cheque made payable to Orinoco Books in a named envelope tomorrow.

Leeds Book Awards Shortlist Announced

Posted on 7th January 2015 by Miss Whiteley

This year’s shortlisted books have been announced!

The books are:

A Boy called Hope by Lara Williamson
Circus of Thieves by William Sutcliffe
A Roomful of Chocolate by Jane Elson
The Case of the Exploding Loo by Rachel Hamilton
Gabriel’s Clock by Hilton Pashley
The Imaginary by A.E. Harrold

Miss Whiteley will be talking to years 5 and 6 about the Leeds Book Awards over the next week or two. This year there will be 8 children that will be able to participate.

If you would like to take part please speak to your class teacher or to Miss Whiteley.

Library Event Events & Newsletter

Posted on 16th December 2014 by Miss Whiteley

It has been a very busy term with lots of book related events happening.

In September we dressed up as our favourite Roald Dahl characters and raised lots of money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s charity. Then in October we had National Poetry Day and shared some poems, Year 6 attended a special session with author Morris Gleitzman at the Ilkley Literature Festival and local author Jason Beresford visited school and ran superhero writing workshops with years 3 and 4.

There are many more events planned for next term, to find out more about these or the ones that have taken place already click on the link below:

Library News – Winter 2014

Fish Finger Books Still Available!

Posted on 24th October 2014 by Miss Whiteley

If you did not pre-order a book or forgot your money yesterday, you can still buy a book.

Bring in to school a cheque (made payable to Radish Books) or exact money no later than Friday 7th November and hand to Miss Whiteley.

Choose from

The Fabulous Four Fingers

The Frozen Fish Fingers

Each book is priced at £5.40 (normally £4.99 rrp)

Orders will be placed with Radish Books on Friday 7th November and Jason has agreed to sign any books ordered (if you would like them signed).

Author Visit

Posted on 23rd October 2014 by Miss Whiteley

DSCN0533 Today local author, Jason Beresford visited school.

First Jason hosted an assembly with assistance from some volunteers who bought the superheroes from his book The Fabulous Four FishFingers to life.

First we had Gary ‘the chimp’, then Ruby aka Kangaruby, then the beautiful Bel ‘the Nightingale’ and lastly Morris, poor Morris who became none other than ‘Slugboy’.

The assembly ended with a little singsong which had us all laughing.

Next Jason spent the reminder of the day leading Superhero themed writing workshops with year 3 and year 4 before a book selling & signing session.

Fish Finger Author Visit almost here!

Posted on 15th October 2014 by Miss Whiteley

Only a week until local Author Jason Beresford will be visiting school

Jason will be leading a special assembly and then will be running writing workshops with years 3 and 4.

Remember if you would like to order a book the deadline for pre-ordering is tomorrow (Thursday 16th) or you can bring exact money (£5.40 per book) on the day.

Fish Finger Countdown

Posted on 13th October 2014 by Miss Whiteley

It is only 10 days until local author Jason Beresford will be visiting school and introducing some very special fish fingers to year 3 and 4.

We have all heard of Batman, Superman and Catwoman but have you have ever heard of superhero fish fingers?

Check the blog again soon for more information.

Ilkley Literature Festival

Posted on 13th October 2014 by Miss Whiteley

Today Year 6 travelled by public transport to Ilkley.

We had a fantastic day exploring the town and participating in the Ilkley Literature Festival Book Trail. Then in the afternoon Year 6 attended a special session with Australian author Morris Gleitzman before travelling back to school.