This afternoon Liam visited school to work with a group of children from Year 4. Liam is a self published author who has written several books which we will be including in our book corners in Year 4 and 5 classrooms (see above)

In addition to these books is that Liam would now like to work with a group of children and help them produce and publish their won book entitled Gods of ACE. How exciting!

The children spent the afternoon using a template that Liam had provided to create their own God and a short description about them. They enjoyed working with Liam and Miss Whiteley will continue working with them along with a group of Year 5 children later in the week.

What a night!

Another fantastic celebration of all things Harry Potter.

This year’s theme was Care of Magical Creatures. Fifty-two excited students arrived and the sorting hat immediately decided upon which house that they would be put into. Next they embarked on a carousel of activities: Owl Class, Care of Magical Creatures, DIY Pigmy Pom Pom Puffskeins and the evening wouldn’t be complete without a hunt – this time Hagrid’s Lost Creature Hunt.

Students were treated to a visit to Honeydukes and some even had their faces painted. All too soon the evening came to a close and the students returned to the Great Hall for House Points to be calculated and the winning House to be declared.

Wow! What a fantastic session. The children really enjoyed learning about the main character, Metty in Philippa’s debut novel, Inkbound. The session was very interactive with children voting, holding props and guessing the meanings behind the various tattoos that the characters had.

Afterwards many children queued up to have their book signed that they had bought.

Philippa’s visit was a huge success and we very much look forward to further installments of Metty’s adventures.

We are very excited to be hosting author Philippa Leathley on behalf of Waterstones on Thursday 6th February.

Philippa will be talking to children in Years 4,5 and 6 about her recently published debut novel; Inkbound.

An extract from the blurb reads:

When Metty’s father disappears in mysterious circumstances, Aunt Magnificent takes her to the glittering city of New London, filled with magic, wonder and enchantment. But when Metty hears rumours of a shadowy organisation known as the Black Moths, she begins to suspect they are connected to her own dark fate……

Books will be available to pre-order & purchase via parentpay at a price of £11.49 (rrp £14.99).

Deadline for orders is Friday 24th January at 3pm.

On Tuesday (23rd April) a group of Year 5 children attended a very special author event hosted by Roundhay School.

Dermot O’leary talked about his series of books Toto the Ninja Cat and then his latest book Wings of Glory (set in WWII). He answered questions in a chat show format before reading an extract of his book.

The children also had the opportunity to participate in a draw-a-long with book illustrator Claire Powell having a go at drawing the hero of the story; Linus the swift and to ask Dermot some questions.

It was a fantastic fun afternoon.

Year 5 were excited to have author Annabelle Sami visit them on World Book Day.

Annabelle spoke to the children about herself, being a writer and delivered a writing workshop in each class based on her new series of books Dream Weavers.

The children thoroughly enjoyed her visit and many after the workshops were able to ask Annabelle some more questions as she signed their books.

www.annabellesami.com

WoW! What an amazing day!

School was filled with Dalmatians along with a Cruella or two and of course the Badun brothers.

Children took part in sharing stories, quizzes, book reviews and lots of book related activities and everyone received a £1 WBD voucher which is redeemable at participating retailers until 31st March – see www.worldbookday.com for more information.

As part of our World Book Celebrations everyone will receive a £1 World Book Day Voucher.

You can swap the voucher for one of these fantastic books (or £1 off the rrp of any other children’s book):

To get your book visit one of the many participating retailers such as supermarkets, Waterstones, WHsmith and The Little Book Shop in Chapel Allerton.

Vouchers expire on 31st March.