We were so pleased to hear the news that the wonderful poet, playwright and author, Joseph Coelho has been named the new Children’s Laureate. We have had the pleasure of working with Joseph and seeing him in action during school…
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Every year, we ask our team to pick their favourite books and to talk about who they will be gifting them to, as part of our Christmas Bibliotherapy. This year's offerings showcase the quality of books we have had available…
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There are many parallels between Christmas and a planning sequence: there’s a theme; there’s an engaging starting point just as there might be with the arrival of an elf or the appearance of the family box of Christmas decorations and…
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As the country moves into its third lockdown, we have been again reading the beautiful, moving poem The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts and beautifully illustrated by Nomoco. If you haven’t heard it already (or even if you have) and you’re in…
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My first introduction to poetry was when I was seven. I was on a family holiday and, in an attempt to entertain, my uncle recited to me The Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. It was a remarkably successful attempt for I…
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KS: Upper KS2
Year Group: Year 6
