Thursday 16 December 2021

Winter Mini Challenge


The Winter Reading Challenge


To support literacy over the holiday period, we are encouraging children to join the Reading Agency’s Winter Mini Challenge 2021 run by Islington libraries. The challenge aims to keep children, aged 4-11, reading through the winter.

 

Taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge is simple and free. Children need to read at least three books between Wednesday 1st December 2021 and Sunday 16th January 2022.  There is a certificate for all those who complete the challenge.

 

You can join at your local library or register online.

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news/general/winter-mini-challenge-2021

 

Visit your local public library to borrow books or visit their website to find and read eBooks and audio books.

https://www.islington.gov.uk/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/your-local-libraries.

 

Join in to keep your child reading over the holidays.



Tuesday 7 December 2021

The Winter Reading Challenge

WINTER READING CHALLENGE

Starts 

1st December 2021


Children from aged 4 - 11 

Read 4 books from any Islington Library 
(borrow books from library or borrow ebooks & audio books online)

Receive a certificate 
&
chance to win Prizes

Sign up now online or at your local library


or visit your local library 




Monday 6 December 2021

Author Visit - Yinka Rabiu

Author Visit

YINKA RABIU

Monday 6th December

 Orange Class

Year 1 children had an exciting morning when they met author Yinka Rabiu.

Amber class

Yinka Rabiu, a Nigerian born, London raised children’s book author who has written a trilogy called ‘The Wonderful World of Morgan Mingle and Bear Bandit’. The three stories, “The Trip to the Park”, “At the Pool” and “The Sleepover”, are about the endearing friendship between a boy and his dog. The boy is based on the author’s godson, Morgan, who is in Orange class. Yinka was inspired to write in order to contribute to the diversity movement in the world of children’s books.



Yinka delighted the children when she read from each of the stories. She encouraged them to engage in the stories by asking them questions about their own experiences and their own pets. The children had fun sharing and were delighted when Yinka gave them each a drawing of the lead character, Morgan, to colour in. We will be displaying the finished drawings in the library.



It was really fabulous to meet Yinka. 


Thank you for coming in and donating a copy of your trilogy to our school library.


 

Friday 3 December 2021

Author Visit - YINKA RABIU


Author Visit

YINKA RABIU

Monday 6th December

Dear Parents/Carers of Year 1,

 

Author visit – Yinka Rabiu,


In order to support literacy and creativity we are delighted to welcome into school the author, Yinka Rabiu, on Monday 6th December.

 

Yinka Rabiu, is a Nigerian born, London raised children’s book author and has written a trilogy called ‘The Wonderful World of Morgan Mingle and Bear Bandit’. The three stories, “The Trip to the Park”, “At the Pool” and “The Sleepover”, are about the endearing friendship between a boy and his dog. The boy is based on the author’s godson, Morgan, who is in Orange class. Yinka was inspired to write in order to contribute to the diversity movement in the world of children’s books.

 

Yinka Rabiu will be giving the children an exciting presentation of her books including a reading and a draw-along. More information about the author can be found on the following websitewww.thewonderfulworldmmbb.com.

Signed copies of Yinka Rabiu’s trilogy in a presentation slipcase can be purchased in advance by using ParentPay. Please complete and return the payment slip to the office (email replies accepted) by Monday 6th December.

 


We are, indeed, very privileged to have Yinka Rabiu visit our school and we hope that you will support this event.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Mrs Grainne Rooney

School Librarian


BOOK ORDERING FORM

 

 

Child’s Name………………………………………       Class……………………………………………….

 

Number of copies requested …………………………………

 

I wish to purchase the following book trilogy:

Book trilogy in slipcase

Number of copies

Price

‘The Wonderful World of Morgan Mingle and Bear Bandit’ – ‘Trip to The Park’, ‘At the Pool’ and ‘The Sleepover’

 

£25.00 Special offer (RRP: £31.99)

 

I have paid via ParentPay

   

 

 

Signed ___________________________ Parent/Carer             Date: ______________

 

 

 

Payment on ParentPay must be received by Monday 6th December.

Get Islington Reading - READING ADVENTURE GAME

 


Dear Parents/Carers of Year 6,

Get Islington Reading: The Reading Adventure Game

Our school is working with The National Literacy Trust, The Reading Agency and Islington Borough Council as part of the Get Islington Reading project to help our children be happy, confident readers. Please see attached leaflet.

In October our school was chosen to launch The Reading Agency’s exciting new online reading game for children called ‘The Reading Adventure’. The aim of the game is to get children reading more and trying different types of reading activities.

The Reading Agency has sent us leaflets with details of how to access this game. A copy is attached. We will also be sending them home with your child. To join in with the game you may need to help your child set up an account using the 6-digit school code found on the leaflet.

Islington libraries will be hosting a range of free workshops and you and your child will be notified about these through the online game.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries relating to this project.

Yours faithfully,

 

Mrs Rooney

School Librarian





Thursday 25 November 2021

Steven Lenton

 Steven Lenton

Author & Illustrator

visit

Thursday 25th November

Steven loves our library "best ever!"

What an amazing Thursday morning our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children had with the very wonderful and energetic author and illustrator, Steven Lenton.


Steven came to visit us to share his latest book in the popular ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam’ series written by Tracey Corderoy. The latest story is all about Christmas and is called ‘Santa’s Stolen Sleigh’.

He delighted the children by reading the story to them whilst showing them his illustrations on a PowerPoint presentation accompanied with music to get us all in the Christmas mood.

After this the children were treated to a-draw-along-Lenton!

    Steven shared with the children how to draw his book character, Slippery Sam, and the children                                              drew their own and they were all amazing.

Finally, Steven had a fabulous game based on ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens are Coming! book by Tracey Corderoy. Splitting the children into two teams – Team Shifty and Team Sam - the children had to chant to roll the dice and move their rocket around a board on the interactive PowerPoint. The excitement of which rocket would land on the moon first was incredible as the children chanted louder and rocked our assembly hall. Team Shifty came in first by a whisker!

 


It was lots of fun!

Billy, Amber Class said the morning definitely got “a double thumbs up”!!

Praise indeed!


Before he left Steven gave each child an activity ‘Make your own Christmas decoration’ pack.

What a treat!


To find out more about Steven and his fabulous books go to

https://www.stevenlenton.com/About-Steven


Thank you to all our Parents/Carers who purchased a signed copy of ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa’s Stolen Sleigh’ and helped support this event.

 

Many thanks to Steven Lenton and the Pickled Pepper Books.



Friday 19 November 2021

Author/Illustrator Visit - Steven Lenton

 

Dear Parents/Carers of Reception, Year 1 & Year 2

 

Author/Illustrator visit - Steven Lenton,

 

In order to support literacy and creativity in school we are delighted to inform you that the acclaimed author/illustrator, Steven Lenton, will be visiting our school on Thursday 25th November.

 

Steven Lenton will be giving a lively and interactive presentation of reading and illustration to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes based on his latest book, ‘Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Santa’s Stolen Sleigh’, written by Tracey Corderoy. (Suitable for age 3+ readers)

 



 

Signed copies of the book can be purchased in advance by using ParentPay.  Please complete and return the payment slip to the office (email replies accepted) by Wednesday 24th November.  If you are having problems with ParentPay please call the office.

 

We are, indeed, very privileged to have Steven Lenton visit our school and we hope that you will support this event.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Mrs Grainne Rooney

School Librarian

 

GET ISLINGTON READING

 

 MORE

 

from 

Thank you

to 

National Literacy Trust's 

GET ISLINGTON READING

a three-year project with 

The Reading Agency & Islington Library Service

Find out more at 

https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/islington/

 #GetIslingtonReading

Our school is working with the National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency and Islington Borough Council to make Islington a borough of happy, confident readers.

 



New Books to develop
DIVERSITY in the library.
It is important that children see themselves reflected in what they read to 
inspire them to achieve.

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

The Beano is back!

Bunny vs Monkey – new releases

The Babysitters Club series

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DYSLEXIA-friendly Books

AUTISM 

Pablo  (TV series)

A series about an autistic boy called Pablo – helping all children to see themselves reflected in stories.

FOOTBALL BOOKS 

Who doesn’t like to read about their favourite footballer?

We have new packs of the very popular series

Ultimate Football Heroes by Matt and Tom Oldfield

&

Ultimate Football Legends by Matt and Tom Oldfield


Before

After

They are flying off the shelf!

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WELLNESS

Books on WELLNESS to help children maintain good mental health.


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BOOK FAIR

 CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS


We raised a tremendous

£1,577.69

in FREE BOOKS
at our BOOK FAIR!


Indigo Class celebrating our Book Fair success!

WELL DONE!

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Friday 12 November 2021

Birthday Book Club

 

                                                       BIRTHDABOOK CLUB


Donate a book in honor of your child's birthday and 
help our school library to grow.


Welcome to all children who have now joined our 

BIRTHDABOOK CLUB

and donated a book to our school library.



BEATRIZ – Ruby – One Springy Day – Nick Butterworth

JULIETTE – Yellow – Claude at the Palace – Alex T. Smith

YOSTENA – White – Traction Man – Mini Grey

SOPHIA – White – Shark in the Park – Nick Sharratt

MAXIMILIANO – Amber – Shark in the Park – Nick Sharratt

EMMA – Emerald – First Term at Malory Towers – Enid Blyton

GABRIEL – Pearl – The Very Best Sheepdog – Pinny Grylls

ALFRED – White – That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown – Cressida Cowell

AURORA – Orange – Tad – Benji Davies

ETHAN – Yellow – The Boy Who Flew With Dragons – Andy Shepherd

THOMAS – Pearl – Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little Mermaid – Abie Longstaff

CILLIAN – Red – When Can I Go Back to School – Anna Friend

SIYA – White – Monkey Puzzle – Julia Donaldson

VIHAAN – Red – Maisy’s Surprise Birthday Party – Lucy Cousins

MORGAN – Red – Mr Grumpy’s Outing – John Burningham

TAHLIA – White – Star Light, Star Bright – Susie Linn

ELENA – Green – Isadora Moon Goes to School – Harriet Muncaster

2021 September

EVANGELINE – Ruby – Super Duper You – Sophy Henn

MIQUEL – Blue – Amelia Fang and the Trouble with Toads – Laura Ellen Anderson

EOGHAN – Red – Monkey Puzzle – Julia Donaldson

ROCCO – Orange – Luna Loves Art – Joseph Coelho

FRANEK – Orange – Mr Big – Ed Vere

ANYA – Yellow –Unicorn Academy: Phoebe and Shimmer – Julie Sykes

MAYA – Amethyst – Mega Monster – David Walliams

FRANCESCA – Green – Milly Molly Mandy – Joyce Lankester Brisley

EDOARDO – Ruby – This is Our House – Michael Rosen

ANNA ROSE – Pearl – This Is Our House – Michael Rosen

JAMES – Red – Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story – Sean Taylor

DANIELE – Red – Super Duper You! – Sophy Henn

MASON – Red – Mad About Dinosaurs – Giles Andreae

MARIA – Pearl – Peace at Last – Jill Murphy

CHIARA – Orange – Seasons Come Seasons Go Tree – Britta Teckentrup

ESTHER – Ruby – Dogs in Space – Iris Deppe

AMELIA – Red – Macavity: The Mystery Cat – T.S.Eliot

JACK – Yellow – Wigglesbottom Primary: The Toilet Ghost – Pamela Butchart

FLORENCE – White – Spot Goes to the Farm – Eric Hill

HABIEL – Ruby – What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside – Julia Donaldson

ABIGAIL – White – The Snail and the Whale – Julia Donaldson

ASHER – Orange – Perfectly Norman – Tom Percival

ISAAC – Pearl – The Dot – Peter H. Reynolds

MAGGIE – Pearl – Maisy’s Bedtime – Lucy Cousins

ZION – Ruby – Suzy Orbit Astronaut – Ruth Quayle

HIBEN – Ruby – I say Ooh You Say Aah – John Kane

NAIMA – Ruby – Things I Like – Anthony Browne

EOGHAN – Red – Mad About Mega Beasts – Giles Andreae

ALEJANDRO – Sapphire – Mr Penguin: The Catastrophic Cruise – Alex T. Smith

ALBA – Emerald – Wigglesbottom Primary: The Shark in the Pool – P. Butchart

NATALIA - Sapphire - Oliver Moon series by Sue Mongredien


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