Empathy Day

 

EMPATHY DAY 

Thursday 8th June

As part of the

#GET ISLINGTON READING project

the National Literacy Trust 

has organised a 

Virtual Author Event 

with 

Cath Howe

Cath Howe joined us on Empathy Day to discuss her books, her inspirations as an author, and to share insights into her latest title, My Life on Fire published by Nosy Crow. As a teacher and EmpathyLab-trained author, Cath brought the themes of the day to life for our children in Years 4, 5 & 6.

Thank you to #GET ISLINGTON READING for a very enriching classroom experience.

Mental Health Awareness

Virtual event

with

Ant & Dec 

10am on Tuesday 10 May 2022

Across the school classes dropped what they were doing and

joined Ant & Dec celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week.

The children had fun listening to Ant & Dec sharing their new book

'Propa Happy' and encouraging children to #Take10ToRead daily.

Indigo Class

Start a daily reading habit at home and encourage our children to read for pleasure and wellbeing.

Tanzanite Class in the Library doing the #Take10ToRead challenge

For support on reading at home go to @Literacy_Trust 

Words for life

https://wordsforlife.org.uk/

Reading is great for your wellbeing!

#GetIslingtonReading

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Virtual event

with

Ant & Dec 

10am on Tuesday 10 May 2022

We will be joining in with the #Take10ToRead event with superstar TV presenters and authors Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly!

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, Ant & Dec will chat about the importance of reading for wellbeing, introduce pupils to their debut book Pr😄pa Happy  and lead the nation in our #Take10ToRead moment.

READING for just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference to your wellbeing 

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Children's Mental Health Week

 

Children's Mental Health Week

7-13th February 

This year's theme is Growing Together.

Growing Together is about growing emotionally and finding ways to help each other grow.

As part of the GET ISLINGTON READING initiative 

children in KS2 have been enjoying some virtual author workshops. 

Monday 7th February

MAZ EVANS

Author of

'Who Let The Gods Out' 

&

'V.I.Spy'

Workshop focused on reading and writing for wellbeing.

Tuesday 8th February

CATH HOWE

Author of 

'Ella on the Outside'

This is a hugely relatable tale that helps anyone who has ever felt the pressure to fit in. 'Ella on the Outside' is featured on The Reading Agency's Reading Well book list for children.

The Reading Agency's Reading Well initiative aims to support understanding of health and wellbeing using helpful reading. 

Please have a look at the Reading Agency recommendations.

Reading Well Book Suggestions

We have received 3 free sets of these books for our library which are now available to be borrowed.

These virtual author events were really enjoyed by both children and teachers. Very enriching learning experiences within the classroom.

Thank you to the GET ISLINGTON READING project.