Our
BOOK FAIR
has arrived.
When: Thursday 24th February – Thursday 3rd March
Times: 8:40 – 9:00am and 3:00 – 3:45pm
Where: New Conference Room
See you there!
EMER STAMP
Wednesday 23rd February
Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6
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| Emer checking children for Pests with her 'Pest alert' |
Our BOOK FAIR is arriving soon!
When: Thursday 24th February – Thursday 3rd March
Times: 8:40 – 9:00am and 3:00 – 3:45pm
Where: New Conference Room
The Winter Reading Challenge
St Joseph’s
World Book Day
And
Book Fair
Thursday 3rd March 2022
St Joseph’s World Book Day 2022 will take place on Thursday 3rd March. The children are encouraged to DRESS UP as their favourite historical figure. This will tie-in with our local history week in school. We are really looking forward to seeing the children in their home-made outfits of diverse and inspirational figures such as Florence Nightingale, Albert Einstein, William Shakespeare and Rosa Parks to name but a few.
To celebrate World Book Day, we will be hosting a Book Fair, with hundreds of new children’s books to browse and buy. With prices starting from only £2.99, there’s sure to be a book for everyone.
When: Thursday 24th February – Thursday 3rd March
Times: 8:40 – 9:00am and 3:00 – 3:45pm
Where: New Conference Room
Please follow this link to your Book Fair Invitation
Whether you are attending the Book Fair in person or ordering from home, all card payments for books should be made securely online by following this link https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/pay/1168934/checkout or using QR code.
Pre-paid gift vouchers are available. Go to https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/gift-vouchers to buy vouchers for your child to use at the fair.
Also, your child will be visiting the Book Fair during the school day with their class and they will be able to bring in cash to purchase books. Please provide the money in an envelope clearly marked with their name and class and give it to your child or teacher.
Thursday 24th February Reception, Year 2, Year 1
Friday 25th February Year 3, Year 4
Monday 28th February Nursery, Year 5
Tuesday 1st March Year 6
Your child may come home with a Wish List. These are designed to allow your child to make a note of the books they would like to purchase. Please return the Wish List to school along with proof of online payment or cash so that the books can be given to the child.
If you are attending the Book Fair please wear a face covering unless exempt, use the free-standing hand sanitisers and socially distance.
Every child will also receive a World Book Day £1 Book Token on Wednesday 23rd February which can be used at the Book Fair if they so wish. Please check your child’s school bag.
To find out more about World Book Day log-on to www.worldbookday.com. To keep up-to-date with our Book Fair news log-on to our library blog at www.ilovereadingatstjosephs.blogspot.com.
Don’t forget that every book you buy can help towards FREE BOOKS for our school library. The last Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success for St Joseph’s making over £1500 in FREE BOOKS.
Thank you for your continued support and happy WORLD BOOK DAY!
This year's theme is Growing Together.
Growing Together is about growing emotionally and finding ways to help each other grow.
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.
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.
EMER STAMP
Wednesday 23rd February
Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6
In order to support literacy and creativity in school we are delighted to inform you that the acclaimed author, Emer Stamp, will be visiting our school on Wednesday 23rd February.
Emer Stamp is the bestselling author of the ‘Diary of Pig’ series and
winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Award (Lollies) 2018. Emer will be giving a fun
and engaging talk on her latest series ‘Pests’ which will include a reading, a quiz
and a Q&A to Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 classes.
For more information on Emer Stamp and her books please go to the
following website https://www.emerstamp.com/ .
Signed copies of the books can be purchased in advance by using ParentPay. Please complete and return the payment slip to the office (email replies accepted) by Tuesday 22nd February. If you are having problems with ParentPay please call the office.
We are, indeed, very privileged to have Emer Stamp visit our school and we hope that you will support this
event.
BOOK ORDERING
FORM
Child’s Name……………………………………… Class……………………………………………….
Number of copies requested …………………………………
I wish to purchase the following book(s):
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Book |
Number
of copies |
Price |
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|
Pests |
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£6.99 |
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Return of the Pests |
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£6.99 |
||
I have paid via ParentPay
Signed ___________________________ Parent/Carer Date:
______________
Payment on ParentPay must be received by Tuesday 22nd
February.
