Library Awards

Junior Librarian Award

At our end of term and end of year school assembly our Junior Librarians for the Summer Term received an award for the fantastic work they have done looking after our school library.

Henry, Robert & Emily 

Congratulations

Robert - Indigo

Henry - Indigo

Rose - Indigo

Alexander - Tanzanite

Emily - Tanzanite

Molly - Tanzanite

Sofia - Violet

Alice - Violet

Leoni - Amethyst

Ada - Amethyst

Eadie - Amethyst

Pupil librarians are chosen from our Years 5 and 6 each term. They learn how to use the library as independent learners. At lunch times two junior librarians help to monitor the library with the librarian. They learn how the electronic management system works and have chance to share their love of reading and books with other pupils. 

There are 10 places for Junior Librarians each term. You will work in pairs on a weekly rota.

If you would like to be a Junior Librarian please let the librarian know at the start of the new term in September. 

Pick up an application form. 

Once all the applications are in there will be an interview.

 

Over the holidays why not do a little research into the role of a Junior Librarian and come prepared for the job!

Summer Reading Challenge

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

On Wednesday 10th July at a special assembly we launched the 2019 

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE.

The SUMMER READING CHALLENGE, which has taken place annually since 1999, aims to help children to retain their reading skills and confidence while school is out. Organised by the Reading Agency and run in partnership with the UK public library network, the campaign seems three quarters of a million children take part each year.

Children are challenged to read at least SIX library books over the summer and collect prizes, such as stickers along the way to earn their final challenge certificate and medal.

Each year, the SUMMER READING CHALLENGE has a new creative theme. 2019 will see the Challenge focus on space and aliens, marking it's 20th anniversary.

We invited a librarian from Islington to come into school to talk to the children about joining in with 'Space Chase' Summer Reading Challenge.

The children enjoyed a fun video and presentation.

It is simple to join in:

1. Register at Local Library

2. Read 6 books over the summer and join in with all the fun and games.

To find out more go to the Summer Reading Challenge website

At the assembly all the children who had joined in and completed last year's Summer Reading Challenge and/or Winter Reading Challenge were presented with a certificate.

KS1 Children

KS2 Children

Congratulations!

2018 - 80 children participated

 Join in 

and make St Joseph's

 the best read school in Islington!

Thank You

to Michael, our local Islington Librarian.

RETURN BOOKS

RETURN BOOKS

The Summer holidays are nearly here and 

it's time to return books borrowed from our school library!

Please try to return all library books by Friday 12th July.

THANK YOU!

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Islington Libraries will be hosting another exciting Summer Reading Challenge.
It will being on Saturday 13th JULY

Complete the Challenge by reading 6 books and you could win a special prize.

Go to www.islington.gov.uk/libraries to find your nearest library and pop along to enroll.

Birthday Book Club

Welcome to all children who have now joined our 

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

and donated a book to our school library.

SEBASTIAN – Pearl – Big Blue Train – Julia Jarman

MATILDE – Yellow – Unicorn Academy – Julie Sykes

THOMAS – Orange – Wonder Goal – Michael Foreman

MATYS – Diamond – TinTin in Tibet – Herge

LUKA – Blue – Asterix in Britain – Goscinny & Uderzo

FERGUS – Sapphire – The House with Chicken Legs – Sophie Anderson

LANA GRACE – Yellow – The Phantom Lollipop Man – Pamela Butchart

EMESE – Blue – Vote for Effie – Laura Wood

BENDEGUZ – Diamond – The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules – Jeff Kinney

GILBEY – Amber – Football School Season 3 – Ben Lyttleton

FRANKIE – Indigo – Asterix: The Gaul – Goscinny & Uderzo

POPPY – Emerald – The World’s Worst Children 3 – David Walliams

IMOGEN – Diamond – Rapunzel – Bethan Woollvin

GRACE SOFIA – Yellow – Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy – Daisy Meadows

KATHERINE – Diamond – Dory Fantasmagory – Abby Hanlon

ELLIANA – Yellow – Snow Sisters – Astrid Foss

JAMES – Little Gems – Wonky Donkey – Craig Smith

CROSBY – Orange – Cake – Sue Hendra

HARRISON – Pearl - Choo Choo Clickety-Clack! – Margaret Mayo

JULIETTE – Red – Moomin and the Wishing Star – Tove Jansson

ANTONY – White – Room on the Broom – Julia Donaldson

ELENA – Red – Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown – Cressida Cowell

Thank you Parents/Carers

Why don't you JOIN IN!
It is the perfect way to celebrate your birthday and help your school at the same time.

Teacher Recommends

TEACHER RECOMMENDS

Why not see what book you teacher is recommending? 

Well done!  Emese - Blue Class

World Book Day

World Book Day 2019 at St Joseph's School was covered by 

Buzz, Highgate Society's magazine, published quarterly.

https://highgatesociety.com/publications/buzz/

Thank you!