Book of the Month January: 'You Can Do It - How to find your voice and make a difference' Marcus Rashford
‘When you help one person you give them the power to help someone else. That’s the power of kindness.’
Book of the Month - November 2024: 'Line of Fire' Diary of an unknown soldier
This month's BOTM is 'Line of Fire' Diary of an unknown soldier' - introduced by Michael Morpurgo. Found in a rubbish heap one winter’s morning, French artist Barroux rescued the diary of a soldier in the First World War and turned it into a compelling graphic novel.
Happy Diwali
Book of the Month October: Happy Poems chosen by Roger McGough
Celebrate National Poetry Day with a joyful, smiley, uplifting, cheerful, inspiring collection of poems to brighten your days.
Book(s) of the Month June 2024: 'The Lost Boy in the Maze'/'Crossing the Line'
'The Lost Boy in the Maze' by Joseph Coelho This story is about two boys, separated by centuries, parted by myth, divided by reality. 'Crossing the Line' by Tia Fisher Eric’s world is changing. Fast. Life at home hasn’t been the same ever since Dad died. Getting good grades and following school rules stop feeling important when you’re the new man of the house.
Book of the Month June 2024: 'Steady for This' Nathanael Lessore
Shaun (aka MC Growls) is ready to win Raptology. But when a livestream goes epically wrong, Growls’s dirty laundry is exposed - literally. He’s finally achieved his dream of going viral - just not in a good way. There’s only one way through. It’s time to step up to the mic...
Book of the Month May 2024: Hiba Noor - 'Safiyyah's War'
War comes to the streets of Paris and Safiyyah’s life changes for ever. https://yotocarnegies.co.uk/books/safiyyahs-war/
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak We wish all our families celebrating Eid a joyful and peaceful day. The school is open as usual tomorrow, Thursday 11th April .
Eid Closure
Eid Closure The school will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 10th April for the Eid celebration. This closure aims to minimize the time students miss from lessons while the school is open. Students are expected to take only one day off school to celebrate Eid. As mentioned in previous emails, maintaining good levels of school attendance is vital. Eid Mubarak
Book of the Month: April 2024 - Anthea Simmons 'Lightning Mary'
ORDINARY IS WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE... I AM NOT ORDINARY AT ALL. I AM A SCIENTIST.
Book of the Month: March 2024 - Lemn Sissay's 'let the light pour in'
‘A burning procession In the sky above Anger is an expression In search of love’ For the past decade Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each day. These poems chronicle his own battle with the dark and are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy.