Here is a sample of our incredible English work this week, where the children are looking at how Stanley, the main character from our book Holes, can describe Camp Green Lake to his worried mother!
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Serial Mash is a growing online library of books which is included with Purplemash. The books are aimed at children aged 5-11. All pupils at Gosford Park have access to over 100 online books. The love of reading is one of the most important life ‘skills/lessons’ we can foster in our students. A book has
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World Book Day 2024 has not just been an ordinary day; it was a celebration of literature that transcended age boundaries, uniting book enthusiasts of all ages. The infectious excitement and love for reading permeated every corner of our school as students from all year groups embraced the joy of being reading buddies and adorned
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Yesterday, there was a fantastic buzz all around school as the children were challenged to ‘dress up’ their reading corners in their classrooms. Each class was presented with a special package of books to add to their shelves during assembly and throughout the day, the children and adults worked hard to showcase that at Gosford park,
Oxford Owl offers a fantastic free eBook library for children aged 3–11 years old. Here’s what you need to know: Remember, the eBooks are not optimized for mobile phones, so it’s best to use a computer, laptop, or tablet for the best reading experience. Happy reading! 📖✨ If you’d like to explore the library directly, you can visit
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Year 6 have been getting their teeth into spine-chilling suspense stories. We watch ‘Alma’ and became mesmerised by how the main character was turned into a doll! We wrote our own versions, ranging from retellings to character innovation. As an extra challenge, some children narrated the story from the point of view of the dreaded soul-stealing shop.
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Join author Catherine Barr for a fun interactive workshop focussing on 50 reasons to love endangered animals. Saturday 11 February 2023STOKE LIBRARY 10.30am-11.30amKingsway CV2 4EATel: 024 7678 6990 CENTRAL LIBRARY 2.30pm – 3.30pmSmithford Way CV1 1FYTel: 024 7683 231 Learn how to draw a platypus and take part in some activities. Catherine will be selling
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Year 6 have been completing some cross-curricula writing based on their Crime and Punishment topic. They learnt that every fingerprint is individual and then reflected on what else makes them unique. #writing #year 6 #PSHE #history
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