Lymm High School Reading Workshop

On 15th January 2009, Katherine Hamlett, organised a reading workshop for Y7 pupils and parents.
Whilst their parents were learning how to support them with their reading, the Y7 pupils were entertained by performer/poet, Paul Cookson. (http://www.paulcooksonpoet.co.uk) They had great fun in this lively and hilarious workshop writing and performing poems. Here are two poems the pupils preformed for parents at the end of the evening. You have to imagine the actions, facial expressions and voices of the pupils.

It’s Not Fair

It’s not
It’s not
It’s not fair
We have to the poem
We can’t watch tv
We have to do homework
It’s not
It’s not
It’s not fair.

It’s not
It’s not
It’s not fair
We have to have early mornings
We have to have top buttons fastened
Sixth formers can use the crossing
It’s not
It’s not
It’s not fair.

When The Teacher Isn’t There

We predict a riot
People start to swear
People throwing paper
When the teacher isn’t there

People stand on tables
Bounce on their chairs
We all mess about
When the teacher isn’t there.

We steal people’s bag
Beth does her hair
We swing on the lights
When the teacher isn’t there.

St Gregory’s Reading Project

On December 11th 2008, St Gregory’s held a gluhwein and mince pies evening for parents of Year 7 gifted and talented pupils. The aim of the evening was to give parents information about this new project to support and extend pupils’ reading.
For further information please contact Rosemary Howard-Rigby or Janet Mason at the school.

Podiobooks

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Mal Peet

Find out more about Mal Peet’s visit to Warrington and his Question and Answer session with pupils.

Author Mal Peet visits Warrington

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COMPETITION

The National Year of Reading theme for December is: “Write the Future. Some write, others read and technology is bringing reading and writing closer together”.
We would like you to write a story about the future in no more than 160 characters including spaces. This is the length of a standard text message. Entries can be written in SMS language or Standard English and can be sent by text to 07781481710 or by email jhudson@warrington.gov.uk. Please make sure you include your name, school and year group with your entry.

What we are looking for:
Originality, creativity and individuality
Adherence to the theme of the future
Unusual imagery or word play
Attention to the sounds of words
Overall impact of the story
An understanding of using language appropriately for purpose and audience

Things you need to know:
Keep your entry within the 160 character limit including spaces
The competition is open to all learners in Y5 and Y6, KS3, KS4 and KS5
You must include your name, school and year group with your entry.
For entries by SMS this will mean your entry will extend over the 160 character limit. The story itself must be no longer than 160 characters including spaces.
Failure to adhere to the rules will result in disqualification
There is no entry fee (apart from the cost of sending the text which will be charged at the rate set by your network provider)
You may enter as many times as you wish.
The judges’ decisions are final.
A prize of SansaExpress 1 GB MP3 players will be awarded to the winner in each of the 4 categories
Prizes will be presented at our National Year of Reading Celebration Event on January 23rd.

Warrington Libraries Youth Council

Warrington Libraries Youth Council held their first meeting at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on 23rd October 2008. This initial meeting of pupil representatives from high schools and library book groups was mainly about planning the council and sharing ideas for future meetings. The Bibliotech group from Birchwood Library gave an excellent presentation about their recent healthy eating and Paddington Bear projects and then there was a discussion about the Library Offer to Young People. As part of the national Fulfilling Their Potential Programme, our Warrington Library Council members have been asked to take part in this consultation. They have been asked to canvas opinions of their peers in time for the next meeting in December. Keep an eye on the blog for more information and updates.

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