Prospectus/Curriculum
Library
"More than a building that houses books and data, the library has always been a window to a larger world--a place where we've always come to discover big ideas and profound concepts ... Libraries remind us that truth isn't about who yells the loudest, but who has the right information. And so the moment we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold into a library, we've changed their lives forever, and for the better. This is an enormous force for good." - Barack Obama
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Spending £100 on books can increase a pupil's score more than spending £100 on computers.
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=2237561
Talking to pupils about their schoolwork increases their grades.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2004/08/23152908
The best indicator of academic success is the amount of time children read.
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=2115149
Reading helps with creativity, empathy and stimulates brain activity which develops learning.
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0000/1176/Autumn_2003.pdf
Employers and university lecturers say that being in the habit of reading is very important in being able to do the work required of them when they leave school.
Gorman, M (2003) The enduring library: technology, tradition and the quest for balance, ALA: Chicago.
Learning the 12 most common words means knowing ¼ of all reading. The most common 32 words means 1/3 of all reading, and the top 100 accounts for ½!
http://www.duboislc.org/EducationWatch/First100Words.html
Children who are not in the habit of reading will have lower literacy levels – and when they become adults they are more likely to suffer from depression.
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=2203096
Reading Page
Have a look at these websites about reading:
www.storiesfromtheweb.org Read and review young people’s creative writing
www.gnooks.com Type in the name of a writer you love, and see the suggestions of who else to read, and discuss your favourite writers.
www.achuka.com British children’s books site. News, reviews, author profiles and interviews, events calendar and new / upcoming titles.
http://www.cool-reads.co.uk/ Books for 10-15 year old readers by 10-15 year old reviewers.
NEWS PAGE
Summer Reading Challenge - Space Hop!
Take part in the public library summer reading challenge, called Space Hop! Children of all ages are challenged to read up to 6 books over the 6 weeks and can receive rewards like stickers and a medal along the way. You can find out more on the local library pages of www.hertsdirect.org .
We will also be rewarding students who can prove they took part with NBS merits (3 merits per book, plus extra for completion – this could mean 20 merits for the completed 6 book challenge! What a great start to the term!)
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