This half term, the children have been discussing the issue of how to encourage people to read for pleasure.  This has provoked some interesting discussions, particularly around the children’s frustration when they are getting into a book in class and then have to move on to something else.  The children were very excited to be asked their opinion by Mrs Ainsworth about getting a new reading den or outside library – hopefully they will all be pleased with her final choice! 

The children also came up with a list of book recommendations for their friends, which covered quite a range of authors and genre, both recent books such as those by David Walliams and real classics like ‘The Wind in the Willows.’

However, this half term, our main focus has been our community fundraising for Abby’s Heroes.  One of our school councillors, Isabelle, shared with her friends why this charity is so important to her and everyone has got on board to help raise as much money as possible.  This started with a cake sale and continues with our half term unicorn trail.

As well as writing to all the Headteachers in Fareham asking them to let their schools know about the event and picking out names for the unicorns to spell out our very important secret message (which even the children don’t know), on 29^th January the whole school council walked to the Crafty Makery in Fareham to paint the unicorns which will be on display.  This was a real showcase of the care our children show to each other, as the older school councillors made sure the younger ones were buddied up on the walk and helped them with aprons before starting their own painting.  Although we have photos of all the unicorns we will be keeping these secret for now, as we would like everyone to come and look for them when the trail opens.  Trail maps can be pre-ordered from school at a cost of £3 or bought from the Crafty Makery during the February half term.