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Times Table Rock Stars (Tuesday 12th –

Thursday 14th)
A Message from The Rest of the World Rocks competition is
underway. Encourage your children to spend a
MRS. DYER few minutes practising on the TTRS platform.

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Also Note:

Thursday 14th March – Control Tests for KS2
begin
Monday 25th March – Reports out
Tuesday 26th/Wednesday 27th – Parent Teach-

er conferences. attitudes can impact their children. Children who see their parents enjoying books, whether a
Thursday 28th March – Last Day of the term. novel or a magazine article, are more likely to view reading as an enjoyable and desirable activ-
Dear Parents, ity. Therefore, parents can set a positive example by being avid readers and instilling a love for
Reading for Pleasure books in their children.

Welcome back! World Book Day is a great chance to encour-
We trust you had a lovely mid-term break. age children to read for fun, allowing them to Creating a dedicated reading environment is another essential aspect of encouraging a love of
We have several events over the next few choose their books and develop a reading habit reading. Setting up a cosy reading nook or corner in the house, with comfortable seating and
weeks. that provides many benefits. a well-stocked bookshelf, can help entice children to curl up with a good book. Make sure the

World Book Day (Thursday, 7th March selection of books includes a diverse range of genres, from classic literature to contemporary
2024). In today’s fast-paced digital age, where children fiction, non-fiction to poetry. This variety will cater to different interests and fuel curiosity.
Next Thursday is World Book Day and in are inundated with screens and distractions,
KS1 and 2. We have decided to change from nurturing a love for reading has never been Incorporating reading into daily routines can make it a natural and enjoyable habit. Parents can

our usual dressing up. This year, the Key more crucial. Reading enhances language and allocate a specific time each day for reading, such as before bedtime or during a leisurely af-
Stage 1 and 2 will create their characters. sparks imagination and empathy, providing a ternoon. Through established routines by parents, children will anticipate and look forward to
They will work on these in school, writ- gateway to vast worlds of knowledge and ad- these reading sessions. Parents can also engage in shared reading activities, taking turns read-
ing character descriptions and designing a venture. ing aloud or discussing storylines and characters. These interactions build reading skills and

Book Cover. Students will come into school strengthen the bond between parent and child.
dressed as their character, using items they Parents play a pivotal role in fostering this pas-
already have at home. Early Years children sion for books, guiding their children to discov- Have a wonderful week.
may come dressed as their favourite book er the joys of reading for pleasure. Parents can Take care

character. become regular readers as their behaviour and Dominique.

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