This is a BBC competition that we think our wonderful writers could enter! We have amazing writers this year and it could be an amazing opportunity to share their skills. You need to write a story in 500 words and submit it directly through their website. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words
‘Every child an author’ Here at Gosford Park, writing is an integral part of our curriculum. Children from Nursery to Year 6 are provided with many opportunities to practise and apply their writing skills across the curriculum. We believe that all of our pupils have the right to be able to express themselves, their knowledge,
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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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Year 5 have been immersed in ‘Who let the God’s Out?’ by Maz Evans to link with their learning about the Ancient Greeks. They have been using adventurous vocabulary and a range of sentence structures to explore setting. Prepare to be wowed! #writing #reading #year5 #history
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