This year our theme for Book week was ’Bedtime stories’. Children bought in their favourite bedtime stories to share with their class. To end the week, we invited all the children and staff to be super snug, by coming into school in their
pyjamas!
We arranged our very own book sale to encourage children to buy books of their choice. There was a variety of fiction and non fiction books to choose from. It was great to see the enthusiasm shown by the children, many went home with a book or a handful of books that they were excited to read!
Over the week, we played the ‘Stop, drop and read’ game in class. The rule of the game was whenever the teacher called out ‘Stop, drop and read’, the children had to stop whatever they were doing and grab a book to read. This happened in the middle of lessons, at break time and even while lining up!
The Year 3 and 4 children went down to the Year 1 and 2 class and the Year 5 and 6 children went down to the children in EYFS and spent time reading to them. The Year 1 and 2 children also got the opportunity to read to the older children. It was encouraging to see how well the Year 3 and 4 children listened and supported the younger children which really boosted their confidence in reading. The children in Nursey and Reception chose a book that they wanted the older children to read to them. It was inspiring to see how well the Year 5 and 6 children shared the books with the younger children. They demonstrated patience and kindness and it was a pleasure to witness.
The children were encouraged to bring a used book from home that they have read and enjoyed to exchange with other members of their class. This way children got to take home a new book to read and enjoy, but without paying for it!
On March 21st we observed World Down Syndrome day at Buttercup. The theme this year was ‘We call for people and organisations around the world to be With Us Not For Us’. The children discussed why people with disabilities have the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working With others to improve their lives.
We are really excited to share that the school will be taking part in the ‘Read for good’ readathon as part of our Book week which will take place from 20th March 2023.
Taking part in Readathon is a brilliant way to get reading and raising money to help provide much needed books for our nearest major children’s hospital.
All the children have to do is:
Choose what they want to read- anything they like, fact, fiction, audio books, blogs, comics, or magazines.
Children can ask family and friends (never strangers) to sponsor them per book, per page, per 10 minutes, it is up to them!
They then hand in the cash in an envelope with child’s details on it at the school along with their completed Readathon card by Friday 24th March 2023.
The money raised will be sent to Read for good who will help provide much-needed books for our nearest major children’s hospital In sha Allah.
What are we waiting for? Let’s get reading!
The school organised a charity bake sale to raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The event took place on Friday 10th March 2023. Children, parents and staff made and contributed cakes, biscuits, sweet cones, popcorn cones amongst other goodies to sell on the day.
The event was such a success and we managed to raise over £800 Ma Sha Allah! May Allah reward everyone for their efforts. Ameen.
