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Whilst remote teaching and learning during a lock down situation is never completely ideal, I have been thoroughly enjoying some rather unexpected plus points. Never has there...
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Whilst remote teaching and learning during a lock down situation is never completely ideal, I have been thoroughly enjoying some rather unexpected plus points. Never has there...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
Posted by Teresa Turton
Bushey Meads English Faculty We are committed to providing a high quality and engaging English curriculum that equips students for the future as confident communicators, assured...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
It’s all go in the LRC this January. As you can see from the display below, we’ve bought in a lovely range of new titles for year 7 right up to adult readers. Stuck in a reading...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
Every new year brings a whole heap of resolutions, but why not make to ‘read more’ one of yours? As you will have seen from my other article this week, we’ve been busy in the LRC...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
The importance of reading quality materials on a regular basis is key to success not only in school examinations but the wider world. Being able to understand and use a wide range...
Posted by Sara Ash - Deputy Headteacher
A book makes a fantastic present at Christmas time. The gift of a healthy reading routine is also invaluable. Here at Bushey Meads we continue to foster a love of reading across...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
A Great Way to Start A Day! Last month saw the launch of the Bushey Meads School paired reading scheme. 25 carefully selected year 10 and 12 reading mentors underwent training and...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
It was great to see James in Year 7 turning up for breakfast club in the LRC earlier this week wearing his new Gryffindor scarf. His mum was so proud of him gaining the very first...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Thursday saw the launch of a new Reading Mentors programme at Bushey Meads. I had the pleasure of running a breakfast training meeting for 25 mentors from years 10 and 12. They...
Posted by Danielle Bowe
London’s Royal Albert Hall has just launched its ‘Royal Albert Home’ Online concert series as well.
As I’ve just had my summer The Killers tickets cancelled, I’m consoling myself by watching a huge range of concert material from my favourite artists on a variety of platforms at the moment.
Wolf Hall’ (2009) by Hilary Mantel Recently recommended as a lockdown read by the Independent, Wolf Hall is historical fiction set in the time of Henry VIII. It follows the king’s...
As many people find themselves looking for inspiration about what to do during extended periods at home, what better than read the books you’ve had on your list...