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Having recently introduced our new CDC ‘Reading Fridays’ it has been really powerful to see first hand the impact of these dedicated sessions. For 20 minutes the whole...
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Having recently introduced our new CDC ‘Reading Fridays’ it has been really powerful to see first hand the impact of these dedicated sessions. For 20 minutes the whole...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
The Murderer’s Ape – By Jakob Wegelius Sally Jones is on the run and trying to clear the name of her dear friend the Chief. She’s a great protagonist: kind-hearted,...
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
On Thursday 28th June 64 year 7 pupils and 2 of our outstanding “Community Service” 6th formers Aaron Robinson and Hashim Minhas along with Ms.Bowe, Ms.Razavi, Ms. Mateides, Ms....
Posted by Gary Back
It was superb to see so many Year 7 students engrossed in their various books in Mr Back’s excellent reading lesson on Thursday of this week. At BMS we give great importance...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Having recently introduced our new CDC ‘Reading Fridays’ it has been really powerful to see first hand the impact of these dedicated sessions. For 20 minutes the whole school falls silent and everyone is reading – students and staff alike.
Reinforcing the importance of literacy and the need to expand our verbal and written vocabulary and indeed our writing skills overall (something that underpins all learning and achievement) these sessions make for a great start to our final day in school nd a really positive end to our week in Character Development times across our learning community.
As parents and carers do remind your children to always carry a reading book in their bag every day at school and really make the most of these 20 minute sessions on Friday mornings at BMS. Do also encourage them to regularly read for pleasure at home and to make it a daily habit.
Last week saw (and heard!) the first DEAR event of this academic year. Firmly established as an important part of practice here at Bushey Meads, DEAR events (Drop Everything And...
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...