The Big Picture Party : A National Campaign to Promote Picture Books
The whole of October is to be focused nationally on the promotion and use of picture books, a campaign initiated by Booktrust and the Campaign for Learning and backed by many well known illustrators, with Children's Laureate Michael Rosen championing the campaign.
To celebrate the Big Picture, Learning Resources for Education are encouraging all fully subscribing schools to borrow an extra 10 picture books (while stocks last) which schools can then use in new and innovative ways with all age groups across the curriculum. To borrow the books give LRE a ring to book an appointment on 01604 773930 and during your time in the LRE showroom, why not take the opportunity to look at all the picture books linked to curriculum themes?
LRE Big Picture Competition
Schools are invited to share how they have used picture books by entering a competition and have the opportunity of winning an original Chris Riddell illustration. The runner up will receive a selection of brand new picture books. Ideas of good practice will then be included on LRE's website, Reading Really Matters. For an entry form e-mail lre@northamptonshire.gov.uk
LRE's Secondary and Middle School Librarian's Network
The next Secondary and Middle School Librarian's Network Meeting will take place at LRE's Booth Meadow House on October 16th and will focus on Copyright in the School Library. For further details and to confirm attendance e-mail lre@northamptonshire.gov.uk
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LRE's offers a variety of learning opportunities for schools this autumn including teaching skills for school librarians, Primary Boys into Books free seminars, a book buying visit to Peters Bookselling Services and an Alan Gibbons author evening...
To find out more visit the LRE CPD page
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The Northamptonshire School Library Awards 2008/9 Winners Announced!
This award provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate good practice in school libraries, and how they contribute towards raising attainment and supporting learning across the curriculum. All LRE primary, middle and secondary subscribing schools were invited to submit their nomination to LRE. A portfolio of supporting evidence about the school library was requested e.g with contributions from school staff, pupils, parents and governors.
Find out which school libraries won in the Primary and Secondary/Middle categories by visiting the School Library Award Page at:
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Reading+Really+Matters/News/NSLA.htm |
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New Enjoying Reading Website
A new online resource has been developed as part of the Their Reading Futures initiative offering a co-ordinated approach to supporting young readers through a partnership between schools, school libraries, school library services and public libraries. Funded by the DCSF this website provides information and resources, case studies, ideas and links for primary and secondary schools.
To find out more visit: www.theirreadingfutures.org.uk/bestPractice/enjoyingReading/ |
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New LRE Publication: Next Steps into Library Skills for Years 5 and 6
This new packs aims to support and facilitate the development of pupils' independent learning and information handling skills. Next Steps is for use by KS2 pupils and is produced for Years 5 and 6, with individual workbooks for pupils and notes to support teachers & teaching assistants.
To find out more visit the LRE Principally Page at : www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Reading+Really+Matters/Your+School+Library/PPRIM.htm |
Last Updated: 9th October 2008
